Good Children: The Podcast
Childhood best friends unpack their shared history of anxiety and performance through the lens of pop culture, nostalgia, and personal stories.
This is a comedy podcast that feels like listening in on a private conversation between two extremely online best friends. Joe and Andrew use pop culture touchstones—from 2010s indie music to the career of Sabrina Carpenter—as a jumping-off point to explore their own anxieties, memories, and shared experiences. The show is a blend of cultural commentary and a public journal of their friendship.
“The undeniable chemistry of a real, lifelong friendship sets this podcast apart. Unlike many commentary shows, their discussions are deeply rooted in a shared personal history, which adds a layer of intimacy and relatability to their comedic riffs. Their frequent, often harmonious, singing is another unique characteristic.”
Who hosts this show
Joe Hegyes and Andrew Muscarella are childhood best friends who spent their youth as quintessential 'good children'. Each week on the podcast, they unpack their shared history of anxiety, performance, and the side effects of being a little too well-behaved. Having met at age four, their lifelong friendship is the foundation for comedic and heartfelt conversations about growing up.
Credentials & credits
- Sketch Comic & Creative Director (Joe Hegyes)
- Screenwriter (Joe Hegyes)
- Screenwriter (Andrew Muscarella)
- Actor (Joe Hegyes & Andrew Muscarella)
- Fitness Personality (Andrew Muscarella)
- Online Creator (Joe Hegyes)
Other ventures
- Studio71 (Production Company)
- Confetti Cannon (Production Company)
What kind of podcast
- Country
- United States
- Region
- usa
When new episodes drop
- 01ok gtg ttyl ❤️ | Good Children: S6E48Jun 10, 2026 · 1h 02m
- 02Male Musicians For A Change | Good Children: S6E47Jun 3, 2026 · 58 min
- 03
- 04What The Future Holds | Good Children: S6E45May 20, 2026 · 1h 07m
- 05Holiday In The Sun | Good Children: S6E44May 13, 2026 · 1h 09m
- 06What To Expect From Your Saturn Return | Good Children: S6E43May 6, 2026 · 56 min
- 07
- 08
Notable episodes
- 01ok gtg ttyl ❤️
In their farewell (for now) episode, the hosts give a walking tour of their Bushwick apartment and neighborhood, announcing the show is taking a break.
- 02The Good Children Upstairs Neighbors Lip Sync LaLaPaRuza Smackdown
A representative example of their rare guest episodes, this chaotic and comedic conversation with the hosts of 'Upstairs Neighbors' showcases their informal interview style.
- 03Male Musicians For A Change
This episode is a prime example of the show's standard format, blending analysis of 2010s music and Sabrina Carpenter's career with personal stories from their high school days.
What you'll be asked on this show
The show is not a typical interview podcast; guest appearances are infrequent and highly conversational. When guests do appear, the hosts forgo a structured Q&A, opting for a free-flowing group chat. They build rapport by riffing on shared experiences like high school theater, debating the merits of ice cream brands, or swapping food poisoning stories. The energy is chaotic, with multiple people often speaking at once, creating a 'friends hanging out' dynamic rather than a formal interview.
The format is a loose, conversational two-hander, with episodes often flowing from one long tangent to another. While they sometimes have guests, the core of the show is the dynamic between the two hosts. They frequently break into song together, and the overall tone is chaotic, funny, and candid.
Questions the host keeps coming back to
4 cataloguedIf you're going on this show as a guest, expect some version of each of these. Each note explains when the host reaches for it.
origin
2- Q.01
“How long have you two been best friends?”
Asked to guest duos to establish their relationship history, mirroring the hosts' own lifelong friendship.
- Q.02
“Were you on stage crew?”
A follow-up question to learn the specifics of a guest's involvement in a shared interest like high school theater.
personal
2- Q.01
“Was that your first time at [a specific place, e.g., Jeni's]?”
Used to ground a pop culture debate in the guests' direct, personal experience.
- Q.02
“Are you guys cruisers?”
Posed after a long, conversational tangent to bring the focus back to the guests' personal preferences.
Signature segments
- · Singing pop songs and jingles in harmony
- · The 'Good Children' theme song and outro
- · Comedic debates ranking pop culture items (e.g., ice cream brands)
- · Reminiscing about their shared childhood and high school experiences
Topics covered repeatedly
Who gets booked here
Guests are typically fellow podcasters and online creators who share a similar comedic sensibility. The interviews feel more like a casual, chaotic group hangout than a structured Q&A, focusing on finding common ground in pop culture and personal history.
- Dom from 'Upstairs Neighbors'on The Good Children Upstairs Neighbors Lip Sync LaLaPaRuza Smackdown
- Maya from 'Upstairs Neighbors'on The Good Children Upstairs Neighbors Lip Sync LaLaPaRuza Smackdown
Where to find this show
Audience & reach
The podcast features sponsors for lifestyle products like Blissy, suggesting an audience of millennials and Gen Z with disposable income interested in self-care and wellness. Ad reads are included in episode descriptions and likely voiced by the hosts.
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People also ask
- What are the hosts' names?
- The hosts are childhood best friends Joe Hegyes and Andrew Muscarella.
- Is the Good Children podcast still running?
- As of June 2026, the hosts announced they are taking a break from the podcast.
- What is the show's format?
- It is a weekly comedy podcast where the two hosts discuss pop culture, personal stories, and their shared history. It is primarily a two-host conversational show, with occasional, informal guest appearances.
- What is 'Good Child Syndrome'?
- The podcast's premise was inspired by the hosts discovering the concept of 'Good Child Syndrome,' which helped them understand their shared experiences of growing up as people-pleasers.
- Where can I listen to the podcast?
- The podcast is available on YouTube and audio platforms like Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
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- [02]Good Children (podcast) - Listen Noteslistennotes.com
- [03]Non Threatening Boys*: The Good Children Are Healing, Together - Polyester Zinepolyesterzine.com
- [04]OG: Approved - Joe Hegyes - Open Gardensopengardens.com
- [05]Andrew Muscarella at Improvimprov.com
- [06]Joe Hegyes at Improvimprov.com
- [07]Joe Hegyes - Linktreelinktr.ee
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