The Benevolent Comic: Mike Goodwin on Making Everyone Laugh (and Think)

Dadville with Dave Barnes and Jon McLaughlin

That Sounds Fun Network

Kids & Family, Parenting

5 • 1.4K Ratings

🗓️ 26 August 2025

⏱️ 88 minutes

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This week we have comedian (and bow-tie enthusiast) Mike Goodwin joining Dadville to share his blend of *wit, warmth, and wisdom. Mike is celebrated for his clean, clever comedy that makes audiences think AND laugh. Goodwin discusses his deeply personal look at the gut-wrenching experience of dropping his daughter off at Vanderbilt University and the emotional shift in fatherhood, including his daily "Good morning, buddy" texts. Mike also reveals the backstory of his viral "two things" bit, the meticulous craft of comedy, and how he hones new material. Catch up with Mike: https://www.mikegoodwin.com/ Join us: http://dadville.substack.com Thanks to our sponsors! Nutrafol - Get $10 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to http://nutrafol.com and enter the promo code DADVILLE. Quince - Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠http://quince.com/dadville for⁠⁠⁠⁠ 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order! The Road to Kaeluma - Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠http://jesusfilm.org/kaeluma-dadville⁠⁠⁠⁠ to listen, learn more, or access discussion guides and other bonus content! Boll & Branch - Get 15% off plus free shipping on your first set of sheets at http://bollandbranch.com/dadville Exclusions apply. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	Dadville
0:02.0	Yeah
0:05.0	Hi, I'm Dave Barnes
0:07.3	And I'm John McLaughlin
0:08.4	And welcome to Dadville
0:09.6	Dadville's a podcast where we talk about life, love,
0:13.7	And the pursuit of awesome dadding
0:15.7	It's funny thoughts and deep talks
0:18.0	So please enjoy your time here in Dadville
0:20.2	And enjoy this episode with
0:22.2	Mike Goodwin.
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1:28.1	Quince is half the cost of similar brands.
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