Noodles at Noon
By Noodles at Noon
Noodles at NoonFeb 26, 2024
Episode 102: "Ben Didn't Understand the Rules"
After over a year since his last appearance, the prodigal Michael returns to fill us in on a year's worth of weekly updates. Hear about his new shaving hobby, his favorite metal bands, and... a twerking horse?!
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Episode 101: "The Holiday Special 2023"
Noah, Jessy, and Ben are back to hit all the import holiday topics - how do you handle judgment, how do you share a birthday with Taylor Swift, and how thrifting is just harder for us guys, amirite? Oh, also, it's Christmas next week so we talk about that.
Game this week: "The WORST Holiday Specials"
Episode 100: "We Can't Believe We Made it to 100"
Noah and Ben gather together for the first time in over 3 months to share not just their weekly updates, but every single thing they did this summer. Well, at least the highlights and the lowlights (and yes, those nachos really were the lowlights).
The Noodles At Noon Game Database: https://noodlespodcast.com/games
Game this week: Noodles 100 Potluck Celebration
Episode 99: "The Mean Things You Say In Panera"
It's poetry time as Noah bares his (kinda snarky) soul, Ben talks monster trucks again, and the boys collectively find out how little they know about WWE. Plus, do dogs have consciences?
Game this week: "This is not a WWE PPV"
Canon in D for Two Renaissance Harps by Kevin MacLeod • Johann Pachelbel | http://incompetech.com
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Episode 98: "I Don't Know, I'm Just Saying Things (ft. Everyone, AGAIN!)"
Welcome to the season 2 finale of Noodles At Noon! Get ready for an extra-long episode this week, as we get the whole gang together for an in-person episode. Hear from Ben, Noah, Jessy, Daniel, Melissa, Bryan Stanley from the Journeys of Scientists Podcast, and Kaitlin as they share their thoughts on the worst attended baseball games, Bryan's frustrating experiences with leaving a Speakpipe message, and the best ways to make your spam a little cuter.
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Games this week: "Lost in Translation: Brands Edition" and "Food Flop Funambulism"
Episode 97: "Passive Egg Dishes"
Noah and Ben inch ever closer to episode 100! This week, learn about new topics like the competitive world of Connect 4, the importance of taking a day for yourself, and revisit some classic conversation topics like Noah's Crossword Corner and Ben's Monster Truck Time.
Game this week: Before and After (ft. Joe from Chattanooga, Tennesse and Michael 2083)
Episode 96: "Dissociating Whale Imagery"
Is this a tech podcast now? Ben and Noah relive the glory days of the iPod and the Nintendo Wii. Plus, the follow-up to our hotly contested political debate from last week.
Games this week: "Idiomsyncracy"
Episode 95: "The Answer is Always Gators"
Everyone's favorite guest, Daniel, is back on the show once more! This extra-long episode covers a lot of ground, from the early days of Noah and Jessy's love life to the fact that Ben is... a father now?! Plus, Daniel takes Ben and Noah on a journey to discover how many pizzas Domino's produces on a weekly basis.
Games this week: "Confident?" and "This Week in Florida Man: ChatGPT Edition"
Episode 94: "The Denny's Christmas Fiasco of 1988"
Let's hear it for girl power! Jessy joins the podcast once again to keep Ben and Noah in line. Get ready to learn more than you ever cared to know about Groundhog Day, the history of your favorite breakfast restaurants, and more!
Game this week: "Poorly Explained Movies: ChatGPT Edition"
Noah's YouTube suggestion - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AuAZ4BssYPo
Ben's YouTube suggestion - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8skEQx5w8Cs
Space Jazz Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Episode 93: "We're Still Alive"
An exhausted Ben and Noah pull it together for 15 minutes to explain where they've been and where they're headed in this disjointed episode of the podcast. Stay tuned - there's more coming soon!
Episode 92: "The Holiday Special 2022 (Ft. Jessy & Michael)"
This episode has everything - Jessy. Michael. A game. Bryan Stanley using up his minute and a half of free airtime. Karaoke. A special Cameo appearance?! Seriously, you should listen to the 3rd ever Noodles at Noon holiday special. It's a pretty good one. Ben even says a naughty word at one point.
Episode 91: "Uncovering Obama's Secret Club Penguin Account"
Ben and Noah take a break from the Thanksgiving festivities to share the all-important updates for the week, such as how to replace a light fixture, why you should still play with toys as an adult, and why adult birthday parties straight up suck.
Game this week: "Rehashed Thanksgiving Family Feud"
Episode 90: "Little Caesar's Refuses to Change"
Daniel joins the boys once more to talk about the new changes to Twitter, what a dog can and cannot eat, and the best time of day to eat Thanksgiving dinner.
Games this week: "Would You Rather?" and "Parody or Public Figure"
Episode 89: "Cilantro Predestination"
It's the scariest month of the year, and we're here to bring you all the latest news on scary aliens, more opinions on pumpkin spice, and the very best of the second bests. That's right, Noah and Ben are back, baby!
Episode 88: "The Noodle Boys"
Ben and Noah wind down after their busy Denver excursions to talk about concerts, rock salt lamps, and their favorite sets of brothers. And apparently play a game that we already played on the podcast like a year and a half ago (thanks, Michael.)
Game this week: "Is This A Simulation?"
Episode 87: "An Interview with The Riverside and Andreas DeValera"
We typically like to record in our home studios with our fancy microphones... But when the chance came along to do an impromptu interview with one of our favorite bands, we grabbed our iPhones and sat down for a conversation! In this episode, we were able to talk with the band, The Riverside, along with musical artist Andreas DeValera right after they wrapped up a concert. Hear their stories, share a few laughs, and find out which musician knows their weirdly translated music the best!
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Episode 86: "Fast & Furious: Tokyo Llama"
Ben and Noah live up to their promise of posting a podcast this week. And we even have a guest - Bryan Stanley from the Journeys of Scientists podcast! We may be a little salty that he's recently passed us in number of episodes produced, but that doesn't mean we won't use him to pad *our* episode numbers!
Game this week: "Weird Holidays"
Episode 85 - Golfing with the Boyz
In this very special episode, you get to go golfing with Ben, Noah, and Michael. Feel like you're really there with us as we relay every detail of our 9-hole golf game. Sorry about the wind noise. And the lack of podcasts. And Ben's fan noise in the intro. We're just really sorry.
Episode 84: "We Got Infected..."
After 2 1/2 years, Ben and Noah finally succumb to the great infection. Jessy joins us this week to help document our horror stories.
Game this week: "This Week in Florida Man"
Episode 83: "Noon on a Thursday"
Wait... Why is this here? It's not Monday. This must be some kind of mistake! Well, we're here today to communicate an important truth - Noon is not just a construct reserved for the first day of the business week. Noon transcends the week. Noon is everyday. No matter the day of the week, know this - Noon has happened or will happen today. Noon happened yesterday. Noon will happen again tomorrow.
Let us all celebrate the joy of Noon.
Game this week: "This is Not a Cryptocurrency"
Episode 82: "Hot Ben Summer is Here"
Summer is here, and Ben and Noah stop partying for an hour to bring you all the hottest summer tips. Like: why you should be drinking Sonic slushies, what to wear to a medieval festival, and what to do if aliens ever come to Earth. All this and more only on Noodles At Noon.
Episode 81: A Cacophony of Commotion
We're back! Ben and Noah talk about all the past month's occurrences - our visit with Bryan, Noah's tense relationship with glass, and Ben's recent golfing and kiting hobbies.
Game this week: "Poorly Explained"
Episode 80: "Bryan Stanley, Live and In Person"
Ben, Noah, and Bryan are together in person for the very first time! Join us as we huddle around in Noah's basement to talk about Ben's latest adventure, Bryan's college adventure that landed him in the newspaper, and Noah's new hobby of playing with fire extinguishers.
Game this week: "This Week in Florida Man"
Episode 79: "How to Cyberbully Tom Hanks"
Ben and Noah come to you this week from the living room of fan-favorite guest, Daniel! We talk about our encounters with famous band members, Noah makes a sincere apology to Ben, and we get real serious about all this Netflix news.
Game this week: "This Is Not A Netflix Show"
Episode 78: "Miracle of Life, Still Kinda Gross"
Ben and Noah are joined this week by one of Ben's former teachers, Miss Urfer! In this episode, we share our thoughts on the trolley problem, parent-teacher meetings, and our favorite reality dating shows.
*Sorry about the audio quality this week. We'll be back to our usual lilting vocal tones next week!*
Game this week: "What's That Reality Show?"
Episode 77: "The People of Disney"
Noah and Ben have been busy the past few weeks! And since they're contractually required to avoid speaking to each other outside of podcast appearances, they have lots to catch up on. Find out how Ben became an officially licensed Jedi, learn about Noah's destructive new hobby, and laugh along with us as we make fun of some more online neighbors.
Game this week: "What's Happening NextDoor?"
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Episode 76: #ChilisLove (Not Sponsored)
Ben and Noah rejoin to to talk about the terrible police procedures in The Batman, the strangest laws in the state of Colorado, and whether Ben should go on The Bachelor.
Game this week: "Random Rules"
Episode 75: "A Very Dole Episode"
Ben and Noah are joined this week by two brand new guests - Austin and Brayden! Get ready for some lively discussions around accents, athleticism, and does anybody actually go to Chili's without a gift card?
Games this week: "What's the Deal...?"
Fretless Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Episode 74: "The Return of Ben's Car Corner"
Yes, we're here to talk about Ben's car again. :( Plus, Noah watches Shrek for the very first time, and the boys play TWO whole games this week!
Games this week: "Lost in Translation (Film Censorship Edition)" and "Super Puppy Bowl Facts"
Episode 73: "Ben, the Beefcake"
This week, Noah and Ben talk about all the normal things - our workout routines, Ben's anime recommendations of the week, and Noah's hot cooking tips.
Game this week: "This Is Not An Anime"
Episode 72: "Feel the Love of the Bathtub"
It's a very special Ben and Noah in-person episode! We talk about Wordle, the new game that's all the rage with the tweeters, the unending drama of buying a car, and - for the very first time ever - we play our outro music LIVE on the show. This is an episode you don't want to miss.
Episode 71: "Buying a Car is Illegal"
Ben and Noah once again spend their Sunday afternoons talking about themselves. But you just keep listening, don't you?
Game this week: "Guess That Genius Song"
Episode 70: "The Futon Crouton"
Ben and Noah reconnect after the holidays to talk about what they've been up to. Learn about our crazy bingo winnings, our favorite things of 2021, and of course, we couldn't even make it a day into 2022 without a little bit of Florida Man talk.
Game this week: "This Week in Florida Man (New Year's Edition)"
Episode 69: "The Christmas Special 2021 (Ft. Daniel & Jessy)"
Daniel and Ben break into Noah and Jessy's house and decide to host a very special Christmas special from their living room! Spend an hour with the podcast crew reminiscing on Christmases past, present, and future.
Episode 68: "Karaoke Night"
Ben, Noah, and Michael recently celebrated the Christmas season with a karaoke stream - hear all the highlights this week on the podcast. Also, hear about Ben's latest coffee misadventures, and prepare to be amazed when you find out you can order that on Etsy. Yes, really. That.
Game this week: "You can Buy That?! Etsy Edition"
Episode 67: "Wagyu Beef Scrabble Boards"
It's the Christmas season and Noah, Ben, and (kind-of) Michael reunite to talk about the holiday and what's been going on. Hear about Ben's fancy Christmas gifts, Noah building LEGO sets for people on the internet, and the wild and wacky world of 1950's Christmas censorship.
Don't forget to leave a SpeakPipe with what songs were featured on Noah's dying ornament! https://noodlespodcast.com/contact-us/
Games this week: "Sinister Censorship - Christmas Carol Edition", "What Songs Are Noah's Ornaments Playing?"
Episode 66: "Bagels and Llamas"
It's another late-night edition of the podcast with the Noodles crew. Ben tells us what's in store for Thanksgiving this year and Noah admits his most embarrassing homeowner secret. Plus, we obligatorily talk about what we're thankful for!
Episode 65: "Pillow Talk with Ben and Noah"
In this late-night edition of the show, Ben and Noah decide to revisit the greatest historical event in their city - The Balloon Boy Incident of 2009. We also take a deep dive into Ben, Noah, and Michael's Twitter accounts to see how well Ben knows his friends.
Game this week: "Who Tweeted That?"
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Episode 64: "The Politicization of Pineapple Pizza"
Ben and Noah are joined by Ben... wait, what? Yes, that's right! Two Bens this week, which means double the trouble... or double the fun. However you look at it. We talk about "nesting" from the perspective of an office worker, why we didn't post an episode last week, and the logistics of spaghetti hair.
Games this week: "Brand NEW" and "Weird Holidays (Month Edition)"
Episode 63: "Supportive Burger Wife (ft. Aaron from Topic Please!)"
Ben and Noah are once again joined by Aaron from the Topic Please Podcast to talk about recent hackings in the news, learn about why sand pits are the new hit thing in dead malls, and ask the tough question - do people still go bowling?
Games this week: "Is This an Interesting Fact?" and "Knock-off Kostumes"
Episode 62: "Daniel, We Live In Fairbanks" or "Ben Runs This Joke Into the Ground"
Ben and Noah once again gather for their weekly podcasting ritual. Hear about life's exciting surprises, and ask the tough questions, like "Will Ben finally get a new car?" and "What will Noah do with his 2 weeks off?" All this and more on the New York Times #1 Bestseller podcast, Noodles at Noon.
Game this week: "What's Happening NextDoor?"
Episode 61: "Crispy Towels are the Worst Towels"
Noah's sister Molly joins the podcast this week to talk about the hottest appliances, and quiz Ben and Noah on their hardcore Disney trivia. Plus, Ben and Noah find out who their real friends are while trying to get any of their friends to pick up the phone.
Games this week: "Disney Trivia" and "What's The Deal...?"
Episode 60: "Our Thoughts on Tour de Corgi 2021"
Jessy joins the 'cast once again to give our review of the local Tour de Corgi, a gathering in our town of hundreds of corgis and their owners.
Games this week: "Are You a Genius Genius?" and "This Is Not a City Festival"
Episode 59: "The Ben and Noah Ramble Hour"
Ben and Noah reunite to talk about the new Super Mario movie, the new Spiderman movie, all the concerts we've been to, and all the other things we've been busy with the past few weeks.
Game this week:
"Weird Holidays"
Episode 58: "The Emotional Cost of a Taco"
Ben is joined by two special guests this week - Daniel and Kimball to talk about everything from sports betting to the brilliant (or devious?) marketing behind a taco subscription service. Games this week: "Bet You Didn’t Know You Could Bet On This" and "What's the Deal...?"
Episode 57: "Florida Manhandle" (ft. Chivalrybean)
This week, something different. Chivalrybean comes onto the podcast and guides us through a Hong Kong action movie game of Feng Shui 2. Will Hazuki and Steven capture Chad and the Royal Tiger and bring them to justice? Or will they be overcome in an abandoned Panda Express? FIND OUT this week on the show...
"Unseen Horrors" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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"Dark Fog" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Episode 56: "Nasal Rangers (ft. Stuffedy)"
Ben, Noah, and new guest Mark (twitch.tv/stuffedy) talk about the differences between USA and Australian culture, the surprisingly meme-filled origins of a new Kanye West Donda track, and expose Ben for not listening to last week's episode.
Game this week: "This Week in Australia Man"
Find Mark at:
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Episode 55: "Refusing to Break our Weekly Streak"
Noah and Ben get into an unwinnable conflict - a SCHEDULING CONFLICT! Noah refuses to let our weekly streak die by turning Noodles At Noon into a short-form news and fun facts show. Join us next week for regular entertainment as usual!
NewsSting Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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"Pleasant Porridge" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Episode 54: "Cryogenically Frozen Jeopardy! Hosts"
Ben and Noah wake up early, grab some coffee, and talk about Ben's recent journey to a silver medal, Noah's travels and rock climbing adventures, and who should be the next host of Jeopardy! Since that's once again up for debate...
Game this week: Murder, Coalitions, and Pandemonium
Episode 53: "The Shumate Family Home for Unwanted Tauruses (ft. Ben's Dad)"
We kick Season 2 of Noodles At Noon off with... our parents! Come hear about how Ben's dad saved the lives of 15 children this week, Ben's nervous attempt to ask the CEO of his company a question, and Noah's PSA reminder to just generally be nice to people.
Game this week: "What's the Deal?"