David Naster

You Just Have To Laugh

Comedy EN ↓ 300 episodes

YOU JUST HAVE TO LAUGH (YJHTL)David Naster learned and survived how to make a living as a professional comedian. Then the comedian learned how Humor and Laugher helps us to survive. For over 44 years Naster has interviewed hundreds of real people that are really funny in situations that are NOT funny. The YJHTL's podcast intentions are to entertain and inspire how humor can help you through any Tough Time you may endure. Each week we will offer real people who are really funny that have found joy and laughed through their real problems.

Author

David Naster

Category

Comedy

Podcast website

anchor.fm

Latest episode

Jul 8, 2026

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Episodes

760. It's not a wrong number! It's a scam! DON'T RESPOND 08.07.2026

Crypto Cop Tom Alber lets you know about the phone call scams that you are getting and why you should never respond to them. Especially text! Thom also lets you know who's behind these scams. @USCryptoCop 

759. A positive take on Soccer in The USA. It has come along way and a ways to go to win a world cup. 07.07.2026

This is a positive take on USA soccer and competing on the world stage. It has come a long way in a short amount of time. Yes, that is me practicing soccer in college on a cold day. I love the sport.

758. The humor of Sports Fans and why they get so emotional. 06.07.2026

I am fascinated at the anger, and sadness people have when they watch their favorite team play. I get the jubilation when their team wins, but when they lose, WOW. There are some serious emotions being expressed. Oh, I understand disappointment, but it is and has been a fascinating study that I have done for years about sports fans. Put on your team jersey and enjoy.

757. Make America Laugh Again – and that's what Miguel Washington is doing and has been doing for over 30 years. 01.07.2026

Truly, one of the funniest stand-up comedians working today. He knows how to make audiences laugh and he does it literally all over the world. He is seriously dedicated to "Making America Laugh Again." Below is his website and general info. Great video of his act - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KZEIgZ6D9Gc https://miggysworld.com

756. Getting comfortable with being uncomfortable. 29.06.2026

I have learned to sit with what is bothering me. Instead of drinking it away, smoking it away, sleeping it away, eating it away, pleasuring it away, or running from it. When I sit with what is bothering me the healing begins. I feel it first, then I understand what is behind what's bothering me, where that uneasy feeling comes from. Once I understanding it I can make friends with it. And that is t...

755. Don't take it personally. 22.06.2026

The way we think is a choice. But we first must acknowledge what and how we think. Then we can make the change to remove any and all  toxicity to a healthier and positve way of thinking. It is a choice once you ackowledge - then you can make the  change. Especially if you take what others say personally.

754. Art of waiting 17.06.2026
753. IT WORKED! Just caught a scammer in real time with Agent Tom Alber. 13.06.2026

This is a two day follow up podcast of how Agetn Tom Alber and his contacts stopped a real scam going on here in the United States. Kansas no less! https://uscryptocop.com uscryptocop@gmail.com

752. Agent Thomas Alber, the Crypto Cop, shares how to stop scammers on your phone and computers. 12.06.2026

Thomas R. Alber is the "US Crypto Cop" serving as an Enforcement Agent with the Kansas Racing and Gaming Commission, Agent Alber is also an instructor, leading crypto crimes investigator and gaming investigator. He knows about the   scams out there and tells you how not to be a victim. Here's a couple other things he does: Investigator / FBI LEEDA Executive Board of Directors / Officer & Staff Sup...

751. Self-Induced Healing - the pulse of You Just Have To Laugh. 07.06.2026

    Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn's experience with self-induced healing refers to his recovery from near-fatal testicular cancer in the 1950s, which he attributed to both spiritual conversion and a potential folk remedy. While in the Soviet Gulag, he experienced a profound inner transformation, later documenting the concept of "self-induced healing" in his novel  Cancer Ward . Solzhenitsyn stated that h...

750. Duke Tuffty proudly shares, "I am a student of life not a graduate" as he breaks down the differences between religion, faith and spirituality. 02.06.2026

A candid and in depth interview with Duke Tuffty,  For 37 years Duke was the lead minister and CEO of Unity on the Plaza in Kansas City. He shares what he's been doing after retiring as well as his spiritual foundations in accordance with concepts of Unity. A Fascinating and Insightful podcast. duke.unity@gmail.com

749. The poor egg salesman and the rich woman. 01.06.2026

Never try to win against someone who is simply trying to survive. For you, it may be small money. For them, it may be food, medicine, or hope for the day. A little kindness can preserve someone's dignity without making them feel small.

748. Tikkun Olam with the very funny Jeff Allen. 28.05.2026

Tikkun Olam literally means to do something with the world that will not only fix any damage, but also improve upon it, preparing it to enter the ultimate state for which it was created. That's what Jeff Allen does with his humor, faith and now film. My Seven Grandmas (Amazon Prime) is about how granddaughter Gigi, desperately tries to set her Grandpa (Jeff Allen) up with 7 ladies that she works w...

747. The 10 plagues of Artificial Intelligence - 26.05.2026

This is final epsidode of the harmul effects of Artificial Intelligence on humanity. It completes the series with hardest hitting facts of the dangers AI offers we humans. 

746. The 10 plagues of Artificial Intelligence. Part 4 in the YJHTL 5-part series on the harmful effects of AI. 19.05.2026

The 10 plagues in the book of Exodus were designed to force Pharaoh to free the Israelites from slavery. I offer the 10 plagues of artificial intelligence that are keeping our thoughts and souls in slavery.

745. If ancient plagues were acts of God then todays plagues are self-inflicted. 16.05.2026

Part 3 of the harmful effects of Artificial Intelligence. An original series from You Just Laugh To Laugh. The category - to serve humanity.

744. Part 2 of the Dangers of Artificial Intelligence. "The city of uncertainty," 12.05.2026

Part 2 of the original series of the dangers of Artificial Intelligence. A YJHTL creation to helping others.

743. Part one of a five part series. The dangers and harmful effects of AI. 09.05.2026

I have created an original 5-part series on the dangers and harmful effects of AI. They are parables and under 6 minutes each. That way they are easy to remember. You are welcome to share. This is the first one and I will follow up every couple of days with the next four. You may ask, what does have to do with the YJHTL message. It goes under the category of helping others.

742. Some great sayings to live a peaceful and fulfilling life. 06.05.2026

Continuing with helping others - a big part of the YJHTL message - we offer the the following. Stay amused!

741. 55 years as a professional Singer, Mark Preston shares his very entertaining life - including singing with the Lettermen. 01.05.2026

Mark Preston can sing. I mean really, sing - including touring with the Lettermen. He continues to work on cruise ships as a signature headline performer with Royal Caribbean Cruise Line. Mark shares his amazing career and how he attributes his success being in showbusiness for over 55 years. And he's singing and going stronger than ever. Great podcast!! Great Guy!

740. From life threatening Liver cancer to Cancer-Free with Double D – Don Dollar 27.04.2026

Don Dollar ignored his skin and eyes turning yellow. It was his daughter who said, "Get in the car daddy I'm taking you to the emergency room." That saved his live. That happened in February of this year 2026. After a major operation and a slow recovery, Double D is now Cancer Free and tells his amazing story.

739. Removing the filter to be successful with Ingram's, Joe Sweeney 24.04.2026

Joe Sweeney is a graduate of Rockhurst High School and the University of Missouri. Joe serveds as Editor-in-Chief and Publisher of  Ingram's Magazine for 37 years. He has spearheaded initiatives to tighten the readership profile and create one of the highest reader demographics in the United States; launched the Industry Outlook Assembly series, bringing together top executives from dozens of busi...

738. The will to live outweighed his stage 4 cancer diagnosis. 22.04.2026

Dylan Carnahan shares the power of how the will to live outweighed a man's stage 4 cancer diagnosis. What an Inspiring story!

737. The 10 plagues of the cell phone - an original parable by David 18.04.2026

Your charming YJHTL host has created a thoughtful and insightful parable on the 10 plagues of the cell phone. Please share.

736. Finding the humor when going through a tornado. 15.04.2026

Yes humor and laughing are possible when going through a tornado and here are two stories that prove it. The second story is with my great pal Derrick who just went through the tornado that swept through Ottawa Kansas on April 13th. And thanks to Alyse for sharing her story in my book. The great news is nobody was killed in either tornado. Keep amused my friends.

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