You Just Have To Laugh

The podcast features true stories how Real People found the Real Funny through their Real problems. Hopefully the stories make you laugh and see that humor and laughter are both possible during turbulent times. yjhtl.com

    Dr Sue Jackson is an experienced psychologist with a special interest in working with individuals in high-performance domains (including athletes, medical doctors, business professionals, artists) to help them tap into their potential to find the optimal psychological state of flow in performance challenges, or simply with life as it is happening in each present moment. With a strong academic...

YJHTL is not only about   humor and laughter but about how faith and helping others can get us through tough times. We are in tough and violent times right now. And not just in America, but all over the world. Reverend Bob Hill and Rabbi Michael Zedek join the YJHTL podcast to offer sound suggestions on how we can lower the temperature on our reactions to violence.

I had to put the stupid grocery clerk in her place. WHY? Because I could. And she needed the truth instead of her woke fantacy.

    Elliott Threatt was the youngest boy of 4 children. His parents were very active in the early civil rights movement. James Threatt, Elliotts father, was one of the first black elected officials in the state of New Jersey and the nation.     A young Elliott watched the likes of great Jackie Robinson, tennis pioneer Arthur Ashe and noted poet Langton Huges visit his home for dinner. One week bef...

Amy Honeycutt received a liver transplant in 2011 and became a donor family member in 2016. She currently works as an RN Allocation Coordinator in sunny San Diego and is school to become a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. Other than work, school, and numerous professional and advocacy endeavors, Amy enjoys traveling with her boyfriend, being a dog mom, all the sports, and being an Aun...

As a world-class trumpet, Stanton Kessler has got the 'chops.'   He has over 50 years to back that up. David Naster has over 48 years of being a professional comedian with the 'chops' to back that up. The boys discuss the similarities of both jazz and comedy and the differences of how they affect us emotionally and physically. You will enjoy their expertise and insight as they are just a couple of...

This podcast has a special place in my heart because it is with my beloved niece. Paris Naster. She was bound for the Spotlight of Broadway when the Ohr of Judaism shined brighter. Ohr  is one of the two main Kabbalistic metaphors for the light of understanding God with the mystery of divine influence, along with the other metaphor of the human soul-body relationship. Esther Lewin is now her Jewis...

Jeff Matovic returns to the YJHTL podcast to share how faith in God and himself led him to  be the first person to have his Tourette Syndrome controlled through deep brain stimulation. Jeff's story is amazing. His faith is inspiring.

  Michael Panethiere is proficient in both hemisphere's of the brain including being a world class musician and a Ph. D in ConstructionScience/Electrical Engineering. His Professional Registration: (P.E., Electrical) includes the states of Kansas, Missouri, Arizona, Nebraska, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Indiana, Colorado, Oklahoma, Ohio, Virginia, Iowa, California, Illinois, Massachusetts, Nevada, Flo...

Ever since Mourning Doves started using my patio as their nesting home I have been fascinated by these glorious creatures. Elizabeth Stoaks joins the YJHTL podcast to explain all about Mourning Doves. Elizabeth is with the  Burroughs Audubon Society of Greater Kansas City. www.burroughs.org 816-795-8177

After 32 yr career on the Kansas City Missouri Fire Dept. Captain Ray Wynn died from occupational cancer due to exposures to toxins in his Bunker Gear . His wife Jean is working to get laws changed to get benefit federal benefits

    MyCo Planet is a USDA Organic certified urban mushroom farm that is proudly woman-owned. They specialize in growing gourmet mushrooms with a focus on leaving a positive impact on our environment and helping people get started with their mycological journey.     Robin Moore is a proud mother, trained biologist and founder of MyCo Planet. She started growing mushrooms as a way of creating food,...

A tribute to the elderly. We rock!

I did a 93 hour hour water fast - yes water only. All for health reasons. I will take your through the netire process and how I benefitted from it.

The story goes that Kansas City was just supposed to be a pit stop on the road back home for Frank Boal. He'd cut his teeth in a large television market and eventually go cover the boyhood teams he once cheered. But once he got to Kansas City he loved it. The people reminded him of people in Pittsburgh, his hometown. They're warm, charming and love their teams. Frank became part of the fabric of K...

This podcast is short and oh so sweet. I specially chose these three stories to show how families going through not-so-funny times have used humor to get through them. I sincerely hope they help if you are going through a turbulent time.

After suffering from Tourette's for years—with his tics and outbursts getting progressively worse and with no results coming from drugs or physical or spiritual therapy—Jeff Matovic was able to convince his doctors and insurance company to try a risky deep brain stimulation treatment, a surgery that involves the implantation of a pacemaker for the brain into his skull. Jeff joins the YJHTL family...

This podcast features me, David, your humble and charming host. I share why making the choice to laugh and find humor in life, especially during the tough times will help get through them and lead to a more fun and enjoyable life!

Your charming host delves into the true meaning of Independence for individuals and their country. On this July 4th of 1025 I believe we all must celebrate everday our independence with gratitude and thankfulness. No matter what country we live in.

Chef Amber DiGiovanni redid an old church bus including a stove, bathtub, office/dining area and so much more. She did the entire rehab and lived in it for with her wonder dog and—well, I'll let her tell you the rest of the story…

This is a true story about two baby doves that were born on a plant in my patio – 5 stories high. From the mother cooing outside my window, to her laying the eggs and watching the babies being hatched and watching the babies take flight after they were big enough, I was there for the entire process. I learned to be calm, peaceful and let nature do its magic - staying out the way and letting it be....

Yacht rock is a subgenre of soft rock, popular from the mid-1970s to the mid-1980s, characterized by its smooth, sophisticated sound and often associated with a leisurely, upscale lifestyle. It draws inspiration from  smooth soul ,  smooth jazz ,  R&B , and  disco , featuring polished production, mellow vocals, and catchy, melodic compositions. The term "yacht rock" itself gained popularity with a...

Andrew Widman shares his extraordinary journey of getting a heart transplant. His attitude, faith and love of family is all heart, and them some.

Sam Gray specializing in new developments and high-end properties, Sam combines strategic insight, a competitive drive, and a client-first approach in every transaction. His work is rooted in a genuine commitment to serving and uplifting others; he views real estate as a platform to guide clients through significant life decisions with care, confidence, and clarity. Recognized for his exceptional...