David Naster
You Just Have To Laugh
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.
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Episodes
634. Funny, You don't sound Yiddish. Let's learn some great Yiddish words with David. 01.03.2025 13:47
Yiddish is a language used by Jewish people. It originated in 9th or 10th century in Central Europe. It's a West Germanic language that developed when Jews from France and Italy settled in the Rhine River valley. Today it is mainly spoken in the Israel, the United States and Russia. Bissel (bisl)— A little bit, as in "I just want to eat a bissel right now." Bubbe (bubby) — Grandmother Zayde (...
633. What's Billy Bob Thorton really like off camera? His pal Anthony Burnside shares just that. 25.02.2025 25:04
Anthony shares what a good guy and talented musician Billy Bob Thorton is, We even go into the 2nd season of Landman.
632. My mom was no-nonsense with unconditional love. 19.02.2025 17:25
This podcast is from my heart. Great memories of my mom which I know will spark great memories of your. The picture was taken the first year of my life -1953. naster.com for info on You Just Have to Laugh.
631. Your time will be well spent with the Funny Old Bag – Susan Rice 12.02.2025 1:07:48
Susan Rice loves to make people laugh. She began her professional comedy career in 1983 and is still making people laugh 42 years later as a professional comedian. Now in her 70's Rice has found a broader range of audience than she remembers ever having as a young comedian. She recently appeared on the Youtube channel for Don't Tell Comedy where her set and clips acquired millions of views. A mon...
630. Terramation is the process of transforming human remains into nutrient-rich soil. Katey from Return Homes explains this alternative to burial and cremation. 06.02.2025 18:00
Return Home provides families the inclusive, gentle, transparent death care that continues the cycle of life and contributes to the sustainability of the planet. Terramation is the process of transforming human remains into nutrient-rich soil through controlled natural decomposition, offering an environmentally friendly alternative to traditional burial and cremation. At Return Home the body is...
629. Behind the scenes at the Super Bowl with KC Chiefs Radio network producer Dan Israel. And with Bob Gretz answering if the games are rigged? 03.02.2025 1:10:36
Dan Israel has been to the last 4 our of 5 Superbowl as the producer and pre- & post-game host. He has produced the Chief's Radio network since 1990 and has covered 39 play-off games. Dan takes us behind the scenes of the Chiefs at the Superbowl including, security, workouts and every preparation imaginable and then some. Bob Gretz has covered 25 Super Bowls and has worked around the NFL for o...
628. Is being grateful and thankful the same thing? Yes and it's all about appreciation. And David proves it with a favorable eye. 31.01.2025 11:12
You Just Have To Laugh – meets judgement with a favorable eye. Being both thankful and grateful are interchangeable with one another and are simply expressions of appreciation. Thankful is an expression of gratitude. Gratitude is the thought of appreciation. So let's flip that around. Gratitude is an expression of thankfulness. Thankfulness is the thought of appreciation. You humble host, David...
627. Lonnie McFadden - a class act from a class family and we get the blessing of witnessing it all. 30.01.2025 1:06:44
Born and raised in Kansas City, MO, Lonnie McFadden is a unique multi-talented performer who sings, tap dances and plays trumpet. Lonnie has traveled the globe performing and representing Kansas City Jazz at major jazz festivals and shows around the world. His performances have been seen internationally and include such events as the North Sea Jazz Festival in Holland and the Nice Jazz Festival in...
626. YJHTL is dedicated in helping people get through grief. 28.01.2025 39:13
Reverend Bob Hill, Rabbi Michael Zedek and David Naster offer their experiences to help others get through their grief - the anguish experience after significant loss. "We don't get over grief, we do what you can to get through it so we don't stay in the paralysis of sadness. All three of us offer you this podcast from our hearts and care."
625. Security Expert Anthony Burnside explains the dangers of TikTok and how to protect yourself from terrorist and personal attacks 23.01.2025 30:02
Anthony Burnside is the Owner/CEO of the Ronin Group. His expertise includes - Threat Assessment/Executive Protection Specialist /TV Security Analyst and Private Investigation. Anthony's primary directive is the safety of his clients using the techniques of executive protection, non-confrontation with his training and awareness for the safe evacuation of clients. In this podcast Anthony...
624. Reverend Bob Hill and Rabbi Michael Zedek share some of the great spiritual leaders we lost in 2024. 20.01.2025 39:43
Reverend Bob Hill and Rabbi Michael Zedek return to remember some of the great spiritual leaders we lost in 2024. Some you may never have heard of but might want to check out their meaningful teachings. Thanks to Bob and Michael for their insights.
623. 'A Bushel of Beans and a Peck Tomatoes' is the life story of James Gregory. A man beloved by millions. Co-author Mike Long shares some of the greatest stories from the book. 16.01.2025 42:32
Mike Long sat with James Gregory to write his life story, "A Bushel of Beans and a Peck of Tomatoes." Mike joins the YJHTL podcast to tell us more about James Gregory, the man who is beloved by millions. James was one of the most successful nightclub and theater comedians in America and it started out a long way from the stage, in the tiny farming community of Lithonia, Georgia. Before he beca...
622. The Dancing Queens rock the K-State Basketball games at Bramlage Coliseum. Gerry Ince is 83 years old. Janice Edwards is 84. 12.01.2025 19:32
Nothing gets the crowd going at K-State basketball games this season more than Gerry Ince, 83, and Janice Edwards, 84. The two friends are longtime K-State fans who had gone to basketball and football games with their husbands since the '80s. Gerry was the first who got into dancing along with the timeout music. The first time they went to a basketball game this season Janice had just sat...
621. "If you feel it, you know it," and Steve 'Duck' McLane knows and feels Reggae music as he takes us to the rhythms of the Caribbean. 07.01.2025 52:46
Steve 'Duck' McLane was one of the original members and composers of The Blue Riddim Band. His early exposure to reggae music led him to frequent visits to Jamaica during the 1970s where he built relationships with local band Soul Syndicate. Later on they were the opening act for the likes of Dennis Brown, Big Youth, Burning Spear, Peter Tosh and Bob Marley when they toured the United States. The...
620. "Write drunk - edit sober" and more prolific insights with the 'Fabulous Sage.' 06.01.2025 1:12:55
Born in Hiawatha, Kansas, in 1951 as Stephen Bradley Miller, after graduating from high school there in 1969 he attended Kansas State University, Washburn University, and the University of Missouri, graduating with the BA degree in philosophy from Washburn and a Bachelor of Journalism degree from Missouri. Using the byline Bradley Miller, Sage spent the greater part of his years following college...
619. Talking about the Stand-up comedy scene with Mike Bridenstine – a man who knows what he is talking about. 01.01.2025 1:08:32
Mike Bridenstine is an experienced writer, producer, and a booker with a strong comedy background and an excellent eye for talent. As a stand-up her performed as a New Face at the Montreal Just For Laughs Comedy Festival, as well as on Comedy Central and NBC. He produced and hosted "Hunk with Mike Bridenstine," a weekly panel show with over 220 episodes. He's also produced multiple live stand-up c...
618. Fun with the words in the English language – especially homographs. 29.12.2024 5:31
Read along with these homographs: The bandage was *wound* around the *wound*. The farm was used to *produce produce*. The dump was so full that it had to *refuse* more *refuse*. We must *polish* the *Polish* furniture. He could *lead* if he would get the *lead* out. A *bass* was painted on the head of the *bass* drum. When shot at, the *dove dove * into the bushes. I did not *object* to the *obj...
617. Michelle Pryor of Life Priority reflects on her personal friend and business partner Durk Pearson, who is a world renown expert on anti-aging and brain-chemistry. Durk passed away October 24th of this year. 27.12.2024 29:57
Durk Pearson and his wife, Sandy Shaw are the scientists behind the high-quality supplements Michelle and Geg Pryor sell at Life Priority. Both Durk and Sandy are known as independent experts in anti-aging research and brain biochemistry since 1968. They have been pioneers in the life extension field. The publication of their runaway-bestseller Life Extension, A Practical Scientific Approa...
616. The true meaning of Chanukah with Rabbi Michael Zedek - and it's not about the miracle of the oil lasting for 8 days. 25.12.2024 38:36
Rabbi Michael Zedek explains the true meaning of Chanukah. It has nothing to do with an 8-day miracle of the oil burning. He also explains it's on the 25-day of the Jewish month of Kislev and how the Jewish calendar coincides with the lunar movement of the moon. Rabbi Zedek also gives us the history as well significance of Chanukah. This a fun, interesting and lively podcast as it always is wi...
615. Liz Kelley makes Christmas 365 days a year to Vietnam Veterans with her 'Welcome Home" presentation - Preceded with a big 'Lizzie' hug. 21.12.2024 30:30
Dancer, Liz Kelley shares with the YJHTL family how her life changed when she went with Bob Hope to Vietnam with his USO tour. She was deeply moved by the pain and suffering she witnessed from the soldier's experience. Especially when they came home and were ridiculed and ignored. Liz's mission is to give a 'Welcome Home' hug and thank you to every Vietnam veteran. Her public presentation is amazi...
614. "The day Rock & Roll music died" with Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Radio DJ - Max Floyd 17.12.2024 36:12
Max Floyd was a radio DJ for over 50 years. He is one of the few Radio DJ's in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Max's knowledge of music is informative as it is impressive. He shares his experience in the Army on a 100,000 watt station that was heard all over Europe. Max also shares how he always thought of listener first and how he could pick a hit. I asked him if radio stations actually took pay-...
613. Dave Wilson IS the meaning of Christmas. 14.12.2024 34:42
Dave Wilson is finest of the finest – when it comes to live a good and Godly life. This podcast shares his spirit and essence as he brings out the Santa Claus is all of us. Please share this podcast with family and friends to keep the Christmas spirit going every day. The picture is Mr. & Mrs. Claus – alias Dave and his wife. Checkout Dave's website: santaspitstop.net
612. Gary Cardile checks all of the boxes of the YJHTL message Humor, Laughter, Faith, Helping others and MUSIC. And he has played with best of Latin, Jazz and R &B musicians. 11.12.2024 45:50
Gary began his professional career at the age of 16 as a singer/dancer/percussionist working with R&B acts in the K.C. area. During the next 30 years, Gary continued to work professionally, sometimes as a vocalist, but more often as a percussionist, backing some of the greatest names in Jazz and Entertainment. Working with the likes of Hank Crawford for 8 years, Eddie Cano (One of the fathers of L...
611. Funny Holiday Stories to keep you in Seasonal Cheer 09.12.2024 11:04
You host, David Naster tells some very funny holiday stories to do nothoing more than a give you a smile, a chuckle or a snort. Enjoy and share to keep thet Holiday Cheer going. yjhtl.com for books and nasterblasters
610. Retired Sportscaster Todd Donoho is a wonderful storyteller. He shares great stories about his experiences with Pete Rose, Tommy Lasorda, Shaquille O'Neal and Kobe Bryant. 06.12.2024 57:34
Todd Donoho is an American radio and television sportscaster who was the host the post-game show for Missouri Tigers basketball. He led sports news reporting in the 1990s for Los Angeles television station KABC after working for stations across the country and later became a sports news anchor for Fox Sports West. Todd portrayed himself in the movie Blue Chips. During his time in between...
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