You Just Have To Laugh

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 service, creative sales strategies, and modern marketing methods, Sam consistently delivers outstanding results and long-term value for his clients. His dedication and expertise have earned him industry-wide recognition, including honors as a Rising Star in Nashville Real Producers Magazine, as well as features in Redfin, the Nashville Post, and New York Weekly. After attending Belmont University, Sam now resides in Oak Hill, Nashville. Family and Faith are his foundations. That is where Sam learned his personal warmth, serving others and unwavering focus on results.

660. The physical and emotional pain you have worked through is your gift to give to humanity and Joey Corona proves it. Joey Corona is a lifelong Meta Mover, Movement catalyst, motivator, and longevity expert. He holds a master's degree in Physical Education and Exercise Physiology from Florida International University (where he competed on the men's golf team) and a post-grad certification in Golf Biomechanics from the Chek institute and The Titleist Performance Institute. He recently added a bachelor's and master's degree in golf stroke engineering from The Golfing Machine. His golf accomplishments include the Illinois Junior college championship and the Chicago City Amateur Championship as well as 35 other titles. He is a devout Black Belt Martial Artist in Shotokan Karate. After grad school, Joey went to Sea with Norwegian Cruise Line as Onboard Fitness Director heading their Sports Afloat Program and traveling the World. While with NCL he interviewed over 500 professional athletes as NCL became the Official Cruise Line of the NFLPA, Major League Baseball, the PGA, NHL, AVP, NHL, NASCAR, and the NBA. After ships, he directed the "Sports Afloat" program from NCL's home offices. As a yoga teacher, he has attained E-RYT status, the highest credential of the Yoga Alliance. His students include Mel Brooks, Anne Bancroft, Alicia Silverstone, Vanessa Williams, Boris Becker, Vince Vaughn, Isaiah Thomas, and Gabrielle Anwar. Currently, he works with Olympic gold medal boxer Cool Hand Luke Campbell and World Middleweight Champion Vitaly Kopelynko. He was the official yoga teacher for the Michael Jordan Celebrity Golf Tournament at the Ocean Club in the Bahamas. And the creator of GolfYoga. The professional golfers that he has taught include Jim McLean, Erik Compton, Willy Pumarol, Veronica Felibert, Helen Alfredson, Charlotta Sorenstam, and Jill McGill. He was recently invited to teach at the National Yoga Journal Conference. Joey combines his quick wit, levity, command of anatomy and physiology, biomechanics, kinesiology, and his love of music into a sensational movement experience. He teaches his signature Yoga program exclusively in the Miami area at LaGorce Country Club, Trump National Doral Golf Resort and Spa, The Continuum, Fisher Island Spa, Anatomy @ 1220, and the Equinox Fitness Centers. He has appeared on The Today Show, Fox and Friends Live, Deco Drive and contributed articles for Fit Magazine, Golf for Women, and Shape. "There is absolutely no better human movement protocol Than Yoga. After 5000 years of testing, yoga has proven itself and is the finest longitudinal study of health science known to man. “Some people move Mountains, I move People!” Joey says about his passion for instructing Yoga.  

Fact: The heart is 100,000 times stronger than the brain electrically and up to 5,000 times stronger magnetically.The heart is also the center of the human electromagnetic field. Thoughts produce electric vibrations while emotions create magnetic pulses. Combined together they are an electromagnetic vibrational frequency.   That just may be the reason to live from your heart and not the mind.

Jan Zimmerman and Paul Craig join us the YJHTL podcast to talk about Kansas City Guns N Hoses. This event has grown into one of the largest fundraisers for the Crime Commission's SAFE program. We are proud to share that our family benefits have progressed from $3,000 when we began in 2005 to $40,000 today, thanks in part to events like this and all of our dedicated boxers, volunteers and patrons.      SAFE provides financial assistance to the dependent families of first responders in SAFE's 12-county coverage area who are killed or suffer catastrophic injury in the line of duty. Often, insurance and other benefits can take weeks or even months to pay while the financial responsibilities for the family do not stop. One of the most important aspects of SAFE is the immediate financial assistance provided within 24-48 hours following the tragic loss of their loved one. 2025 GUNS N HOSES Kansas City Municipal Auditorium 301 West 13th Street, Suite 100, Kansas City, MO 64105  JUNE 7, 2025 5:00 - 6:30 PM - VIP Party 5:30 PM - Doors Open to the public  6:30 PM - Opening Ceremony  7:00 PM - First bout begins      Jan Zimmerman - jzimmerman@kc-crime.org KC-crime.org

Brian Auger honestly states in this podcast, “Being a professional musician and making a living at it wasn't planned, it just happened.” British Keyboard artist Brian Auger has played with the best of the best - Jimi Hendrix, Jimmy Page, Sonny Boy Williamson, Rod Stewart, Eric Burdon, John McLaughlin , Eric Clapton, Steve Winwood, Spencer Davis just to name a few. His groups were The Trinity with Julie Driscoll and the Oblivion Express as well as playing in many sessions with major artists. In this insightful podcast Brian takes us from being bombed by Hitler's troops  as a young boy in the streets of London to his becoming a world class musician specializing in the Hammond B3 organ. Brian sums up his approach to playing music with the following quote:     “I'm never dissatisfied with the reaction to albums because there are certain albums that I made in the ‘70s and the ‘60s that sold poor and people want them. It seems to pick up different generations as it goes along. I don't worry about that. I just worry that the tracks that we would put, have a meaning to them, they mean something to me. Each album is like a page in my musical diary: Where I am musically at that time. I am not looking to write something for any kind of need in the marketplace or anything like that. I am just trying to make the best music that I can make and put it out there.”

Don Dollar is a good man. A God loving man. He shares the imprortance of serving humanity by serving tea. Yes, good, old fashion souther sweet tea. Don even gives us his magic formula. Don has had a blessed life as well as facing the challenging of illness and sadness in his family. He teaches us the importance of serving others and keeping a s sense of humor. The YJHTL family is honored to call him a brother and friend.

This podcast features K Hahn or Kracker Moon. (her alter ego.) She explains her part of the Hahn team both with their music and art. Both K and James explain the music side of their creativity and their great work with world-class artists. Hubby James R. Hahn is the original muralist for the Cabbage Patch Kids phenomenon. For over 45 years he has created custom art, design & large-scale murals worldwide. James has been the featured artist for 3 years at the US Dali Museum and the international Le Man ...on the #1 rated cruise ship in the world: Crystal Symphony, the Grand Prix in Long Beach CA, Chateau de Jalesnes - France, the Boston World Trade Center FEI events, Station Casinos - Las Vegas, the Amalfi Coast & many more. Clients include Patrón Tequila, Perrier-Jouët, Champagne Taittinger, Boy Scouts of America, Trend Group Italy & more.  Recently the Hahn's redesign of Grove Isle in Miami won an international design award from Turkey, along with regional "Best of" awards in the Florida restaurant, bar & design market. The team is available to book for their Live Painting Exhibitions, which are 1 hour shows with custom energetic music, big screen projection, keynote-motivation speaking and feature James creating a unique work of art, which is completed & signed during an audience-participation digital countdown to ZERO. The Hahn's recently completed a 45 country WORLD TOUR, being invited as Artist-in-Residence by some of the most prestigious chateaux/castles and Royal families of Europe. 2-james-hahn.pixels.com/

I met Kelsey Dollar on a cruise ship I was working. After my show Don Dollar (her dad) thanked me. He told me it was the first time he had seen Kelsey laugh. She has lived with epilepsy her entire life.   Since that day, I have kept in-touch with the Kelsey and Dollar family for 11 years. Kelsey joins the YJHTL podcast to openly and honestly talk about her life challenges and how humor, laughter, faith and helping others makes her life a smooth sailing.

  Multi-instrumentalist and songwriter Michael Bogart has deep musical roots which spread through many boundaries as well as a career in music spanning decades.   Known primarily for his trumpet and trombone playing, he played the jazz trumpet chair (and conch shell) with the legendary Maynard Ferguson Big Bop Nouveau Big Band in the late 990's.   From 2000-2009 Michael was the lead trumpet, trombonist and background vocalist for soul super group Tower of Power and can be heard on several of their albums, including the critically acclaimed 40th Anniversary: The Fillmore Auditorium.   He has also recorded with artists as diverse as Aerosmith, Puff Daddy, and his mothers' favorite, Neil Diamond.   After taking a break from touring and recording to retire from the United States Navy, focus on his spiritual path and study jazz at the prestigious Royal Academy of Music in London, Michael has been busy composing and recording his own music.   His music is an earthy blend of soul influenced-straight ahead jazz and Hasidic Jewish nigunim (melodies). As well as being a Jewish Mensch.    

Bob Gretz and I share our loving admiration and feelings to our one-of-a-kind friend,  Danny Israel. For over 30 years Danny was the executive producer of the Kansas City Chiefs Radio network in addition to being on the air and the technological wizard that made the broadcast the best of the NFL. He could fix anything and was proficient in both the left and right parts of the brain. Very few people on planet Earth have that ability. You are about to understand why Bob Gretz coined the phrase, “Danny Israel was a “Super Star.” Because he was in every sense of the word.

The abuse Amber DiGiovanni suffered as a child is difficult to hear let alone what she felt and experienced as a little girl. Amber is open and honest what she survived but as she explains; it's the thriving from it that is important. The family of YJHTL sincerely thanks Amber for trusting us with her inspiring message. Please listen and share with anyone you know who might benefit from Amber DiGiovanni's heartfelt message.  

Part Two with Tyler is a fascinating discussion if AI can and will really take over humankind. Tyler is a common man who explains AI and how it can benifit humankind.  And yes, I really did get his name wrong. It wasn't a comedy bit.

Tyler Woodard offers a simple explanation of AI. Also how to use chat GBT, Grok or gemini for clarification of what you REALLY want to know. And it's true - I called him Taylor the entire time. WHY? You just have to laugh at yourself.

You humble and caring host, David  Naster shares his insight and take if morality is really declining world-wide. What's your thoughts. naster.com 1davidnaster@gmail.com

Your charming and humble host David Naster shares his experience and the beauty of hitting rock bottom. It's an end to what didn't work to the new beginning that will work. The reason, you're the writer, creator and star in your life's movie. You can and will make it a winner.

    Welcome to Dining with the Dog-Ma! Amber DiGiovanni's mission is to teach and encourage healthy lifestyles for you and your furry friend. As well as helping dogs in no-kill shelters. Amber believes that feeding your dog should be easy, delicious, and affordable. She provides high quality, canine-friendly spices and herbs to add a touch of flavor to your dog's meals and yours too. Empower your culinary skills, feed your canine companion better and all the while you will be helping dogs in No-Kill shelters find their fur-ever homes! Visit the website to discover new ways to spice up your dog's meals and yours too! diningwithdog-ma.com

This is Part Two of Istvan Javorek fascinating story. He started his sports career as a violin player. He  was a skinny kid in Romania and far away from being the strongest child in his neighborhood. One day coming home from violin practice a bully ambushed him on the street and coerced him to press his violin bow overhead. The bully and his laughed at Istvan's weakness. That was the turning point of his life. He gave give up his bright violinist future and became an athlete and world class coach of weight training and conditioning. What a story!  istvanjavorek.com

In this Part one of Istvan's story he explains his strength to survive living in a border city of Hungary and Romania. Leaving his wife and daughter he defected to West Germany then on to America. Worry not. There is a happy reunion with his daughter and wife. istvanjavorek.com

     Like any battle-hardened warrior, Care Tuk wore her scars like a badge of honor. She's found her life turned upside down as she lived through 14 separate bouts with cancer, a near-death car crash, a brain bleed that left her speechless and nearly immobile. Ravaged by the painful side effects of DES (Diethylstilbestrol) - an experimental drug intended to save her life she kept going. Her body was held together by bolts, screws, titanium plates, and 25-pound mono-filament fishing line. Now ass infertility issues, adoption, and unexpected death of her daughter and unborn granddaughter, she kept going forward. Then her rock, her best friend, her husband Bill died of cancer.     Obstacles and adversity were common to Care Tuk as she turned challenges into opportunities and difficulties into adventures. Doing it with God's help is the cornerstone of her walk in faith. Care's story for anyone facing adversity in life. It's for those who have come to the end of themselves, struggling through circumstances far out of their control. Her message is of strength, hope, and how she overcame the odds to find the meaning in it all. https://directory.libsyn.com/episode/index/id/33666692 - 600 October 29, 2024 https://directory.libsyn.com/episode/index/id/28840883 - 500  November 28, 2023 https://directory.libsyn.com/episode/index/id/24735423 - 300 October 19, 2022 https://directory.libsyn.com/episode/index/id/22869146 - 99 October 24. 2021

With the recent earthquake in Myanmar that effected Bangkok I offer this updated podcast with reports from people who live in Thailand. It's a beautiful country with beautiful people. We pray for the safety and well-being for all affected by this natural disaster. The picture is a picture I took of Bangkok when I was there a week ago.

Sex is biological and physiological characteristics, such as chromosomes, reproductive organs, and hormones – which are either male or female.  Gender refers to socially constructed roles, behaviors, and identities that are influenced by social, cultural, and personal experiences. It may also refer to how society responds to an individual based on their gender presentation  Sexuality is different. By definition it's a person's identity in relation to the gender or genders to which they're attracted or choose to live as.

   Closer to My Home” is the long-awaited, new album from legendary guitarist and singer/songwriter Mark Farner. Bridging past and present, the grit of industry and the calloused hard work of a rural man,“ Closer to My Home” champions Farner's multi-faceted artistry.     “The songs on the Closer to My Home are honest and from my heart,” Farner said.  “The collaboration with Jim (Peterik) and Mark (Slaughter) came from a place of trust and that makes the whole experience so much more rewarding as songwriters. The audience can feel that and these songs reflect those very human moments that you can't find creating a song from a computer.”     ‘Closer to My Home' comes from the idea that love is at the heart of all that I do, and music is my home.” As one of the founding members, lead singer, lead guitarist, and wrote more than 90% of the Grand Funk music catalog, Farner has always been known as the energetic driving force on stage, the engine that pulled the original Grand Funk Railroad to the top. ‘Anymore' is the latest single released, Here is one passage:     “In the beginning it was me and my band It's sad to say, that we don't play together anymore It's not the quantity, it's the honesty my friends The story ends, and I'm not angry with ‘em anymore.” “Love keep on shinnin', shinnin' on me.” Markfarner.com – to download the “Closer to my home” album and the single, “Anymore.” Also you can learn more about Mark's upcoming tour dates.

    Sometimes things are not funny. I get it. Sometimes you don't just have to laugh. Sometimes I keep my funny thoughts in my thinking. When people aren't ready to laugh the last thing they need is for anyone to force what they think is a funny on them.     How do you know when to do this? It begins with this. YOU HAVE TO KNOW THEM. Even then it can back-fire. So as the old saying goes, “Know you audience.” This podcast will show how to bring humor and laughter to get through grief. More about You Just Have to LAUGH at: naster.com

Psychologist, Dr. Chris Celio represents the heart of You Just Have To Laugh by laughing at himself. Chris stutters.  From the suicidal hotline in Los Angeles to working with suicide and depression patients, Dr. Celio understands the value humor and laughing play in healing. He also understands how you have to know the person before humor is used. Chris also explains the value humor and laughter has with therapist to squeeze out the sponge of the emotions taken on from the client. Chris Celio is a wonderful man who helps people by simply being who he is – stuttering and all. And that is enough!

    Dopamine, “the molecule of more,” is the chemical in our brains that drives us to seek out newer and better things—the latest gadget, the coolest job, the perfect partner. But for many of us, it's easy to get stuck in a cycle of never being truly satisfied. Because dopamine can only promise happiness. It can never deliver. That part is up to us.     Michael E. Long, co-author of “The Molecule of More” offers a practical solution to the problem. His book is thoroughly researched and is an encouraging guide based on the latest neuroscience. You'll learn to tame your brain to: ·       Stop being held captive to the lure of social media ·       Reject an unhealthy obsession with work ·       Avoid the pitfalls that plague the dating life—and refresh interest in the romance you already have ·       Stop compulsive shopping, online and otherwise ·       Step back from social media—and break the cycle of doomscrolling ·       Grow your creativity and call it up when you need it most.

  It was 1956. Jim was eight years old. Elvis Presley had recently been featured on Ed Sullivan's and Steve Allen's television shows. The impression cast was indelible. An unrelenting campaign against his parents finally resulted in a Christmas present. A rough but playable ¾ size guitar. Decorated with a picture of Roy Rogers atop trigger. Jim remembers playing Red River Valley, She'll Be Comin' Round the Mountain. They were in the book that came with the guitar, not exactly the rock and roll he envisioned, but it was his start. Today, 2025, 69 years later Jim has created an elaborate music career, which has been his sole income for his professional life. We invite you to visit jimstringer.com to learn more about of his illustrious musical life – that is still going.

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 (zaide)— Grandfather Chutzpah —Nerve, extreme arrogance, brazen presumption, confidence, as in “It took real chutzpah for him to ask for a raise when he kept showing up late for every appointment.” Daven — To pray Klutz — A clumsy person Kvell — To experience pride in someone else, typically one's children. My daughter Rachel has a very succeeful estotician business and I'm just kvellin.” Kvetch — To complain, whine or fret, as in “He likes to kvetch at me when we serve kasha varniskes, because he doesn't like it.” Mensch (mentsch)— Literally “man,” an honorable, decent, stand-up person, as in, “I don't care who you marry, as long as he's a mensch.” Meshuggeneh — Crazy, ridiculous, insane, as in, “He must be meshuggeneh to think he can wear that getup to a funeral.” (A related word is mishegoss, or craziness.) Mishpucha)— Family, or someone who is “like family” Nosh — To eat or nibble, as in “I'd like something to nosh on before dinner.” Can also be used as a noun to mean any kind of food. Oy vey—An expression of woe, as in “Oy vey, we left the gefilte fish at the grocery store OMG Putz —A jerk, or a self-made fool, but this word literally means penis. Schlep — To carry or travel with difficulty, as in “We shlepped here all the way from New Jersey.” Schmooze (shmooze)— Chat, make small talk, converse about nothing in particular. Schmuck (shmuck)—A jerk, or a self-made fool, but this word literally means penis. Scmendrick Shanda, shonda) — A scandal, embarrassment. Oy ve what a shandra Shmatte — A rag or old garment. Tachlis —Nuts and bolts, purpose," "substance," or "end". It can also be used as a colloquialism to mean "quickly get to the point".  Chatchke - Knick-knack, little toy, collectible or giftware. Tuches (tuchis) — Butt, behind, sometimes shortened to tush or tushy. Patch in the Tuchas.      

Anthony shares what a good guy and talented musician Billy Bob Thorton is, We even go into the 2nd season of Landman. 

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.

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 month later she was asked to audition in front of celebrity judges on NBC's America's Got Talent.   More about Susan at: susanrice.com

  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 placed in a custom-designed vessel with natural materials like straw, alfalfa and sawdust. This environ promotes microbial activity that gently transforms the body into soil over approximately 60-90 days.in two phases. Katey Houston is the Director of Family Care her responsibilities include meeting with families at their time of need to create an experience as unique as the loved one lost. She physically cares for the decedents in our care ensuring their terramation journey is completed with love and care.     Being able to simply offer a service and space for families to create rituals that are meaningful to them allows Katey to guide families through the toughest times without the pressures of sales or outside schedules. Katey is a licensed funeral director and embalmer in the state of Washington and also her home country of England.  returnhome.com

    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 over 45 years as a sportswriter, radio host and Kansas Chiefs Network host as well. Between Dan and Bob they offer this podcast great insight on the behind the scenes of the Chiefs. They address the subject of NFL referees and if the games could possibly be rigged. They also give us insight into head coach Andy Reid and defensive coordinator, Steve Spagnuolo.     We guarantee you will learn so many things behind the scenes that you never knew. A huge YJHTL thanks to Bob and Dan.

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 Naster, breaks this all down and looking at any situation with a favorable eye helps get through any negativity or unpleasantness. 

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 Nice, France.  Lonnie and his brother Ronald McFadden (The McFadden Brothers) have shared the stage with some of the biggest names in show business. Wayne Newton, Sammy Davis Jr., Tony Orlando, Lee Greenwood, Gladys Knight and The Count Basie Orchestra are just some of the great entertainers they have had the pleasure of working with. The McFadden Brothers have also performed for all types of audiences including a very special 2004 USO tour to Kuwait and Iraq for our troops.  Most recently The McFadden Brothers received Life Time Achievement Awards from the Jazz Museum in May 2016, and Living Legends Awards from Tapology October 2017. In 2017, Lonnie received the Best Entertainer award from Ingram's Magazine. And continues to entertain at his world famous - Lonnie's Reno Club in Kansas City.   lonniemcfadden.com/

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.”

    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 explains the real dangers of TikTok and to how to keep yourself safe.   Ronin Group Consulting LLC

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.

    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 became “The Funniest Man in America,” James was a successful salesman of everything from encyclopedias to log homes. His philosophy: take care of yourself so nobody has to take care of you. When he started over as a comedian, this commitment to hard work and honest dealing would be the key to his “business” of comedy. James loves working people—because that's what he is, too.     Whether it's entertaining our troops in the Persian Gulf after 9/11, working the road with greats like Steven Wright and Jay Leno, or facing a heart-stopping emergency that sent him into a coma, James has squeezed a dozen lifetimes into a half-century of comedy. This book is the best James Gregory story yet—as only he can tell it.  “A Bushel of Beans and a Peck of Tomatoes.” get this the book. If you love James Gregory, you'll love him even more after reading his life story.

    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 down, and Gerry told her stand-up and cheer. When the time out music comes on Gerry grabs Janice and they start dancing.     “The first time, we heard a really loud roar,” Edwards said. “We looked up, and I said, ‘Oh my god, Gerry, we're on TV! We're on the jumbotron.'”

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. They went to Jamaica in 1981 where they recorded for the legendary King Jammys. In 1982 they became the first reggae band from the United States to play the now defunct annual Sunsplash music festival.  They played again at the same festival the following year.

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 as a writer and editor. For five years in the 1980s he wrote daily editorials and a twice-weekly bylined general-interest column for the Dallas Morning News. Most of his freelance essays have appeared in the Sunday Outlook section of the Washington Post and others in the Boston Globe, Los Angeles Times, Chicago Sun-Times, The American Scholar, Freethought Today, Counterpunch and other publications from coast to coast.  A cultural critic and satirist, Sage is a libertarian lefty in politics, and since moving to Manhattan in 1998 has written many columns for The Manhattan Mercury, as he's doing now. The name “The Fabulous Sage” came when he began signing up on karaoke lists as The Fabulous Sage. Then an article on karaoke by the Kansas State Collegian quoted a DJ as follows: “All you have to do is say ‘The Fabulous Sage' and people go nuts.” He has stated, “He'd like that on his tombstone.)  “Sage” was also the name of a newsletter he did during football seasons from 1998 through 2006. It consisted of a general-interest essay, spiced with humor, as well as picks against the spread on Big 12 football games. I originally called it “The Big 12 Sage” but soon changed it to The Fabulous Sage to go along with my karaoke persona and he has gone by Sage Miller since then.  

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 comedy shows in Los Angeles. Mike wrote a book about the history of the Chicago alt-comedy scene and has a book to be released on the stand-up comedy scene in Kansas City.    

 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 *object*. The insurance was *invalid* for the *invalid*. The buck *does* funny things when the *does* are present. Upon seeing the *tear* in the painting I shed a *tear*. I had to *subject* the *subject* to a series of tests. Keep Amused!

    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 Approach in 1982 was a benchmark in the history of nutritional science and created a whole new biomedical paradigm. Among other best sellers, Durk & Sandy are the authors of Freedom of Informed Choice: FDA Versus Nutrient Supplements, a book that discusses constitutional and scientific issues relating to the FDA's regulation of the dissemination of scientific information. Durk graduated from MIT in 1965 with a triple major in Physics, Biology, and Psychology, and a triple minor in electrical engineering, computer science, and chemistry. Durk has patents in the areas of oil shale recovery, laser, holography, and functional food.  He worked on all the manned aerospace programs from Gemini to the Shuttle and won numerous awards, including an award from the International Society for Testing and Failure Analysis (a professional organization), for his penetrating quality control and safety analyses.  He wrote much of the original safety manual for the Materials Processing Laboratory on the Shuttle. Sandy Shaw received her B.S. degree in chemistry from U.C.L.A. in 1966 with a double major in chemistry and zoology and a minor in mathematics.  She has a patent on a functional food product.  Her work in the food industry has included supervision of quality control of all food production at a major canned food company.  In the late 1960s, she designed and implemented the first computerized quality control system to be used at the company, doing all the computer programming herself.   Durk J. Pearson died October 26, 2024.  Sandy Shaw died in 2021   For Durk and Sandy's supplements and to listen to the interviews YJHTL did with Durk go to - Lifepriority.com   

    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 with Michael Zedek. Taking Miracles Seriously – a journey to Everyday Spirituality by Michael Zedek     Amazon, Barnes & Noble and Sutherland House books   You Just Have To Love – the meaning of Life by David Naster naster.com

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 amazing. Feel free to contact Liz for her “Welcome Home” Presentation at: Dzymzlizzie@aol.com

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-offs from record companies to play their music. He answers that in this podcast. 

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

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 Latin Jazz) for 4 years, and the award winning quartet Yoboso for 5 years whose CD "Off The Menu" Won 6 awards at the New Mexico Music Awards including Best Vocal Performance. Some greats Gary has performed with include Grover Washington Jr., Sonny Stitt, Percy Mayfield, Sammy Davis Jr., Ester Phillips, Herbie Mann, Les McCann, David "Fat Head" Newman, and many others.

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