You Just Have To Laugh

David Naster
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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.

  1. 19 HR. AGO

    604. Vision can be fooled, but not what you hear. David explains why the YJHTL podcasts are audio only.

    Seeing can trick you. Your hearing can’t, because hearing translates to thought. Seeing translates to a different filtering system. It can be deceiving, that’s how magicians make a living.      When we listen to each other and hear a truth, it resonates in our thinking - it permeates every fiber of our being. That is why listening commits more to the divine truth than seeing. That is why I don’t have a visual podcast. Seeing disrupts truly listening. When experiencing the meaning of words in the intellect then moving to an emotional response - that heightens our energy to divine exuberance. Listening allows our intellectual vision to achieve a higher reality that is unbiased with impartial facts that can and will lead us to meaning and new understanding. Listening directs the ability to understand what someone is saying, as well as the ability to pay attention to their thoughts and feelings   vistit naster.com for presentations, books and the world famous naster blaster.

    11 min

  2. 4 DAYS AGO

    603. Where do superstitions come from? David takes you on a fun and interesting answer to over 25 of them.

    Knocking on wood Throwing salt over your shoulder Don’t walk under a ladder Step on a crack break your mother’s back Fingers crossed Friday the 13th Itchy Palms Don’t face two mirrors across from each other. Never stick your chopsticks straight up Don’t go home right after a funeral Keep your shoes off the table And 18 more…

    14 min

  3. NOV 6

    602. Aaron Jackson’s global project, “Planting Peace’ fights every day for a more just, peaceful, loving world through their humanitarian deeds.

    Aaron Jackson is an American, human rights and environmental activist. He was raised in Destin, Florida and attended Valencia College until 2002. After backpacking around the world, he interned at The Homeless Voice, an advocacy group in Davie, Florida and became director of the COSAC Homeless Shelter. The first orphanages he opened in Haiti were established using money he made as a golf caddy while living in a homeless shelter in order to fund the orphanages. Aaron was named a CNN Hero in 2007 after leading a campaign to deworm children in Haiti.     Aaron’s Planting Peace is a global nonprofit organization founded for the purpose of spreading peace in a hurting world. Their projects focus on a range of humanitarian and environmental initiatives, including a multi-national deworming campaign; a network of orphanages and safe havens in developing countries; LGBTQ rights advocacy; the Equality House; and rainforest conservation efforts in the Amazon.   Planting Peace has successfully dewormed over 22 million starving children around the world. Planting Peace has been able to create and sustain a total of 6 orphanages. Four in Haiti and two in India. Planting Peace has rescued 5 elephants from slavery. Planting Peace founded the Equality House, a worldwide symbol and center for advocacy in the movement toward LGBTQ rights. The house sits right across the street from the Westboro Baptist Church. Planting Peace has purchased and protected 2008 acres of Amazon rainforest. Planting Peace has provided basic care such as medical aid, housing, and nutrition to roughly 80,000 refugees in Ukraine and in Bangladesh. Planting Peace has pulled over 20,000 pieces of trash out of our Oceans.  plantingpeace.org

    35 min

  4. NOV 2

    601. World-class musician Stan Kessler shares his keen insight and stories of being a professional trumpet player for over 54 years.

    Trumpet/Flugelhorn player Stan Kessler is a world-class musician. His areas of expertise are in Jazz, R&B, Funk, Brazilian and Afro-Cuban styles. He teaches group psychology dynamics, music improvisation and theory. Stan writes and arranges for small groups. He also understands the music business and well versed in CD production. Learn more about Stan Kessler’s musical history and expertise at:   stantonkessler.com

    1h 5m

  5. OCT 29

    600. Care Tuk shares the meaning her life has given her on her last remaining days here on earth. This maybe the most joyful, heartfelt and meaningful podcast we have done.

    Obstacles and adversity are common to Care Tuk as she turns challenges into opportunities and difficulties into adventures. That is and has been  the hallmark of Care’s powerful, fruitful and joyful life. Doing it with God's help is the cornerstone of her walk in faith.     Like any battle-hardened warrior, Care Tuk wears her scars like a badge of honor. She's found her life turned upside down, her bank account depleted,, infertility issues, adoption, and more. Through her multiple battles with cancer,  a near-death car crash at the hands of a drunk driver, a brain bleed that left her speechless and nearly immobile, she kept going. Even after  the  unexpected death of her daughter and unborn granddaughter, she kept going forward.     Ravaged by the painful side effects of DES (Diethylstilbestrol) – an experimental drug intended to save her life. A body held together by bolts, screws, titanium plates, and 25-pound mono-filament fishing line. You can't find a more dramatic, heart-wrenching, raw, honest, and inspiring story than that of Care.     In this 600th podcast of You Just have To Laugh, Care shares the meaning her life has given her. I am blessed, honored and thank God I turned right instead of left and literally ran into her on a street corner in Ketchican Alaska.

    1h 9m

  6. OCT 26

    599. Comedian Jeff Allen’s latest book, “Are We There Yet” shares inspirational and at times laugh-out-loud stories how God rescued him from alcoholism and despair through the book of Ecclesiastes.

    Comedian, Actor, & Author Jeff Allen prays every time he goes on stage,  “Lord, let Your light shine through. Let them see not the darkness in me, but the light in You.” On his new tour, Are We There Yet? His hilarious comedy drives home the humor in everyday family life, the ups and downs of marriage, the challenge of raising children and the joys of being a grandparent.  In His latest book, “Are We There Yet? Jeff shares in his signature style of stand-up comedy bits, the inspirational and at times laugh-out-loud story of how God rescued him from alcoholism and despair through the book of Ecclesiastes. Jeff fell into substance abuse at an early age, and his problems didn’t magically go away when he got married. In fact, with the arrival of two children, they intensified. The sense that his life was meaningless made his family life as dark and biting as his comedy. But in his darkest moment, an unlikely encounter with the gloomiest book of the Bible set him on the path to salvation. The opening line of Ecclesiastes— “Meaningless, meaningless, all in life is meaningless”—resonated with him. So he kept reading, and soon he discovered the Source of meaning. Eventually, Allen found himself with a revitalized marriage and a repurposed career. If you have struggled to find meaning in your life, this book is for you. “Are we there yet?” Order at Amazon.com jeffallencomedy.com

    25 min

  7. OCT 21

    598. Professional drummer Doug Auwarter keeps the beat rock steady going through a stoke, and cancer and a career of over 40 years.

    Doug Auwarter is as good as they come. He is fine human being, friend and an exceptional drummer. Yes, he has made his living as professional drummer – playing and teaching. He is the author of “Essential Latin styles for the drum set,” and “Essential Rock for the drum set.”  He has played with the finest jazz musicians world-wide . Doug has also been to Brazil many times playing with their finest musicians.  Trust me, you will always be tapping your feet listening to any music Doug is playing.     If you love Brazilian music you will enjoy this podcast even more. Doug takes us inside his life and the head of a musically trained drummer and musician. I didn’t know until the interview that Doug had gone through a stroke and cancer. How he moved through both is inspiring and what’s so cool is during that time, Doug Auwarter never missed a beat. Thanks Doug for sharing your story with the YJHTL family.   Dougauwarter.com

    1h 7m

  8. OCT 18

    597. You talking to me? Alfred Sauchelli Jr. has great stories working with Chazz Palminteri, Robert De Niro and Martin Scorsese.

    Alfred Sauchelli Jr. began his career as an actor working on several projects with Robert De Niro and became one of the boys for quite some time. Al has had the pleasure of working with De Niro on several projects and shared screen time in Bronx tale, Analyze This, Analyze That and also had featured roles in Carlito's way, Sweet and Low Down (Woody Allen), Empire State and Find Me Guilty (Sydney Lumet) with over twenty years of experience, Al's also made several appearances on television shows both past and present. Alfred Sauchelli Jr. was born and raised in new Jersey where he currently resides with his wife and 5 children. He is currently on the series Gravesend on Amazon Prime. Here is a list of the movies and TV series Alfred has been in.  The Irishman The Bronx  Tale Analyze This Analyze That The Irishman The Blacklist Blue Bloods Law & Order Unorganized Crime White Collar Empire State Find Me Guilty

    39 min
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About

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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  • Creator
    David Naster
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2024
  • Episodes
    300
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © David Naster
  • Show Website
    You Just Have To Laugh

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