How Does That Happen Podcast

Reverse running record holder, Aaron Yoder, shares how a knee injury inspired him to start to reverse running and literally turned his life around.

Aaron Also Discusses:

• Growing up on a dairy farm and not liking milk
• Overcoming injuries and adversity
• How injuries pushed him into backwards running
• The process to become a Guinness World Record Holder
• Being a Justin Timberlake look-alike

Aaron Yoder's Bio: Aaron Yoder is a college instructor, coach, part-time pastor, and world-record-holding backwards running champion. One of four brothers who all ran track and field at Ft Hays State University in Kansas, Aaron took up reverse running after developing arthritis in his knee. Since starting to run backwards, Aaron has achieved world-class success, with multiple running titles, including Guinness world records in the backwards mile, 1000 meters, and 200 meters. He's also a backwards running champion in the 800, 1500, 5k 4x400 relay, marathon and was a 4 minute and 4 second forward miles runner and Kansas state high school mile champion. Learn more about this episode at www.laughwithmarc.com/podcast And read my latest blog about Aaron at https://laughwithmarc.com/2020/01/aaron-yoder

Andy Kern describes his adventures and misadventures sneaking into some of the nation's most prestigious sporting events. Andy has managed to sneak, finagle or talk his way into marquee venues, including the Kentucky Derby, the Atlanta Summer Olympics, Oracle Arena, and the Espy Awards. Andy Also Discusses:

• Working as a Commodities Broker
• Not starting comedy until age 37
• Stealing his own vehicles back out of impound
• How he waited 3 hours in a bathroom stall to sneak into an ESPY Awards after-party

Links from this Episode: Alicyn Yaffee (Theme Music): https://bit.ly/33Mghyw Dave Mencarelli: www.davemencarelli.com Marc Yaffee Comedy: www.laughwithmarc.com Marc Yaffee Corporate website: bookmarcnow.com How Does That Happen on iTunes: https://apple.co/2O5k6ri -- Know more about the episode at www.laughwithmarc.com/the-kern-effect/ and check out my new article about Andy Kern at www.laughwithmarc.com/blog/andy-kern/

Sky Hoyt gave up fast food in 1968 (a year before man set foot on the moon) when he started working at a Berkeley, CA vegetarian cafe, during the beginning of the counter-culture and back to land movements in Northern California. Now 50 years into his no-fast-food fast, Sky looks back at the challenges, the benefits and some of the missed pleasures Sky also discusses:

• Growing up in a family that didn't encourage healthy eating
• Being a part of the 60s food-consciousness movement
• Health challenges he's faced despite avoiding fast food for so long
• People's reaction to his no fast-food life

Links from this Episode: Alicyn Yaffee (Theme Music): https://bit.ly/33Mghyw Dave Mencarelli: www.davemencarelli.com Marc Yaffee Comedy: www.laughwithmarc.com Marc Yaffee Corporate website: bookmarcnow.com How Does That Happen on iTunes: https://apple.co/2O5k6ri

Kathryn Kellogg discusses her unexpected path to pursuing a zero waste lifestyle. Originally moved to eliminate plastics from her life following a breast cancer scare, Kathryn developed a lifestyle that has saved her money, reduced her waste stream and improved her health. She shares her journey with Dave and Marc, on how she eventually got to where she and her husband, Justin, have reduced their non-recyclable trash down to two Mason Jars over the last two years. If you think Catherine sounds like some eco-whack job, think again. She is rational, reasoned and funny. Best of all she shares easy, actionable steps for listeners to reduce their own waste streams without disrupting their lifestyle. Kathryn also discusses:

• Meeting her husband and getting him to embrace a no trash lifestyle

• The health dangers of single stream plastics and BPA-coated paper receipts

• Interacting with friends and family who don't share a zero waste lifestyle

• The easiest tips for others to reduce their waste stream

Links from this episode: Kathryn Kellogg Instagram: @Going.zero.waste Kathryn Kellogg Going Zero Waste Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/goingzerowaste/ Kathryn Kellogg's 101 Ways To Go Zero Waste book: https://amzn.to/2YWCoj0 Alicyn Yaffee (Theme Music): https://www.sonicbids.com/band/alicynyaffee Dave Mencarelli: www.davemecarelli.com Marc Yaffee Comedy: www.laughwithmarc.com Marc Yaffee Corporate website: bookmarcnow.com How Does That Happen on iTunes: https://apple.co/2O5k6ri

Dante shares his journey from aspiring child comedian to record-holding, international touring comic Headliner. He shares how he pursued standup from an early age, found support and recognition as a white comedian on BET and went on to amass the most overseas comedy shows for the US Military. Humble, passionate and focused, Dante's story is an inspiration for aspiring comedian or anyone pursuing a career goal they are excited about. Dante also discusses:

• His life growing up on military bases
• His first comedy show at age SEVEN
• Getting onstage at the Hollywood Improv at age 15
• Giving then unknown Comedian, Jamie Foxx, five minutes of his stage time at the La Jolla Comedy Store
• His highlights as a comedian on BET's Comic View
• His highlights entertaining US military personnel in the states and overseas

Links from the podcast:

Dante: www.Comicdante.com www.goldenartistsentertainment.com

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Molly Schuyler shares her journey from a waitress and mom to professional competitive eater. Weighing in at a mere 120lbs, Molly is still a heavyweight in the competitive eating world. Molly chronicles her start in competitive eating, the challenges of doing food challenges while raising four kids and some of her favorite records over the years. Molly's great sense of humor and humble demeanor are a distinct contrast to her killer instinct when it comes to downing food. Molly also discusses:

• Her reasons for getting into competitive eating
• Her relationship with food when not competitive eating
• The challenges and dangers of competitive eating
• Her career highlights that include appearances on America's Got Talent and The Gong Show

Links from the podcast: Molly Schuyler videos Alicyn Yaffee (Theme Music) Marc Yaffee Comedy Marc Yaffee Corporate website How Does That Happen on iTunes

Sammi Obeid shares his journey from double major UC Berkeley graduate to full-time stand up comedian who along the way decided to earn a world record for performing 1002 nights in a row. Sammy shares the highs and lows of the streak and what helped motivate him and keep him on the path to complete what few comedians would even think of trying. Sammy also discusses:

• Childhood influences that led him into comedy
• His first attempt at standup
• How the Great Recession got him laid off and into Stand-Up
• How he survived performing 1002 days in a row

Links from the podcast: Sammy Obeid website Sammy's Twitter: @SammyObeid Sammy's FB fan page Alicyn Yaffee (Theme Music) Marc Yaffee Comedy Marc Yaffee Corporate website How Does That Happen on iTunes

Marc and Dave dive in to Bob Zany's 40-plus year career as a stand-up comedian. Having performed in 50 states and Guam, Bob shares his comedy insights, lessons of the road and tips that have helped him survive and prosper in the evolving comedy landscape. Bob also Discusses:

• His start in comedy at age 15
• Working with Rodney Dangerfield and other comedy legends
• Performing In all 50 states and the island of Guam
• Developing jokes and incorporating props in to his act

Links from this show: Bob Zany website Bob Zany podcast Twitter: @bobzany Marc Yaffee Comedy Marc Yaffee Corporate website How Does That Happen on iTunes

After carefully researching what lead people to get caught robbing banks, Clay Tumey robbed a number of banks over the course of a year. Clay never got caught but decided to turn himself in and change his life shortly after the birth of his son. He eventually plead guilty to three bank robberies and served both state and federal prison time. Clay shares his journey from gainfully employed mechanic to criminal and back to law-abiding citizen. CLAY ALSO DISCUSSES:

• Growing up in a family with bank employees
• Researching the process of robbing banks and what caused people to get caught
• How a case of mistaken identity had his brother's neighbor cop brought in as a suspect in Clay's robberies
• The methods and strategies Clay employed to not get caught
• What Clay did with the money from his heists
• Why having a child changed his perspective on his criminal activities
• His time in prison and life now

Links from this Show: Clay Tumey book site: https://www.amazon.com/Blue-Chip-Store-Robbery-Changed/dp/1632960591 Alicyn Yaffee (Theme Music): https://www.sonicbids.com/band/alicynyaffee/ Marc Yaffee Comedy: www.laughwithmarc.com Marc Yaffee Corporate website: bookmarcnow.com How Does That Happen on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/how-does-that-happen-podcast/id1451558924?mt=2

Guest, Adam Thompson, turns Uber's 5-star rating system on its head by aiming to become the worst-rated Uber driver. Adam's race to the bottom showcases his imagination, chutzpah and humor.

From leaving passengers at wrong locations to bringing his two-year old son along on rides, Adam takes the convenient and reliable out of ride-sharing. Adam's zero-star goal makes for a five-star interview.

Adam also discusses:

• How introduction to Uber and his original motivation
• The merit system of Uber Early interactions with his passengers
• His frustration with ungrateful passengers
• His decision to go rogue and try to zero out his star ratings
• His first passenger ejection
• His Uber Superbowl experiences with Philidelphia Eagles fans when the Superbowl was in Minneapolis
• His time in Jamaica when he became an unauthorized Motor scooter taxi
• His arrest and exoneration for punching a blow-up Joe Camel display and head-butting an off-duty Minneapolis Police Officer

Links from this Show:

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