Comedian Sam Griesbaum has shared the stage with Tim McGraw, The Statler Brothers, The Oak Ridge Boys, Reba McIntire and many others. He numerous television appearances on A&E’s Evening at the Improv, Comedy Central, Showtime, and TNN. Sam is a very funny and witty mans both on and off-stage. In this very insightful podcast Sam share how important humor is in dealing day to day with caring for his elderly parents and grandparents. His stories are real, funny, and heartwarming. Actually, they are just real funny as you can hear the love and care Sam has for both he and his wife’s parents. Sam explains as both he and his wife understand the value humor and laughing have to keeping your head and wits about you when dealing with sadness, fear and even sometimes anger. Please share as this podcast can and will others when dealing with their elderly sick, parents.

To learn more about You Just Have To Laugh - naster.com

 

 

The Sultans of String are an instrumental music group based in Toronto, Ontario, combining elements of Spanish flamenco, Arabic folk, Cuban rhythms, and French Manouche Gypsy-jazz. The group's leader is producer and Canadian musician Chris McKhool. Chris and I talk about how the group began and the amazing sound and guest artists they play with today. Once you hear them do their rendition of ‘Blowing in the Wind’ with sitar and tabla you will be hooked to their unique sound. They have gotten numerous awards for their works (CD’s)

Luna 

Yalla Yalla 

MOVE 

Symphony! 

Subcontinental Drift 

Christmas Caravan 

Refuge 

Sanctuary

Sultansofstring.com – for more info and purchase their great music

MIles Postlethwait was born premature with midline congenital birth defects. He has undergone dozens of surgeries and treatment procedures. His mother, Marty says, “My life of mothering him was filled with endless days and nights in hospital rooms, doctors’ offices, and recovery waiting rooms. When Miles was four he noticed a lot of kids were alone and needed a doll to be with them during those alone times. Shadow Buddies was then, born. Since 1995, The Shadow Buddies Foundation is a non-profit organization that has been bringing smiles, hope, and companionship to medically challenged children across the country and around the world in the form of cuddly, plush Buddies. When children are faced with a health care challenge, they need a friend to bring along on their journey. Our Shadow Buddies can be there to help your child feel safe and secure during a frightening medical experience. These plush pals help your child understand that no matter what type of illness they may have, they are never alone. Your child can proudly proclaim they have a friend “just like me.” 

www.shadowbuddies.org

 

Pictured - Marty & Miles Postlethwait - Co-Founders of Shadow Buddies

 

 

 Rabbi Michael Zedek and Reverend Bob Hill return by popular demand. In their previous extremely popular podcasts (92 & 93) we discussed the inherent differences between Judaism and Christianity. These two men have been colleagues and friends for years and could be heard on their radio show “Religion on the Line.” In this podcast, I posed the question, what is the meaning we are to glean from the stories in the Old Testament? (Hebrew Bible) Once again a lively and fascinating discussion from two knowledgeable and interesting perspectives.

 

Dan and LeeAnn are featured in the You Just Have To LOVE - the meaning of life book that yours truly wrote. (David Naster) Hearing them talk and giggle on this phone interview is so very charming and cute. And even though the sound gets a little muddled at times because they are both talking through the speaker on one phone, there is no doubt their great care and love for each other.

The "You Just Have To Love – meaning of Life" book can be ordered at:

naster.com/laughstore

1. If The Beatles, Steely Dan and Genesis had a baby, it would be called Colin Peterik.

Colin Peterik is singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer. His songwriting style, draws from pop, psychedelic rock, hip-hop and soul influences, is eclectic. Expertly produced his music is infused with infectious hooks, strong melodies and poignant lyrics.

If his name sounds familiar his father is Jim Peterik who wrote:

Don’t fight the feeling.

Eye of the Tiger – Survivor

Survivor – Survivor

Vehicle - Ides of March

Isn’t it Times – The Beach Boys

Caught Up In You - .38 Special

Heavy Metal – Sammy Haggar

And numerous songs with, Survivor, Ides of March, .38 Special, Pride of Lions and many, many more.

Colin has great stories about hanging with his dad’s rock & roll friends and driving to school with his dad playing all kinds of music for him. Did that affect his song writing?  OH YEA!  Colin’s music, videos and so much more about Colin is at:   https://www.colinpeterik.com

Dave Wilson has lived in Indianapolis his whole life. He shares the excitement he, and the entire city of Indianapolis feel the week leading up to this world-wide sporting event. Dave takes us back to his first Indianapolis 500 race and hearing the cars from his house and school practicing the entire month of May. He has great stories about being a part of race for over 55 years. Dave’s knowledge of the history of the race and drivers is compelling as he shares so many interesting facts.

The Indianapolis 500 is as Americana as it gets every Memorial Day weekend as we salute the brave men and women who have fought for our countries and world’s freedom.

The pictures below is when Dave interviewed Vice President Mike Pence during one race week, and the story leading up to it is hysterical.

This explosive national touring act brings the glory of 80’s music to hundreds of thousands of fans throughout the country with a two-hour plus drop-dead accurate omage to the biggest arena acts in the world. From Van Halen, KISS, Motley Crue, Queen, Journey, and Aerosmith are but a few of the acts fans will see brought to life.

A band puts on a concert Hairball puts on an event! Hairball is a Rock & Roll experience you won't soon forget. The lights, sound, smoke, fire, bombs, and screaming hoards of avid fans...to merely call it a concert would be like calling Mount Rushmore a roadside attraction!

Vocalists Dave Moody joins this YJHTL podcast to talk about the

Rock & Roll soldiers of Hairball who pride themselves on nailing some of the most memorable licks and chops of all time, while adding their own style and flare that they've cultivated over decades of tireless performing. This isn’t a side job. These guys eat, sleep and breathe Rock & Roll!

For more info and concert details: hairballonline.com

Deron Cherry is an American former professional football player who was a free safety for the Kansas City Chiefs in the National Football League (NFL) from 1981 to 1991.

He was a free safety and punter at Rutgers University, intercepting a total of 9 passes over his three seasons, which he returned for 126 yards and two touchdowns. In 1979 and 1980, Cherry earned AP All-East honors. In 1981, he was signed by the Kansas City Chiefs. Regarded as one of the best free safeties to have ever played the game, he was a six-time Pro Bowl selection from 1983 to 1988, starting in five of them in his 11 years with the Chiefs. Few other Chiefs players have been selected to this number of Pro Bowls. He had six, 100 tackle seasons in his 11 years as a member of the Chiefs, career total of 927 tackles. He was a 5-time All-Pro in 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, and 1988. He was also a five-time 1st team All-AFC and two-time 2nd team All-AFC selection. In 1987, he was selected to the Chiefs 25-year All-Time Team. In 1987, he won the Byron "Whizzer" White NFL Man of the Year Award. Prior to receiving this award, he was the Chiefs NFL Man of the Year selection in 1987.

Deron is actively involved in several civic organizations, including Special Olympics, Muscular Dystrophy Association, Project Warmth, Score 1 for Health, Camp Quality USA, and the United Negro College Fund For the past 25 years. His Celebrity Invitational golf tournament has raised over $3 million to support the children of the Kansas City area. Cherry is a frequent guest speaker at civic, charitable, and corporate events throughout the country.

In 1995, Cherry became a limited ownership partner in one of the NFL's then-new expansion teams, the Jacksonville Jaguars. This made him the first minority owner of an NFL franchise in the league's history. Cherry is also a managing general partner with United Beverage, a local Anheuser-Busch distributor.

 

 

Miguel Washington is a very funny comedian on stage. Off stage, he is just as funny, and it is our pleasure to bring Miguel to your ears and hearts. Miguel talks about how the death of his mom, dad and uncle shut him down emotional. Then, he lost his career on cruise ship because of Covid.  This podcast is one of first times he has been able to laugh since. And once again, Miguel was electric on this podcast, SO FUNNY.  Miguel Washington proves how humor and laughter will get you through a tough time. What a joy to talk to him!

miggysworld.com - to contact Miguel Washington.