Best David Naster Podcasts (2025)

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694. Helping others is the heart of You Just Have to LAUGH and these two stories PROVE IT! 10:56

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These two, true stories prove the impotance of helping others. The YJHTL philosophy - Example is the only way to teach. Hopefully you will do the same in helping others. When we do, we help ourselves as well.

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693. Bukeka Blakemore is about to light up your heart and soul with her joyful gifts of music and caring. 51:38

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Through global connection, community engagement, and creative enterprise, Bukeka empowers people worldwide. She is an award-winning singer, speaker, and songwriter, recognized for her inspiring voice, both on and off the stage. Her unique storytelling emphasizes equitable leadership, diversity, inclusion, and creativity in business Bukeka is also t…

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692. Standing on the Corner in Winslow, Arizona - Don Crost keeps the Route 66 ShelterBox boogie going. 10:14

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Making his way across the country on Route 66, Don Crost is bringing the importance of Shelter Box to the world. ShelterBoxes include family-size tents, though the contents differ depending on the disaster and climate. Many are packed with solar lights, water storage and purification equipment, thermal blankets, and cooking utensils. Depending on n…

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691. Route 66 and Healing with Shaman Don and ShelterBox 13:38

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The You Just Have to Laugh connects on Don Crost's Route 66 journey to California – bringing awareness to ShelterBox. Rotary's ShelterBox brings shelter and relief to those in serious need after a major catastrophe. YJHTL is dedicated in helping others. Picture (Don Crost and Bonnie Johnson) Link to donation - https://shelterboxusa.org/blog/2500-mi…

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690. Shelter Box heads on Route 66 to bring awareness to help real people in a real crisis to bring shelter. 20:05

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Don Crost joins the YJHTL podcast to share the brilliance of the Rotary shelter box. The signature green boxes are adapted to fit the emergency before being transported on scant notice. Most boxes include family-size tents, though the contents differ depending on the disaster and climate. Many are packed with solar lights, water storage and purific…

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689. You just won 500 million dollars in the lottery. Do you buy your own jet or lease one. Pilot Dave Moore lets you know what's best for you. 49:20

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Dave Moore has been a professional pilot for over 40 years. He shares his vast experience and love for flying. He also lets you know your best options for buying or leasing a jet after you win that BIG LOTTERY. This podcast is a fascinating insight into the profession of flying.

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688. "He's Flawless. Because he works on it." An insightful interview with professional musician, Brian Ward. 52:40

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Brian Ward is the best of the best. To hear him play the piano and organ is a gift to your ears and soul. A fellow musician describes Brain's playing as, 'flawless.' His solos when playing jazz are captivating, bringing big applause from those who are fortunate enough to hear him play live. And what got my attention is that when he plays his solos,…

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687. Finding the humor in our emotional crossroads. 12:10

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We all go through emotional crossroads. getting through them is the hard part. Humor and laughter can be two of the tools to help you get through them easier. David share some stories how that is possible. yjhtl.com

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686. You Just Have To Laugh when you are a process server. 34:58

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One of Amber DiGiovanni's many talents is being a process server. If you didn't have a sense of humor it would be a alot harder to do. Amber shares some very funny stories of what she has experienced serving people legal documents.

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685. More true and funny stories how Real People found the Real Funny through their Real Problems. 10:30

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The podcast features true stories how Real People found the Real Funny through their Real problems. Hopefully the stories make you laugh and see that humor and laughter are both possible during turbulent times. yjhtl.com

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684. Beyond Boredom and Anxiety to achieving the state of 'flow' is the 'high' that is possible in achieving any task. Dr. Sue Jackson brings us the proof. 51:44

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Dr Sue Jackson is an experienced psychologist with a special interest in working with individuals in high-performance domains (including athletes, medical doctors, business professionals, artists) to help them tap into their potential to find the optimal psychological state of flow in performance challenges, or simply with life as it is happening i…

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683. Reverend Bob Hill and Rabbi Michael Zedek share how to lower the temperature in our reaction to the violence we are witnessing not only in America, but around the world. 40:18

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YJHTL is not only about humor and laughter but about how faith and helping others can get us through tough times. We are in tough and violent times right now. And not just in America, but all over the world. Reverend Bob Hill and Rabbi Michael Zedek join the YJHTL podcast to offer sound suggestions on how we can lower the temperature on our reactio…

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682. You Just have To Put STUPID people in their place. 3:39

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I had to put the stupid grocery clerk in her place. WHY? Because I could. And she needed the truth instead of her woke fantacy.

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681. Great comedian, successful businessman and philanthropist describes what Elliott Threat has done. Who he is, is a great father who serves humanity. 55:12

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Elliott Threatt was the youngest boy of 4 children. His parents were very active in the early civil rights movement. James Threatt, Elliotts father, was one of the first black elected officials in the state of New Jersey and the nation. A young Elliott watched the likes of great Jackie Robinson, tennis pioneer Arthur Ashe and noted poet Langton Hug…

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680. What is funny when you get a liver transplant? Amy Honeycutt shares why SHE JUST HAD TO LAUGH when she did. 50:05

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Amy Honeycutt received a liver transplant in 2011 and became a donor family member in 2016. She currently works as an RN Allocation Coordinator in sunny San Diego and is school to become a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. Other than work, school, and numerous professional and advocacy endeavors, Amy enjoys traveling with her boyfriend,…

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679. Performing Jazz and stand-up comedy are one in the same as World-Class trumpet player Stanton Kessler and comedian David Naster prove it. 42:33

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As a world-class trumpet, Stanton Kessler has got the 'chops.' He has over 50 years to back that up. David Naster has over 48 years of being a professional comedian with the 'chops' to back that up. The boys discuss the similarities of both jazz and comedy and the differences of how they affect us emotionally and physically. You will enjoy their ex…

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678. From American Show Business to the meaning spiritual journey of faith, Esther Lewin shares her fascinating story of moving to Israel. 56:09

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This podcast has a special place in my heart because it is with my beloved niece. Paris Naster. She was bound for the Spotlight of Broadway when the Ohr of Judaism shined brighter. Ohr is one of the two main Kabbalistic metaphors for the light of understanding God with the mystery of divine influence, along with the other metaphor of the human soul…

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677. Jeff Matovic returns to share how faith got him to finally manage his Tourettes. And that is the faith in himself as well as God. 49:18

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Jeff Matovic returns to the YJHTL podcast to share how faith in God and himself led him to be the first person to have his Tourette Syndrome controlled through deep brain stimulation. Jeff's story is amazing. His faith is inspiring.

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676. Complete your mission whatever it is how Michael Panethiere lives - by doing what he loves. 1:10:56

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Michael Panethiere is proficient in both hemisphere's of the brain including being a world class musician and a Ph.D in ConstructionScience/Electrical Engineering. His Professional Registration: (P.E., Electrical) includes the states of Kansas, Missouri, Arizona, Nebraska, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Indiana, Colorado, Oklahoma, Ohio, Virginia, Iowa, C…

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675. The fascinating world of Mourning Doves with Elizabeth Stoaks. 41:56

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Ever since Mourning Doves started using my patio as their nesting home I have been fascinated by these glorious creatures. Elizabeth Stoaks joins the YJHTL podcast to explain all about Mourning Doves. Elizabeth is with the Burroughs Audubon Society of Greater Kansas City. www.burroughs.org 816-795-8177…

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674. The gear firefighters wear to fight fires is actually killing them, Jean Wynn shares her discovery after her husband Captain Ray Wynn died of cancer. 33:31

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After 32 yr career on the Kansas City Missouri Fire Dept. Captain Ray Wynn died from occupational cancer due to exposures to toxins in his Bunker Gear . His wife Jean is working to get laws changed to get benefit federal benefits

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673. Mushrooms have enormous health benefits and MyCo Planet's founder Robin Moore shares her scientific driven business. 28:01

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MyCo Planet is a USDA Organic certified urban mushroom farm that is proudly woman-owned. They specialize in growing gourmet mushrooms with a focus on leaving a positive impact on our environment and helping people get started with their mycological journey. Robin Moore is a proud mother, trained biologist and founder of MyCo Planet. She started gro…

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672. Honor to the Elderly - they have experienced a lot. 6:51

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A tribute to the elderly. We rock!

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671. Taking you through my 93 hour fast with water only. 20:57

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I did a 93 hour hour water fast - yes water only. All for health reasons. I will take your through the netire process and how I benefitted from it.

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670. Want to be a news sportscaster? Hall of Famer Frank Boal tells you how he did it. 1:01:34

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The story goes that Kansas City was just supposed to be a pit stop on the road back home for Frank Boal. He'd cut his teeth in a large television market and eventually go cover the boyhood teams he once cheered. But once he got to Kansas City he loved it. The people reminded him of people in Pittsburgh, his hometown. They're warm, charming and love…

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669. Three great stories to make you laugh and touch your heart from the You Just Have To Laugh Family. 5:49

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This podcast is short and oh so sweet. I specially chose these three stories to show how families going through not-so-funny times have used humor to get through them. I sincerely hope they help if you are going through a turbulent time.

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668. "My outlook on life — the sky's the limit now." - Jeff Matovic, the first person on planet earth to beat Tourettes Syndrome. 43:40

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After suffering from Tourette's for years—with his tics and outbursts getting progressively worse and with no results coming from drugs or physical or spiritual therapy—Jeff Matovic was able to convince his doctors and insurance company to try a risky deep brain stimulation treatment, a surgery that involves the implantation of a pacemaker for the …

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667. Make the choice to laugh and think funny - It's the best way to live and love. 11:58

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This podcast features me, David, your humble and charming host. I share why making the choice to laugh and find humor in life, especially during the tough times will help get through them and lead to a more fun and enjoyable life!

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666. Independence Day. Shouldn't we celebrate that every day? And that's for ever country who celebrates there Independence. 7:04

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Your charming host delves into the true meaning of Independence for individuals and their country. On this July 4th of 1025 I believe we all must celebrate everday our independence with gratitude and thankfulness. No matter what country we live in.

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665. Ever want to live in a bus with your dog? Amber DiGiovannii did and did the entire rehab herself. 27:34

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Chef Amber DiGiovanni redid an old church bus including a stove, bathtub, office/dining area and so much more. She did the entire rehab and lived in it for with her wonder dog and—well, I'll let her tell you the rest of the story…

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664. How doves taught me how to live. 18:18

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This is a true story about two baby doves that were born on a plant in my patio – 5 stories high. From the mother cooing outside my window, to her laying the eggs and watching the babies being hatched and watching the babies take flight after they were big enough, I was there for the entire process. I learned to be calm, peaceful and let nature do …

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663. What is Yacht Rock? Is it really a musical genre? 23:18

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Yacht rock is a subgenre of soft rock, popular from the mid-1970s to the mid-1980s, characterized by its smooth, sophisticated sound and often associated with a leisurely, upscale lifestyle. It draws inspiration from smooth soul, smooth jazz, R&B, and disco, featuring polished production, mellow vocals, and catchy, melodic compositions. The term "y…

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662. Andrew Widman is all heart, with a new one (Transplant) and extraordinary faith. On top of being a good man. 55:53

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Andrew Widman shares his extraordinary journey of getting a heart transplant. His attitude, faith and love of family is all heart, and them some.

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661. Sam Gray went from a 15-year-old entrepreneur to a leading expert in Nashville's dynamic real estate market. He's only 21. 26:29

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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, confid…

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660. The physical and emotional pain you have worked through is your gift to give to humanity and Joey Corona proves it. 47:24

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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 me…

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659. The heart has a mind of it's own and may be the reason to live through your heart and not your mind. 8:22

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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 reaso…

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658. Gun N Hoses raises money for the families of slain first responders. Great night. Great Fights. 23:56

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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…

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657. A rare and insightful interview with Legendary and World Class Keyboard Keyboardist, Brian Auger. 1:22:15

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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 jus…

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656. Serving God to the Tea with Don Dollar. 50:09

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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 sen…

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655. Art and music are a beautiful harmony - just like James and K Hahn. 57:08

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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 c…

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654. Humor, Laughter, Faith and helping others helps Kelsey get through her epilepsy 26:22

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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 abo…

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653. From Tower of Power to a power greater than himself virtuoso musician Mike Bogart shares his melodic spiritual awakening. 44:48

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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 2…

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652. Dan Israel was a superstar. There was no one like him. This is loving tribute to Danny from two of his good friends. 51:49

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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 …

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651. THRIVING, not just surviving childhood trauma with Amber DiGiovanni. 38:46

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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…

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650. Is AI going to take over humankind? Part Two with Tyler Woodard. 28:27

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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.

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649. A easy way to understand AI with Tyler Woodard. (who I called Taylor the entire time) 38:43

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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.

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647. A humorous and honest take on if the world is declining in morality with David. 15:59

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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 [email protected]

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646. Hitting Rock Bottom is the perfect place to creating your wonderful life. 15:34

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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.

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645. Dining with the Dog-Ma! Animal lover and Chef Amber DiGiovanni helps people transform their and their dogs lives with powerful canine nutritional information. 40:47

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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…

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644. Part two with Istvan Javorek. He became a world class weightlifting and conditioning coach that the greatest athletes in the world have used. 58:14

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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…