Introducing the CHIN group, Creative Humorists Inspiring Noodling. These are a bunch of AATH members of all levels joining together as a result of wanting to connect creatives, humor, and community! Listen as they describe the feeling of an AATH conference, discuss their experience in the Humor Academy, try and come up with ways to solve problems with humor, and just laugh and have fun. Giggle with the CHINS!
Dick Hardwick, Corporate Comedian, and Clean Comedy! He has won the Gong Show twice, was a Star Search winner for one week and he talks with us about his history as an entertainer. Discussing his experience with such legends as Jerry Van Dyke, Jimmy Buffet, Reba McEntire, performing with Disney and at the Grand Ole Opry! Have a laugh and have a listen!
Serhiy Velichanskyi is a Ukrainian professional improviser and started Improversity as a way to help ESL teachers use improv and humor in teaching English. His plans were interrupted by the invasion of Ukraine. Here he discusses how to improvise with war and find humor in difficult situations. Katy BEE and Jim-Bob are very grateful for this interview and learned some Ukrainian language in the process! Follow the link to learn more about Improversity! https://improversity.org/...
Jim-Bob Williams and Katy BEE interview Dutch Martin this month about his history as a comedian and all of his other amazing talents. Dutch Martin is in year 2 of the Humor Academy and started out running! He has studied improv, and taken many stand up classes and even added some humor to his yoga classes! He is a talented DOD professional in Northern Virginia, as well as a licensed hypnotist, yoga instructor, NLP practitioner (almost) and a great stand up comedian with an international way of l...
For the past five years or so, Chip Lutz has driven the AATH into some amazing places, as past president, founder of the Humor Round Up and the man who made this Laughbox Podcast! In this episode he hands off the reigns of this glorious audio experience to Jim-Bob Williams and Katy BEE. Chip Lutz, who is he? Well, we stole this directly from his website (link below). Listen as he describes his next life steps during this podcast! Who is this Guy? Lieutenant Commander Chip Lutz, USN(Ret), MSEd, C...
We all have a story but sometimes we might not think that anyone wants to hear it OR we're scared to tell it. There's power in your story...for you and those around you. On this episode I get to talk with story telling maven, Johanna Walker, about how to step up, step out, and step into sharing you....and your story. ENJOY! More on Johanna.... Johanna is the fear-blasting, storytelling maven for coaches, consultants, leaders and change-makers. As a keynote speaker and workshop facilitator, she’s...
Jill Knox was a light to the world and had a positive impact on everyone she met. She not only served as President and board member of the Association but also was critical in the development and continuation of AATH's Humor Academy. On this episode of Laughbox, AATH remembers Jill. We share some stories, some memories and even some laughs. Jill Poole Knox August 1, 1948 - January 16, 2021 Jill Poole Knox, 72, of Oceanside, CA, passed away on January 16, 2021 from complications related to type 1...
If you're like me, you've had those experiences in your life where you were sure that something BIGGER was happening but it was difficult to wrap your head around it. Those are the moments were AWE was a factor...it took your breath away...it made you think...it put you in the moment that you needed to be in (perhaps at that moment). On this episode, I talk to my good friend, Allen Klein, about his new book, The Awe Factor, and we talk about all of those moments. More importantly, we talk about ...
WOW! What a great time I had talking with Kathy Klotz-Guest on this episode. We talk improv, we talk comedy, we talk leadership...we talk about it all! I think you'll dig her too...Check it out! More on Kathy... Kathy Klotz-Guest, MA, MBA combines her business and comedy backgrounds to teach leaders, teams, and professionals how to use humor to enhance their business and personal lives. A former Silicon Valley marketing executive and improv comedian for over 20 years, she has been featured in Fo...
First, let me apologize for not putting more episodes up as of late. I started a full time school program and have been trying to get a good rhythm down on life. But....I don't get paid for this so....here we are. This episode is rock solid. Jeff Harry is a man after our own heart. He believes in the lighter side and you'll find that out as we delve into the inner workings of his work. ENJOY! More on Jeff: Jeff Harry shows individuals and companies how to tap into their true selves, to feel thei...
“It is time for parents to teach young people early on that in diversity there is beauty and there is strength."—Maya Angelou Are you as tired of watching the news as I am? Then....we've got something completely different to approach on this episode of Laughbox! On this episode, I get to talk to my good friend, Lisa Koenecke...."The Inclusion Ally!" Within our association, we do a really good job of bringing everyone into the fold but, as you know, we are a bit different as a group. Most organiz...
"To truly laugh, you must be able to take your pain and play with it." - Charlie Chaplin If you're like me, you've been in the house for about a month and maybe finding the funny to cope is becoming a little harder to do. Don't fret....we at AATH have your back and have decided to bring another expert on the show to share his wisdom on how to cope during the coronavirus! This episode brings the wit and wisdom of Dr. Steve Sultanoff. Steve has been on the show before and, if you've heard him, you...
I have four children and love them all, however, I usually loved them more when we had some time apart. I couldn't even imagine if I had to teach them something.....they'd still be in remediation. If you're in that boat, DO NOT FRET! We, at AATH, have brought together some experts on how to get the job done, have fun, and make the learning stick (and keep your sanity in the process). If you'd like more resources on using humor, play or laughter in the learning process, contact us on our website:...
"He who laughs, lasts." –Mary Pettibone Poole Yes, my friends, we are living in interesting times. What does the future look like? None of us know and that can be very disconcerting. One thing we know will remain is our ability to laugh. Although life right now is anxious and uncertain, one of the interesting byproducts is how humor is helping people cope. We, at AATH, have always known that humor is the great emotional equalizer and so we've brought together some of our best and brightest to di...
"Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin I've titled this episode "It's About Time" because it is about time that I aired it! My own mistake. David and I had a great conversation at the conference last year and then I lost the interview. Well, actually, I misplaced it. Then....the other day...I found it! YAHTZEE!! David and I discussed a lot of interesting humor related topics but what was most interesting is how he uses humor to engage his stu...
"Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food" – Hippocrates I love to eat! What can I say? Most days, I wake up thinking about what I'm going to eat the rest of the day and (quite possibly) tomorrow! I'm really excited to share the interview with this episode's guest, Dr. Glenn Livingston. Glenn shares his own journey with food addiction and binge eating and how you can get past that to never binge again! I know you'll love Glenn as much as I did! ENJOY! More on Glenn... Glenn Livingston, ...
"Follow your inner moonlight; don’t hide the madness.”– Allen Ginsberg Here we go! Are you ready? Did you know we're in the fourth year of the podcast? I learn a LOT from my guests...just like you do. And, this episode is no different! On this episode, I had the great privilege to talk with David Rendall. He's the author of four books and, although we don't talk about just one in particular, he shares his philosophies that are intertwined in them all. If you've been told to be something you're n...
"Laugh as much as possible, always laugh. It's the sweetest thing one can do for oneself & one's fellow human beings." –Maya Angelou WOWZA! I love talking to people that stretch my brain and that's what happened on this episode. It's not a surprise because our guest, Dr. Heidi Hanna, is one of the smartest people I know! Heidi and I talk about some of the new research she is doing in the world of humor and the brain so grab something to write with and on....you're going to want to take notes...
"A person’s maturity consists in having found again the seriousness one had as a child, at play." -Frederic Nietsche First things first.....are you registered for the conference? If not, WHY NOT!? If not today, WHEN!? Get it done! You don't want to miss out on the opportunity to laugh, learn, and connect! In this episode, I had the great pleasure to talk with Marcey Rader and discuss her book, Work Well, Play More! She shares some great tips on integrating health, wellness and PLAY into your eve...
"The human brain is a most unusual instrument of elegant and as yet unknown capacity." - Stuart Seaton One of my New Year's goals was to spend more time in the present.....but my brain keeps getting in the way! How about you? Do you want to be mindful, meditate or just calm the monkeys in your head? If so, this episode will get you there! This episode's guest is Ariel Garten. She is the creator of a product called, Muse, and it can help YOU train your brain. Ariel and I talk about Muse but we hi...
So the server asked me what I wanted and I said that I'd take a full order of happiness. It's what is on today's menu! On this episode, I had the great pleasure to talk with Sean Webb about his books on mind hacking happiness. I won't bore you with my version of what we talked about because it PALES in comparison to the actual interview. But....you can take this to the lavatory, it is pretty awesome. He has done the research and we get to benefit from it! ENJOY! More on Sean... As the author of ...
“We cannot cure the world of sorrows, but we can choose to live in joy.” —Joseph Campbell We're back for season three and kicking it off strong! New intro, new outro and a great line up of guests....starting off with Steve Wilson! Steve and I have a great conversation about his journey from psychologist to Joyologist and what joyology is all about. He shares some history about how far therapeutic humor has come and how far we have to go. I know you'll dig it as much as I did! Also, I must give a...
"It is in games that many men discover their paradise." - Robert Wilson Lynd Here it is...our last episode of the season. I take the summer off so I can play a bit more, which is AWESOME because we're hitting a bit of that in this episode. In this episode, I had the great pleasure to talk with Mary Couzin. Mary is a super cool person and has it going on. She invented (yes, invented) the Chicago Toy and Game Fair and is a game developer herself. We talk about her journey in the world of toys, gam...
“Life keeps throwing me stones. And I keep finding the diamonds.” – Ana Claudia Antunes Once in a while you get the opportunity to meet people whose joy is so genuine it can't help but inspire you. That's how it was when I first met this week's guest, Shauna Bruce-Hamburger. Shauna doesn't let anything in life hold her back. She and I talk about overcoming life's challenges and how you can bounce back and live a life filled with real joy. I had so much fun with Shauna that I didn't want the conv...
“The only thing that is ultimately real about your journey is the step that you are taking at this moment. That’s all there ever is.” - Eckhart Tolle Are you really busy? Do you spend most of your time thinking you don't have enough time to do all the things you want to do? Do you wish you could just take a moment to enjoy a moment when you have that moment? YOU'RE NOT ALONE! We all live busy lives and it is becoming increasingly difficult to be present when you have the opportunity. In this epi...
"Laugh as much as possible, always laugh. It's the sweetest thing one can do for oneself & one's fellow human beings." - Maya Angelou Have you got a big thought? Have you ever contemplated taking your big thought and putting together a TEDx talk? I've mulled over both of those questions (but usually stop at the first). On this episode, I talk to long time friend, Debra Joy Hart, about her journey with designing and delivering a great TEDx talk last fall. She shares the trials, tribulations, ...
“Yesterday is not ours to recover, but tomorrow is ours to win or lose.” — Lyndon B. Johnson We are just a little over a week post conference and I'm still reeling from all of the great information I learned and relationships that were built! It's hard to go back to regular life after a life altering experience like the AATH conference! In this episode, I'm talking to my good friend, Dr. Tina Hallis. Tina is a scientist who turned her focus towards positive psychology and hasn't turned back sinc...
HOORAY FOR HUMOR MONTH! What are you doing to celebrate Humor Month? Me? I'm going to the AATH conference AND I'm talking with cool humor people...like my guest this week, Andrew Tarvin. Drew has been on the show before and in this episode we talk about his new book, Humor That Works. This is, honestly, one of the best books I've read on the application of humor in the workplace. It's smart, research based, and has stuff you can use right now to make a positive difference for yourself and your t...
"That's your best friend and your worst enemy - your own brain." -Fred Durst What's holding YOU back? If you're like me (and I'm guessing you are) it's you. I can be my own worst enemy in doing what I need to do and getting where I need to go. As luck would have it...my guest this week, Michele Molitor, specializes in getting at the root of the issue and helping people rewire their brain FAST...some would say rapidly. We hit a lot during the course of our conversation and I know you'll dig every...
“When we get too caught up in the busyness of the world, we lose connection with one another – and ourselves.” – Jack Kornfield I spend a lot of my time around technology. I've never considered myself a techno-guy but I am a consistent user. As a user, technology can also be a distraction. This week, we learn about leveraging it! My guest on this episode is Robert Plotkin. Robert has not only a tech background but also a martial arts background, which make him uniquely qualified to put the two c...
