Episodes

  • 21 - King of the Island Airwaves
    Jul 22 2021

    Some people seek fame and notoriety while others seek a faraway island life of peace and  tranquillity. Myk Powell managed to do both, going from unpaid radio intern to the king of talk radio on America’s most far-flung soil, the island of Guam.  Myk’s tale of the airwaves, tracks his unconventional radio career that started in high school when he answered the phone for a Honolulu radio personality while picking up an album he won in a contest.

     

     Mike’s fateful encounter with  Captain Cook (Yes Captain Cook Radio Personality, it was the 1970s), landed him a radio producer job. That job morphed in to  an on air DJ spot when he took over the microphone as  other station staffers rushed to the office of the station programming director,  who had just committed suicide.   You imagine how his career morphed from there.

     

    Mike ended up working in Hawaii radio from age 15 to age 30, before ending up being recruited to work on Guam, a tiny US territory he knew nothing about.

    Episode 21 highlights Myk’s unusual and successful career that proves breaks in life truly can happen in an instant.  Enjoy episode 21, King of the Island Airwaves.

     

    Episode 21:

    Comedian, former radio personality and talk show host, Myk Powell, discusses his radio career that landed him on the island of Guam where he became the top rated talk show host for 10 years.

     

    Myk Also Discuss:

    • Having his own overnight radio show in Honolulu while still in high school
    • The politics and unpredictability of the radio business
    • Receiving the island of Guam’s highest civilian award,  The Order of Chamorro

    Links from this Episode:

    Myk Powell:  https://www.facebook.com/myk.powell

    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://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-does-that-happen-podcast/id1451558924

    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://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-does-that-happen-podcast/id1451558924

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    35 mins
  • 20 - Humpback Vs. Kayak
    Apr 20 2021

    Friends, Julie McSorley and Liz Cottrell, share how a peaceful day of whale watching turned in to a near death experience as the two ended up in the mouth of a whale. The two ladies talk about when it’s like to experience a whale up close and personal. They also discuss the aftermath of the incident and how their story became a viral news share.

    Julie and Liz Also Discuss:

    • Unusual interviews they had with global media
    • Reactions of eyewitnesses
    • How family members found out about their near-death encounter
    • Are effects of a near-death experience with a whale

    Links from this Episode:

    News Story About Whale Encounter: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aVyYWXavJSc

    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://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-does-that-happen-podcast/id1451558924

    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://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-does-that-happen-podcast/id1451558924

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    27 mins
  • 19 - 23 Million Mile Man
    Mar 19 2021

    Tom Stuker, chronicles his legendary exploits as the worlds most frequent flyer with 23,000,000+ miles flown to date (equal to nearly 100 times back and forth to the moon). From his early days when he was afraid to fly to his goal to reach 25 million flight miles, Tom shares his most memorable celebrity encounters, craziest flight experiences and what it was like to the inspire a major movie, as well as star in his own unscripted TV show.

    Tom Also Discusses:

    • His lasting friendships with airline employees
    • The United Airlines party thrown for him when he reached 10 million miles
    • Unforgettable inflight experiences
    • Having his own Spike TV show
    • His favorite celebrities
    • His upcoming book, Time Flies

     

    Links from this episode:

    Tom Stuker Profiled; https://automotivetrainingnetwork.com/worlds-frequent-flyer-tom-stuker/

    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://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-does-that-happen-podcast/id1451558924

    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://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-does-that-happen-podcast/id1451558924

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    48 mins
  • 18 - TEMP SERVICE TALIBAN
    Feb 8 2021

    Comedian Jim Fleming shares his bizarre temp job where he and other towns people from Fallon, Nevada posed as Taliban fighters to help train U.S. Marines, preparing for deployment in Afghanistan. Armed with AK47s and multiple rounds of blanks and minimal preparation, Fleming and his fellow Fallonites, engaged in multiple combat scenarios against the Marines, including fake ambushes, roadside bomb encounters and hostage situations. Fleming came to respect the discipline of the Marines while questioning the private contractors leading his $15 rent-a-Taliban operation.


    Jim Also Discusses:

    • His interactions with the other Taliban stand-ins
    • How playing a guard give him brought out some unsavory instincts in him
    • Getting strafed by F18 Fighter jets and other surprises


    Links from this episode:


    Jim Fleming Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/james.fleming.58511
    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://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-does-that-happen-podcast/id1451558924
    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://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-does-that-happen-podcast/id1451558924

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    38 mins
  • 17 - Getting The Last Laugh with Lynn Ruth Miller
    Jan 13 2021
    At an age when most people are struggling to get out of bed, Lynn Ruth Miller is running circles around people half her age. Now 87, this octogenarian energizer bunny, has solidified a comedy career on both sides of the Atlantic, a career that didn’t even start until age 70.   Some say the best comedy comes from pain. This could explain Lynn Ruth‘s stand-up success.  Aside from her advanced years, which truly sets  apart from most comedians, her life journey included a severely dysfunctional upbringing, two failed marriages, anorexia and surprise, low self-esteem.  Not only did Lynn Ruth dive head-first into comedy at age 70, she took an opportunity to perform in England and ended up relocating there, earning accolades and new fans in the process.  More importantly she has embraced and her age with joy and acceptance.    I’ve interviewed a number of record holders for my podcast but if few if any have Lynn Ruth‘s fearless attitude, indomitable spirit and zest for life. Even if her comedy was not your cup of English tea, her interview alone is worth her  insights  on the importance of attitude and mindset.   Enjoy Episode 17 and Lynn Ruth.    Lynn Ruth Also Discusses:  
    • What it feels like to be 87
    • Her creative interests outside of comedy
    • Different audience perspectives around the world 
    • Her talk about optimistic aging
    • Having a show already scheduled for her 100th birthday 
        Links from this episode:  
    • Lynn Ruth Miller Website:  http://www.lynnruthmiller.net
    • Lynn Ruth Miller Facebook:   https://www.facebook.com/groups/1325208014354325
    • Lynn Ruth Miller Book Link: http://mybook.to/lynnruthmiller   
    • 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://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-does-that-happen-podcast/id1451558924
    • 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://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-does-that-happen-podcast/id1451558924
     
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    57 mins
  • 16 - Comedy Lord of the Rings
    Dec 4 2020

    Tommy Savitt, aka Tommy Lama discusses his record-setting fete of winning four major comedy competitions, over some of the funniest comedians working today.  Tommy talks about his start in the New York comedy scene while attending law school and how going onstage between the likes of Dave Attell, Patrice O’Neal, Jim Norton, Dave Chapelle and other comedy heavyweights, helped steel and develop his comedy voice.   Tommy talks about his New York and comedy competition experiences, his overseas Armed Forces Entertainment travels with Host , Marc Yaffee and his love of Golden Tee. Tommy also traces his metamorphises  from  the  character, “Hey Tommy,” (Based on his Brooklyn upbringing and law school experiences)  to his current on comedy incarnation, Tommy Lama, self-help guru. 

     

    Tommy Also Discusses:

    • His love of Canadian comedy fans
    • Getting “juiced” by “Juicy Girls”
    • The science of performing in a comedy competition

     

    Links from this episode:

    • Tommy Savitt (aka Tommy Lama): https://www.tommylama.com
    • Tommy Savitt Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/heytommysavitt
    • 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://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-does-that-happen-podcast/id1451558924
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    46 mins
  • 15 Reaching New Heights
    Nov 8 2020

    Keith Nelson shares his life adventures that have included world track and field records, a TV sitcom, martial arts mastery and of course, his successful standup career.  This episode with Keith came in at 59 minutes, the longest ever on How Does That Happen.  However, with his banter, humor and stories, the episode definitely seemed too short.  

     

    Links from this Episode:   Alicyn Yaffee (Theme Music): https://bit.ly/33Mghyw
    Marc Yaffee Comedy: www.laughwithmarc.com 
    Marc Yaffee Corporate website: bookmarcnow.com 
    How Does That Happen on iTunes: https://apple.co/2O5k6ri Keith Ross Nelson IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2906968/ Keith Ross Nelson, New York Weekly:https://nyweekly.com/entertainment/keith-ross-nelson-comedian-of-30-years-track-record-breaker-at-45-black-belter-at-63/
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    59 mins
  • Episode 14- America's Funniest Mayor
    Sep 13 2020

    Jeremy Nunes, is a comedian hailing from Dawson, IL.  The 18-year comedy veteran has not only toured across the country performing stand-up but he served two years as Town Alderman before being elected Mayor of Dawson.  A week after winning election, Jeremy married his wife and went on to serve a four-year mayoral term while still doing stand-up and starting a family.

    While Nunes dealt with zoning issues, municipal workers and other mayoral duties, he and his wife had two children and he continued doing stand-up comedy during his term.  Nunes is currently finishing up a soon to be released book about his time in office,  He has been seen on Dry Bar Comedy and his new comedy special will be coming out soon on Amazon Prime.

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    40 mins