Show Notes with Links:
- I ask about his name: Robert “RoBEAR” Isenberg, and he tells the story of its genesis.
- We’re talking about his latest book: Why Men are Suspicious of Yoga: Some Funny Stories & Some Not So Funny
- But first, I ask him when he first realized he could make people laugh. His answer will surprise you!
- He talks about the troubles he had at school because of learning disabilities, and his early jobs selling encyclopedias and “fairly good” roast beef sandwiches! He attended Boston Latin School.
- One of his chapters is about his interesting face. In FACE IT—for no apparent reason, people tell him how much $$$ they have . . . and swear they’ve seen him on TV! (I’m frequently told I look like someone’s aunt or grandmother…)
- He talks about his character Mr. Fridge.
- In his chapter about hugging (he was not hugged as a child), he talks about how not everyone is a “good hugger.” He praises his very loving wife, Esther, for her affectionate nature.
- He talks about what a difficult life it is for comedians, having to try to make people laugh night after night, because humor is so very subjective.
- RoBEAR confesses to his habit of buying gadgets advertised on TV. His chapter A Collection of Nothing might strike a chord!
- RoBEAR warns listeners to beware of SCAMMERS!
- Check out the website Writers Beware.
- He discusses the not-so-funny chapter Where has Humor Gone, which brings up the current political environment.
- His book WHAM BAM! will take readers to NYC in the roaring ’60s.
- His title chapter–Why Men are Suspicious of Yoga–is a hoot! It would seem that men and women do, indeed, think differently!
- I ask if he is still performing live, and suggested he should not perform dead!
- He has some advice for those who want to do stand-up . . . or write a book!
- We get a surprise visit from his wife, Esther!
- Follow and find RoBEAR’s work here:
https://authorrobertrobearisenberg.com/
info@robertrobearisenberg.com - Find his books on Amazon!
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