In this episode on the Just for Fun dock, Jimmy Yeary and Andy Andrews sit down to talk. What happens when two people with interesting backgrounds (who also have interesting perspectives) sit down together for conversations? Get ready to sit back and laugh!
Andy Andrews
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Hailed by a New York Times reporter as “someone who has quietly become one of the most influential people in America,” Andy Andrews is the author of multiple New York Times bestsellers including The Traveler’s Gift and The Noticer. He is also an in-demand speaker, coach, and consultant for the world’s largest organizations.
Both The Noticer and The Traveler’s Gift were featured selections of ABC’s Good Morning America and continue to appear on bestseller lists around the world. His books have been translated into over 40 languages.
Andy has spoken at the request of four different United States presidents, worked extensively with the Department of Defense, regularly addresses the world’s largest corporations. Zig Ziglar once said, “Andy Andrews is the best speaker I have ever seen.”
In addition to his writing and speaking, Andy has established a personally delivered, cost effective, year-long curriculum for organizations, teams, and corporations. Using Creating Measurable Results™ as a platform, he teaches how “to compete in a way your competition doesn’t know a game is going on.” Creating Measurable Results™ has been documented to have helped some clients to double their results within a single year’s time.
Content from Andy
For Your 4th of July…a Priority
History serves as a guide, reminding us of both the virtues and mistakes of the past. History is a teacher that offers valuable lessons for the present and the future. As we celebrate this Independence Day, let us take a moment to appreciate the importance of our nation’s history, seek out the unique perspective of our elders, and preserve their wisdom for the betterment of our society.
Tackling Challenges, One Brick at a Time
Today’s Peace of Wisdom can be found when you simply take the next step.
The Wilhelm Scream
What do Star Wars, Spiderman, The Lord of the Rings, Toy Story, and countless other movies have in common? It’s one of the longest running “inside jokes” in Hollywood and can be traced back more than 70 years…when a man was dragged underwater by an alligator. Seriously! Andy Andrews delivers this hilarious Betcha Didn’t Know. And now, lights, camera, action…scream!
Mama Lies
It’s Mother’s Day Eve…which might be good opportunity to remind Mom about how she demanded we tell the truth…and lied about what would happen if we didn’t! (“When you tell a lie, a little man appears in your eyes and I can see him…”) Now that many of us are adults...
Fast Horses
As of this writing, there are twenty-one horses running in the Kentucky Derby this afternoon. From Forte, currently 3 to 1, all the way to Reincarnate at 50 to 1, the odds are as widely spaced–if names are any indication–as the gap in their owner’s imaginations. Some of the names are great, some are not so great, and a couple are downright horrible.
The Three Billy Goats Gruff
Who doesn’t remember the classic children’s story of The Three Billy Goats Gruff? Amazingly, this Norwegian Fairy Tale written in 1841 has an anti-bullying plot before anyone knew we needed one! In this short story, Andy Andrews does all the voices and narration. The funny sound effects and music just add to the fun. This is one of the best!
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
Written by F. Scott Fitzgerald and published in 1922, this is one of the most intriguing tales you’ll ever hear. Born as an old man, Benjamin Button actually grows younger during the course of his life. Here is the story…
Content from Andy
Frankenstein by Mary Shelley
What happens when ambition gets a little too electrifying? In this episode of In Other Words, Andy Andrews dissects the deeper meaning behind Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein. Is there more to this shocking tale than just a monster? What hidden truths about creation and responsibility are stitched into this 200-year-old classic? You may think you know the story—but do you really? Watch now and discover Frankenstein as you’ve never understood it before!
Lights, Camera, Trivia: Surprising Tales from the World of Film
Betcha Didn’t Know the first motion picture was just two seconds long! Join Andy Andrews as he takes you on a journey through fascinating film trivia, from Louis Le Prince’s groundbreaking 1888 short to today’s cinematic masterpieces. Discover how a barista’s mistake led to a Star Wars planet name, how Chewbacca was inspired by a dog, and how Toto from “The Wizard of Oz” earned more than some actors! Packed with surprising stories, this episode shines a spotlight on the hidden tales of film history!
Scammin’ the Scammer
Ever received one of those calls that you just know is a scam? Andy did, and we recorded the whole thing! Originally posted a few years ago, this hilarious video went viral with over 12 million views. Now, we’re bringing it back to the Just For Fun Dock! Watch as Andy gets a call from his car dealership about missing several letters to extend his warranty—only this is his last chance to claim the offer… or is it? Dive in for a laugh and see how it all unfolds!