Tag: #humor

Jerry Zezima Humor Writer – The Good Humor Man…

by Billy Dees, posted in Books, Media, Podcast

On this episode, we are talking to humor writer, Jerry Zezima. We discuss Jerry’s latest book, ” The Good Humor Man: Tales of Life, Laughter and, for Dessert, Ice Cream,” which is a collection of humorous stories about family and everyday life. The interview emphasizes the importance of laughter and positivity, especially in the current divisive and difficult environment. Jerry believes that humor can provide perspective and help people cope with difficult situations.

Jerry’s writing style focuses on good-natured, self-deprecating humor, and he avoids writing about politics or world affairs. Instead, he writes about everyday life experiences that everyone can relate to. His family is a source of inspiration for his writing, and he often writes about them with warmth and love.

Jerry Zezima

Jerry’s book is a welcome respite from the negativity and bad news that is prevalent today. It is a convenient read for busy schedules, as readers can pick it up and read a few columns at a time. Jerry hopes that readers will find laughter and smiles in his book, providing a positive and harmless escape from the challenges of everyday life.

The podcast can be found on your favorite podcasting platform and below in the Spotify player. We also have the webcam version below on YouTube. You can find Jerry’s blog here.

HumorOutcasts – January Ornellas – “My Above Average Colon”

by Billy Dees, posted in Books, Media, Podcast

On this episode we are talking with January G. Ornellas, author of, “My Above Average Colon.”

January Ornellas shares her unique brand of humor in this debut collection of short stories. Ornellas’ sharp wit and raw vulnerability will have you laughing out loud as she takes you on a hilarious and relatable ride through her midlife adventures.

January Ornellas

“If 50 is the new 30, then why does January Ornellas need duct tape for a DIY neck lift? Why is she being mistaken for a volunteer at her first triathlon? And why is the gym sending her hate mail?”

During this interview January shares some of her writing techniques and talks about why the Erma Bombeck style of writing has so many fans. We also cover some ground about what getting older really means to some people and why it is so important to embrace humor and a positive attitude into our daily routine.

This interview and book promotion comes to you from HumorOutcasts.com.

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Humor Writing with Gina Ramsey, Author – “Burnt Gloveboxes”

by Billy Dees, posted in Books, Media, Podcast

Gina Ramsey author and humorist, is known for her on- demand singing impersonations of Ethel Merman and Tommy Boy tunes. She lives in Superior, Wisconsin, with her husband Paul, a former poultry whisperer a.k.a. King of the Flock. Together, they have become gurus of finding the funny while navigating life’s ongoing crazy mishaps and blunders.

Gina Ramsey

Gina is the author of, “Burnt Gloveboxes – Embracing Life When It Goes Up in Flames.”

During this interview, Gina talks about her background and how she balances writing/publishing while keeping a day job. We also discuss how humor can play a key role in wellness.

It is a fun and upbeat conversation. You can find out more about Gina at her website GinaRamseyAuthor.com.

The full interview is below – the streaming version on YouTube and the radio/podcast version Spotify.

“Sleeping between Giants Book 2, Ask a Terrier: Professional Advice from a Licensed Dog” by Dave Jaffe

by Billy Dees, posted in Books, Media, Podcast

“Sleeping between Giants Book 2, Ask a Terrier: Professional Advice from a Licensed Dog” by Dave Jaffe

This title was released in December 2022 from Cray-Cray Publishing in association with HumorOutcasts Press.

The first edition was titled, “Sleeping between Giants Book 1: Life, If You Could Call It That, With a Terrier.”

  • 2021 International Book Awards Winner: Humor
  • Indies Today 2019 Best Humor Book Award Winner

In “Sleeping between Giants Book 2,” Budleigh, the Terrier with ‘Tude, is back; this time dispensing crucial advice to Giants and Canines on everything from space travel and sniffing Covid, to giving a TED Talk and shopping for purses.

Dave Jaffe

Through essays and cartoons created by Dave Jaffe, learn what’s going on in the mind of your Canine and why it’s just as odd as what going on in yours.

During the podcast we discuss with Dave where his ideas come from, the discipline of writing, and his own style of humor.

You can find this episode below in this post or on your favorite platform under the Billy Dees Podcast. Also below, is the webcam version of the interview.

Dorothy Rosby – Humor Writer and Author – Tis the Season to Feel Inadequate…

by Billy Dees, posted in Books, Media, Podcast

Dorothy Rosby is an author, speaker and syndicated humor columnist whose work appears in publications throughout the West and Midwest. We are happy to have her on this episode talking about writing humor and the pressure of the holidays.

Her new book is:

‘Tis the Season to Feel Inadequate: Holidays, Special Occasions and Other Times Our Celebrations Get Out of Hand

Dorothy Rosby

The book is described on her website “as a collection of humorous essays about holidays, special occasions and other times our celebrations make us feel not-so-celebratory. It’s understanding for those who think Christmas form letters can be honest—or they can be interesting. And it’s empathy for anyone who’s ever gotten poison ivy during Nude Recreation Week or eaten all their Halloween candy and had to hand out instant oatmeal packets to their trick-or-treaters.”

You can find out where to find her on her website DorothyRosby.com.

You can find Dorothy on Twitter: @DorothyRosby

You can find the Billy Dees Podcast on your favorite podcasting platform. For your convenience we have the episode below on Spotify. You may also view the webcam version below the podcast on YouTube.

Jerry Zezima “One for the Ageless How to Stay Young and Immature Even If You’re Really Old”

by Billy Dees, posted in Books, Podcast

Jerry writes a humor column for Tribune News Service, which distributes it to papers nationwide and abroad. Jerry is also the author of six books, “Leave It to Boomer,” “The Empty Nest Chronicles,” “Grandfather Knows Best,” “Nini and Poppie’s Excellent Adventures,” “Every Day Is Saturday” and “One for the Ageless.”

Jerry Zezima

Jerry has won many awards including seven for humorous writing from the National Society of Newspaper Columnists. Jerry maintains a social media presence, has made many TV and radio appearances, is a popular public speaker, and is currently writing a sitcom.

You can find out more about Jerry on his blog or follow him on Twitter.

You can find our podcast interview with Jerry on your favorite podcast platform. For your convenience the Spotify podcast is playable in this post. We also have the videocast version available on YouTube.

HumorOutcasts Interview with Donna Cavanagh “Ramo to the Rescue”

by Billy Dees, posted in Books, Podcast
“Ramo to the Rescue”

Some time ago, many years ago actually, I crossed paths with Donna Cavanagh on Twitter. We were both part of the Twittersphere for blogging, humor, and related subject matter. We say “content” now by the way.

Post 2012, podcasting was ramping up as high-ranking politicians were giving interviews and major crime investigations were finding an audience on the medium. Twitter is built for authors and podcasters. Donna, being the consummate book marketing specialist that she is, was one of the publishers who first recognized the connection.

This was circa 2011 and HumorOutcasts was in its early days. I started doing some writing for the site and most of my audio production at that time was in traditional media forms. Podcasting existed back then but was nowhere near the powerhouse it is today. I was one of the early adopters of podcasting as it was a natural fit for me.

Donna Cavanagh

This was a great opportunity for me. By the time 2016 rolled around, Donna and I were producing author interviews regularly. I have made some wonderful associations and friends working with the talented group of HO writers.

Donna has now written and published a children’s book, “Ramo to the Rescue.” The book tells the story of a lifeguard through the lens of a child and is written in poetry style rhymes. The book was inspired by a chance meeting with a lifeguard which Donna describes during her own podcast interview. She also credits many of the people who helped her produce the book including Hannah Farr, who created the illustrations.

You can find the full interview under the Billy Dees Podcast on your favorite podcasting platform. We also have a Spotify player for you in this post as well as the webcam version on YouTube.