Ep 15: Michael Israel TAWKS Funny

This week on We Talk Funny, Sharon Pfeiffer and Joe Rubbo kick things off with classic “You TAWK funny” banter, South Florida season traffic nightmares, and a little behind-the-scenes chaos at Podcast Junkeez Studios (including a very loud barista).Then the episode turns into something unexpectedly powerful when live-performance painter Michael Israel joins the show. Michael shares how martial arts shaped his high-energy painting style, how his art became “visual storytelling,” and why his most emotional pieces—like his 9/11 tribute and first responder fundraisers—move entire arenas to tears. He also breaks down the business side of art: authentication, registries, value, commissions, and why he refuses to sell anything he hasn’t personally touched.Plus: a wild story about proving his “real job” to his dad, upcoming charity events, sponsor laughs, and (of course) pizza in-studio. Subscribe, share, and come laugh… then get chills.