The Humourology Podcast: Recent Episodes
Paul Boross
Paul Boross talks to the funniest and most successful leaders in business, sport and entertainment about how humour measurably improves your business and your life. Humourology is a study into why a good sense of humour is much more than a means to raise a smile – it’s a critical psychological defence against the stresses of everyday life, it’s the source of our resilience and it’s the secret weapon of all successful leaders.
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Described by Computer Weekly as “the most influential woman in tech” in 2020, in this episode of The Humourology Podcast, host Paul Boross is joined by the renowned educator, computer scientist and social entrepreneur, Anne-Marie Imafidon, to discuss her luminary career and the importance of humour as part of her life growing up, journey into adulthood and beyond. A former employee of Goldman Sachs, Hewlett-Packard and Deutsche Bank, Anne-Marie is perhaps best known as an international thought leader around computer science education and is also the founder of the award-winning Stemettes, a social enterprise which is aimed at promoting women in STEM careers.
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Professor Richard Wiseman chats with Paul Boross on this week’s Humourology Podcast about his fascinating career, from his academic achievements, membership of the Magic Circle to his highly influential books and his drive to inform his audiences about psychology and science in the most engaging and entertaining way possible.
Known globally for his work around the public understanding of psychology, humour and success, this episode of The Humourology Podcast sees Professor Richard Wiseman join host Paul Boross to discuss his academic career, being a member of The Magic Circle, and the role that laughter plays in our lives. In addition to his research into the human mind, he is the author of a number of highly influential books including The Luck Factor, 59 Seconds: Think A Little, Change A Lot and Night School: Wake Up To The Power Of Sleep, which are all underpinned by the idea of delivering information about psychology and science to audiences in an entertaining and engaging manner.
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Julia Bradbury joins us to chat about everything from sibling relationships, walking in nature to her breast cancer diagnosis. Hear how Julia’s journey has included humour as a tool for healing. Tune in to learn just how valuable humour can be through life’s hardest moments. She is an absolute inspiration and gives so many tips and techniques to help you overcome the toughest of circumstances. Her warmth and positivity shine through.
In this episode of The Humourology Podcast, host Paul Boross sits down with author, broadcaster and philanthropist Julia Bradbury to discuss her latest book, Walk Yourself Happy and why spending time in the great outdoors can be a tool for healing. Best known as the presenter of shows including Countryfile, Britain's Best Walks with Julia Bradbury and Wainwright Walks, in this life-affirming episode, Julia talks about her personal journey with breast cancer and her incredibly work advocating for health, nature and facing life’s difficulties with a smile and a stroll.
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President of International Production at Sony Pictures Television Wayne Garvie joins Paul Boross and The Humourology Podcast to discuss humour’s role in keeping creative teams together through the difficult times.
“That's what you're always looking for when you're communicating with people, isn't it? A rapport. How do you make them all feel they're part of the conversation? And engage.”
Learn how you can connect with your teams from a legend of the television industry. Hear how humour can help you deal with failure, build relationships, and put some of the most creative projects on the telly, only on The Humourology Podcast.
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Broadcasting legend and Football Commentator extraordinaire Clive Tyldesley joins Paul Boross and The Humourology Podcast to share stories from his illustrious career behind the mic. Tyldesley shares valuable insight on how humour can help us understand humanity and ourselves.
“What makes us laugh tells us more about ourselves than virtually anything.”
Join Paul Boross and Clive Tyldesley for a captivating conversation about commentary, comedy, communication, and connecting with those around us.
Comedian and political activist Mark Thomas returns for a continuation of his masterclass on comedy and communication. Hear a collection of side-splitting stories from Mark Thomas as he explains the ins and outs of comedy’s role in communication.
“We can be the person who gets the lowest marks or whatever, but when we tell jokes, we're Kings.”
Join Paul Boross and Mark Thomas for a continuation of their conversation about a career in comedy, communication, and activism. Learn how to improve your storytelling and how humour can help in the hardest of political movements, only on The Humourology Podcast.
Comedian and political activist Mark Thomas visits The Humourology Podcast for conversation with Paul Boross about the power of a joke in performance and politics. Thomas discusses the duality of humour as a tool to poke fun and connect with the crowd.
“Comedy works on all sorts of different levels. It represents all sorts of different threats. And it's also as welcoming as it is threatening.”
Join Paul Boross and Mark Thomas for a conversation filled with side-splitting stories and a deep discussion of the value of humour in social interactions and political activism only on The Humourology Podcast.
Alastair Campbell returns for another go at The Humourology Podcast to discuss his new book, But What Can I Do? and the intersection of leadership and humour with Paul Boross. Campbell shares a preview into his new book and shares just how important humour can be in getting through our current political landscape.
“Humour is important in perseverance. Getting through bad moments. With dark humour, the number of times you see people are in real mess, but they somehow make a joke of it.”
Join Paul Boross and Alastair Campbell for sneak peek into his new book But What Can I do? and an insightful conversation on laughter, leadership, and learning how to grow your confidence only on The Humourology Podcast.
Comedian Simon Evans returns to The Humourology Podcast to finish his conversation with Paul Boross about the value of humour in captivating crowds and connecting humanity. Evans shares his insights on the value of humour and provides valuable tips on how to improve any speaking engagements.
“A lot of comedy is about creating a certain amount of tension in the room. And then relieving it.”
Join Paul Boross and Simon Evans for a continuation of a masterclass in crowd work, comedy, and connection. Hear how Evans masters the tension with humour only on The Humourology Podcast.
Comedian Simon Evans joins Paul Boross and The Humourology Podcast to discuss the intricacies of comedy, confidence, and connecting with the crowd. Evans discusses the value of humour in releasing tension and the psychology behind captivating a crowd.
“I think when you're in the immediate presence of a good stand up in a comedy club, there's a kind of rhythm and it's a little bit like surfing.”
Join Paul Boross and Simon Evans for a conversation on the psychology of humour and the power of pulling an audience along with a laugh, only on The Humourology Podcast.
Helena Kennedy returns to The Humourology Podcast to continue her conversation with Paul Boross about humour, human rights, and the power of having a laugh in the face of tough times. Kennedy shares her insights on how laughter can help lawyers in the courtroom and how humour can help humanity break down barriers.
“The business of laughing together creates sort of a conspiracy in a way. You're recognising something in each other.”
Join Paul Boross and Helena Kennedy for a continuation of their discussion on how humour can bring humanity together with lightness and laughter, only on The Humourology Podcast.
Paul Boross is joined by member of The House of Lords, barrister and champion of human rights, Helena Kennedy. Kennedy shares how humour has helped her even the playing field and hold on to hope in the face of human right’s horror stories.
“One can use humour to sort of soften difficult circumstances.”
Join Paul Boross and Helena Kennedy as they discuss the power of humour in the fight for human rights, only on The Humourology Podcast.
Iain Lee returns to the Humourology Podcast to continue his conversation about comedy and coping with Paul Boross. Lee shares stories from his own journey of mental health and provides a bevvy of insights on the difficult process of leaving a career to follow what you really care about.
Join Paul Boross and Iain Lee for a continuation of their massively eye-opening conversation on mental health, following your passion, and keeping your sense of humour through the healing process, only on The Humourology Podcast.
Iain Lee former I’m A Celebrity finalist, radio personality and comedian joins Paul Boross to discuss how humour can help humans heal through their mental health struggles and live a happier healthier life. Lee knows that humour holds a vital place in the healing process and can help everyone deal with the difficult times.
“A really great comedian can look at the mundanity of life, the fears and the tragedy of the world and make it humourous.”
Join Paul Boross and Iain as they discuss navigating mental health, addiction, and keeping your sense of humour through the healing process, only on The Humourology Podcast.
Paul Boross is joined by decorated Paralympian and Member of the House of Lords, Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson to discuss the power of humour in politics and public speaking. When it comes to connecting with crowds and motivating them towards success, Tanni says humour is at the heart of it.
“Humour and laughing with my friends, is really important part of my relationships with people.”
Join Paul Boross and Tanni Grey-Thompson as they discuss navigating positive and negative humour and how a laugh can help you in the House of Lords and on the racetrack, only on The Humourology Podcast.
Paul Boross is joined by award-winning song writer and front man for the pop-rock band The Kooks, Luke Pritchard. Pritchard joins The Humourology Podcast to discuss how humour can help humanize performers on the stage. From motivating creation to connecting with crowds, Pritchard knows just how important humour can be.
“There are people that are big hearted, and they're always making you laugh and laughing. They do seem genuinely happy and good and healthy.”
Join Paul Boross and Luke Pritchard as they discuss how humour can help you take the stage with confidence and make connections with crowds of all kinds, only on The Humourology Podcast.
Paul Boross is joined by best-selling author Helen Russell to discuss how humour can play a role in your mental health. From resilience to creativity, Russell knows that humour and happiness go hand in hand.
“I think there's definitely something in humour when it comes to improving your mood, improving your relationships with the people around you. It attracts others to us. If you think somebody is funny, you want to be around them, and they want to be around you. I think for that bonding and that bringing the people together and even defusing conflict, it's really important.”
Join Paul Boross and Helen Russell as they discuss how humour can improve your help and happiness, only on The Humourology Podcast.
Stand-up comedian, political pundit, and podcast host Geoff Norcott joins Paul Boross to discuss the intersection of humour and politics. He shares his insights on the expectations of audiences and how comedy can bring people together regardless of their political party.
“It’s good to acknowledge the funny thought about you that they (the audience) may have had. It is a legitimate comedic device of walking out and addressing what people's first thought about you might be. It clears the elephant in the room, and it also shows them that you know what you're doing.”
Hear Geoff Norcott discuss the comedy on both sides of the political aisle and provide his thoughts on what makes politicians truly likeable. Learn how humour can help humans combat the division that comes with our modern-day politics only on The Humourology Podcast.
Paul Boross is joined by ENO chairman, executive, and founder of Premier Medical Group Dr. Harry Brunjes. Brunjes has built a career as a force to behold in boardrooms of companies, surgeries and the English National Opera.
“There are many ways to lead. I personally find comedy and being light-hearted works best.”
Hear Dr. Harry Brunjes discuss how lightness, laughter, and leadership go together like a symphony. Dr. Brunjes provides all of the tips, tricks, and stories you need to bring a sense of humour into any business or boardroom only on The Humourology Podcast.
Paul Boross is joined by political pundit, journalist, and Twitter ‘Doom Scroller’ Marina Purkiss to discuss the current state of leadership and how humour can help. Purkiss knows that a great sense of humour can bring people together in politics, business, and life.
“The moment you are happy to put yourself out there and be vulnerable in being funny, I think people see that there is a way to connect with you.”
Hear Marina Purkiss discuss how leaders captivate crowds and win elections while leveraging laughter and lightness. Learn the value of vulnerability and the power of a good laugh with Marina Purkiss, only on The Humourology Podcast.
Dame Arlene Phillips has built a career on choreography, performance, and philanthropy. She joins Paul Boross on The Humourology Podcast to discuss how humour can help through the creative process. No matter how you like to perform, Dame Arlene Phillips knows how important it is to find your path. For this expert choreographer creativity can be fuelled by a sense of humour.
“I'd love to be really funny. I think if you're really funny, you're clever to both worlds.”
Hear how Dame Arlene Phillips approaches everything she does with creativity and comedy in mind. From a judge on So You Think You Can Dance and Strictly Come Dancing to a choreographer on Broadway, Dame Arlene Phillips knows how to captivate audiences and express herself. Join the Dame and Paul Boross to learn the moves to get your audience moving, only on The Humourology Podcast.
Publisher Peter Freeth of Genius Media Publishing joins Paul Boross to discuss The Humourology Book and all of the wisdom and wit that readers can find within the pages. Freeth and Boross talk about how The Humourology Book came about and just how important humour is in the workplace. Hear snippets of the great tips found in The Humourology Book and a few funny stories about leading with laughter.
Producer and executive Jimmy Mulville joins Paul Boross and The Humourology Podcast to discuss humour’s role in the television business. Mulville is the co-founder of Hat Trick Productions and is responsible for some of television’s most popular punch-line packed programmes including Have I Got News For You, Father Ted and Derry Girls
“Humour makes people laugh. It's involuntary. It's very good for the circulation. And it makes you feel very joined up to other people. And also, seriously, it fulfils a very serious role of reducing very difficult frightening concepts to a size that we can all enjoy.”
Hear how Jimmy uses his expertise to lead with laughter and how a sense of humour can get you through the hard times only on, The Humourology Podcast.
Primetime Norwegian Television personality and singer Katrine Moholt joins The Humourology Podcast to discuss her life as a performer. Moholt joins Paul Boross to discuss the value of humour for a life filled love and creative performances on the stage and screen.
Norwegian TV host and star of of Stricly Come Dancing Katrine Moholt joins Paul Boross and The Humourology Podcast to discuss her life as a performer. Moholt has built a career on heart-warming performances on television and with her music.
“It's about being authentic, and not doing the things that you feel are wrong for you.”
Hear how Katrine has built her life as a primetime television personality and award-winning musical artist by using humour and heart to connect with audiences in both Norway and the world only on, The Humourology Podcast.
Influential Stand Up comedian and hit comedy writer Kevin Day returns to The Humourology Podcast to continue his conversation on a career in comedy. Day gives a masterclass on audience engagement and discusses the ins and outs of captivating a crowd.
Kevin Day returns to The Humourology Podcast to join Paul Boross to take a deep dive on audience engagement. Whether delivering a training session or performing on stage, Day gives a plethora of valuable tips and tricks to get audiences laughing and learning.
“The most efficient communicators, the most efficient training staff are the ones who can think on their feet.”
Listen how laughter, learning, and leadership work together to drive your business. Hear Kevin Day recount his career in comedy and share invaluable information from a lifetime of leading with laughter only on The Humourology Podcast.
Cally Beaton joins Paul Boross to discuss her cracking career in corporate to taking comedy worlds by storm. From being an executive at an early age to taking the stage as an award-winning comedian, Beaton knows what it takes to make humour happen.
“I literally don't think there's an occasion when you can't use humour including a eulogy”
Join us as Cally Beaton puts on a masterclass in public speaking and presenting while hearing stories from her time producing at places like MTV, UKTV, and Viacom only on The Humourology Podcast.
Dominic Holland joins Paul Boross to discuss his life as a funny man and the father of a son who has Eclipsed his own fame. From his illustrious career in comedy to his collection of captivating books, Holland has a knack for capturing the attention of an audience. Whether he is writing, performing, or fathering his son Tom Holland, Dominic loves to lead with laughter.
“Laughter is always laughter and you can't have too much laughter.”
Join us this week as Dominic Holland relives a life filled with laughter discussing his career, his family, and his future endeavours, only on The Humourology Podcast.
Ireland’s Ambassador of Comedy, Adrian Walsh, joins Paul Boross to discuss the ins and outs of a career in comedy. With over 300 television comedy credits to his name, Walsh is a master of comedy both on screen and on stage. Walsh shares stories from his remarkable career while offering advice on the value of humour for resilience and recovery only on The Humourology Podcast.
About the Episode:
Adrian Walsh has built a career racking up comedy credits as an outstanding stand-up comic. As an expert in laughter and Ireland’s Ambassador of Comedy, Walsh has collected the best anecdotes, tips, and tricks to help you use more humour in your life.
“I'm a great believer that if you can laugh at something, it won't defeat you. Laughter is like internal jogging. That's what I've always believed - it's the antidote to troubled times and the perfect release valve.”
Having rapidly recovered from a serious stroke Walsh knows the redeeming power of laughter to aid resilience and ramp-up recovery.
Join us this week as Adrian Walsh shares side-splitting stories packed full of knowledge that is perfect for comedians and CEOs alike only on The Humourology Podcast.
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Jon Holmes is a sentinel of super sports and media management. Whether representing the greats of the game or serving on the Leicester City board, Jon knows what it takes to find success both with the pitch and on it. Jon discusses the art of negotiation and how to get the deal done using humour as a tool.
“You can disarm people that way, get the other guy to grin a bit, it calms them down a bit. It's hard to get cross with someone who's making you laugh.”
Join us this week as join gives a masterclass in the art of negotiation. Learn how to listen and laugh with everyone involved and find success at the negotiation table only on The Humourology Podcast.
Mike Fenton Stevens has built a career on creating comedy in movies, television, and music. He joins Paul Boross to discuss the value of a laugh and the way application of humour in providing a performance that perseveres.
“This ability to be the entertainer, to be the person that people look to, when you needed something to liven a moment up. That person, that person in a room is always admired. They're always and valued. They're important people.”
Join Paul Boross and the Humourology Podcast as Mike Fenton Stevens shares his insights from a career of performing from Mr Bean to Only Fools and Horses to podcasting with stars galore. Hear how humour can connect people and make tough times a touch more bearable.
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Jon Plowman is the creative production mind behind decades of comedy. As the Head of Comedy for BBC is career has been chocked full of creative comedies he commissioned like The Office. He joins The Humourology Podcast to discuss the value of laughter and how he built a career out of creating comedy.
“I think comedies about humanity really. I see no difference between the two. I think it's a vitally important aspect of life.”
Join Jon Plowman and Paul Boross as they discuss how humour and humanity go hand in hand. Learn how a producer influences the product and how laughter can lead the way only on The Humourology Podcast.
Steve Richards has published prominent political Journalism in places like The Guardian and The Independent. He knows a thing or two about how the country’s most powerful political personalities came to be. What is the best way to vie for votes? Humour of course!
“If you can use humour, you've got an audience with you.”
Join Paul Boross and Steve Richards as they take a deep dive into prominent politicians and their use of humour. Learn how to balance your message with your mirth and captivate crowds across the country only on The Humourology Podcast.
Omid Djalili is an international sensation on the stage and screen, he joins Paul Boross to discuss a lifetime of laughter. From blockbuster movies to award winning stand up, Djalili has built a career in comedy. He joins The Humourology Podcast to discuss the power of humour in bringing people together through the hard times.
“I learned very quickly that laughing can get you out of a difficult situation. I think that was I learned that humour is like a superpower.”
Join Omid Djalili and Paul Boross as they share stories from the stage and screen. Take a peek into what makes Omid such a powerful and punchy performer only on The Humourology Podcast.
Paul Zenon is a master magician, comedian, actor, and writer. He joins Paul Boross and The Humourology Podcast to discuss how comedy and magic have a lot in common. From misdirection to mirthful musings, Zenon knows that comedy can build confidence. Whether selling a swindle or pushing a product, Zenon shares how laughter can lead to success.
“It just simply indicates by involving a little bit of humour in there, that you are confident in the product, whatever it is, that you you're selling, and therefore can afford to be jovial about it.”
From television to the stage to the street, Zenon walks Paul Boross through his life of magic and comedy. Join us to hear how humour can help you make magic on the stage and in your business only on The Humourology Podcast, listen today.
Paul Boross is joined by John O’Farrell who has built a corking comedy career as a witty and wonderful writer. From television to books to musicals, he is the creative mind behind some of the cleverest pieces of comedy around. His award-winning works span a variety of topics while always having humour at the heart.
“To be capable of engaging an audience, a good sense of humour is something that should be in your armoury.”
O’Farrell knows how important humour is to connect people. Listen in as he shares stories from a lifetime of witty writing and performing to learn how you can use humour to bolster your business. Join us as we cover punchlines, politics, and the power of a laugh only on The Humourology Podcast.
Kevin Cahill CBE, the Honorary Life President of Comic Relief and the creative mind behind the upcoming Red Nose Day, joins Paul Boross to discuss laughter, leadership, and leveraging humour to humanise, help others and bring hope. Cahill has led Comic Relief through decades of helping others with humour.
“Laughter is a great way of humanising people, bringing people together, and creating a sense of comradeship and empathy, and solidarity.”
Join Cahill as he covers how to lead one of the largest charities in the country while keeping comedy at the centre. From learning to connect across cultures through comedy to creating the internationally recognised Red Nose Day, Cahill discusses a lifetime of laughter and love only on The Humourology Podcast.
Journalist, author, and avid anti-racist anti-sexist activist Yasmin Alibhai-Brown joins Paul Boross to discuss how humour can help people be resilient to their difficult situations. Alibhai-Brown discusses her history and how she has used humour to communicate the messages that are often hard to hear.
“What else is there? If we don't laugh, we die.”
Join us this week to hear Yasmin’s scintillating stories of humour, humanitarian activism, and handling the hard moments in life only on The Humourology Podcast.
Award-Winning Producer John Lloyd CBE returns for a second helping of The Humourology Podcast. Lloyd continues his conversation with Paul Boross about creativity, cheerfulness, and comedy. John pulls on his years of experience to discuss how creativity and comedy come about.
“Short of being a doctor there is not really a better way than spending your life making people more cheerful than they were.”
John Lloyd shares stories from his life surrounded by the world’s most creative and comedy-minded people to discuss how a sense of humour can directly impact your intelligence, creativity, and connection with others. Join us this week on The Humourology Podcast.
Kicking off Season Three in style, with the first of a two part podcast Paul Boross is joined by Legendary multi–BAFTA Award winning producer John Lloyd CBE. The comedic, creative, and curious talent is best known for his work on Blackadder, QI, Spitting Image, and as a presenter for BBC Radio 4’s The Museum of Curiosity. Lloyd has crafted a career that puts cheerfulness, kindness and creativity at the centre.
“In any field; business, entertainment, or in general, Humour is a terrifically good tool for solving all sorts of problems.”
Join us this week as we learn what it takes to produce a programme packed with punchlines Learn how cheerfulness and kindness go hand in hand with business and creativity.
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Paul Boross is joined by writer, producer, presenter and creative extraordinaire Danny Wallace. Wallace has built a career on a quality collection of creative endeavours that captivate crowds and inspire comedy. His book, Yes Man inspired the film of the same name starring Jim Carrey. In addition to his writing credits, Wallace has performed in a variety of roles on the stage, screen, and radio airwaves. No matter what his role is in the creative process, Wallace always places funny at the forefront.
“So much of humour is about surprise, and delight, and taking people down one path, and then revealing that it's another.”
Join us this week as Danny dishes out side-splitting stories and recalls countless adages of advice from his successful creative career. Come say ‘yes!’ to a creative life filled with funny only on The Humourology Podcast.
Award-Winning writer, comic and performer Andy Hamilton joins The Humourology Podcast to discuss how creative works can connect with a crowd. From stand-up comedy to sitcoms to his new book, Hamilton discusses how he uses his sense of humour to connect characters, comics, and crowds with comedy.
Paul Boross is joined by the creative force behind a variety of content from stand-up comedy to popular sitcoms, Andy Hamilton. Hamilton has built a career creating comedic works that connect with audiences. As a co-creator of Outnumbered and the voice behind Dr. Elephant in Peppa Pig, Hamilton has used his sense of humour and smarts as a writer to craft characters that are believable and loveable by audiences everywhere.
“Your sense of humour would be one of the last defences you have against how awful things can be.”
Hamilton shares stories of hope, humour, and the how of creating captivating characters and a quality concerto of comedy this week only on The Humourology Podcast.
Paul Boross is joined by award-winning producer of The Graham Norton Show, Graham Stuart. Stuart knows what it takes to make memorable and mirthful TV moments possible. Graham knows that when you support exceptional talent, you are sure to get a performance that is unforgettable.
“True star power is the ability to show all kinds of emotions and embrace humour.”
Join us this week to learn how Graham has built a career on producing punchlines and supporting performers to put on a powerful and priceless performance.
Paul Boross is joined by one of the nation’s most recognisable comics. From his crazy hair to his even crazier shirts, Milton Jones has established his stage presence as one of the wittiest wizards of the one-liner. Milton shares his experiences on the stage and discusses just how important humour can be when the curtain goes up.
“Humour, if used properly, fills in that gap between hope and actual reality. And that's very valuable.”
Join us this week as Milton Jones draws on years of experience to provide a Masterclass on comic performance, handling hecklers, and the power of proper stage presence.
Paul Boross is joined by the UK’s all-action anchor of the news, Dermot Murnaghan. Dermot has built a career on being a trustworthy voice in the hardest of times. He shares how his sense of humour has helped him herald in some of the hardest news to the nation. Murnaghan knows that building a trustful relationship with your audience is all about being your authentic self and finding humour along the way.
“Be yourself, whatever you are, and, and by and large, there is some humour in you somewhere.”
Join us this week as we dive into the decorated history of Dermot Murnaghan and discuss the power of humour in building connections with guests and audiences alike.
Paul Boross is joined by fire-breathing businesswoman, investor, and star of Dragon’s Den, Deborah Meaden. Meaden joins The Humourology Podcast to share stories from her scintillating career as an investor and businesswoman. What does it take to make deals on budding businesses? Meaden says a great attitude is the way to go.
“You have to build a rapport and a relationship, I learned that it was really important not just to recognise people, but to remember, even something small about them, you know, to make them know, they genuinely matter.”
Learn how to create connections and seal the deal with a sense of humour and a great attitude. Hear the secrets to slaying the dragon and securing an investor this week on The Humourology Podcast.
Paul Boross is joined by the actor, humourous force in historic presentation and star of Blackadder, Sir Tony Robinson. Robinson is an expert at using humour to educate and entertain an audience of any size. As an acting national treasure and the nation’s premiere presenter of popular history, Robinson has learned just how powerful a sense of humour can be.
“Humour is just wonderful for pricking those little pomposities, fears, anxieties, and neuroses.”
Whether using comedy to communicate across cultures or having a laugh to pacify a tense moment, Robinson is a master of using mirth meaningfully. Join us for a lesson in laughter from a performance legend, only on The Humourology Podcast.
Comedian and Founder of Laughter on Call Dani Klein Modisett joins Paul Boross to discuss the act of bringing joy to those who need it most. Modisett shares her stories of her own mother’s Alzheimer’s and how humour can bridge the gap for those struggling to make a connection.
Paul Boross is joined by comedian, actress, author and founder of Laughter on Call Dani Klein Modisett. Modisett’s company connects comedians with patients in cognitive decline to bring joy and connection to those who need it most. In addition to providing comedians for families looking to bring laughter to their loved ones, Modisett and Laughter on Call also provide training on how to connect through comedy.
“That feeling of belonging and mitigating isolation, like not feeling so alone as we continue to face this situation. How can we use humour to build relationships and build trust?”
Join us this week as Dani Klein Modisett chats about the power of comedy in connection. Learn how to bring laughter to your loved ones and lift them up when life has them feeling low.
Award-Winning writer and director Guy Jenkin joins The Humourology Podcast to discuss humour's place in politics, business, and on set. Jenkin, of Outnumbered and Drop The Dead Donkey fame, shares his experiences from the silver screen to share how a sense of humour can serve as a tool for connection on set.
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Tessy Ojo, CBE is the Chief Executive of The Diana Award – the only charity that bears the name of Diana, Princess of Wales. She joins The Humourology Podcast to discuss the power of gratitude, hope, and humour. Ojo shares stories of hope to talk about how a sense of humour can get you through the hardest of times. Whether running a business or a charity, Tessy knows that when you lead with lightness, everyone wins.
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Paul Boross is joined by NHS Doctor, writer, and comedian Phil Hammond to discuss how humour can help connect humans in their hardest hour. The doctor discusses how humour helps us deal with death by finding the lighter side.
“Humour exists to dig us out of a hole.”
Listen in as Dr. Phil Hammond administers a healthy dose of advice, stories, and laughs. Hear how a sense of humour can build relationships that can help humans heal. Dr. Hammond has the tips on how fun and comedy can cure what ails you. Listen this week on The Humourology Podcast.
Political Point man, comedic Conservative and cultural commentator Danny Finkelstein joins the Humourology Podcast to discuss how a punchline can progress a political party or punch up a Prime Minister’s presence. Lord Finkelstein knows how important humour can be in the world of politics. He joins Paul Boross to discuss how a laugh can bring political opponents and people together.
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Paul Boross is joined by actress, comedian, and writer Arabella Weir to wander down memory lane and find the wonder of healing through humour. Weir shares stories from her time on the screen and stage to show how humour can help people survive. The Fast Show star draws on a difficult childhood to discuss how levity can get you through the hardest of times.
“It's about being able to be to see the funny in stuff at all times. It's about being able to have a sort of a gaiety of spirit or sense of lightness.”
Weir knows that you can cope with comedy and heal with humour. Join us this week to hear heartfelt stories of heartache, healing, and a career full of humour.
Writer, Radio Host, and Comedian Arthur Smith discusses how he made a career out of comedy. From humble beginnings as Captain Hook (age 7) to the Legendary (Self-Appointed) Mayor of Balham, Smith recollects on his comedic career on the stage and screen.
Paul Boross is joined by Comedian, Radio presenter, and award-winning writer, Arthur Smith for a conversation on comedy. Smith shares stories from his decades as a legendary performer and writer. The two discuss stage presence, the power of humour to bring people together, and living in the moment all while reminiscing on a comedic career on the stage, screen, and airwaves.
“It's just a question of creating an atmosphere where people feel comfortable, making a little joke, and that in turn will bring them together.”
Smith knows that whether you are on stage or in the workplace, humour can unite people. Join us this week as Arthur Smith looks back on a legendary career of bringing people together with a laugh, only on The Humourology Podcast.
Paul Boross is joined by Cricket Commentator and former English Captain David Gower. The former captain shares stories from his legendary run as one of the country’s most captivating cricketers. Gower knows that laughter and leadership go hand in hand both on the pitch and in the pitch meeting.
“When there is tension, which needs deflecting at times, there are all sorts of situations which either need or gets humour anyway.”
Gower covers everything from his club career to his captaincy to his commentating to share how comedy can create a quality community. Join us this week to better yourself with the best of the blonde-haired batsmen only on The Humourology Podcast.
Business Mogul and broadcasting personality Bobby Kerr joins the Humourology Podcast to discuss how humour can build connections within a business and keep customers coming back. From the owner of Insomnia Coffee to a regular dragon in the Dragon’s Den to the host of Down to Business, Kerr knows a thing or two about what it takes to be successful in business. What is the best way to build your business and connect with your customers? Bobby says it’s all about a bit of banter.
“Relationships are built around similar attitudes towards humour.”
Kerr knows that a touch of humour is the best way to show the world your humanity. For Kerr, that’s what it takes to build a business whether you are selling a cup of coffee or leading a boardroom.
Looking to learn how business relationships are born? Join us this week on The Humourology Podcast with Paul Boross.
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Paul Boross is joined by author of the The Fearsome Beastie and host of the Blank podcast, Giles Paley-Phillips. As a positive force on social media, Giles discuss how a being kind can help connect people in the hardest moments of life.
“If you are having a difficult time there is a way that you can you have that release, maybe it's sharing a funny story, an anecdote, a joke. There are these moments that actually allow us to break that chain of distress that you're going through and think about the world, and it's very much a part of the human condition.”
Giles shares his experience as an author, podcast host, and overall positive person to discuss how gratitude can influence your attitude. Join us this week as we dive into the power of positivity only on The Humourology Podcast.
Political podcaster, author, and comedian Matt Forde joins The Humourology Podcast to share his impeccable political impressions and discuss the power of a punchline on the political playing field. Forde discusses the humour trends of the Prime Ministers of the past to deliver a poignant chat about the power of punchlines when winning over people politically.
“Humour is the single best way to make people want you as a politician, or as a person.”
Join Paul Boross and Matt Forde as the explore the presence of humour in parliament and share a few laughs of their own, this week on The Humourology Podcast.
Author, Keynote Speaker, and former rally car champion, Penny Mallory joins Paul Boross to discuss comedy’s crucial role in a champion’s mindset. As a master of mental toughness, Penny knows that a sense of humour is essential for those that want to be elite. Whether you are in the driver’s seat of a rally car or the driver’s seat of a business, Penny knows that a sense of humour is the key to success.
This former racer raises resilience in drivers and business directors alike. From fierce competitors to commanders of the boardroom, Penny has the expertise to make you elite. Find out how, this week on The Humorology Podcast.
Popular historian and podcaster, Dan Snow joins Paul Boross to discuss how humour has been the most human trait throughout history. As one of the most celebrated historians in the country, Dan Snow knows a thing or two about the most prolific people of the past. What did all these legendary leaders have in common? A great sense of humour.
“Humour was, in many ways, essential to survival.”
Dan delves into the power humour to unite people. Hear his historically proven ways to use humour to help communicate and connect with all of humanity. Join us this week on The Humourology Podcast to hear how you can help history repeat itself by using laughter to lead.
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Award-winning author Mark Billingham joins Paul Boross to discuss a career of comedy and crime-writing. Mark shares a lifetime of lessons from getting laughs on the stage to getting gasps on the page. Mark knows that humour and horror are distant cousins and that a bit of laughter can get you through murderous moments.
“In order for the dark to be truly dark, there has to be light so you can compare the two.”
Mark draws on his well-rounded career to give advice and share stories about the power of humour. From engaging audiences to killing a crowd, Mark has tips and tricks that even Detective Tom Thorne has not thought of. This week, only on The Humourology Podcast.
Political Veteran Rick Wilson joins Paul Boross to discuss how The Lincoln Project used humour to highlight the heinous and more hideous side of former US President Donald Trump. With limited resources, Wilson and his team put together a pointed political push to prevent the president’s re-election. Wilson draws on years of experience to discuss how humour can pack a political punch.
“We had to do things that had inherent humour and virality to them. And the virality, it could come from either being funny and witty, and cutting and weird, or it could come from being emotionally resonant and powerful.”
Throughout his years in US politics, Wilson has seen first-hand how wit can pack a wallop. He knows that being funny is the best way to bring people on board. Sharing your humanity with humour is the easiest way to discuss the difficult problems that plague politics across the globe.
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Legendary comic Jo Brand joins the show to share stories from her history as a psychiatric nurse and her time as one of the country’s top comics. Jo pulls on years of experience to talk about the psychological benefits of having a great sense of humour. Jo says that in the darkest of times, a sense of humour can build your resilience and protect your mental health. For Jo, a jest can justify a difficult situation.
With a career in comedy, Jo knows the importance of humour in everyday life. Whether on the stage or providing medical service to psychiatric patients, Jo says that humour can create connections and change people’s perception of any situation.
“I think in those ways, you can really contribute to changing people's minds a bit.”
Want to learn how to handle the hecklers on stage and in the office? Join Jo as she jokes and jousts with mental health and bullies only on The Humourology Podcast.
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Award-Winning celebrity chef and TV personality Ainsley Harriott continues his conversation with his childhood chum Paul Boross. The two reminisce on their days sharing the stage and expand on the power of humour in human connection.
Years of experience have taught Ainsley that the best teams are filled with people who feel valued. Ainsley knows that when the set is filled with a crew ready to laugh the production will be perfect.
Ainsley knows that the power of humour is most evident within oneself. What is the key to a healthy and happy life? Ainsley says it’s an ability to be yourself and have a laugh along the way.
Join us this week for a continued meeting of old mates and loads of laughter that is sure to brighten your day. Only on The Humourology Podcast.
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Award-Winning celebrity chef and TV personality Ainsley Harriott joins Paul Boross for a conversation about cooking up comedy, Calypso Twins and connections. Ainsley discusses the importance of listening and feeling the energy of a room to connect with others across cultures.
Ainsley and Paul recollect on a childhood full of comedy and the importance of making their classmates laugh. In a community full of different cultures, a quality chuckle is all it takes to connect.
“If you have that ability to kind of mix with people and make people at ease, then I think it's one of the absolute keys to life”
Ainsley shares how his ability to make people feel at ease has brought him success throughout his career. Whether being a global chef or playing one on tv, Ainsley knows that a smile can transcend language and cook up a connection between cultures.
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On this week’s episode of The Humourology Podcast, Paul Boross continues to celebrate a spectacular season with a special selection from this season’s episodes. Want to continue learning and laughing with top minds in business, psychology, comedy, and entertainment? Of course, you do!
The Humourology Team has handpicked the most helpful, hopeful, and hilarious happenings that are sure to help your humanity. Season 1’s lessons on creativity, connection, and cash-flow are sure to have you craving another listen. Join us this week on The Humourology Podcast to be sure you are not missing out on the multitude of mirthful musings from our season of stars.
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Paul Boross reviews the best moments from the past season of The Humourology Podcast. Join us as we highlight the hilarity of our high-profile guests from Season 1.
Laugh and learn life-changing lessons that will better your business and create connections with the people around you. Listen as the power of humour permeates through the people who use it most. Experienced experts know that the best leaders can use humour to bring people together.
Join us this week as we take a look back at some of the best conversations about business, success, and the power of humour to better your business and improve your life. Only on The Humourology Podcast.
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Former Foreign Secretary William Hague joins paul Boross to discuss humour’s place in politics. Hague draws on years of experience in Parliament and Global politics to share stories of levity and laughter from his stint as Secretary of State. Hague says that a touch of mirth in the right moment can make for a memorable encounter.
“The ones who do have some humour to defuse a situation and make a connection to make a point memorable, do have an extra advantage.”
As an amazing after-dinner speaker, Hague gives advice on building a speech from the ground up. Much like a building, Hague suggests that your message is your foundation and humour can act as the window dressing. The laughter draws your listener in, and your message makes you memorable.
Hague is firm believer that laughter is the lifeblood of creation. In both business and foreign affairs, a smile and a snicker can set up a succinct solution. Join us this week on the Humourology Podcast to learn how a bit of laughter can provide all of life’s answers.
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In this week’s episode of the Humourology Podcast, Paul Boross is joined by Corporate Consultant and NLP Linguistics Expert, John La Valle. The New Jersey Native shares countless stories from his storied career as a consultant. La Valle says that the key to better business lies in building relationships.
How do you build lasting relationships that bolster the bottom line? La Valle says it’s all in the language you use to draw people in.
“A lot of the humour has to do with their linguistic skills.”
Join us this week to hear how John uses human connections built on humour to hold bosses accountable.
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On this week’s episode of the Humourology Podcast, Paul Boross is joined by award winning comedian, broadcaster, and author Robin Ince. Throughout his career as a comic, Robin has cultivated a consciousness around comedy.
“You take life seriously enough that sometimes you have to laugh at it as well. That's how you know how seriously you can take it.”
Join us this week as Robin Ince discusses the power of comedy in your career. Find your balance and get back to being your best, this week on the Humourology Podcast.
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On this week’s episode of the Humourology podcast, Legendary leader, and media mogul, Jon O’Donnell Discusses the disarming habit of humour. O’Donnell shares his experiences from years of creating award-winning cultures to discuss the power of wit in the workplace.
“Humour is a brilliant way of diffusing that and making everybody feel comfortable from the outset.”
Want to make clients and coworkers comfortable? Find the perfect solution of silly and serious, this week on The Humourology Podcast.
On this week’s episode of the Humourology Podcast, Paul Boross is joined by author and strategist Alastair Campbell. As the former press secretary to Prime Minister Tony Blair, Alastair knows how levity can affect leadership. Campbell discusses how the right kind of humour can help your message get through.
“Wit, I think, is an incredibly powerful thing in politics. It's not the same as comedy, it's wit.”
Want to improve your business culture and learn how to win with wit? Join us this week on the Humourology Podcast.
On this week’s episode of the Humourology podcast, Marcus Brigstocke shares his insights from years of experience on the stage, screen, and radio. For Brigstocke, the key to quality communication comes with a touch of comedy.
“I'd say that the best communicators in the world have to be able also to be funny.”
As a comedic entertainer, Brigstocke knows how important humour can be in getting your message across. He knows that a quality connection between people is what helps move the message.
Brigstocke knows that humility is bred through humour. How can you bring more mirth to your message and profoundly impact plenty of people? Find out this week on The Humourology Podcast.
On this week’s episode of the Humourology Podcast Paul Boross is joined byRory Sutherland, a multi-award-winning marketing master. As a legend in the advertising industry, Sutherland knows that creativity comes from crushing expectations with comedy. How does a run-of-the-mill toothpaste campaign become a memorable media moment? Sutherland says that thinking outside the box is the place to start.
“I think that the role of comedy and basically bursting assumptions is vital and probably It's why we evolved a comedic instinct.”
Not only does Sutherland share wisdom from his legendary career in marketing, but he shows the universal importance of humour and creativity in any field of business. You will stay snickering as Sutherland shares a selection of stories about selling success this week on The Humourology Podcast.
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On this week’s episode of the Humourology Podcast, award-winning stand-up comic, actor, and writer Dave Johns shares his stories from a sparkling career on the stage and screen. Through his roles in I, Daniel Blake, Walk like a Panther, 23 Walks, and Fisherman’s Friends Johns has developed a career that puts comedy on centre stage. As a life-long lover of laughter, Johns knows that humour can lift you up when you’re feeling low.
“My head was wired up to see the funny side of things rather than the serious side of things.”
For Johns, humour is the key to human survival and business success. What happens to the world without humour? Dave doesn’t think we’ll last long without laughter.
“I think humour is part and parcel of survival. It’s a human necessity really”
Take a walk (or 23) down memory lane with Dave Johns, this week on the Humourology podcast.
In this week’s episode of The Humourology Podcast, Dr. Richard Bandler returns to continue his charismatic conversation about laughing, listening, and learning. In this second instalment, Dr. Bandler shares anecdotes and lessons in leadership. How do the best leaders in business increase their bottom line? Dr. Bandler says it’s all about creating an atmosphere where everyone feels comfortable sharing their honest opinions.
Looking to learn how lightness and laughter can improve the workplace? Join us this week on the Humourology podcast for more of Dr. Richard Bandler’s mirthful musings.
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In this week’s episode of the Humourology Podcast, Paul Boross is joined by world renowned hypnotist and co-developer of NLP Dr. Richard Bandler. Dr. Bandler has spent the past 40 years helping people learn how to laugh at their problems. Dr. Bandler believes that when you change the way you think, you change the way you act. Through linguistics, Dr. Bandler knows that the key to learning is laughing. Dr. Bandler has built a career on helping people help themselves. What is the answer to creating a better reality? Taking things less seriously.
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On this week’s episode of the Humourology Podcast, Paul Boross is joined by the award-winning songwriter and performer Dillie Keane. Keane shares the secrets of forty years of Fascinating Aida’s laugh-out-loud lacerating lyrics and how finding your funny bone can help you fulfil your life wherever you work.
“If you make your surroundings and your workspace more pleasant, people will work better.”
How can you strive to put a song in your hearts and a smile on your face? Join us this week on the Humourology Podcast to hear Dillie doggedly dodging the drama for the droll.
John Sweeney joins Paul Boross to discuss how a sense of humour can bring you through troubled times. Throughout decades as a war correspondent and investigative journalist, Sweeney shares the saving power of a smile.
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On this week’s episode of the Humourology Podcast, Paul Boross is joined by award-winning investigative journalist John Sweeney. Sweeney shares story after story of how humour can help you through the horrors of war.
“The weird things about war is the comedy of it.”
How can a sense of humour bring you through horrific moments of human suffering? Join us this week on the Humourology Podcast to hear what Sweeney has to say.
Radio legend Clive Bull Joins the Humourology podcast to discuss the value of humour on the air and in your business.
On this week’s episode of the Humourology podcast, Paul Boross is joined by Radio Legend Clive Bull. Bull shares his experience from decades as one of radio’s most distinguished voices. How do you make yourself likeable to listeners? Bull says you need to approach every situation with a touch of lightness.
“Even in the worst situations, you need that little smile.”
Clive knows that a little laughter goes a long way. Whether during a broadcast or in business, the right amount of humour can increase productivity and perfect the final product.
“If you get the right atmosphere, then people will want to work more, you've got to have a bit of a sense of humour and you’ve also got to know what you're doing at the same time”
Join us this week on the Humourology Podcast to learn the value of lightness and likability with listeners and labourers alike.
Paul Boross is joined by accomplished Acast MD Georgina Holt. Holt shares her experience in content management to put a finger on why podcasts are made for comedy. Holt breaks down the value of humour when building an audience.
About the episodeIn this week’s episode of The Humourology Podcast, Paul Boross is joined by publishing director and content expert Georgina Holt. Holt has built a career on the ability to identify likeable people who have comedic conversations. When looking to sign new talent Holt talks about the importance of a sense of humour.
“I think if you can find someone who you want to laugh with that is that is what is really important.”
Holt believes that bringing a sense of lightness to a situation is what makes good storytellers into great podcasters. How can comedy create quality content? Find out this week on the Humourology podcast.
As an Emmy-Winning producer on the Late Late Show with James Corden, James Longman knows the power of a punchline. Longman shares his experiences of how humour can be used to bring levity to any situation whether in life or on television.
About the episodeIn this episode of the Humourology podcast, Paul Boross is joined by acclaimed Hollywood Producer James Longman. Longman reminisces on a childhood filled with laughter and a love of silliness. Longman discusses the influence that humour has had on his life as he laughed his way to Hollywood where he works with some of the world’s biggest stars (Tom Cruise), Washington royalty (Michelle Obama) and funniest people (Will Ferrell). Longman discusses the influence that humour has had on his life as he laughed his way to Hollywood where he works with some of the world’s funniest people.
“Humor provides a moment of levity that takes you away from the misery, the tough things in life. It lifts you up.”
Longman’s admiration for the uplifting quality of humour shines through as he shares his inspiring experiences and a hysterical story or two on this week’s episode of the Humourology Podcast.
How do some of history’s most memorable musicians foster a community of creativity? Spike Edney, the legendary live keyboard player for Queen and musical director of the Nelson Mandela 46664 concerts, spills the secrets. Edney draws connections between concerts and creative teams to figure out what all good leaders have in common.
About the episodeIn this week’s episode of the Humourology Podcast, Paul Boross is joined by legendary musician Spike Edney. Edney shares his experiences from 40 years of playing with the biggest bands and stars in the world. Whether you lead a band or the boardroom, Edney says that laughter is the key to keeping teams in tune.
“If we make a mistake, we always laugh and make a gag out of it. It’s never a negative moment.”
“Humour is a natural release valve.”
Edney believes that keeping creative people comfortable is the best way to lead. What keeps bands of bards from breaking? Discover Spike hilarious star-studded stories from the stage that will make your frets curl!
Top psychoanalyst Brian Colbert is skeptical about all this Humourology business. He won’t be subjected to funny questions or humorous quips! He will ask the questions around here, thank you very much. So, what does Paul Boross have to say about Humourology? Join us this week to share his story.
About the episodeIn this week’s episode of the Humourology podcast, Paul Boross is joined by psychoanalyst, psychologist, and Happiness Habit author Brian Colbert. Colbert flips the script on Paul and makes him answer the bloody questions for once! Paul takes the opportunity to take a journey back to the beginning of Humourology.
“Humourology is the art and the science of using humour and comedy in commerce”
Boross reflects on the goal of Humourology and how a bit of humour can do wonders for a company’s happiness and effectiveness. Want to know what Humourology is all about from the man himself? Check out this week’s episode of the Humourology podcast
IntroAs a leading executive coach, René Carayol knows what it takes to be a great leader. How can leaders break down their walls and open their hearts to their employees? Humour just may be the key. Join Paul Boross as he discusses leadership, laughter and life with the incredible René Carayol.
About the episodeIn this episode of The Humourology Podcast Paul Boross is joined by author, broadcaster, and leading executive coach René Carayol. René shares his insights as an executive coach to show that humour may just be the most redeemable trait in today’s world. René discusses how humour gets to the heart of people so that they can continue a life full of love.
“Ego is the opposite of empathy”
René shares his take on current global leaders and how learning to own your mistakes with laughter just might keep being the most electable quality.
In a world where everything is so serious and everyone is so guarded, René Carayol opens his heart to lead with love.
Is a sense of humour the main uniting melody of all creative teams? Mark Bedford, the legendary bassist from the band Madness, joins Paul Boross to talk about how humour brings people together in tough times. Mark shares his experience from decades of performing with the band and lays down the rhythm of teamwork.
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In this week’s episode of The Humourology podcast Paul Boross sits down with musician Mark Bedford from the band Madness to discuss how humour can create harmony within the band. Bedford discusses his life as a performer and how humour may just be the best way to stay in-tune with the people around you.
“When you're cracking a gag or laughing, you’re actually inviting people to come with you along the way.”
Bedford shares his experiences on the road and how humour and laughter can keep the beat in a disastrous situation.
“Laughter is a mechanism that just keeps you from despair.”
Can laughter help you deal with your trebles? Don’t Fret! Join Mark Bedford and Paul Boross for a whole setlist of hits on this week’s Humourology Podcast.
Is laughter truly the best medicine? The hilarious and brilliant Marisa Peer joins Paul Boross to share her affinity for finding humour in her personal and professional life. Marisa is peerless when it come to coaching and she shares her experiences as a therapist to show that the best way to stop self-ridicule is to embrace the ridiculous.
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In this week’s episode of The Humourology Podcast Paul Boross is joined by Marisa Peer, a celebrated author, speaker, and therapist, to discuss the power of laughter on the mind. Marisa shares her love for the absurd and the power of reframing one’s mind through humour.
“A Bit of humour is a breakthrough and when they can see the funny side or see the humour in anything it just changes everything.”
Is laughter truly the best medicine? Come take your weekly dose with Marisa Peer and Paul Boross!
Neil shares his insights from years of comedy and draws parallels between the board room and the boards of the improv stage.
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Humour encourages humanity. In this week’s episode Neil Mullarkey, Founder of The Comedy Store Players improv group, joins Paul Boross for a chat about when laughter is appropriate as a leader. Neil draws on years of improv experience to talk about how the best creative teams use humour to feel more human.
“If a team is laughing together, they’re going to be more creative, they’re going to be more resilient.”
Whether in comedy or business, when creative teams feel comfortable and safe to take the stage, try new material, and possibly fail, the results can be brilliant.
Sometimes, life (and work) can be no laughing matter. But, in this week’s episode, rugby legend, raconteur and all-round good guy, Scott Quinnell, speaks to Paul Boross about how having heart and humour through hardships will make you a confident captain on and off the pitch.
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In this hilarious edition of the Humourology Podcast, find out how learning to laugh at yourself is often the best way to lead.
As Scott says, “If you take yourself seriously 24/7, then there's not gonna be much else in your life to be able to hold on to when things don't quite go right”.
Find out how you can to Play for Laughs to Win at Life.
Fun is fundamental. Revolutionary businessman David McCourt shares his secrets of successfully making billions whilst keeping a laugh on your lips. He explains how and why the smartest business people value humour and effectively use it to persuade, influence and network. He never views making more money as the goal – it’s all about having more fun.
As David says, “Life is too short to spend time with people who don’t bring you joy. To succeed, spend time with people who bring you good energy and laughter.”
Listen and learn how to laugh all the way to the bank
Attitude defines altitude. Ebony Rainford-Brent speaks to Paul Boross about how a mirthful mind-set makes a massive difference in elite sport and business. In this beguiling and laugh-filled interview we learn how winners have a winning way of communicating their message so that they can take their team to the top.
As Ebony says, “Successful teams need laughs and light-heartedness to be constantly uncovering and discovering new ways of growing.”
Enjoy and smile your way to success.
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First impressions matter. Alistair McGowan speaks to Paul Boross about how the serious business of comedy at work can change the way that you are perceived on stage or in the office. This fascinating insight into the use of humour is punctuated with lots of hilarious anecdotes, impressions (over 30 of them!) and lots of laughs.
As Alistair says, “Any communication whether it’s in business, or in life or in a pub or in bed is about listening. And people love to be listened to.”
Enjoy How To Make A Big Impression in Business!