The Humourology Podcast

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kevin Day joins Paul Boross to discuss a lifetime of leading the way with laughter. As a stand-up comedian and writer for shows like They Think It's All Over, Never Mind the Buzzcocks, 8 Out Of 10 Cats, Have I Got News For You, and A League Of Their Own, Strictly Come Dancing and, The Graham Norton Show, Day knows a thing or two about captivating crowds with comedy. Humour is important. Even in the darkest of circumstances.Hear how award-winning comedian and writer Kevin Day uses humour to help others through the hard times only on The Humourology Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.