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.

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