Best Helena Evans Podcasts (2024)

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Professor Richard Wiseman - 🍀 The Luck Factor: Why Humour (And Magic) Can Underpin Success 🪄 1:02:17

1h ago1:02:17

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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…

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Julia Bradbury on Walk Yourself Happy: How A Stroll Can Be A Tool For Healing And Adventure 54:14

7d ago54:14

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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 he…

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Wayne Garvie - Leading with Laughter 49:32

11M ago49:32

49:32

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…

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Clive Tyldesley - Finding the Fun in Football 1:04:52

12M ago1:04:52

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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 anythi…

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Mark Thomas Part Two - Political Practical Jokes 1:02:44

1y ago1:02:44

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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…

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Mark Thomas Part One - Playfully Poking People in Power 1:01:25

1y ago1:01:25

1:01:25

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…

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Alastair Campbell - What YOU can do 57:36

1y ago57:36

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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 perseveran…

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Simon Evans Part Two - Creating Connection Through Comedy 52:51

1y ago52:51

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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 te…

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Simon Evans - Part One - Confidently Captivating Comedy Crowds 53:03

1y ago53:03

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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…

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Baroness Helena Kennedy KC - Part Two - Championing Civil Liberties and Laughs 36:45

1y ago36:45

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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…

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Baroness Helena Kennedy KC - Part One - Helping Humanity with Humour 43:32

1y ago43:32

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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 di…

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Iain Lee – The Power of Positivity and Pranks Part Two 49:34

1y ago49:34

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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 mass…

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Iain Lee - Happier and Healthier Through Humour Part One 56:04

1y ago56:04

56:04

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 …

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Tanni Grey-Thompson DBE – The Joy of Sport and Life 1:05:44

1y ago1:05:44

1:05:44

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 …

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Luke Pritchard – The Kooky Side of Charisma 1:07:25

1+ y ago1:07:25

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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 bi…

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Helen Russell on The Humourology Podcast 56:33

1+ y ago56:33

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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.…

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Geoff Norcott - Comedy Correctness Gone Mad 1:08:39

1+ y ago1:08:39

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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)…

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Harry Brunjes - The Physician of The Opera 1:00:27

1+ y ago1:00:27

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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…

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Marina Purkiss - Leveraging Lightness and Laughter 56:52

1+ y ago56:52

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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 fun…

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Dame Arlene Phillips - Comedy, Creativity and Choreography 52:07

1+ y ago52:07

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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 fue…

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Peter Freeth – The Serious Business of Humour At Work 1:00:37

1+ y ago1:00:37

1:00:37

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 an…

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Jimmy Mulville on the Humourology Podcast 1:03:41

2y ago1:03:41

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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…

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Katrine Moholt – Strictly Come Laughing 1:00:04

2y ago1:00:04

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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 Boros…

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Kevin Day - Captivating a Crowd with Comedy - Part 2 58:45

2y ago58:45

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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 en…

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Kevin Day - Who Are Ya?! Part One 1:17:19

2y ago1:17:19

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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 c…

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Cally Beaton 1:00:19

2y ago1:00:19

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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…

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Dominic Holland - Playing for Laughs with Peter Parker’s Pa 1:05:51

2y ago1:05:51

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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 t…

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Adrian Walsh - Humour, Humanity and Healing 56:12

2y ago56:12

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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…

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Jon Holmes – Negotiating Humour 57:19

2y ago57:19

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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 o…

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Mike Fenton Stevens on the Humourology Podcast 1:06:48

2y ago1:06:48

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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…

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Jon Plowman on The Humourology Podcast 57:38

2y ago57:38

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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 n…

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Steve Richards on The Humourology Podcast 1:00:29

2y ago1:00:29

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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 R…

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Omid Djalili on The Humourology Podcast 59:14

2y ago59:14

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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 quick…

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Paul Zenon on The Humourology Podcast 59:57

2y ago59:57

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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 j…

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John O’Farrell on the Humourology Podcast 57:50

2y ago57:50

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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 aud…

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Kevin Cahill on the Humourology Podcast 1:00:22

2y ago1:00:22

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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 peop…

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Yasmin Alibhai-Brown on the Humourology Podcast 55:13

2y ago55:13

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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…

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John Lloyd CBE on the Humourology Podcast Part two 47:03

2+ y ago47:03

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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 yo…

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John Lloyd CBE on the Humourology Podcast 53:19

2+ y ago53:19

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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…

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Danny Wallace – Whip-Smart Wisecracking 58:58

2+ y ago58:58

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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 v…

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Andy Hamilton – Jest a Minute 1:01:20

2+ y ago1:01:20

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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 …

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Graham Stuart - Production Power with Punchlines 59:00

2+ y ago59:00

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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 emb…

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Milton Jones – One Liner Merchant Mirth Maker 1:01:22

2+ y ago1:01:22

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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 p…

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Dermot Murnaghan – Breaking News with Banter 49:02

2+ y ago49:02

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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 be…

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Deborah Meaden - Breathing Fire and Fun into Business 46:47

2+ y ago46:47

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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 ra…

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Sir Tony Robinson – A Historic Sense of Humour 59:15

2+ y ago59:15

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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 humou…

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Dani Klein Modisett – Cognition, Connection, and Comedy 56:10

2+ y ago56:10

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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 Laught…

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Guy Jenkin – Directing Delight 59:42

2+ y ago59:42

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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 f…

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Tessy Ojo, CBE – Leading Diana’s Legacy of Love 51:40

2+ y ago51:40

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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 c…

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Dr. Phil Hammond – The Healing Hands of Humour 1:04:08

2+ y ago1:04:08

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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 la…

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