What does leadership look like when the CEO shows up in a bright red sequin jacket quoting Biggie Smalls? In this episode of Laugh or Death, Paul sits down with Mike Wilson, President and CEO of Members 1st Credit Union, to talk about leadership, culture, humor, and why authenticity matters more than pretending to be perfect. Mike oversees an organization with more than 1,300 employees and over 630,000 members, but what stood out most to Paul wasn’t just the growth of the com

What happens when a 61-year-old former Republican Congressman moves into a Harvard dorm surrounded by students young enough to be his grandchildren? According to Ric Keller… a lot of unexpected connection, comedy, and surprisingly hopeful conversations. In this episode of Laugh or Death, Paul sits down with speaker, lawyer, TEDx presenter, and former U.S. Congressman Ric Keller for a conversation about humor, humility, politics, and why self-deprecating humor might be one of

What starts as a joke between a mother and daughter… can apparently turn into millions of followers and a career in stand-up comedy. In this episode of Laugh or Death, Paul sits down with content creator and comedian Kimmi Kaiy to talk about her unexpected journey from posting dark humor videos on TikTok to performing live stand-up comedy in front of packed crowds. What began as a playful challenge with her daughter quickly exploded online, with Kimmi building a massive audie

Motherhood is messy. Life is unpredictable. And sometimes… the only thing left to do is laugh. In this episode of Laugh or Death, Paul sits down with humorist, therapist, and speaker Mallori DeSalle for a real, honest, and often hilarious conversation about what it looks like to use humor in the middle of real life—not just the highlight reel. From raising kids to navigating hard seasons, Mallori shares how humor isn’t about being “on” all the time—it’s about being present. W