Ever wonder how people actually learn to do impressions? I've been doing voices since I was a kid—making faces in the mirror, mimicking people on TV, talking to myself, and generally behaving like someone my parents probably should have been slightly concerned about. In this episode of Laugh or Death, I'm breaking down how I actually approach impressions. Not just performing them—how I find the voice.

How a Horse Vet Became a Stand-Up Comedian and Found Joy in the Journey What do equine medicine and stand-up comedy have in common? Apparently, more than you’d think. This week on Laugh or Death, I’m talking with Matt Evans, an equine veterinarian, stand-up comedian, and author of Chomping at the Bit: How I Became a Horse Vet Beyond All Common Sense.

This week, the President of the United States shared a joke that I wrote. Not a joke that I wrote for him, but a joke that I wrote about him, which feels like an important distinction to make right up front. The joke was, “From now on, Canada geese will be called Donald’s Ducks.” It’s a stupid joke. I’m very proud of it.

Because here’s something people often misunderstand about comedians: we don’t automatically see something and immediately know the funniest thing to say about it. Usually, we notice something interesting, frustrating, awkward, uncomfortable, or weird—and then we work on it. There’s a process. And in this episode of Laugh or Death, I’m teaching you three of the comedy techniques I use to turn ordinary observations into something funny.

Learn how to craft compelling stories people actually remember with John Livesay, The Pitch Whisperer. John joins Paul Osincup to share practical storytelling techniques for creating an origin story, communicating your value, using humor, pitching ideas, and becoming more memorable at work and in life. Discover the 3 Cs of great storytelling: clear, concise, and compelling.

Learn how to craft compelling stories people actually remember with John Livesay, The Pitch Whisperer. John joins Paul Osincup to share practical storytelling techniques for creating an origin story, communicating your value, using humor, pitching ideas, and becoming more memorable at work and in life. Discover the 3 Cs of great storytelling: clear, concise, and compelling.

In this episode of Laugh or Death, I sit down with Nina Sossamon-Pogue—former USA Gymnastics team member, Emmy Award-winning television news anchor, tech executive, author, and keynote speaker—to talk about resilience, navigating change, and why perspective may be the most powerful tool we have during life's toughest seasons.

In this solo episode, I'm sharing the exact strategies that have helped me go from overwhelming stage fright to confidently speaking in front of audiences ranging from small conference rooms to thousands of people.

In this solo episode of Laugh or Death, I'm diving into the science behind sustainable happiness—not the kind that comes from buying something new or having a great weekend, but the kind that changes the overall trajectory of your life.

In this solo episode of Laugh or Death, I'm diving into the science behind sustainable happiness—not the kind that comes from buying something new or having a great weekend, but the kind that changes the overall trajectory of your life.

In this episode, I sit down with David Uribe, founder of The Comedy Branding Agency, to talk about why being funny is only half the battle. If people can't find you online—or don't immediately understand what makes you different—you'll always be fighting an uphill battle.

This week on Laugh or Death, I sit down with Dr. Natalie Nixon—creativity strategist, CEO of Figure Eight Thinking, keynote speaker, and author of The Creativity Leap—to explore what creativity actually looks like in the real world. If you’re Jamie Campbell, you start looking for the joke. Jamie is a comedian and actor you may recognize from Chicago Fire, Hollywood Darlings, and the Emmy-nominated series Boondoggle. He also recently released a comedy special with Dry Bar Come

What do you do when life hands you something terrifying, uncertain, and completely outside your control? If you’re Jamie Campbell, you start looking for the joke. Jamie is a comedian and actor you may recognize from Chicago Fire, Hollywood Darlings, and the Emmy-nominated series Boondoggle. He also recently released a comedy special with Dry Bar Comedy.

What if one of the most powerful things you could do for someone's mental health took less than 30 seconds? No special training.No psychology degree.No perfectly crafted words. Just a simple text message. In this episode of Laugh or Death, Paul sits down with speaker, mental health advocate, and former comedian Greg Kettner for a conversation about friendship, connection, risk-taking, and the small actions that can have a massive impact on the people around us. Greg shares hi

What happens when men are expected to be strong, capable, and dependable—but never taught how to talk about what they're feeling? In this episode of Laugh or Death, Paul sits down with entrepreneur, therapist, and relationship expert Erin Pash to tackle one of the most important conversations happening today: the male loneliness epidemic. Together they explore why so many men struggle with connection, why emotional intelligence often feels harder for men than women, and how d

What happens when you win a stand-up comedy competition… and then slowly lose your sense of humor? In this solo episode of Laugh or Death, I’m sharing the story behind the two framed comedy posters hanging in my studio. They’re from two stand-up competitions I won 23 years apart. But honestly, this episode isn’t really about winning. It’s about everything that happened in between. When I was 23, I was in graduate school, stressed out, overworked, and taking life way too serio

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