The holidays are almost here, the election is coming up, and sooner or later somebody at the dinner table is probably going to bring up politics. So before your intense uncle turns Thanksgiving into a cable news panel, let’s talk about humor. 😂

This week on Laugh or Death, I’m taking you behind the scenes of another speaking trip — this time to Orlando for the Veterinary Dental Forum. And this one did not exactly go according to plan. I was scheduled to lead a four-hour workshop on humor and happiness and was told to expect somewhere around 30–40 people. I planned the whole thing around a smaller, interactive group…and then I walked into a ballroom built for 500 or 600 people. Oh, and eventually about 160–180 peopl

This episode is a little different you’re coming with me behind the scenes of a last-minute comedy sho That’s one of the reasons I’ve wanted Annie and Levin O’Connor on this podcast for a long time. They’re the owners of Last Best Comedy Club here in Bozeman, Montana, and between the two of them they have more than 50 years of improv experience. They’ve performed, taught, built comedy communities, and somehow remained married through all of it, which may be their most impres

What happens when the thing that makes your job harder also becomes part of what makes your comedy un That’s one of the reasons I’ve wanted Annie and Levin O’Connor on this podcast for a long time. They’re the owners of Last Best Comedy Club here in Bozeman, Montana, and between the two of them they have more than 50 years of improv experience. They’ve performed, taught, built comedy communities, and somehow remained married through all of it, which may be their most impres

I’m still in my pajamas. I’m tired. I have a bunch of things I’m supposed to get done, and I recentl That’s one of the reasons I’ve wanted Annie and Levin O’Connor on this podcast for a long time. They’re the owners of Last Best Comedy Club here in Bozeman, Montana, and between the two of them they have more than 50 years of improv experience. They’ve performed, taught, built comedy communities, and somehow remained married through all of it, which may be their most impres

Some of the most important things improv has taught me have very little to do with being funny. That’s one of the reasons I’ve wanted Annie and Levin O’Connor on this podcast for a long time. They’re the owners of Last Best Comedy Club here in Bozeman, Montana, and between the two of them they have more than 50 years of improv experience. They’ve performed, taught, built comedy communities, and somehow remained married through all of it, which may be their most impressive

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