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Laugh or Death with Paul Osincup | Humor, Resilience, Humanity
Laugh or Death is a show about finding the humor in everyday life and during our darkest moments. Host Paul Osincup talks with industry leaders, entertainers, and brilliantly imperfect humans to uncover how they use humor to cope, survive, and even thrive. From career setbacks to personal loss, each conversation reveals the surprising, human, and often hilarious ways laughter builds resilience. Equal parts heart and humor, Laugh or Death is a reminder that sometimes the best way to face life's…
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- Laugh or Death with Paul Osincup | Humor, Resilience, Humanity
41. Why Comedy Is Harder Than Physics with Alex Kaufman
This week on Laugh or Death, I'm hanging out with comedian and friend Alex Kaufman at the park, which is already a pretty wholesome setting for two grown men…
- Laugh or Death with Paul Osincup | Humor, Resilience, Humanity
40. How to Use Humor in Politics (and Survive Political Talk With the Family at Thanksgiving)
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…
- Laugh or Death with Paul Osincup | Humor, Resilience, Humanity
39. VLOG: This Is Why I Do This — Adjusting on the Fly at an Orlando Vet Conference
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…
- Laugh or Death with Paul Osincup | Humor, Resilience, Humanity
38. VLOG: Behind the Scenes of a Last-Minute Comedy Show with Leah Tiscione
This episode is a little different you're coming with me behind the scenes of a last-minute comedy show. A couple days before this, I got asked to perform at…
- Laugh or Death with Paul Osincup | Humor, Resilience, Humanity
37. Laughing Through Disability with Comedian Noah Crow
What happens when the thing that makes your job harder also becomes part of what makes your comedy unforgettable? This week on Laugh or Death, I'm hanging out…
- Laugh or Death with Paul Osincup | Humor, Resilience, Humanity
36. How to Be a Rational Optimist, Even If It Sounds Awful
What does a motivational speaker do when he's not feeling motivated? Today, I'm still in my pajamas, I'm tired, I recently got rejected from a comedy contest I…
- Laugh or Death with Paul Osincup | Humor, Resilience, Humanity
35. How Improv Makes You Better at Being Human with Annie & Levin O'Connor
What can improv comedy teach you about failure, trust, relationships, presence, and becoming a better human? Quite a bit, apparently. This week on Laugh or…
- Laugh or Death with Paul Osincup | Humor, Resilience, Humanity
34. How to Do Impressions (And Why You Should Lean Into Your Weirdness)
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…
- Laugh or Death with Paul Osincup | Humor, Resilience, Humanity
33. How to Laugh When You Have No Idea What You're Doing with Horse Vet Turned Comedian Matt Evans
What happens when a guy who wasn't raised around horses becomes a horse veterinarian... and then decides to become a stand-up comedian? You get Matt Evans…
- Laugh or Death with Paul Osincup | Humor, Resilience, Humanity
32. From Shit to Bit: How the President Stole My Joke and Made It VIRAL
What happens when you write a joke, the internet steals it, turns it into a meme... and eventually the President of the United States shares it? Apparently…
- Laugh or Death with Paul Osincup | Humor, Resilience, Humanity
31. How to Be Funny (Even if You're Not)
Think you're just "not a funny person"? Good news: being funny is a skill you can actually practice. In this solo episode of Laugh or Death, keynote speaker…
- Laugh or Death with Paul Osincup | Humor, Resilience, Humanity
Paul's Shorts: Why You Need a Vacation From Your Serious Self
What if the thing interrupting your perfectly planned day is actually the part you'll remember? We spend a lot of time trying to optimize our lives—our…
- Laugh or Death with Paul Osincup | Humor, Resilience, Humanity
30. Are You Optimizing the Joy Out of Your Life? VIDEO
Are you so busy trying to optimize your life that you've accidentally optimized the joy out of it? In this solo episode of Laugh or Death, Paul shares what…
- Laugh or Death with Paul Osincup | Humor, Resilience, Humanity
Paul's Shorts: How to Tell Your Story So People Remember You
Doing great work isn't always enough. Whether you're asking for a raise, interviewing for a job, pitching an idea, giving a presentation, or trying to win…
- Laugh or Death with Paul Osincup | Humor, Resilience, Humanity
29. How to Craft Compelling Stories People Actually Remember with John Livesay
Want people to actually remember what you say? Tell them a better story. In this episode of Laugh or Death, Paul sits down with John Livesay—aka The Pitch…
- Laugh or Death with Paul Osincup | Humor, Resilience, Humanity
Paul's Shorts: How to Stay Calm When Life Doesn't Go According to Plan
Life rarely goes according to plan. A job falls through. A relationship ends. A diagnosis changes everything. Or maybe it's just one of those weeks where every…
- Laugh or Death with Paul Osincup | Humor, Resilience, Humanity
28. The Resilience Formula: How to Handle Life's Biggest Changes with Perspective and Humor | Nina Sossamon-Pogue
How do you stay resilient when life doesn't go according to plan? In this episode of Laugh or Death, Paul sits down with Nina Sossamon-Pogue—former USA…
- Laugh or Death with Paul Osincup | Humor, Resilience, Humanity
Paul's Shorts: Preparation Creates Confidence (Not Perfection)
Most people think confident speakers are just naturally gifted. They're not. After more than 20 years performing comedy and 15 years as a professional keynote…
- Laugh or Death with Paul Osincup | Humor, Resilience, Humanity
27. How I Tame My Public Speaking Nerves (The 3 Ps That Changed Everything)
Does public speaking make you nervous? You're not alone. After 20+ years performing comedy and 15 years as a professional keynote speaker, I still get nervous…
- Laugh or Death with Paul Osincup | Humor, Resilience, Humanity
Paul's Shorts: The Broadway Rule That Could Transform Your Team with Wendee Lee Curtis
What if your team's biggest untapped advantage is already sitting in the room? In this clip from Laugh or Death, Broadway performer, keynote speaker, and emcee…
- Laugh or Death with Paul Osincup | Humor, Resilience, Humanity
26. From Broadway to Boardrooms: The Power of Going Full Out | Wendee Lee Curtis
What can Broadway teach us about leadership, teamwork, psychological safety, and high performance? A lot more than you might expect. In this episode of Laugh…
- Laugh or Death with Paul Osincup | Humor, Resilience, Humanity
Paul's Shorts: Be a Thermostat, Not a Thermometer | One Mindset Shift That Changes Everything
Are you reacting to life... or leading it? In this clip from the Laugh or Death Podcast, Paul Osincup shares one of his favorite lessons from positive…
- Laugh or Death with Paul Osincup | Humor, Resilience, Humanity
25. The Science of Happiness: 3 Habits That Actually Work
Can you actually train yourself to become happier? According to science, the answer is yes. In this solo episode of Laugh or Death, keynote speaker and…
- Laugh or Death with Paul Osincup | Humor, Resilience, Humanity
Shorts: The 5 Foundations Every Comedian's Brand Needs
Being funny isn't enough anymore. Today's comedians have to be performers, marketers, business owners, and content creators all at the same time. In this…
- Laugh or Death with Paul Osincup | Humor, Resilience, Humanity
24. How Branding Can Make or Break a Comedy Career: The Business of Being Funny
Most comedians spend years perfecting their jokes. Very few spend that same amount of time building a brand. In this episode, I sit down with David Uribe…
- Laugh or Death with Paul Osincup | Humor, Resilience, Humanity
Paul's Shorts: Why Your Best Ideas Never Happen at Your Desk | Dr. Natalie Nixon
Ever notice your best ideas show up on a walk, in the shower, or while unloading the dishwasher? In this clip from Laugh or Death, creativity expert Dr…
- Laugh or Death with Paul Osincup | Humor, Resilience, Humanity
23. The Creativity Leap: How to Think Bigger, Solve Better, and Lead with Curiosity with Natalie Nixon
Creativity isn't just for artists—it's one of the most valuable skills for leaders, entrepreneurs, and anyone navigating change. In this episode of Laugh or…
- Laugh or Death with Paul Osincup | Humor, Resilience, Humanity
22. He Had No Idea He Had Cancer While Filming His Comedy Special… Jamie Campbell Is Still Laughing
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…
- Laugh or Death with Paul Osincup | Humor, Resilience, Humanity
21. Check On Your Friends: The Mental Health Advice We All Need | With Greg Kettner
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…
- Laugh or Death with Paul Osincup | Humor, Resilience, Humanity
20. The Male Loneliness Epidemic: What Men Need That No One Taught Them | Erin Pash
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…
- Laugh or Death with Paul Osincup | Humor, Resilience, Humanity
19. I Won a Stand-Up Comedy Competition… Then Slowly Lost My Sense of Humor
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…
- Laugh or Death with Paul Osincup | Humor, Resilience, Humanity
18. Humor in the C-Suite: How a Credit Union CEO Uses Authenticity to Build Culture (Sequins Not Required…But Recommended)
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…
- Laugh or Death with Paul Osincup | Humor, Resilience, Humanity
17. A 61-Year-Old Republican Congressman Walks Into a Liberal Harvard Dorm… From Congress, Comedy, to Harvard: A Conversation with Ric Keller
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…
- Laugh or Death with Paul Osincup | Humor, Resilience, Humanity
16. She Beat Her Daughter at TikTok… Then Accidentally Became a Comedian | Kimmi Kaiy
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…
- Laugh or Death with Paul Osincup | Humor, Resilience, Humanity
15. You're One Funny Mother! Humor, Healing & Mom Life with Mallori DeSalle
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…
- Laugh or Death with Paul Osincup | Humor, Resilience, Humanity
14. The Fire Took (Almost) Everything… and We Still Laughed: How Laughter Helped Us Cope Through a Wildfire
What do you do when you lose almost everything? For my wife Kelly and me… we laughed. Not at the situation—because it was awful. But through it. In this…
- Laugh or Death with Paul Osincup | Humor, Resilience, Humanity
13. Humor, Hope, and Honest Conversations: What Laughter Teaches Us About Life and Leadership with Dani Klein Modisett
What if humor isn't about being the funniest person in the room… but about helping people feel less alone? In this episode of Laugh or Death, I sat down with…
- Laugh or Death with Paul Osincup | Humor, Resilience, Humanity
12. Humor at Work: How to Create a Culture of FUN! (LAFTER Framework Part 2)
What if the difference between a good workplace… and a great one… was something surprisingly simple? Fun. Downloads the FREE Fun Over Funny Guide for Leaders…
- Laugh or Death with Paul Osincup | Humor, Resilience, Humanity
11. Laughter as Medicine: The Science Behind Humor and Healing with Frank Chindamo, Creator of LaughMD
If Laughter Really is the Best Medicine, Why Don't We Use it as Medicine? In this episode of Laugh or Death, Paul sits down with former Saturday Night Live…
- Laugh or Death with Paul Osincup | Humor, Resilience, Humanity
10. Humor: The Leadership Skill Nobody Talks About… Making Laughter Work at Work
What if one of the most powerful leadership skills… is something we've been taught to leave at the door? In this solo episode of Laugh or Death, Paul breaks…
- Laugh or Death with Paul Osincup | Humor, Resilience, Humanity
9. What's so Funny About Grief? How Humor Helps Us Cope with Loss with Dr. Melissa Mork
What if laughter doesn't take away from grief… but actually helps us survive it? In this episode of Laugh or Death, Paul sits down with clinical forensic…
- Laugh or Death with Paul Osincup | Humor, Resilience, Humanity
8. The Actor's Mindset: Humor, Improv, and Letting Go of Control with Christopher James Murray Star of The Conspiracists
What does acting teach us about humor, connection, and how we show up in everyday life? In this episode of Laugh or Death, Paul sits down with actor, writer…
- Laugh or Death with Paul Osincup | Humor, Resilience, Humanity
7. How Comedians Turn Pain Into Punchlines | Maggie Maye
What happens when a professional comedian sits down to talk about humor, resilience, and the strange ways life gives us material? In this episode of Laugh or…
- Laugh or Death with Paul Osincup | Humor, Resilience, Humanity
6. The Conspiracists Movie: Comedy, Conspiracy Culture, and Humor with Filmmaker Chris Bruce
In this episode of Laugh or Death, Paul sits down with filmmaker, actor, and producer Chris Bruce, the creator of the mockumentary comedy The Conspiracists…
- Laugh or Death with Paul Osincup | Humor, Resilience, Humanity
5. Why Sports Should Be Fun: Humor, Media, and Life with Vic Lombardi
What happens when you stop taking your job — and yourself — so seriously? In this episode of Laugh or Death, Paul sits down with Vic Lombardi, longtime Denver…
- Laugh or Death with Paul Osincup | Humor, Resilience, Humanity
4. Kindness, Civility, and Humor in a Divided World with Shola Richards
What does it mean to lead with kindness in a world that often rewards outrage? In this episode of Laugh or Death, Paul sits down with bestselling author…
- Laugh or Death with Paul Osincup | Humor, Resilience, Humanity
3. Laugh Through the Hard Stuff: Using Humor to Navigate Stress and Uncertainty with Erin Pash
What role does humor play when life gets difficult? In this episode of Laugh or Death, Paul sits down with Erin Pash to explore how humor can help us process…
- Laugh or Death with Paul Osincup | Humor, Resilience, Humanity
2. Humor Habits: 6 Ways to Rewire Your Brain for Humor and Resilience
What if humor wasn't just something you were born with… but a skill you could train? In this episode of Laugh or Death, Paul Osincup dives into the science…
- Laugh or Death with Paul Osincup | Humor, Resilience, Humanity
1. Laugh or Death: Rewiring Your Brain from Drama to Comedy
Life gets heavy. And even if we can't always laugh at it, we can learn to laugh through it. In the very first episode of Laugh or Death, Paul Osincup…