Episode 12: Humor

Charismatic leaders can inspire devotion and give people a powerful sense of meaning. They can also make us vulnerable. This week, we explore how figures across history have gained followers by offering clarity in moments of uncertainty — and why that clarity can come at a cost. ... Show More

What does it do to a person to feel overlooked? This week, psychologist Gordon Flett examines how the absence of “mattering” can fuel loneliness, depression, and even violence. He outlines how feeling valued serves as a psychological buffer, and how simple gestures can rebuild a ... Show More

From the time we're schoolchildren, we're ranked and sorted based on how smart we are. But what if our assumptions about intelligence limit our potential? This week, we revisit a favorite 2022 conversation with cognitive scientist Scott Barry Kaufman, who proposes a more expansiv ... Show More

The Science of LaughterBrian Cox and Robin Ince return for a new series of science/comedy chat. They are joined on stage, appropriately enough, by comedian Frank Skinner, as they look at the science of what makes us laugh, why we laugh at all, and whether humour and laughter are ... Show More

Kevin sits down with Actor and Comedian Bill Burr to discuss Bill’s recent Saturday Night Live monologue, their Covid-19 quarantine experiences and the last time they each cried. Like Comedy Gold Minds? SiriusXM subscribers get it a day early, plus Kevin Hart’s Laugh Out Loud Rad ... Show More

Humor can lighten the mood. But it can also provoke, cajole, and inspire. This hour, TED speakers share how we can wield humor as a tool across all aspects of our lives. Guests include comedian Marcia Belsky, computer scientist Vinith Misra, behavioral scientist Jennifer Aaker, c ... Show More

Original broadcast date: June 3, 2022. Humor can lighten the mood. But it can also provoke, cajole and inspire. This hour, TED speakers share how we can wield humor as a tool across all aspects of our lives. Guests include comedian Marcia Belsky, computer scientist Vinith Misra, ... Show More

On this episode of The H3 Podcast we're joined in the studio by Bill Burr! Together we discuss bad dog owners, being a dental assistant, parenting, Shari's Berries, podcasting, All Things Comedy, and a whole lot more. Bill Burr is a stand-up comedian and actor who will be perform ... Show More

This week the brilliant idiots charlamagne and Andrew Schulz were joined by comedian Michael Che. During the episode they spoke about the comedian perspective and the different levels of comedic relief. Also, they speak on some trending topics such as Lori Harvey and Michael b Jo ... Show More

Oh my goodness, Jean. We don't really think this episode needs a description. The great Bill Burr joins us and Hen has some amazing, hilarious thoughts, just like you thought he would. We discuss who is a bigger psycho, Billy or Tommy. PLUS, will Bill stop gender identifying his ... Show More