Episode 12: Humor

Stories about unlikely heroes have captivated people for thousands of years. This week, social scientist Ben Rogers explores why the "hero's journey" resonates so deeply, and how the stories we tell about our own lives can shape our sense of purpose. He explains why seeing oursel ... Show More

Pain feels like a simple message from the body. If your elbow hurts, there must be something wrong with your elbow. If your back is painfully stiff, you need some work done on your back. But psychologist Rachel Zoffness says our minds play a much larger role in our experience of ... Show More

As we move through the world, it's easy to imagine we're processing everything that happens around us and then deciding how to respond. But psychologist and neuroscientist Norman Farb says our brains actually navigate the world by coming up with mental maps. These maps act like a ... 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

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

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

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

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

Scientists are digging into what makes something funny. We compare their notes with comedians — including Atsuko Okatsuka, Josh Johnson, Dulcé Sloan, and Chris Fleming. For more, go to http://vox.com/unexplainable It’s a great place to view show transcripts and read more about th ... Show More

On this week’s Brilliant Idiots episode, Charlamagne and Andrew are all over the place (in the best way possible). They chop it up about everything from escaping reality with movies to how kids’ shows handle gender representation. Hunter Biden’s wild crack comments? Yeah, they go ... Show More