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Public speaking can be terrifying. For David Nihill, the idea of standing in front of an audience was scarier than cliff jumping into a thorny pit of spiders and mothers-in-law. Without a parachute or advanced weaponry. Something had to change.

In what doesn't sound like the best plan ever, David decided to overcome his fears by pretending to be a comedian called "Irish Dave" for one full year, crashing as many comedy clubs, festivals, and shows as possible.

Just the Funny Parts is a juicy and scathingly funny insider look at how pop culture gets made. For more than 30 years, writer, producer, and director Nell Scovell worked behind the scenes of iconic TV shows, including The Simpsons, Late Night with David Letterman, Murphy Brown, NCIS, The Muppets, and Sabrina, the Teenage Witch, which she created and executive produced. In 2009, Scovell gave up her behind-the-scenes status when the David Letterman sex scandal broke.

Can humor help us create better work? YES! AND - We don't hear many stories of leaders - esp. women - doing their thing and using THEIR unapologetic humor THEIR way. They're blazing new paths, upending expectations and changing the status quo. There are a few stories and in the press; I know there's so many more. This podcast is dedicated to those stories and conversations. How does humor create better work? Who are these women leaders? What lessons can they offer? What's funny to them? Part comedy, part interview, this podcast will change how we talk about better work, humor AND funny women.

Laugh Tactics is full of strategies that dissect, break down, and analyze all of the types of humor that you'll encounter in daily conversation - stuff you can really use with people you talk to. We're not all trying to become standup comedians, and this isn't a book about ha-ha jokes with setups and punch lines. Learn to simply make a better impression on people, put them at ease, charm them, and make them smile with you.

Was it a typo when the CEO mandated that the organization "institutionalize incompetents"? If not, how did the company wind up institutionalizing incompetence instead? How to Work for an Idiot is still the confessions of a recovering Idiot Boss. After decades of writing and consulting, Dr. Hoover finally realized that many of the people he kept trying to "energize" and "enlighten" were, well, idiots. More importantly, he was an idiot for thinking he could change them. This new edition is bigger and better - and filled with even more idiots - than before.

Forgiveness is the least talked about, but most important leadership soft skill. This book uses lessons from improvised comedy and mindfulness practice to teach leaders how to make forgiveness—of big and small things—a part of their daily lives, and in doing so, how to completely transform the cultures they influence.

From the mind of the ultimate corporate gunslinger comes this no-nonsense, real-world Curriculum, designed to augment - if not replace - the more traditional path to achieving mastery of the business universe. Conquer this sharp, practical and often amusing course of study and save $250,000 of wasted business school tuition. The Curriculum is dedicated to the study of business, how it works, and how it can be used against those who don’t know how it works.

Whether you dream of standing in the spotlight as a stand-up comedian, entertaining crowds with your wit and charm, or aspire to infuse humor into your everyday life and professional endeavors, this audiobook is your go-to resource. Prepare to embark on a transformative journey, navigating the intricacies of comedy writing, delivery, timing, and stage presence.

Play is an essential, necessary, and natural human activity, and it's for adults and companies, too. Funny Business will show you how adults and companies can recapture and use this powerful tool to foster innovation, increase their competitive advantage, and create a vibrant and satisfying workplace. It delves into the concepts of play and what makes it so powerful in children's development' and dispels the myths and beliefs that have made play a dirty word.

Can you keep a secret?! Four business owners with over 30 years collective experience under their belts share the capers and triumphs of running a small business and how they now avoid perilous customer chaos and pitfalls. #chitchat #business #fun

Loud Equals Funny is the podcast of loud ideas, and even louder hosts. loudequalsfunny.com | for sponsorship opportunites email: hosts@loudequalsfunny.com Support this podcast: https://www.patreon.com/LoudEqualsFunny Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Funny and the Money brings you a journey of a comedian and an entrepreneur in the process of leaving their "corporate" job to follow their passion. Telling tales of their personal lives, failings, small wins and how the journey is going on a "live" basis. This is not a self-help, preaching type of podcast. More of a public journey of making the jump, following their dream and taking a risk with a splash of comedy, laughs and guest appearances of people going through the same journey.

Funny Finance is the cocktail party of finance. We discuss humorous financial topics related to the stock and bond markets. Join us daily for a spin on stock market news and developments. We may tackle complex economic theories by reducing them to ice cubes making PhD’s scratch their heads.

The show is a variety show that talks about any and everything you can think of. They'll test your funny bone, your intellect, and your curiosity.

Fun Is Good. That has been the St. Paul Saints Baseball Club's motto for 32 seasons. They are a minor league baseball team that has become known for their wacky, crazy, and sometimes outlandish promotions. From a nun giving massages during a game to ballpark-wide food and pillow fights, they are always trying to come up with that next big idea. Funny In Theory goes behind the scenes of the St. Paul Saints Entertainment Team with Entertainment Director, Joshua Will, and Vice President, Brand Marketing & Experience, Sierra Bailey. Together they will share stories about the entertainment side of ...

Do you read Twitter with your morning coffee like it’s the New York Times? Can you name more Kardashians than US presidents? Besties and co-hosts Sarah & Raegen educate the people on pop culture, social media, fashion, and life as Gen Zers in corporate America.

We are Juan and Brent Reaves—brothers and second-generation business owners working hard to honor our dad’s legacy. Building on the foundation laid by our parents, we’ve expanded our brand, Smokey John’s Bar-B-Que & Home Cooking, which now includes restaurant, catering, concessions, and retail. Our journey has led us to win several national food competitions, to be featured in countless local news segments and publications, and even to appear on ABC, CBS, Food Network, Cooking Channel, and A&E TV shows. Besides being foodies, we’re passionate about sports, travel, and navigating life...

Smart and funny people are everywhere, you just have to know where to look. This podcast curates a cast of everyday characters and their stories, like a cocktail party in your head.

Join Casey, Jonathan, and Eric as they ramble through Geekly News, and go deep into films and pop culture to their hearts delight! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How do we stay sane, survive, and thrive in today’s world? On the Truth Tastes Funny podcast, writer/comedian Hersh Rephun explores the absurdity of life’s challenges, while engaging with experts who’ve dedicated themselves to finding serious solutions. Each week brings a new story from the fields of personal development, health & wellness, entrepreneurship, arts/entertainment, comedy, advertising, journalism, and more. Professionally, Hersh is a Message Therapist, specializing in “selling the truth,” making reality digestible, often with humor and always with humanity. So, whatever ...