Glimpse into the lives of comedians, improvisers, comedy writers, and other funny people from business, science, and the arts. Host Dr, Peter McGraw—a behavioral scientist, business school professor, and Director of the Humor Research Lab (aka HuRL)—sits down with funny people for a wide-ranging discussion of their habits, motivations, and secrets to success.
Dan Ariely is the James B. Duke Professor of Psychology and Behavioral Economics at Duke University and a founding member of the Center for
Ovul Sezer is an Assistant Professor of Organizational Behavior at the Kenan-Flagler Business School at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She
David Thomas is an assistant professor attendant in the Department of Architecture at the University of Colorado Denver. He studies the aesthetics of fun
Zoe Rogers is a stand-up comedian. She’s been featured on Disney Babble and Nickmom.com and has performed at the She-Devil Comedy Festival, Laughing Skull
Chris Denson is the host of the Innovation Crush podcast. He is an innovator, marketer, and recovering comedian. He is the author the Amazon
Matt Walsh is a founding member of the national improv-sketch comedy theatre Upright Citizens Brigade which has schools and venues in both New York
Will Choi is an actor, writer, and producer. Currently, he is the host of NBC News’ docu-series Break Shot with Will Choi where he
Billy has been a performer, teacher, and director with the UCB Theatre since it first opened in New York. He is a founding member
