Chris Duffy

Chris Duffy, a stand-up comedian and host of "How to Be a Better Human," shares his candid struggles with self-promotion on social media. He and the hosts dive into the art of authentic content creation, emphasizing value over self-promotion. Together, they discuss the emotional barriers to engagement and procrastination while offering strategies to overcome these challenges. The conversation highlights the importance of balancing authenticity with digital presence, encouraging listeners to see social media as a space for genuine expression.

Join comedian Chris Duffy, a fellow TED Audio Collective host, as he explores the art of finding humor in everyday life. He delves into how embracing childlike perspectives can sharpen your sense of humor. With hilarious anecdotes from teaching improv to kids and adults, Chris illustrates the unpredictability of laughter. He highlights the power of humor as a tool for connection and resilience, encouraging listeners to find joy and creativity in the absurdities of daily interactions.

Chris Duffy, comedian, podcast host, and author of Humor Me, joins to explore humor's role in music. They dissect parody craft, comedic bops, and sharp funny lines in serious songs. Conversations include Weird Al, Bo Burnham, witty young pop writers, and why generous humor connects people.

Chris Duffy, a comedian and author of Humor Me, dives into how laughter can enhance presence and creativity. He shares insights on how humor builds connections, even for introverts, and reveals Lincoln's secret use of laughter to foster team cohesion. Joining him are Stanford professors Jennifer Aaker and Naomi Bagdonas, who discuss humor's transformative power in business and its positive effects on leadership and engagement. They also explore how to cultivate laughter in daily life to live with less regret.

Mark Medley, a journalist and author of "Live to See the Day," explores the journeys of people pursuing unlikely goals, like a no-hope political candidate and an amateur searching for a missing duck. He reflects on the thin line between aspiration and delusion, emphasizing how failure can teach valuable lessons. Comedian Chris Duffy, author of "Humor Me," discusses how humor can be taught and its vital role in breaking routine. He shares anecdotes about finding joy in unexpected moments and highlights humor's profound social and health benefits.

Chris Duffy, a comedian and author, dives into the transformative power of humor in leadership and communication. He argues that humor is learnable and essential for connection and influence. Chris also discusses the role of vulnerability in enhancing likability and building trust. Through amusing anecdotes, he explains how laughter can ease tensions in relationships and improve emotional intelligence. Plus, he shares practical tips for using humor in high-stakes situations and negotiations. Tune in for a lighthearted approach to personal and professional growth!

Why do so many of us wait until a new calendar year to start setting our goals? Gretchen recently sat down with Chris Duffy, host of How to Be a Better Human, to discuss this goal-obsessed time of year. As she says, “there really is no magic to January 1st”-- and the best time to start a healthy habit is just, well, “now.” In this episode, she shares eye-opening frameworks on the different ways to make and achieve goals, gives tips on how to create habits that actually improve our lives and discusses why chasing happiness isn’t always fun – and why it doesn’t always make us feel happy. For more episodes on how to be a little less terrible, follow How to Be a Better Human from the TED Audio Collective.Happier with Gretchen Rubin is part of ‘The Onward Project,’ a family of podcasts brought together by Gretchen Rubin—all about how to make your life better. Check out the other Onward Project podcasts—Do The Thing, Side Hustle School, Happier in Hollywood and Everything Happens with Kate Bowler. If you liked this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and tell your friends! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Standup comedian and TED podcast host Chris Duffy joins the hosts to discuss their struggles with self-promotion on social media. They explore the fear of making cringe-worthy posts, cancel culture, and the importance of content and distribution in self-promotion. They also discuss practical and mental changes to improve their approach to social media.

Chris Duffy, comedian, writer, and host of the TED podcast How to Be a Better Human, chats about how humor shaped his path from teaching and improv to podcasting and TV. He discusses attention and noticing as sources of comedy. He explores laughing at yourself, taking social risks, and how humor helps process grief while also carrying ethical responsibilities.

Join comedian and writer Chris Duffy, author of the new book Humor Me, as he dives into the role of humor in creativity. Chris discusses how making fun of ourselves can spark creativity and connection. He highlights the importance of noticing little details, sharing insights on the joy of self-heckling and taking social risks. From turning life into a nature documentary to writing like a conversation, Chris brings both silliness and sincerity to the table, offering ways to integrate humor into everyday life.