Episode 45: How the “Funniest Person in Rochester” Brings Levity Back to Business: David Mammano
Wed Dec 17 2025
Entrepreneur, author, professor, podcaster and business humorist David Mammano joins Paul Merchan and Steve Cody on this episode of Laughing Matters to explore why humor and wit can take business culture to the next level. From winning comedy contests in college to advising business leaders on culture, David shares why there is inherent wisdom in bringing fun back to the workplace - and why having dance moves like Seinfeld’s Elaine didn’t stop him. Tune in to hear David talk about:
Why AI can never replace humor, experience and witHis affinity for humorous insurance company campaigns A story from his best-selling book about a 20-something business owner who had every one of his employees reapply for their positionsAn embarrassing personal story that proves it’s important not to skip human anatomy class
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Entrepreneur, author, professor, podcaster and business humorist David Mammano joins Paul Merchan and Steve Cody on this episode of Laughing Matters to explore why humor and wit can take business culture to the next level. From winning comedy contests in college to advising business leaders on culture, David shares why there is inherent wisdom in bringing fun back to the workplace - and why having dance moves like Seinfeld’s Elaine didn’t stop him. Tune in to hear David talk about: Why AI can never replace humor, experience and witHis affinity for humorous insurance company campaigns A story from his best-selling book about a 20-something business owner who had every one of his employees reapply for their positionsAn embarrassing personal story that proves it’s important not to skip human anatomy class