Our House – Mark Bedford discusses how humour gives unlikely companions a home

December 14, 2020
by Paul Boross
- Episode: 7
- Season: 1

Is a sense of humour the main uniting melody of all creative teams? Mark Bedford, the legendary bassist from the band Madness, joins Paul Boross to talk about how humour brings people together in tough times. Mark shares his experience from decades of performing with the band and lays down the rhythm of teamwork.

In this week’s episode of The Humourology podcast Paul Boross sits down with musician Mark Bedford from the band Madness to discuss how humour can create harmony within the band. Bedford discusses his life as a performer and how humour may just be the best way to stay in-tune with the people around you.

“When you’re cracking a gag or laughing, you’re actually inviting people to come with you along the way.”

Bedford shares his experiences on the road and how humour and laughter can keep the beat in a disastrous situation.

“Laughter is a mechanism that just keeps you from despair.”

Can laughter help you deal with your trebles? Don’t Fret! Join Mark Bedford and Paul Boross for a whole setlist of hits on this week’s Humourology Podcast.