Welcome to Peppercomm's Laughing Matters! A podcast that explores how great minds from the world of business, journalism and beyond are using the incredible power of humor to boost morale, engagement and productivity. Hosted by CEO Steve Cody and Senior Vice President Paul Merchan.
Laughing Matters
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Welcome to Peppercomm's Laughing Matters! A podcast that explores how great minds from the world of business, journalism and beyond are using the incredible power of humor to boost morale, engagement and productivity. Hosted by CEO Steve Cody and Senior Vice President Paul Merchan.
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Recent Episodes
June 2, 2026
Episode 48: Part 2: Witness to History, Voice of the Moment: Jim Hickey, Retired ABC News Correspondent
In Part 2 of their special two-part miniseries on Laughing Matters, Steve Cody and Paul Merchan continue their conversation with legendary journalist Jim Hickey, an Edward R. Murrow Award-winning correspondent whose career placed him at the center of some of the most consequential events of the modern era. From the collapse of the Soviet Union and the opening moments of Desert Storm to the harrowing day-long coverage of 9/11, Jim shares firsthand accounts of reporting history as it unfolded—a...
May 4, 2026
Episode 47: Part 1: At the Right Place, Right Time to Report on History: Jim Hickey, Retired ABC News Correspondent
In Part 1 of a special two-part miniseries on Laughing Matters, Steve Cody and Paul Merchan sit down with legendary journalist Jim Hickey, an Edward R. Murrow Award winner whose career spans some of the most defining global events of the past half-century. From war zones to world leaders, Jim shares what it means to be fortunate to be where you are when history happens., while reflecting on the moments, mentors and mindset that shaped his remarkable journey—from a college radio station to the...
February 23, 2026
Episode 46: How to Say Diversity Out Loud and Mean It: Carmella Glover, Diversity Action Alliance
On this episode of Laughing Matters, Carmella Glover joins Paul Merchan and Steve Cody to tackle one of today’s most loaded topics with intelligence, candor and yes, a sense of humor. As President and CEO of the Diversity Action Alliance, she shares why leaders should not be afraid of clarity, why innovation depends on different perspectives and why silence can sometimes speak louder than words. From her early days as a chemical engineer explaining complex manufacturing challenges to leading ...
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