What happens when you stop taking your job — and yourself — so seriously?

In this episode of Laugh or Death, Paul sits down with Vic Lombardi, longtime Denver sports broadcaster, 32-time Emmy Award winner, and one of the most recognizable voices in Colorado sports media.

Vic shares stories from more than 25 years covering professional sports, including some of the hilarious moments that helped define his unique style of broadcasting. From sneaking a fake player into a Dallas Cowboys practice to holding a spoon instead of a microphone during interviews, Vic explains why humor has always been a key part of how he approaches his work.

But the conversation also goes deeper. Vic opens up about his prostate cancer diagnosis and how humor helped him navigate one of the most difficult moments of his life.

Together, Paul and Vic explore why laughter can build connection, why self-deprecating humor keeps us grounded, and why sports — at the end of the day — should always be fun, and for the fans.

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Guest: https://www.youtube.com/viclombardisports

Episode Minute-By-Minute:

• 00:00 – Audio Disclaimer About the Episode
• 01:00 – Introducing Vic Lombardi
• 02:00 – Social Media Banter and Sports Fans
• 03:00 – Vic's "Weird" Pet Peeve: Ear and Nose Hair
• 05:00 – Finding His Own Style in Sports Broadcasting
• 07:00 – Bringing Humor into Sports Media
• 08:00 – Sneaking a Fake Player into Cowboys Practice
• 11:00 – Winning an Emmy for the Prank
• 12:00 – Interviewing Athletes with Random Objects
• 14:00 – Athletes with the Best Sense of Humor
• 15:30 – Charles Barkley and Memorable Interviews
• 16:30 – Why Vic Stayed in Sports Instead of News
• 17:00 – Vic's Prostate Cancer Diagnosis
• 18:00 – Humor as a Way to Process Hard Moments
• 19:00 – The Culture of His Morning Radio Show
• 20:00 – "Drunk Takes" and the Moji Awards
• 22:00 – Why Self-Deprecating Humor Works
• 23:00 – The Creativity of Radio vs Television
• 24:00 – Humor in Vic's Family
• 25:00 – Family Traditions and Growing Up
• 26:00 – The Apple-Eating Debate