Podcasts about Levity

In this week's episode of The FreightCaviar Podcast, we sat down with Ty Schroeder, Account Specialist at BBI Logistics, to discuss where the market is headed, how BBI stays ahead of cargo theft, and what he believes brokers need to understand to build stronger relationships with carriers.This week's episode is sponsored by Levity, Rapido Solutions Group, and Highway.Interested in sponsoring our podcast? Send us an email at pbj@freightcaviar.com.

We had a lot of close games for the Big Ten Iowa and Oregon came down to the wire. Penn State gave a game for Indiana that they would never forget until Indiana had the Catch of the Year. Wisconsin happy they are no longer winless in the Big Ten this season. USC is looking to make the case for the College football playoff and maybe sneak in the Big Ten Championship? Michigan is weirded out not being mentioned a lot this college football season.

In this episode of the Hidden Track podcast, we meet Canadian rapper Shadrach Kabango, better known as Shad. He has a new album, Start Anew, which hooks you in with songs exploring important and universal questions surrounding social, environmental, and cultural sustainability; passing the world along to the next generation. CREDITS Host: Grant Stovel Associate Producer: Scott Zielsdorf Executive Producer: Arianne Smith-Piquette Senior Producer: Jasmine Vickaryous Theme Music: Doug Hoyer Special thanks to the CKUA Events & Marketing Teams!  The Hidden Track Podcast is a CKUA production made possible by the generosity of our donors. Thank you for your support!  Learn more about Hidden Track at ckua.com/hiddentrack.  

In today's episode, we focus on personal empowerment and the art of dominance in various aspects of life, including relationships, emotional control, and navigating rejection. We explore how self-awareness and understanding create a foundation for success and satisfaction.• Personal dominance as an essential life skill • The role of self-awareness in empowerment • Navigating rejection with resilience • Ethical considerations of dominance in relationships • The importance of empathy and clarity in interactions Learn how to embrace your power and find fulfillment in your journey. Emerson Dameron's Medicated Minutes is LA's number-one avant-garde personal development program. New episodes premiere on KCHUNG Los Angeles on the first Wednesday of the month.The writer, producer, host, and witty and wounded romantic hero is Emerson Dameron, who is wholly responsible for its content.I love you, personally. Levity saves lives.Got something to say to me? Slide into the DMs.Support the show

After the heartbreaking loss of his brother Robin to germ cell cancer at just 24, Toby Freeman and his family turned grief into action, founding a charity that has become the UK's leading voice for young people's cancer awareness.This candid conversation reveals the raw emotions behind the inception of the charity, detailing both the challenges and the triumphs that come with building a family-led mission in the wake of such profound loss.We've seldom heard such a moving story of a family bringing together their combined strengths to save lives, with familial love at the heart of every move they make…

Ohio State and Indiana borh had successful victories in their matchups. Nebraska had a key i jury during their loss. Oregon is outside looking in to see if they can beat Iowa on the road, but Iowa is shocked to be ranked in the CFP poll. Northwestern is hoping of ending up pulling off an upset on USC similar to what they did to Penn State. Penn State sees Indiana on where they thought they should be this season. Purdue is determined on being the Spoilermakers on No.1 Ohio State.

Can UCLA continue their feel good story, or will Indiana continue from being left out to be in College Football Playoff Picture? Ohio State has a Black Out planned against Penn State. Iowa continues on surprising in conversation of being part of the Big Ten Championship Conversation, but how long will it last? Can Wisconsin Badgers pull off an upset on the Oregon Ducks? The answers to these questions will be on this episode of B18 Ten Levity. I hope you have a wonderful Halloween and Dia De Los Muertos.

Sara Hägg, PhD is an associate professor at Karolinska Institutet, where she leads the Molecular Epidemiology of Aging Group. Her work focuses on human biomarkers of aging - especially biological age “clocks” built from epigenetic, proteomic, and metabolomic data - and on turning Nordic registry resources into clinically useful aging measures.In this episode:* What biological/epigenetic age clocks actually measure (and what they don't)* Accuracy, error bars, and why clocks aren't clinic-ready yet* Epigenetic vs. proteomic vs. metabolomic clocks - strengths and trade-offs* Organ-specific clocks (liver, ovary, kidney) and what they reveal* Why uncertainty spikes at life transitions; menopause as a natural “stress test”* PC (principal-component) clocks and noise reduction* Nordic registry & Swedish Twin Registry advantages; UK Biobank use* Direct-to-consumer tests: interpreting results and common pitfalls* AI's role in building/validating clocks and handling uncertainty* What would move the field fastest (data, standards, trials) and where Sweden standsShow notes for this episode will be available after this airs. Sign up for the LEVITY newsletter to get them straight to your inbox: reachlevity.comLEVITY is co-hosted by Patrick Linden, philosopher and author, and Peter Ottsjö, journalist and author.CHAPTERS00:00 Introduction03:27 Why Sweden lags behind in longevity science08:04 Nordic registry & Swedish twin registry advantages; UK Biobank use10:05 What is biological age?16:33 The rise of epigenetic clocks24:22 The importance of aging clocks32:04 Beyond methylation: proteomic and metabolomic clocks35:12 Organ clocks39:37 Do aging clocks generalize?54:37 The cost of aging clocks01:03:18 Uncertainty and AI01:17:10 Solving aging - where do we stand?01:28:10 Book recommendations Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Penn State recently fired their coach. Can they end the freefall? Indiana Hoosiers are on the rise. Can anyone stop them? USC Trojans battled their rival Notre Dame for the Jeweled Shillelaigh. UCLA on a winning streak. Will anyone niticeNorthwestern can sneak into the Big Ten Championship Conversation? Check out this episode to find out.

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We had Indiana Hoosiers facing the Oregon Ducks to see who would remain a contender in the Big Ten. Michigan not feeling as their contender self and neither is Penn State. A coach gets fired but which one?You will find out this and more with this episode of Big Ten Levity . Also I meant to say Spotify for Creators not Spotify for Podcasters for the podcast platforms to listen to.

We got upsets, and grudges on competing for the top of the Big Ten. Indiana and Oregon will be competing on what could be a preview to the Big Ten Championship Game. Illinois has a chance to pull an upset on No.1 Ohio State and Penn St. came to a revelation they don't want to admit. Check out this episode of Big Ten Levity.

We are always excited about the next technological solution. But what if it does not come? Or what if it comes only for the few, or with terrible side-effects? And while we are waiting for the easy tech fix, are we neglecting what we can do now to better our lives?Many of our previous guests have been excited about the prospect of radically extending our lives, and some have been optimistic about the prospect of achieving this in our life time, perhaps even within a few decades. We are Levity, the real longevity podcast after all.Todays guest thinks that we should be less excited about radical longevity, and radical enhancements in general. And he does not think radical life extension is on the horizon.Nicholas Agar is a New Zealand philosopher specializing in ethics. He holds a BA from the University of Auckland, an MA from Victoria University of Wellington, and a PhD from the Australian National University. As of 2022, he is a Professor of Ethics at the University of Waikato. He is a prolific writer and the author of How to think about Progress, and Truly Human Progress, to mention two recent books.CHAPTERS00:00 Introduction03:38 The hype and the reality06:02 Too much enthusiasm for radical life extension -- or too little?17:15 Distribution worries -- more life only for the rich?23:06 Pessimism about distribution and feasability29:00 Structural reasons for bad science and big promises33:30 Is it wise to spend money on radical life extension?37:13 Should we die if we have had good life?48:48 Deat as tool for solving housing crisis58:27 Liberal eugenics01:06:45 How to attract funding -- hype + conservative grant proposals01:09:40 What is enhancement?01:25:30 A mechanical Roger Federer with robot arms01:38:12 Is it bad to cease to exist? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

ILLENIUM drops new music from Said The Sky, Levity, Martin Garrix, Trivecta, William Black, SLANDER and more!Don't forget to rate & review on all of your favorite podcast apps! Post your comments on twitter @ILLENIUM #PHOENIXRADIOTracklist:PHOENIX RADIO OPENER 00:00Martin Garrix, Matisse & Sadko ft. BARBZ - Butterflies 00:49Flux Pavilion & Habstrakt - Stay With The Tempo 04:43Said The Sky - Right Here 07:53Disco Lines & Tinashe - No Broke Boys (AVELLO Remix) 11:45ALLEYCVT - ALIVE 14:13Frank Zummo ft. Sorry X - Thank U 16:03Levity - By My Side 18:47Dabin & Grabbitz - Nothing At All (Kill The Noise x Trivecta Remix) 22:25SLANDER ft. HALIENE - Save Tonight 24:46Zoey808 & bbno$ - FIGHT OR FLIGHT 29:25Subtronics, Wooli & Level Up - Dingus 32:01ILLENIUM, Tom Grennan & Alna - Forever 34:561991 - Get A Good Feeling 37:441788-L & DJ Ride - FCK AROUND 40:41WINK - intheclub 42:57William Black, Blanke & MGRD - Goodbye 45:36Rezz & K?d - Substance 48:14MEMBA & Łaszewo - THINGS I DO 4U 52:31Ray Volpe & Point North - CAREFUL WHAT YOU WISH FOR 55:16SIDEPIECE & Bobby Shmurda - Cash Out (YDG Remix) 59:13

CONGRATULATIONS, YOUR IDENTITY IS DYING(AND THAT'S THE SEXIEST THING ABOUT YOU)Your carefully constructed self is having an existential striptease, and honey, it's time to stop pretending you're not turned on by the show.Meet James, found writhing in creative ecstasy at an underground party where the music industry's ghosts were having an orgy with tomorrow's sound. He'll teach you how to die to yourself nightly and wake up wearing whatever identity feels dangerous enough to be true.Get ready for:- The art of letting your old self commit suicide while your new self watches and takes notes- Why your relationship is actually three people: who you were, who you are, and who you're becoming (and they're all sleeping with different people)- How depression isn't your enemy – it's just existence giving you a cosmic lap dance- The raw truth about why your partner can't evolve with you (and why that's tragically beautiful)WARNING: Side effects may include:- Sudden urges to destroy your current identity- Uncomfortable levels of authentic self-expression- The ability to find beauty in your own destruction- Spontaneous outbreaks of philosophical arousal- The death of your social media personaThis isn't another episode about "finding yourself." This is about losing yourself so completely that existence has no choice but to give you something better.From performance art to profound isolation, we're teaching you to dance between reality and fantasy until you can't tell which one's leading.Stop trying to fix your life. Start treating it like the avant-garde theater piece it is.Available now wherever you get your permission to exist differently.Remember: Your identity isn't having a crisis – it's having an awakening. And like all good deaths, it's just foreplay for what comes next.Trust me. I've died to myself so many times, I've got frequent flyer miles in the afterlife.Welcome to the space between who you were and who you're becoming.P.S. If this episode doesn't make you question everything, you're not listening hard enough.Plus! Not one, but two pop-ins from Helena the Brit.And all the lessons in love, leadership, lechery, and letting go you've come to expect from The Only Good Podcast™!Emerson Dameron's Medicated Minutes is LA's number-one avant-garde personal development program. New episodes premiere on KCHUNG Los Angeles on the first Wednesday of the month.The writer, producer, host, and witty and wounded romantic hero is Emerson Dameron, who is wholly responsible for its content.I love you, personally. Levity saves lives.Got something to say to me? Slide into the DMs.Support the show

Investing in Bizarro World Episodes: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIAfIjKxr02sAztzlJNy1ug5bDvTVZkME&si=w2d_EF-B5jMo1dYD Subscribe to Investing In Bizarro World: @bizarroworld Join us this year at the New Orleans Investment Conference: https://neworleansconference.com/hodge/The free version of the 334th episode of Investing in Bizarro World is now published.Here's what was covered:Macro Musings - It's been a turbulent couple of weeks globally. Gerardo highlighted tragedies abroad and political dysfunction at home—Republicans blocking Epstein file transparency, the Supreme Court greenlighting racial profiling, and escalating violence across regions. Nick reminded listeners that while the chaos is real, the design is to divide and distract. The lesson: focus inward—on family, community, and personal resilience—while tuning out the noise. Levity came via county fairs and Beaver Creek banter, but the underlying theme is clear: this Fourth Turning is intensifying. Stay level-headed.Market Takes - From Beaver Creek to Denver, sentiment is bullish. Attendance, deal-making, and even wine shortages confirmed we're in a real bull market. Gold set fresh highs near $3,700 before consolidating around $3,600—now likely a new floor. Silver broke decisively through $42, signaling higher levels ahead. Rate cuts and re-accelerating inflation are tailwinds, alongside central bank and even Tether buying. Copper, meanwhile, has rebounded sharply post-tariff reversal and continues tracking in a long-term bullish channel, supported by U.S. critical metals policy and AI-driven infrastructure demand. As Nick put it: “The charts are up and to the right.”Bizarro Banter - Headlines keep proving the name of this podcast right. Political violence, Epstein cover-ups, tribalism stoked on both sides—yet markets rip higher. Politicians provide theater while debt climbs past $37 trillion. The “cleanest dirty shirt” argument persists, but fiat erosion is by design. Don't confuse a bull market for brains, but recognize that the setup is historic.Premium Portfolio Picks - For paid listeners only. Subscribe here: https://bit.ly/3VuQhnx0:00 Introduction1:25 Macro Musings: Global Chaos. Fed Cuts. Debt & Division.9:39 Market Takes: Beaver Creek Sentiment. Gold $3,700 &, Silver $42. Copper Supercycle. 31:53 Bizarro Banter: Politics. Sentiment. Market Lessons.36:48 Premium Portfolio Picks: Tiny Uranium Explorer. Gold Nearology in Peru. (You need to subscribe to Bizarro World Live to get this section) Subscribe here: https://bit.ly/3VuQhnxPLEASE NOTE: There are now two versions of this podcast. 1. Bizarro World Live — Pay $2 per episode to watch us record the podcast live every Thursday and get Premium Portfolio Picks every week. Plus an archive of all premium episodes. Subscribe here: https://bit.ly/3VuQhnx2. Bizarro World Free — Published the Monday after the live recording with no Premium Portfolio Picks.Visit our website Daily Profit Cycle for more content like this and more! https://dailyprofitcycle.com/

One idea I've had lately is to put together a list of people to trust in geroscience and the longevity field more broadly. (And I might do it - keep an eye on reachlevity.com- and subscribe while you're at it!)Matt Kaeberlein would not only make that list - he'd likely be right at the top. He's rigorous, precise in his wording, and always puts integrity ahead of hype. But, and this is important, I wouldn't characterize him as a skeptic. He's a realist who insists on evidence, yet at the same time he's visionary and deeply optimistic about what aging science can deliver.Matt is probably best known for his pioneering work on rapamycin and for co-founding the Dog Aging Project. In this episode, though, we also talk about Optispan - his proactive healthcare company - and Ora Biomedical, where the WormBot platform is screening thousands of interventions for effects on lifespan. We get into therapeutic plasma exchange (TPE), how artificial intelligence might accelerate discovery, and even his favorite science fiction books.And true to form, Matt doesn't hold back. He calls out irresponsible use of biological age tests - going so far as to label it “medical malpractice” - and criticizes hype-driven actors, sloppy science communication, and the inertia of institutions like the NIH. At the same time, he shows how rigorous, honest work could move the entire field forward.-----

#883: Join Michael & Lauryn Bosstick as they sit down for a candid Q&A! In this 2-part series, the Bossticks get real about questions you've been dying to hear answered! In part one, they open up about the surprising truths of their marriage, how they handle conflict, & the daily chaos of parenting – especially as they recently welcomed their third child! Expect unfiltered banter, real-life relationship talk, & plenty of behind-the-scenes moments that reveal what life is really like off-camera for Michael & Lauryn.   To Watch the Show click HERE   For Detailed Show Notes visit TSCPODCAST.COM   To connect with Lauryn Bosstick click HERE   To connect with Michael Bosstick click HERE   Read More on The Skinny Confidential HERE   Head to our ShopMy page HERE and LTK page HERE to find all of the products mentioned in each episode.   Get your burning questions featured on the show! Leave the Him & Her Show a voicemail at +1 (512) 537-7194.   This episode is sponsored by The Skinny Confidential  Optimize your daily beauty routine. Shop The Skinny Confidential Brow Peptide and subscribe today at http://bit.ly/TSCBrowPeptide.   This episode is sponsored by Nutrafol Find out why Nutrafol is the best-selling hair growth supplement brand at Nutrafol dot com, spelled http://nutrafol.com promo code SKINNYHAIR.   This episode is sponsored by Jolie Jolie will give you your best skin & hair guaranteed. Head to http://jolieskinco.com/SKINNY to try it out for yourself with FREE shipping.   This episode is sponsored by Purely Elizabeth Visit http://purelyelizabeth.com and use code SKINNY at checkout for 20% off. Purely Elizabeth. Taste the Obsession.   This episode is sponsored by Cotton Learn more at http://TheFabricOfOurLives.com.   This episode is sponsored by Bobbie Bobbie is offering an additional 10% off on your purchase with the code TSC. Visit http://hibobbie.com to find the Bobbie formula that fits your journey.   This episode is sponsored by Levity Get $50 off your first Levity order with code TSC50 at http://joinlevity.com.    Produced by Dear Media

Workplace culture has become a defining factor in employee retention and performance. According to research from EnterpriseAlumni, employees who are not recognized are 8× more likely to be actively disengaged and 4× more likely to look for a new job. In other words, when recognition and culture are lacking, organizations face serious risks in both engagement and retention. For leaders, the challenge is clear: how can they create environments that foster trust, collaboration, and joy while strengthening team culture and keeping employees committed for the long haul?So, how can humor, often seen as lighthearted or even trivial, actually transform leadership, team effectiveness, and workplace culture in meaningful ways?On this episode of DisruptED, host Darin Francis speaks with David Mammano, Founder and CEO of Mammano Ventures. Mammano—an entrepreneur, speaker, and humorist—shares how his experiences in comedy and business intersect to create a framework where levity isn't just entertainment, but a driver of trust, retention, and performance. From college enrollment challenges to corporate leadership, this discussion highlights how humor can make difficult times more bearable and great times even better.Key Points from the Conversation:Humor as Strategy, Not Fluff: Research indicates that professionallyapplied humor enhances trust, collaboration, and retention across various industries.Leadership Through Levity: Leaders who laugh at themselves and foster a lighter culture open doors for communication, creativity, and problem-solving while avoiding the pitfalls of rigidity or cynicism.Culture and Retention: Environments that incorporate humor see higher employee satisfaction and loyalty, which in turn attracts top talent and creates word-of-mouth recruitment.David Mammano is the Founder and CEO of Mammano Ventures, an accomplished entrepreneur who has launched seven businesses from scratch. He is a three-time Inc. Magazine 5000 Growth Company awardee and a two-time TEDx speaker. In addition to running companies, Mammano is a professional speaker, show host, and “inspirational humorist,” blending his passions for comedy, leadership, and workplace culture to help organizations thrive. His work bridges research-backed insights with real-world leadership strategies, showing that humor isn't just a soft skill but a core element of success.

YOUR PODCAST SOUNDS LIKE MISSIONARY POSITION FEELS(AND THAT'S A CRIME AGAINST CREATIVITY)Listen up, you polished content criminals and pristine audio addicts. Your podcast sounds like it was recorded in a therapist's waiting room, and your audience is falling asleep between ads for mail-order mattresses.But stay tuned, because we're about to commit grand theft audio.This isn't another "how-to" episode for good little broadcasters. This is a jailbreak for your creative libido. We're teaching you to fuck with format like a Venus in Retrograde having a punk rock awakening.Get ready for:- How to make Brian Eno mate with a police scanner and birth pure audio gold- Why your expensive microphone is cock-blocking your authenticity- The Venice Beach guide to turning chaos into content that makes NPR clutch its pearls- Recording at the DMV: A masterclass in turning mundane hell into magnetic contentWARNING: This episode contains:- Dangerous levels of creative permission- Instructions for audio crimes against mediocrity- A ritual for forgetting everything you learned in broadcasting school- The savage truth about why your podcast partnerships fail (hint: it's not them, it's you)Your audience isn't bored – they're being held hostage by your good intentions and cowardly adherence to professionalized standards of decorum. We're here to stage a rescue mission.Think heist movie meets performance art meets spiritual awakening. Because your podcast shouldn't just fill silence – it should violate it with purpose.Stop trying to sound like everyone else. Start sounding like yourself on your most insolent day. Raw creativity doesn't need a pop filter or a content calendar. It needs you to stop being so fucking polite about your passion.Available now wherever you get your permission to create chaos.Remember: The best podcasts don't follow trends – they leave trends gasping for air in a Venice Beach alley.Trust me. I've committed every audio crime in the book, and that's exactly why you should listen.Welcome to the revolution between your ears.P.S. If this episode doesn't make your producer cry, you're not playing it loud enough.And all the lessons in love, leadership, lechery, and letting go you've come to expect from The Only Good Podcast™!Emerson Dameron's Medicated Minutes is LA's number-one avant-garde personal development program. New episodes premiere on KCHUNG Los Angeles on the first Wednesday of the month.The writer, producer, host, and witty and wounded romantic hero is Emerson Dameron, who is wholly responsible for its content.I love you, personally. Levity saves lives.Got something to say to me? Slide into the DMs.Support the showIt's OUT! Sophistication Nation: Brief Interviews with Women I Pretend to Understand: https://emersondameron.hearnow.com/sophistication-nation

As you may have heard, AI-designed medicines have crossed a historic line. In this episode, Alex Zhavoronkov - CEO of Insilico Medicine and founder of ARDD walks us through how Insilico's rentosertib became the first AI-generated small molecule with peer-reviewed clinical efficacy, while arguing against AI hype and reminding us that biology still moves at “the speed of traffic.” That duality runs through the whole conversation. On one side: a pragmatic operator obsessed with credible science, biomarkers, and clinical benchmarks; on the other: an AI visionary investing in cryonics, sketching “pharmaceutical superintelligence,” and thinking in decades, not quarters.We start in Basel, home to Roche and Novartis, where ARDD was born, then trace how the conference morphed into a ”high-signal filter for longevity” - packed with startups (who also fund it), hard data, and mainstream pharma.Alex looks back at his 2014 Nvidia talk (”Can Nvidia solve aging?”) and explains why Insilico trains its AI to learn age first - so it actually grasps biology. Years of problem-solving with pharma turned into their Pharma.AI toolkit (Biology42, Chemistry42, Medicine42, Science42).Insilico now runs 40+ programs and in an early Phase 2 study for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), their drug rentosertib showed a dose-dependent boost in lung capacity.Compared with the old path - often $150–200M and ~5 years just to pick a lead molecule - Insilico says it can often reach that point for under $3M or even less. Still, Alex is cautious: no matter how smart the AI gets, real-world testing and regulation won't speed up overnight.Also in this episode:What made Alex cry.Why he wouldn't give his own drug to patients - yet.How a mirror on a conference poster led to a proposal.How ARDD became the “WEF of longevity”.Why internal “kill teams” try to stop their own drug candidates.Why labeling aging a disease helps - but won't shortcut approvals.Why he writes to “feed AI”.How Nvidia threads through the story - from free GPUs to Jensen's video.

By lightening up your communication, you can build serious connections.Humor in communication isn't all fun and games. According to Alison Wood Brooks and Naomi Bagdonas, levity is one of the most serious tools we have in building successful connections.Wood Brooks and Bagdonas, both teachers, authors, and experts in the field of communication, recognize how crucial levity is to our professional and personal interactions. “It's easy to think of [humor] as this extra bonus thing,” says Wood Brooks. “What we find is it's incredibly core to how people are relating to each other.” Bagdonas agrees: “When there's the presence of laughter in team meetings, those teams are more successful and more creative. Leaders with a sense of humor—not even a good sense of humor—are seen as more motivating, more admired, [and] their teams report being more engaged.”In this episode of Think Fast, Talk Smart, Wood Brooks and Bagdonas join host Matt Abrahams to explore levity as a mindset, or as Bagdonas puts it, “Navigating life on the precipice of a smile.” Together, they share how lightness and humor can break barriers, bridge connections, and unlock the door to better communication.To listen to the extended Deep Thinks version of this episode, please visit FasterSmarter.io/premium.Episode Reference Links:Alison Wood Brooks Alison's Book: TalkNaomi Bagdonas Naomi's Book: Humor, SeriouslyEp.13 Make 'Em Laugh: How to Use Humor as a Secret Weapon in Your CommunicationEp.73 Listen Up: Why It's Better to Be Interested Than InterestingEp.89 Listen, Listen, Listen: How to Build Deep ConnectionsEp.169 Don't Be a ZQ: Make Your Conversations Count   Connect:Premium Signup >>>> Think Fast Talk Smart PremiumEmail Questions & Feedback >>> hello@fastersmarter.ioEpisode Transcripts >>> Think Fast Talk Smart WebsiteNewsletter Signup + English Language Learning >>> FasterSmarter.ioThink Fast Talk Smart >>> LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTubeMatt Abrahams >>> LinkedInChapters:(00:00) - Introduction (03:13) - Talk Tour Insights (04:33) - Top Advice on Asking Questions (06:43) - Guiding Principles for Leaders (09:17) - Importance of Levity (11:17) - Why Humor Matters (13:06) - Letting Go of Comfort (16:24) - Overthinking Levity (18:30) - Creating Space for Levity (22:02) - Conclusion  *****This Episode is sponsored by Stanford. Stay Informed on Stanford's world changing research by signing up for the Stanford ReportSupport Think Fast Talk Smart by joining TFTS Premium.        

On this week's FreightCaviar Podcast, we sit down with Bill Driegert, EVP, Convoy Platform - DAT Freight & Analytics. He discusses today's reality in tech investments, DAT's acquisition of the Convoy Platform, and the importance of trust and relationships in the industry.This video is sponsored by Epay Manager, Levity.ai and CtrlChain.

Feel awkward in interviews or freeze up when the spotlight hits? Emmy-winning journalist and communication coach Bill McGowan reveals the biggest mistakes even top performers make—and how you can avoid them. Learn how to speak memorably, redirect tough questions with grace, and deliver your message with clarity and confidence every time. Bill McGowan is the Founder and CEO of Clarity Media Group and a two-time Emmy Award–winning journalist. He's the bestselling author of Pitch Perfect: How to Say It Right the First Time, Every Time and Speak, Memorably: The Art of Captivating an Audience. Bill is the top global communications advisor to leaders across tech, business, entertainment, and media, including founders of Amazon, Meta, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Airbnb. His communication training has helped professionals at the highest levels deliver their message with clarity, confidence, and impact. WHAT'S COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: 00:00 Coaching High Performers in Media Training 02:50 Preparing for Media Interviews Effectively 06:11 The Art of Brevity in Communication 08:54 Overcoming Public Speaking Anxiety 11:50 The Importance of Storytelling 15:13 Avoiding Clichés in Communication 18:02 Injecting Humor and Levity into Presentations 20:51 Understanding Energy in Communication 35:06 The Power of Energy in Communication 39:26 The Magnificent Seven: Tools for Effective Communication 43:13 The Importance of Engagement and Attention 49:55 The Art of Preparation and Practice 57:10 Navigating AI and Authentic Communication 01:05:46 Creating Memorable Analogies and Stories Thanks for listening! New episodes drop every Tuesday. Make sure you hit the follow button to get notified.

Bill McGowan, author of Speak Memorably: The Art of Captivating an Audience, shares practical ways to make your ideas stick—on stage, on Zoom, and in any high-stakes moment. We get into dynamic delivery, smarter structure, and memorable language devices you can use immediately.In this conversation, we discuss:Dial it up (a bit): Why what feels “over the top” on video usually plays just right.Story over stats: Using Francis Ford Coppola's “three best things” idea to craft stronger openings and closings.Primacy & recency: Designing beginnings and endings people actually remember (and skipping the dreaded agenda slide).Cliffhangers > previews: Start with something engaging—don't promise you'll be engaging later.Slow beats filler: How pacing reduces “uh/you know” and helps you choose better words.Slides with a point: Lead each slide with a clear statement of value; know your closing line before you advance.Be your own brutal editor: Cut 25% from emails and presentations to boost clarity and punch.Levity, not jokes: Use a light touch to build trust and retention; avoid risky stand-up and overdone self-deprecation.Seven memorable devices (highlights): Analogy/metaphor, “creative labels” (e.g., the “toothbrush test”), mirror pairs, original definitions, simple equations/ratios, and smart cliché twists (“survival of the quickest”).Links & resources:Book: Speak Memorably: The Art of Captivating an Audience — Bill McGowanConnect with Bill on LinkedInConnect with Erik:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Threads⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠This Podcast is Powered By:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Descript⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Descript 101⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Castmagic⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ecamm⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podpage⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Rodecaster Pro⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Top Productivity Books List⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Make sure to grab Shortcasts from Beyond The To-Do List by Blinkist. A Shortcast is a 7-10 min version of a podcast where you get the core takeaways. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, I sit down with the radiant Colin Bedell of QueerCosmos to spill the cosmic tea on astrology, queerness, and why connection (and a good laugh) is soul medicine right now. We unpack shadow work, divine love, and what it really takes to thrive in the Age of Aquarius—no fluff, no filters, just truth, joy, and astrology that actually breathes. Colin Bedell is an astrologer, author, and artist who explores identity and relationships through his work. As co-founder of QueerCosmos, he creates accessible resources for LGBTQIA+ individuals and their allies. Featured on Good Morning America, Cosmopolitan.com, and Discovery+'s Written in the Stars, Colin blends spirituality, scholarship, and creativity to inspire connection and belonging. Click here if you're ready to work 1:1 with me and delve deeper.Timestamps00:00 Introduction & Aquarius Energy00:22 The Age of Aquarius: What It Means00:47 Colin's Work & Intuitive Practice01:29 Social media & Astrology02:59 The Role of the Performer05:25 Astrology, Identity, and Connection09:23 Becoming Human: Love & Relationality12:06 How Astrology Informs Connection16:45 The Age of Aquarius: 2025 & Beyond28:36 Saturn-Neptune Conjunction & Historical Shifts32:36 Revolution, Shadow Work, and Collective Energy36:22 The Power of Truth-Telling in Queer Community41:11 Grief, Letting Go, and Connection46:38 Laughter, Levity, and Spiritual Practice54:49 Final Thoughts, Where to Find Colin Connect with LeilaniWebsite: shamanleilani.com | leilanimanulu.comInstagram: @shamanleilaniTiktok: @shamanleilaniThreads: @shamanleilaniMedium: @shamanleilani Connect with ColinWebsite: http://colinbedell.com/Instagram: @queercosmosTiktok: @queercosmos ARE YOU READY TO UNDERSTAND THE UNSEEN MORE FULLY? ABOUT THE PODCASTThe Universe has the answers for creating the change that we need to not simply survive but to thrive. But how do we access the information? Join Leilani Mañulu as she unpacks spiritual truths with mediums, healers, and creatives from all walks of life in service of making our world better for generations to come. ABOUT LEILANILeilani Mañulu is the host of The Intuitive Catalyst Podcast and author of “Paradox of the Water Bearer." Leilani is a modern shaman and corporate-dropout-turned-spiritual-entrepreneur whose purpose is to amplify and awaken Earth Angels and light leaders into their highest truth. She believes that the key to moving our human Collective forward is to bring our divine feminine back into balance: within ourselves, our communities, and our systems and organizations. She supports individuals in remembering their divine power through her writing, podcast, and workshops.

#871: Join us as we sit down with Damon West – bestselling author, college professor, & one of America's most sought-after motivational speakers, whose powerful story of transformation & resilience inspires audiences around the world. As a former college quarterback turned crime boss, Damon now uses his M.S. in Criminal Justice & his personal experience to motivate millions on leadership & the incredible power of positively changing the environment around you. In this episode, Damon gets real about how a life sentence in the Texas prison system became the catalyst for change – from embracing life like a coffee bean & holding onto hope, to teaching leadership & literacy, launching a foundation for children of incarcerated parents, & most importantly, creating positive change from within. Damon's story is one of hope, redemption, grit & the resilience of the Human Spirit.    To Watch the Show click HERE   For Detailed Show Notes visit TSCPODCAST.COM   To connect with Damon West click HERE   To connect with Lauryn Bosstick click HERE   To connect with Michael Bosstick click HERE   Read More on The Skinny Confidential HERE   Head to our ShopMy page HERE and LTK page HERE to find all of the products mentioned in each episode.   Get your burning questions featured on the show! Leave the Him & Her Show a voicemail at +1 (512) 537-7194.   To learn more about Damon West, motivational speaking opportunities, & purchase his books visit https://damonwest.org.    To purchase Damon's latest book “Six Dimes and a Nickel: Life Lessons To Empower Change” visit https://bit.ly/DamonWest-6D1N.    To donate to the Coffee Bean CARES Program created to help support children with incarcerated parents by providing scholarship opportunities visit https://beacoffeebeanfoundation.org/coffee-bean-cares.    This episode is sponsored by Just Thrive Visit https://justthrivehealth.com/discount/TSC and use code TSC for 20% off.    This episode is sponsored by SOAAK Visit http://soaak.com/skinny and use code SKINNY at checkout to get your first month free.   This episode is sponsored by Hero Bread Hero Bread is offering 10% off your order. Go to http://hero.co and use code SKINNY at checkout.   This episode is sponsored by Levity Get $50 off your first Levity order with code TSC50 at http://joinlevity.com.   This episode is sponsored by Astral Tequila House Marg Summer is here. Time to stock up! Go to http://astraltequila.com to find Astral near you - and don't forget the limes! Please Enjoy Responsibly.    Visit http://c1p.org to donate to the Community First Project, a mission to make communities safer by ensuring the quality & integrity of our nation's law enforcement agencies.   Produced by Dear Media

Meet Noah Johnson, founder of Levity Theatre and a passionate force in the world of improv since 2018. With experience as a performer, teacher, and creator of the Northwest Improv Fest, Noah brings energy, warmth, and joy to everything he does. He especially loves helping people step outside their comfort zones, embrace their authentic selves, and discover the magic of being a little silly. Levity Theatre takes its name from the word “levity”—lightness of mind, spirit, and humor—and that philosophy shines through in every performance and class. Based in Coeur d'Alene, Levity Theatre offers high-quality improv that's clever, original, family-friendly, and laugh-out-loud funny. Beyond regular improv shows, Levity offers ongoing 4-week improv class sessions each month, plus workshops open to all experience levels. Whether you're a performer, student, audience member, wizard, or someone with an excellent collection of weird hats—there's a place for you at Levity. Get involved or learn more at levitytheatre.com

Real connection means understanding your audience, staying true to yourself, and creating space for others.How do you communicate who you are, what you stand for, and leave space for others to do the same? At the Stanford Seed Summit in Cape Town, South Africa, three GSB professors explored why real connection is built through authentic communication.For Jesper Sørensen, authentic organizational communication means talking about a business in ways customers or investors can understand, like using analogies to relate a new business model to one that people already know. For incoming GSB Dean Sarah Soule, authentic communication is about truth, not trends. Her research on "corporate confession" shows that companies build trust when they admit their shortcomings — but only if those admissions connect authentically to their core business. And for Christian Wheeler, authentic communication means suspending judgment of ourselves and others. “We have a tendency to rush to categorization, to assume that we understand things before we really do,” he says. “Get used to postponing judgment.”In this special live episode of Think Fast, Talk Smart, host Matt Abrahams and his panel of guests explore communication challenges for budding entrepreneurs. From the risks of comparing yourself to competitors to how your phone might undermine genuine connection, they reveal how authentic communication — whether organizational or personal — requires understanding your audience, staying true to your values, and creating space for others to be heard.Episode Reference Links:Jesper SørensenChristian WheelerSarah SouleEp.194 Live Lessons in Levity and Leadership: Me2We 2025 Part 1 Connect:Premium Signup >>>> Think Fast Talk Smart PremiumEmail Questions & Feedback >>> hello@fastersmarter.ioEpisode Transcripts >>> Think Fast Talk Smart WebsiteNewsletter Signup + English Language Learning >>> FasterSmarter.ioThink Fast Talk Smart >>> LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTubeMatt Abrahams >>> LinkedInChapters:(00:00) - Introduction (01:04) - Jesper Sørensen on Strategic Analogies (04:06) - Sarah Soule on Corporate Confessions (08:46) - Christian Wheeler on Spontaneity & Presence (12:06) - Panel Discussion: AI's Role in Research, Teaching, & Life (17:52) - Professors Share Current Projects (22:55) - Live Audience Q&A (32:53) - Conclusion *****This Episode is sponsored by Stanford. Stay Informed on Stanford's world changing research by signing up for the Stanford ReportSupport Think Fast Talk Smart by joining TFTS Premium.       

Song 1: “Twenty Wishes” (John V. Modaff, w/ lead guitar and mandolin by Dan Modaff)Poem 1: “You Weary Listening To Their First World Complaints” by Mikki Aronoff. Published in Gooseberry Pie. Mikki is featured this year in Best Microfiction 2025 and Best Small Fictions 2025.Fiction excerpt: Scene from the novel The Unmasking by Lynn C. Miller, published by UNM Press, 2020. www.lynncmiller.comFeed the Cat Break: “Bittersweet” (JVM.)Poem 2: “Fat Boy Poems” by Kelly Yenser, whose most recent collection is Walking Uphill at Noon. Kelly publishes fiction and poetry.Song 2: “Jesus & Satan Take a Nap,” (John V. Modaff.)Episode artwork by Lynda MillerTheme & Incidental Music by John V. Modaff, BMIRecorded in Albuquerque NM and Morehead KY.Produced at The Creek StudioNEXT UP on Episode 51:  Stop the World, I Want to Get Off.     Thank You to our listeners all over the world. Please tell your friends about the podcast. Lynn & John

#867: Join Lauryn Bosstick as she sits down with Allison Evans – Co-founder of Branch Basics, a wellness lifestyle brand that creates non-toxic cleaning products using the highest standards of safety. After overcoming her own personal healing journey, Allison has become a trusted resource for others looking to build a non-toxic lifestyle. In this episode, Allison gets real about newborn care basics, tips for a non-toxic nursery & home, the importance of reducing chemical exposure, & shares safer alternatives for your home!    To Watch the Show click HERE   For Detailed Show Notes visit TSCPODCAST.COM   To connect with Branch Basics click HERE   To connect with Lauryn Bosstick click HERE   Read More on The Skinny Confidential HERE   Shop The Show! Head to our ShopMy page HERE and LTK page HERE to find all of the products mentioned in each episode.   Get your burning questions featured on the show! Leave the Him & Her Show a voicemail at +1 (512) 537-7194.   Visit https://branchbasics.com/SKINNY15 and use code SKINNY15 for 15% off.    This episode is sponsored by Just Thrive Visit https://justthrivehealth.com/discount/TSC and use code TSC for 20% off.    This episode is sponsored by Taylor Farms  To learn more visit http://taylorfarms.com.   This episode is sponsored by Squarespace Head to https://www.squarespace.com/SKINNY to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code SKINNY.   This episode is sponsored by Cymbiotika Go to http://Cymbiotika.com/TSC today to get 20% off plus free shipping.   This episode is sponsored by Branch Basics Shop Branch Basics in 600+ Target stores nationwide, or Target.com. You can also code SKINNY15 to get 15% off at https://branchbasics.com/SKINNY15.   This episode is sponsored by Levity Get $50 off your first Levity order with code TSC50 at http://joinlevity.com.   This episode is sponsored by The Skinny Confidential For a better choice and peace of mind in your home, shop The Skinny Confidential Non-Toxic Toilet Paper at https://shopskinnyconfidential.com/products/toilet-paper.    Produced by Dear Media

Meet Alison Wood Brooks, a professor at the Harvard Business School, mother of three, basketball enthusiast, and author of the new book TALK: The science of conversation and the art of being ourselves. Alison is passionate about helping students hone their conversation skills using an innovative MBA elective curriculum called "How to talk gooder in business and life." Drawing from her expert background in the psychology of conversation, she developed an easy-to-remember acronym – TALK – that outlines the four pillars of communication: Topic selection, Asking questions, Levity, and Kindness. Alison argues that conversation is one of the most complex, demanding, and delicate of all human tasks – and she's on a mission to show others how to refine these skills to enhance both close personal relationships and professional success. Are you ready to learn the fundamentals of communication from a leading behavioral research scientist? Hit play now! Join the discussion to find out: New methods that scientists are using to study conversation. How Alison's experience as an identical twin shaped her current research interests. How biomarkers can track the emotional and psychological experience of conversation. What entrainment is, and what it can tell us about the connection between two talkers. The role that acoustic properties play in conversations. Go pick up your copy of TALK here! And be sure to follow along with Alison and her work by visiting her website. Boost Your Brainpower with 15% OFF!  Fuel your mind with BrainSupreme Supplements and unlock your full potential. Get 15% OFF your order now using this exclusive link: brainsupreme.co/discount/findinggenius Hurry—your brain deserves the best! Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/30PvU9C

On this week's FreightCaviar Podcast, we sit down with Omer Ramusevic, owner of My Staffing Partner located in Sarajevo, Bosnia, as well as RLSG, its U.S branch. He dives into the outsourcing scene in Bosnia, the differences in mindsets between Bosnians and Americans, and how Omer launched his staffing company.This video is sponsored by Epay Manager, TextLocate, Levity.ai and CtrlChain

Go to https://cozyearth.com and use code HUMANHR for 40% off their best-selling sheets, pajamas, towels, and more. And if you get a post-purchase survey? Let them know you heard about Cozy Earth right here.In this episode, Traci Chernoff and Howard Miller discuss the importance of levity in caregiving and the workplace. Howard shares his experiences with aging parents and how humor can be a coping mechanism during challenging times. They explore the significance of perspective and reframing situations to reduce stress and improve work-life balance. The conversation also touches on the inspiration behind Howard's book, 'Burdens and Blessings,' and the lessons learned from navigating personal and professional challenges. Chapters00:00 Introduction to Levity in Caregiving03:00 The Importance of Perspective and Reframing05:59 Balancing Work and Personal Life09:09 The Role of Levity in Reducing Stress11:55 Navigating Personal Challenges and Professional Life14:46 Inspiration Behind 'Burdens and Blessings'18:05 Lessons Learned from Caregiving Experiences22:54 Navigating Work-Life Balance in a Remote World29:48 The Importance of Reflection and Significance in Life36:26 Building Relationships for Effective Leadership39:37 The Balance Between Business and HumanityWe hope you enjoyed this episode with Howard Miller. If you found our discussion insightful, we'd like you to take a moment to rate our podcast. Your feedback helps us grow and reach more listeners who are passionate about these topics. You can also leave a review and tell us what you loved or what you'd like to hear more of - we're all ears!Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Plus, leave a comment if you're catching this episode on Spotify or YouTube.About Our Guest: Howard Miller is the #1 bestselling author of Burdens & Blessings: A Lighter-Hearted Approach for Middle-Aged Folks Dealing with Aging Parents, a heartfelt and humorous exploration of the challenges and joys of caring for aging parents. Through personal anecdotes, Miller shares his journey of navigating health issues, emotional struggles, and loss, emphasizing the transformative power of levity as a coping mechanism.With over ten years of experience teaching management skills in the corporate world, Howard empowers professionals with the tools to work smarter, not harder, to achieve greater results.A sought-after speaker, Howard engages corporate and community audiences with relatable stories, showing how levity can strengthen relationships, reduce stress, and positively impact a company's ROI. In addition to his writing and speaking, Howard is a successful entrepreneur with over a decade of experience in the bookkeeping industry. His work bridges the connection between processing grief and approaching life's everyday challenges, inspiring others to face adversity—at home and in the workplace—with resilience, perspective, and levity.Connect with Howard Miller here:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/howard-miller/ Website: https://www.fulcrumpointpartners.com/ Connect with Traci here: ⁠https://linktr.ee/HRTraci⁠Disclaimer: Thoughts, opinions, and statements made on this podcast are not a reflection of the thoughts, opinions, and statements of the Company by whom Traci Chernoff is actively employed.Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products or services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.

Song 1: “Speak Up,” (composed and performed by John V. Modaff, with guitars by Dan Modaff and Dave Merrill)Poem 1: “Sound Barrier” by Scott Wiggerman from the “Fire” chapter of Presence (San Antonio TX: Pecan Grove Press, 2011), a book arranged around the elements.Fiction excerpt: from the novel Death of a Department Chair by Lynn C. Miller. University of Wisconsin Press, 2006. https://uwpress.wisc.edu/Books/D/Death-of-a-Department-Chair Feed the cat break: “Cats, Cats, Cats” (Andrew Preston and AP Harbor)Poem 2: from ee cummings, poem #22 from XAIPE, 1950. This innovative modern poet (1894-1962) revitalized language from the familiar. He was also a painter, essayist, author, and playwright.Song 2: “Tell Me,” composed and performed by John V. Modaff.Episode artwork by Lynda Miller Theme & Incidental Music by John V. Modaff, BMI Recorded in Albuquerque NM and Morehead KY. Produced at The Creek Studio NEXT UP on Episode 50: “Levity and Gravity”        Thank You to our listeners all over the world. Please tell your friends about the podcast. Lynn & John

MUSICOzzy Osbourne has teamed up with the beverage company Liquid Death on a pretty funny gimmick. The company is selling 10 empty cans of Liquid Death Iced Tea that Ozzy drank (and crumpled) with the promise that each comes with some of Ozzy's DNA so you can clone him in the future. Each can comes in a sealed case and is autographed by Ozzy. The cans go for $450 at Liquid Death's website. Check out a video promoting the gimmick on YouTube. Cradle of Filth's Dani Filth Gets Engaged Onstage at 2025 Download Festival. Simple Plan have announced a Prime Video documentary titled ‘The Kids In The Crowd', set for release on July 08. Following up on our report Sunday that former members of REO Speedwagon reunited for one last show Saturday in Champaign, Illinois -- where they formed in 1967 -- comes some bad and good news. R. Kelly's who is serving a 30-year prison sentence for convictions on charges including sex trafficking, has been hospitalized after an alleged drug overdose. His lawyers say he overdosed on "medications" that prison staff gave him.A Levity study analyzed nearly 200,000 songs and surveyed 1,000 Americans about their workout music.The top five acts to listen to when hitting the gym are:Kendrick LamarMetallicaTaylor SwiftRed Hot Chili PeppersBeyonceTVFood Network star Anne Burrell has died. She was 55. Tyler Perry is being sued for sexual harassment and assault by an actor on his shows "The Oval" and "Ruthless". MOVING ON INTO MOVIE NEWS:After 14 years, the first "Harold & Kumar" movie is in the works and yes, John Cho and Kal Penn are coming back. There's no word on Neil Patrick Harris, but it's hard to imagine a new installment without him. Javier Bardem just revealed an interesting detail about him and his wife Penelope Cruz and making films about cars, as Javier shared that neither one of them drives! Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly chose for their baby daughtee -- "Saga Blade Fox-Baker ❤️‍

It's Pride month! That means it's time for our annual dispensing of queer advice, for the queers, from the queers. This year we're getting playful and answering questions about things that are low stakes, silly, or weird. We figured if we need a reason for some extra giggles right now, you might too.For legal reasons please note that we are not professional advice type people! We're just two silly queers making a podcast. Take our advice at your own risk, or whatever. The Patreon version of this episode contains 5 bonus questions, PLUS bonus content about our wedding rings, common/uncommon dog names, and Star Trek Voyager/the appeal of sidequests.

Send us a textLayoffs are tough whether you've been personally affected or you're supporting someone going through it. In this episode of Lead with Levity, we unpack the 10 most common challenges people face after a layoff and 10 hidden opportunities. You'll also find practical advice on how to support friends or loved ones experiencing job loss with empathy, respect, and real care.For deeper support, check out the Career Currency Roadmap. It's a powerful bundle of tools designed to help you rebuild clarity and confidence in your career journey.https://leadwithlevity.samcart.com/products/career-currency-roadmap-a-quiet-professionals-guide-to-getting-aheadSupport the showDid you have any lightbulb moments while listening? Share it with us on Instagram @leadwithlevity or visit our website leadwithlevity.com so we can talk about it!

Brooks isn't your typical academic. As the creator of Harvard's provocatively titled “How to Talk Gooder” course, she brings a refreshing blend of rigorous research and practical wisdom to the art of conversation. Her new book Talk synthesizes years of research into actionable insights about how we can all become better communicators.In this enlightening discussion, Brooks introduces us to her TALK framework – Topics, Asking questions, Levity, and Kindness. She challenges common misconceptions about conversation, revealing why small talk isn't just meaningless chatter and why preparing conversation topics shows care rather than artificiality.Listen to Remarkable People here: **https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/guy-kawasakis-remarkable-people/id1483081827**See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Great strategy starts with a question—and a story worth believing in.A good strategy isn't just built—it's told. For Martin Reeves, chairman of the BCG Henderson Institute and author of The Imagination Machine and Like: The Button That Changed the World, strategy and imagination are both deeply communicative processes, rooted in storytelling, curiosity, and the courage to reframe assumptions.“A strategy is really just a special kind of story,” Reeves explains. “It begins with the present and aspires to a different future—it's fiction made actionable.” To bring that fiction to life, leaders must involve their teams in a co-creative journey and use thoughtful questions to shape not just ideas, but belief and action.In this episode of Think Fast, Talk Smart, Reeves joins Matt Abrahams to explore how communication fuels strategic thinking, innovation, and organizational reinvention. He outlines his six-step framework for imagination—from embracing anomalies to codifying and continuing ideas—and underscores the role of reframing, deep listening, and even levity in solving complex problems. Together, they unpack how a single “like” button changed our digital behaviors—and what it teaches us about influence and attention today.Episode Reference Links:Martin Reeves Martin's Books: Like / The Imagination Machine Ep.71 Strategy Success: How to Communicate Your Gameplan Connect:Premium Signup >>>> Think Fast Talk Smart PremiumEmail Questions & Feedback >>> hello@fastersmarter.ioEpisode Transcripts >>> Think Fast Talk Smart WebsiteNewsletter Signup + English Language Learning >>> FasterSmarter.ioThink Fast Talk Smart >>> LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTubeMatt Abrahams >>> LinkedInChapters:(00:00) - Introduction (02:19) - Using Story in Strategy (05:00) - Questions as a Communication Technology (06:15) - The Six Steps to Harnessing Imagination (10:36) - The “7 Cs” of Imagination and Communication (12:08) - Reframing as a Creative Tool (14:11) - The Like Button: Origin and Evolution (16:14) - Brain Chemistry Behind Digital Liking (18:12) - The Final Three Questions (22:59) - Conclusion    *****This episode is sponsored by Stanford. Groundbreaking research happens everyday at Stanford, learn more here.Support Think Fast Talk Smart by joining TFTS Premium.       

The Steve Harvey Morning Show for Friday, May 23rd, 2025: Steve Harvey starts off the show with some inspiration and then answers Junior's question about Levity. There's Ask The CLO, a lot of good grilling tips for the weekend, Would You Rather, a crazy Strawberry Letter, and a lot more!Support the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Dr. Adam Dorsay, host of the SuperPsyched podcast, welcomes comedian Chip Chantry to discuss the profound role of humor as a coping mechanism and its health benefits. They explore Chip's journey from a fourth grade teacher to an acclaimed comedian, and delve into how laughter improves well-being. The episode also covers the challenges of live comedy, the skill of engaging with audiences, and the invaluable role of humor in therapy and daily life. Both Dr. Dorsay and Chip share anecdotes and insights, making this a compelling episode for anyone interested in psychology, comedy, and personal growth.00:00 Welcome to SuperPsyched00:28 The Power of Laughter01:04 Meet Chip Chantry01:48 From Teacher to Comedian03:56 The First Stand-Up Experience04:58 Balancing Teaching and Comedy07:26 The Role of Humor in Therapy13:53 Handling Hecklers and Audience Engagement21:02 Handling Tough Crowds21:44 Impromptu Presentation at a Maximum Security Prison23:13 The Art of Relating to the Audience24:32 Surviving and Thriving After Bombing on Stage32:14 Crafting and Finding Comedy36:58 The Power of Levity in Life39:14 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsHelpful Links:Chip ChantryChip Chantry YouTube ChannelMayo Clinic Stress Management Article

ILLENIUM plays brand new music from William Black, Subtronics, Ray Volpe, Levity, NITTI, Blanke and more!Don't forget to rate & review on all of your favorite podcast apps! Post your comments on twitter @ILLENIUM #PHOENIXRADIOTracklist:PHOENIX RADIO OPENER 00:00Rezz & Chuurch - Telepathy 00:52Vicetone - Over Too Soon 04:30Manila Killa & Sarah de Warren - OBSESSION 07:52David Guetta, Hypaton & Europe - The Final Countdown 2025 10:57Ray Volpe - PAYBACK 14:38Nitti, Levity - Like This 18:05Jessica Audiffred & Mila Falls - Good Time 20:35Subtronics ft. Flowdan - Hunter 23:14Flume & JPEGMAFIA ft. Ravyn Lenae - Is It Real 26:08Viperactive - Snakebite 28:47Blastoyz, Trivecta & AMIDY - Arise 31:49William Black, Siberia & Freja The Dragon - Waiting On This Day Forever 35:31Lyrah - Nowhere Left to Run 38:54IMANU, Flux Pavillion & Tasha Baxter - Kintsugi 41:13Blanke, Sam Harper, ÆON:MODE - AIr That I Breathe 43:34Martin Garrix & Mesto - Limitless (Arcando Remix) 47:011991 & ROVA - Hijack 48:53DJ DIESEL & IVORY ft. Shaquille O'Neal - Run It 51:06IMANU & Rhode - All Too Late 53:39Big Gigantic & ALIGN - Free Spirits 57:09

Adam and Neil are joined by GPMag's editor, writer, expert rider and Le Mans ‘radio' legend Thomas Baujard for the first Notes show from the depths of the Bugatti Circuit press room. Weather, the Le Mans vibe, French expectations, Le Tour MotoGP and Ducati's Marquez favouritism?! Plus more convo.

Alison drops new music from RemK, Kaskade, Wooli, Skrillex, Wuki, Levity and many more!Don't forget to rate & review on all of your favorite podcast apps! Post your comments on twitter @awonderland #RADIOWONDERLANDTracklist:RADIO WONDERLAND OPENER 00:00Levity & NITTI - Like This 00:43PinkPantheress - Tonight 02:57Cesqeaux - BANGALORE 05:55Juelz - HACKING THE GATE 09:08AVELLO - Lost in You 11:44Skrillex & Wuki - BIGGY BAP 14:18BLVZE - DANCE (SAY MY NAME) 17:11DJ Carpenter - Cartridge 19:55Underbelly - get2close 23:53Kaskade & Lipless - State Of Mind 26:56RemK - Free Your Mind (feat. Kenzie Gross) 31:54YDG - Let's Go Back 34:27AHEE & Stylust - Oxygen 37:44Mija - WORK THIS (ON MY D) 40:05RemK - Searching For The Words (feat. RENNER) 43:47Subtronics - Mothclaws 45:40Holly - ONME 48:39NGHTMRE - Buried A Friend 50:47neepo - Beacon (feat. CloudNone) 53:38Dimension, Alison Wonderland - Satellite (Wooli Remix) 56:31

The guys are surprised by renowned astrophysicist, planetary scientist and author, Neil deGrasse Tyson. Neil teaches the guys about the wonders of the universe, the concept of infinity, the power of mind-blowing inspiration, and even his own potential parallel universe. Gravity and Levity all at once.This episode was originally released on 7/27/2020. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of SmartLess ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus.