Podcasts about Small talk

Holiday parties make you want to hide behind the cheese tray. Gift-giving season makes your budget cry. This episode is your survival guide for both. Joe Saul-Sehy, OG, and Neighbor Doug welcome Pulitzer Prize-winning author Charles Duhigg to turn holiday small talk from awkward endurance test into something you might actually enjoy. Whether you're facing the office party, a family gathering with that cousin who won't shut up about crypto, or the neighborhood potluck where you know exactly three people, Charles reveals how to walk into any room with confidence, even if you're an introvert who'd rather be home watching movies. The secret? Super communicators aren't the loudest people in the room. They're the ones asking better questions, reading the conversation correctly, and making others feel heard. Charles breaks down the skills that turn painful small talk into genuine connection, and why introverts actually have hidden advantages at holiday gatherings (yes, really). Then the crew tackles the other holiday stressor of gift-giving that doesn't demolish your December budget. Joe, OG, and Doug explore the rising trend of secondhand gifting. It's not just about saving money (though your wallet will thank you). It can be more meaningful, more creative, and kinder to both your finances and the planet. From thrifted treasures to thoughtful "found" gems, they share how to give smarter instead of just spending more. Plus, Doug's toilet paper trivia arrives right on schedule (because what's a holiday episode without something unexpected?), along with stories about neighbors behaving badly and a brief tour through apps you forgot you're still paying for. What You'll Walk Away With: • Charles Duhigg's framework for turning small talk into actual connection without feeling fake • Why introverts have secret advantages at holiday parties and how to use them • Smart, budget-friendly gifting strategies that feel thoughtful rather than last-minute or cheap • The case for secondhand gifts and how to do it in a way that feels special • How to avoid blowing your holiday budget without looking (or feeling) stingy • Creative ways to personalize gifts without overspending or resorting to gift cards • Why communication skills affect both your happiness and your financial decisions This Episode Is For You If: • Holiday small talk feels like torture and you'd rather shovel snow • You want to give meaningful gifts but refuse to wreck your January budget doing it • You're an introvert dreading the season of forced social interaction • You're tired of generic gift guides telling you to "just spend less" without actual ideas • You believe better conversations and smarter spending are both learnable skills Before You Hit Play, Ask Yourself: What's the most meaningful non-new gift you've ever given or received? Think about why it mattered. That's the kind of gifting Charles and the crew are talking about. Drop your story in the comments because we're building the anti-Amazon holiday gift playbook together. FULL SHOW NOTES: https://www.stackingbenjamins.com/how-to-actually-enjoy-holiday-small-talk-1771/ Deeper dives with curated links, topics, and discussions are in our newsletter, The 201, available at https://www.stackingbenjamins.com/201 Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Spieleveteranen-Episode #428 (50-2025) Besetzung: Heinrich Lenhardt und Jörg Langer Aufnahmedatum: 03.12.2025 Laufzeit: 1:59:33 Stunden (0:00:15 News & Smalltalk – 0:35:11 Zeitschriften-Zeitreise) Die Zeitmaschine der Spieleveteranen kommt auch am Jahresendrand nicht ins Schleudern und navigiert souverän durch die Jahrzehnte, um die Spielethemen der Vergangenheit auszugraben. Das Blättern in alten Heften ist wieder Anlass für zusammengekratzte Erinnerungen, Wertungshinterfragungen und Titelbild-Stilkritik, garniert mit allerlei Testzitaten. Diesmal entdecken wir zum Beispiel eine neue alte Star-Wars-Front (2015), lassen uns am Filmset zum Affen machen (2005) oder spüren dem feinen Prozentunterschied zwischen Warcraft 2 und Command & Conquer nach (1995). Beim Bonussegment im Feed für Patreon-Unterstützer frönen wir außerdem anno 1985 dem »Amiga life« und gehen mit Donald Duck auf den Spielplatz. Vor dem Abtauchen in der Vergangenheit berichten wir zu Beginn der Sendung über veteranige News, aktuelle Spielerlebnisse und frische Hörerpost. Unterstützt die Spieleveteranen und hört das volle Programm: https://www.patreon.com/spieleveteranen 00:15 News & Smalltalk 02:59 Gemischte News: Selbst hässliche Weihnachtspullover sind nicht vor Copilot sicher, das Remake von Splinter Cell hat einen neuen alten Director, Ron Gilbert hat Finanzierungsfrust, der Amiga-Joker hat eine aktuelle Print-Ausgabe. 16:25 Zuletzt gespielt: Metroid Prime 4, Octopath Traveler 0 (Demo). 32:00 Hörerpost von Sothis Spielwiese. 35:11 Zeitschriften-Zeitreise: Dezember 2015, 2005, 1995, 1985 35:59 GamersGlobal und GameStar 1/2016, u.a. mit Assassin's Creed Syndicate, Star Wars Battlefront und Just Cause 3. 56:07 GameStar 1/2006, u.a. mit Call of Duty 2, King Kong und The Movies. 1:23:49 PC Player 1/1996, u.a. mit The Dig, Warcraft 2 und Rayman. 1:57:07 Abspann.

Wir geben alles für ein gelungenes Fest! Und haben sogar Konditormeisterin Bettina Schliephake-Burchardt eingeladen, damit sie uns bei der literarischen Karamell-Herstellung zur Hand geht. Ihr Tipp ist übrigens: Keep it simple. Und richtig gute Idee: Wer gar nicht backen mag, kann auch in Menü aus Büchern zusammenstellen! In dieser Folge geht es auf vielfachen Wunsch der Community nicht nur um Bücher, sondern auch um buchartige Geschenke – von Krimidinner über Book Nooks bis zur Kulturtasche. Natürlich gibt es trotzdem unsere knallharte Bestseller-Analyse (der neue Fitzek!), einen All-Time-Favorit (mit Musik!) und unsere Lieblingsbücher inklusive Blick hinter die Kulissen des Ken-Follett-Abends (Backstage-Experience mit Thriller-Qualitäten!). Alle Infos zum Podcast: https://ndr.de/eatreadsleep Mail gern an: eatreadsleep@ndr.de Alle Lesekreise: https://ndr.de/eatreadsleep-lesekreise Unseren Newsletter gibt es hier: https://ndr.de/eatreadsleep-newsletter Podcast-Tipp: Unentdeckt https://www.ardaudiothek.de/sendung/unentdeckt-der-deep-talk-mit-sissy/urn:ard:show:6aff256c25555823/ Die Bücher der Folge: (00:06:20) Sebastian Fitzek: “Der Nachbar”, Droemer (Bestseller-Challenge) (00:20:18) Miriam Georg: „Die Verlorene“, Fischer (Tipp von Daniel und Katharina) (00:30:26) Ken Follett: “Stonehenge”, übersetzt von Rainer Schumacher und Dietmar Schmidt, Lübbe (Tipp von Daniel und Katharina) (00:53:02) Bettina Schliephake-Burchardt: “Betty backt”, Dorling Kindersley (nur antiquarisch) (00:59:45) Hildegard Knef: „Der geschenkte Gaul“, Ullstein (All Time Favourite) (01:02:58) Moritz Stetter: „Die Knef“, Carlsen (Tipp von Daniel) Weitere Tipps: (00:01:40) Krimidinner: “Mörderische Dinnerparty”, Blaubart Verlag (00:17:15) Fitzek Escape Game “Underground”, Moses Verlag (00:28:08) Book Nook: “Shakespeare's Buchhandlung, Rolife (01:04:45) Reclam Kulturtasche und Stiftemäppchen (01:05:31) Reclam Literatur-Quizkarten: “Errate die Story” und “Errate die Hauptperson” Rezept für Sahnebonbonbs wie bei Madita https://www.ndr.de/kultur/buch/eatreadsleep-152-sahnebonbons-und-weihnachtstipps,ersfolge-126.html eat.READ.sleep. ist der Bücherpodcast, der das Lesen feiert. Jan Ehlert, Daniel Kaiser und Katharina Mahrenholtz diskutieren über Bestseller, stellen aktuelle Romane vor und präsentieren die All Time Favorites der Community. Egal ob Krimis, Klassiker, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Kinder- und Jugendbücher, Urlaubsbücher, Gesellschafts- und Familienromane - hier hat jedes Buch seinen Platz. Und auch kulinarisch (literarische Vorspeise!) wird etwas geboten und beim Quiz am Ende können alle ihr Buch-Wissen testen und Fun Facts für den nächsten Smalltalk mitnehmen.

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Send us a textWe continue our friendly chat with Nick and Jackie discussing hipsters, Nick's version of man rules, the lack of bullying destroying society, mug shots, high school reunions and how to make small talk!Be sure to come and chat with us here:Website: www.icbympodcast.comFacebook: @icbympodcastTwitter: @icbympodcastInstagram: @icbympodcastDiscord: https://discord.gg/7Vu7WCn58J

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2025非誠勿擾快速約會

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Tu aimes Small Talk ? Tu aimes t'hydrater ? Alors les mugs Small Talk sont faits pour toi. Procure-toi le tien ici : https://www.smalltalk-merch.konbini.com/Fabrice Eboué nous apprend à masteriser l'art du tips.Small Talk est diffusé le mercredi toutes les deux semaines sur Youtube et sur votre plateforme de podcasts préférée, abonnez vous pour ne rater aucun épisode : ⁠⁠https://audmns.com/gATkzsA⁠⁠Crédits : Animateur : David Castello-Lopes | Producteur, chef de projet et réalisateur : Robin Riccitiello | Direction de création : Raphaël Choyé | Direction de la rédaction : Camille Thebaut | Directeur artistique : Jordan Beline | Programmateur : Alexandre Duarte | Enregistré par Manuel Lormel chez Konbini et mixé par Sébastien Cannas et Maxime Vanderbeck chez Capitaine Plouf | Monteur : Killian Nezet | Journaliste : Barbara Silvera Sonigo Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Welche Fettnäpfchen sind typisch bei Komplimentabsichten? Tipps für angenehme Komplimente, mit denen man Fettnäpfchen umgehen kann, oder mit denen man aus einer Situation, in der man schon in ein Fettnäpfchen getreten ist, elegant wieder rauskommen kann.

People in their 50s are confronting a financial reality nobody prepared us for. We grew up assuming steady careers, pensions, and a clear path to retirement. Instead, we're juggling layoffs, credit card debt, college tuition, aging parents, and rising healthcare costs, all while wondering what "retirement" even means anymore. Kerry Hannon and Janna, co-authors of Retirement Bites: A Gen X Guide to Securing Your Financial Future, break down how our generation ended up here and offer practical steps we can take now to build a future that feels possible, not panicked. Even if you're not Gen X, there is practical and useful advice for you here.  Subscribe to my Small Talk substack for more conversation like this

"Pants delivery was my eureka moment," Julien Ehrlich of Whitney says on the pod, and with that we have my favorite out-of-context pull quote. Ehrlich was not speaking metaphorically: when he and bandmate Max Kakacek were writing Whitney's first album, he drove a clothing delivery van that had no working radio. The monotonous drives were great sources of inspiration. Kakacek, on the other hand, was a competitive swimmer until he turned 18. Swimming endless laps staring at the bottom of the pool was a boon to his creative process. Kakacek runs now, where the monotony takes on a new shape: he listens to the same song over and over for his entire run."Lyrics don't come naturally to our brain," they said. "Our North Star is the melody." One big change to their process is learning how to tweak less.Whitney's latest album is Small Talk.

Join Charlie Parsons and Sunny Edwards for 'Small Talk', this week reviewing Ben Whittaker's Matchroom debut against Benjamin Gavazi with guests including The Surgeon himself, Dizzee Rascal, Eddie Hearn with a new fight announcement including Ishmael Davis vs Bilal Fawaz, exclusive insight and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Das ist doch von KI übersetzt!" Diesen Satz hört man oft, wenn irgendetwas schräg klingt. Aber gibt es wirklich schon Romane, die von Künstlicher Intelligenz übersetzt sind? Das fragen wir die Übersetzerin Janine Malz. Und das Thema Sprache zieht sich durch: Jan hat ein Buch über eine Linguistin aus Island dabei, im Bestseller geht es unter anderem um Engelssprache, Katharina offenbart eine Vorliebe fürs Grönländische. Natürlich wird es auch wieder kulinarisch-literarisch - Jan darf beim Genuss der magischen Keksen an eine Person denken, die sich lange nicht gemeldet hat. Ob er wohl bald einen Anruf bekommt? Alle Infos zum Podcast: https://ndr.de/eatreadsleep Mail gern an: eatreadsleep@ndr.de Alle Lesekreise: https://ndr.de/eatreadsleep-lesekreise Unseren Newsletter gibt es hier: https://ndr.de/eatreadsleep-newsletter Podcast-Tipp: Bosettis Woche https://1.ard.de/extra-3-bosettis-woche-cp Die Bücher der Folge: (00:02:41) Wallis Kinney: „A Dark and Secret Magic“, übersetzt von Jasmin Humburg, Kiepenheuer & Witsch (Literarische Vorspeise)  (00:08:39) Dan Brown: „The Secret of The Secrets“, übersetzt von Dietmar Schmidt und Rainer Schumacher, Lübbe (Bestseller-Challenge)  (00:26:36) Caro Carver: “Bad Tourists”, übersetzt von Janine Malz, S. Fischer (Tipp von Katharina) (00:34:46) Audur Ava Ólafsdóttir: „Eden“, übersetzt von Tina Flecken, Suhrkamp Insel (Tipp von Jan) (01:04:43) Naomi Wood: „Als Hemingway mich liebte“, übersetzt von Gerlinde Schermer-Rauwolf und Robert Weiß, Nagel und Kimche (All Time Favourite) Ausgelost als Bestseller für die nächste Folge: „Der Nachbar" von Sebastian Fitzek Das Rezept für magische Zimtkekse: https://www.ndr.de/kultur/buch/eatreadsleep-151-magische-zimtkekse-und-sprachverwirrung,ersfolge-124.html eat.READ.sleep. ist der Bücherpodcast, der das Lesen feiert. Jan Ehlert, Daniel Kaiser und Katharina Mahrenholtz diskutieren über Bestseller, stellen aktuelle Romane vor und präsentieren die All Time Favorites der Community. Egal ob Krimis, Klassiker, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Kinder- und Jugendbücher, Urlaubsbücher, Gesellschafts- und Familienromane - hier hat jedes Buch seinen Platz. Und auch kulinarisch (literarische Vorspeise!) wird etwas geboten und beim Quiz am Ende können alle ihr Buch-Wissen testen und Fun Facts für den nächsten Smalltalk mitnehmen..

Sometimes gratitude isn't as simple as it seems. We talk about what being grateful really means, how it's okay to feel the whole range of emotions, and which little practices help us most. ResourcesIf you're grateful for More than Small Talk, will you take a moment to leave us a review? Thank you!

This week we’re talking deer. We break down some of the Minnesota harvest numbers and legendary outdoor communicator in Wisconsin, Dan Small, joins the show to talk about his 35th Deer Hunt Wisconsin tv special. Joe Henry talks about the St Paul Ice show and Lake of the Woods. We also welcome Space Trailers from Red Wing as a new sponsor on the show. Make sure you're “following” us on your favorite podcast streaming platform so you never miss a show, and if you like what you're hearing, leave us a rating and a review. We'd love to hear from you, and it helps us more than you know! Get our new HATS: https://sporting-journal-radio.myshopify.com/collections/winter-2025/hats Save 20% on a new OnX HUNT Membership with the code “SJR20” https://www.onxmaps.com/hunt/app/east https://fishhuntforever.com Find us on APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fish-hunt-forever/id1248475232 Find us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5OVGMvd5vMvETdClc6ks6q?si=5bfeed6989d04b23 Follow us on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/fish.hunt.forever/ Find us on FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/fishhuntforever Take a trip to LAKE OF THE WOODS: https://lakeofthewoodsmn.com/ Take a trip to DEVILS LAKE: https://www.haybaleheights.com/index.html Take a trip to TAZIN LAKE: https://tazinlake.com/ Take a trip to TRAILS END OUTFITTERS: https://trailsendoutfitters.com/ https://fishhuntforever.com/feed/podcast/ The post Week 690: Dan Small talks Wisconsin Deer Hunting Traditions, Plus Lake of the Woods Fishing and a new trailer sponsor on the show appeared first on Fish Hunt Forever.

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Tu aimes Small Talk ? Tu aimes t'hydrater ? Alors les mugs Small Talk sont faits pour toi. Procure-toi le tien ici : https://www.smalltalk-merch.konbini.com/Bienvenue dans le premier épisode de Small Talk qui parle de métaphysique.Small Talk est diffusé le mercredi toutes les deux semaines sur Youtube et sur votre plateforme de podcasts préférée, abonnez vous pour ne rater aucun épisode : ⁠⁠https://audmns.com/gATkzsA⁠⁠Crédits : Animateur : David Castello-Lopes | Producteur, chef de projet et réalisateur : Robin Riccitiello | Direction de création : Raphaël Choyé | Direction de la rédaction : Camille Thebaut | Directeur artistique : Jordan Beline | Programmateur : Alexandre Duarte | Enregistré par Manuel Lormel chez Konbini et mixé par Sébastien Cannas et Maxime Vanderbeck chez Capitaine Plouf | Monteur : Killian Nezet | Journaliste : Barbara Silvera Sonigo Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

This week on Small Talk, Hannah is back in the guest seat to have one of our favourite yearly yaps: the biggest lessons 2026 handed us. From the (mostly) work-related wake-up calls we didn't see coming, to friendship lessons to relationship realisations, we each bring the reflections that have been sitting front of mind as the year wraps. And… after years of recording at the studios Sarah worked at since she was 22, we're officially wrapping up there, which means a very exciting announcement is coming (on socials!) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you ever watched one of your favorite heroines and thought, I want to be a force to be reckoned with like that? This is the episode for you! Join in as Ginger, Erin, and Nicol Meyer share how God can and will move the mountains that have held you back, empowering and strengthening you when things feel impossible.

Have you ever watched one of your favorite heroines and thought, I want to be a force to be reckoned with like that? This is the episode for you! Join in as Ginger, Erin, and Nicol Meyer share how God can and will move the mountains that have held you back, empowering and strengthening you when things feel impossible.

Hour 2- CBS Sports' David Cobb on Memphis BB Early Struggles and Lane Kiffin, Around the NFL, and Small Talk

Have you ever felt like something in your life quietly shifted…and suddenly nothing looks or feels the same? Welcome to the spiritual awakening. In this episode, Jennie breaks down the unmistakable signs of awakening - from the thirst for knowledge and heightened intuition to the sudden intolerance for small talk, synchronicity overload, inner child activations, generational healing, and those “am I losing my mind or getting closer to my soul?” moments. With humor, heart, and grounded spiritual wisdom, Jennie guides you through: Why awakenings often begin with discomfort How your senses, dreams, body, and intuition amplify Why some relationships fall away How to navigate the shadow work and identity shifts The role of music, signs, animals, and synchronicities What integration actually looks like This is a must-listen for anyone who's awakening, re-awakening, or curious about why everything suddenly feels different.

Have you ever felt like something in your life quietly shifted…and suddenly nothing looks or feels the same? Welcome to the spiritual awakening. In this episode, Jennie breaks down the unmistakable signs of awakening - from the thirst for knowledge and heightened intuition to the sudden intolerance for small talk, synchronicity overload, inner child activations, generational healing, and those “am I losing my mind or getting closer to my soul?” moments. With humor, heart, and grounded spiritual wisdom, Jennie guides you through: Why awakenings often begin with discomfort How your senses, dreams, body, and intuition amplify Why some relationships fall away How to navigate the shadow work and identity shifts The role of music, signs, animals, and synchronicities What integration actually looks like This is a must-listen for anyone who's awakening, re-awakening, or curious about why everything suddenly feels different.

In this “best of the podcast” episode, I share the art and science of great conversations so you can avoid awkwardness, overcome social anxiety, and be confident talking to anyone anywhere. These are the tips I've learned from experience—having had over 10,000 hours of conversations—and from research conducted by top experts.  

Hour 2- CBS Sports' David Cobb on Memphis Hoops vs Purdue and Lane Kiffin, Paramount Sports' Lee Sterling's Best Bets, and Small Talk

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Hour 2 - CBS Sports' David Cobb on Latest CFB Playoff Rankings, Around the NFL, NFL Power Rankings, and Small Talk

Original text by Jecel Mattos de Assumpçao Jr, 1998. Rainer Brockerhoff, who also participated in the Unitron 512 project, provides additional background at Low End Mac. More about Brazil's reserved market policy, a.k.a. the National Policy of Informatics. More about Jecel's projects in this 2019 presentation about SmallTalk-oriented hardware and the Merlintec website. Our Friend The Computer discusses the political and financial circumstances surrounding the Unitron 512. As so often happens in weird corners of the Internet, people have somehow obtained copies of Unitron's ROMs and put them under the microscope.

Enough with the polite, front parlor pablum of the past -- and onward toward rich discussion, mindful discourse, self-disclosure, and – dare I say it? – curiosity! Wanting to do something about the epidemic of loneliness among her peers, Ashley Kirsner set out to find a way to help people build their conversational and self-revelatory muscles. Enter Skip the Small Talk. Skip the Small Talk: https://www.skipthesmalltalk.com Theme music by Sean Balick; “Are We Loose Yet” by Bodytonic, via Blue Dot Sessions.

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Effective business networking is about smart talk, not small talk. The right message in the right setting creates instant credibility.

Hour 2- Geoff Calkins on Ryan Silverfield and Lane Kiffin, Around the NFL, and Small Talk

For something that we do every single day, and something that has the power to change every aspect of our life, we sure don't focus on, train, or develop it. And, that thing is conversation. Nothing great ever happened in your life without, first, a conversation – no promotions, no jobs, no clients, no dates, nothing. My guest today, Payam Pakmanesh (known as "The Convo Guy") is here to explain why and, more importantly, how we can build and develop our ability to communicate more effectively. We cover the proper principles of communication, Adlerian Psychology and how it helps you focus on what you can control, the "Zoom Flow" model for deeper connection, how to make yourself more approachable, and becoming aware of how others perceive you. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 - Conversation as a Life-Changing Tool 01:06 - Why Men Struggle With Communication 02:33 - Nature vs. Nurture in Your Voice 03:18 - How Environment Shapes Language & Identity 04:19 - Film Yourself: The First Breakthrough Exercise 05:30 - Pausing, Filler Words & Leadership Presence 06:55 - Listening Critically to Yourself 07:48 - Buying Time vs. Fear of Silence 09:18 - Authenticity vs. Performance 11:03 - Why Humans Detect Inauthenticity 12:20 - Reading Engagement & Disengagement Cues 13:51 - The Power of Real Listening 15:10 - Faces, Interpretation & Owning Your Identity 16:28 - Getting Out of Your Own Head 17:55 - Fear of Judgement & Perfectionism 18:34 - Social Masks & Status Games 20:32 - Adlerian Psychology & Letting Go of Others' Opinions 21:43 - Book Structure & Thoughts on "Courage to Be Disliked" 22:06 - Biggest Communication Mistakes Men Make 24:25 - Auditing Your Stories & Mental Frameworks 25:19 - Choose Stories that Serve You 27:45 - Tracking Thoughts & Fact-Checking Beliefs 30:18 - Inner Peace as the ROI of Self-Development 31:22 - Misreading Signals from Others 33:44 - Why Hard Conversations Must Be Live 34:50 - Growth Through Discomfort 35:17 - Why Men Avoid Difficult Conversations 37:06 - Nice Guys, Suppressed Emotions & Blowups 38:10 - Joker Example: From Nice to Extreme 40:12 - Standards vs. Expectations 41:14 - Make the Implicit Explicit 42:26 - Experimenting Like a Scientist 43:31 - Everyone Is Human-Even High Status People 44:04 - Scripts vs. Flow in Communication 47:32 - Headphones, Avoidance & Missed Opportunities 48:27 - Disagreement Statements That Build Trust 50:37 - Context Creates Empathy 52:19 - Why Courage Earns Respect 54:01 - The Value of Small Talk 55:48 - The Elevator Test 57:06 - Why Communication Creates Opportunities 58:29 - Movie Character Communication Breakdown 59:55 - How to Work With Payam Battle Planners: Pick yours up today! Order Ryan's new book, The Masculinity Manifesto. For more information on the Iron Council brotherhood. Want maximum health, wealth, relationships, and abundance in your life? Sign up for our free course, 30 Days to Battle Ready

Lili Zarghami spent decades working in women's magazines before realizing none of them were speaking to women like her anymore. After turning 40 and getting laid off, she decided to create Jenny Mag—a digital magazine for Gen X women who don't fit the cookie-cutter mold of traditional women's media. In this conversation, we discuss why dating stories outperform health content, the complicated relationships Gen X women have with their Boomer mothers, what it's like running a magazine on nights and weekends with zero budget, and why owning your platform matters when you've been disposable to corporate publishers one too many times. Lili also opens up about empty nesting with twins, being back in the dating world after 25 years of marriage, and creating content that makes readers say "I thought it was just me."  This episode originally aired on my new podcast Small Talk. Subscribe to Small Talk Podcast Small Talk Substack Jenny Mag

Boost your Communication Skills and get the life and job you want

Boost your Communication Skills and get the life and job you want

A fun chat with Ann Packer all about her new book Some Bright Nowhere, why she has no problem doing awful things to her characters, avoiding small talk, and the secret to her butterscotch pudding. Plus – Dave don't get dressed up for no one. ITUNES – SPOTIFY

Hour 2- CBS Sports' David Cobb on CFB Week 12, Paramount Sports' Lee Sterling's Best Bets, and Small Talk

Hour 2- Geoff Calkins on the Grizzlies Many Issues, Around the NFL, and Small Talk

Today's Song of the Day is “Won't You Speak Your Mind” off Small Talk, the fourth album from Chicago band Whitney. Small Talk is out now.

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What happens when you live on a planet where grief rewrites the language of everyday life? Kate Bowler speaks with writer and New York Times editor Sarah Wildman about her daughter Orli’s incandescent life and staggering courage while living with terminal cancer. Together they explore the limits of positivity culture, the fierce tenderness of caregiving, the sacred discomfort of truth-telling, and the love that carries us when nothing adds up. This is a conversation for anyone who has lived inside the ache—and chosen joy anyway. Show Notes: Sarah Wildman’s award-winning writing at The New York Times Leonard Cohen’s “Who By Fire” Jewish practices of grief (shiva) and care (bikur cholim) Blessing for Life After Loss Support Guides: Parenting a Medically-Complicated Child, When Your Child is in Pain, When You’ve Been Diagnosed Orli, in all her joy: @orli_halpern on TikTok For those of us who live on a different planet now: Small Talk Survivor Tee | Mug Kate’s Substack – blessings, reflections, and our tender corner of the internet See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Target is telling their employees to smile and make small talk with customers to boost holiday sales. Are you in favor of this?

Ian raps with Julian Ehrlich and Max Kakacek of Whitney about living together as bandmates and working together as roommates, recording and producing themselves, dual breakups, The Band, "Acadian Driftwood," favorite Bob records, the Chicago scene, the depressing state of the Bears and the Bulls, basketball fandom in indie rock, "marinating" before tour, the ubiquity of pedal steel, and their lovely new record Small Talk. "SMALL TALK" OUT NOW FOLLOW WHITNEY ON INSTAGRAM