Interpersonal Communication Episodes
Episodes that cover how to build relationships, communicate effectively in personal and professional settings, and develop active listening skills.
305
July 13, 2026
305. The Humor Habit: Why Great Communicators Think Like Comedians
"People aren't inside of our heads, so you have to give them that emotional information as well as the factual information."
Guest: Chris Duffy
301
June 29, 2026
301. Trust at First Sight: Create More Meaningful Connections
“Communication is the number one way to remove friction.”
Guest: Vanessa Van Edwards
300
June 25, 2026
300. Matt’s Answers for Better Speaking and Leadership
Celebrating 300 episodes with listener questions from around the world.
298
June 18, 2026
298. Quick Thinks: How to Look Confident, Composed, and Credible
The nonverbal habits that make you look confident, composed, and authentic before you even speak.
296
June 11, 2026
296. AMA: Speaking Out, Staying Grounded, and Managing Up
Practical communication strategies you can use immediately at work and beyond.
294
June 4, 2026
294. Ask & You Shall Receive: Questions For Better Negotiations
Do you really win the negotiation if it means losing the relationship?
Guest: Stan Christensen
290
May 21, 2026
290. Quick Thinks: How to Have Better Conversations About Aging
How can we approach aging with more joy, empathy, and meaningful connection?
Guest: Dr. Kerry Burnight
283
April 23, 2026
283. Ask Matt Anything: Authenticity, Anxiety, and Answering Well
Simple strategies to think faster, stay authentic, and communicate with confidence.
281
April 16, 2026
281. Be Clear, Be Concise, Be Remembered: Masters of Scale
Great communication isn’t about saying more—it’s about making what you say matter.
Guest: Jeff Berman
268
March 2, 2026
268. Going Viral: How To Balance Authenticity and Spectacle
How to communicate who you are online.
Guest: Angèle Christin
Dec. 30, 2025
253. Top 10: The Best Communication Tips from 2025
Our 10 favorite communication insights from 2025.
Guests: Muriel Wilkins , Peter D Sagal , Laurie Santos , Arthur C. Brooks , Matt Lieberman , Ada Aka , Christopher Voss , Alex Rodriguez , Richard Edelman , Jenn Wynn , Gina Bianchini
Dec. 25, 2025
252. Rethinks: How to Make Complex Ideas Accessible
Presenting complex information for your audience to understand.
Guest: Lauren Weinstein
Dec. 23, 2025
251. How to Stop Performing and Start Communicating with Presence
Why good communication requires presence, not performance.
Guest: Dr. Kate Mason
Nov. 27, 2025
246. Shared Wisdom: How Communication Defines Culture and Builds Community
Why good communication is the key to good communities.
Guest: Alex 'Sandy' Pentland
Oct. 28, 2025
238. Ask Matt Anything: Why Listening Might Be Your Most Powerful Skill
When we truly listen, every conversation changes — including the one with ourselves.
Sept. 23, 2025
231. Secret Signals: Why We Rarely Say Exactly What We Mean
Why what isn’t said can communicate more than what is spoken.
Guest: Steven Pinker
Aug. 26, 2025
225. Speaking Fluent Internet: How Algorithms Are Changing the Way We Speak
In the digital age, it’s critical to craft communication that fits the context.
Guest: Adam Aleksic
Aug. 19, 2025
223. Laughing Matters: Levity, Leadership, and Lasting Connection
By lightening up your communication, you can build serious connections.
Guests: Naomi Bagdonas , Alison Wood Brooks
Aug. 12, 2025
222. Discussing Through Discomfort: Why the Conversations You Avoid Cost You the Most
Some conversations are uncomfortable, but avoiding them comes with a cost.
Guest: Jenn Wynn
July 22, 2025
217. Rethinks: How to Build Deep Connections
How to be a skilled conversationalist in work, love, and life.
Guest: Rachel Greenwald
June 24, 2025
211. Small Screens, Strong Signals: Mastering Modern Communication
In the age of virtual communication, here’s how to ensure your messages convey what you mean.
Guest: Andrew Brodsky
June 3, 2025
207. From Conflict to Connection: Having Crucial Conversations that Count
How victim, villain, and helpless stories sabotage our most important conversations.
Guest: Joseph Grenny
April 29, 2025
200. Four Keys for Focused Communication: Live Lessons from Our 200 Episodes
This live Q&A with host Matt Abrahams celebrates 200 episodes of Think Fast, Talk Smart.
Guest: Jenny Luna
March 18, 2025
191. Memorable Messages: Choose Words That Capture Attention and Stay Remembered
How to craft communication that your audience will remember.
Guest: Ada Aka