
Think Fast, Talk Smart
Stanford Graduate School of Business
Matt Abrahams' conversations on effective communication and public speaking strategies.
Why we picked this
We picked Think Fast, Talk Smart because it treats communication as a mechanical skill rather than an innate talent. Stanford instructor Matt Abrahams interviews experts who dissect the physics of persuasion, spontaneous speaking, and interpersonal dynamics. Instead of vague advice about confidence, the show delivers concrete frameworks for structuring a pitch, managing high-stakes conversations, and overcoming cognitive blocks. Every conversation offers tools you can apply immediately to a meeting or a presentation. The back catalog rewards anyone who treats everyday dialogue as a craft worth refining.
Recent episodes

322. Talk Back: Why Arguing With Yourself Can Help You Flourish
Sep 10, 202621 min

321. The Respect Effect: What Stereotype Threat Teaches Us About Communication
Sep 7, 202620 min

320. Quick Thinks: How to Prepare, Stand Out, and Ace Your Interview
Sep 3, 202617 min

319. Open the Portal: The Simple Science Behind Impactful Storytelling
Aug 31, 202624 min

318. Quick Thinks: Network Smarter and Make Better Connections
Aug 27, 202614 min

317. Plot Twist: The Second Story Hiding Inside Every Great Pitch
Aug 24, 202624 min

316. The Persuasion Equation: Grab Attention & Make Your Message Meaningful
Aug 20, 202620 min

315. Quietly Powerful: How Introverts Can Communicate With Confidence & Impact
Aug 17, 202622 min

314. Rethinks: Turn Tension Into Trust
Aug 13, 202632 min

313. Hold the Headline: How Curiosity Cuts Through Complexity
Aug 10, 202626 min

312. Quick Thinks: Speak with Confidence, Clarity, and Power
Aug 6, 20269 min

311. Don't Lose the Room: How to Make Ideas Stick
Aug 3, 202622 min
Related shows

The Artificial Intelligence Show
Elon Musk's dealings with AI companies dissected episode by episode, alongside industry trends and layoffs.

Smith and Marx Walk into a Bar: A History of Economics Podcast
Three historians of economic thought trace how methodological shifts in the discipline shape current affairs.
EconTalk
Russ Roberts interviewing economists and authors about trade policy, moral philosophy, and how markets shape human behavior.
Better Offline
Ed Zitron dissects the artificial intelligence bubble and tech industry excesses through furious monologues and hardware economics.