Best Throughline Group Podcasts (2024)

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Brad and Christina’s 6 Presentation Tips for Advanced Speakers 34:10

2+ y ago34:10

34:10

For more than a year, you’ve heard a lone voice at the helm of The Speak Good Podcast, host and Chief Executive Throughliner Brad Phillips. Today, you meet Throughline Group’s other half. Listen in as partner Christina Mozaffari joins Brad to reveal six advanced public speaking tips – from how to present more effective slides to how to improve your…

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Two-Time World Debating Champion on How to Win Arguments 54:20

2+ y ago54:20

54:20

Can you apply the rules of debate to your next dinner conversation? Author and champion debater Bo Seo sees parallels between formal verbal sparring and informal chatter around the table. In this episode, we talk about his book, Good Arguments: How Debate Teaches Us to Listen and Be Heard. Bo makes the case that anyone can relay the skills needed f…

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Former New York Times Editor on His Bad Workplace Experience 47:52

2+ y ago47:52

47:52

As the former editor-in-chief of the lifestyle blog Lifehacker, Alan Henry was well aware of the power of actionable advice in helping others maximize their potential. Little did he know he’d need some of that same advice to knock down professional obstacles that he faced after becoming the editor of the Smarter Living section of The New York Times…

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A Republican and a Democrat Walk Into a Bar... 45:17

2+ y ago45:17

45:17

A Republican and a Democrat walk into a bar. They see a liberal buying a conservative a drink, while a priest chats with a rabbi and minister. A CEO is talking with a union leader. A grandmother is there with her granddaughter, while an environmentalist is speaking to an oil company exec. “Is this a joke?” one of them asks. The bartender points to …

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What Is Capitalism, Anyway? (Part 2) 37:46

2+ y ago37:46

37:46

For centuries, America has put its collective faith in democracy and capitalism, social and economic systems that have been tried and tested during numerous cultural, economic, political, and civil shifts. Our guest, Jonathan Levy, has identified four distinct ages that have shaped America’s economy and led us to where we are today. In a previous e…

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What Is Capitalism, Anyway? (Part 1) 45:16

2+ y ago45:16

45:16

How did America become the world’s largest economy? By constantly evolving and responding to economic disruptions, says our guest Jonathan Levy. Across four distinct ages, the United States moved from an agrarian past to a capitalistic future, fueled by an economic system in which investors and consumers bank on future profits, while the government…

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Cheap Speech: How to Stop Disinformation Without Killing Free Speech 38:06

2+ y ago38:06

38:06

It’s easy to mock those spouting outlandish and off-base claims on social media networks, but are there more effective ways to counter the spread of misinformation? Our guest Rick Hasen believes there are other solutions to tackling false information – whether it’s spread unintentionally or intentionally – which could pave the way for more lasting …

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How Bureaucratic Jargon Can Cost Lives 47:30

2+ y ago47:30

47:30

When you think of models of clear writing and easy communication, do you think of the Federal Government? It turns out one of the leading perpetrators of the bureaucratic lingo and dense legalese that most people detest has been quietly cleaning up its act for the past 10 years. Guests, Katherine Spivey and Katina Rae Stapleton, are federal employe…

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Former Netflix Exec on Managing a Crisis ('HIT’ Can Help) 43:17

2+ y ago43:17

43:17

As former vice president of corporate communications for Netflix, our guest Steve Swasey had a front-row seat to Netflix’s near-disastrous decision in 2011 to split its video streaming and DVD services. The backlash was swift and threatened to sink what, to that point, had been a highly successful company. In this episode, we talk about the misstep…

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How to Have a Tough Conversation 45:09

2+ y ago45:09

45:09

Our words are what often help us to frame whether we see the world as a set of problems or opportunities. Communications experts Jackie Stavros and Cheri Torres believe that anyone can create meaningful and productive conversations that can be catalysts for change. It comes down to asking the right questions and approaching challenging conversation…

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How To Make Numbers Sticky: Chip Heath on Making Data Count 43:38

2+ y ago43:38

43:38

When we look at the world through numbers, our brains can’t always compute the full picture, says Chip Heath, co-author of Making Numbers Count. On this episode, this New York Times bestselling author (Made to Stick, Switch) shares how the right numbers told the right way can be absolutely illuminating. The trick is translating those raw numbers an…

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How Should We Talk About Addiction? 48:10

2+ y ago48:10

48:10

At 29, as a newly minted physician in the psychiatry residency program at Columbia University, Dr. Carl Erik Fisher had much to look forward to – that is until his alcohol addiction landed him in New York City’s Bellevue hospital and nearly cost him everything. In this episode, we talk with him about that experience and how it inspired his new book…

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Make It. Don't Fake It. 43:01

2+ y ago43:01

43:01

Is the popular expression “fake it till you make it” a harmless meme or bad advice for those who follow it? Our guest Sabrina Horn sees it as problematic for society and business leaders, but does she ever think “faking it” has its place in business? What’s the difference between a healthy stretching of the truth and outright fraud? Are there benef…

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Here's How to Say F*ck No! 45:05

3y ago45:05

45:05

Do you often say yes when you want to say F*ck no!? Guest Sarah Knight wants you to stop doing that – and she has the tools and strategies to show you how. In this episode, we talk about her latest book F*ck No! How to Stop Saying Yes When You Can’t, You Shouldn’t, or You Just Don’t Want To and how it relates to the powerful pull of reciprocity. In…

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One Father's Lasting Gift To His Daughter 34:26

3y ago34:26

34:26

Chances are, at some point, you've felt the sting of not fitting in. If you're a kid, this can be a big blow to your confidence and spirit. What’s a parent to do? If you are Dr. Chris Yandle, you write notes – lots of them. In this episode, Chris shares how his notes to his daughter Addison helped her through a tough year at school. Thanks to socia…

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How to Change a Misinformed Mind 40:50

3y ago40:50

40:50

It’s easy to discount conspiracy theories as harmless or simply bizarre. But, in recent years, they’ve bred the kind of misinformation that has given rise to dangerous calls to action and fatal violence – as well as deep rifts between relatives, friends, and colleagues. Is there a way out of this? In this episode, Dr. Nika Kabiri talks about why pe…

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How to be Graceful (Even When You're Mad as H*ll) 37:10

3y ago37:10

37:10

Grace – it’s a virtue one doesn’t often see during divisive on-air political debates or in the caustic callouts flung casually and quickly in social media. Our guest, Kirsten Powers, a former political commentator for Fox News and current political analyst for CNN, knows this world well and has something to say about it. She believes in the transfo…

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Should You Stop Saying These Words? 53:04

3y ago53:04

53:04

Peanut gallery. Master bedroom. Wheelchair bound. Birth defect. What do these terms have in common? They all have the power to offend – the first two because of their racist origins and the next two because they're often considered ableist. As our guest Bella De Soriano points out, the words we use have the power to make people sick - but also to h…

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Are International Students Really a Good Thing? 54:19

3y ago54:19

54:19

Should U.S. colleges and universities be encouraging more international students to fill their seats? Or, should U.S. applicants be prioritized? Dr. Rajika Bhandari joins us to talk about the shifting political and public sentiments that have influenced the way we think about international students – and immigrants – and the value they bring to Ame…

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How to Win Your Next Debate 45:30

3y ago45:30

45:30

With polarization and deeply entrenched ideology threatening our ability to truly listen to one another, is civil discourse dead? Our guest John Donvan isn’t ready to admit defeat just yet. In our latest episode, the host and moderator of the Intelligence Squared U.S. debate series shares how he’s seen firsthand how reasoned and constructive discou…

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Breaking News OR Broken News: Teaching News Literacy To Kids 40:48

3y ago40:48

40:48

In today’s media landscape, it can be hard to separate fact from fiction. There is a race for ratings versus the need to always deliver clear, concise, and accurate information. If adults have a hard time separating the two, how do tweens and teens stand a chance? In this episode of The Speak Good Podcast, host Brad Phillips invites author Robin Te…

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How to Use Stories To Rally Your Audiences 42:53

3y ago42:53

42:53

What is it about stories that make them such potent tools of influence and persuasion? Annette Simmons would tell you that stories are largely about connection. When someone can see themselves in your story, that generates a sense of trust in the storyteller and the story they are telling. As she writes in her bestselling book, The Story Factor, “S…

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Are Scientists (Partly) To Blame For The Public’s Distrust In Science? 48:07

3y ago48:07

48:07

In the last 18 months, we've been asked to “trust the science.” COVID-19 put science on center stage. We heard words and phrases most of us had never heard before. Skeptical segments of the population paused, questioned, and even challenged scientific advice. That’s understandable, especially when fear, mixed messaging, and misinformation confronts…

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MSNBC'S Tiffany Cross: The Cross Connection 43:15

3y ago43:15

43:15

What happens when you have a diverse newsroom? All stories are told. MSNBC’s Tiffany Cross, who had to fight her way into the newsroom from tough beginnings, joins us to talk about broadening the narrative and creating a more informed and politically aware public. She brings a unique perspective to this discussion having spent her career at the cro…

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The Confess Project 40:14

3y ago40:14

40:14

For Lorenzo Lewis, a barber chair is more than simply a place to settle in for a haircut or shave. It's a place where men and boys of color can feel safe and supported in sharing the pain and worries that may be holding them back from a better and more rewarding life. Since 2016, Lorenzo’s Confess Project has been working to confront the stigma aro…

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Managing Up 37:39

3y ago37:39

37:39

Climbing the corporate ladder. For many professionals it’s an ongoing goal. Raises, bonuses, awards, and industry-leading successes. Those are the boxes that millions aspire to check off. But even more employees don’t achieve the success they seek because of they don’t know how to navigate the landmines that come with dealing with the person in the…

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The Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture 43:13

3+ y ago43:13

43:13

As the founding director of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Lonnie Bunch was responsible for creating a museum that started with no objects, no staff, no building – not even a location for the building. Since opening in September 2016, the museum has welcomed 6 million visitors. In this episode, he discusses…

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Strongmen 39:32

3+ y ago39:32

39:32

Authoritarian leaders, from Benito Mussolini and Muammar Gaddafi to Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump, are different in important ways. But they use similar techniques to gain and keep power, such as invoking a sense of nostalgia, assigning blame to a targeted group, demonstrating virility, flouting corruption laws, and using propaganda. In this epis…

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"For the Fans" 30:49

3+ y ago30:49

30:49

Rep. Eric Swalwell recently wrote an interesting article called "My Opponents Smear Me on Fox News, Then Want to Grab Dinner." He was inspired to write it after a colleague on the other side of the aisle invited him for a meal. Before they went out, Swalwell glanced at his opponent's Twitter feed - and noted that they had sent five tweets slamming …

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Throughline Group Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

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The Speak Good Podcast

Brad Phillips, Throughline Group

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Brad and Christina’s 6 Presentation Tips for Advanced Speakers 34:10

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Two-Time World Debating Champion on How to Win Arguments 54:20

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Former New York Times Editor on His Bad Workplace Experience 47:52

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A Republican and a Democrat Walk Into a Bar... 45:17

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What Is Capitalism, Anyway? (Part 2) 37:46

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What Is Capitalism, Anyway? (Part 1) 45:16

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Cheap Speech: How to Stop Disinformation Without Killing Free Speech 38:06

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How Bureaucratic Jargon Can Cost Lives 47:30

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Former Netflix Exec on Managing a Crisis ('HIT’ Can Help) 43:17

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How to Have a Tough Conversation 45:09

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How To Make Numbers Sticky: Chip Heath on Making Data Count 43:38

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How Should We Talk About Addiction? 48:10

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Make It. Don't Fake It. 43:01

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Here's How to Say F*ck No! 45:05

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One Father's Lasting Gift To His Daughter 34:26

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How to Change a Misinformed Mind 40:50

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How to be Graceful (Even When You're Mad as H*ll) 37:10

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Should You Stop Saying These Words? 53:04

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Are International Students Really a Good Thing? 54:19

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How to Win Your Next Debate 45:30

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Breaking News OR Broken News: Teaching News Literacy To Kids 40:48

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How to Use Stories To Rally Your Audiences 42:53

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Are Scientists (Partly) To Blame For The Public’s Distrust In Science? 48:07

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MSNBC'S Tiffany Cross: The Cross Connection 43:15

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The Confess Project 40:14

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Managing Up 37:39

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The Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture 43:13

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Strongmen 39:32

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"For the Fans" 30:49

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