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The "Excellent Choice" Effect: Stand-up Techniques for Public Speaking

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Why do we feel so good when a waiter says “excellent choice” after we order the salmon instead of the flank steak?

Mike and Chris break down the psychology behind that little dopamine hit and show you how to use the same principle to level up your comedy, corporate communication, public speaking, and even your skills as a great emcee. They also dig into the respective articles they wrote for Finding Your Funny Muscle:

How to Strengthen Your Corporate Communication Using the Funny Muscle Method - Finding Your Funny Muscle

What Great Comedy MCs Actually Do (Besides Just Not Sucking) - Finding Your Funny Muscle

Stand-Up Techniques for Public Speaking: For Professors, Policy Nerds, and People Who Sweat in Blazers - Finding Your Funny Muscle

Tune in for practical tips, emcee hacks, a few laughs, and the occasional menu metaphor.

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49 episodes

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Manage episode 497498213 series 3594134
Content provided by Mike Lukas and Chris Stiffler, Mike Lukas, and Chris Stiffler. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Mike Lukas and Chris Stiffler, Mike Lukas, and Chris Stiffler or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

Why do we feel so good when a waiter says “excellent choice” after we order the salmon instead of the flank steak?

Mike and Chris break down the psychology behind that little dopamine hit and show you how to use the same principle to level up your comedy, corporate communication, public speaking, and even your skills as a great emcee. They also dig into the respective articles they wrote for Finding Your Funny Muscle:

How to Strengthen Your Corporate Communication Using the Funny Muscle Method - Finding Your Funny Muscle

What Great Comedy MCs Actually Do (Besides Just Not Sucking) - Finding Your Funny Muscle

Stand-Up Techniques for Public Speaking: For Professors, Policy Nerds, and People Who Sweat in Blazers - Finding Your Funny Muscle

Tune in for practical tips, emcee hacks, a few laughs, and the occasional menu metaphor.

  continue reading

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