How to Talk to Anyone With Podcaster Ken Plume
In this episode, we talk about the lost art of conversation. We are joined by podcaster and storyteller Ken Plume , who has conducted extensive interviews with the likes of Mel Brooks and John Cleese. We discuss how Ken got comfortable talking to just about anyone, how he copes with the awkwardness of a cocktail party (hint: fern is used here), and then invent an acronym to help you deal with any conversation problem. (Sort of, sort of, sort of.)
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Discussed in this episode
- Ken’slong history of podcasting (and how he got started)
- How to deal with a difficult interview topic
- Difference between job interview and conversation
- What to do if you feel uncomfortable
- How to deal with a situation where you don’t know anyone
And much more!
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