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Talk to People Podcast

Talk to People Podcast

By: Chris Miller
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Talk to People is a communication podcast about clearer conversations, stronger relationships, and confident public speaking — in everyday life and high-stakes moments.


Each episode blends communication science with real-world examples to help you understand how people actually talk, persuade, avoid conflict, and build trust.


Hosted by Chris Miller, a communication expert with graduate-level training in communication and public speaking, and the creator of the Talk to Chris Miller YouTube channel — where he analyzes how communication works in the world’s biggest moments.

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  • Why Copying Great Speakers Fails: How to Speak With Authority Using Your Own Experience | Ep. 97

    Why Copying Great Speakers Fails: How to Speak With Authority Using Your Own Experience | Ep. 97
    Jan 21 2026

    Ever watch a great speaker and think, "I wish I could sound like that"? Here's the problem: copying great speakers makes you worse, not better.

    In this episode, I break down Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech—not to teach you his style, but to reveal his process. The speech wasn't planned. It was a "rhetorical scrapbook" of material he'd been testing for years. When Mahalia Jackson yelled "Tell them about the dream, Martin," he had the mental library to improvise 4 minutes that changed history.

    You'll learn:

    • Why MLK's authority came from his context (and how to find yours)
    • The "Stitch & Deliver" method for building your own speaking library
    • How to prepare so you can improvise in high-stakes moments
    • What to study from great speakers (and what to ignore)

    Great communication isn't about being MLK. It's about being you with better tools.

    Start your rhetorical scrapbook today.

    An easy way to send me a message? Click the link here.

    Support the show

    Have you enjoyed the podcast? If so, follow it, rate it, and share it with three people:

    • Follow on Apple Podcasts
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    • Follow on Instagram
    • Subscribe on YouTube


    If you want to share feedback, have a great idea, or have a question then email me: talktopeoplepodcast@gmail.com

    Produced by Capture Connection Studios: captureconnectionstudios.com
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    19 mins
  • How to Sound Clear Under Pressure | Ep. 96

    How to Sound Clear Under Pressure | Ep. 96
    Jan 6 2026

    Never sound unprepared again! This episode is only 20 minutes. Sounding clear isn’t about having the perfect words — it’s about structure. In this episode, I walk through two frameworks that help you communicate confidently when you’re thinking on your feet.


    An easy way to send me a message? Click the link here.

    Support the show

    Have you enjoyed the podcast? If so, follow it, rate it, and share it with three people:

    • Follow on Apple Podcasts
    • Follow on Spotify
    • Follow on Instagram
    • Subscribe on YouTube


    If you want to share feedback, have a great idea, or have a question then email me: talktopeoplepodcast@gmail.com

    Produced by Capture Connection Studios: captureconnectionstudios.com
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    20 mins
  • How to Have Aura in 2026 | Ep. 95

    How to Have Aura in 2026 | Ep. 95
    Dec 30 2025

    One of the most conceptual episodes I've created. What is aura? And how can you harness it to improve how you connect with the people around you?

    Some people just feel good to be around. In this episode, we unpack why. We talk about aura as alignment — between who you are, how you show up, and how you read the moment — and how that quietly changes your confidence, relationships, and opportunities.

    An easy way to send me a message? Click the link here.

    Support the show

    Have you enjoyed the podcast? If so, follow it, rate it, and share it with three people:

    • Follow on Apple Podcasts
    • Follow on Spotify
    • Follow on Instagram
    • Subscribe on YouTube


    If you want to share feedback, have a great idea, or have a question then email me: talktopeoplepodcast@gmail.com

    Produced by Capture Connection Studios: captureconnectionstudios.com
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    20 mins
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I really enjoy listening to the conversations. they are intriguing relatable and fun to listen to. I would recommend this podcast. I listen to it on my drive home from work. and I don’t want to shut it off because I want to hear more. Great job, Chris!

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