Show overview
Communication Junkie launched in 2021 and has put out 28 episodes in the time since. That works out to roughly 3 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a monthly cadence.
Episodes typically run under ten minutes — most land between 6 min and 7 min — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Education show.
The catalogue appears to be on hiatus or wound down — the most recent episode landed 3.6 years ago, with no new episodes in over a year.
From the publisher
Ever wonder why misunderstandings are so common? Or why conflict often spins out of control? Curious about the secret to marital bliss? Want to become a more powerful communicator? Using research, humor, and personal storytelling, Professor Steven Fuller shares practical communication skills to improve your interpersonal relationships.
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Public Speaking Tips: Delivery Performance
In this season, Steve shares practical tips for giving a speech. In episode eight, we discuss how your speech is a performance, and you're the star of the show.
Public Speaking Tips: Delivery Personality
In this season, Steve will share practical tips for giving a speech. In episode seven, we discuss how your personality affects your speech delivery.
Public Speaking Tips: Delivery Confidence
In this season, Steve will share practical tips for giving a speech. In episode six, we discuss how to exude confidence during your speech delivery.
Public Speaking Tips: Conclusion
In this season, Steve will share practical tips for giving a speech. In episode five, we discuss the conclusion.
Public Speaking Tips: Reasoning Fallacies
In this season, Steve will share practical tips for giving a speech. In episode four, we discuss how to avoid reasoning fallacies.
Public Speaking Tips: Using Evidence
In this season, Steve will share practical tips for giving a speech. In episode three, we discuss the importance of using evidence.
Public Speaking Tips: Thesis Statement
In this season, Steve will share practical tips for giving a speech. In episode two, we discuss the importance of a thesis statement.
Public Speaking Tips: Introduction
In this season, Steve will share practical tips for giving a speech. In episode one, we start at the beginning with the introduction.
Equity Theory: Creating Balance in Relationships and Life
Ever wonder why miserable people want to make everyone around them miserable too? Or why people get so much pleasure from trolling strangers on social media. In the Season 6 finale, Steve explains why misery loves company and how to break the downward spiral in our own lives.
Scarcity: Why People Want What They Can't Have
From Cabbage Patch Kids, to Tickle Me Elmo, Beanie Babies, and dozens of other products along the way, companies use scarcity to make cheap toys more valuable than diamonds. In this episode, Steve discusses why people always want what they can't have.
Persuasion, Influence, and Social Proof
In this episode, Steve explains every hideous fashion trend that has ever existed. Cargo shorts. Low-rise jeans. Belly chains. Big hair. What were we thinking? There's actually a very simple explanation.
Shifting Personalities and People-Pleasing
Ever say something and wonder why the heck you said it? Ever found yourself acting like someone you aren’t? In this episode, Steve uses Communication Accommodation Theory to explain why.
Perfectionism and the Healing Power of Creativity
In this episode, Steve discusses how perfectionism can be paralyzing, but for creative people, the cure can make us happier and healthier human beings.
No More Melting Pots: Recognizing Cultural Differences
Old metaphors like "melting pot" never accurately represented the United States. Instead of melting down many cultures to form one new culture, Steve discusses why recognizing cultural differences actually improves communication and relationships.
Turning Down the Interpersonal Noise
The world keeps getting louder. More than ever, distractions interfere with interpersonal communication and relationships. In this episode, Steve discusses how to turn down the noise and focus on what's right in front of us.
Why Relationships End
Hopefully all of our romantic relationships last forever and we all live happily ever after, but statistically speaking, the majority of our relationships will fail. In this episode, Steve discusses why that happens and how to avoid heartbreak.
Why We Love Our Groups and Hate Everyone Else
In this episode, Steve discusses Social Identity Theory. Why is our identity so influenced by our group affiliations? Why do sports teams, bands, and political parties define who we are as people? And why do we spend our lives criticizing all of the opposing groups?
The Communication River Keeps On Flowing
Ever wish you could travel back in time and relive memories? Ever try to replicate special moments, but it never quite feels the same? In the Season 6 premiere, Steve discusses one of the basic principles of Communication.
Powerful People Take Responsibility for their Words and Actions
Ever known someone who is constantly making excuses? They're usually weak, ineffective communicators and relationship partners. Ever known someone who steps up and takes responsibility when things go wrong? They're usually powerful, effective communicators and relationship partners. In the Season 5 finale, Steve discusses the importance of taking responsibility for your words and actions.
Go to Your Happy Place
Steve discusses how unchecked emotions can damage interpersonal relationships, then gives some practical suggestions for managing debilitating emotions in healthier ways.