So fun to talk about talking with @kleonard.bsky.social of Chicago's The Second City Improv on the "Getting to Yes, And" Podcast. A wonderful discussion about the value of talking, listening, comedy, improvisation! On the podcast apps or here on YouTube www.youtube.com/watch?v=MElx...

Maryellen MacDonald studies the science of talking. Not communication, per se. But what's going on in our brain when we talk. Check out the full video episode here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=MElx...

It’s here! “Funnier” by @alibera.bsky.social available October 15.

youtu.be/PpRKstHl7Y0?... “They say that patriotism is the last refuge To which a scoundrel clings Steal a little and they throw you in jail Steal a lot and they make you king.” - Bob Dylan “Sweetheart Like You.”

open.spotify.com/episode/2Mhw... - terrifying use of “Yes, And.”

Martin Dubin's new book is about blindspots. We all have them, yet leaders rarely acknowledge their own. Check out the full episode: www.youtube.com/watch?v=aq3T...

www.bbc.com/news/live/c0... RIP

This Chicago Bears game is bad for my COVID.

Hello.

www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie... - Coming to Chicago October 5!

This is fascinating. However, Bernard Sahlins did not “…become a comedian.” He co-founded The Second City and, while a very funny man, no one would have ever describe him as a comedian.

#chicago - STFU

Is Chicago's Fine Arts Building haunted? Find out Tuesday, when my podcast with @keirgraff.bsky.social drops and we discuss his new book about the historic building on Michigan Avenue. Full podcast will drop here: www.youtube.com/@YesAndTheSe...

www.youtube.com/watch?v=g65q... - New podcast with Dr. Adam Dorsay on the power of connection.

@shannonrwatts.bsky.social is today's guest on the "Getting to Yes, And" podcast. We discuss her new book, “Fired Up: How to Turn Your Spark into a Flame and Come Alive at Any Age.” Full episode is here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=3aO_...

Gary Noesner helped create what is now known as modern hostage negotiation techniques in his storied career with the FBI. He was at Waco, Ruby Ridge and helped solve the DC Sniper case. Check out our full conversation here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=GZYz...

youtu.be/xriPQU2pcu8?... - James Cordova and "The Mindful Path to Intimacy."

deadline.com/2025/07/this... - WE HAVE NEWS!

The fact that the President of the United States posts a fake video of a kneeling Barack Obama being handcuffed and we’re supposed to pretend it’s perfectly normal, everyday stuff shows exactly what is terribly wrong with today’s political mainstream media.

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Next week's podcast with Caroline Fleck to discuss her new book "Validation." Full video episodes available here: www.youtube.com/@YesAndTheSe...

Asta.

Happy 70th Anniversary to the Compass Players. From David Shepherd's collection via Michael Golding.

And tx to those who came out to our event a couple weeks ago!! What amazing speakers! Buy Mindy’s chocolates! Go to Beverly & Johnny’s Parachute Hi-Fi! Give Hot Doug a hi five! And listen to @kleonard.bsky.social podcast!! And hat tip to @tonipreckwinkle.bsky.social @jimderogatis.bsky.social

Arooj Aftab @oldtownschool.bsky.social Great show!

Funny but true. .

wgntv.com/news/chicago... - Terrible news.