Speakers, authors, experts, and entrepreneurs develop their ideas in real-time, so you can see what it really takes to resonate. Join professional speaker and public speaking advisor Jay Acunzo as you get closer to the process of how exceptional communicators actually craft their materials. You'll hear how new ideas take shape, speeches become great, and stories evolve from meh to memorable. The show is part celebration, part workshop, and you'll walk away ready to compete on the influence of your ideas, not the volume of your marketing.
How Stories Happen
Claim This Podcastby Jay Acunzo
5.0(33 reviews)
71 episodes
Updated Daily
Accepts GuestsHas Sponsors
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Podcast Authority
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Quality60
Social94
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Engagement77
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Speakers, authors, experts, and entrepreneurs develop their ideas in real-time, so you can see what it really takes to resonate. Join professional speaker and public speaking advisor Jay Acunzo as you get closer to the process of how exceptional communicators actually craft their materials. You'll hear how new ideas take shape, speeches become great, and stories evolve from meh to memorable. The show is part celebration, part workshop, and you'll walk away ready to compete on the influence of your ideas, not the volume of your marketing.
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Publishing Since
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Recent Episodes
July 10, 2026
BEST OF: Seth Godin dissects his signature story
Jay Acunzo interviews author Seth Godin about the strategy behind his signature storytelling and dissects a powerful business narrative.
June 25, 2026
BEST OF: The only way to figure out a story is to tell it | Andrew Davis
Host Jay Acunzo interviews bestselling author and keynote speaker Andrew Davis about the essential process of storytelling to uncover truth and impact.
June 10, 2026
How YOU can appear on the show [+ ranting on thought leaders and AI]
Jay Acunzo shares how listeners can appear on the show and critiques thought leaders' relationship with AI.
71 total episodes available with 20 transcripts
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