Tag: communication

In this episode, we discuss the psychology of podcasting and why the format can feel especially personal and intimate. We explore parasocial relationships, how repeated listening and familiar voices can make creators feel like part of a listener’s social world, and how the microphone can shape what we emphasize and…

In this episode of Randy Unscripted, Randy reflects on a powerful 60 Minutes segment featuring Scott Pelley interviewing former university president and senator Ben Sasse about community, relationships, and the growing isolation present in modern culture. The discussion centers on a terminally ill professor’s perspective on what ultimately matters in…

In this episode of Randy Unscripted, Randy reflects on the meaning of the word “remarkable” and why it has been occupying his thoughts lately. Inspired by comments from podcasting educator Dave Jackson about creating remarkable content, Randy examines how the word is often automatically associated with praise and success even…

In this episode of Randy Unscripted, Randy Black explores what he believes is one of the defining social challenges of modern life — the growing empathy crisis in America. In a culture shaped by nonstop outrage, social media conflict, political division, and digital isolation, genuine human connection often feels harder…