You Can Talk to Anyone

Alex MacLaren, Tom Salinsky and Deborah Frances-White
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Alex MacLaren is an actor, and he's worked as a communications coach at The Spontaneity Shop since 2002. Now so much business is being conducted remotely, the ways in which we talk, present, build relationships and connect is changing. In this podcast, we'll explore all the issues and prove to you that – no matter who you are – You Can Talk to Anyone. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. New podcast - All British Comedy Explained

    10/10/2025

    New podcast - All British Comedy Explained

    All British Comedy Explained… to Abigoliah Schamaun, by Tom Salinsky Listen now: https://podfollow.com/all-british-comedy-explained/ 1.1: Monty Python’s Flying Circus The seminal comedy show which ran for 45 episodes between 1969 and 1974 on BBC1 (first three series) and BBC2 (final series). It made stars of writer-performers Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, Michael Palin and animator Terry Gilliam. We watched series two, episode two and series three, episode ten. Here’s a long list of social media systems where you can find the podcast and us. The podcast allbritishcomedy@gmail.comhttps://allbritishcomedy.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@AllBritishComedyExplainedhttps://www.instagram.com/britishcomedypodhttps://www.tiktok.com/@britishcomedypodhttps://bsky.app/profile/allbritishcomedy.bsky.socialhttps://www.threads.com/@britishcomedypodhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/allbritishcomedyAbigoliah Schamaun https://abigoliah.comhttps://www.youtube.com/Abigoliahhttps://www.instagram.com/abigoliahhttps://www.tiktok.com/@abigoliahTom Salinsky https://tomsalinsky.co.ukhttps://www.facebook.com/tomsalinskyhttps://www.instagram.com/tomsalinskyhttps://www.tiktok.com/@tomsalinsky1972https://bsky.app/profile/tomsalinsky.bsky.socialhttps://www.threads.com/@tomsalinskyJoin us next time for The Young Ones. We’ll be watching series one, episode two and series two, episode one. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    59 min

  2. 08/15/2022

    35. You Can't Say Anything These Days - Sadowitz, Rushdie and Freedom of Speech

    You Can Talk to Anyone Episode 35. You Can't Say Anything These Days - Sadowitz, Rushdie and Freedom of Speech Presented by Alex MacLaren and Tom Salinsky Two different men have found themselves having their so-called freedom of speech curtailed, one with what could have been fatal consequences. You can get in touch with us via Twitter, @TomSalinsky or @SpontaneityShop or you can send an email or a voice note to podcast@the-spontaneity-shop.com. To find out more about the training we offer, check out our website https://www.the-spontaneity-shop.com/training-courses/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    31 min

  3. 08/01/2022

    34. Clothes Maketh the Man

    You Can Talk to Anyone Episode 34. Clothes Maketh the Man Presented by Alex MacLaren and Tom Salinsky What we wear is something that some people fret over endlessly and others barely consider at all, but it can speak volumes about who you are and who you want to be. Even if you're only visible on camera from the shoulders up. You can get in touch with us via Twitter, @TomSalinsky or @SpontaneityShop or you can send an email or a voice note to podcast@the-spontaneity-shop.com. To find out more about the training we offer, check out our website https://www.the-spontaneity-shop.com/training-courses/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    29 min

  4. 07/25/2022

    33. Lights Camera Anxiety

    You Can Talk to Anyone Episode 33. Lights Camera Anxiety Presented by Alex MacLaren and Tom Salinsky Being on camera (or behind a microphone) used to be something which only a few people experienced regularly, but now it's become part of the way we do business. Has that helped or hindered our ability to be natural while being recorded? You can get in touch with us via Twitter, @TomSalinsky or @SpontaneityShop or you can send an email or a voice note to podcast@the-spontaneity-shop.com. To find out more about the training we offer, check out our website https://www.the-spontaneity-shop.com/training-courses/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    26 min

  5. 07/18/2022

    32. Masters and servants

    You Can Talk to Anyone Episode 32. Masters and servants Presented by Alex MacLaren and Tom Salinsky The days of Downton Abbey may be long past, but echoes of the relationships between powerful landowners and domestic staff linger in all sorts of situations. You can get in touch with us via Twitter, @TomSalinsky or @SpontaneityShop or you can send an email or a voice note to podcast@the-spontaneity-shop.com. To find out more about the training we offer, check out our website https://www.the-spontaneity-shop.com/training-courses/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    23 min

  6. 07/11/2022

    31. Sorted for booze and cigs

    You Can Talk to Anyone Episode 31. Sorted for booze and cigs Presented by Alex MacLaren and Tom Salinsky People all over the world use alcohol, caffeinated drinks, tobacco products and much else besides as social rituals and mood-enhancers. Do you? Why or why not? You can get in touch with us via Twitter, @TomSalinsky or @SpontaneityShop or you can send an email or a voice note to podcast@the-spontaneity-shop.com. To find out more about the training we offer, check out our website https://www.the-spontaneity-shop.com/training-courses/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    26 min

  7. 07/04/2022

    30. The question of questions

    You Can Talk to Anyone Episode 30. The question of questions Presented by Alex MacLaren and Tom Salinsky Is there really no such thing as a stupid question? And if there is, should that stop you from asking it? You can get in touch with us via Twitter, @TomSalinsky or @SpontaneityShop or you can send an email or a voice note to podcast@the-spontaneity-shop.com. To find out more about the training we offer, check out our website https://www.the-spontaneity-shop.com/training-courses/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    24 min

  8. 05/30/2022

    29. Do you want to know a secret? Do you promise not to tell?

    You Can Talk to Anyone Episode 29. Do you want to know a secret? Do you promise not to tell? Presented by Alex MacLaren and Tom Salinsky Tom and Alex tell stories about telling stories and the power of telling stories. You can get in touch with us via Twitter, @TomSalinsky or @SpontaneityShop or you can send an email or a voice note to podcast@the-spontaneity-shop.com. To find out more about the training we offer, check out our website https://www.the-spontaneity-shop.com/training-courses/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    21 min
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Alex MacLaren is an actor, and he's worked as a communications coach at The Spontaneity Shop since 2002. Now so much business is being conducted remotely, the ways in which we talk, present, build relationships and connect is changing. In this podcast, we'll explore all the issues and prove to you that – no matter who you are – You Can Talk to Anyone. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    Alex MacLaren, Tom Salinsky and Deborah Frances-White
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    38
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © The Spontaneity Shop
  • Show Website
    You Can Talk to Anyone