Professional Talkers

Mike Schubert & Sequoia Simone

A comedic advice podcast all about navigating life's awkward conversations. Hosts Mike Schubert (Potterless, The Newest Olympian) and Sequoia Simone (Fanatical Fics and Where to Find Them) draw upon their own life experiences and call on subject matter experts to bring you the do’s and don'ts of tricky interactions. Scared to tell your roommate they’re messy? Dreading your next first date? These professional talkers (podcasters) are here to guide you through chats of both high and low yikes levels. Episodes release every other Monday, with video episodes on YouTube!

  1. Attending Your High School Reunion: Sequoia’s Mom Knows EVERY Person

    15/05

    Attending Your High School Reunion: Sequoia’s Mom Knows EVERY Person

    It's so stereotypically scary, but it doesn't have to be! Mike, Sequoia, and SEQUOIA'S MOM give advice about how to prep for and act at your high school reunion so that you can enjoy time with friends, chitchat with acquaintances, and humiliate your enemies! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    1 h 1 min
  2. Telling Your Friend to Dump Him: Sharing is Caring, Gossip is Power

    30/04

    Telling Your Friend to Dump Him: Sharing is Caring, Gossip is Power

    This one has been sitting in our "topics to cover" document for TOO LONG. We're happy to finally help you help your friends help themselves and leave a bad relationship. Sequoia brings more of the expertise here, though Mike makes up for his lack of experience in this area with an elite on-the-road podcasting setup. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    48 min
  3. Leveling Up Friendships: Be a Dad on Social Media

    13/04

    Leveling Up Friendships: Be a Dad on Social Media

    Whether you are looking to turn an acquaintance into a friend or a friend into a VERY CLOSE FRIEND, Mike and Sequoia (as well as actual expert at this, Sherry) have got you covered! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    1 h 6 min
  4. Weddings: Want Attention on the Dancefloor? Bring the Heat.

    24/03

    Weddings: Want Attention on the Dancefloor? Bring the Heat.

    It's another listener mailbag episode for a complex (and often awkward) situation, weddings! With so many angles to approach these events, we decided to answer every question our listeners submitted! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    1 h
  5. Talking Money with Friends of Varying Incomes: Be the Hangs You Wanna See in the World (w/ Mel Rubin)

    25/02

    Talking Money with Friends of Varying Incomes: Be the Hangs You Wanna See in the World (w/ Mel Rubin)

    It's time for another guest expert episode of Professional Talkers! Mel Rubin (@money.with.mel) joins Mike and Sequoia to help guide you through all sorts of situations where money comes up in conversations with friends! When your squad fits into a wide range of tax brackets, things can get awkward. BUT THEY DON'T HAVE TO IF YOU FOLLOW OUR ADVICE! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    1 h 17 min
  6. BONUS: Talking to Customer Service

    13/02 ·  Bónus

    BONUS: Talking to Customer Service

    We've had too hectic of schedules to release of proper episode this week, but Mike had time to hop on the mic and discuss his advice and pitfalls when dealing with customer service when something has gone wrong in your travels/shopping/etc.! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    24 min
  7. Talking to Someone You Secretly Dislike: Bring a Shark to the Party (w/ Sal Tamarkin)

    27/01

    Talking to Someone You Secretly Dislike: Bring a Shark to the Party (w/ Sal Tamarkin)

    Another guest expert episode of Professional Talkers is here! This time, Sequoia and Schubes are joined by Sal Tamarkin to discuss how to navigate a conversation where you dislike the person on the other end, but they have no idea. We're here to help this conversation go not great, but just fine (which is exactly what you want!). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    57 min
  8. Asking A Friend for Help: Should I Use My Legs or My Heart?

    14/01

    Asking A Friend for Help: Should I Use My Legs or My Heart?

    Sequoia talks from actual experience and Mike talks from "shoulda, woulda, coulda" experience about how to humble yourself and ask your friends for help. It shouldn't be that scary! Your friends wants to help you! If they don't want to help you, they aren't your friends! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    59 min
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A comedic advice podcast all about navigating life's awkward conversations. Hosts Mike Schubert (Potterless, The Newest Olympian) and Sequoia Simone (Fanatical Fics and Where to Find Them) draw upon their own life experiences and call on subject matter experts to bring you the do’s and don'ts of tricky interactions. Scared to tell your roommate they’re messy? Dreading your next first date? These professional talkers (podcasters) are here to guide you through chats of both high and low yikes levels. Episodes release every other Monday, with video episodes on YouTube!

Informação

  • Autoria
    Mike Schubert & Sequoia Simone
  • Anos em atividade
    2025 - 2026
  • Episódios
    21
  • Classificação
    Explícito
  • Copyright
    © Mike Schubert & Sequoia Simone 2025
  • Site do programa
    Professional Talkers

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