PODCAST · arts
How Humans Talk
by SBS
How Humans Talk is a series exploring how people connect, persuade, and make sense of one another through language. Join host Rune Pedersen as he navigates the quirks, nuances, and hidden meanings of everyday conversations. Uncover the subtle ways our words shape identities, relationships, and the world around us. Listen in for chats with communication specialists, cultural commentators, and some delightfully curious minds.
Episodes
-
How We Talk to Ourselves
In the season finale of How Humans Talk, Rune Pedersen turns the microphone inward to explore one of the most personal forms of communication: how we talk to ourselves. From spirals of doubt to pep talk, inner monologues shape our sense of self and how we move through the world. Psychologist Dr....
-
How Australians Talk About Housing
In this episode of How Humans Talk Rune and Stefan tackle one of Australia's most passionate and polarising topics - the great Australian dream of home ownership. Diving into the myths and realities surrounding housing in Australia, they reflect on the emotional and cultural pressure of chasing...
-
Speaking for Two: How Kids Navigate Heritage Language, Culture and Identity
Join Rune Pedersen and Stefan Delatovic as they explore how language shapes who we are and where we come from in this episode of How Humans Talk. Stefan sits down with artist and restaurateur Pey Chi to discuss embracing with her cultural roots later in life. Rune speaks with interpreter and...
-
How Doctors Talk
In this episode of How Humans Talk, Rune investigates the language of how words shape the doctor–patient relationship, and what’s at stake when communication fails. He’s joined by Dr. Sarah J. White, a conversation analyst and Director of Bedside Manners, and Dr Mary Dahm, a health communication...
-
How Voice Actors Talk
In this episode of How Humans Talk, Rune wants to understand how some people make words leap off a page, and into our ears. Rune dives into the world of professional voice acting with voice coach and voice actor Abbe Holmes, who has spent decades helping people turn flat scripts into vibrant,...
-
How humans talk to dogs
In this episode of How Humans Talk, Rune heads to the park to chat with dog owners, speculates with scientists, and barks up a storm with his furry friends. Alongside for the journey is University of Melbourne animal welfare scientist Dr Mia Cobb, who explains the nine different ways we…
more -
Why do we curse and swear: #!@*&% ?
Rune Pedersen is on a mission to understand the power, and the pleasure, of profanity. In this episode of How Humans Talk, Rune explores swearing as more than just colourful language. From cheeky insults to taboo breakers, curse words carry history, emotion, and even a little magic. Teaming up…
more -
How DO Humans Talk?
Rune Pedersen has a new challenge. After becoming a father, and being cooped up at home on parental leave he's relearning how to talk - so to speak. In the first episode of How Humans Talk, Rune dives headfirst into the intricacies of human communication. Guided by speech pathologist and voice...
We're indexing this podcast's transcripts for the first time — this can take a minute or two. We'll show results as soon as they're ready.
No matches for "" in this podcast's transcripts.
No topics indexed yet for this podcast.
Loading reviews...
ABOUT THIS SHOW
How Humans Talk is a series exploring how people connect, persuade, and make sense of one another through language. Join host Rune Pedersen as he navigates the quirks, nuances, and hidden meanings of everyday conversations. Uncover the subtle ways our words shape identities, relationships, and the world around us. Listen in for chats with communication specialists, cultural commentators, and some delightfully curious minds.
HOSTED BY
SBS
Loading similar podcasts...
Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes does How Humans Talk have?
How Humans Talk currently has 9 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is How Humans Talk about?
How Humans Talk is a series exploring how people connect, persuade, and make sense of one another through language. Join host Rune Pedersen as he navigates the quirks, nuances, and hidden meanings of everyday conversations. Uncover the subtle ways our words shape identities, relationships, and the...
How often does How Humans Talk release new episodes?
How Humans Talk has 9 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.
Where can I listen to How Humans Talk?
You can listen to How Humans Talk on PodParley by clicking any episode. We provide an embedded audio player for direct listening, and you can also subscribe via your preferred podcast app using the RSS feed.
Who hosts How Humans Talk?
How Humans Talk is created and hosted by SBS.
URL copied to clipboard!