The Art of Small Talk

By: Casey Wilson, Jessica St. Clair

Narrated by: Casey Wilson, Jessica St. Clair, Malcolm Gladwell, Amy Poehler, Tony Hale, Colin Quinn, June Diane Raphael

Length: 5 hrs and 21 mins

Publisher's summary

*Hilarious and practical advice for how to up your small talk game from comedians, actors and self-appointed experts on chit-chat, Casey Wilson and Jessica St. Clair.

Prepare to be schooled in the art of conversation by dynamic duo Casey Wilson and Jessica St. Clair. Dismissing the notion that small talk is a painful social obligation, these self-proclaimed small talk maestros share their gift of gab in this laugh-out-loud and instructive audiobook. With their help you might find yourself excitedly asking your barista about the weather…and maybe you’ll get a free coffee. Who knows!

In The Art of Small Talk, Casey and Jessica share six simple rules for how to engage in small talk and achieve the connectedness we all crave with any and everyone. Backed by scientific research (conducted by real experts), they’ll teach you how to move past the perceived misery of idle chit-chat and start making magic out of the mundane.

The audiobook features smart humor, genuine advice, and conversations with both the famous and the intellectual. Hear from folks like Amy Poehler, Colin Quinn, Tony Hale, Malcolm Gladwell, June Diane Raphael, and a range of experts with their takes on not only the how but also the why. Filled with entertaining tips to take you from Hostile Beginner to Confident Expert, compelling insights on the significance of chatting up strangers, plus transformational tape of a real, live, Small Talk trainee in action, The Art of Small Talk breathes new life into a lost art and explores its profound impact on our human experience.

After listening to the undisputed Patron Saints of Small Talk, you will have all the tools and gumption at your disposal to take your headphones off on the tarmac and ask your mate in 20C: Have you listened to the Art of Small Talk by Casey Wilson and Jessica St. Clair? It will change your life.

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Hilarious and insightful

Thought I’d just be carefree, Womping it up the whole time, but the incredible cast of contributors left me with some ground shaking wisdom. Sarri Gilman’s bit on boundaries had me crying tears of realization. Off to get her books now!

Entertaining

Pros: entertains; good examples; overall good points/advice
Cons: The authors should take their own advice and not bring up politics. At every chance the authors have they bring up their political viewpoints. It definitely took away the point of the book because it made the listener think politics rather than small talk.

Such a fun vibe!

These two best friends really shined together while helping me understand more about small talk. By the end of the book I honestly feel like I learned something and hope to try chatting with strangers more.

The conversation between the two authors

Love the examples and how you guys brought Tony along the journey. The one thing i dislike about this audiobook is the transitions between topics. I felt like my brain was going all over the place with the side tangent

Just ok

Cute stories but I didn't really learn anything useful. If you want to become a better small talker it's best to read books by experts who delve a little deeper into the introvert mind.

Among the best audiobooks I've heard in 2024. Fun

Funny and informative. Who can't use a little help talking to strangers? Practical guide to the do's and don't's of small talk with personal stories and advice from experts like Malcolm Gladwell and Amy Poehler.

The casual conversational style plays more like a podcast, but that's not necessarily a bad thing.

A perfect audiobook

Casey and Jessica are knowledgeable, charming, and funny. What a delightful listening experience. I am a fan of both from their podcasts, but anyone would enjoy this lovely romp through the art of small talk. With perfect celebrity interviews and even a moving poem in the end, this is a tight little book with no filler and no dragging parts. Highly highly recommend!

Small tips and tricks with an important overall message

Casey Wilson and Jessica St. Clair are authentic and funny. An easy listen with heartfelt appreciation for the art of small talk and how it connects people and makes the world go around.

This helped me so much!

As an introvert and someone who hates small talk because I am not good at it, this book has taught me so much and I am now much more comfortable in social situations. It is also very entertaining and light. So much more than what I thought this would be!

You’ll Love It!

These ladies are so funny, talented, and insightful. As an introvert, they make a painful subject like small talk approachable and fun. I appreciate the tips n tricks (even the slightly unhinged suggestions)! Definitely recommend!