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HearSay: Lessons in Effective Communication & Messaging
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About this Podcast:
A podcast from the language strategists at maslansky + partners. CEO Michael Maslansky and guests analyze messaging, from message strategy to message framing, talking about what worked, what didn't… and why. We provide lessons in effective communications, to help make sense of the world around us through the lens of language. From business to politics to culture and life, remember: it's not what you say, it's what they hear… which is why we call this podcast, HearSay.
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What is HearSay: Lessons in Effective Communication & Messaging about?
A podcast from the language strategists at maslansky + partners. CEO Michael Maslansky and guests analyze messaging, from message strategy to message framing, talking about what worked, what didn't… and why. We provide lessons in effective communications, to help make sense of the world around us through the lens of language.
What has HearSay: Lessons in Effective Communication & Messaging covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Winning Arguments without Losing Friends... with Jessica Tarlov" (17 September 2026, 50 minutes), "The Language of Super Bowl LX Ads: The Messaging Winners and Losers" (11 February 2026, 40 minutes), and "The Language of MAHA & Food Ingredients" (4 February 2026, 45 minutes).
How often does HearSay: Lessons in Effective Communication & Messaging publish?
HearSay: Lessons in Effective Communication & Messaging publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 37 minutes across 58 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on HearSay: Lessons in Effective Communication & Messaging?
Booking probability for HearSay: Lessons in Effective Communication & Messaging is 37%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. HearSay: Lessons in Effective Communication & Messaging requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. HearSay: Lessons in Effective Communication & Messaging's contact route on record: verified email.
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Recent episodes
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- Feb 11, 202640 minS6
The Super Bowl isn't just about football — it's about messaging. For 30 seconds, brands spend millions trying to connect with millions of viewers. But not all of them succeed . In this annual episode, one of our most...
Episode #1
The Language of MAHA & Food Ingredients
Feb 4, 202645 minS6The rules have changed. Food and beverage brands that market artificial ingredients used to have breathing room. Not anymore. With MAHA gaining real momentum in Washington, the conversation around "healthy," artificial...
Episode #12
The Language Moments that Defined 2025
Dec 16, 202540 minS5This year's language didn't just describe the world—it reshaped it. In this episode of HearSay , an annual favorite, we recap and analyze the most memorable language moments of 2025, across politics, culture, and...
Episode #11
The Language of MAHA & Vaccines
Nov 11, 202529 minS5It's no secret that America's trust in vaccines is declining, fast. Childhood vaccination rates are dropping, and nearly one in three Americans now questions what used to be a no-brainer . T hen there's the "Make...
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- Oct 16, 202533 minS5
We all feel it: anger, frustration, the sense that something fundamental is broken. People aren't just upset today. T hey believe the system is rigged against them. They don't just doubt companies, they expect to be...
- Sep 25, 202541 minS5
Do you ever feel like you're shouting into a hurricane… hoping your message lands, but knowing it might get lost in the storm? Today, one misstep in communication can cost you trust, customers, and credibility. The...
Episode #8
Find Your Winning Corporate Narrative
Sep 18, 202537 minS5Every day, in boardrooms, break rooms, and across the internet, people are shaping their own version of your company's story—whether it's accurate or not. Here's the hard truth: If you don't own your narrative, someone...
- Jul 24, 202539 minS5
In case you haven't noticed, people are angry. And not just at politics, but at corporations. It's an anger that runs deep, based on a strong perception and a primal feeling of unfairness. As a result, the rules of...
- May 14, 202538 minS5
In this episode of Hearsay , Lee Carter is joined by partners Keith Yazmir and Katie Cronen to unpack why communicating effectively—especially in industries like pharma—is harder than ever. In a world fueled by...
- Apr 17, 202534 minS5
In this episode, Michael Maslansky, Lee Carter, and special guest Michelle Mahony from Daggerwing, dive into the evolving role of language in business, with a special focus on internal communications and DEI. As...
- Mar 13, 202535 minS5
In this episode, CEO of Maslansky + Partners, Michael Maslansky, and President and Partner Lee Carter discuss the challenges businesses face in realigning their Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) strategies...
- Feb 20, 202521 minS5
In this episode, Michael Maslansky and Lee Carter tackle a pressing question for businesses and trade groups: Should they publicly speak out on tariffs, or is silence the smarter move? And if they do want to engage, how...
- Feb 10, 202518 minS5
Dive into the latest episode of HearSay, where Michael Maslansky, Lee Carter, and Ben Feller serve up a no-holds-barred analysis of the Super Bowl ads—because if there's one thing we love discussing more than...
- Feb 6, 202528 minS5
Welcome back to a new season of HearSay! In this episode, CEO Michael Maslansky and President and Partner, Lee Carter delve into the complexities of communication strategies under the Trump administration. With public...
Episode #11
The Language Moments of 2024
Dec 23, 202438 minS4In our final episode of the season, we dive into the language moments that defined politics, culture, and business in 2024. From groundbreaking political quotes to cultural catchphrases and impactful business language...
- Dec 12, 202428 minS4
Equity, access, and impact are terms often used but seldom fully understood or effectively communicated within the healthcare sector. In this episode of HearSay , President and Partner Lee Carter, Senior Vice President...
- Nov 21, 20241h 3mS4
It's been one of the most unconventional and consequential presidential elections in American history. Amid the confusion, division, and turbulence, we spotted some valuable insights and important takeaways . This...
- Oct 17, 202433 minS4
In this episode of HearSay, Partners Michael Maslansky, Lee Hartley Carter, and Katie Cronen navigate the complex terrain of "bad facts" in messaging—a topic that is as timely as it is uncomfortable. In a landscape...
- May 23, 202441 minS4
You've got a breakthrough innovation that is much better than what's come before – why is it so hard to sell it? In this episode, CEO Michael Maslansky, Partner Keith Yazmir, and Senior Vice President Will Howard...
Recent guests
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Jessica Tarlov
political strategist and Fox News’s The Five co-host, Raging Moderates
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Chris Foster
associate vice president of student accounting and integrated student services at the University of North Texas, Omnicom Public Relations Group
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Lee Carter
author of "Systematic Immorality and the Failure of the MAGA Movement", Bible League International
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Michael Maslansky
Chief Executive Officer, Maslansky + Partners
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