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The "Excellent Choice" Effect: Stand-up Techniques for Public Speaking

Author
Mike Lukas and Chris Stiffler
Published
Thu 31 Jul 2025
Episode Link
https://TheFunnyMuclePodcast.podbean.com/e/the-excellent-choice-effect-stand-up-techniques-for-public-speaking/

Why do we feel so good when a waiter says “excellent choice” after we order the salmon instead of the flank steak?


Mike and Chris break down the psychology behind that little dopamine hit and show you how to use the same principle to level up your comedy, corporate communication, public speaking, and even your skills as a great emcee. They also dig into the respective articles they wrote for Finding Your Funny Muscle:


How to Strengthen Your Corporate Communication Using the Funny Muscle Method - Finding Your Funny Muscle


What Great Comedy MCs Actually Do (Besides Just Not Sucking) - Finding Your Funny Muscle


Stand-Up Techniques for Public Speaking: For Professors, Policy Nerds, and People Who Sweat in Blazers - Finding Your Funny Muscle


Tune in for practical tips, emcee hacks, a few laughs, and the occasional menu metaphor.

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