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Casey Wilson & Jessica St. Clair with friends at Live Talks Los Angeles
Casey Wilson & Jessica St. Clair with Danielle Schneider, June Diane Raphael & Melissa Rauch at Live Talks Los Angeles discussing their audio book, "The Art of Small Talk." The talk took place on May 21, 2024.
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..
Comedians, actors, and self-appointed experts on chit-chat Casey Wilson and Jessica St. Clair's original audiobook breathes new life into a lost art. In "The Art of Small Talk," they share simple rules for how to achieve the connectedness we all crave with any and everyone. Backed by scientific research (conducted by real experts!) Casey and Jessica explain how to move past the perceived misery of idle chit-chat and start making magic out of the mundane-including entertaining tips that will take you from Hostile Beginner to Confident Expert. They’ll also share compelling insights on the importance of chatting up strangers.
Casey Wilson is an actress, writer, author, director, and podcaster. Her first book, The Wreckage of My Presence, was a New York Times bestseller and is currently being adapted for TV. Some of her more recent television credits include The Shrink Next Door alongside Will Ferrell and Paul Rudd and The Righteous Gemstones. Together with Danielle Schneider, Casey co-hosts the cult-favorite podcast, Bitch Sesh, which was nominated for a Critic’s Choice Award in 2019.   
Actress and writer Jessica St. Clair initially gained notoriety by performing at the legendary Upright Citizens Brigade Theater in New York and Los Angeles. She went on to co-create and co-star in Best Friends Forever on NBC in 2012 and the critically-acclaimed Playing House, in 2014, which ran for three seasons on USA Network. She starred in not one-but two-space comedies: Space Force, opposite Steve Carrell, for Netflix and Avenue 5, opposite Hugh Laurie, for HBO.
Writer and performer Danielle Schneider co-created and starred in The Hotwives series for Hulu and recently wrote and recurred on Showtime’s Black Monday.Additional television credits include Hacks, Champaign, ILL, Community and Happy Endings. She has also written for It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, NBC’s Kenan, USA’s Playing House, and Tru Tv’s I’m Sorry. Feature film writing credits with writing partner Dannah Phirman include Beverly Hills Chihuahua, Catfight and Boys Are Stupid, Throw Rocks at Them. Danielle can be heard weekly as the co-host of the beloved podcast Bitch Sesh alongside Casey Wilson, where the duo dish and dissect the latest happenings in the world of the Real Housewives and beyond.
June Diane Raphael is an actress, comedian, screenwriter, and producer. Her roles in both film and television have often centered on strong, multidimensional female characters, encouraging audiences to challenge stereotypes and embrace the power of women in all their diversity. June is most well known for her work on the long running Netflix series, Grace and Frankie, playing Brianna, Jane Fonda’s bold entrepreneurial daughter. Her credits include: Abbott Elementary (ABC), The Morning Show (Apple TV+), Everything’s Trash (Freeform), Black Monday (Showtime), American Dad! and Big Mouth. Other TV credits include Frasier (Paramount+), Curb Your Enthusiasm (HBO), and Fresh Off the Boat (ABC). Her film roles include the independent film, Scrambled, which premiered at SXSW 2023, 8-Bit Christmas, Long Shot, Blockers, The Disaster Artist, Unfinished Business, Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues, Forgetting Sarah Marshall, and Girl Most Likely.
Melissa Rauch is an American actress and comedian, best known for her role as Bernadette Rostenkowski-Wolowitz on the popular TV sitcom “The Big Bang Theory.” She currently stars in and executive produces “Night Court” on NBC. The show was recently picked up for a third season. Rauch began her acting career in the early 2000s, appearing in various TV shows and films. However, her breakthrough role came in 2009 when she joined the cast of “The Big Bang Theory” during its third season. Apart from her work on “The Big Bang Theory,” Rauch has also appeared in several other television shows, including “True Blood,” “The Office,” and “The Bronze,” a film she co-wrote and starred in. She has also provided voice work for animated series such as “The Secret Life of Pets” and “Ice Age: Collision Course.” Off-screen, Rauch has been involved in various philanthropic activities, supporting causes such as cancer research and education. Rauch’s performances have earned her critical acclaim and a dedicated fan following, making her one of the most recognizable faces in contemporary American television.
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  • @hmdoc16
    @hmdoc16 2 години тому

    In 1976 one of my college girlfriends introduced me to the music of Lani Hall. Her voice mesmerized me so much I named one of my daughters after her. I equate her voice on par with Helen Rogers. Their voice puts soft jazz at a whole different level.

  • @mariselav2682
    @mariselav2682 День тому

    Now I need a book for Dorian and Manon. We need books on what happens after the war in three Throne of Glass series

  • @pamelaknowles9647
    @pamelaknowles9647 День тому

    A beautiful Soul Gregg Allman 🍄

  • @meredithe1361
    @meredithe1361 2 дні тому

    I am so in love with Rachel Maddow

  • @rayfriedman6107
    @rayfriedman6107 2 дні тому

    Liked you better with makeup. Probably more my issue than yours ;- )

  • @PaulDawson-hi5yu
    @PaulDawson-hi5yu 2 дні тому

    these guys remind me of the dreggs and sludge at the bottom of the wine barrel.....they will miss the life of the wine by scowling at the christians.

  • @PaulDawson-hi5yu
    @PaulDawson-hi5yu 3 дні тому

    Even these 2 great men ...hah....cannot recognise a truth...when the evidence is examined in the text of the bible abelief is possible.....trickery of magic and bending of words seem clever BUT these men have been deluded and so will you if you don't begin to read, question and see beyond their self importance and intolerance of christians.....notice they only criticise christians.....not their text book.

  • @KevanRice
    @KevanRice 3 дні тому

    Anne why you spell kevan the way you did kevan the great was one the nights of the round table in france

  • @KevanRice
    @KevanRice 3 дні тому

    Is it word ti have a crush on SMRT woman no i dint think so she amazcing

  • @toninhocunha1544
    @toninhocunha1544 3 дні тому

    What a beautifull lady, still love her.

  • @user-ot9gf7qr1q
    @user-ot9gf7qr1q 3 дні тому

    Outstanding interview hon honoring Ron Shelton amazing man kevin very proud of him

  • @kerigreenidge3346
    @kerigreenidge3346 4 дні тому

    I really enjoyed this conversation and will circulate it within my network. I appreciate the advice about getting a D- and taking it with a A+ attitude.

  • @michelechollow
    @michelechollow 4 дні тому

    I loved this book. I actually love all of her books. I had no idea Amy Tan is such a good artist, too.

  • @angelikak.295
    @angelikak.295 4 дні тому

    I read this long time Ago ❤ time L.A house 😊😊

  • @sabejreid2072
    @sabejreid2072 4 дні тому

    We love you Michael 🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🤗

  • @dorothyparkes4831
    @dorothyparkes4831 4 дні тому

    I love younger men, lol

  • @Miss_Annlaug
    @Miss_Annlaug 4 дні тому

    Neil Gaiman is the most enjoyable person to listen to.calming and engaging at the same time😊

  • @As_Sulay
    @As_Sulay 4 дні тому

    2:58 Epic collaboration

  • @nancykraus5127
    @nancykraus5127 5 днів тому

    Entitlement spending numbers he is using includes social security which is our money. It would be fine if they paid back all the money they"borrowed" from it. The military industrial complex budget has no accountability and is way more money spent.

  • @pauletcheverry5572
    @pauletcheverry5572 6 днів тому

    R.I.P. to the marvelous Bill Walton. . . I extend a respectful hat tip to both of you! A fitting tribute would be "Dark Star" by the Grateful Dead followed by Trane's "I Want To Talk About You."

  • @LiveTalksLA
    @LiveTalksLA 6 днів тому

    You can purchase the audio book from the good people at Pushkin using this link: www.pushkin.fm/audiobooks/the-art-of-small-talk

  • @susancunningham7933
    @susancunningham7933 7 днів тому

    You got too much money in 1st place. 82 % tax is good, you should have paid it and helped Gt Britain, umm

  • @charlesbromberick4247
    @charlesbromberick4247 7 днів тому

    Fabulous conversation between two of my heros. Seems they both grew right through their hair.

  • @LavonMeiser-ev1ie
    @LavonMeiser-ev1ie 7 днів тому

    I love All Franken!

  • @thelmaerasmus7232
    @thelmaerasmus7232 8 днів тому

    Gees, so happy to have found this video!!

  • @LiveTalksLA
    @LiveTalksLA 8 днів тому

    Signed copies of Amy Tan's book can be purchased in this link: livetalksla.square.site/product/amytan/672

  • @kendrajump5376
    @kendrajump5376 9 днів тому

    shes right, when i found her world it saved me, it helped me feel seen and put words to my feelings. she also inspired my love of erotic writing :P

  • @donnapickell-dy2en
    @donnapickell-dy2en 10 днів тому

    I wish Phil had done more talking in the interview. Marlo seemed to take over.

  • @megankirin
    @megankirin 10 днів тому

    Listening to this interview as I drive to the grocery store. Paused it to go in to shop. I go into a line where the cashier called out that my total was $25 even and oh, the tax that made it even was .25. I told them that I JUST hit pause on this interview about the numbers and they show me their necklace that is an 11.11. 😮😮

  • @robertlivingstone3364
    @robertlivingstone3364 10 днів тому

    What a great, funny guy.

  • @penvzila
    @penvzila 10 днів тому

    I know people find this hard to believe because of how freakishly strong Shaq is. And Shaq is probably one of the strongest humans who ever lived. But wilt was stronger than him.

  • @Ericwest1000
    @Ericwest1000 11 днів тому

    What a wonderful conversation!

  • @slipnorris5882
    @slipnorris5882 11 днів тому

    I recall Wilt saying that centers back in his day couldn't put your shoulder into a players chest like Shaq constantly did.

  • @youtubejeremy
    @youtubejeremy 12 днів тому

    Tsss..Tim Meadows, whats he made up of a bunch of grass or sumpthin?

  • @VTepe-ej5fr
    @VTepe-ej5fr 12 днів тому

    Kann man das auch auf Deutsch übersetzen

    • @VTepe-ej5fr
      @VTepe-ej5fr 12 днів тому

      Bitte Michael Caine früher rote Haare

    • @VTepe-ej5fr
      @VTepe-ej5fr 12 днів тому

      Hatte Michael früher rote Haare

  • @marissa1296
    @marissa1296 12 днів тому

    wow i love her so much i could die

  • @RideAcrossTheRiver
    @RideAcrossTheRiver 12 днів тому

    "Well! You're still alive, then?" "Aye! You're not, I see."

  • @LorinTone
    @LorinTone 12 днів тому

    Good interview. Said the "liberal".

  • @andrelizzi5236
    @andrelizzi5236 13 днів тому

    love this... great voice... perfect tone.

  • @SagaLarton
    @SagaLarton 13 днів тому

    he gets younger!! Lov e his movies

  • @SagaLarton
    @SagaLarton 13 днів тому

    were they buming each other then?

  • @jancihassani
    @jancihassani 13 днів тому

    ❤I love this thanks for sharing - I’m wishing 🎉

  • @JoanClement-pj5le
    @JoanClement-pj5le 14 днів тому

    8:12 Reading Explorers Guild which I’ve nicknamed Survivor’s Guild hoping I’ll get through it. Great fun, illustrations delightful and an integral part of story as it winds and turns in unexpected ways

  • @mt_gox
    @mt_gox 14 днів тому

    cringe

  • @user-hg2rv6vw8u
    @user-hg2rv6vw8u 15 днів тому

    Anderson cooper i hate you 15:09

  • @jamesblack8173
    @jamesblack8173 15 днів тому

    For any die harrds who haven't read the book yet, the story about Robbie meeting Willie Dixon is wonderful!

  • @samantha-eu3cc
    @samantha-eu3cc 15 днів тому

    So entertaining and fun - Ted is a great interviewer, and Kara of course is out of everyone's league.

  • @joecity9692
    @joecity9692 15 днів тому

    THEROUX'S MONOLOGUE. Only thing missing is leather elbow patches and a pipe. Boring!

  • @rhodayackez9570
    @rhodayackez9570 15 днів тому

    This needs photos badly. They seem to be quite funny and pleasant people. ☺️

  • @arthurthomasware5004
    @arthurthomasware5004 15 днів тому

    Black and White, manicean (spelling right?) is absolutely necessary. "In the absence that which we are not, we are not." Conversations with God - Book One through Neale Donald Walsch. No contrast, no relativity. No relativity, no experience.