Great Talk with Taylor Hughes and Chris Ruggiero

Great Talk with Taylor Hughes and Chris Ruggiero

Welcome to Great Talk - the show that helps everyday people communicate more clearly so they can connect more deeply at work, home and everywhere in between. About Your Hosts: Taylor Hughes is a highly sought after keynote speaker, entertainer and the author of 3 books including "Tell it Well" The definitive guide to public speaking for people who would rather be anywhere else. Chris Ruggiero is the co founder of Electric Creative and helps individuals and organizations share their stories through video.

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June 15, 2026 31 mins

Welcome to Great Talk! In this episode Taylor and Chris discuss how to make sure your presentations connect on a human level. So many tips and tricks for sharing relatable stories.

Get your free Content Clarity Worksheet ⁠⁠https://www.electriccreative.studio/content-clarity⁠⁠

Taylor's new book "Tell it Well" is available for preorder at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠tellitwellbook.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Connect with Taylor at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠taylorhughes.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Connect with Christ a...

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Welcome to Great Talk! In this episode Taylor and Chris discuss how to properly use slides and visual aids in your presentations.

Get your free Content Clarity Worksheet ⁠https://www.electriccreative.studio/content-clarity⁠

Taylor's new book "Tell it Well" is available for preorder at ⁠⁠⁠⁠tellitwellbook.com⁠⁠⁠⁠

Connect with Taylor at ⁠⁠⁠⁠taylorhughes.com⁠⁠⁠⁠

Connect with Christ at ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.electriccreative.studio/

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May 28, 2026 30 mins

Welcome to Great Talk! In this episode Taylor and Chris discuss how to tell great stories. You will also get a behind the scenes listen to a workshop Taylor led on the same subject.

Get your free Content Clarity Worksheet https://www.electriccreative.studio/content-clarity

Taylor's new book "Tell it Well" is available for preorder at ⁠⁠⁠tellitwellbook.com⁠⁠⁠

Connect with Taylor at ⁠⁠⁠taylorhughes.com⁠⁠⁠

Connect with Christ at ⁠⁠⁠https:...

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May 18, 2026 27 mins

Welcome to Great Talk! In this episode Taylor and Chris discuss how to craft unforgettable messages. You will also get a behind the scenes listen to a workshop Taylor led on the same subject.

Taylor's new book "Tell it Well" is available for preorder at ⁠⁠tellitwellbook.com⁠⁠

Connect with Taylor at ⁠⁠taylorhughes.com⁠⁠

Connect with Christ at ⁠⁠https://www.electriccreative.studio/

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May 11, 2026 28 mins

Welcome to Great Talk! In this episode Taylor and Chris discuss how anxiety around public speaking is an issue of focus not fear. You will also get a behind the scenes listen to a workshop Taylor led on the subject of overcoming stagefright.

Taylor's new book "Tell it Well" is available for preorder at ⁠tellitwellbook.com⁠

Connect with Taylor at ⁠taylorhughes.com⁠

Connect with Christ at ⁠https://www.electriccreative.studio/

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May 8, 2026 11 mins

Welcome to Great Talk! In this debut episode, Taylor and Chris pull back the curtain on what this show is all about and make the case for why learning to communicate better might be the best investment you ever make in yourself. No fancy credentials required. No stage aspirations needed. Just real talk about why the way we connect with each other matters more than most of us realize.

Taylor's new book "Tell it Well" is available for...

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October 3, 2020 2 mins

Taylor shares big news about the future of the podcast. For email updates and news visit chasingwonder.tv

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Hey Friends!

My special 'CHASING WONDER' is out VOD right now at www.chasingwonder.tv

Thank you for helping spread the word. All money from sales the first week will be donated to theconsciouskid.org

Keep Chasing Wonder!

-Taylor

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This is a wonderful conversation with Director Jordan Brady about how he got his start and built an incredible career as a director.

Be sure to check out his master class at commercialdirectingmasterclass.com

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I sat down with incredible magician and amazing human David Minkin to record a great conversation about how he is continuing to perform and produce shows virtually.

Be sure to check out the Patreon page for new exclusive conversations patreon.com/abouttobreak

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I sat down with Luke Null to talk about moving to LA, Being a SNL cast member, and remembering to just live in the moment.

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for more about our host check out TaylorHughes.com

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I sat down with my buddy, fellow ex-pastor Jonathan Bowles to talk about being entrepreneurs, Pro Wrestling and our mutual love for people

be sure to visit Jonathanbowles.com

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This week Taylor is joined by Justin Willman (Netflix Magic for Humans) to talk about being a dad, making magic on TV, and all things quarantine.

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Looking for Royalty Free Music? Check out Taylorhughes.com/showsounds



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April 15, 2020 46 mins

This week Taylor is joined by hilarious comedian and professional Foosball player Kelsey Cook!

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This was one of the funnest conversations we have had on the show to date! So grateful to Jessica Jane for sharing her story.

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April 8, 2020 96 mins

My good Pal Mark James is back on the show! He’s so British!

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Mark’s Spotify List

Taylor’s Quarantunes

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My Buddy Joel and I grew up in the Magic Castle junior group. We discuss good times in the past and interesting but good times right now!

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You can buy Joel’s Magic DVD at joelward.com



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Episode 132: Magician Tim Hannig talks about his new book "Perform"

I recorded this conversation with the amazing Tim Hannig back in December. We sat down after one of my shows to discuss his brand new book “Perform

It is such a great book and I highly recommend it!

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This week Taylor sat down with Live show expert Pat Hazell to discuss the new pandemic surrounding the Corona Virus and what it means for us as entertainers.

Pat got his start as a magician before giving it up to do stand up comedy, he became a tonight show regular before his time writing for Seinfield. Pat now owns his own production company and writes/produces shows all over the country.

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December 19, 2019 7 mins

Some updates and thoughts for the New Year from Taylor Hughes

Want to share your breaking moment? Leave us a voicemail at 323-524-7456

Get tickets to Taylor’s live special taping January 7 at Dynasty Typewriter in LA!

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