How Humans Talk

How Humans Talk is a series exploring how people connect, persuade, and make sense of one another through language. Join host Rune Pedersen as he navigates the quirks, nuances, and hidden meanings of everyday conversations. Uncover the subtle ways our words shape identities, relationships, and the world around us. Listen in for chats with communication specialists, cultural commentators, and some delightfully curious minds.

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Seasons

SEASON 1

SEASON 1 EPISODE 8
How We Talk to Ourselves
Published: 10/07/2025Duration: 39:56
SEASON 1 EPISODE 7
How Australians Talk About Housing
Published: 03/07/2025Duration: 33:59
SEASON 1 EPISODE 6
Speaking for Two: How Kids Navigate Heritage Language, Culture and Identity
Published: 26/06/2025Duration: 31:58
SEASON 1 EPISODE 5
How Doctors Talk
Published: 19/06/2025Duration: 35:41
SEASON 1 EPISODE 4
How Voice Actors Talk
Published: 12/06/2025Duration: 37:44
SEASON 1 EPISODE 3
How humans talk to dogs
Published: 05/06/2025Duration: 33:12
SEASON 1 EPISODE 2
Why do we curse and swear: #!@*&% ?
Published: 29/05/2025Duration: 32:36
SEASON 1 EPISODE 1
How DO Humans Talk?
Published: 22/05/2025Duration: 24:35
TRAILER
Introducing 'How Humans Talk'
Published: 15/05/2025Duration: 02:01

How Humans Talk

Seasons

SEASON 1

How We Talk to Ourselves

How Australians Talk About Housing

Speaking for Two: How Kids Navigate Heritage Language, Culture and Identity

How Doctors Talk

How Voice Actors Talk

How humans talk to dogs

Why do we curse and swear: #!@*&% ?

How DO Humans Talk?

Introducing 'How Humans Talk'

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