Oration Part I: On Slowing Down
From Two Guys on Your Head by KUT & KUTX Studios, Dr. Art Markman & Dr. Bob Duke
May 22, 2026 · 8 min
About this episode
The episode explores the psychology behind effective public speaking and techniques that make speeches memorable.
Graduation season brings a flood of commencement speeches, but most fall flat. In this first episode in our Two Guys on Your Head series on oration, Dr. Art Markman, Dr. Bob Duke, and Rebecca McInroy break down the psychology behind effective public speaking and explore the specific techniques that separate forgettable speeches from memorable ones. The post Oration Part I: On Slowing Down appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts .
People in this episode
Hosts: Dr. Art Markman, Dr. Bob Duke
Guest: Rebecca McInroy
Topics covered
- public speaking
- commencement speeches
- psychology
- effective communication
- oration techniques
Keywords
- oration
- public speaking
- commencement speeches
- psychology
- effective communication
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: KUT & KUTX Studios
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