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Persuasion Club
Hosted by Kevin and Steven · EN
Up your persuasion game with hosts Steven and Kevin, government sector IT employees by day - verbal cage-fighters by night!
But if this is your first time at Persuasion Club, you HAVE to persuade.
https://persuasionclub.locals.com
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EP0022 06/14/26 - Confidence Maxxing with Jeff Callahan
2w ago01:09:50Tap to summarizeSunday on Persuasion Club, Kevin and Steven talk with Jeff Callahan, author of Confidence Maxxing and a communication coach who's worked with Google, Microsoft, the US Army and more, and a regular on Scott Adams' show. 🚀Jeff shares how he went from a bad stutter and extreme awkwardness to tracking over 90,000 conversations and building real social confidence. We dive into the practical systems from his book: crushing awkward moments, choosing your own reality, going first, sparking enthusiasm, and treating confidence like a learnable skill instead of something you're just born with. 🔥We also tie it all back to everyday persuasion in the trenches, plus run a fun "Who Wants to Be a Persuader?" segment to test the ideas.If you've ever overthought conversations, meetings, or networking, this one's packed with stuff you can actually use right away. 💡Links:Book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Confidence-Maxxing-Awkwardness-Social-Confidence-Unforgettable-ebook/dp/B0GDCW94NWJeff: @thejeffcallahan on Xbecomemorecompelling.comHit play, drop your biggest takeaway in the comments, and share it with someone who needs this! New episodes drop weekly. 👊
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EP0021 06/07/26 - Win Bigly Part 1 of Part 3 (Master the Persuasion Stack
3w ago01:07:33Tap to summarizeBigly with Part 1 of Part 3, exploring one of the most powerful concepts in persuasion: The Persuasion Stack.Why do some people seem naturally persuasive while others struggle to get their point across? The answer may not be a single skill at all. We'll break down the layers of the persuasion pyramid, including communication, storytelling, humor, sales, psychology, writing, branding, and more—and discuss how stacking multiple average skills can create extraordinary results.We'll examine how persuasion professionals, marketers, politicians, content creators, and everyday communicators use these principles to influence outcomes and shape perceptions. Along the way, we'll share real-world examples, practical applications, and a few laughs as we continue our journey through Win Bigly.Whether you're a longtime persuasion enthusiast or just discovering these ideas for the first time, this episode will help you understand why mastering the stack can be one of the highest-leverage investments you can make.📅 Recorded Live: June 7, 2026⏰ 6:00 PM PT🎙️ The Persuasion Club Podcast🧠 Logic. Humor. Perspective.Streamed from Rumble Studio!
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EP0020 05/31/26 - Scott Adams Win Bigly Part 2 of Part 2
4w ago01:05:23Tap to summarizeEP0020 — Win Bigly Part 2 (Part 2 of Part 2!) 🎉We're back for another deep dive into Win Bigly (2nd Edition) by Scott Adams, picking up where we left off and exploring some of the book's most fascinating ideas about persuasion, perception, and human nature.This week, we go deeper into persuasion filters, why intelligent people often disagree, and how our brains construct reality from incomplete information. If you've ever wondered why facts alone rarely change minds, why people can see the same event differently, or why political debates seem impossible to resolve, this episode is for you.Topics include:🧠 Persuasion Filters and how they shape our worldview🎯 Why smart people can reach opposite conclusions🔍 The hidden mental filters that influence decision-making🗳️ Perception, politics, and voter behavior♟️ Strategy, influence, and human nature🎉 Plus, we celebrate Steven's birthday on the show!Join Kevin and Steven for another entertaining, thought-provoking discussion as we continue unpacking the ideas behind Win Bigly Part 2.
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EP0019 05/24/26 - Win Bigly Part 2
4w ago00:53:24Tap to summarizeTonight we continue deeper into Win Bigly (2nd Edition) by Scott Adams and explore one of his biggest claims: people often believe they are reasoning their way to opinions… when in reality, emotion, identity, and persuasion filters may be doing most of the work.In this episode:🧠 Win Bigly Part 2 Deep DiveWe break down Adams’ persuasion filters and examine how different people can witness the same event, consume the same facts, and arrive at entirely different conclusions. Topics include:- Why humans are not primarily rational decision makers- The role of identity, emotion, and cognitive shortcuts- How persuasion filters shape political and social beliefs- The Santa Claus Filter, Religion Filter, and other mental frameworks Adams uses to explain perception- Why facts alone often fail to change minds- How intelligent people can misunderstand voter behavior by assuming others think the same way they do- The gap between reality and perceived reality🎮 Who Wants To Be A Persuader? — Win Bigly TriviaTest your memory with difficult questions pulled from Win Bigly Part 2. Expect obscure concepts, hidden persuasion principles, and enough suffering to make you question whether you actually read the book.🔧 Tech TalkOur weekly exploration into technology, tools, AI, and emerging trends shaping communication, influence, and modern persuasion.💬 Discussion Topic:“If perception drives reality, what happens when everyone is operating through different filters?”Join the conversation live. Bring your opinions. Bring your disagreements. Bring your persuasion game.🎙️ The Persuasion Club PodcastLogic. Humor. Perspective.📺 Sundays at 6PM PST
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EP0018 05/17/26 - Scott Adam's Win Bigly Part 1 Recap and Trivia / Tech Talk
May 1900:59:24Tap to summarize🎙️ Persuasion Club Podcast — Episode 0018📅 **LIVE: May 17, 2026 @ 6PM PST**📺 Streaming on **Rumble • X • YouTube**Tonight we jump back into **Scott Adams’ *Win Bigly* (Part 1)** with a recap of the biggest ideas, surprising persuasion concepts, and why Adams believes **people aren’t nearly as rational as they think they are.**🔥 In this episode:✅ **Win Bigly Part 1 Recap**We revisit the key takeaways from Part 1 including identity, emotion, perception, repetition, and why facts alone often fail to persuade.🧠 **Who Wants To Be A Persuader? (Trivia Edition)**Test yourself with persuasion questions inspired by *Win Bigly*. Example:> According to Adams, what is the single biggest mistake intelligent people make when trying to understand voter behavior?A) Assuming voters lack informationB) Assuming people are primarily rationalC) Assuming media bias determines all outcomesD) Assuming money controls elections(Think you know the answer? Join us live.)⚙️ **Tech Talk Segment**Our weekly dive into technology, tools, AI, media trends, and whatever strange thing the future decided to throw at us this week.💬 Topics include:* Why humans make decisions emotionally first* Persuasion vs facts* Identity and political influence* The hidden mechanics behind changing minds* Tech, AI, and communication trendsIf persuasion shapes politics, business, media, and everyday life…**Shouldn’t we understand the operating system humans actually run on?**Join us live and bring your thoughts.
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EP0017 05/10/26 - Scott Adam's Win Bigly Part 1
May 1100:53:33Tap to summarizeTonight on the Persuasion Club Podcast, we dive deep into Chapter 1 of Win Bigly by Scott Adams where the real game begins.Why do smart people see the same event completely differently?What are “mental filters,” and how do they shape politics, media, persuasion, and everyday life?Why does emotion often beat logic in the real world?We break down Adams’ foundational ideas on:* Persuasion vs. reason* The power of emotional framing* Cognitive filters and reality tunnels* Why facts alone rarely change minds* Trump as a “Master Persuader”* Media narratives and perception management* Hypnosis, reframing, and influence techniques* The role of certainty, identity, and tribal thinkingWe also explore some of the more controversial and fascinating side discussions from the chapter — including altered perception, marijuana, mushrooms, and how different mental states may affect pattern recognition and persuasion.Expect:🔥 Persuasion analysis🧠 Reframes and life hacks😂 Humor and hot takes🎯 Real-world influence tactics📚 Deep dives into persuasion psychologyWhether you love Scott Adams, hate him, or are still trying to figure him out… this episode is designed to sharpen your persuasion awareness and help you see the invisible forces shaping modern communication.Live tonight at 6PM PST.
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EP0016 05/03/26 - Season 2 Kickoff / Win Bigly Introduction
May 400:49:50Tap to summarizeWhat if facts aren’t what drive decisions?In this episode of Persuasion Club, we break down the Introduction of Scott Adams’ Win Bigly—and the core idea that changed how millions see politics, persuasion, and human behavior.Adams argues we’re not rational decision-makers. We’re emotional, tribal, pattern-recognizing machines—and master persuaders know how to work with that reality instead of fighting it.We cover:Why persuasion beats facts in high-stakes decisionsHow Trump used “weapons-grade persuasion” to dominate attentionThe concept of a talent stack and “reality distortion fields”Why mistakes don’t kill master persuadersHow group identity shapes what you believe is “true”The difference between analyzing persuasion… and endorsing policyThis isn’t about politics—it’s about understanding how influence actually works in the real world.Whether you want to sharpen your thinking, improve your communication, or just understand what you’re seeing in the world more clearly… this episode will change how you see everything.👉 Watch now and start thinking like a persuader.
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EP0013 04/12/26 - Persuasion Game Play / Open Forum
Apr 1601:18:41Tap to summarizePersuasion Game Play, Open Forum. Help us choose the book we cover for Season 2!#Cialdini #Influence #Persuasion #PersuasionClub #WhoWantsToBeAPersuader #Psychology #SelfImprovement #PersuasionPrinciples
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EP0011 03/29/26 - Unity
Apr 901:04:12Tap to summarizeWe’re stronger together — and that’s exactly what Unity is all about.In this episode of Persuasion Club, we break down Robert Cialdini’s most powerful and personal principle: Unity — the idea that people say “yes” to those they consider one of us.In this episode: • What Unity really means (and why it hits harder than liking or authority) • Real-world examples of identity, belonging, and influence in action • How to ethically use Unity to build trust, loyalty, and persuasion power • Where Unity shows up in everyday life — from family to fandoms to politicsWhether you’re building a brand, leading a team, or just trying to win better arguments, Unity is the hidden lever that changes everything.Tap into shared identity. Strengthen your influence. Move people as one.⚡ Tune in live or catch the replay. Because the most powerful persuasion starts with us.#Cialdini #Unity #Influence #Persuasion #PersuasionClub #Psychology #Leadership #Connection #Belonging
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EP0012 04/05/26 - Cialdini on the Mount
Apr 901:20:11Tap to summarizeWe've conquered the mountain! Join us for the explosive finale of our deep dive into Robert Cialdini's legendary book Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion. In this episode: Full recap of the 6 (now 7) core principles of influence Brand new game: "Who Wants to Be a Persuader?" — live persuasion trivia that will test your skills Epic after-show hangout with the crew Whether you're a persuasion novice or a seasoned influencer, this is your chance to level up. Don't miss it — the principles that move the world, delivered with laughs and lightning ⚡ Tune in live or catch the replay. The power of "yes" starts here. #Cialdini #Influence #Persuasion #PersuasionClub #WhoWantsToBeAPersuader #Psychology #SelfImprovement #PersuasionPrinciple
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