8. WHY: Art Loves Mess

9. WHEN: It's Time to End

LIFTOFF: The Art & Science of Conversation Episode 9 In Episode 9, host Ilana Gilovich learns how to navigate conversational endings gracefully. Featured Guests: * Tom Gilovich [https://psychology.cornell.edu/thomas-d-gilovich]: Cornell University psychology professor and co-director of the Cornell Center for Behavioral Economics and Decision Research * Alison Wood Brooks [https://alisonwoodbrooks.com/]: Harvard Business School professor and author of TALK: The Science of Conversation and the Art of Being Ourselves [https://alisonwoodbrooks.com/conversation-book/] * Mallory Gracenin [http://mallorygracenin.com/]: Actor, writer, consultant, and producer * Tessa Velazquez [https://www.tessavelazquez.com/]: Chef, restaurant co-owner, founder + writer of The Sobremesa [https://www.tessavelazquez.com/sobremesa], and co-founder of YESBABE [https://www.yesbabenyc.com/] * Max Stossel [https://www.wordsthatmove.com/]: Poet, Filmmaker, Speaker, and Founder of Social Awakening [https://www.socialawakening.org/] * Adam Mastroianni [https://www.adammastroianni.com/]: Experimental psychologist and author of the science blog Experimental History [https://www.experimental-history.com/] Transcripts for all LIFTOFF episodes are available on Buzzsprout [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2369251].

8. WHY: Art Loves Mess

LIFTOFF: The Art & Science of Conversation Episode 8 In Episode 8, host Ilana Gilovich muses on the courage and authenticity summoned by all captivating art... including conversation. Featured Guests: * Nicholas Epley [https://www.nicholasepley.com/]: Professor of Behavior Science and Director of the Center for Decision Research at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business * Amit Kumar [https://www.kumar-amit.com/]: University of Texas at Austin assistant professor of Marketing and Psychology * Mallory Gracenin [http://mallorygracenin.com/]: Actor, writer, consultant, and producer * Andrew Horn [https://www.itsandrewhorn.com/]: social entrepreneur, writer, speaker, executive life coach, and creator of Social Flow * Max Stossel [https://www.wordsthatmove.com/]: Poet, Filmmaker, Speaker, and Founder of Social Awakening [https://www.socialawakening.org/] * Francesca Harper [https://www.alvinailey.org/ailey-ii/francesca-harper]: Artistic Director of Ailey II [https://www.alvinailey.org/about/ailey-ii], Dancer, Choreographer, Singer, Producer Transcripts for all LIFTOFF episodes are available on Buzzsprout [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2369251].

7. HOW Part II: How to Listen

LIFTOFF: The Art & Science of Conversation Episode 7 In Episode 7, host Ilana Gilovich learns how to listen deeply to the human and non-human worlds. Featured Guests: * Mallory Gracenin [http://mallorygracenin.com/]: Actor, writer, consultant, and producer * Brandon Kazen-Maddox [https://www.brandonkazen-maddox.com/]: ASL artist, director, choreographer, dancer, acrobat, and filmmaker * Alison Wood Brooks [https://alisonwoodbrooks.com/]: Harvard Business School professor and author of TALK: The Science of Conversation and the Art of Being Ourselves [https://alisonwoodbrooks.com/conversation-book/] * Fred Dust [https://www.dustand.co/]: Founder of Dust&Co. [https://www.dustand.co/] and author of Making Conversation: Seven Essential Elements of Meaningful Conversation [https://bookshop.org/p/books/making-conversation-seven-essential-elements-of-meaningful-communication-fred-dust/15836552] * Natalie Marie Shapiro [https://www.bridgingthesoul.com/]: Facilitator, ritualist, and ceremonial guide Mentioned Morsels: * Sleep No More [https://mckittrickhotel.com/events/sleep-no-more/]: an award-winning theatrical experience Transcripts for all LIFTOFF episodes are available on Buzzsprout [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2369251].

6. HOW Part I: How to Ask Questions

LIFTOFF: The Art & Science of Conversation Episode 6 In Episode 6, host Ilana Gilovich learns about the kinds of questions most likely to encourage scintillating conversation. Featured Guests: * Andrew Horn [https://www.itsandrewhorn.com/]: social entrepreneur, writer, speaker, executive life coach, and creator of Social Flow * Alejandro Rodriguez [https://alejocomm.com/]: writer, director, and founder of Alejo Communications [https://alejocomm.com/] * Alison Wood Brooks [https://alisonwoodbrooks.com/]: Harvard Business School professor and author of TALK: The Science of Conversation and the Art of Being Ourselves [https://alisonwoodbrooks.com/conversation-book/] * Paula Marantz Cohen [https://drexel.edu/coas/faculty-research/faculty-directory/english-philosophy/Cohen-Paula-Marantz/]: Distinguished Professor of English and Dean of the Pennoni Honors College at Drexel University and author of Talking Cure: An Essay on the Civilizing Power of Conversation [https://bookshop.org/p/books/talking-cure-an-essay-on-the-civilizing-power-of-conversation-paula-marantz-cohen/18548935?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwgdayBhBQEiwAXhMxthG6vhJqtWqD0TQ96TLe-U6qrrPkNuypJR7fb0M5tTBrDd6oLjIR6RoCQzkQAvD_BwE] Mentioned Morsels: * Talking Cure: An Essay on the Civilizing Power of Conversation [https://bookshop.org/p/books/talking-cure-an-essay-on-the-civilizing-power-of-conversation-paula-marantz-cohen/18548935?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwgdayBhBQEiwAXhMxthG6vhJqtWqD0TQ96TLe-U6qrrPkNuypJR7fb0M5tTBrDd6oLjIR6RoCQzkQAvD_BwE] by Paula Marantz Cohen Transcripts for all LIFTOFF episodes are available on Buzzsprout [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2369251].

5. WHAT Part II: We Can Laugh About This

LIFTOFF: The Art & Science of Conversation Episode 5 In Episode 5, host Ilana Gilovich learns how humor informs conversation: by putting people at ease or by putting them on edge. Featured Guests: * Alison Wood Brooks [https://alisonwoodbrooks.com/]: Harvard Business School professor and author of TALK: The Science of Conversation and the Art of Being Ourselves [https://alisonwoodbrooks.com/conversation-book/] * Max Stossel [https://www.wordsthatmove.com/]: Poet, Filmmaker, Speaker, and Founder of Social Awakening [https://www.socialawakening.org/] * Will Boyajian [https://www.willboyajian.com/]: Actor, Singer, and Musician Mentioned Morsels: * Sleep No More [https://mckittrickhotel.com/events/sleep-no-more/]: an award-winning theatrical experience Transcripts for all LIFTOFF episodes are available on Buzzsprout [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2369251].