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Before Breakfast

Make it plain

22 May 2026

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Chapter 1: What is the purpose of letting people know why you are doing something?

0.031 - 4.27 Laura Vanderkam

This is an iHeart Podcast. Guaranteed human.

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5.785 - 17.196 Kevin Jonas

Hey guys, it's us, the Jonas Brothers. I'm Joe. I'm Kevin. And I'm Nick. And guess what? We created our own podcast called Hey Jonas. We invented a podcast? Well, we didn't invent it. We just contributed to it.

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17.216 - 22.342 Nick Jonas

We're the first people to do podcasts. We get to ask other people questions because we're sick and tired of being asked questions.

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22.642 - 25.204 Kevin Jonas

Well, sick and tired is a strong way to put it, but you know.

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25.285 - 33.733 Joe Jonas

Tired and sick. Tired and sick. Listen to Hey Jonas on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. Just listen. We don't care where you hear it.

37.139 - 71.01 Laura Vanderkam

Welcome to Before Breakfast, a production of iHeartRadio. Good morning. This is Laura. Welcome to the Before Breakfast podcast. Today's tip is to let people know why you are doing what you are doing, especially when giving gifts or asking people for certain things. That way they will feel honored by your thoughtfulness. and perhaps a bit more inclined to see things through your eyes.

72.992 - 101.404 Laura Vanderkam

I think we have all received gifts that seemed random at best. Playful cat mittens, when you have a dog. A Tom Clancy book, when you prefer literary fiction. Then there are the reposts and shares we see on social media. What exactly did the person find interesting about this content? Why do they think others would find it interesting? Then there are the invitations that don't quite land.

102.606 - 127.633 Laura Vanderkam

You're not sure why someone would think you would want to do whatever it is they invited you to do. We have been in these situations and we would probably like to avoid other people thinking that our requests are totally random. So when you are trying to connect with someone, make it plain exactly why you are doing or asking what you are doing or asking.

129.155 - 156.065 Laura Vanderkam

When you give a gift, in the card, explain why you chose it for the person. I got you this scarf because polka dots always make me think of you. I know you love Karen Russell's books, so I thought you would like this book by Kevin Wilson. You often mention being cold at work, so I thought you could use this throw blanket at your desk. On social media, don't just share, repost, or like something.

Chapter 2: How can explaining your thoughtfulness enhance gift-giving?

209.985 - 228.403 Laura Vanderkam

Would you be open to decorating for the year-end party? I remember what a hit your party was last year. Could you give the wrap-up and launch at the end of the training? I admire the way you inspire a sense of purpose in our volunteers, and I feel like you could send them out motivated for the work ahead.

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230.02 - 264.521 Laura Vanderkam

When you connect what you are offering or asking to your audience, you make sure they understand why you think it is a fit for them. They will feel more seen. And that is seldom a bad thing. In the meantime, this is Laura. Thanks for listening. And here's to making the most of our time. Thanks for listening to Before Breakfast.

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264.541 - 287.837 Laura Vanderkam

If you've got questions, ideas, or feedback, you can reach me at laura at lauravandercam.com. Before Breakfast is a production of iHeart Media. For more podcasts from iHeart Media, please visit the iHeart Radio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to your favorite shows.

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298.6 - 308.494 Kevin Jonas

Hey guys, it's us, the Jonas Brothers. I'm Joe. I'm Kevin. And I'm Nick. And guess what? We created our own podcast called Hey Jonas. We invented a podcast? Well, we didn't invent it.

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Chapter 3: What are common examples of gifts that miss the mark?

308.554 - 309.996 Kevin Jonas

We just contributed to it.

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310.036 - 315.163 Nick Jonas

We're the first people to do podcasts. We get to ask other people questions because we're sick and tired of being asked questions.

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315.443 - 319.469 Kevin Jonas

Well, sick and tired is a strong way to put it, but you know. Tired and sick. Tired and sick.

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319.83 - 326.599 Joe Jonas

Listen to Hey Jonas on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. Just listen. We don't care where you hear it.

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327.119 - 348.583 Robert Smigel

Another podcast from some SNL late night comedy guy. Not quite. On Humor Me with Robert Smigel and Friends, me and hilarious guests from Bob Odenkirk to David Letterman help make you funnier. This week, my guests, SNL's Mikey Day and head writer Streeter Seidel, help an acapella band with their between songs banter. Where does your group perform? We do some retirement homes.

348.764 - 357.497 Robert Smigel

Those people are starving for banter. Listen to Humor Me with Robert Smigel and friends on the iHeart Radio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.

357.517 - 361.834 Laura Vanderkam

This is an iHeart Podcast. Guaranteed human.

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