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The Speechwriter's Room

Mary Robbins
Speechwriting
Stand-Up Comedy
Taylor Swift
Public Speaking
Monroe's Motivated Sequence
Martin Luther King Jr.
Minneapolis, United States
Speechwriters Of Color
Deb Haaland
Native American History
Infomercials
Musicals
Great Society
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Climate Change
New York City
New York Knicks
The American President
Crisis Communications
George Washington Lincoln Memorial

The Speechwriter's Room is for people who like or write speeches and those who deliver them. Every other week, Mary Robbins does a deep dive into the craft, politics, and quirks of writing remarks for leaders of all stripes.

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A partner at Bully Pulpit International, a former White House speechwriter, and a mentor to many, Jeff Nussbaum stops by The Speechwriter’s Room to talk persuasion, soundbites, and where he goes “to get yelled at by hundreds of Democratic officials.”... more

From Morgan Freeman in Deep Impact to Bill Pullman in Independence Day, American cinema has offered up some iconic portrayals of fictional American presidents. These pretend U.S. leaders especially shine on screen when they deliver gut-wrenching and ... more

Kat Kane stops by The Speechwriter's Room to talk about her background in cable news, writing for a principal with possibly the busiest speaking schedule on the planet, and how she helps clients maintain their authenticity behind the podium.

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Communications pro and Taylor Swift scholar Seth Nelson visits The Speechwriter's Room to share lessons that speechwriters and speakers can learn from Taylor Swift, including how to create a moment, knowing your audience, and using vulnerability stra... more

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Recent Guests

Kat Kane
Partner at Fenway Strategies
Fenway Strategies
Episode: Interview: Kat Kane
Seth Nelson
Speechwriter and Communications Director at Evergreen Action
Evergreen Action
Episode: Swiftie Nation feat. Seth Nelson
Ezra Zwaeli
Speechwriter, poet, and former Director of Speechwriting for the Mayor of Boston
Mayor of Boston (Michelle Wu)
Episode: Interview: Ezra Zwaeli
Hartley Voss
Chief Speechwriter on the Democratic Staff of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Episode: Interview: Hartley Voss
Ken Sofer
Founder and principal of New Colossus Advisors, former IRC policy advisor and speechwriter
New Colossus Advisors
Episode: Interview: Ken Sofer
Felicia Salazar
Speechwriter who has worked for Deb Haaland and in the White House
Deb Haaland campaign and government staff
Episode: Interview: Felicia Salazar
Ashley Mitchell
Speechwriter with federal government and advocacy background; co-founder of Speechwriters of Color
Speechwriters of Color; NAACP Legal Defense Fund (advisory/previous)
Episode: Interview: Ashley Mitchell
Bob Lehrman
Speechwriter for Al Gore and others, co-author of The Political Speechwriter's Companion
The Political Speechwriter's Companion (Book)
Episode: Interview: Bob Lehrman and Eric Schnure
Eric Schnure
Speechwriter for Gore and a co-author, co-founder of The Humor Cabinet
Humor Cabinet, The Political Speechwriter's Companion
Episode: Interview: Bob Lehrman and Eric Schnure

Host

Mary Robbins
Host of The Speechwriter's Room, Storied Communications

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 21 ratings
  • Listen. Learn. Apply.

    Whether you’re a professional communicator, a business leader, or just someone who wants to connect more meaningfully with an audience, The Speechwriter’s Room is full of wisdom and practical insight. Thank you, Mary!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jeffjv
    United States7 months ago
  • Clear, Powerful.

    Mary chooses for her example of a speech segment that stirs emotions, that instills interest in me - MLK’s ‘I have a dream’ segment in his 1963 speech. She explains how the speech ‘works’ in a clear, concise broadcast - thanks Mary!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Arkansas Traveler
    United States7 months ago

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Host brings a thoughtful, craft-focused approach that resonates with professional communicators.
The show is praised for tying pop culture, history, and theater to messaging tactics.
Guests offer seasoned perspectives that deepen understanding of speechwriting craft.
Listeners appreciate concrete examples and practical tips, not fluff.
Clear, actionable storytelling lessons that translate to real-world speeches.

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Interview: Kat Kane
Q: How do you help speakers be authentic behind the podium, especially when audiences expect a certain image?
She stresses that speeches should feel authentic to the speaker, not a copy of someone famous, and that outside writers help pull out what makes a person tick while working around gaps in storytelling ability.
Interview: Kat Kane
Q: So tell me a little bit more about your time at City Hall. What kind of remarks did you like writing the most?
Kane explains that writing for City Hall offered immediacy and public impact—seeing the tangible effects of remarks in daily life—and emphasizes the cadence and pace of city government, which differs from other environments.
Interview: Ken Sofer
Q: Pull back the curtain a bit and talk about the opportunity you saw, the inspiration, and how you developed the message for this lecture.
Ken explains that the speech began as a way to connect humanitarian aims with political legitimacy, six months of thinking and two months of writing, and through collaboration with David Miliband they aligned policy advocacy with a compelling narrative aimed at diplomats and policymakers.
Interview: Bob Lehrman and Eric Schnure
Q: Walk me through what it's like to pitch a joke to a politician or an elected leader.
Pitching jokes involves understanding the speaker's voice, the event context, and the audience, then producing material that fits a narrow, appropriate lane while leveraging humor to strengthen the message without undermining seriousness.
Interview: Bob Lehrman and Eric Schnure
Q: Can you tell me the connection and the credit Kurt Vonnegut deserves for your career?
Vonnegut mentored Lehrman at the Iowa Writers Workshop and taught him about storytelling and structure; Lehrman then applied those lessons to speechwriting, turning a literary influence into practical, political communication strategy.

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This show spotlights the craft of speechwriting for leaders across politics, business, and advocacy. It blends practical messaging tactics with behind-the-scenes storytelling, drawing on case studies from political addresses, campaign messages, and public speeches in high-stakes contexts. Listeners can expect actionable frameworks (structure, pacing, audience targeting) and creative techniques drawn from theater, film, and history, all geared toward producing clear, credible, and compelling remarks. A standout element is the host's ability to translate complex communication theory into snackable, practitioner-friendly takeaways, often anchored by real-world examples and guest expertise.

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1. Kat Kane
2. Seth Nelson
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4. Hartley Voss
5. Ken Sofer
6. Felicia Salazar
7. Ashley Mitchell
8. Bob Lehrman

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