Think Fast, Talk Smart Partners with Airwave

Airwave has signed an exclusive monetization and promotional deal with Matt Abrahams’ podcast Think Fast, Talk Smart, an award-winning and top-ranked podcast in the Business and Careers categories.

Think Fast, Talk Smart equips listeners with essential communication skills to tackle real-world challenges. Host Matt Abrahams and expert guests share practical techniques to enhance clarity, manage nerves, and create impactful connections in any situation.  Matt Abrahams is a leading expert in communication, a lecturer in Organizational Behavior at Stanford University’s Graduate School of Business, and a best-selling author.

By joining Airwave, Think Fast, Talk Smart gains access to a full-service network dedicated to premium monetization, growth, and strategic support, while advertisers gain new opportunities to reach one of the most educated and engaged audiences anywhere.

"Think Fast, Talk Smart has been appointment listening for me for a long time, and as a fan, I take great pride in welcoming Matt to our podcast family,” said Airwave’s Ben Mathis. “Matt delivers real value and actionable advice to his audience, and we want to bring that same approach to sponsorships with advertisers that bring a similar value proposition to TFTS listeners.  Moreover, Airwave strongly supports Matt’s mission to encourage more effective communication and understanding as an antidote to tribalism and incivility.”

Matt Abrahams commented, “Think Fast, Talk Smart is thrilled to partner with the Airwave podcast network to bring our actionable communication insights to an even broader audience. By collaborating with Airwave, we are well positioned to expand our reach and amplify our impact on how people connect and collaborate worldwide. Together, we look forward to empowering a growing community of listeners with the research-backed tools they need to communicate confidently and authentically in any situation.”

Think Fast, Talk Smart’s current ad sales partner, Starlight Ads, will continue to sell the podcast for Q4 2026, while Airwave immediately begins advance sales and renewals for 2027.