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Dubbed “The Humorist” by The New York Times, Brian Franklin has been featured across national press and podcasts — on his work with words, his music, and his life.


The New York Times

“The Humorist”

The Times featured Brian in its look at the professional writers behind modern wedding vows and speeches — and gave him the nickname that stuck.

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Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend

“The Wedding Ringer”

Brian joined Conan to talk wedding vows, toasts, and the art of the perfect speech. “I’m glad you’re out there. This is going to help people immensely.” — Conan O’Brien

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Authority Magazine

5 Things You Need to Be a Highly Effective Public Speaker

An in-depth interview on stagecraft, storytelling, and what actually keeps an audience engaged.

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That Record Got Me High · Music

Brian on the Records That Shaped Him

As a songwriter and lifelong music obsessive, Brian guested on the album-appreciation podcast to break down two landmark records.

The Smiths — “Strangeways, Here We Come” →
The National — “Trouble Will Find Me” →


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