Yes, and
Type: Concept
As of November 2026, Yes, and has been mentioned in 2 episodes across 2 podcasts, first heard Nov 2023 on Stanford Alumni.
"Yes, and ...", also referred to as "Yes, and ... thinking", is a rule-of-thumb in improvisational theater that suggests that an improviser should accept what another improviser has stated ("yes") and then expand on that line of thinking ("and"). The principle does not forbid disagreements between the improvisers' characters, but states that one should not reject the basic premises introduced by the other person, as this would throw them off and harm the flow of the scene.
| Mentioned in | 2 episodes on 2 podcasts (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Nov 2023 on Stanford Alumni |
| Field | Improvisation, Communication |
How do different shows talk about Yes, and?
2 shows discussed Yes, and in these episodes.
- The Diary Of A CEO — 1 episode
- Stanford Alumni — 1 episode
Who talks about Yes, and on podcasts?
Steven Bartlett and Matt Abrahams brought up Yes, and; the most recent mention was Dec 2025 on The Diary Of A CEO.
- Harvard’s Behaviour Expert: The Psychology Of Why People Don't Like You! on The Diary Of A CEO (Dec 2025) — Steven Bartlett
- Think Faster, Talk Smarter with Matt Abrahams on Stanford Alumni (Nov 2023) — Matt Abrahams
What is Yes, and mentioned alongside?
Yes, and is most often mentioned alongside Jim Abrahams, Patricia Ryan Madson and Think Faster, Talk Smarter: How to Speak Successfully When You're Put on the Spot.
Mentioned together: Jim Abrahams, Patricia Ryan Madson, Think Faster, Talk Smarter: How to Speak Successfully When You're Put on the Spot, Not Yet Mindset, Collins Dobbs, Mike Krzyzewski, Microsoft Teams, Problem-Solution-Benefit Structure, Duke University, Improvisation