Karli Yarber visits with Dr. Joy Rumble to learn about semiotics in the context of communication. The theory considers signs and symbols with the understanding that we make meaning of those and that multiple meanings can exist. With the confusion of everyone's different meanings, this episode talks about how we explore that gap through research, how we address it in the communication professions, and how we use this framework to navigate and improve personal relationships.

In the first episode of Talk Theory to Me, Karli Yarber visits with Dr. Jeff Miller as they discuss types of communication theories, types of research paradigms, and the criteria for evaluating theories. This episode provides context for moving forward with learning more about specific communication theories.