Jon Richardson and the Futurenauts

S06 EP10 The Future of Feedback Aug 3, 2026 4105 What does the formation of the stars have in common with your own emerging personality? What does the relationship between wonderful orchids and weird looking moths tell us about evolution? Can a snake bite give you herpes? Answers to all these questions and much more are contained in this perfectly formed episode with Professor(s) Tom Crowther of https://restor.eco as we dig into the fertile rege

S06 EP9: The Future of Life After Oil Jun 2, 2026 4490 E9: The Future of Life After Oil Conflict rages in the Gulf, fossil fuel enthusiasts demand more drilling in the North Sea, and oil companies make billions whilst everyone else gets bled financially dry…surely there must be life after oil? The boys are joined by Jo Alexander and Samantha Cooper, both ex-BP to talk about their experiences in the heart of big oil, what made them finally leave (in

S06 EP8: The Future of Juries May 8, 2026 3733 Jon, Ed & Mark are joined by Flora Page KC, a leading barrister who represented wrongly accused subpostmasters in the Post Office Horizon IT scandal to talk about the future of juries - the beating heart of the UK criminal justice system, that the Government seems hellbent on destroying, deliberately. A challenge beyond politics, the right to a trial by a diverse group of your peers is an eight hu

S06 EP7: Future of Ecocide featuring Jojo Mehta Apr 20, 2026 2016 Deliberately killing the environment at an ecosystem level should really be a crime against humanity, as well as against nature. And in the future it might well be, and that will be thanks to leaders like Jojo who heads up ‘Stop Ecocide International’ and is pioneering a revolution in the law internationally. Join us for the usual uplifting and inspiring conversation as we explore the legal or

S06 EP6: The Future of Uncertainty Mar 13, 2026 3148 Joined by ‘Uncertainty experts’ Katherine Templar-Lewis & Sam Conniff the boys dig into one of the root causes of all our terrible decision-making - our inability to tolerate uncertainty. We will literally do almost anything to avoid it! So join us for one of the most powerful episodes we’ve ever recorded and get better at embracing the unknown in order to thrive differently! https://www.uncert

S06 EP5: Climate truth-bombs & unburnable carbon’ with special guest Mark Campanale Mar 3, 2026 3116 Doubling the number of ‘Marks’ in the podcast (again) the boys discuss declining male fertility, why markets still value fossil fuels we can’t burn (and why your investments are probably still in them), and why the oil industry is like the terrible computer printer company that just wants to sell you more ink, forever! Seriously important systemic stuff, plus the usual banter…. Learn more about

S06 EP4: The Most Wonderful Tim of the Year Dec 23, 2025 2806 Jon and the Futurenauts slide sideways into their festive final show of 2025 with pioneering space bubble greenhouse gardener and optimistic curmudgeon Sir Tim Smit and some suitably seasonal silliness to end the year Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S06 EP3: Laying down some firehose - with Kresse Wesling Dec 16, 2025 2032 Jon and the Futurenauts get into some serious upcycling adventures with the phenomenal Moose-inspired Kresse, self-declared ‘waste addict, co-founder of fire-hose-to-designer-luxury-goods brand ‘Elvis & Kresse’ and now also a regenerative farmer. In the process we learn about backward design, money as lubricant, and the earthy joys of ‘humanure’. And… is Mark coming round to Ed’s poetry? Learn m

S06 EP2: They think it’s all Clover! Nov 28, 2025 2444 This episode features special guest and literal ‘force of nature’ activist Clover Hogan, with passionate thoughts on how it feels, and what to do in response, to burgeoning ecological threats (plus how to be trolled by the richest man in the world). We also welcome back ‘Pointless Futures’ for a satirical look at the latest consumer nonsense. Plus! Jon’s agonising about the school run, Mark’s

S06 EP1: Back To The Pub Nov 14, 2025 1788 After an 18 month hangover from Series 5, the boys return older, wiser and in wide-eyed blinking horror at what’s happened in the interim. Joining them to make some sense of things and talk boozers and ethical business is legendary pioneering organic pub maestro Geetie Singh-Watson, whose proposed rebrand for Jon’s pub might raise more than just an eyebrow or two… Get in touch with the show

S5 EP12: “Gardening, ball-gigs and going live” Mar 15, 2024 2467 Back (finally) for a final finale of season five, Ed, Jon and Mark get stuck into gardening for the climate crisis, celebs in Vegas and their forthcoming festival headliner slot, with all the usual rambunctiousness you - dear listeners - have hopefully come to love and respect 😉 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S5 EP11: Festive Fecking Special Dec 27, 2023 2951 Jon creates a celebrity quiz for Ed and Mark to test their popular cultural knowledge, everyone valiantly attempts to create uplifting moments and we find out what it feels like to be touched by the finger of God Get in touch with the show with any questions or topics you'd like us to discuss; Hello@jonandthefuturenauts.com Thanks, Jon, Ed, and Mark. A 'Keep it Light Media' Production All enqui

S5 EP10: The Future with John Elkington Dec 20, 2023 3728 With special guest the ‘Godfather of Sustainability’ John Elkington the boys dig into the nitty gritty of what it feels like to write your first paper on climate change back in 1978, why we need not to dismiss ‘blowing up pipelines’ and the horrors of pecha kucha… Get in touch with the show with any questions or topics you'd like us to discuss; Hello@jonandthefuturenauts.com TWITTER: @JANDTHEF

S5 EP9: Future of Pets Dec 13, 2023 2997 With special (self-invited!) guests veteran vets Jen Gale and Justine Shotton, the boys dig into the prospects for our feathered, furry and scaled friends. Are our pets eating us out of planet and home? Should we simply eat our pets? And what do you do with 22M UK cat and dog poops a DAY? Get in touch with the show with any questions or topics you'd like us to discuss; Hello@jonandthefuturenauts.

S5 EP8: The Rest is Ed Dec 6, 2023 2161 Insurance industry doom loops, cat-trained humans and Mark’s poetry debut all feature in a listener feedback special with that potty-mouthed dirty little moron and the other two… Get in touch with the show with any questions or topics you'd like us to discuss; Hello@jonandthefuturenauts.com TWITTER: @JANDTHEF Thanks, Jon, Ed, and Mark. A 'Keep it Light Media' Production All enquiries: hello@k

S5 EP7: Future of Bananas Nov 29, 2023 3915 The nation’s favourite leathery berry is at risk! Join Jon, Mark, Ed and special guest Emma Stewart-Smith of Bioversity International for a banana boat voyage through spider bites, monkey peeling techniques and songs about bent yellow fruit Get in touch with the show with any questions or topics you'd like us to discuss; Hello@jonandthefuturenauts.com TWITTER: @JANDTHEF Thanks, Jon, Ed, and Ma

S5 EP6: Future of talking to kids about climate Nov 15, 2023 3485 With special guest award-winning ‘Carbon Diaries’ author Saci Lloyd, Jon, Ed and Mark dig into the dilemmas and tensions of talking apocalypse with young people, become anally-fixated and in the process denigrate an entire nation. Also features wild boar impressions. Get in touch with the show with any questions or topics you'd like us to discuss; Hello@jonandthefuturenauts.com TWITTER: @JANDTHEF

S5 EP5: For the love of Emma Nov 7, 2023 2426 S5 EP5: Jon reveals just how Machiavellian he can be in the pursuit of looking like the good guy… and why the answer to almost everything is probably a beer…. Get in touch with the show with any questions or topics you'd like us to discuss; Hello@jonandthefuturenauts.com TWITTER: @JANDTHEF Thanks, Jon, Ed, and Mark. A 'Keep it Light Media' Production All enquiries: hello@keepitlightmedia.com

S5 EP4: The unbearable lightness of existential doubt Oct 18, 2023 3216 S5 EP4: Keeping our shit together, the point of public inquiries, and how not to record an outro Get in touch with the show with any questions or topics you'd like us to discuss; Hello@jonandthefuturenauts.com TWITTER: @JANDTHEF Thanks, Jon, Ed, and Mark. A 'Keep it Light Media' Production All enquiries: hello@keepitlightmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S5 EP3: The Future of Neurodiversity Oct 11, 2023 4844 “Jon, Mark & Ed talk with special guest legendary comedian Shaparak Khorsandi about her new book ‘Scatterbrain’ and her experiences (and Mark’s) of living with late diagnosis ADHD. Well worth listening to the end of this one 😉” Get in touch with the show with any questions or topics you'd like us to discuss; Hello@jonandthefuturenauts.com TWITTER: @JANDTHEF Thanks, Jon, Ed, and Mark. A 'Keep

S5 EP2: So-called Net Zero, the ‘real’ world, cults & civil planetary pints with convivial people Sep 27, 2023 3434 S5 EP2: So-called Net Zero, the ‘real’ world, cults & civil planetary pints with convivial people. We revisit the joys of ‘traincations’, Mark gets manhandled in the House of Commons, we discuss what we mean by the ‘real world’, Blue Peter Badges, joining cults, the future of civility and announce our new partnership with the lovely folk at ‘People, Planet, Pint’ Get in touch with the show with

S5 EP1: The Future of Human: Animal Communication Sep 20, 2023 6635 In this first ever full line-up LIVE show to kick off Series 5 Jon, Mark & Ed are joined by special guests Tom Mustil (author of ‘How to speak whale’) and Holly Root Gutteridge (researcher in bioacoustics) in an incredible philosophical and scatological adventure into the past, present and future of human: animal communication. Featuring our best animal impersonations, ‘Guess the animal’ sound cli

S4 EP12: Sh*t futures, trilemmas, and going Live Mar 17, 2023 2658 S4 EP12: 'Sh*t futures, trilemmas and going Live' We'll be doing our first ever JRATFN live show on the 12th May so follow us on social media for further announcements soon! Get in touch with the show with any questions or topics you'd like us to discuss; Hello@jonandthefuturenauts.com TWITTER: @JANDTHEF Thanks, Jon, Ed, and Mark. A 'Keep it Light Media' Production All enquiries: hello@keep

S4 EP11: Traincations, dog-riding, and a feast of consequences Feb 28, 2023 2594 S4 EP11: Traincations, dog-riding and a feast of consequences Get in touch with the show; Hello@jonandthefuturenauts.com TWITTER: @JANDTHEF Thanks, Jon, Ed, and Mark. A 'Keep it Light Media' Production All enquiries: hello@keepitlightmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S4 EP10: Unequality, social fitness & marketing the apocalypse Feb 15, 2023 2794 S4 EP10: Unequality, social fitness & marketing the apocalypse Get in touch with the show; Hello@jonandthefuturenauts.com TWITTER: @JANDTHEF Thanks, Jon, Ed, and Mark. A 'Keep it Light Media' Production All enquiries: hello@keepitlightmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S4 EP9: ‘Rewilding, sleep squeaks and jogging with Enya’ Feb 8, 2023 2487 Get in touch with the show; Hello@jonandthefuturenauts.com TWITTER: @JANDTHEF Thanks, Jon, Ed, and Mark. A 'Keep it Light Media' Production All enquiries: hello@keepitlightmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S4 EP8: 'Julian! Get me an acid latte' Feb 3, 2023 2755 S4 EP8: 'Julian! Get me an acid latte' Get in touch with the show; Hello@jonandthefuturenauts.com TWITTER: @JANDTHEF Thanks, Jon, Ed, and Mark. A 'Keep it Light Media' Production All enquiries: hello@keepitlightmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S4 EP7: Davos, C-bombs & the right to ramble Jan 25, 2023 2560 S4 EP7: Davos, C-bombs & the right to ramble Get in touch with the show; Hello@jonandthefuturenauts.com TWITTER: @JANDTHEF Thanks, Jon, Ed, and Mark. A 'Keep it Light Media' Production All enquiries: hello@keepitlightmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S4 EP6: New year, new future(nauts)... Jan 18, 2023 2314 Get in touch with the show; Hello@jonandthefuturenauts.com TWITTER: @JANDTHEF A 'Keep it Light Media' Production All enquiries: hello@keepitlightmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S4 EP5: It's A.I. Wonderful Life Dec 23, 2022 2341 For the last episode of 2022 Jon attempts to be relentlessly positive. We also discuss the big topics: The landscape and future of A.I. Is tea overrated? Nuclear fusion breakthroughs And what does 2023 have in store? We'll see you in the new year for the next episode of the series. Until then, have a lovely festive period and look after yourself and each other. Thanks, Jon, Ed, and Mark x

S4 EP4: In sickness and in health Dec 15, 2022 2226 Get in touch with the show; Hello@jonandthefuturenauts.com TWITTER: @JANDTHEF Thanks, Jon, Ed, and Mark. A 'Keep it Light Media' Production All enquiries: hello@keepitlightmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S4 EP3: Sporting politics, protestation, and polyamory Nov 30, 2022 2834 S4 EP3: Sporting politics, protestation, and polyamory Get in touch with the show; Hello@jonandthefuturenauts.com TWITTER: @JANDTHEF Thanks, Jon, Ed, and Mark. A 'Keep it Light Media' Production All enquiries: hello@keepitlightmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S4 EP2: Empathy, butt plugs, and Seitan worship Nov 22, 2022 2334 S4 EP2: Empathy, butt plugs, and Seitan worship Get in touch with the show; Hello@jonandthefuturenauts.com TWITTER: @JANDTHEF Thanks, Jon, Ed, and Mark. A 'Keep it Light Media' Production All enquiries: hello@keepitlightmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

S4 EP1: Back! To The Future! Nov 15, 2022 3053 We are back! Back, to the future. We catch up on everything that's been going on in our lives (and more importantly the world) since we last met. And we get to work answering your listener questions in the only way we know how... Thanks, Jon, Ed, and Mark. Get in touch with the show; Hello@jonandthefuturenauts.com TWITTER: @JANDTHEF A 'Keep it Light Media' Production All enquiries: hello@kee

TOPIA SPECIAL 02: The Egg (The Futurenauts interview with Lucy Cooke) Oct 10, 2022 2514 “If Finding Nemo was real, after Nemo's mum had been eaten by barracuda, his dad would have flipped gender and had sex with his son, which doesn't sound like a massive Disney hit!” Welcome to the second episode in this special TOPIA podcast series. TOPIA is a kaleidoscopic new culture, nature and positive impact magazine where anything goes – as long as it’s good. To tie in with Season 02 being t

S3 EP12: The Future of Systems (With Michael Pawlyn) Jun 30, 2022 4274 S3 EP12: The Future of Systems with Michael Pawlyn Our guest this week joining to discuss the future of systems is the brilliant Michael Pawlyn. BIO: Michael Pawlyn is a British architect noted for his work in the field biomimetic architecture and innovation, as well as jointly initiating the 'Architects Declare' movement in the UKHe was part of the principal team of architects that conceived and

JRATFN - War in Ukraine (with Lieutenant General Richard Nugee) Mar 21, 2022 3141 JRATFN - War in Ukraine (with Lieutenant General Richard Nugee)This episode we're joined once again by Lieutenant General Richard Nugee CB CVO CBE to discuss the war in Ukraine. Thanks, Jon, Ed, and Mark. Get in touch with the show;Hello@jonandthefuturenauts.comTWITTER: @JANDTHEF A 'Keep it Light Media' ProductionAll enquiries: hello@keepitlightmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit m

TOPIA SPECIAL 01: The Big Bang (The Futurenauts interview with Jon Richardson) Feb 28, 2022 2352 TOPIA SPECIAL 01: The Big Bang (The Futurenauts interview with Jon Richardson)Welcome to the first in this special TOPIA series of candid conversations with remarkable people keeping our planet cool. This podcast is for people who have ever wondered just what this mind-bender of a universe is all about, or want to be entertained with inspiring positive stories.TOPIA is a kaleidoscopic new culture

S3 EP11: The Future of the Office (With Julia Hobsbawm) Feb 19, 2022 4799 S3 EP11: The Future of the office (With Julia Hobsbawm) Our guest this week joining to discuss the future of the office is the brilliant Julia Hobsbawm. Julia's fantastic new book 'The Nowhere Office' is available now. BIO:Julia Hobsbawm is an entrepreneur, writer, and consultant who addresses the challenges of the hyper connected age, in particular remedies of what she has called Social Health fo

S3 - EP10: The Future of the Citizen (With Jon Alexander) Feb 9, 2022 4720 S3 EP10: The Future of the Citizen (With Jon Alexander) Our guest this week joining to discuss the future of the citizen and citizenship is the brilliant Jon Alexander. His fantastic new book 'Citizens' is available to pre-order now. BIO:Jon spent the first decade of his career working in the advertising industry, selling some of the world's biggest brands, and winning plenty of awards along the w

S3 - EP9: The Future of Carbon Drawdown (with Dr Gabrielle Walker) Feb 2, 2022 4496 S3 EP9: The Future of Carbon Drawdown (with Dr Gabrielle Walker) Our guest this week joining to discuss the future of carbon drawdown is the brilliant author and lecturer - Dr Gabrielle Walker. BIO:Gabrielle gives keynote addresses to corporate audiences around the world. She is also an accomplished moderator of high-level debates, guiding panels involving global CEOs, former heads of state, gover

S3 - EP8: "Happy" "New" Year Jan 6, 2022 2292 S3 - EP8: "Happy" "New" Year In this episode we reflect on and discuss the events of 2021 and look forward to 2022 with as much hope and optimism as we can muster. We'll be back very soon for more JRATFN...We hope you enjoy. Please rate and review. Thanks, Jon, Ed, and Mark. Get in touch with the show;Hello@jonandthefuturenauts.comTWITTER: @JANDTHEF A 'Keep it Light Media' ProductionAll enquiries

S3 - EP7: The Future of Trust (with Rachel Botsman) Dec 17, 2021 4239 S3 - EP7: The Future of Trust (with Rachel Botsman) Our guest this week joining to discuss the future of trust is the brilliant author and lecturer - Rachel Botsman. BIO:Rachel Botsman is a trust expert, author, and lecturer at Oxford University. She is passionate about teaching people how to think differently and challenge ideas around trust and humility.She has been recognized as one of the worl

S3 - EP6: The Future of the Military (with Lieutenant General Richard Nugee) Dec 8, 2021 5055 S3 - EP6: The Future of the Military (with Lieutenant General Richard Nugee)Our guest this week joining to discuss the future of the Military is Lieutenant General Richard Nugee CB CVO CBE the Non-Executive Director for Climate Change and Sustainability in Defence. We hope you enjoy. Please rate and review. Thanks, Jon, Ed, and Mark. Get in touch with the show;Hello@jonandthefuturenauts.comTWITTE

S3 - EP5: The Future of Future Generations (with Jane Davidson) Dec 1, 2021 4350 S3 - EP5: The future of future generations (with Jane Davidson) Our guest this week joining to discuss the future of future generations is the brilliant Jane Davidson. A Welsh former Labour politician, the former Assembly Member for Pontypridd, and served as minister for environment, sustainability and housing in the Welsh Government. We hope you enjoy. Please rate and review. Thanks, Jon, Ed, and

S3 - EP4: The Future of the State (with James Plunkett) Nov 24, 2021 4054 S3 - EP4: The Future of the State (with James Plunkett)Our guest this week joining to discuss the future of the state is the brilliant James Plunkett - author of the fantastic book 'End State: 9 Ways Society is Broken - and how we can fix it' (we highly recommend you pick up a copy!) We hope you enjoy. Please rate and review. Thanks, Jon, Ed, and Mark. Get in touch with the show;Hello@jonandthefut

S3 - EP3: The Future of Race (with Nova Reid) Nov 3, 2021 4382 Jon Richardson and the Futurenauts: S3 - EP3: The Future of Race (with Nova Reid)Our guest this week joining to discuss the future of race is the activist, TED speaker, podcast host and author - Nova Reid. We hope you enjoy. Please rate and review. Thanks, Jon, Ed, and Mark. Get in touch with the show;Hello@jonandthefuturenauts.comTWITTER: @JANDTHEF A 'Keep it Light Media' ProductionAll enquiries

S3 - EP2: The Future of Leadership (with Margaret Heffernan) Oct 27, 2021 4187 Jon Richardson and the Futurenauts: S3 - EP2: The Future of Leadership (with Margaret Heffernan)Our guest this week joining to discuss the future of leadership is entrepreneur, CEO, writer and keynote speaker - Margaret Heffernan. Margaret's brilliant career has seen her scale the heights of CEO at no fewer than five different businesses and is the author of five books exploring business and effe

S3 - EP1: The Future of Religion (with Sanderson Jones) Oct 21, 2021 3909 Jon Richardson and the Futurenauts: S3 - EP1: The Future of Religion (with Sanderson Jones) We are back! Series 3 starts with a big one, it's a look at the future of religion. Our guest this week is Sanderson Jones. Co-Founder and Creative Director of Sunday Assembly, the worldwide movement of secular congregations that celebrate life.We hope you enjoy. Thanks,Jon, Ed, and Mark. Get in touch with

World Environment Day Special Jun 5, 2021 3190 World Environment Day Special Ahead of the Series 3 launch later in the year we get together to discuss World Environment Day 9and a whole load of other things) for a one off special episode. It's good to back! ThanksJon, Ed, and Mark. Get in touch with the show;Hello@jonandthefuturenauts.comTWITTER: @JANDTHEF A 'Keep it Light Media' ProductionAll enquiries: hello@keepitlightmedia.com Learn more

S2 - EP12: James Robinson and the sweet potato fries Mar 3, 2021 3472 S2 - EP12: James Robinson and the sweet potato fries As series two comes to an end, we ask you dear listeners to send us any follow up questions you have on past topics, and any we haven't covered yet, and we tackle them in bite size form. From crypto currency to the future of libraries. And yes, the big one, what is the best biscuit?...Thanks to everyone who listened, emailed, tweeted, and review

S2 - EP11: The Future of Population Feb 24, 2021 3425 S2 - EP11: The Future of Population For our penultimate episode of this series we tackle the subject of population.We hope you enjoy. Please rate and review. Thanks,Jon, Ed, and Mark. Get in touch with the show;Hello@jonandthefuturenauts.comTWITTER: @JANDTHEF A 'Keep it Light Media' ProductionAll advertising, sale and PR enquiries: hello@keepitlightmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices.

S2 - EP10: The Future of Sh*t (with Rose George) Feb 17, 2021 3656 S2 - EP10: The Future of Sh*t (with Rose George) Future of Sh*t - joined by Rose George, author of The Big Necessity, the team continue their journey into the unspeakable and explore why the taboos around poos are at the root of many of the world’s sanitation problems. Also find out why wombats have square shaped excrement. Ouch.We hope you enjoy. Please rate and review. Thanks,Jon, Ed, and Mark.

S2 - EP9: The Future of Death (with Cariad Lloyd) Feb 10, 2021 4023 S2 - EP9: The Future of Death with Cariad LloydJoining us this episode is the brillaint comedian, actor and writer Cariad Lloyd (who also hosts the award-winning Griefcast) the team explore the ultimate future that awaits us all in a strangely uplifting episode about The Great Leveller. From alternative funerals to the transhumanist project to cheat death altogether take a romp through the reasons

S2 - EP8: Client Earth special with James Thornton & Brian Eno Feb 3, 2021 4153 S2 - EP8: Client Earth special with James Thornton & Brian EnoIt's our absolute pleasure to welcome two very special guests on this episode - environmental lawyer and author James Thornton, and legendary musician, artist and producer Brian Eno. They join us to discuss Client Earth and incredible organisation who in their own words; "believe a future in which people and planet thrive together isn't

S2 - EP7: Thinking Meat Jan 27, 2021 3306 S2 - EP7: Thinking Meat The Futurenauts don't do predictions. But this episode we take a look at the year ahead and discuss what might, could, and should happen on this little planet we call home. We hope you enjoy. Please rate and review. Thanks,Jon, Ed, and Mark. Get in touch with the show;Hello@jonandthefuturenauts.comTWITTER: @JANDTHEF A 'Keep it Light Media' ProductionAll advertising, sale

S2 - EP6: Jingle Richardson and the Futurenauts' Christmas Wrap Up Dec 23, 2020 3771 S2 - EP6: Jingle Richardson and the Futurenauts' Christmas Wrap UpThis episode we take a look at the year gone - both the lows and surprisingly, some highs. And discuss the future of Christmas in many forms. Have a lovely festive season everyone and we'll see you again in early 2021. We hope you enjoy. Please rate and review. Thanks,Jon, Ed, and Mark. Get in touch with the show;Hello@jonandthefut

S2 - EP5: The Future of Protest (With Farhana Yamin and John Jordan) Dec 16, 2020 4194 S2 - EP5: The Future of Protest (With Farhana Yamin and John Jordan) This episode we are joined in the studio by two fantastic guests to discuss the future of protest. First up is activist and artist John Jordan. And then we're joined by lawyer, public speaker and climate activist Farhana Yamin. We hope you enjoy. Please rate and review. Thanks,Jon, Ed, and Mark. Get in touch with the show;Hello@

S2 - EP4: The Future of Pubs (with J. Mark Dodds) Dec 9, 2020 3732 S2 - EP4: The Future of Pubs (with J. Mark Dodds)This episode we are joined in the studio by J. Mark Dodds to discuss the future of pubs and Mark and Ed, much to Jon's dismay, visit the Small Beer Co. to discuss the future of small beer with Felix James. We hope you enjoy. Please rate and review. Thanks,Jon, Ed, and Mark. Get in touch with the show;Hello@jonandthefuturenauts.comTWITTER: @JANDTHEF

S2 - EP3: The Future of Cancer (with Dr Kat Arney) Dec 2, 2020 4189 S2 - EP3: The Future of Cancer... (with Dr Kat Arney) This episode we are joined in the studio by the brilliant and award winning science writer, author, and presenter, Kat Arney. Kat's fantastic book 'Rebel Cell' is available now - www.rebelcellbook.comAnd you can find Kat on twitter @kat_arney Or as the host of the 'Genetics Unzipped' podcast. We hope you enjoy. Please rate and review. Thanks,J

S2 - EP2: The Future of Sex (with Lucy Beaumont and Cindy Gallop) Nov 25, 2020 4117 S2 - EP2: The future of sex... (with Lucy Beaumont and Cindy Gallop) For episode two we discuss the future of sex with two amazing guests - comedian Lucy Beaumont (who also happens to be married to Jon). And founder of 'Make Love Not Porn' - the brilliant Cindy Gallop. We hope you enjoy. Please rate and review. Thanks,Jon, Ed, and Mark. Get in touch with the show;Hello@jonandthefuturenauts.comTWI

S2 - EP1: The Future of Economics (with Kate Raworth) Nov 18, 2020 4241 Jon Richardson and the Futurenauts: S2 - EP1: Economics (with Kate Raworth) We are back! Series 2 starts with the most requested subject we had from listeners during the break - economics. This series every episode we are joined in the studio by a guest and this week it's the brilliant economist, Kate Raworth. Author of the seminal book, Donut Economics. We hope you enjoy. Thanks,Jon, Ed, and Mark

Episode 12 - The Bearing of Souls... Jul 3, 2020 3644 Jon Richardson and the Futurenauts: Episode 12 - The Bearing of Souls...As the series comes to an end, we look back and reflect on what we've discussed so far, and look to the future and the next series (and beyond)Thanks to everyone who listened, emailed, tweeted, and reviewed. We'll be back soon. Jon, Ed, and Mark. Get in touch with the show;Hello@jonandthefuturenauts.comTWITTER: @JANDTHEF A 'K

Episode 11 - The Future of Fashion Jun 26, 2020 3575 Jon Richardson and the Futurenauts: Episode 11 - FashionGet in touch with the show;Hello@jonandthefuturenauts.comTWITTER: @JANDTHEF A 'Keep it Light Media' ProductionAll enquiries: hello@keepitlightmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 10 - The Future of Healthcare Jun 19, 2020 3730 Jon Richardson and the Futurenauts: Episode 10 - HealthcareGet in touch with the show;Hello@jonandthefuturenauts.comTWITTER: @JRATFN A 'Keep it Light Media' ProductionAll enquiries: hello@keepitlightmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 9 - The Future of Nature Jun 12, 2020 3194 Jon Richardson and the Futurenauts: Episode 9 - NatureGet in touch with the show;Hello@jonandthefuturenauts.comTWITTER: @JRATFN A 'Keep it Light Media' ProductionAll enquiries: hello@keepitlightmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 8 - The Future of Climate Change Jun 5, 2020 3090 Jon Richardson and the Futurenauts: Episode 8 - Climate ChangeHello@jonandthefuturenauts.comIt was the best of times. It was the worst of times. Humanity stands at a crossroads. The mighty forces of progress have lifted billions out of poverty. Energy has lit and warmed (or cooled) our homes and powered us overland, sea and into the air. We grow enough food to feed 10 billion people. And for the f

Episode 7 - The Future of Government May 29, 2020 3336 Jon Richardson and the Futurenauts: Episode 7 - GovernmentHello@jonandthefuturenauts.comIt was the best of times. It was the worst of times. Humanity stands at a crossroads. The mighty forces of progress have lifted billions out of poverty. Energy has lit and warmed (or cooled) our homes and powered us overland, sea and into the air. We grow enough food to feed 10 billion people. And for the first

Episode 6 - The Future of Travel May 22, 2020 3850 Jon Richardson and the Futurenauts: Episode 6 - TravelHello@jonandthefuturenauts.comIt was the best of times. It was the worst of times. Humanity stands at a crossroads. The mighty forces of progress have lifted billions out of poverty. Energy has lit and warmed (or cooled) our homes and powered us overland, sea and into the air. We grow enough food to feed 10 billion people. And for the first tim

Episode 5 - The Future of Education May 15, 2020 4119 Jon Richardson and the Futurenauts: Episode 5 - Education Hello@jonandthefuturenauts.comIt was the best of times. It was the worst of times. Humanity stands at a crossroads. The mighty forces of progress have lifted billions out of poverty. Energy has lit and warmed (or cooled) our homes and powered us overland, sea and into the air. We grow enough food to feed 10 billion people. And for the first

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Episode 3 - The Future of Work Apr 30, 2020 3124 Jon Richardson and the Futurenauts: Episode 3 - WorkHello@jonandthefuturenauts.comIt was the best of times. It was the worst of times. Humanity stands at a crossroads. The mighty forces of progress have lifted billions out of poverty. Energy has lit and warmed (or cooled) our homes and powered us overland, sea and into the air. We grow enough food to feed 10 billion people. And for the first time

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