
The After On Podcast
We dive deep into the science, tech, and social issues explored in the novel "After On." It's NOT necessary to be an "After On" reader to listen, learn & enjoy this podcast!
Latest episodes

Feb 20, 2018 • 1h 8min
21: Neural Imaging and ... Telepathy? | Mary Lou Jepsen
Serial entrepreneur Mary Lou Jepsen discusses revolutionizing medical imaging and telepathy technology. Topics include MRI accessibility, innovative screen technology, neural imaging advancements, ethical implications of neurotechnology, and the future of healthcare innovations.

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Jan 17, 2018 • 1h 7min
20: Radical Life Extension | Aubrey de Grey
Aubrey de Grey is a highly credentialed scientist who believes it's within our grasp to REVERSE human aging in the next few decades. Dozens of scientists are now executing on his plan, funded by extremely smart backers including Peter Thiel.

Jan 2, 2018 • 1h 14min
19: A Lightning Tour of the After On Universe
A wide-ranging set of excerpts from the After On audiobook, read brilliant folks including John Hodgman, Felicia Day, Jesse Cox, Tom Merritt. Back to "normal" episodes next week, promise! :-)

Dec 22, 2017 • 1h 25min
18: It's Really After On
This week, Broadway's own January LaVoy and legendary fantasy writer Patrick Rothfuss read/perform the the opening of the After On audiobook (plus quite a bit more). With some notes & observations from the author.

Dec 13, 2017 • 1h 45min
17: The Past Present & Future of Cryptocurrency | Coinbase Co-Founder Fred Ehrsam
Whether you’re a cryptocurrency novice or expert, this episode will teach you a ton. My guest, Fred Ehrsam, founded the world’s largest platform for storing & trading Bitcoin and more. Just us for a full crypto education!

Nov 29, 2017 • 1h 36min
16: The Promise & Peril in YOUR Genes | Robert Green
You will soon have access to a dizzying battery of facts about your health. Some could be horrid or positive on a life-changing scale! But most will be wildly ambiguous. Should you peek? NOTE: This is NOT just hypothetical.

Nov 21, 2017 • 1h 23min
15. Music Piracy | The Extraterrestrial Threat
A vast alien civilization is so into American pop music, it recently committed the biggest copyright violation since the dawn of time. Against us! How should humanity respond? A special (and rather playful) episode with John Hodgman.

Nov 14, 2017 • 1h 17min
14: The Future (if any) of Jobs | Andrew McAfee
Andy McAfee of MIT is a leading thinker about how robotics and other automation will influence the future of work and jobs. We touch on some scary stuff - plus some delightful notes of optimism!

Oct 31, 2017 • 1h 18min
13: Medium, Twitter, and Networked Words | Ev Williams
Ev Williams co-founded and ran both Twitter and Blogger.com, and is now the founder/CEO of Medium. He’s a deep thinker about ideas morph & travel, and is carving out a place for thoughtful, serious writing online.

Oct 24, 2017 • 1h 20min
12. TED Talks + Organization | Chris Anderson
Chris Anderson, the head of TED, shares his fascinating insights into the art of oratory and effective communication. He delves into the evolution of TED as a global platform for idea sharing and its impact on communities. Anderson reflects on his personal journey from entrepreneurship to philanthropy, emphasizing the power of storytelling in connecting cultures. He discusses how modern media transforms communication, and highlights TED's mission to empower communities through knowledge, offering hope for a connected future.