The Next Generation

I had such a good time talking with Meghan Daum in LA! She is the author of seven books including My Misspent Youth, The Problem With Everything, and the award-winning The Unspeakable: And Other Subjects Of Discussion. She’s also the host of The Unspeakeasy Podcast and founder of The Unspeakeasy, a forum devoted to viewpoint diversity and free expression.This production was made possible by DFI Rentals - book gear for your next shoot here: https://www.dfirentals.com/Subscribe to my Substack to send in questions for upcoming guests! https://elliotbewick.substack.com/Check out Meghan’s Substack: https://www.theunspeakablepodcast.com/Find more from Meghan: https://www.meghandaum.com/CHAPTERS:00:00 “Culture is being held hostage by its own hyperbole”08:39 Why don’t Gen Z want normal jobs?15:03 Seductive half truths18:57 Amusing ourselves to death24:17 Where the Gen Z pursuit of happiness goes wrong32:20 “Hysteria is monetisable” and the flaws of feminism45:37 How feminism negatively affects both sexes49:07 How do we move forward from this?52:42 The Gen Z shift towards Christianity56:55 Charlie Kirk’s assassination59:20 Is it irresponsible to sit on the fence?1:13:14 New media pushes us into echo chambers1:22:10 Are Gen Z growing up in a uniquely difficult time?1:27:45 Are too many people going to university?1:32:34 Why are you so vocal in the trans debate?1:39:36 Should we use preferred pronouns?1:45:30 Attitudes around transgenderism are changing1:53:12 Is there such a thing as ‘true trans’?1:55:56 What’s the way forward for Gen Z?1:58:48 Final thoughtsMy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elliotbewick/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@elliotbewickX: https://x.com/elliotbewickABOUT THE NEXT GENERATION: In a world saturated by social media and marked by skyrocketing rates of anxiety, depression, and ADHD among Gen Z, young people are growing up in a landscape of chaos and contradiction. While protests swell in city streets and activists hurl soup at famous artworks to demand climate action, a quieter crisis unfolds within - the mental and emotional battles faced by a generation trying to make sense of it all.The Next Generation is hosted by 20-year-old Elliot Bewick, offering a raw and honest look at the world through the eyes of those living in it. Bringing together insight from professionals and young people on the ground, this podcast isn’t here to complain or chase clout. It’s here to bend the arc of the modern world towards solutions, truth and a love for the beautiful adventure of life itself.

In this engaging discussion, Cillian Dunne, an author and investigative researcher, shares his firsthand experiences living with Carlos Wittgreen, the right-hand man of Manuel Noriega. He reveals gripping tales of assassination attempts and the intertwining of the CIA with Noriega's regime. Cillian unpacks the Iran-Contra Affair, the drug trade's rise, and the U.S.'s role in bolstering dangerous leaders. His insights into loyalty and conviction from working with a dictator's inner circle bring a unique perspective on power dynamics and intelligence.

Chris Griffin is the 23 year old host of The Pocket Podcast. He talks all things self improvement, mindset and gives people the key to building a fulfilled life. Chris has interviewed some of the most successful, extraordinary individuals in the world and is a remarkable friend of the show. We sat down at the end of our podcast tour in Los Angeles to reflect on the trip and broader lessons about life.Subscribe to Chris: https://www.youtube.com/@UCyNGHHdgK17AW7cYToya_pg Follow Chris on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepocketpodcast/Subscribe to my Substack to see bonus questions and send in your own for future guests! https://elliotbewick.substack.com/My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elliotbewick/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@elliotbewickX: https://x.com/elliotbewickABOUT THE NEXT GENERATION: In a world saturated by social media and marked by skyrocketing rates of anxiety, depression, and ADHD among Gen Z, young people are growing up in a landscape of chaos and contradiction. While protests swell in city streets and activists hurl soup at famous artworks to demand climate action, a quieter crisis unfolds within - the mental and emotional battles faced by a generation trying to make sense of it all.The Next Generation is hosted by 20-year-old Elliot Bewick, offering a raw and honest look at the world through the eyes of those living in it. Bringing together insight from professionals and young people on the ground, this podcast isn’t here to complain or chase clout. It’s here to bend the arc of the modern world towards solutions, truth and a love for the beautiful adventure of life itself.

Benny Forer, a veteran criminal prosecutor at the Los Angeles District Attorney's Office, dives deep into how AI is reshaping crime and justice. He addresses the troubling implications of AI-generated child sexual abuse materials and the challenges of AI in evidence authenticity. Benny debates the morality of vigilante groups like Anonymous and explores whether laws should evolve from our moral compass. The conversation also touches on the risks of predictive policing and the balance between privacy rights and surveillance in a tech-driven world.

Renaldo Gouws is a YouTuber, Industrial Psychologist and former politician - he served as a member of the national assembly in South Africa and is one of the most established cultural commentators in the country, with his YouTube channel boasting over 200K subscribers, posting topical updates on South African current affairs. After being accused of racism due to comments he made in a video back in 2010, he was expelled from the Democratic Alliance and resigned from Parliament.Literally TODAY I was fortunate enough to sit down with Renaldo to discuss the Gender Based Violence protests hitting the country, the upcoming G20 summit as well as go back to his cancellation last year and what actually happened... Enjoy! Subscribe to Renaldo: https://www.youtube.com/@RenaldoGFollow him on X: https://x.com/RenaldoGouwsSubscribe to my Substack to see bonus questions and send in your own for future guests! https://elliotbewick.substack.com/CHAPTERS:00:00 What Is Happening With Gender Based Violence in South Africa?05:22 Why Is This So Prevalent in South Africa?09:23 Is There an Incompatibility of Cultures? 15:38 Black Economic Empowerment vs Dei 19:07 Is There a Justification for Bee Policies? 27:47 Will the US Actually Be at the G20?34:28 the Rise of Political Bots Online 36:43 Social Media Is Now Shaping Reality 41:38 How Do I Know I Can Trust Renaldo’s Takes on Media Bias? 45:28 the Rise of ‘Truth Seekers’ Online55:52 Is Renaldo a Free Speech Absolutist? 57:03 Renaldo’s Resignation From Government Last Year01:09:40 the Fallout of Renaldo Stepping Down 01:15:45 Takeaways From the Current State of South AfricaMy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elliotbewick/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@elliotbewickX: https://x.com/elliotbewickABOUT THE NEXT GENERATION: In a world saturated by social media and marked by skyrocketing rates of anxiety, depression, and ADHD among Gen Z, young people are growing up in a landscape of chaos and contradiction. While protests swell in city streets and activists hurl soup at famous artworks to demand climate action, a quieter crisis unfolds within - the mental and emotional battles faced by a generation trying to make sense of it all.The Next Generation is hosted by 20-year-old Elliot Bewick, offering a raw and honest look at the world through the eyes of those living in it. Bringing together insight from professionals and young people on the ground, this podcast isn’t here to complain or chase clout. It’s here to bend the arc of the modern world towards solutions, truth and a love for the beautiful adventure of life itself.

I’m often tempted to go lone wolf mode, but friendship expert Jaimie Krems came along to tell me why I’m dumb.An Associate Professor of Psychology and Director of the UCLA Center for Friendship Research, Jaimie is one of the world authorities on friendship; what it is and why we desperately need it. She brought the stats about the material benefits of friendship, as well as the differing ways friendship functions among men, women, and between the sexes. I learnt so much!This production was made possible by DFI Rentals - book gear for your next shoot here: https://www.dfirentals.com/Subscribe to my Substack to see the bonus questions and send in your own for upcoming guests! https://elliotbewick.substack.com/Check out more of Jaimie's research at: https://www.kremslab.com/ or https://www.center-for-friendship.com/Follow Jaimie on X: https://x.com/JaimieKremsCHAPTERS00:00 Can men and women just be friends?04:22 What is friendship for?08:32 What does Gen Z get wrong about friendship?13:14 What are the best signifiers that someone wants to be friends?16:50 The material benefits of friendship21:26 The problem with ‘lone wolf’ mode23:24 How do you seek out new friends without seeming needy?26:15 What’s your advice for those struggling to make friends?28:10 How do male and female friendships differ?33:24 The function of venting36:53 How we compete for friends42:50 How social media impacts our relationships48:04 What are our preferences for age-gaps in friendships?50:38 How do you manage the power balance of a friendship?55:55 What Game Theory teaches us about friendship1:01:02 Tips for the viewer1:03:10 The benefits of older mentors1:05:47 Elliot: “Why am I so attracted to older women?”1:07:21 What sex dolls tell us about preferences1:09:52 How do sexual and platonic relationships interlink?1:13:15 Do we optimise for kind friends?1:15:38 How can Gen Z stop being so isolated?My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elliotbewick/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@elliotbewickX: https://x.com/elliotbewickABOUT THE NEXT GENERATION: In a world saturated by social media and marked by skyrocketing rates of anxiety, depression, and ADHD among Gen Z, young people are growing up in a landscape of chaos and contradiction. While protests swell in city streets and activists hurl soup at famous artworks to demand climate action, a quieter crisis unfolds within - the mental and emotional battles faced by a generation trying to make sense of it all.The Next Generation is hosted by 20-year-old Elliot Bewick, offering a raw and honest look at the world through the eyes of those living in it. Bringing together insight from professionals and young people on the ground, this podcast isn’t here to complain or chase clout. It’s here to bend the arc of the modern world towards solutions, truth and a love for the beautiful adventure of life itself.

I was so excited to speak to psychotherapist Stella O'Malley, who I’ve followed for years now. She believes trans-identification is a mental health issue, and provides psychological support to many with gender dysphoria, as well as detransitioners. Some of what she told me was shocking, and some of it made so much sense once explained. Check out the chapters below to see the kind of wild stuff we covered!As well as her extensive work in private practice, Stella is a best-selling author, having written five books on parenting, mental health and gender dysphoria. She is also the founder of ‘Genspect’, an international organisation that advocates for a healthy approach to sex and gender.Subscribe to my Substack to see the bonus questions and send in your own for future guests! https://elliotbewick.substack.com/Stella’s website: https://www.stellaomalley.com/Genspect: https://genspect.org/CHAPTERS00:00 Why transitioning is evidence of mental illness06:58 How medical transition harms the body13:40 Suicidality increases after medical transition15:00 Why are so many trans-identifying people autistic?19:23 ‘If I’m not happy all the time, something is wrong’28:57 Stella’s personal experience of gender dysphoria35:11 “My Sexual awakening released me from gender dysphoria”42:01 What would have happened to you if you’d grown up in this era?45:18 Where did the therapy industry go wrong?55:57 Online therapy is a sh*t show59:11 The concept of ‘professional deformation’1:00:49 Technology is robbing Gen Z and future generations1:10:22 The huge rise in autism diagnosesMy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elliotbewick/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@elliotbewickX: https://x.com/elliotbewickABOUT THE NEXT GENERATION: In a world saturated by social media and marked by skyrocketing rates of anxiety, depression, and ADHD among Gen Z, young people are growing up in a landscape of chaos and contradiction. While protests swell in city streets and activists hurl soup at famous artworks to demand climate action, a quieter crisis unfolds within - the mental and emotional battles faced by a generation trying to make sense of it all.The Next Generation is hosted by 20-year-old Elliot Bewick, offering a raw and honest look at the world through the eyes of those living in it. Bringing together insight from professionals and young people on the ground, this podcast isn’t here to complain or chase clout. It’s here to bend the arc of the modern world towards solutions, truth and a love for the beautiful adventure of life itself.

A lot of people are talking about the idea of white people paying compensation to black people whose ancestors were slaves. Is this fair? I talk to historian Rafe Heydel-Mankoo about this, whether the British Empire was evil, and what the stats say about how racist Britons actually are.Rafe has provided live television commentary for every major royal or ceremonial event of the past 20+ years, appearing on BBC, SKY, FOX, ABC, CBS, CNN, CBC and so on. In addition to the Monarchy, Rafe specialises in British national identity, the Lords and immigration.Check out Rafe’s YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/c/rafalhmFollow Rafe on X: https://x.com/RafHMSubscribe to my Substack to see bonus questions and send in your own for future guests! https://elliotbewick.substack.com/CHAPTERS:00:00 Are reparations just a cash grab?09:04 What about descendants of slaves who are impoverished today?14:51 How would reparations be implemented?19:16 Is history being politicised?30:15 Is there really a conspiracy to destabilise the West?38:16 Is modern teaching ‘brainwashing’?43:03 How racist are the British?50:56 What can we do to turn this around?58:48 Gen Z need to see the value of free speech1:07:45 What have you changed your mind on?My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elliotbewick/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@elliotbewickX: https://x.com/elliotbewickABOUT THE NEXT GENERATION: In a world saturated by social media and marked by skyrocketing rates of anxiety, depression, and ADHD among Gen Z, young people are growing up in a landscape of chaos and contradiction. While protests swell in city streets and activists hurl soup at famous artworks to demand climate action, a quieter crisis unfolds within - the mental and emotional battles faced by a generation trying to make sense of it all.The Next Generation is hosted by 20-year-old Elliot Bewick, offering a raw and honest look at the world through the eyes of those living in it. Bringing together insight from professionals and young people on the ground, this podcast isn’t here to complain or chase clout. It’s here to bend the arc of the modern world towards solutions, truth and a love for the beautiful adventure of life itself.

George of TheTinMen returns to the show for his third appearance, in this episode we take the YouGov Misogyny test and fail what is a childish, divisive and disappointing test, once again demonising men and spreading fear of 'modern misogyny.' We dissect why this test is stupid and delve into some of the important issues facing men in 2025. Enjoy!Follow George on Instagram:   / thetinmen  Subscribe to my Substack to see bonus questions and send in your own for future guests! https://elliotbewick.substack.com/CHAPTERS:00:00 Exposing George as a Misogynist (Begins)00:24 Believe Women’s Gains Last 25 Years Bad for Men 01:24 Believe Women Have Things Better Than Men in Society 09:20 Believe Purpose of Feminism Is to Put Men Down14:33 Majority of Women Want to Date Top 20% of Men 26:11 Believe Women Are More Attracted to Aggressive/Dominant Men 27:40 Believe Women Should Dress Attractive for Their Partner 29:49 Believe Man Is Entitled to S*X After Paying for Drinks 31:18 Believe It Is Wrong for Women With Many S*Xual Partners, Not Men35:47 Believe Woman’s Fault if She Is Sad in Some Circumstances 37:59 Favourable View of Andrew Tate38:38 Have a Negative Opinion of Women39:12 Results 39:44 Why This Survey Is So Disappointing 43:03 George’s Concerns About Male Circumcision 52:30 How Anti-Trans Activists Scapegoat Men 1:03:52 How Modern Feminism Is So Sneaky 1:08:26 Why Men Need 2 Guy Nights Out a Week1:11:23 Why Pride Blocks Men From Being Happy1:20:02 Why George Feels Politically Homeless1:23:51 Why George Created Thetinmen1:29:15 the New Men’s Health StrategyMy Instagram:   / elliotbewick  TikTok:   / elliotbewick  X: https://x.com/elliotbewickABOUT THE NEXT GENERATION: In a world saturated by social media and marked by skyrocketing rates of anxiety, depression, and ADHD among Gen Z, young people are growing up in a landscape of chaos and contradiction. While protests swell in city streets and activists hurl soup at famous artworks to demand climate action, a quieter crisis unfolds within - the mental and emotional battles faced by a generation trying to make sense of it all.The Next Generation is hosted by 20-year-old Elliot Bewick, offering a raw and honest look at the world through the eyes of those living in it. Bringing together insight from professionals and young people on the ground, this podcast isn’t here to complain or chase clout. It’s here to bend the arc of the modern world towards solutions, truth and a love for the beautiful adventure of life itself.

I sat JimmyTheGiant down to get a better understanding of his immigration stance and evolving worldviews. Having once been down the 'alt right pipeline' as he likes to call it, Jimmy now considers himself firmly on the left.I’ve been watching JimmyTheGiant for years, so I absolutely loved sitting down and talking through his ideas, both ones I agreed and disagreed with! Jimmy produces video essays on culture and current affairs such as 'Why You are Being LIED to About Immigration' and 'The "Islamification" of Britain?'Check out his Channel! https://www.youtube.com/@JimmyTheGiantJimmy on X: https://x.com/jimthegiant Jimmy on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/jimmythegiantuk/ CHAPTERS00:00 Are 40% of sexual assaults committed by foreigners?08:01 Is there misinformation on both political sides?13:24 Is the outrage over immigration just a moral panic?18:00 Are you happy with this level of illegal immigration?22:52 The migrant hotel problem26:46 Are migrants lying about where they’re from?28:42 The crackdown on spouse visas32:18 Are we xenophobic against brown people?39:23 Cringe corporate virtue signalling43:09 Wouldn’t a genuine asylum seeker stay in a safe country like France?47:59 “Some people have to come here because they are unable to apply for asylum in their own country”50:53 How many people should we be letting in?56:43 Are certain values incompatible with British society?1:02:20 Are Christianity and nationalism tools to control people?1:07:02 Elliot and Jimmy’s relationships with Christianity1:11:09 British complaint culture Vs American positivity1:18:50 The trade-offs of capitalism and socialism1:25:09 Should we even have billionaires?1:32:17 Do you have any ideological hangovers from when you were right wing?1:35:22 Smug centrism and the fear of joining a tribe1:41:11 Wrapping upMy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elliotbewick/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@elliotbewickX: https://x.com/elliotbewickABOUT THE NEXT GENERATION: In a world saturated by social media and marked by skyrocketing rates of anxiety, depression, and ADHD among Gen Z, young people are growing up in a landscape of chaos and contradiction. While protests swell in city streets and activists hurl soup at famous artworks to demand climate action, a quieter crisis unfolds within - the mental and emotional battles faced by a generation trying to make sense of it all.The Next Generation is hosted by 20-year-old Elliot Bewick, offering a raw and honest look at the world through the eyes of those living in it. Bringing together insight from professionals and young people on the ground, this podcast isn’t here to complain or chase clout. It’s here to bend the arc of the modern world towards solutions, truth and a love for the beautiful adventure of life itself.