
Jon Richardson and the Futurenauts - The Book of Revelations
Jon Richardson and the Futurenauts - The Book of RevelationsComedian and professional worrier Jon Richardson doesn’t sleep much at night. The questions he is asking himself in the small, dark hours see to that. Are we going to run out of food? Is it already too late to stop climate change? Should I start learning Mandarin? Are killer death robots from the future already among us? Will my kids grow up to see a real tiger or giraffe? Why hasn’t anyone yet made an intelligent hairbrush? Oh they have? As you were…Playing on his own paranoia Jon will discuss his fears with guarded optimists Ed Gillespie and Mark Stevenson aka ‘The Futurenauts’. Authors, futurists and provocateurs, to ease Jon’s angst Ed and Mark take him on adventures through the futures we need that already exist today.Get in touch with the show - hello@jonandthefuturenauts.comA 'Keep it Light Media' ProductionFor sales and general enquiries - hello@keepitlightmedia.com
Latest episodes

Mar 15, 2024 • 45min
S5 EP12: “Gardening, ball-gigs and going live”
Exploration of gardening for the climate crisis and discussions on celebs in Vegas. Banter about upcoming festival slot and podcasting schedules. Hints at musical reflections, Futurenauts announcements, and rebooting democracy. Adventures in Australia and Scotland, navigating ADHD, and discussion on series 6 and Quantum Pig album.

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Dec 27, 2023 • 53min
S5 EP11: Festive Fecking Special
The hosts discuss their contrasting views on a Christmas song, their love for the new Peter Gabriel album, concerns about Elon Musk, acquisitions and ethical practices, older celebrities having babies, emails and a celebrity quiz, forgotten animals of Christmas, and their plans for the holiday.

Dec 20, 2023 • 1h 6min
S5 EP10: The Future with John Elkington
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.comTWITTER: @JANDTHEF Thanks,Jon, Ed, and Mark.A 'Keep it Light Media' ProductionAll enquiries: hello@keepitlightmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 13, 2023 • 53min
S5 EP9: Future of Pets
Veteran vet Jen Gale and Justine Shotton join the hosts to explore the future of pets. They discuss the environmental sustainability of pet ownership, the mental health benefits of having pets, and the challenges of responsible decision-making. The chapter also covers the impact of outdoor cats on wildlife and the relationship dynamics with AI or robot pets.

Dec 6, 2023 • 40min
S5 EP8: The Rest is Ed
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.comTWITTER: @JANDTHEF Thanks,Jon, Ed, and Mark.A 'Keep it Light Media' ProductionAll enquiries: hello@keepitlightmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 29, 2023 • 1h 9min
S5 EP7: Future of Bananas
This podcast explores the future of bananas, including their cultivation, biodiversity, and carbon footprint. It also delves into the dark history of big banana business and the efforts to bring back diversity in our diets. The hosts discuss the challenges of taking care of house plants and propose unique ideas like a regenerative music festival. The podcast concludes with a heartfelt poem about the sweetness and longing for the banana tree.

Nov 15, 2023 • 1h 2min
S5 EP6: Future of talking to kids about climate
Special guest Saci Lloyd joins the hosts to discuss talking to kids about climate. They delve into the dilemmas of discussing apocalypse with young people. The conversation becomes comedic as they touch on recycling, punching up, motivation, personal responsibility, Italy's low climate change preoccupation, and the importance of taking action. Pessimists thriving in crisis and humorous anecdotes are shared before the hosts express their gratitude and sign off.

Nov 7, 2023 • 44min
S5 EP5: For the love of Emma
The hosts discuss contrivance in TV entertainment and criticize incompetent politicians. They share their experiences speaking at the Romanian Climate Change Summit and trick-or-treating adventures. The emergence of damning evidence regarding the government's handling of the pandemic is explored, leading to discussions on reforming systems of governance. The role of women in conflict resolution is highlighted. The potential consequences of toxic squash syndrome are discussed.

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Oct 18, 2023 • 55min
S5 EP4: The unbearable lightness of existential doubt
The hosts discuss their experience at a sustainability tribal meeting, the challenges of retrofitting homes to meet low carbon standards, and the importance of investing in infrastructure. They also touch on the idea of a shadow cop summit and offering certification to green businesses.

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Oct 11, 2023 • 1h 22min
S5 EP3: The Future of Neurodiversity
Legendary comedian Shaparak Khorsandi talks about her new book 'Scatterbrain' and living with late diagnosis ADHD. The hosts discuss the concept of a nation of drivers and the ethical dilemmas of accepting money. They also explore the impact of undiagnosed ADHD, improving emotional regulation, and embracing neurodiversity.
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