Jon Richardson and the Futurenauts
Keep It Light Media
Comedian 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.com
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.com
Episodes
Mentioned books
Nov 15, 2023 • 58min
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 • 40min
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.
5 snips
Oct 18, 2023 • 54min
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.
8 snips
Oct 11, 2023 • 1h 21min
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.
14 snips
Sep 27, 2023 • 57min
S5 EP2: So-called Net Zero, the ‘real’ world, cults & civil planetary pints with convivial people
Topics discussed include traincations, getting manhandled at the House of Commons, the concept of the 'real world', joining cults, the future of civility, a new partnership with 'People, Planet, Pint', and the negative influence of social media.
Sep 20, 2023 • 1h 51min
S5 EP1: The Future of Human: Animal Communication
Tom Mustil, author of 'How to speak whale', and Holly Root Gutteridge, researcher in bioacoustics, join Jon, Mark, and Ed in a hilarious and philosophical adventure into human-animal communication. They discuss animal impersonations, share NSFW facts about Sea Otters, explore the science of animal sound and communication, and delve into the challenges and consequences of human-animal communication. They also discuss the heroic nature of dolphins and reflect on the ineffability of human-animal communication.
6 snips
Mar 17, 2023 • 44min
S4 EP12: Sh*t futures, trilemmas, and going Live
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.comTWITTER: @JANDTHEF Thanks,Jon, Ed, and Mark.A 'Keep it Light Media' ProductionAll enquiries: hello@keepitlightmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4 snips
Feb 28, 2023 • 43min
S4 EP11: Traincations, dog-riding, and a feast of consequences
S4 EP11: Traincations, dog-riding and a feast of consequencesGet in touch with the show;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 megaphone.fm/adchoices
4 snips
Feb 15, 2023 • 47min
S4 EP10: Unequality, social fitness & marketing the apocalypse
S4 EP10: Unequality, social fitness & marketing the apocalypseGet in touch with the show;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 megaphone.fm/adchoices
7 snips
Feb 8, 2023 • 41min
S4 EP9: ‘Rewilding, sleep squeaks and jogging with Enya’
Get in touch with the show;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 megaphone.fm/adchoices
