Jolty
Feeling JOLTY? Who isn’t?
We're navigating a world of giant jolts, smaller shocks, and daily bumps, bangs and bruises. It’s easy to just react and not elevate. Our podcast will help you lift your perspective above this JOLTY moment and focus on the ultimate direction of our business and personal lives. The future - as unexpected - from two praised and proven futurists – Adam Hanft and Faith Popcorn.
Latest episodes
Jul 12, 2022 • 41min
Researching America’s Future with Cyrus Beschloss
In this episode of Jolty, Adam and Faith are joined by Cyrus Beschloss, the son of the great historian Michael Beschloss. Cyrus is the founder of The Generation Lab, which is researching the key social, political, economic, and health trends shaping America’s youth today.
What exactly do kids in college today think about the most divisive and political issues of our time? How are they impacting the workforce? What’s the best way to phrase a poll question? Learn about all of this and more in today’s episode.
May 20, 2022 • 19min
CyberPsychology with Matt Klein
Adam and Faith welcome Matt Klein, cultural theorist and strategist, to discuss cyberpsychology, trends, and forecasting the future of cultural change.
Apr 8, 2022 • 21min
The Theory Behind Conspiracies with Tim Melley
With our world becoming more hyperpolarized with varying beliefs, Adam and Faith investigate conspiracy theories with Tim Melley to find out what attracts people to conspiracy and the tools to overcoming the theories .
Mar 6, 2022 • 19min
Intellectual Wandering and the Future of Cannabis with Julian Cohen, CIO at Canopy Growth
On this episode our intellectual wanderers Faith Popcorn and Adam Hanft journey into the world of Cannabis with Julian Cohen, Chief Innovation Officer at Canopy Growth. How can our lives be enhanced by cannabinoids in the future? Can cannabis be the mood management jolt needed to uplift spirits? Let’s JOLT!
Aug 16, 2021 • 21min
Home Sweet Home with author John Allen
Adam, Faith and Maggy return after a brief hiatus to connect with author John Allen, and discuss what makes a home, the importance of a place to call home, and how the pandemic has affected our sense of home and community.
Jul 5, 2021 • 26min
Creating Super-worlds and Houses on Mars- a look into the future of NFTs with Krista Kim and Hrish Lotlikar
Maggy, Adam, and Faith delve into the Super-worlds of Krista Kim and Hrish Lotlikar, as they discuss the Mars House, NFTs, ancient philosophy and the future of art and human interaction
Jun 21, 2021 • 17min
A Beautiful Vegan Start Up Talks The Ugly Truth About Leather w/ Helen Farr-Leander
In this episode, Maggy, Adam, and Faith connect with Helen Farr-Leander, founder and director of accessories brand Watson & Wolf. What was once a dream to specialize in leather turned into a mission of sustainability, environmental responsibility, and personal accountability in her newest venture. Let's Jolt!!!
May 24, 2021 • 19min
Post-Pandemic Parenting with Harold Koplewicz
Adam, Faith and Maggy welcome back Harold Koplewicz, to discuss post-pandemic parenting, navigating our 'new normal', and his new book "The Scaffold Effect"
May 10, 2021 • 22min
Forging Ahead in Substance Abuse Treatment -Eric Golnick & Eric Frieman
Adam, Faith, and Maggy connect with Eric Golnick and Eric Frieman to discuss "FORGE"- an outpatient approach to substance abuse intervention and mental health support.
Apr 26, 2021 • 25min
The World Needs More Social Health and Less Social Media - A Conversation with the Founder of Wisdo, Boaz Gaon
Maggy, Adam, and Faith welcome Boaz Gaon, CEO of Wisdo.com to discuss the healing power of community and using social media for social health, and not just likes. We dive into the inspiration behind Wisdo.com, and how the concept of helping others is allowing thousands to truly help and heal themselves.
