Jon Richardson and the Futurenauts
Episodes
S06 EP8: The Future of Juries
06 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jon, Ed & Mark are joined by Flora Page KC, a leading barrister who represented wrongly accused subpostmasters in the Post Office Horizon IT scandal t...
S06 EP7: Future of Ecocide featuring Jojo Mehta
20 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Deliberately killing the environment at an ecosystem level should really be a crime against humanity, as well as against nature. And in the future i...
S06 EP6: The Future of Uncertainty
13 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Joined by ‘Uncertainty experts’ Katherine Templar-Lewis & Sam Conniff the boys dig into one of the root causes of all our terrible decision-making...
S06 EP5: Climate truth-bombs & unburnable carbon’ with special guest Mark Campanale
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Doubling the number of ‘Marks’ in the podcast (again) the boys discuss declining male fertility, why markets still value fossil fuels we can’t b...
S06 EP4: The Most Wonderful Tim of the Year
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jon and the Futurenauts slide sideways into their festive final show of 2025 with pioneering space bubble greenhouse gardener and optimistic curmudgeo...
S06 EP3: Laying down some firehose - with Kresse Wesling
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jon and the Futurenauts get into some serious upcycling adventures with the phenomenal Moose-inspired Kresse, self-declared ‘waste addict, co-founde...
S06 EP2: They think it’s all Clover!
28 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode features special guest and literal ‘force of nature’ activist Clover Hogan, with passionate thoughts on how it feels, and what to do ...
S06 EP1: Back To The Pub
14 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After an 18 month hangover from Series 5, the boys return older, wiser and in wide-eyed blinking horror at what’s happened in the interim. Joining...
S5 EP12: “Gardening, ball-gigs and going live”
15 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Back (finally) for a final finale of season five, Ed, Jon and Mark get stuck into gardening for the climate crisis, celebs in Vegas and their forthcom...
S5 EP11: Festive Fecking Special
27 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jon creates a celebrity quiz for Ed and Mark to test their popular cultural knowledge, everyone valiantly attempts to create uplifting moments and we ...
S5 EP10: The Future with John Elkington
20 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 p...
S5 EP9: Future of Pets
13 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With special (self-invited!) guests veteran vets Jen Gale and Justine Shotton, the boys dig into the prospects for our feathered, furry and scaled fri...
S5 EP8: The Rest is Ed
06 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Insurance industry doom loops, cat-trained humans and Mark’s poetry debut all feature in a listener feedback special with that potty-mouthed dirty l...
S5 EP7: Future of Bananas
29 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The nation’s favourite leathery berry is at risk! Join Jon, Mark, Ed and special guest Emma Stewart-Smith of Bioversity International for a banana b...
S5 EP6: Future of talking to kids about climate
15 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With special guest award-winning ‘Carbon Diaries’ author Saci Lloyd, Jon, Ed and Mark dig into the dilemmas and tensions of talking apocalypse wit...
S5 EP5: For the love of Emma
07 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
S5 EP5: Jon reveals just how Machiavellian he can be in the pursuit of looking like the good guy… and why the answer to almost everything is probabl...
S5 EP4: The unbearable lightness of existential doubt
18 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
S5 EP4: Keeping our shit together, the point of public inquiries, and how not to record an outro Get in touch with the show with any questions or top...
S5 EP3: The Future of Neurodiversity
11 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
“Jon, Mark & Ed talk with special guest legendary comedian Shaparak Khorsandi about her new book ‘Scatterbrain’ and her experiences (and Mark’...
S5 EP2: So-called Net Zero, the ‘real’ world, cults & civil planetary pints with convivial people
27 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
S5 EP2: So-called Net Zero, the ‘real’ world, cults & civil planetary pints with convivial people. We revisit the joys of ‘traincations’, Mar...
S5 EP1: The Future of Human: Animal Communication
20 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this first ever full line-up LIVE show to kick off Series 5 Jon, Mark & Ed are joined by special guests Tom Mustil (author of ‘How to speak whale...
S4 EP12: Sh*t futures, trilemmas, and going Live
17 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 fur...
S4 EP11: Traincations, dog-riding, and a feast of consequences
28 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
S4 EP11: Traincations, dog-riding and a feast of consequences Get in touch with the show; [email protected] TWITTER: @JANDTHEF Than...
S4 EP10: Unequality, social fitness & marketing the apocalypse
15 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
S4 EP10: Unequality, social fitness & marketing the apocalypse Get in touch with the show; [email protected] TWITTER: @JANDTHEF Tha...
S4 EP9: ‘Rewilding, sleep squeaks and jogging with Enya’
08 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Get in touch with the show; [email protected] TWITTER: @JANDTHEF Thanks, Jon, Ed, and Mark. A 'Keep it Light Media' Production Al...
S4 EP8: 'Julian! Get me an acid latte'
03 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
S4 EP8: 'Julian! Get me an acid latte' Get in touch with the show; [email protected] TWITTER: @JANDTHEF Thanks, Jon, Ed, and Mark...
S4 EP7: Davos, C-bombs & the right to ramble
25 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
S4 EP7: Davos, C-bombs & the right to ramble Get in touch with the show; [email protected] TWITTER: @JANDTHEF Thanks, Jon, Ed, and ...
S4 EP6: New year, new future(nauts)...
18 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Get in touch with the show; [email protected] TWITTER: @JANDTHEF A 'Keep it Light Media' Production All enquiries: hello@keepitli...
S4 EP5: It's A.I. Wonderful Life
23 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
For the last episode of 2022 Jon attempts to be relentlessly positive. We also discuss the big topics: The landscape and future of A.I. Is tea overr...
S4 EP4: In sickness and in health
15 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Get in touch with the show; [email protected] TWITTER: @JANDTHEF Thanks, Jon, Ed, and Mark. A 'Keep it Light Media' Production Al...
S4 EP3: Sporting politics, protestation, and polyamory
30 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
S4 EP3: Sporting politics, protestation, and polyamory Get in touch with the show; [email protected] TWITTER: @JANDTHEF Thanks, Jon...
S4 EP2: Empathy, butt plugs, and Seitan worship
22 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
S4 EP2: Empathy, butt plugs, and Seitan worship Get in touch with the show; [email protected] TWITTER: @JANDTHEF Thanks, Jon, Ed, a...
S4 EP1: Back! To The Future!
15 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We are back! Back, to the future. We catch up on everything that's been going on in our lives (and more importantly the world) since we last met. And ...
TOPIA SPECIAL 02: The Egg (The Futurenauts interview with Lucy Cooke)
10 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
“If Finding Nemo was real, after Nemo's mum had been eaten by barracuda, his dad would have flipped gender and had sex with his son, which doesn't...
S3 EP12: The Future of Systems (With Michael Pawlyn)
30 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
S3 EP12: The Future of Systems with Michael Pawlyn Our guest this week joining to discuss the future of systems is the brilliant Michael Pawlyn. BIO: ...
JRATFN - War in Ukraine (with Lieutenant General Richard Nugee)
21 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
JRATFN - War in Ukraine (with Lieutenant General Richard Nugee)This episode we're joined once again by Lieutenant General Richard Nugee CB CVO CBE to ...
TOPIA SPECIAL 01: The Big Bang (The Futurenauts interview with Jon Richardson)
28 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
TOPIA SPECIAL 01: The Big Bang (The Futurenauts interview with Jon Richardson)Welcome to the first in this special TOPIA series of candid conversation...
S3 EP11: The Future of the Office (With Julia Hobsbawm)
19 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
S3 EP11: The Future of the office (With Julia Hobsbawm) Our guest this week joining to discuss the future of the office is the brilliant Julia Hobsbaw...
S3 - EP10: The Future of the Citizen (With Jon Alexander)
09 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
S3 EP10: The Future of the Citizen (With Jon Alexander) Our guest this week joining to discuss the future of the citizen and citizenship is the brilli...
S3 - EP9: The Future of Carbon Drawdown (with Dr Gabrielle Walker)
02 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
S3 EP9: The Future of Carbon Drawdown (with Dr Gabrielle Walker) Our guest this week joining to discuss the future of carbon drawdown is the brilliant...
S3 - EP8: "Happy" "New" Year
06 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
S3 - EP8: "Happy" "New" Year In this episode we reflect on and discuss the events of 2021 and look forward to 2022 with as much hope and optimism as w...
S3 - EP7: The Future of Trust (with Rachel Botsman)
17 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
S3 - EP7: The Future of Trust (with Rachel Botsman) Our guest this week joining to discuss the future of trust is the brilliant author and lecturer - ...
S3 - EP6: The Future of the Military (with Lieutenant General Richard Nugee)
08 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
S3 - EP6: The Future of the Military (with Lieutenant General Richard Nugee)Our guest this week joining to discuss the future of the Military is Lieut...
S3 - EP5: The Future of Future Generations (with Jane Davidson)
01 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
S3 - EP5: The future of future generations (with Jane Davidson) Our guest this week joining to discuss the future of future generations is the brillia...
S3 - EP4: The Future of the State (with James Plunkett)
24 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
S3 - EP4: The Future of the State (with James Plunkett)Our guest this week joining to discuss the future of the state is the brilliant James Plunkett ...
S3 - EP3: The Future of Race (with Nova Reid)
03 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jon Richardson and the Futurenauts: S3 - EP3: The Future of Race (with Nova Reid)Our guest this week joining to discuss the future of race is the acti...
S3 - EP2: The Future of Leadership (with Margaret Heffernan)
27 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jon Richardson and the Futurenauts: S3 - EP2: The Future of Leadership (with Margaret Heffernan)Our guest this week joining to discuss the future of l...
S3 - EP1: The Future of Religion (with Sanderson Jones)
21 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jon Richardson and the Futurenauts: S3 - EP1: The Future of Religion (with Sanderson Jones) We are back! Series 3 starts with a big one, it's a look a...
World Environment Day Special
05 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
World Environment Day Special Ahead of the Series 3 launch later in the year we get together to discuss World Environment Day 9and a whole load of oth...
S2 - EP12: James Robinson and the sweet potato fries
03 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
S2 - EP12: James Robinson and the sweet potato fries As series two comes to an end, we ask you dear listeners to send us any follow up questions you h...
S2 - EP11: The Future of Population
24 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
S2 - EP11: The Future of Population For our penultimate episode of this series we tackle the subject of population.We hope you enjoy. Please rate and ...
S2 - EP10: The Future of Sh*t (with Rose George)
17 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
S2 - EP10: The Future of Sh*t (with Rose George) Future of Sh*t - joined by Rose George, author of The Big Necessity, the team continue their journey ...
S2 - EP9: The Future of Death (with Cariad Lloyd)
10 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
S2 - EP9: The Future of Death with Cariad LloydJoining us this episode is the brillaint comedian, actor and writer Cariad Lloyd (who also hosts the aw...
S2 - EP8: Client Earth special with James Thornton & Brian Eno
03 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
S2 - EP8: Client Earth special with James Thornton & Brian EnoIt's our absolute pleasure to welcome two very special guests on this episode - environm...
S2 - EP7: Thinking Meat
27 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
S2 - EP7: Thinking Meat The Futurenauts don't do predictions. But this episode we take a look at the year ahead and discuss what might, could, and sho...
S2 - EP6: Jingle Richardson and the Futurenauts' Christmas Wrap Up
23 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
S2 - EP6: Jingle Richardson and the Futurenauts' Christmas Wrap UpThis episode we take a look at the year gone - both the lows and surprisingly, some ...
S2 - EP5: The Future of Protest (With Farhana Yamin and John Jordan)
16 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
S2 - EP5: The Future of Protest (With Farhana Yamin and John Jordan) This episode we are joined in the studio by two fantastic guests to discuss the f...
S2 - EP4: The Future of Pubs (with J. Mark Dodds)
09 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
S2 - EP4: The Future of Pubs (with J. Mark Dodds)This episode we are joined in the studio by J. Mark Dodds to discuss the future of pubs and Mark and ...
S2 - EP3: The Future of Cancer (with Dr Kat Arney)
02 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
S2 - EP3: The Future of Cancer... (with Dr Kat Arney) This episode we are joined in the studio by the brilliant and award winning science writer, auth...
S2 - EP2: The Future of Sex (with Lucy Beaumont and Cindy Gallop)
25 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
S2 - EP2: The future of sex... (with Lucy Beaumont and Cindy Gallop) For episode two we discuss the future of sex with two amazing guests - comedian L...
S2 - EP1: The Future of Economics (with Kate Raworth)
18 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jon Richardson and the Futurenauts: S2 - EP1: Economics (with Kate Raworth) We are back! Series 2 starts with the most requested subject we had from l...
Episode 12 - The Bearing of Souls...
03 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jon Richardson and the Futurenauts: Episode 12 - The Bearing of Souls...As the series comes to an end, we look back and reflect on what we've discusse...
Episode 11 - The Future of Fashion
26 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jon Richardson and the Futurenauts: Episode 11 - FashionGet in touch with the show;[email protected]: @JANDTHEF A 'Keep it Lig...
Episode 10 - The Future of Healthcare
19 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jon Richardson and the Futurenauts: Episode 10 - HealthcareGet in touch with the show;[email protected]: @JRATFN A 'Keep it Li...
Episode 9 - The Future of Nature
12 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jon Richardson and the Futurenauts: Episode 9 - NatureGet in touch with the show;[email protected]: @JRATFN A 'Keep it Light M...
Episode 8 - The Future of Climate Change
05 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jon Richardson and the Futurenauts: Episode 8 - Climate [email protected] was the best of times. It was the worst of times. Human...
Episode 7 - The Future of Government
29 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jon Richardson and the Futurenauts: Episode 7 - [email protected] was the best of times. It was the worst of times. Humanity ...
Episode 6 - The Future of Travel
22 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jon Richardson and the Futurenauts: Episode 6 - [email protected] was the best of times. It was the worst of times. Humanity stan...
Episode 5 - The Future of Education
15 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jon Richardson and the Futurenauts: Episode 5 - Education [email protected] was the best of times. It was the worst of times. Humanity...
Episode 4 - The Future of Energy
08 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jon Richardson and the Futurenauts: Episode 4 - [email protected] was the best of times. It was the worst of times. Humanity stan...
Episode 3 - The Future of Work
30 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jon Richardson and the Futurenauts: Episode 3 - [email protected] was the best of times. It was the worst of times. Humanity stands...
Episode 2 - The Future of Food
24 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jon Richardson and the Futurenauts: Episode 2 - [email protected] was the best of times. It was the worst of times. Humanity stands...
Episode 1 - The state of play...
15 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jon Richardson and the Futurenauts: Episode 1 'The State of play...'In this episode: Pandemics, Italian swearing, the real meaning of ‘apocalypse', ...