The Next Generation

Blaire White, a transgender conservative commentator and YouTuber who recently converted to Christianity, discusses identity, politicization of trans issues, and changes in medical pathways. She talks about why some transitions surged then fell, concerns about youth surgeries and fertility, cultural clashes over pronouns and women’s spaces, and how faith reshaped her outlook.

Michael Smoak, fitness coach and founder of Higher Up Wellness who lost 65 lb, talks habits, authenticity, and leveling up life. He explores why the brain prefers familiar pain, the power of tiny consistent actions, and how to ‘cringe until it works.’ They discuss mortality, purpose, and serving others as a way to move past safety and into growth.

Mikhaila Peterson, co-founder of the Peterson Academy and creator of the Lion Diet, shares her long battle with chronic illness and years on antidepressants. She recounts harsh withdrawal, debates the chemical imbalance idea, and describes dietary and lifestyle approaches she found helpful. The conversation covers prescribing culture, youth mental health trends, resilience, and calls for better medical practices.

Bryce Crawford, a 22-year-old street preacher who found faith after battling depression, shares his story and mission. He talks about describing Jesus, why many young people resist faith, struggles between feelings and truth, suffering and free will, confronting extreme beliefs in public, and the need for honest debate and personal responsibility.

Savanna Faith Stone, a 20-year-old Christian conservative influencer and self-described tradwife who advises women on faith, marriage, and traditional roles. She discusses why feminism failed, argues for traditional gender roles and male household leadership, debates voting and family representation, and talks about beauty, dating advice, fertility concerns, and reclaiming presence from social media.

Jack Neel, a young podcast host and social-media entrepreneur who booked major controversial figures, discusses his rapid viral growth and monetization tactics. He talks about overcoming a paralysis disorder, building and regretting an exclusive-content business, and the strategies he used to book high-profile guests. The conversation also covers AI-driven anxiety, spirituality, truth as subjective, and the loneliness of success.

Connie Shaw used to be a liberal feminist and believer in trans rights. Today she is a gender critical conservative who speaks out for Israel. I asked Connie about how this happened, why it's so hard to escape the mainstream narratives Gen Z are being fed, and what's in store for our generation in the future.Connie is the External Affairs Officer at the Free Speech Union and a regular contributor at GB News.Get 20% off Jamie AI with my code ELLIOT. I use Jamie for every episode - research, notes during the recording and analysis of video performance after. Check it out:https://www.jamie-ai.com/Subscribe to my Substack to see bonus content and send in your questions for future guests! https://elliotbewick.substack.com/Connie on X: https://x.com/_ConnieShawCHAPTERS:00:00 How did you go from progressive to conservative?07:42 Why it’s so hard for Gen Z to see through the trans narrative11:54 Safe spaces at university16:34 Why are we scared to talk about certain subjects?19:32 Advice for speaking out26:00 Are we too focussed on safety?30:24 Do you feel pressure to go further right?35:42 Why I started speaking out for Israel45:09 You have to be cautious when making alliances51:10 What are the good traits of Gen Z?54:00 Why do you favour Judeo-Christian values?59:56 The idea of becoming religious scares me1:05:50 Are you optimistic about our generation?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.

Montgomery Toms is a 20 year old political activist. He stands for 'freedom and traditional liberal principles: life, liberty, and property, rejecting every modern attempt to erode our most basic human rights.' I spoke to him just two hours after he was assaulted for attempting a Steven Crowder style 'Change My Mind' debate on immigration in London. Here's the exclusive scoop... Get 20% off Jamie AI with my code ELLIOT. I use Jamie for every episode - research, notes during the recording and analysis of video performance after. Check it out:https://www.jamie-ai.com/Subscribe to my Substack to see bonus content and send in your questions for future guests! https://elliotbewick.substack.com/CHAPTERS:00:00 Montgomery’s Previous Arrest01:20 Assaulted for Trying to Debate…22:50 Young People Have Been Conditioned 24:30 Forced Out of University for My Views26:53 Reverse Racism 32:04 Is Montgomery Party-Aligned in Politics?35:25 Feelings Don’t Care About Your Facts36:24 Is Montgomery’s Approach Really the Best One?38:00 Are We in a ‘War’ Between Good and Evil? 48:16 The Disappointing Older Generations 52:27 What Are Older People Doing in Politics at the Moment?53:37 Are Gen Z the Last Hope? 58:52 What Forms Montgomery’s Ethics? 1:03:58 The Future of Gen Z’s Morals 1:09:10 What Should Young People Do to Pave the Way Forward?1:15:06 Where Does Montgomery’s Drive Come From? 1:19:50 Why We Should All Push for a Better Future1:24:50 DutySubscribe to my Substack to see bonus questions and send in your own for future guests! https://elliotbewick.substack.com/My 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.

WARNING: This interview contains extremely cringe and regrettable anecdotes. Mum don’t watch pls xKatie (aka Katiclyzm) is a 22 year old YouTuber who is outspoken about p*rn and its damage to society. She is well known for her critiques of extreme OnlyFans creators such as Bonnie Blue, and is the go-to account for reactions to the latest stunts, trends and lows of the s*x work industry.Join my Substack to watch bonus content and send in questions for upcoming guests! https://elliotbewick.substack.com/Katie's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@katiclyzmKatie’s Insta: https://www.instagram.com/katiclyzm/ CHAPTERS00:00 Katie’s exposure to p*rn in childhood 06:31 How does p*rn shape boys’ expectations?07:52 Is p*rn empowering?14:50 Elliot’s first exposure to p*rn16:54 How does p*rn damage young people?20:01 The gamification of s*x23:05 Losing my virginity25:03 Is Gen Z having a unique experience?26:34 Should girls dress up as Playboy bunnies?29:17 Are men more objectified in p*rn?31:08 The rise of labiaplasty33:40 Elliot’s embarrassing story36:47 P*rn can make you hate your body39:56 What would you say to your son if you found out he watches p*rn?43:40 What is the weirdest thing you’ve seen on OnlyFans?46:09 How has your work shifted your perspective?47:55 What would you say to a young girl who wants to start an OF?54:34 Lily Phillips’ baptism55:57 Should we be sympathetic to p*rnstars with regret?1:01:24 Are you part of the problem?1:04:42 Is s*x-work work?1:10:48 Should p*rn be banned?1:19:27 Are you a hypocrite?1:21:35 P*rn pushes you deeper into k*nks1:23:27 AI p*rn1:28:56 Will AI make the loneliness epidemic worse?1:32:22 S*x robots will be a disaster1:42:31 Advice to Gen ZMy 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’ve recently become fascinated by 17th century genius Blaise Pascal, so I was delighted to speak to Graham Tomlin, the author of ‘Blaise Pascal – The Man Who Made the Modern World’ (a book which I loved!)Graham Tomlin taught theology at Oxford University for many years and served as Bishop of Kensington from 2015 until 2022. He is Director of the Centre for Cultural Witness, the author of many books and articles, and the founder of Seen & Unseen.Subscribe to my Substack to send in questions for upcoming guests! https://elliotbewick.substack.com/Get the book! https://www.amazon.co.uk/Blaise-Pascal-Made-Modern-World/dp/1399807641/Graham on X: https://x.com/gtomlinCHAPTERS00:00 What’s the biggest impact Blaise Pascal has had on the world?01:10 Pascal’s early years07:20 The religious makeup of Pascal’s family10:21 Pascal’s health struggles14:55 Pascal clashes with Descartes16:14 “I think, therefore I am”19:32 Pascal’s criticism of Descartes’ position21:58 How these ideas still affect us today25:49 The Infinite Pleasure Machine experiment28:26 Do we value human life for evolutionary reasons?32:22 Is it wrong to prioritise happiness?38:44 Is ‘being yourself’ a good idea?41:44 What even is ‘The Self’?44:32 Pascal’s intellectual life in Paris48:40 Pascal invents the Pascaline51:58 The ‘Night of Fire’ and the Provincial Letters59:59 How Pascal changed after his religious experience1:03:08 What is Pascal’s Wager?1:10:52 What is Pascal’s most important idea?1:13:13 How can a God who hides Himself be benevolent?1:16:37 How can young people learn from Pascal?1:20:31 Find more from GrahamMy 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.