Jon Richardson and the Futurenauts

Sam Conniff, author and movement-builder who challenges the status quo, and Katherine Templar-Lewis, cognitive researcher on how people navigate uncertainty, join the conversation. They explore why we flee the unknown, what uncertainty tolerance means, practical skills like interoception and embodiment, risks of tools being misused, and how shifting perception can turn threat into creative opportunity.

Mark Campanale, founder of the Carbon Tracker Initiative and sustainable finance expert, explains why markets keep valuing fossil fuels we cannot burn. Short takes cover the carbon bubble and stranded assets. He outlines systemic financial incentives propping up oil companies and practical steps listeners can take.

Join a festive celebration with witty banter about holiday mishaps and spontaneous family gatherings. Sir Tim Smit advocates for children's dreams and envisions a more beautiful, positive society. He discusses the Eden Project's transformative impact and proposes innovative solutions for climate and migration challenges. The conversation touches on entrepreneurship in Britain, the stigma of failure, and the evolving gift culture. Finally, they reflect on the hopeful moments of 2025, inspiring community actions and festive cheer.

Jon and the Futurenauts get into some serious upcycling adventures with the phenomenal Moose-inspired Kresse, self-declared ‘waste addict, co-founder of fire-hose-to-designer-luxury-goods brand ‘Elvis & Kresse’ and now also a regenerative farmer. In the process we learn about backward design, money as lubricant, and the earthy joys of ‘humanure’. And… is Mark coming round to Ed’s poetry? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Clover Hogan, founder of Force of Nature and a prominent climate activist, shares her compelling journey from Australia to driving youth-led sustainability. She discusses transforming eco-anxiety into collective action and the emotional toll of being trolled by Elon Musk. The conversation dives into the importance of collective movements over individual guilt and how spiritual practices help sustain activism. Clover also teases her upcoming book, addressing apathy and the need for systemic change. Plus, the hosts engage in some light-hearted banter about quirky consumer trends.

Join pioneering ethical entrepreneur Geetie Singh-Watson, founder of one of the UK's first organic pubs, as she shares her journey from a commune upbringing to revolutionizing the pub industry. She dives into the importance of fair pay and community engagement in hospitality. Geetie critiques supermarkets for misleading consumers and highlights the benefits of local sourcing for both food quality and the rural economy. With humor, she even contemplates what it takes to rename a pub—while raising eyebrows about a potential rebrand for Jon's pub!

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.

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.

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.