The end of Futurecast is also just the beginning
In the final episode of Futurecast, Jazz and Sérgio reflect on the experience of producing this podcast, reminiscing on the array of incredible guests that have featured on the series. We have spoken to marketers, policy makers, academics, CEOs, authors, artists and so much more, from all corners o…
Landscapes of the future featuring Daan Roosegaarde
Futurecast is back with episode 19. Today we speak with renowned artist and innovator Daan Roosegaarde. Daan speaks about how the natural world has shaped his work and how he uses art as an activator to help imagine a better future for people and the planet. We ask the question – what will it take …
Urban Brand-Utility, making brands walk their talk featuring Jo Whyte
Futurecast is back with episode 18. Today we speak with Jo Whyte who is a Marketing Director that has worked with some of Australia’s most recognisable brands. Sérgio and Jo unpack the idea of Urban-Brand Utility, where urban design meets brand communications and public, private and community secto…
The future of journalism and media featuring Puruesh Chaudhary
Futurecast is back with episode 17. We speak with top futurist and development/strategic communications professional Puruesh Chaudhary. Puruesh speaks about the future of journalism and how our notion of ‘brand’ must change with the advancement of new technologies. Futurecast is hosted by Sérgio B…
The problem with the ‘war narrative’ featuring Dr. Jared Cooney Horvath
Futurecast is back with episode 16 and this week we continue our conversation with Dr. Jared Cooney Horvath. The war narrative has been used by leaders and media to frame many issues, from crime to cancer, drugs, terrorism and now… COVID-19. We speak about the power and weaknesses of narratives and…
You are not your brain featuring Dr. Jared Cooney Horvath
Futurecast is back with episode 15. We speak about the mind and the brain with neuroscientist, educator and author, Dr. Jared Cooney Horvath. Together we consider how the narratives we use to organise and understand the world affect our everyday actions. Futurecast is hosted by Sérgio Brodsky and…
With privilege comes responsibility featuring Sophia Bazile
Futurecast is back with episode 14. This week we continue our conversation with independent foresight researcher Sophia Bazile. Today we discuss shifting personal narratives and the power of our individual ‘zones of influence’. What resources do you have that you can leverage to truly create more e…
Democratising Black Futures research featuring Sophia Bazile
Futurecast is back with episode 13. This week we speak with Sophia Bazile about Black Futures research and why she is committed to expanding futures thinking and foresight capacities among systemically under-represented and marginalised groups. Futurecast is hosted by Sérgio Brodsky and Jazz Giuli…
The usual strategic planning doesn't cut it featuring Norike Ganhão
Futurecast is back with episode 12. This week we speak with Norike Ganhão, who is the General Manager of Strategy at Powerlink Queensland – a service that delivers electricity to almost four million Queenslanders. Norike speaks about engaging in strategy work that truly connects with higher-level …
Is the future customer-led, tech-led or brand-led featuring Yasmina Pinto
Futurecast is back after the holiday break with episode 11! This week we speak with Yasmina Pinto who is the Head of Brand at AGL. We talk about all things brand and unpack the importance of innovation and futures thinking when it comes to the energy sector. Futurecast is hosted by Sérgio Brodsky …