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The Future Creators Podcast

by Sean Earley

The Future Creators Podcast, hosted by Sean Earley, explores the trends shaping how we live, work, and create. It delivers clear, honest commentary on the future of technology, culture, and the creator economy.Don't forget to Subscribe and Follow to stay up to date on all the latest episodes!

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  1. EP #57 - The Hiring Process is Broken: Here’s Why

    It's no secret that the job market is dystopian right now. AI optimized resumes, AI submitters, everyone's using the same tools, the same language, same keywords, HR platforms also using AI for filtering.100's if not 1000's of applications with hardly any response. HR is flooded with exactly the...

  2. EP #56 - Where Is The Next Micro-Economy?

    When I was a kid, I read a book called The Toothpaste Millionaire. Looking back, it was probably the first thing that made me realize opportunities don't just appear, they're created. Over the years, I watched the internet create entirely new industries, from bloggers and web designers to...

  3. EP #55 - Are We Seeing the Death of The Trend Report?

    Amy Webb from Future Today Institute just dropped one of the heaviest keynotes I’ve seen in a long time… and it forced me to scrap and re-record this episode multiple times.In this podcast, I break down what it really means, why the traditional “trend report” is dead, and what actually matters…

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  4. EP #54 - What Most People Get Wrong About Personal Branding!

    Personal branding feels difficult for a lot of smart, capable people. Not because they lack clarity, but because they’re trying to compress a multi-layered identity into a single sentence. In this episode of the Future Creators Podcast, I talk about something called the Magazine Method: a way to...

  5. EP #53 - Is This The End of The Specialist Career?

    “Jack of all trades” is usually meant as a subtle insult. It suggests someone who lacks focus or real depth, and for a long time, specialization was treated as the only serious path to success. That assumption is breaking down. Economic volatility, geopolitical tension, and rapid technological...

  6. EP #52 - Is Customer Experience Broken?

    Customer experience is often treated as a branding detail or a nice to have. In reality, it is becoming one of the last real competitive advantages as organizations downsize and shift toward fractional and contract based workforces. This episode looks at why agencies are being praised for...

  7. EP #51 - Why Vertical Drama Is Being Completely Overlooked

    In this episode, I look at vertical drama as an emerging content format and business model shaped by shifting attention and declining commitment. I connect its fast, low-cost production economics to doomscrolling behavior, short-form distribution, and why this format has scaled in Asia but not…

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  8. EP #50 - The Lipstick Effect and the Rise of Prediction Markets

    In this episode, I look at the lipstick effect, an economic concept that shows how certain behaviors tend to increase during periods of uncertainty. I connect that idea to recent developments around prediction markets and their growing presence in media and culture. This is a short Signals…

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  9. EP #49 - The 2026 Trends Reshaping Work, AI & Relevance

    If you’re feeling uncertain about the future, you’re not alone. A lot of highly skilled, intelligent people are sensing that something has shifted, but can’t quite put their finger on what or how to respond to it.In this episode, I walk through the key ideas from my 2026 Trend Report and talk…

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  10. EP #46 - 55% Underemployment - Are You Ready?

    Birth rates are tanking. Tech jobs are disappearing. And we’re heading toward a future where 55% of people could be underemployed. In this episode, I break down what demographic collapse actually means and how creators, tradespeople, and professionals can stay relevant, paid, and independent in…

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  11. EP #45 - The Tech Job Crash is Here

    I recently had a real conversation with a friend who works at the unemployment office and what he told me shocked me. Tech companies aren’t hiring. AI is replacing roles faster than people realize. This isn’t a warning for the future. The wave is already here.In this video, I break down: What’s...

  12. EP #44 - Funnels, Ladders & Flywheels: How to Build a Personal Brand That Actually Scales

    Starting a personal brand can feel like a never-ending hamster wheel. You post content, chase clients, and trade time for money - until you burn out. Sound familiar?In this episode, I break down the real difference between funnels, value ladders, and flywheels - and why you need to stop treating...

  13. EP #43 - Germany's Struggling Economy Needs This Simple Fix

    Germany’s economy is facing serious challenges but what if one of the biggest solutions isn’t about innovation, tech, politics, or spending... but something much more simple?In this episode, I share my personal take on how some simple improvements could have a dramatic impact on Germany’s…

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  14. EP #42 - Niche or General YouTube Channel? Here's What I Decided.

    Enough! I finally decided that I've had enough! If you are struggling to make the decision between having a general /umbrella style YouTube channel or to go niche, you'll definitely want to check out this episode. Guess which one I picked? → My Business...

  15. EP #40 - Vivien Roggero - The Future of Work, AI, and the Rise of Solopreneurs

    Will AI replace our jobs? That's the big question on everyone's mind these days. In today's episode I am joined by elite transformational coach and technologist, Vivien Roggero, where he shares his thoughts and offers some advice on how to future proof ourselves and our businesses so we can be...

  16. EP #39 - Deepseek and the the End of Jobs?

    In today's episode I discuss the big news regarding the launch of the Chinese AI platform, Deepseek, and the impact that it is having on the industry. I also share some thoughts on how the speed of AI innovation is rapidly changing the future outlook of jobs. Website Stay up to date on all the...

  17. EP #37 - The EU Artificial Intelligence Act - Are You Ready for What's Coming?

    Today I talk about the EU Artificial Intelligence Act. If you are a EU based business, or do business in the European Union and are also working with AI in any aspect, there are some important compliancy dates for implementation that are coming in the next couple of years that you definitely need...

  18. EP #36 - What Happened at Meta Connect 2024 in Under 15 minutes

    Yesterday, Meta finally announced the big secret that they have been working on for several years. Join me in the podcast for this and the rest of the key highlights from the event in 14 minutes. Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.futuremediamagazine.com⁠Show Notes: Meta Connect 2024 Keynote Today's Sponsor...

  19. EP #23 - Apple Announces the Vision Pro Headset

    In today's podcast, we discuss the much-anticipated release of the Apple Vision Pro mixed-reality headset! Ushering in the potential new world of spatial computing, the device will be released in the USA early next year, with an impressive price of $3500. Today I am joined by my colleague, Jason...

  20. EP #22 - Pete Morrison from Bohemia Interactive Solutions

    Military training, I think, is one of the more interesting aspects of the immersive technology industry. Unfortunately, due to the classified nature, it is difficult to get a perspective on how this tech is really being used by today’s modern militaries. In today’s episode, we talk to Pete…

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  21. EP #21 - GPT3.5 Takes the Bar Exam with Filipe Alexandre from AG Immigration Law

    Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock, you have probably heard about the new AI platform ChatGPT, and all the disruption it has been causing in the tech industry. One of these big disruptions is the fact that some researchers recently came out with a paper discussing how they used GPT 3.5 to…

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  22. EP #20 - Rodrigo Costa from AG Immigration Law

    In the past few years, we have seen a significant uptick in companies starting to use immersive technology to better connect with their clients. One of the companies that are really at the forefront of this experience is AG Immigration. In today's podcast, I am joined by their CEO Rodrigo Costa…

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  23. EP #19 - VR In a Box with Tim Symonds

    In today's podcast, I talk to Tom Symonds, the CEO of Immerse, a virtual reality training company. We discuss the significance of VR in the workplace, how HR teams and training professionals can leverage immersive learning experiences, as well as their new XR training programs for enterprises...

  24. EP #18 - Meta Announces the Meta Quest Pro

    In today's podcast, I discuss Meta's recent official announcement of the Meta Quest Pro Headset as well as the rest of the news from Meta Connect 2022. Made from the ground up, this new headset is targeted at enterprise and business customers with lots of focus on coworking applications. In the...

  25. EP #17 - CareAR and Lenovo Collaboration with Sam Waicberg & Vishal Shah

    In today's podcast, I talk with Sam Waicberg from CareAR and Vishal Shah from Lenovo about their recent collaboration to advance Service Experience Management (SXM) for next-generation enterprise extended reality solutions. We discuss the collaboration, Lenovo's new ThinkReality A3 Smart Glasses…

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  26. EP #16 - SunflowAR with Olga Kravchenko

    In today's podcast, I talk with Olga Kravchenko from Musemio. They are the developers of a new app called SunflowAR - an immersive web-based augmented reality (WebAR) experience developed with the aim to cut through news fatigue about the war in Ukraine, raise awareness about increased…

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  27. EP #15 - New Quest Headset Launch in October

    In today's podcast, I discuss some news from Mark Zuckerberg that Meta will be officially launching its new, upcoming Quest Headset (Quest Pro or Project Cambria) in October 2022. Mark recently appeared on the Joe Rogan podcast where he discussed the launch and shared more details about…

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  28. EP #14 - Meta Rolls Out It's New Meta Accounts

    In today's podcast, I discuss the latest news from Meta. They recently rolled out their new login system called Meta Accounts, which allows users of their Quest headsets to create a separate account login, where previously they were required to have a Facebook account. Users can still opt to sign...

  29. EP #13 - The Metaverse! A Beginner's Guide

    The Metaverse! What is it and how will it impact entertainment, business, and culture in the future? We have all heard the hype about augmented reality, virtual reality, mixed reality, blockchain, and NFTs, but what does it all mean exactly and how will it affect us? In today's podcast, I go over…

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  30. EP #12 - Dark Matter with Dan Magnus & Jonathon Corbiere

    In today’s episode, I talk to Dan Magnus from Cream Productions & Jonathon Corbiere from Thought Cafe about their new interactive VR science-future experience called Dark Threads, which is now available on Steam. They have a ton of insight regarding producing narrative VR gaming experiences, so I...

  31. EP #11 - Ashley Crowder from VNTANA

    In today's episode, I talk to Ashley Crowder, CEO and co-founder of VNTANA VNTANA is a SAS platform that allows retailers and designers to create 3D and AR eCommerce experiences from existing 3D designs. We discuss the VNTANA platform, their new partnership with Joor and Ashley shares some…

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  32. EP #10 - Daniel Baker From Disney Studios Content

    Do you think you have a cool job? Well, check out today's guest! In today's episode of the AR/VR Magazine Podcast, I talk to Daniel Baker who is a Senior Producer & Manager of Technology Innovation at Disney Studios Content. We discuss the upcoming Eternal's Movie, their new Eternals AR Story...

  33. EP #9 - Facebook Becomes Meta & Connect 2021 Recap

    Today we talk about how Facebook is changing its company name to Meta, as well as a recap of the rest of the announcements from Connect 2021. Well... as we hinted at in our previous podcast, the rumors turned out to be true. Yesterday, at the annual Facebook Connect 2021, Facebook announced that…

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  34. EP #8 – Marvel Studios’ Eternals: AR Story Experience

    Today we review the new Marvel Studios’ Eternals: AR Story Experience. As a promotion for Marvel’s upcoming November 5th movie release, “Eternals,” Marvel Studios launched its first augmented reality story experience – Eternals: AR Story Experience App for iOS. Yesterday, I had a chat with the…

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  35. EP #7 - Facebook Announces 10k New EU Jobs to Build the Metaverse

    Today we discuss the latest announcement that Facebook will be creating 10k jobs in the European Union over the next 5 years to build the Metaverse. I will be sharing my thoughts one this as well as touching on some additional rumors that Facebook may be announcing a company name change in the…

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  36. EP #6 – Rabbit from the Holo NFT Marketplace & The Morpheus Project

    Today we interview Rabbit Kongsilp, who is the co-founder of the new Holo NFT marketplace called The Morpheus Project. He will be talking about his new desktop augmented reality NFT platform and also shares thoughts about the world of NFT art. Show Notes The Morpheus Project:...

  37. EP #5 - John Kawola from Boston Micro Fabrication

    Today we interview John Kawola, who is the CEO of Boston Micro Fabrication, which is a manufacturer of micro 3D printers. John talks about BMF’s patented 3D printing technology called Projection Micro Stereolithography or PULSE, as well as various applications for Micro 3D Printing for the...

  38. EP #4 - Tim Akgül from Deutsche Telekom’s Hubraum

    Today we interview Tim Akgül, who is the program manager for the upcoming hubraum Mixed Reality Program with NREAL. Deutsche Telekom’s tech incubator, hubraum, will be hosting a DEMO DAY on March 17th and Tim talks about the event and the exciting lineup of keynotes and startups that will be...

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The Future Creators Podcast, hosted by Sean Earley, explores the trends shaping how we live, work, and create. It delivers clear, honest commentary on the future of technology, culture, and the creator economy.Don't forget to Subscribe and Follow to stay up to date on all the latest episodes!

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