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The Future With Friends
by Simon Waller
Have you ever wondered about the future of work life balance? Or the future of death and dying? Or perhaps the future of friendships themselves? Well it turns out these are the futures my friends think about and this is the podcast where we explore those futures with you.Each episode I invite a friend to discuss the future of any topic they choose. I challenge them to write a future scenario set at least five years from now that captures their hopes and dreams, or quite possibly, their worst fears and nightmares. We then get to spend a little time together exploring what might happen next.
Episodes
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The Future of Friction with Yamini Naidu | Ep 4 | S2
In Episode 4 of Season 2 of The Future With Friends, Simon Waller is joined by long-time friend and acclaimed storyteller Yamini Naidu for a conversation that is equal parts thought-provoking and delightfully entertaining. Inspired by the emerging idea of friction maxing, Yamini imagines a future...
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The Future of Regret with Anthony Richardson | Ep 3 | S2
We’re back for Episode 3 of Season 2 of The Future With Friends, and this time Simon Waller (or should we say Bigsy) is joined by his long-time friend Anthony “Richo” Richardson, one of the first people he met when he relocated to Melbourne. This isn’t a professional connection, more a camping…
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The Future of Analogue with Colin D Ellis | Ep 2 | S2
We’re back for Episode 2 of Season 2 of The Future With Friends, and this time we’re exploring The Future of Analogue with Simon’s good friend, Colin D Ellis. Colin shares a beautifully imagined future where society has consciously stepped away from smart technology and re-embraced the analogue...
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The Future of Protest with Kath Walters | Ep 1 | S2
We’re back for Season 2 of The Future With Friends, and we’re kicking things off by exploring the future of protest with special guest, journalist and soon-to-be author Kath Walters. Kath brings decades of experience to the conversation. From her early days in the protest movements of the 1970s…
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The Future of Christmas with Steph Clarke... and Simon Waller | Ep 19
This is the final episode of The Future With Friends for the year, and Simon Waller is joined by Steph Clarke—returning to the podcast as the very first guest and therefore self-appointed (and largely uncontested) holder of “best friend” status. It’s also a slightly different format. Rather than...
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The Future of Learning with Dr Richard Hodge | Ep 18
In this episode of The Future With Friends, Simon is joined by his long-time friend Dr Richard Hodge to explore the future of learning. Recorded live in collaboration with Melbourne startup Spill Haus, this special episode brings Richard’s calm wisdom and expansive thinking to a topic that is far...
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The Future of Emotional Transparency with Kirsten Peterson | Ep 17
In this episode of The Future With Friends, Simon is joined by the incredible Kirsten Peterson — or KP, as everyone knows her — a performance psychologist and coach who has attended seven Olympic Games. Together, they explore the fascinating and deeply human topic of the future of emotional...
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The Future of Silence with Amy Scott | Ep 16
In this episode of The Future With Friends, Simon is joined by his vivacious and very lovable friend Amy Scott to explore her ironically chosen topic - the future of silence. Set in 2045, Amy’s future scenario imagines a world where AI mediation and constant digital noise have made true silence a...
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The Future of Power with Zoe Routh
In this episode of The Future With Friends, Simon is joined by his longtime friend Zoe Routh - leadership expert, podcaster, and acclaimed author of speculative fiction with a techno-thriller edge. Zoe explores the future of power, a theme that runs deep through both her science fiction writing…
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The Future of Deep Connection | Ep 14
This episode of The Future With Friends is about what it really takes to build meaningful human connections — and what can happen when we take a risk and open ourselves up to meeting someone new. Simon is joined by his good friend (and fellow high-seas explorer) Michael Schiffner, founder of...
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The Future of Community with Stef Koster | Ep 13
This episode is extra special — for the very first time, The Future With Friends was filmed in front of a live audience at CoCo Place in Mornington! The setting perfectly suits this episode’s theme: ‘The Future of Community’. This week’s guest is Steph Koster, founder of the co-working space CoCo...
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The Future of Immigration with Anton van der Walt | Ep 12
In this episode of The Future With Friends, Simon Waller is joined by leadership expert and good friend Anton van der Walt for a heartfelt conversation about immigration, belonging, and the future of cultural integration. Anton shares a beautifully written and deeply personal scenario set in…
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The Future of Meeting Strangers with Anneli Blundell | Ep 11
In this episode of The Future With Friends, Simon Waller sits down with long-time friend and human connection expert Anneli Blundell to explore the personal and relevant topic: The Future of Meeting Strangers.Anneli shares a future scenario set in the year 2095 — a world where society has been...
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The Future of Doing Risky Things with Leanne Williams | Ep 10
In this episode of The Future With Friends, Simon Waller sits down with long-time colleague and leadership expert Leanne Williams to explore a provocative and timely topic: The Future of Doing Risky Things. Leanne shares a future scenario set in 2049 — a world so consumed by policies, procedures,...
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The Future of Meaningful with Lizzie Davidson | Ep 9
In this episode, Simon Waller sits down with the sweary and sharp-witted Scottish writer Lizzie Davidson to explore the timely and deeply human topic: The Future of Meaningful. Lizzie shares a bold and hopeful future scenario set in the aftermath of a great global reset — triggered by the...
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The Future of Continuity (of Life) with Jason Fox | Ep 8
In the second half of our two-part special, Simon Waller and Dr Jason Fox continue their exploration of the future of continuity—this time shifting the focus from the machine to life itself. Set in the same imagined world of 2043, this scenario envisions a future where humans have reclaimed…
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The Future of Continuity (of the Machine) with Jason Fox | Ep 7
Welcome to a special ‘double feature’ of The Future With Friends, where we explore a two-part scenario set in the year 2043. In this first instalment, Simon Waller and Dr Jason Fox dive into The Future of Continuity (of The Machine), imagining a world where AI plays a central role in shaping…
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The Future of Acting with Megan Davis | Ep 6
In this episode, Simon Waller sits down with storytelling expert and actor Megan Davis to explore the uncertain — and deeply human — future of acting. Megan shares her personal journey back to the craft after a long hiatus, reflecting on the profound impact acting has on personal growth and its...
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The Future of the Past with Mykel Dixon | Ep 5
In this episode of The Future with Friends, Simon Waller and Mykel Dixon explore “The Future of The Past.” Their conversation begins with a reflection on their first meeting and unfolds into a rich discussion on the role of ancient wisdom in navigating modern challenges. They examine how the arts...
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The Future of How We Will Live with Col Fink | Ep 4
In this week’s episode, Simon Waller is joined by long-time friend and collaborator Col Fink for a rich and deeply meaningful conversation about The Future of How We Live. Inspired by Col’s own lived experience, the episode explores a future where communal living - like the village life of...
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The Future of Death and Dying with Michelle Newell | Ep 3
In this episode, Simon Waller is joined by his good friend and long-time collaborator, Michelle Newell, for a deep and surprisingly uplifting exploration of a topic many find uncomfortable: Death and Dying. Far from morbid, this thoughtful conversation is sparked by Michelle’s imaginative future...
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The Future of Work-Life Balance with Dr Adrian Medhurst | Ep 2
In this episode of The Future with Friends podcast, Simon Waller and Dr Adrian Medhurst explore the forever unresolved concept we call work-life balance. Simon and Adrian delve into the deep complexities of how we might better integrate our life and our work. They discuss the role technology…
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The Future of Friendships with Steph Clarke | Ep 1
In this pilot episode of The Future with Friends, Simon Waller and fellow futurist Steph Clarke dive into a thought-provoking exploration of what friendship might look like in the near future. Tasked with crafting a future scenario, Steph envisions a world where social connectedness is quantified…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Have you ever wondered about the future of work life balance? Or the future of death and dying? Or perhaps the future of friendships themselves? Well it turns out these are the futures my friends think about and this is the podcast where we explore those futures with you.Each episode I invite a friend to discuss the future of any topic they choose. I challenge them to write a future scenario set at least five years from now that captures their hopes and dreams, or quite possibly, their worst fears and nightmares. We then get to spend a little time together exploring what might happen next.
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Simon Waller
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Have you ever wondered about the future of work life balance? Or the future of death and dying? Or perhaps the future of friendships themselves? Well it turns out these are the futures my friends think about and this is the podcast where we explore those futures with you.Each episode I invite a...
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The Future With Friends is created and hosted by Simon Waller.
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