Future Grind
Future Grind explores the future through science, technology, entrepreneurship, and philosophy. Hosted by television producer, entrepreneur, and futurist speaker Ryan O’Shea, Future Grind features interviews with innovators and thought leaders that are working to build our future. Biohacking, transhumanism, artificial intelligence, futurism, and robotics are frequent topics of conversation. Show notes and more can be found on futuregrind.org. Questions, press inquiries, and speaking requests, can be emailed to [email protected].
- Update frequency
- every 23 days
- Average duration
- 50 minutes
- Episodes
- 55
- Years Active
- 2015 - 2020
Ep. 55 - The Extremophile's Guide to Art and Space with J.J. Hastings
In this installment of the Future Grind podcast host Ryan O’Shea is joined biohacker, artist, & researcher Dr. J.J. Hastings. J.J. is a biohacker, artist, and researcher consistently blurring the lin…
Ep. 54 - David Ernst on Liquid Democracy
In this installment of the Future Grind podcast host Ryan O’Shea discusses the concept of liquid democracy, or democracy 3.0, with David Ernst. David is an entrepreneur and technologist advocating fo…
Ep. 53 - Autonomy and Data Liberation with Hugo Campos
In this installment of the Future Grind podcast host Ryan O’Shea sits down with well known data liberation advocate Hugo Campos. Hugo lives with an Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator, or ICD, whi…
Ep. 52 - AI Ethics and Social Reform with Nell Watson
In this installment of the Future Grind podcast host Ryan O’Shea speaks with Nell Watson, an entrepreneur and machine intelligence researcher whose work primarily focuses on protecting human rights a…
Ep. 51 - Micah Redding on Christian Transhumanism
Host Ryan O’Shea speaks with Micah Redding. Micah is the founder and Executive Director of the Christian Transhumanist Association and the host of the Christian Transhumanist Podcast. He grew up as a…
Ep. 50 - Future Ready Organizations with Singularity University's Nick Davis
In this installment of the Future Grind podcast host Ryan O’Shea speaks with Nick Davis, the Faculty Chair for Corporate Innovation at Singularity University. Nick helps organizations identify and ca…
Ep. 49 - The Business of Life Extension with Chip Walter
In this installment of the Future Grind podcast host Ryan O’Shea speaks with Chip Walter, author of the new book Immortality, Inc.: Renegade Science, Silicon Valley Billions, and the Quest to Live Fo…
Ep. 48 - UBI and Upgrading America with Zoltan Istvan
In this installment of the Future Grind podcast host Ryan O’Shea is joined by Zoltan Istvan, who is running against Donald Trump in the 2020 Republican Primary for President of the United States. Zo…
Ep. 47 - Robots in Space with John Thornton of Astrobotic
In this installment of the Future Grind podcast host Ryan O’Shea discusses the future of space robotics with John Thornton, CEO of Astrobotic. Astrobotic is a space robotics company that seeks to mak…
Ep. 46 - Entrepreneurship in the Maker Community with Matt Verlinich
In this installment host Ryan O’Shea sits down with Matt Verlinich, the founding General Manager of TechShop Pittsburgh and a founding member of the Protohaven makerspace. He’s also the founder of Cl…
Ep. 45 - Advanced Robotics and AI in Manufacturing with Suzy Teele
In this installment of the Future Grind podcast host Ryan O’Shea speaks with Suzy Teele, the Head of Marketing and Communications for the Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing Institute, also known as …
Ep. 44 - Jane Metcalfe on the Neobiological Revolution
In this installment of the Future Grind podcast host Ryan O’Shea speaks with Jane Metcalfe, the serial entrepreneur best known as a co-founder of WIRED, which she first published in 1993. Jane is now…
Ep. 43 - David Pearce on Ending Suffering
In this installment of the Future Grind podcast host Ryan O’Shea sits down with David Pearce, the British philosopher best known for his 1995 manifesto The Hedonistic Imperative. Pearce argues that s…
Ep. 42 - The Magic of Biohacking with Anastasia Synn
In this installment of the Future Grind podcast host Ryan O’Shea speaks with Anastasia Synn, a Las Vegas-based magician who uses her over two dozen implants both in her live performances and in her d…
Ep. 41 - DIY Gene Engineering with Josiah Zayner
In this installment of the Future Grind podcast host Ryan O’Shea speaks with Dr. Josiah Zayner, the former NASA scientist who in 2017 became the first known human to attempt to modify themselves usin…
Ep. 40 - Creating Exponential Tech Communities with Singularity University
Host Ryan O’Shea sits down with Adam Hofmann, the Vice President of Marketing for Singularity University. Singularity University describes itself as a global learning and innovation community using e…
Ep. 39 - XPRIZE and Collaborative Innovation with Amir Banifatemi
In this installment of the Future Grind podcast, host Ryan O’Shea is joined by Amir Banifatemi, the General Manager of Innovation and Growth at XPRIZE. XPRIZE is a nonprofit organization that offers …
Ep. 38 - The Future of Hiring with Anessa Fike
Host Ryan O’Shea sits down with Anessa Fike, the CEO & Founder of Fike + Co. Fike + Co. has been doing talent and people operations differently for the last decade. They are not your typical consulti…
Ep. 37 - AI, Aliens, and Existential Risk with Anders Sandberg
In this installment of the Future Grind podcast, host Ryan O’Shea speaks with Dr. Anders Sandberg. Anders is currently a research fellow with the Future of Humanity Institute at the University of Oxf…
Ep. 36 - Amanda Plimpton on Livestock Labs and the Biohacking Community
In this installment of the Future Grind podcast host Ryan O’Shea speaks with Amanda Plimpton, the Chief Operations Officer for Livestock Labs. Livestock Labs is a tech startup that is creating implan…