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Visionary

Meet Visionary—the podcast that goes beyond the headlines to explore the ideas shaping tomorrow. From AI breakthroughs to the future of work, from smarter cities to stronger cyber-security, host Georgina Godwin sits down with bold thinkers and industry leaders to ask: How can innovation create a better world for us all? Big challenges. Clear solutions. Optimism for the future. From London’s home of innovation, Here East.

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every 7 days
Average duration
27 minutes
Episodes
18
Years Active
2025
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Has luxury lost its appeal?

Has luxury lost its appeal?

What does it mean when luxury loses its lustre — and could that decline open the way to something better?


This week on Visionary, Georgina Godwin meets journalist and best-selling author Dana Thomas, …

00:34:17  |   Wed 17 Sep 2025
A few ideas on avoiding extinction

A few ideas on avoiding extinction

Remember the 1998 film "Armageddon", when Bruce Willis leads a team of oil drillers to save Earth from an asteroid? It might seem fanciful — but in this episode of Visionary, we explore the real-life…

00:27:15  |   Wed 10 Sep 2025
The rare condition where people see sounds

The rare condition where people see sounds

What does it feel like to see music — not metaphorically, but literally? And what can we learn from artists whose perception challenges everything we think we know about the senses?


This week on Visio…

00:20:36  |   Wed 03 Sep 2025
Speaking up for what matters

Speaking up for what matters

From war zones to Westminster, Christina Lamb has spent nearly four decades telling the stories that matter — often long before the rest of the world catches up.


Chief Foreign Correspondent at The Sun…

00:25:14  |   Wed 27 Aug 2025
Wish you were better at social media?

Wish you were better at social media?

In the age of TikTok, AI-generated content, and hyper-personalised feeds, the rules of PR have changed — but the fundamentals remain. Liam Keogh, Entrepreneur in Residence for Media at City Universit…

00:32:17  |   Wed 20 Aug 2025
A tech event where investment flows

A tech event where investment flows

What does it take to build a world-leading tech ecosystem — almost overnight? And what can the rest of the world learn from Saudi Arabia’s astonishing rise?


Georgina Godwin meets Mike Champion, chief …

00:38:42  |   Wed 13 Aug 2025
Theatre's tech revolution

Theatre's tech revolution

Broadway has always balanced the bright lights of spectacle with the beating heart of storytelling. But in an era of IP-driven productions, star casting, and streaming-era attention spans, what does …

00:17:54  |   Wed 06 Aug 2025
The secrets of urban planners

The secrets of urban planners

What makes a neighbourhood truly feel like home? From garden suburbs to post-war housing estates, the challenge of creating liveable, lovable places is one that has shaped generations of urban planne…
00:50:20  |   Wed 30 Jul 2025
Conrad Shawcross on art in the age of machines

Conrad Shawcross on art in the age of machines

Georgina Godwin meets acclaimed artist Conrad Shawcross, whose monumental sculptures and kinetic installations blur the line between science, philosophy, and public space. From his latest work Umbili…

00:29:21  |   Wed 23 Jul 2025
Why real photos affect our emotions

Why real photos affect our emotions

In an era of digital saturation and synthetic imagery, the power of real photography has never felt more vital. As the World Press Photo Exhibition returns to London — this time at the newly launched…
00:24:37  |   Wed 16 Jul 2025
Entertainment in the age of AI

Entertainment in the age of AI

What does the future of filmmaking look like? In this special episode recorded live on the streets of Austin, Texas, guest host Gavin Poole (CEO of Here East) speaks with Justin Diener, CEO of Synaps…
00:13:45  |   Wed 09 Jul 2025
A masterclass in meaningful marketing

A masterclass in meaningful marketing

What does it really mean to communicate well in the age of distraction, algorithms, and AI-generated everything? And why does good communication — the kind that cuts through the noise and truly reson…
00:32:48  |   Wed 02 Jul 2025
How AI could change our buildings

How AI could change our buildings

In a world increasingly mediated by screens and algorithms, Jason Bruges invites us to look — and to feel — a little differently. As a pioneer at the intersection of architecture, art and technology,…
00:33:22  |   Wed 25 Jun 2025
Where are the next big energy opportunities?

Where are the next big energy opportunities?

The global energy system is in flux — and the stakes have never been higher. From renewables to hydrogen, nuclear to advanced fuels, the shift toward smarter, cleaner energy is picking up pace. But w…
00:24:41  |   Wed 18 Jun 2025
How Russia rewrote the rules of cyber warfare

How Russia rewrote the rules of cyber warfare

In the heady chaos of 1990s Moscow, where criminals strolled corridors of power and fortunes were made overnight, few could have predicted how dramatically the game would change. This week, Georgina …
00:26:57  |   Wed 11 Jun 2025
How LMA is reinventing creative education

How LMA is reinventing creative education

Can an arts academy scale like a business without losing its soul? Richard Wallace co-founded LMA with his brother, Simon, starting with just 18 students in Liverpool. Today, it’s a thriving creative…
00:25:34  |   Wed 04 Jun 2025
The Streaming Giant You Don't Know (Yet)

The Streaming Giant You Don't Know (Yet)

Streaming isn’t just for your sofa anymore. In the debut episode of Visionary, Georgina Godwin speaks with John Smolen, Senior VP at Atmosphere—a platform quietly becoming the world’s largest streami…
00:31:01  |   Wed 28 May 2025
Introducing: Visionary

Introducing: Visionary

Sharp thinking, bold ideas, and a fresh take on the future — Visionary is the podcast that looks beyond the noise to explore the innovations shaping tomorrow. Each week, host Georgina Godwin is joine…
00:01:15  |   Wed 23 Apr 2025
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