Advice For And From The Future podcast

Advice For And From The Future

You have questions for and from the future, and we have answers! Hosts Julia Furlan and Ozzy Llinas Goodman, along with producer Siona Peterous, tackle burning questions like “What’s it really like to date an artificial intelligence?” and “Why are tech bros so obsessed with Soylent?” You’ll get answers to these pressing questions, along with ruminations on family, privacy, food, dating, cats, and more. The show’s unique format blends gonzo journalism and weird internet rabbit holes with true stories of queer chaos and heartfelt relationship advice. Plus, every episode ends with a surprise!

You have questions for and from the future, and we have answers! Hosts Julia Furlan and Ozzy Llinas Goodman, along with producer Siona Peterous, tackle burning questions like “What’s it really like to date an artificial intelligence?” and “Why are tech bros so obsessed with Soylent?” You’ll get answers to these pressing questions, along with ruminations on family, privacy, food, dating, cats, and more. The show’s unique format blends gonzo journalism and weird internet rabbit holes with true stories of queer chaos and heartfelt relationship advice. Plus, every episode ends with a surprise!

 

#21

Should I let my boss look at my dreams?

Should I let my boss look at my dreams? The answer to that question involves flying, medit... more

04 Feb 2025

35 MINS

35:00

04 Feb 2025


#20

Should I let my dating app smell me?

Should I let my dating app smell me? The answer to that question involves bad breath, prim... more

28 Jan 2025

29 MINS

29:01

28 Jan 2025


#19

Should I stop my kid from dating an AI?

Should I stop my kid from dating an artificial intelligence? The answer to that question i... more

21 Jan 2025

31 MINS

31:23

21 Jan 2025


#18

Should I tell my child how she was really born?

Should I tell my child how she was really born? The answer to that question involves genet... more

14 Jan 2025

26 MINS

26:43

14 Jan 2025


#17

Can I make my digital alter ego work for me?

Can I make my digital alter ego go to work for me? The answer to that question involves au... more

07 Jan 2025

30 MINS

30:32

07 Jan 2025


#16

Should I give my dog human intelligence?

Should I give my dog human intelligence? The answer to that question involves bird terrafo... more

24 Dec 2024

28 MINS

28:44

24 Dec 2024


#15

Can I ask my partner to stop eating Soylent?

Can I ask my partner to stop eating so much Soylent? The answer to that question involves ... more

17 Dec 2024

30 MINS

30:13

17 Dec 2024


#14

Should I move to an off-the-grid commune?

Should I move to an off-the-grid commune? The answer to that question involves train sched... more

10 Dec 2024

29 MINS

29:12

10 Dec 2024


#13

COMING SOON: Season Two

After four years away, Advice for and from the Future is coming back. New hosts! New quest... more

03 Dec 2024

01 MINS

01:53

03 Dec 2024


#12

Should I sublimate to another dimension?

Should I sublimate to another dimension? What does that even mean? Are there other dimensi... more

15 Dec 2020

34 MINS

34:17

15 Dec 2020


#11

Can I ask my friend to turn off her Alexa?

Can I ask my friend to turn off her Alexa when I go to her house?  To answer that question... more

20 Oct 2020

37 MINS

37:21

20 Oct 2020


#10

How can I stay hopeful? (Introducing: Open World)

The futurology shop is closed for repairs today (pesky robot put a hole in the wall) so pl... more

06 Oct 2020

48 MINS

48:04

06 Oct 2020


#9

How can I avoid dating my relatives?

Today's question comes from a future where humans live a long, long time. And some of them... more

22 Sep 2020

37 MINS

37:22

22 Sep 2020


#8

Should I start a bug farm?

Are bugs the food of the future? Should I start a bug farm? What’s the best way to cook th... more

08 Sep 2020

44 MINS

44:23

08 Sep 2020


#7

Should I let my company put a chip in my hand?

Today’s question is about just how much to trust your boss. Should you let them implant a ... more

25 Aug 2020

39 MINS

39:43

25 Aug 2020


#6

Should I get my DNA sequenced?

Today’s episode is about proof, identity and DNA. What are you looking for, when you look ... more

11 Aug 2020

43 MINS

43:32

11 Aug 2020


#5

How can I fight fake news?

On today’s trip to and from the future, we’re considering questions of truth, reality, and... more

29 Jul 2020

40 MINS

40:23

29 Jul 2020


#4

Should I cryopreserve my dog?

Today's advice question: Should you cryopreserve your dog? To answer that conundrum, Rose ... more

14 Jul 2020

41 MINS

41:47

14 Jul 2020


#3

Should I have a child?

Is it okay to bring a child into the world, if the world is on fire both literally and fig... more

30 Jun 2020

31 MINS

31:31

30 Jun 2020


#2

Should I follow my partner to Mars?

What happens when your partner wants to flee this planet, and you want to stay? Is wanting... more

16 Jun 2020

26 MINS

26:05

16 Jun 2020


#1

COMING SOON: Advice For And From The Future

Should I follow my boyfriend to Mars? Can I ask my friend to turn off her Alexa when I com... more

25 May 2020

02 MINS

02:34

25 May 2020