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From the future of science, technology and inventions, to global issues affecting our planet. A fortnightly podcast for children and grownups by Jack, age 8. Jack talks about what’s changing in the world, what the future could be like and how we can help.

Laura Andrews


    • Mar 31, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 23m AVG DURATION
    • 49 EPISODES


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    Episode 13: The Future of STEAM

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2023 21:23


    This month, Jack talks to one of his artgineering idols, Jay from @JBVCreative who pushes the boundaries of art by combining with engineering. Jack talks to him about his projects, concept and what the future may hold. The pair discuss set-backs, challenges and learning opportunities. A unique and fascinating episode! #jacktothefuture #podcast #STEAM JBV Creative on YouTube JBV Creative on Insta --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jacktothefuture/message

    Episode 12: The Future of AI

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2023 7:18


    A change to the scheduled episode, 9-year-old Jack brings you a mini episode all about AI. Specifically, he explores an AI computer programme called ChatGPT, which he's sure many of you will be familiar with. Not a paid partnership or any brand affiliation, Jack is just in awe of some very clever technology and wanted to so show off its capabilities, particularly in relation to his podcast. Enjoy! ChatGPT --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jacktothefuture/message

    Episode 11- The Future of Evolution

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2023 30:08


    Jack, aged 9 interviews Julien Delpierre, cell and developmental biologist from the Marion Zerial group of the Max Planck Institute in Dresden. The pair discuss how hairy humans might be in the future, whether our brains will be smaller, can our eyes really be cameras , the future of gene modification and much, much more! An episode suitable for adults and children alike. Mentions Julien's Twitter Marion Zerial group at the Max Planck Institute The Conversation.com- How will humans change in the next 10,000 years? BBC Earth- What will humans look like in a million years? Sci show- The Future of Human Evolution --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jacktothefuture/message

    Episode 10- The future of photography

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2022 22:29


    The monthly future podcast is back with host, 9-year-old Jack. This month, he welcomes Graeme Robertson, photographer for The Guardian newspaper to talk to him about the future of photography. They talk about Graeme's job, what he likes to photograph most and current photography trends. As well as the possibilities of future technology, the pair also talk about the impact of current technology on the industry. Mentions COOPH- 10 predictions for the future of photography #NewEpisode #JackToTheFuture #Future #Futuretechnology #Photography #TheFutureOfPhotography #StrikeAPose #PhotoOfTheDay #ChildPodcaster #Podcast #TheGuardian #ProfessionalPhotography #PortraitPhotography #Fun #Camera #KidsFun #PodcastForFamilies @graemephoto1 @guardian --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jacktothefuture/message

    Breaking news - an update from Jack

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2022 1:30


    Jack's review of Telmi_Kids

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2022 2:07


    Jack has been a beta tester for a new podcasting app for kids and he'd love to tell you all about it! Telmi --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jacktothefuture/message

    Episode 9: The Future of Forests (Part II)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2022 18:49


    Jack spoke back in Season 1, episode 8 about the future of forests and this episode offers part two, but with a twist. The future of forests by measuring the world's forest biomass. Jack talks to Vicki Lonnon, the quality assurance manager from Airbus who is working on a new European Space Agency (ESA) satellite mission, that will monitor forests from space using a special P-band radar that's never been used before. The data collected will look at how much carbon is being stored by forests across the world and how this is changing over time, allowing a 3D map of the world's forests to be created. The satellite is due to be launched next year. The pair discuss: - what forest biomass is -the role forests play in climate change - the satellite mission and what's involved -why the mission is needed -what impact the mission could have -views of reaching net zero Tune in to learn something new- a fascinating episode about technology that certainly will shape our future

    Episode 8: The Future of Rail Travel

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2022 23:26


    Continuing his Stem To The Future series after a break, Jack chats to Darren Fitzgerald, an engineer who works for the RSSB about the future of rail travel. The pair discuss Darren's role; how trains may develop in the future; possible fuel sources, as well as debating the wacky and wonderful in the world of train travel and engineering. A really interesting episode! Jack proudly designed the cover art for this episode himself. Mentions/links The RSSB Radical Railways: 15 Technologies that Could Drive the Future of Trains --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jacktothefuture/message

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2022 20:26


    Podswap alert! We're still on summer holidays here at the Jack To The Future HQ, but are excited to bring you a very special bonus episode until we get back to our normal schedule in September. Introducing our podcast pals, Newsy Pooloozi for a podswap and this time they're taking the steering wheel, into the future! Mother and daughter duo, Lyndee and Leela from New Delhi, India talk about a really clever piece of technology developed by engineers at Northwestern University called the microflier. Find out about the inspiration for its design, the future possibilities and much, much more! #podcastforkids #podcast #stemeducation #newsypooloozi #jacktothefuture --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jacktothefuture/message

    Episode 7: The Future of Renewable Energy

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2022 26:08


    Jack talks to two engineers-the first about fossil fuels and how they are made and also a former innovation engineer at a company called Drax, who was involved with cutting edge research into renewable energy sources. They talk about what biomass is; the advantages and disadvantages and possibilities in the future; carbon capture, as well as other types of renewable energy sources. Links/mentions Drax Video about biomass and forests BECCS and carbon capture video Hydroelectric power Tarmac sustainability strategy FunKids: crude oil energy source factfile --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jacktothefuture/message

    Episode 6: The Future of Deep Space Communications

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2022 30:27


    The Future of Deep Space Communications

    The Future of Space

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2022 30:58


    In this week's episode, Jack talks to Doug Millard, Curator of the Space Exhibit at the London Science Museum. The pair talk about Doug's job, his favourite 'out of this world' object in the collection, as well as the future of spacecraft and how they could be greener; whether we will eventually holiday in space and the wackiest of activities that have taken place on the International Space Station to date. They talk about the International Space Station coming down and what it will be replaced with, whether Doug will have a chance of salvaging any of the existing one currently in orbit and the two ponder ideas for cleaning up floating rubbish in space and what do astronauts actually do if they have an itchy nose whilst having a walk on the moon! A fun episode not to be missed! #future #space #spacetravel #stem #themoon #mars #sciencemuseum #internationalspacestation #spacecraft #astronaut Mentions/links NASA Sounds of Space Research sheds some light on hyperspace travel Visions of the future by NASA Great Scott rock The Black Arrow Rocket First drawing in space Exploring Space Exhibition at the London Science Museum A beautiful planet trailer On holiday on Mars --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jacktothefuture/message

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    Kids Listen Mashup Episode: Kids know Jack! Let's Pod into the Future

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2022 33:48


    Jack is a proud member of Kids Listen, a not for profit organisation committed to providing high quality audio for children. He was delighted to be part of a 'mashup' episode where he and another podcaster got to collaborate. On this episode of Mashups, you will meet two podcasts that are passionate about our children's futures. Join Kids Pod's Aimee Chan and Jack To The Future's Jack as we play a game of scattegories. We start off with a highlight they each share showcasing their mash-up partner's pod and end with a personal contribution created just for you listeners. Enjoy! #mashup #kidslisten #podcastcollab #podfriend #podcastcommunity #podcastfamily #podcastbloopers #funny #laugh #listen #kidspodcast #familyfriendly --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jacktothefuture/message

    STEM To The Future: Ep3: The Future of Road Vehicles

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2022 37:17


    This week's episode is about the future of road vehicles! We're not just talking about cars- anything that drives on the road! Jack talks to Joe Hacker, an Electrical, Controls and Instrumentation Engineer who works for a company in the green power sector, specifically Hydrogen storage, distribution and dispensing! Talk about the future of energy! They talk about the company Joe works for, Nanosun and their Hydrogen refuelling stations. The pair discuss the future of road vehicles and how hydrogen has the potential for other uses in transport and everyday life in the future as well. Links/mentions NanoSUN Fuel cells for kids Facts about hydrogen National Grid: What is Hydrogen? TECO 2030 Gigawatt factory European Commission- Emissions Hydrogen fuelled vehicles --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jacktothefuture/message

    STEM To The Future: Episode 3: The Future of Computers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2022 40:10


    This week's episode is about The Future of Computers

    STEM To The Future Ep2: The Future of Energy- Electricity

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2022 34:29


    This is Episode 2 of Jack To The Future's new season, STEM To The Future. Bringing you the first part of two episodes on The Future of Energy, 9 year old podcast host, Jack, talks with electrical engineer Gavin Rham about the problem solving skills needed in the job; how rollercoasters work; why electricity can be dangerous and the pair discuss the possibilities of electricity in the future. Any Back To The Future fans out there... Jack even manages to ask a good few questions about Doc Brown and the time travelling Delorean in the context of engineering! #stem #electricity #energy #power #future #bttf #engineering Mentions/links Greenhouse gases BBC Teach The IET Winchester Science Centre CERN The future is electric The UK's future energy mix --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jacktothefuture/message

    STEM TO THE FUTURE: What's coming up?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2022 2:56


    For those of you not on social media, here's Jack to explain what this season has in store for you! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jacktothefuture/message

    STEM To The Future : Episode 1 - An Introduction To Engineering

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2022 19:36


    Welcome to the 2nd season of Jack To The Future!

    Season 2: STEM To The Future

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2022 0:50


    Listen in to hear Jack talk about Season 2 of Jack To The Future : STEM To The Future! Despite it landing a little later than expected, we've done it! It's nearly here ! This season we're joined by a number of wonderful guests - from a Curator at The London Science Museum, to a Spacecraft Product Assurance Manager working for Airbus and a plethora of fantastic IET STEM Ambassadors. We want to thank everyone who has taken part so far. The first episode is really an introduction to Season 2 and Jack will be talking to Chartered Engineer and STEM Ambassador, Andy Tate, about all things engineering ; from what types of careers are out there, to how engineering is used in our daily lives through to hearing about how engineering can achieve the seemingly impossible! Growing lettuces in the desert anyone? Hear it to believe it! Add us to your favourites, subscribe, set your watches or whatever else necessary so as to not miss out on the first episode on Monday 3rd May! A schedule of future shows is incoming… Science Museum Stempoint East IET Education Airbus HDR I CEI Architecture Associates, Inc. #jacktothefuture #podcast #newseason #stem #childpodcaster #podcastsforkids #podcastsforfamilies #engineering #interview #engineeringcareers #stemtothefuture #thefutureofeverything #thefutureofstem #stemforkids #spotify #applepodcasts #subscribe #follow #like --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jacktothefuture/message

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    Season 2: STEM To The Future

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2022 0:50


    Listen in to hear Jack talk about Season 2 of Jack To The Future : STEM To The Future! Despite it landing a little later than expected, we've done it! It's nearly here ! This season we're joined by a number of wonderful guests - from a Curator at The London Science Museum, to a Spacecraft Product Assurance Manager working for Airbus and a plethora of fantastic IET STEM Ambassadors. We want to thank everyone who has taken part so far. The first episode is really an introduction to Season 2 and Jack will be talking to Chartered Engineer and STEM Ambassador, Andy Tate, about all things engineering ; from what types of careers are out there, to how engineering is used in our daily lives through to hearing about how engineering can achieve the seemingly impossible! Growing lettuces in the desert anyone? Hear it to believe it! Add us to your favourites, subscribe, set your watches or whatever else necessary so as to not miss out on the first episode on Monday 3rd May! A schedule of future shows is incoming… Science Museum Stempoint East IET Education Airbus HDR I CEI Architecture Associates, Inc. #jacktothefuture #podcast #newseason #stem #childpodcaster #podcastsforkids #podcastsforfamilies #engineering #interview #engineeringcareers #stemtothefuture #thefutureofeverything #thefutureofstem #stemforkids #spotify #applepodcasts #subscribe #follow #like --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jacktothefuture/message

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    Kids Listen Mashups Trailer by Jack To The Future

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2022 4:38


    Episode 23- The Future of Magic

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2022 25:49


    This weeks episode is about the future of magic!!!! Jack welcomes his special guest and probably the first celebrity he's spoken to, Aidan McCann who is a young magician and actor. You may recognise him from Britain or Ireland's Got Talent as well as appearing on The Ellen Show in America and lots lots more. Very exciting!! There is clip of Aidan in the finals of BGT on Jack To The Future's social media pages. Hope you enjoy watching! Jack and Aidan talk about how Aidan got into magic in the first place; his experiences on reality TV shows and how his perseverance paid off; if it's difficult to make up tricks and whether technology will make tricks better or may actually spoil magic in the future. This spurs on a line of discussion about magicians using new techniques to perform tricks and what makes a good one. Aidan even performs a trick live on the podcast for you to hear and Jack returns the favour by performing a maths trick on him! A jam packed episode of fun! Mentions/Links Aidan on Britain's Got Talent  Aidan's superhero trick Aidan's Magic Corner - The Ellen Show Aidan's Facebook  Aidan's Instagram Marco Tempest website Marco Tempest Princess Card Trick Marco Tempest drones Shin Lim video Oz Pearlman subliminal messaging Houdini What is 'cutting a deck'? Dynamo on the past, present and future of magic The future of magic -Financial Times Magic Today Is Just Technology in the Future - Article by  Vox Magic's Future: Now You See It, Now You Don't? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jacktothefuture/message

    Episode 24- The Future of Celebrations

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2022 32:32


    What is the future of celebrations? The final episode in Season 1 of Jack To The Future, Episode 24, The Future of Celebrations marks the 1 year Anniversary of the Jack To The Future podcast and what better way to celebrate than by talking about what the future may hold when it comes to birthdays and celebrations. Jack speaks to guests, past and present and is joined by a number of his friends and podcast pals. He talks about the history of birthdays; how people celebrate in different countries; his predictions for the future of celebrations and asks people about theirs. Thank you to everyone who sent us audio, video and written messages- we thoroughly enjoyed listening to them all. What do you think the future of celebrations might look like? Tune in to hear more. With thanks to: Dorktales Storytime Podcast The Brother Timothy Clark Podcast Newsy Pooloozi Podcast Gwen Gets To Work Podcast Hertford Theatre Hertford Library Ranger Stu National Trust Cherry Pie Makes Kellie Ahl Bernie Keyte Layla Stanton Beth McMahon Animal Fusions Stories Half a String We Are The Voice Children's Environmental Choir Simon Horobin, University of Oxford After Alice Ltd Aidan McCann Aimee Chan KidsPod Unite Radio --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jacktothefuture/message

    Episode 22- The Future of Comedy

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2022 35:35


    Jack, child podcaster, aged 8 talks to James Campbell, a children's author and comedian. As well as talking about why some jokes are funny and some aren't; different types of comedy; how technology may be affecting entertainment; the impact Covid has had on the industry and of course what the future may hold for comedy, Jack and James also talk about the environment; James's current project and what we could do to help. A perfect episode for any children aged 7+ and adults too of course! Get ready for a chuckle and a ponder, all at the same time Mentions/links The James Campbell website  The Angry Banana Song  James's children's books The Whoopie Chicken Podcast Show The Future of Comedy-it's between your ears! Article by The Telegraph How has coronavirus affected the future of live comedy? Article by SW Londoner James Campbell You Tube --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jacktothefuture/message

    Episode 21- The Future of Robots

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2022 34:18


    This weeks episode is about the Future of Robots

    Episode 20- The Future of Radio

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2022 33:42


    In this week's episode, The Future of Radio, Jack is joined by Jono Godlee, Director of @UniteRadio

    Episode 19- The Future of Clothing

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2022 26:17


    An episode on a complex topic, 8 year old Jack speaks honestly with Katie Carr, owner and founder of Tommy and Lottie , which is a unisex, ethical and sustainable gift brand, based in St Albans, Herts. Jack shares some shocking statistics; they talk about her business; the difference between fast and slow fashion, sustainable materials and what people could do to make their clothes last longer instead of buying new ones all the time. As well as the possibilities of what clothes shops will look like in the future and whether they will actually exist and how technology is influencing customers behaviour when they're shopping. Together, they weave in an invention from Jack's favourite film and discuss how this may make recycling and sustainability a possibility in the future! Lots of useful resources, brands and other websites mentioned here (no affiliation) to explore to see what's on offer currently, but as both mention during the episode, it's a start, but not enough. Listen in and see whether it results in any changes you may consider making. Mentions/links Tommy and Lottie website Tommy and ottie are a unisex, ethical and sustainable brand specialising in well made, organic cotton basics which include t shirts and sweatshirts, a babywear collection, back packs made from recycled plastic and wall prints all with a wildlife theme. Only using sustainably sourced, organic and oeko tex cottons to make the clothing and recycled materials such as plastic bottles to make the back packs. All of our range delivers exceptional quality that last and wash well making it easier to reuse and hand down, helping to reduce waste. Using the best quality and environmentally friendly printing methods which include screen print using water based inks or embroidery, you will not find any plastic transfers on any of our products. We give back to the planet with your help – Every time one of our bee, butterfly or orangutan products are sold, we donate money to two charities. The bee and butterfly are partnered with the Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust and the orangutan to the Sumatran Orangutan Society so join us in helping to save species. Tommy and Lottie Link.tree Fashion Revolution Patagonia Rent The Runway Vin & Omi - please note some of the images are not suitable for younger listeners Depop Vinted Greenpeace- Fast Fashion- the industry needs an urgent makeover The Economist- You Tube video - The True Cost of Fast Fashion DW- Fast fashion- what's the big deal? DW Planet A -You Tube- Fast Fashion is Killing the Planet --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jacktothefuture/message

    Episode 18- The Future of Fast Food

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2022 29:30


    In Jack To The Future's first episode of 2022, he looks at the future of fast food and we are delighted to be joined by Matt, founder of @Vegheads, a local vegan fast food restaurant covering Hertfordshire and Essex. Jack talks to Matt about his business; the food on the menu and the inspiration for naming his business and dishes; they talk about veganism and how technology is influencing the fast food industry. Matt explains to Jack the challenges of fast food packaging and they discuss why vegan alternatives are sometimes made to look like meat products. To begin, Jack shares some research from the GWI about customer preference for fast food, how Covid has influenced this and possible future trends. He quizzes Matt on some well known fats food chain slogans and offers his suggestions about the future of fast food. His questions to Matt are based on an article on the future of fast food written by the IET, details below. Regardless of whether you're vegan or not and whether you're a fan of fast food or not, this is a fun episode with lots of food for thought (pardon the pun!)

    Episode 17- The Future of Housing

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2022 36:24


    This Friday brings the new episode of Jack To The Future

    Jack's Q&As - The Future of Christmas

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2021 10:48


    What do you think the future of Christmas will look like? After reading an article by Ericcson (https://www.ericsson.com/en/blog/2020/12/future-of-christmas) about Christmas in 2050, Jack got talking about his predictions for Christmas in the future. Jack tests your listening ear with some Christmassy tunes. Regardless of whether you celebrate Christmas, this mini episode talks about ways that we communicate and celebrate the holiday season and celebrations with our friends and families; what we eat; how we celebrate and how gift giving could change. A combination of ponderings about technology, traditions and the climate; makes for an interesting reflection about Christmasses of old and in the future as we move into a New Year. We'd love to hear any predictions you have- DM us

    Episode 16 - The Future of English

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2021 32:07


    Episode 14- The Future of Entrepreneurship : A Halloween Special

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2021 34:51


    Episode 13 - The Future of Work (Part I)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2021 24:26


    What do you think work will look like the in future? What skills will our children need to succeed in a future job? 

    *NEWS FLASH* - Jack To The Future blog incoming!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2021 0:46


    You can now catch up with everything Jack To The Future on his blog. Listen directly to episodes; see his artwork; hyperlinks to media he has discussed in the episode; see videos posted on social media channels and for selected episodes, you can also read a transcript to aid listening. Visit https://jacktothefuture564636210.wordpress.com/ for more details

    Episode 12- The Future of Mental Health

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2021 37:33


    What do you do to stay mindful? Maybe exercising, meditation, staring at a glitter jar, breathing techniques or practising gratitude? Or you might be thinking, I'm not really sure what that is?... Whatever your understanding or current habits , this is the place for you! Following the easing of lockdown in the UK, this week's topic seemed like an apt choice. It's also Mental Health Awareness Day on the 10th October - perhaps this episode may give you some ideas in advance and help you to reflect on what you are doing regularly to boost your own mental wellbeing. In Jack's 12th episode, another two-parter, he chats to Jess and Joe from Hertfordshire Mind Network. The charity support all over 18s in Hertfordshire, as well as offering specific support to children and young people over the age of 10. They talk about what the mental health charity do to support children, young people and their parents and carers, as well as professionals working with them. They reflect on how Covid has affected how they run the service and impacted upon service user; discuss some practical tips to help with anxiety; debate the pros and cons of social media for mental health and, of course, their ideas for what the future of mental health may look like.

    Episode 11 - The Future of Food

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2021 33:57


    After a little break over the Summer, Jack To The Future podcast is back! Talking all things food this time, Jack discusses an article he has read on Crickster.com and delves deeper into the possibilities of food in the future with his guest speaker, Nina Fischer from @NinaFischerNutrition, a nutritional therapist. They talk about a plant based diet- vegetarian and veganism; food waste; growing your own; regenerative farming; shopping local; a debate about eating insects and much, much more! Also featuring some research from a fellow podcaster @AtYourLevelPod ❤ Of course science, technology and inventions feature in this episode too!

    Episode 10- The Future of Music

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2021 32:56


    In this week's episode, Jack talks about the future of music.

    Episode 9- The Future of Play

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2021 30:09


    Jack's been talking to two local businesses for this episode, After Alice Ltd and Master Builders based in Hertford, Hertfordshire. After Alice is an online toy and gift shop which was developed by the owner, Martine, in response to shops pigeonholing boys' and girls' toys. Jack, Martine and her daughter (aka. Big Alice) talk about their experiences of the unfair gender divide in many toy aisles. Master Builders run Lego parties and workshops in the local area and Darren, the owner, shares Jack's love for Lego Great Ball Contraptions (much to Jack's delight- someone else to talk about chain reactions with-more on this later!) They talk about their businesses, different types of play, current trends and predictions for the future of play, including sustainability and innovation. There's something for everyone in this episode, whether it be nostalgia by adults of childhood toys that they so adored in years gone by, a celebration of the great classics or an appreciation for how toys have evolved and continue to do so. Weblinks/mentions: After Alice Ltd Master Builders Parties and Workshops Ware's The Bricks Legobot Wars Iron Man VR mask toy Rube Goldberg --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jacktothefuture/message

    Episode 8- The Future of Forests

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2021 25:56


    Learn about the threats facing forests in the UK and what we can do to help as Jack has an informative chat with Henry Bexley, Operations Manager at National Trust's Hatfield Forest in Essex. They talk about some of the rare and interesting species of plants and animals that can be found here; why it is a site of Specific Scientific Interest; some forest management techniques used, spanning back to Norman times and how these help prolong the life of the trees as well as discussing climate change and the impact on the forest and its sustainability. Links/mentions Hatfield Forest --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jacktothefuture/message

    Jack's Q&As - The Future of Robotics

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2021 4:59


    Jack starts the beginning of a new feature to his podcast, where he responds to call-ins and questions from listeners. In his debut Q&A session, Jack responds to Brother Timothy Clark, a fellow podcaster, about his views on the development of robotics in the context of art, music and accessibility. Would you like to be featured on Jack's Q&A session in future or have a question about any of the content of his podcast or ideas? Drop an email to l.sandrews@hotmail.com, DM us on Facebook/ Instagram or use the voice message feature on selected listening platforms. Look forward to hearing from you!

    Episode 7- The Future of Schools

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2021 26:52


    This time, Jack talks to Mrs Massey, an Executive Headteacher from Howe Dell Primary School and Daycare in Hatfield, Hertfordshire about her eco-friendly school- from the building design and recycled materials used in the build and furnishings, through to the eco- curriculum that compliments the statutory requirements for childrens' learning in the UK. Jack asks a plethora of interesting questions and they consider the possibilities for greener schools in the future. A thought-provoking episode and hopefully a two-parter, with the future of education (to include more about the future curriculum and innovative technology), coming later in the year! Mentions/links: Howe Dell School website Eco-schools website --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jacktothefuture/message

    Episode 6- The Future of Art

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2021 30:40


    An informative, reflective episode not to be missed for any child/ adult art lovers out there!

    Episode 5- The Future of Theatre

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2021 40:24


    An exciting, jam-packed episode not to be missed for any child/ adult theatre lovers out there! Jack talks to Ben Cannell, FOH Manager and Rebecca Butcher, Marketing & Digital Content Lead at @Hertford Theatre about their shared love of theatre; what the theatre has to offer and what will change through their Growth and Legacy Project ; the impact of Covid on the theatre industry; the future of theatre and and much more... Jack shares some predictions from The Blackpool Grand Theatre about possible innovative technology for the future to enhance your visit to the theatre; he reviews an online performance by the Royal Shakespeare Company and reveals the answer to the future themed theatre quiz that is on the @jtothefuture Facebook/Instagram pages. Links/mentions: https://www.blackpoolgrand.co.uk/future-of-theatre https://dream.online/ https://www.backtothefuturemusical.com/ https://www.hertfordtheatre.com/ https://www.kneehigh.co.uk/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jacktothefuture/message

    Episode 4- The future of reading

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2021 34:08


    Jack talks to Dave Rudd, Manager at Hertford Library about their shared love of reading; what the library has to offer; the future of books, inventions and much more.... He shares some predictions from Google patents about how technology may interact with books in the future; he reviews an interactive children's e-book by a talented local business, Tapocketa and he reads you a poem about reading that he wrote with his mum. Also, don't miss the jingle for his invention idea for 'Lit Shades'- who know, could they be the future of reading?!.... Links/mentions: Jack's Lit shades video Tapocketa Download Galdo's gift here Article on the future of books according to Google --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jacktothefuture/message

    Episode 3- The future of animals

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2021 28:01


    This week, Jack talks about the future of animals. He speaks at length with 'Ranger Stu' from Cedars Nature Centre in Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire about all things nature; his ideas about how animals may assist humans in the future and what we can do to help endangered animals. They share lots of wacky ideas about the future of animals and discuss the silly and serious! Jack plays an animal drawing game 'live' on his podcast and creates a futuristic animal, which he names 'Arffemonkman' (see episode artwork for the final design) and shares instructions so that you can play at home and talks about an article he has read and a video he saw on the Bright Side You Tube Channel about predictions for animals and humans in the future. A great fun episode not to be missed! Links/mentions: Bright Side https://brightside.me/ Article on '10 new animal species that are predicted to appear in the future' - https://brightside.me/wonder-animals/10-new-animal-species-that-are-predicted-to-appear-in-the-future-405910/ Video '15 body parts that will disappear one day' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A1sgVb3YBAI Cedars Nature Centre https://www.cedarsnaturecentre.co.uk/ Marine Stewardship Council Jack's animal game --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jacktothefuture/message

    Episode 2- The future of waste

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2021 21:53


    Jack talks about recycling and reusing your waste. He gets some advice from local business owner, Emma Riddle who owns the Replenish_Refill shop in Hertford, Hertfordshire. Jack shares some tips from a book called 1001 Ways To Save The Planet by Joanna Yarrow, offers some useful resources and tests your knowledge on an environmentally friendly quiz. Links: Replenish Refill Giki Earth https://giki.earth/ WWF https://www.wwf.org.uk/ Too Good To Go --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jacktothefuture/message

    Episode 1- What does the future hold?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2021 9:15


    Jack's debut episode talks about predictions for the future, in terms of science, technology, innovation and the environment. He asks some friends for their input and recommends a children's magazine in-keeping with the theme. SCOOP magazine - https://scoopthemag.co.uk/ BBC Archives -Children's predictions for the year 2000 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jacktothefuture/message

    Trailer Jack to the future

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2021 0:56


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