Jack To The Future

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

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

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

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

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 🌍🌲 @Airbus @ESA Mentions/links ESA: Ready to build the Biomass forest mission The satellite will provide global maps of how much carbon is stored in the world’s forests and how this stock is changing over time, mainly through the absorption of carbon dioxide, which is released from burning fossil fuels. Airbus Defence and Space to build Biomass – the European Space Agency’s forest mission Airbus Defence and Space, the world’s second largest space company has signed a contract with the European Space Agency (ESA) to build its next Earth Explorer mission, the Biomass satellite. Biomass is due to launch in 2021 and will measure forest biomass to assess terrestrial carbon stocks and fluxes for five years. Find out more: http://bit.ly/1Tt2bVf News articles: The Biomass satellite and disappearing ‘football fields’ Biomass forest sensing satellite shaping up Successful deployment of giant reflector for forest monitoring satellite Biomass

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

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

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

The Future of Deep Space Communications 📡🛰  This week, 9 year old Jack interviews Ed Chester, a systems engineer at Goonhilly Satellite Earth Station.  The pair talk about how satellites work, what deep space communication might look like in the future, whether we could live on other planets and what meeting Tim Peake was like! Satellites, the internet in space, lasers, time travel, ice moons, natural phenomenon, sols, alien life forms and beyond - they talk about it all!  Listen in at the link in the description or download from all major platforms from Monday 18th July.  📸 Credit to Jack To The Future - Astronaut calling his mum ❤️  #astronaut #space #deepspace #deepspacecommunication #spacecommunication #satellite #goonhilly #marsexpress #stem #newepisode #jacktothefuture #podcastforfamilies #engineering #radiowaves #cosmos #spacetravel Mentions/links Goonhilly Earth Station NASA - How Do We Communicate with Faraway Spacecraft?  Europa Clipper The Guardian - Jupiter’s moon Europa may have water where life could exist, say scientists Insider-Hyped up 'moon cube' discovered by Chinese rover turns out to be a rabbit-shaped rock

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 

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

This week’s episode is about The Future of Computers 💻, specifically data storage 🗃 and The Cloud ☁️. Jack talks to a Cloud Architect Engineer, Dulcie Herreros who works for Microsoft about what her job involves and what The Cloud actually is. Thank you for taking part 🙏 They talk about keeping your information safe, what data storage may look like in the future and why it needs to change  and Dulcie fills us in on some very cool and different ways that it could be stored ❄️🌊🧬🪟🪨… 👩🏽‍🔬Oh and if you’re into Chemistry- there’s a side convo about their joint interest in  explosives and reactive elements 🧨 💥 Not to be missed! Download from link in bio ⬆️ or wherever you usually listen to your pods 🎧 〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰 📍@microsoft @github 📌#thefutureof #thefutureofcomputing #thefutureofdatastorage #thecloud #cloudcomputing #datastorage #jacktothefuture #childpodcaster #datacentres #projectsilica #periodictable #cloud #technology #cybersecurity #datacenter  #cloudstorage   #cloudeducation #tech #cloudservices  #cloudsecurity #informationtechnology #business  #microsoft #data #computer #podcasthost #techpodcast #familypodcast #spotify #computerscience Mentions/links Teen Titans Go! Binary code song Cloud computing video (Frank The Dog) Data Centre image example Cloud architecture diagram Enigma machine for kids Encryption for kids Example of encrypted data KidPid- data storage in DNA Underwater data centres Project Silica GitHub Arctic Code Vault Mythbusters episode Alkaline metals in water (adult supervision recommended when viewing)

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

For those of you not on social media, here's Jack to explain what this season has in store for you!

Welcome to the 2nd season of Jack To The Future!🌍 Jack is here with another series of interesting interviews, but this time with a focus on his favourite subjects, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) ....introducing  STEM To The Future! In this introductory episode, Jack talks to Andy Tate, a Chartered Engineer with HDR Inc and STEM Ambassador for the IET.  They  talk about what engineering is; what projects Andy has been involved with and together they explore the possibilities of a career in engineering both now and in the future. Aimed at children and adults alike, this episode includes a 'which engineer' guessing game; Jack's predictions on engineering of the future and he finds out all about the prospects of being an engineer and what that may look like in daily life. A super starting point for another exciting season of Jack To The Future  Mentions/links HDR Inc The Institute of Engineering and Technology Engineering careers Royal Institute of British Architects Inspiring Tomorrow's Engineers - Tomorrow's Engineers A ‘grow your own’ food movement is sprouting in the UAE desert

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

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

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!) 🍔 Don't forget to check out Jack's version of the old classic "A pizza hut" song on his Facebook and Insta @jtothefuture 🍕 📷Podcast thumbnail - Lego fast food - courtesy of Jack To The Future 🌍 Mentions/links VegHeads website VegHeads on Insta Hertford Organic Go Getters Veganuary The IET article - The future of fast food GWI Blog- Statistics on The Future of Fast Food

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?

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