Futuristic new podcast from Richard Ayoade and Warwick Davis

Richard Ayoade and Warwick Davis are set to launch a new comedy podcast this week, and it's all about the future! Titled Future Tense, this podcast will delve into what lies ahead for humanity, covering everything from robots to immortality and self-driving cars. The comedic duo will be joined by stand-up and science writer Helen Keen, as well as a variety of expert guests, to dissect these futuristic topics.

Ayoade humorously reflected on the podcast's beginnings, noting, 'When I was first asked about this podcast I thought it was a bad idea, but then maybe it could be OK. And now we’ve made that bad or maybe OK idea a reality. I hope you listen and agree.'

Davis expressed his excitement about collaborating with Ayoade, stating, 'I’m absolutely thrilled to have worked with Richard Ayoade… His brilliantly dry wit was the perfect counterpoint to my optimism and made for a fun, dynamic collaboration, and I learned a lot along the way too.'

The podcast will be exclusively available on Audible starting Thursday. Its blurb tantalizingly teases discussions on whether human civilization peaked with the penny-farthing and the potential troubles of celebrating a 150th birthday, all delivered with a perfect balance of naive enthusiasm and sharp skepticism.

Episode breakdown:

Robots: A debate on whether they are mechanical overlords or helpful assistants, and the hilarity of Richard's voice being cloned.

Immortality: Celebrating a 150th birthday, digital replicas, and the battle against aging.

Holidays: From climate change affecting Magaluf to VR holidays that might never get you out of the house.

Food: Cricket cookies and lab-grown chicken - delicious or just bizarre?

Cars: Self-driving cars, the penny-farthing, and the charming chaos of British AI traffic jams.

Relationships: AI companions that remember birthdays and never finish the milk - the start of a beautiful digital friendship?

So, gear up for a wild ride into the future with Ayoade and Davis, where the only certainty is laughter!

Source: Chortle (UK)

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