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Jon Richardson and the Futurenauts

Jon Richardson, Ed Gillespie, Mark Stevenson

Booking Overview

A future-focused interview and co-hosted discussion show exploring environmental, social, legal, and psychological responses to an uncertain future, typically featuring subject-matter experts, advocates, academics, and experienced professionals. Credible pitches include climate and sustainability leaders, environmental lawyers, energy-transition insiders, scientists, and researchers on uncertainty or decision-making; booking difficulty is medium because the show attracts authoritative specialist guests but is not limited to highly prominent public figures.

Metrics

Episodes: 75

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Estimated listeners: 10,000 - 100,000

Listener location: United Kingdom

Page updated: Nov 4, 2026 · How we check this data

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

hello@keepitlightmedia.com

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Host

Jon Richardson - British comedian and broadcaster known for observational comedy and television and radio work.

Ed Gillespie - Sustainability entrepreneur, author, and environmental campaigner focused on regenerative and future-oriented solutions.

Mark Stevenson - Author, futurist, and advisor known for exploring technological, social, and environmental change.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Recognized subject-matter expertise, professional experience within a relevant industry, academic authority, legal expertise, or leadership of a credible environmental or social-change organization.
Required Achievements:  
Leadership of an established advocacy or environmental organization, Academic or scientific authority in a relevant field, Senior experience within the energy or sustainability sector, Public contribution to significant legal, environmental, or social reform issues

Recent Guest Discussions

Tom Crowther - Positive Feedback Loops, Ecosystem Restoration, Regenerative Ecology, And The Potential To Rejuvenate The Natural World.

Samantha Cooper - Experience Inside The Oil Industry, Leaving BP, And The Transition Away From Fossil Fuels.

Jo Alexander - Experience Inside The Oil Industry, Leaving BP, And The Case For Life After Oil.

Flora Page KC - The Future Of Juries, Access To Justice, Court Backlogs, And The Role Of Jury Trials In Protecting Against State Overreach.

Jojo Mehta - The Legal Origins Of Ecocide, International Environmental Law, And The Campaign To Criminalize Severe Environmental Destruction.

Recent Topics

Environment, Sustainability, Climate Change, Energy Transition, Environmental Law

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Jon Richardson and the Futurenauts
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S6 E11: Askmaster - your questions, our answers!

October 23, 2026

In the penultimate episode of Series 6 the boys tear open the mailbag (& turn up the volume on the voicenotes) to dig into burning questions from YOU - our lovely listeners! Resulting in the usual quixotic cocktail of AI, wine, a pub designed by a 6 year old boy and DIY ‘back to the land’ hand-carved wooden sex toys. Tune in to find out how to complete the sentence ‘Anything’s a dildo if…’, whether there’s a listeners coup against Mark fomenting in the ether, and a special celebrity guest que...

S06 EP10 The Future of Feedback

August 03, 2026

What does the formation of the stars have in common with your own emerging personality? What does the relationship between wonderful orchids and weird looking moths tell us about evolution? Can a snake bite give you herpes? Answers to all these questions and much more are contained in this perfectly formed episode with Professor(s) Tom Crowther of https://restor.eco as we dig into the fertile regenerative soil of positive feedback loops and their potential to rejuvenate the natural world. Le...

S06 EP9: The Future of Life After Oil

June 02, 2026

E9: The Future of Life After Oil Conflict rages in the Gulf, fossil fuel enthusiasts demand more drilling in the North Sea, and oil companies make billions whilst everyone else gets bled financially dry…surely there must be life after oil? The boys are joined by Jo Alexander and Samantha Cooper, both ex-BP to talk about their experiences in the heart of big oil, what made them finally leave (in Jo’s case twice!) and their message to former colleagues and friends. There is life after oil an...

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How do I get in touch with Jon Richardson and the Futurenauts?

Jon Richardson and the Futurenauts is hosted by Jon Richardson and Ed Gillespie. Its publicly listed email is hello@keepitlightmedia.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Jon Richardson and the Futurenauts?

The publicly listed email for Jon Richardson and the Futurenauts: hello@keepitlightmedia.com.

How many listeners does Jon Richardson and the Futurenauts have?

Podseeker estimates Jon Richardson and the Futurenauts reaches 10,000 to 100,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Jon Richardson and the Futurenauts?

Jon Richardson and the Futurenauts typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Recognized subject-matter expertise, professional experience within a relevant industry, academic authority, legal expertise, or leadership of a credible environmental or social-change organization. Common among recent guests: Leadership of an established advocacy or environmental organization; Academic or scientific authority in a relevant field; Senior experience within the energy or sustainability sector. Recent guests include Tom Crowther, Samantha Cooper, and Jo Alexander.

How hard is it to get booked on Jon Richardson and the Futurenauts?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Jon Richardson and the Futurenauts cover?

Recent episodes cover Environment, Sustainability, Climate Change, Energy Transition, and Environmental Law. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

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