Moonshot
100 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★ - 57 ratingsExplore the world's biggest ideas and the people making them happen. Are you ready for self-driving cars, jetpacks, 3D printed food, or a trip to Mars? Moonshot talks to the people who are at the forefront of all this rapid change to find out what the future of humanity might actually look like. Hosted by Kristofor Lawson and Andrew Moon.
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Introducing The Unicorn Launcher
September 29, 2022 12:06 - 33 minutes - 31 MBThe Unicorn Launcher is a podcast that follows the lives of two Australian tech founders who started the company Vygo. The series takes you behind the scenes as the Vygo team tries to recover from the pandemic, and expand into the US market under the guidance of Matt Mochary - a coach who has helped some of the biggest founders in Silicon Valley. Listen to The Unicorn Launcher in your favourite podcast app or visit https://podfollow.com/1636501941
The Defrag: Microsoft's Big Buy
February 01, 2022 02:34 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MBWe're launching a daily news podcast called The Defrag. Every weekday we'll cover the latest news at the intersection of technology, business, politics, and science. Listen to The Defrag: https://podfollow.com/thedefrag Become a member of The Defrag and get ad-free episodes: https://thedefrag.com/ Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or YouTube.
Introducing So Watt?
November 18, 2021 23:47 - 4 minutes - 3.96 MBWhen was the last time you thought about the energy you use? About the car you drive? And about all the appliances and gadgets we have in our homes? Hosted by comedian Andy Saunders, So Watt? questions everything you thought you knew about energy… and explores the solutions that exist today. Listen to So Watt? in your favourite podcast app or visit: https://podfollow.com/sowatt
Preserving Our Digital Past
May 26, 2021 10:06 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MBPhysical media like floppy disks and optical discs have a limited lifespan, and their time is running out. Because of this, a whole generation of games are at risk of being lost forever. While we can’t save everything, there is still hope. A global community of game historians and preservationists are working to save games history, one disk at a time. This story comes from our sister podcast Gameplay.
Jaunt Motors
May 09, 2021 23:22 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MBThere are all kinds of new electric cars making their way onto the market. Whether it's a passenger car, or even a truck, you can probably find an EV that suits your lifestyle. But what if you're someone who loves classic cars? In this episode of Moonshot we speak with Dave Budge, the CEO of Jaunt Motors, a company making bespoke electric vehicles for adventure.
What Happened with Dogecoin?
April 20, 2021 09:00 - 28 minutes - 25.8 MBDogecoin's price has been increasingly dramatically in recent weeks, and it now has a market cap of more than $40 Billion USD. So why is a joke cryptocurrency suddenly worth so much? In this episode of Moonshot, we revisit our conversation from 2018 with Dogecoin Co-Founder Jackson Palmer, and update listeners on the latest with Dogecoin. Donate Bitcoin: 17epz2WXi8FvmqeRGDXXkNojnfpScK5Wpy Donate Ether: 0x99176319994f097a31f12c7ff17b6a337ff2a17a Donate Dogecoin: DJJRMmYdPyQHDfzPGpKJzht15e7Ynf3...
How Apple Changed Mobile Gaming
April 01, 2021 07:00 - 45 minutes - 42 MBIn the span of around 12 months, the release of the very first iPhone and the launch of the App Store created a whole new appetite for mobile games, empowering a generation of indie developers in the process. But one small decision, to support in-app purchases for iOS games, would change the marketplace forever. This episode of Moonshot comes from our podcast series Gameplay. Listen to Gameplay: https://podfollow.com/gameplay Visit the Gameplay website: https://gameplay.co Support Moonshot on...
Sky Lanes
March 22, 2021 08:00 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MBAutonomous drone delivery has the potential to change the way businesses operate. While drones will have a significant impact on consumer delivery, it's actually the B2B sector where it's likely to have a more immediate impact. In this episode of Moonshot, we speak with Hannan Parvizian the CEO of Volansi, a Bay Area company building long-range drones for B2B deliveries. Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/moonshot Find us on Twitter: twitter.com/moonshotpod. Visit our website: moonshot.audio.
They Go Up So Fast
March 04, 2021 13:00 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MBThe commercial space race is heating up. Whether it's big rockets, or small, there's been significant progress achieved by many companies across the sector. In this episode of Moonshot, we update two space stories to see how far the companies we featured have come. Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/moonshot Find us on Twitter: twitter.com/moonshotpod. Visit our website: moonshot.audio.
Red Ring of Death
February 11, 2021 11:00 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MBWhen the Xbox 360 was launched in December 2005, Microsoft had accomplished a significant objective that would give it the edge in the console war - beating Sony's PS3 to market by almost a year. But a few months later, a huge problem began to surface - a major hardware defect that threatened to destroy the entire Xbox brand. This episode of Moonshot comes from our podcast series Gameplay. Listen to Gameplay: https://podfollow.com/gameplay Visit the Gameplay website: https://gameplay.co Suppo...
Humanising AI
January 28, 2021 09:57 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MBAI systems are improving in their reliability all the time - but when it comes to chatbots they're often still clunky. Soul Machines is a New Zealand company that's trying to build Artificial General Intelligence by creating digital people who can react to visual and audible human input. But what's involved in closing the gap between a clunky chatbot, and a believable digital human that can think and feel for itself? Greg Cross is a Co-Founder of Soul Machines, and speaks about the work they'...
Space Law
January 08, 2021 07:22 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MBThe race to build a permanent base on the Moon is happening right now, but it raises a bunch of questions about how space is governed. So how do we balance the commercial interests of private enterprise with the desire to have space be for the benefit of all humanity? Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/moonshot Find us on Twitter: twitter.com/moonshotpod. Visit our website: moonshot.audio.
Finding Water on the Moon
December 16, 2020 15:00 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MBNASA recently announced that they found water on the sunlit surface of the Moon. In this episode we find out what they actually discovered, and explore what impact this has on our plans for future space exploration. Let's Mine an Asteroid (Featuring Brad Tucker): https://moonshot.audio/s02e01-lets-mine-an-asteroid/ Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/moonshot Find us on Twitter: twitter.com/moonshotpod. Visit our website: moonshot.audio.
Can we preserve humans?
December 02, 2020 17:00 - 32 minutes - 30.2 MBThe idea of cryonic preservation has been around for more than 50 years. But what do we actually know about freezing humans? Will we ever be able to freeze a human and give them another chance at life?
We need your feedback
November 24, 2020 07:14 - 1 minuteA new season of Moonshot launches on December 2nd, but we wanted to take this opportunity to get your feedback about the show. Complete our listener survey https://bit.ly/MoonshotSurvey to let us know what you like (or don't like) about the show. It will take just a couple of minutes. Plus, to sweeten the deal, Australian listeners go into the draw to win a $250 Prepaid Visa Card (Terms and Conditions apply).
Teamistry: AI Saving Endangered Species
November 04, 2020 20:22 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MBWildbook blends structured wildlife research with artificial intelligence, citizen science, and computer vision to speed population analysis and develop new insights to help fight extinction. Go behind the scenes as an international ecosystem of data scientists, biologists, computer vision researchers and citizen scientists, level-up their resources by connecting their data and insights on one platform. Subscribe to Teamistry.
Introducing Gameplay
September 30, 2020 19:00 - 3 minutes - 2.85 MBGameplay is a podcast about video games and the virtual worlds that power culture and community. It's a documentary show, using long form storytelling to explore a variety of narratives from the world of games. Gameplay speaks to the ability of games to create immersive experiences and social connection. Episodes are released every two weeks. You can find Gameplay in your favourite podcast app or visit https://podfollow.com/gameplay.
The Next Generation of Firefighting
May 03, 2020 05:09 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MBFirefighters are facing scenarios they’ve never seen before. And as these extreme events become more frequent, learning how to battle them, safely, is a top priority for fire departments around the world. And many of them have found a solution in virtual reality. In this episode of Moonshot, producer James Parkinson explores how VR is preparing firefighters for the real world, through immersive training simulations. Get your Moonshot merch at podmerch.co.
Scooter Town
April 28, 2020 01:45 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MBScooters and e-bikes are all the rage in the tech world as companies push to provide easy-to-use options for last-mile transportation. We've seen hundreds of millions poured into businesses like Lime, and we've also seen others, like Boosted, fail due to an over reliance on capital. So as Scooters and e-bikes are rolled out in cities around the world, what does the future of last-mile transport look like?
Universal Basic Income
April 05, 2020 04:38 - 32 minutes - 30 MBUniversal Basic Income is an idea that many people have thought about for centuries, but are we any closer to seeing people receive a base level of financial support? This episode was first published in November of 2018. If you love Moonshot then the best way to help us is to share this episode with a friend, or if you're able, consider supporting us financially on Patreon. All supporters get an ad-free feed, along with bonus episodes, and merch. Visit https://www.patreon.com/moonshot.
No Goal!
March 27, 2020 02:31 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MBOne of the most visible examples of technology in sports is its increasing use in officiating. American sports were the first to experiment with instant replay, while systems like Hawk-Eye have been widely implemented in professional cricket and tennis since the early 2000s. But are these technologies making sports better, or should we just embrace human error? Get your Moonshot merch at podmerch.co.
Alphafly
March 19, 2020 10:01 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MBTechnology and sports have always been closely intertwined. From advancements in equipment, like tennis racquets and golf clubs, to the evolution of sports science and data analysis. But not all developments in the field have been well received in the sports world. In recent years, Nike’s Vaporfly and Alphafly running shoes have sparked new controversy in athletics, raising questions about fairness, equality, and where we draw the line on performance enhancing technology. Get your Moonshot ...
Why Boosted Failed
March 06, 2020 05:36 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MBElectric skateboard manufacturer Boosted has sacked the majority of their staff. So what led to their demise? In this episode we revisit our interview with Boosted CEO Jeff Russakow and explore some of the issues that created problems for the company.
Deepfakes
February 28, 2020 05:51 - 36 minutes - 33 MBWho are the real victims of the Deepfake trend? And how can we tell when the media we consume is deliberately trying to mislead us? If you love Moonshot then the best way to help us is to share this episode with a friend, or if you're able, consider supporting us financially on Patreon. All supporters get an ad-free feed, along with bonus episodes, and merch. Visit https://www.patreon.com/moonshot.
Face Match
February 19, 2020 10:39 - 26 minutes - 23.9 MBFacial recognition technology is becoming widespread as technology companies look to use biometrics to secure information. However when used by law enforcement it raises a bunch of ethical concerns. So should we be scared of facial recognition?
Supercharged: Mission Critical
February 14, 2020 06:29 - 49 minutes - 45.5 MBElon Musk’s vision of a sustainable future is an inspiring one, and it’s not unachievable. But if they’re going to help get us there, Tesla must become a sustainable company. So what does the future hold for Tesla? Listen to Supercharged in your favourite podcast app: Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/supercharged/id1488704543 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4TGJ4YgOKYofJoqkB7qcbW Listen on Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/chargedshow For refer...
Supercharged: Insane Mode
February 04, 2020 23:54 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MBElon Musk has been compared to Ironman’s Tony Stark, and he’s perhaps the most prominent leader and public figure of all car companies today. But how did Elon become the person he is today, and how has his personality shaped Tesla as a company? Listen to Supercharged in your favourite podcast app: Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/supercharged/id1488704543 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4TGJ4YgOKYofJoqkB7qcbW Listen on Pocket Casts: https:/...
Supercharged: Autopilot
January 24, 2020 07:12 - 47 minutes - 43.7 MBThe rise of electric vehicles is set to go hand in hand with the introduction of autonomous technology. Whilst most manufacturers are holding off on releasing self-driving features in their cars, Tesla is enabling their cars now so they can make them fully autonomous via a software update. So, is Tesla’s consumer-first approach the right path to true autonomous driving? Listen to Supercharged in your favourite podcast app: Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/sup...
Supercharged: Production Hell
January 14, 2020 22:21 - 58 minutes - 53.5 MBSince the original Roadster, Tesla has struggled to produce enough cars to meet the demand from customers. Building a car manufacturer from scratch is hard, and if there was any car to highlight that difficulty it was the popular Model 3. As Elon would say, 'Welcome to Production Hell'. Lora Kolodny's CNBC Investigation into GA4: https://www.cnbc.com/2019/07/15/tesla-workers-in-ga4-tent-describe-pressure-to-make-model-3-goals.html Reveal's 'Tesla and Beyond': https://www.revealnews.org/epi...
Supercharged: Tesla's Vision
December 19, 2019 11:52 - 36 minutes - 33.9 MBNikola Tesla invented everything from the AC induction motor to the Tesla coil. He is one of the most underrated geniuses from history. Tesla's inventions completely changed the way we perceive the world, and 60 years after his death, inspired a small car company in California to name their entire business after him. Listen to our new podcast series Supercharged in your favourite podcast app: Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/supercharged/id1488704543 Listen ...
Supercharged: The Apple of Cars
December 12, 2019 11:48 - 36 minutes - 33.2 MBTesla inspires brand loyalty that other vehicle manufacturers can only dream of. Some are inspired by their performance, others are touting the green credentials. It's a loyalty that is somewhat similar to Apple. So is Tesla the Apple of the motoring world? Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/supercharged/id1488704543 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4TGJ4YgOKYofJoqkB7qcbW Listen on Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/chargedshow Supercharged Website:...
Introducing Supercharged
December 01, 2019 03:24 - 2 minutes - 2.37 MBSupercharged is a new podcast from Lawson Media that explores power, conflict, and the people who are driving change. Season one dives into the electric vehicle market and how Tesla, and CEO Elon Musk, are forcing the entire automotive industry to adapt and embrace an electric future. Launching December 10. Find out more at chargedshow.com or by subscribing to 'Supercharged' in your favourite podcast app.
NASA is going back to the Moon (Part 3)
November 24, 2019 23:58 - 34 minutes - 31.4 MBAs NASA prepares to send astronauts into deep space for extended missions there is a growing concern over how we'll be able to provide enough food for these missions. Sure we can take some food with us, but once we go to the Moon and on to Mars, we won't just be able to send more supplies from Earth when we're running low. The solution it seems is in figuring out how to grow plants in space. If you love Moonshot then the best way to help us is to share this episode with a friend, or if you'...
NASA is going back to the Moon (Part 2)
November 08, 2019 05:00 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MBNASA is going back to the Moon, and preparations are well underway for the Artemis missions. The Artemis missions will see a new generation of rocket called the SLS that will enable humans to head to the Moon, Mars, and beyond. If you love Moonshot then the best way to help us is to share this episode with a friend, or if you're able, consider supporting us financially on Patreon. All supporters get an ad-free feed, along with bonus episodes, and merch. Visit https://www.patreon.com/moonshot.
🚀 NASA is going back to the Moon (Part 1) 🌙
October 18, 2019 07:18 - 23 minutes - 21.1 MB50 years ago, NASA landed humans on the Moon, and that moment in history inspired generations. But in 1972, just a couple years later, the Apollo program ended and we haven't been back since. However, NASA is once again planning to take humans to the Moon and this time is going to build a permanent base there. This is part 1 of our series looking NASA's Artemis mission back to the Moon. If you love Moonshot then the best way to help us is to share this episode with a friend, or if you're ab...
The Future of Ageing
September 25, 2019 04:00 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MBNobody can escape getting old. In fact, generations of people are living to a much older age thanks to modern healthcare. But how will technology make the experience of ageing easier, and what innovations will allow you to stay in your own home for longer? If you love Moonshot then the best way to help us is to share this episode with a friend, or if you're able, consider supporting us financially on Patreon. All supporters get an ad-free feed, along with bonus episodes, and merch. Visit ht...
⛑Helmets of the Future
September 13, 2019 06:30 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MBFor generations the humble helmet has looked basically the same. However as technology and materials improve we're starting to see an evolution in their design. So what will the helmet of the future look like? If you love Moonshot then the best way to help us is to share this episode with a friend, or if you're able, consider supporting us financially on Patreon. All supporters get an ad-free feed, along with bonus episodes, and merch. Visit https://www.patreon.com/moonshot.
We started a Patreon!
September 08, 2019 03:40 - 3 minutes - 3.09 MBMoonshot started as a passion project between myself and my co-host Andrew Moon back in 2017, and since then we've published around 50 episodes of content. Every episode of the podcast takes around 40 hours of work to put together. We spend a lot of time researching content and booking guests, then once we have interviews on tape we'll put together a script and go through an editing process. It's a lot of time, effort, and resources to produce, but we want to provide our listeners with the b...
Building immersive stories with Nonny de la Peña, CEO of Emblematic
August 29, 2019 11:45 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MBVirtual and mixed reality headsets are now hitting a critical point where the technology is good enough at a price point that's affordable to see mass market adoption. But once you have a VR device, what do you do with it? Nonny de la Peña, is the CEO and Founder of Emblematic Group, and has been called the 'Godmother of VR'. Nonny is a pioneer of immersive storytelling and shares her thoughts on the future of VR and journalism. If you love Moonshot then the best way to help us is to share ...
Trading Coins with Carylyne Chan, Chief Strategy Officer at CoinMarketCap
August 16, 2019 13:35 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MBWhat does the future of cryptocurrencies look like? Carylyne Chan is the Chief Strategy Officer and Head of Marketing at CoinMarketCap - one of the most important cryptocurrency websites used for tracking the market position of various coins. In this episode Carylyne shares her insights on the current state of the cryptocurrency space and the future she sees for digital tokens. If you love Moonshot then the best way to help us is to share this episode with a friend, or if you're able, consi...
Storing Data in DNA 🧬
August 09, 2019 07:46 - 22 minutes - 21 MBAs our access to information continues to increase, so does the amount of data humanity is generating. Our current storage systems have a shelf-life, but there are researchers out there trying to use DNA to store and archive all the world's information. If you love Moonshot then the best way to help us is to share this episode with a friend, or if you're able, consider supporting us financially on Patreon. All supporters get an ad-free feed, along with bonus episodes, and merch. Visit https...
Nick Halla, SVP of International at Impossible Foods
August 02, 2019 10:00 - 24 minutes - 22 MBNick Halla was the first employee at plant-based meat startup Impossible Foods. Now as SVP of International he's in charge of their global rollout and shares their vision for a meat-free future.
👶 A Baby In A Bag
July 24, 2019 07:15 - 22 minutes - 20.9 MBEctogenesis, or an artificial womb, has long been discussed in science fiction, but when will humans be able to grow a baby in a bag? If you love Moonshot then the best way to help us is to share this episode with a friend, or if you're able, consider supporting us financially on Patreon. All supporters get an ad-free feed, along with bonus episodes, and merch. Visit https://www.patreon.com/moonshot.
🚑 Custom Printed Organs
June 23, 2019 12:03 - 24 minutes - 22.1 MBEver since organ transplants first occurred in the 1950s there's been a supply shortage which currently results in around 20 deaths per day just in the United States. Even if you're lucky enough to receive a transplant there's no guarantee that your body will accept the donation which means a lifetime of anti-rejection medication. However researchers are working on technology to enable organs to be printed on-demand using cells from the transplant recipient. Rice University Organ Research &...
🍔 Print Your Own Meal
June 07, 2019 04:05 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MB3D printing has taken the world by storm - we can print everything from the tiniest parts for a model robot, to jet engines, and even entire buildings. But one of the biggest revolutions in 3D printing is only just starting to take shape, and that’s the idea of having 3D printed food. (First Broadcast May 1st, 2018) If you love Moonshot then the best way to help us is to share this episode with a friend, or if you're able, consider supporting us financially on Patreon. All supporters get a...
🧨 Handling Explosive Growth with Lucy Liu, Co-Founder of Airwallex
May 24, 2019 07:05 - 1 hour - 62.9 MBWe live in a global market. It’s no longer good enough for startups to just focus on their local consumers - we have to think globally if we ever want to hit our market potential. And in the process of thinking global you might find yourself needing to send payments around the world. But for a long time those payments might have been made through bank transfer, or even cheque. The problem with these systems is the fees. But there are companies out there trying to solve this problem, and one ...
🐄 Tastes Like Milk: Updating The Future Of Food
May 19, 2019 13:49 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MB2019 is quickly becoming the year of plant-based protein with many companies heavily pushing to distribute their alternative products to the mass market. So what is the current state of the plant-based protein market and what does that mean for new startups in the space? If you love Moonshot then the best way to help us is to share this episode with a friend, or if you're able, consider supporting us financially on Patreon. All supporters get an ad-free feed, along with bonus episodes, and ...
🧬 Finding The Next Einstein with Daniel Gross, Founder of Pioneer
May 10, 2019 08:30 - 55 minutes - 50.5 MBWhen you think about the individuals who really shaped humanity over the past few centuries - your mind probably wanders to people like Albert Einstein, Picasso, Henry Ford, or Steve Jobs. These are the people who dared to dream about the future, to create masterpieces of art, or to invent new technologies. But what makes someone successful? Is it just that they had great talent or is it partly the circumstances of their life? Pioneer is on a mission to help discover people with the potentia...
🛰When Space Companies Go Rogue
April 19, 2019 06:09 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MBIn January 2018 four small satellites made their way into orbit. The problem - the company behind them ignored an FCC ruling and launched the satellites without permission. So what happens when companies and countries decide to ignore the rules of space, and who is actually responsible for keeping them in line? If you love Moonshot then the best way to help us is to share this episode with a friend, or if you're able, consider supporting us financially on Patreon. All supporters get an ad-f...
🎧 Soundtracking The Internet with Oscar Höglund, CEO of Epidemic Sound
March 24, 2019 05:22 - 1 hour - 55.9 MBSweden has become a powerhouse in digital music, and one of the companies leading the charge is Epidemic Sound. The company has quickly become the go-to source for creators looking to find music, with many YouTubers turning to their service to avoid the hassle of licensing. In this episode, CEO and Co-Founder Oscar Höglund shares the story of Epidemic Sound and their goal for creating a soundtrack for the internet era. Subscribe to Building A Unicorn in your favourite podcast app: Listen o...