Future History

Justine McAllister is a contemporary painter and muralist known for her vibrant, large-scale works that blend figuration and abstraction. Through a distinctive visual language of colour and movement, her work explores themes of human connection, abundance and acceptance, while reflecting on the complexity of modern life.
On this episode, we dive into:
How motherhood can unlock new creative depth

How limited time can improve creative focus

What motherhood reveals about identity

Why vulnerability can strengthen creative work

How intuition shapes artistic decision-making

What makes an artistic style recognisable

Why artists need a clear North Star

How constraints can give creative freedom

And so much more.
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Liam McMahon is a marketer and storyteller who explores the history of some of Australia’s and the world’s most culturally influential brands. Through stories spanning fashion, streetwear, sport and popular culture, he uncovers the people, moments and ideas that helped shape the brands we know today.

In this episode, we dive into:
Why Fashion Has Become So Homogenised

How Instant Feedback Changed Creative Risk

What Mambo Got Right About Cultural Relevance

How Australian Surf Brands Shaped Streetwear

Why Certain Sneakers Become Part of a Subculture

How Unexpected Brand Collaborations Create Attention

Why Creatives Should Stop Asking for Permission

How Social Media Changed Identity and Self-Worth

And so much more.

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Dr Beth Fisher is a neuroscientist and Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Monash University and the University of Sydney. Her research explores optimism, decision-making and computational approaches to understanding depression and mental health. She is also co-host of the Minds Matter podcast, where she discusses psychology, neuroscience and cognitive science.
On this episode, we dive into:
Why optimism shapes the way we engage with the world

How optimism influences creativity and risk-taking

Why stepping away can help solve creative problems

How the brain generates ideas and “aha” moments

What happens when we interpret uncertainty as positive or negative

How attention shapes what the brain learns

What psychedelics can reveal about optimism and behaviour

How our perception of reality differs from person to person

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James Bourbon visual artist and designer working across painting, collage, photography, textiles and installation He draws from an extensive archive of discarded advertisements, posters, comics and printed ephemera.
Through high-contrast black-and-white imagery, James transforms forgotten fragments of mass culture into contemporary works exploring memory, identity and the influence of visual media. His work has been exhibited across Australia and internationally.
On this episode, we dive into:
How influences become something uniquely yours
Why endless possibilities can stall creativity
How repetition turns preferences into identity
Why imperfection gives creative work character
How research can lead the creative process
What helps artists finish and move forward
Why persistence matters more than talent

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Stephen Packer is an Australian-based Writer & Director whose work has screened at festivals around the world. His film Alpha Test won the Audience Award at the Adelaide Film Festival and the Screenplay Award at Flickerfest and his short Unprompted played live in front of 35,000 people as a finalist at Tropfest 2026.
Stephen is currently deep in development on his debut feature.
On this episode, we dive into:
Why completing the film can matter more than external success

How directors keep a production moving through setbacks

What it takes to build resilience as a filmmaker

Why collaboration is central to a director’s role

How filmmakers balance creative vision with audience expectations

What makes a film commercially sustainable

How streaming and niche audiences are changing distribution

Why outsourcing creative decisions to AI can dilute your voice

How AI can support filmmaking without becoming the creator

What lower barriers to entry mean for independent filmmakers

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