The Future Report

McCrindle

A podcast hosted by social research company, McCrindle, for anyone curious about the future. TEDx Speaker and Director of Advisory, Ashley Fell, sits down with a guest each episode to discuss a topic or trend that you need to know about.

  1. Year in review with Sophie Renton

    09/12/2025

    Year in review with Sophie Renton

    Although we’re futurists by trade, we know that the future only makes sense when it’s grounded in the past. Looking back gives us context, clarity, and some really useful clues about what might lie ahead. To wrap up season 17 (and 2025!), our host, Ashley Fell, sits down with McCrindle’s Managing Director, Sophie Renton, to reflect on the year that’s been - the moments, movements, and megatrends that have shaped it.

    30 min
  2. Trends of 2026 with Mark McCrindle

    02/12/2025

    Trends of 2026 with Mark McCrindle

    Each year at McCrindle, we release our trends of the year predictions - the trends that we think will shape the year ahead. From demographic, to technological and social trends, it’s a fascinating look into the future. In this week's episode, our host, Ashley Fell, sits down with McCrindle’s Founder and Principal, Mark McCrindle, to discuss these trends.

    27 min
  3. Creating age-inclusive communities with Sophie Renton

    25/11/2025

    Creating age-inclusive communities with Sophie Renton

    The conversation about diversity often focuses on gender, culture, or background - but not always on age. Yet ageism - whether directed at younger people seen as “too inexperienced” or older people seen as “past their prime” - can limit innovation, collaboration, and opportunities. In this week's episode, our host, Ashley Fell, sits down with McCrindle’s Managing Director, Sophie Renton, to unpack what ageism really looks like, how it impacts individuals and organisations, and what we can do to create truly age-inclusive communities.

    27 min
  4. Gen Z at work with Geoff Brailey

    18/11/2025

    Gen Z at work with Geoff Brailey

    Gen Z, aged in their late teens and 20s today, already comprise more than a quarter of the global workforce. But many people don’t know how to engage, attract, recruit and retain this emerging generation. In this week's episode, our host, Ashley Fell, sits down with McCrindle’s Director of Solutions, Geoff Brailey, to discuss Gen Z at work.

    23 min
  5. AI - the next revolution with Ashley Fell

    11/11/2025

    AI - the next revolution with Ashley Fell

    Artificial Intelligence is transforming how we work, learn, create, and even connect. But like every major shift before it, this one raises as many questions as it does opportunities. How do we use AI to enhance human potential rather than replace it? What skills will matter most in a world of intelligent machines? And what does leadership look like in an era where data canthink? In this week's episode, our podcast producer, Holly Schaaf, sits down with McCrindle's Director of Advisory and Future Report host, Ashley Fell, to discuss the AI revolution.

    34 min
  6. Engaging the next generation of parents with Sophie Renton

    04/11/2025

    Engaging the next generation of parents with Sophie Renton

    The dynamic between schools and families is becoming increasingly complex. Why? Because new generations of parents are coming through and bringing with them new communication styles, expectations and values. So how can schools respond? In this week's episode, our host, Ashley Fell, sits down with McCrindle's Managing Director, Sophie Renton, to share some insights into engaging the next generation of school parents.

    42 min
  7. Which generation had it toughest with Ashley Fell

    28/10/2025

    Which generation had it toughest with Ashley Fell

    We often hear people from different age groups claim they had it tougher than the rest - from rising costs to housing pressures, each generation argues their struggle is unique. But what does the data actually say? In this week's episode, our podcast producer, Holly Schaaf, sits down with social researcher and generational expert, Ashley Fell, to dig into some of McCrindle’s recent generational analysis: comparing Baby Boomers, Gen X, Gen Y and Gen Z on income, housing affordability, inflation, technology access, and more.

    26 min
  8. Gen Alpha slang update with Holly Schaaf and Luke Davies

    21/10/2025

    Gen Alpha slang update with Holly Schaaf and Luke Davies

    Language is always evolving - and for Generation Alpha, who are growing up fully immersed in digital culture, slang is more than just words. It’s a way of connecting, creating identity, and signalling belonging online and offline. From TikTok trends to schoolyard lingo, Gen Alpha has a whole vocabulary that might leave older generations scratching their heads - and sometimes even Gen Z a little confused! In this week's episode, our host, Ashley Fell, sits down with two of McCrindle's Gen Z team members, Holly Schaaf and Luke Davies, to help decode this generation and their slang.

    33 min
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A podcast hosted by social research company, McCrindle, for anyone curious about the future. TEDx Speaker and Director of Advisory, Ashley Fell, sits down with a guest each episode to discuss a topic or trend that you need to know about.

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  • Creator
    McCrindle
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2025
  • Episodes
    149
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 274510
  • Show Website
    The Future Report

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