Open World

Flash Forward Presents
Open World

Open World is a fiction anthology podcast about how science and technology serve as a backdrop for imagining a better future, helping us envision the positive influence that science and tech can play in a real tomorrow.Hosted & produced by award winning podcasters Keisha “TK” Dutes and Rose Eveleth, each episode speaks to the pressing concerns of our times through love, friendship, community, compassion, and sustainability.

Episodes

  1. I’ll Have You Know

    29/10/2020

    I’ll Have You Know

    Today we take a trip to dreamland, and think about what the future can be if you finally take the leap. This episode features an original adaptation of the short story "I'll Have You Know," by Charlie Jane Anders, originally published by MIT Tech Review on August 21, 2018. Adaptation and sound design by T.H. Ponders. Cast: El - Cap Blackard Dr. Weebo - Angela Merk Nguyen Goaty - Jordan Adika Harriet - Keisha TK Dutes Jen - T.H. Ponders Aaron - Rose Eveleth The Literature - Sean Howard ✨ Open World is a partnership between Philo's Future Media and Flash Forward Presents, hosted by TK Dutes  and Rose Eveleth, produced by Brittani Taylor Brown and mixed by C. The intro music is Dorica by BlueDot Sessions. Additional music by T.H. Ponders. ✨    Sponsors: Better Help: Take charge of your mental health with the help of an experienced professional.Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/openworld. Shaker & Spoon: A subscription cocktail service that helps you learn how to make hand-crafted cocktails right at home. Get $20 off your first box at shakerandspoon.com/openworld. Tab for a Cause: A browser extension that lets you raise money for charity while doing your thing online. Whenever you open a new tab, you’ll see a beautiful photo and a small ad. Part of that ad money goes toward a charity of your choice! Join team Advice For And From The future by signing up at tabforacause.org/openworld. Tavour: Tavour is THE app for fans of beer, craft brews, and trying new and exciting labels. You sign up in the app and can choose the beers you’re interested in (including two new ones DAILY) adding to your own personalized crate. Use code: openworld for $10 off after your first order of $25 or more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 4m
  2. ED7A93 - Pink Carnation

    22/10/2020

    ED7A93 - Pink Carnation

    Today’s episode is about how to connect when everything is disconnected. This episode features "ED7A93 - Pink Carnation," originally published by HEXADEC on June 29, 2020, followed by a conversation with Wil Williams and Anne Baird. "ED7A93 - Pink Carnation" was written, produced and sound designed by Wil Williams. Credits: Anne Baird - Emery Katie Youmans - Kimbra ✨Open World is a partnership between Philo's Future Media and Flash Forward Presents, hosted by TK Dutes and Rose Eveleth, produced by Brittani Taylor Brown and mixed by C. The intro music is Dorica by  BlueDot Sessions. Additional music by T.H. Ponders. ✨ Sponsors: Better Help: Take charge of your mental health with the help of an experienced professional. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/openworld.  Shaker & Spoon: A subscription cocktail service that helps you learn how to make hand-crafted cocktails right at home. Get $20 off your first box at shakerandspoon.com/openworld. Tab for a Cause: A browser extension that lets you raise money for charity while doing your thing online. Whenever you open a new tab, you’ll see a beautiful photo and a small ad. Part of that ad money goes toward a charity of your choice! Join team Advice For And From The future by signing up at tabforacause.org/openworld. Tavour: Tavour is THE app for fans of beer, craft brews, and trying new and exciting labels. You sign up in the app and can choose the beers you’re interested in (including two new ones DAILY) adding to your own personalized crate. Use code: openworld for $10 off after your first order of $25 or more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    56 min
  3. This Planet Needs A Name

    19/10/2020

    This Planet Needs A Name

    Today’s episode is about giving everything up and leaving it all behind. This episode features four installments from This Planet Needs a Name, originally published in December 2019 and January 2020, followed by an interview with the creator Evan Tess Murray. This Planet Needs a Name, was created by Evan Tess Murray. Original composition, sound design, and audio engineering are by Trace Callahan. Characters were developed in collaboration with their actors: Caroline Mincks as Zahava Evan Tess Murray as Zei Trevor Bean as Mandry Alexander Doddy as James Alexander Endymion Hernandez Diaz as Cyrus Sawyer Greene as Quill More info & show notes ✨ Open World is a partnership between Philo's Future Media and Flash Forward Presents, hosted by TK Dutes and Rose Eveleth, produced by Brittani Taylor Brown and mixed by C. The intro music is Dorica by BlueDot Sessions. Additional music by T.H. Ponders. ✨ Sponsors: Better Help: Take charge of your mental health with the help of an experienced professional.Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/openworld. Shaker & Spoon: A subscription cocktail service that helps you learn how to make hand-crafted cocktails right at home. Get $20 off your first box at shakerandspoon.com/openworld. Tab for a Cause: A browser extension that lets you raise money for charity while doing your thing online. Whenever you open a new tab, you’ll see a beautiful photo and a small ad. Part of that ad money goes toward a charity of your choice! Join team Advice For And From The future by signing up at tabforacause.org/openworld. Tavour: Tavour is THE app for fans of beer, craft brews, and trying new and exciting labels. You sign up in the app and can choose the beers you’re interested in (including two new ones DAILY) adding to your own personalized crate. Use code: openworld for $10 off after your first order of $25 or more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    55 min
  4. Robot and Crow

    12/10/2020

    Robot and Crow

    Today’s episode is all about public health and inter-species friendship. Featuring an original audio drama adaptation of “When Robot and Crow Saved East St. Louis” by Annalee Newitz, adapted by T.H. Ponders, followed by an interview with the author and adapter. 🚀 full show notes & more this way 🚀 Cast: Robot — Julia Morizawa Kayla — Taylor Hosking Kiki — Aya Lane Tami — Keisha TK Dutes Bey — Ana O'Daniel Jeremy — C. Jed — Annalee Newitz Guard — T.H. Ponders Dr. Singh — Tau Zaman ✨ Open World is a partnership between Philo's Future Media and Flash Forward Presents, hosted by TK Dutes and Rose Eveleth, produced by Brittani Taylor Brown and mixed by C. The intro music is Dorica by BlueDot Sessions. Additional music by T.H. Ponders. ✨   Sponsors: Shaker & Spoon: A subscription cocktail service that helps you learn how to make hand-crafted cocktails right at home. Get $20 off your first box at shakerandspoon.com/openworld. Tab for a Cause: A browser extension that lets you raise money for charity while doing your thing online. Whenever you open a new tab, you’ll see a beautiful photo and a small ad. Part of that ad money goes toward a charity of your choice! Join team Advice For And From The future by signing up at tabforacause.org/openworld. Tavour: Tavour is THE app for fans of beer, craft brews, and trying new and exciting labels. You sign up in the app and can choose the beers you’re interested in (including two new ones DAILY) adding to your own personalized crate. Use code: openworld for $10 off after your first order of $25 or more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 1m
  5. 60 Minutes through Space

    08/10/2020

    60 Minutes through Space

    Today’s episode is all about space, family, and Afofuturism. Featuring 60 Minutes Through Space, and a conversation with Adetola Abdulkadir and Safiyah Cheatam. 🚀 This episode features 60 Minutes Through Space, originally published by Obsidian Podcast on 10/28/2019.  60 Minutes Through Space was written and produced by Adetola Abdulkadir and Safiyah Cheatam, with Sarah Espii Proctor as the Sound Designer.  Narrated by Nichole Marie as Atiena Walker,  Radiance Ware as Maya Walker,  Jaylen Smith as Amar Walker,  Lorenzo Jones as Kevin Walker,  Hector Tolentino as George Wellor,  Dwight Smith as Trevor,  Caroline Unger as the Overhead Announcer.  Music includes Lemon Lime by Brevyn, Love is Like the Sun by The Dogon Lights, and Come Right Here by Tendinite. 🚀 ✨Open World is a partnership between Philo's Future Media and Flash Forward Presents, hosted by TK Dutes and Rose Eveleth, produced by Brittani Taylor Brown and mixed by C. The intro music is Dorica by BlueDot Sessions. Additional music by T.H. Ponders. More info here.✨ 💸 Sponsors: Shaker & Spoon: A subscription cocktail service that helps you learn how to make hand-crafted cocktails right at home. Get $20 off your first box at shakerandspoon.com/openworld. Tab for a Cause: A browser extension that lets you raise money for charity while doing your thing online. Whenever you open a new tab, you’ll see a beautiful photo and a small ad. Part of that ad money goes toward a charity of your choice! Join team Advice For And From The future by signing up at tabforacause.org/openworld. Tavour: Tavour is THE app for fans of beer, craft brews, and trying new and exciting labels. You sign up in the app and can choose the beers you’re interested in (including two new ones DAILY) adding to your own personalized crate. Use code: openworld for $10 off after your first order of $25 or more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    46 min

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Open World is a fiction anthology podcast about how science and technology serve as a backdrop for imagining a better future, helping us envision the positive influence that science and tech can play in a real tomorrow.Hosted & produced by award winning podcasters Keisha “TK” Dutes and Rose Eveleth, each episode speaks to the pressing concerns of our times through love, friendship, community, compassion, and sustainability.

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