HELLO FUTURE with Kevin Cirilli

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HELLO, FUTURE with Kevin Cirilli is the daily podcast where tomorrow’s biggest questions come alive. Are aliens already visiting us? Could your next job be in space? What if satellites could find lost cities, or stop the next wildfire? What happens if America loses the space race… or if every satellite went dark tomorrow? From Mars to UFOs, from flying cars to “civilization starter kits,” each episode blends science, technology, and imagination with the real choices shaping our world. It’s smart, fast, and curious, built for anyone who’s ever looked up at the night sky and wondered what comes next. This isn’t science fiction. It’s the future, knocking on your door. 

  1. HELLO FUTURE: The Future of the Olympics (Part 2)

    8 HR AGO

    HELLO FUTURE: The Future of the Olympics (Part 2)

    HELLO FUTURE hosts Jeff Fellenzer, the USC Annenberg Professor of Professional Practice in Journalism with more than three decades of experience across sports management, news media, higher education, and entrepreneurship. Fellenzer — who teaches courses on sports, media, and technology, has been a Heisman Trophy voter since 2007, and has interviewed generations of icons from John Wooden to Olympians and media leaders — brings a rare vantage point on how the Olympic Games must evolve in the coming decade. In this episode, we explore the future of the Olympics through the lens of media transformation, fan engagement, and global culture. Jeff shares insights on how emerging technologies — from immersive viewing and real-time analytics to AI-driven storytelling — will redefine how audiences experience the Games. We also dive into the shifting economic and cultural forces shaping how host cities, broadcasters, athletes, and global audiences negotiate relevance and resonance in a crowded attention economy. This is not just a sports conversation — it’s a forward-looking exploration of one of the world’s most enduring global institutions and the media and technology currents that will determine its future See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    13 min
  2. HELLO FUTURE: The Future of the Olympics (Part 1)

    2 DAYS AGO

    HELLO FUTURE: The Future of the Olympics (Part 1)

    Jeff Fellenzer, the USC Annenberg Professor of Professional Practice in Journalism with more than three decades of experience across sports management, news media, higher education, and entrepreneurship. Fellenzer — who teaches courses on sports, media, and technology, has been a Heisman Trophy voter since 2007, and has interviewed generations of icons from John Wooden to Olympians and media leaders — brings a rare vantage point on how the Olympic Games must evolve in the coming decade. In this episode, we explore the future of the Olympics through the lens of media transformation, fan engagement, and global culture. Jeff shares insights on how emerging technologies — from immersive viewing and real-time analytics to AI-driven storytelling — will redefine how audiences experience the Games. We also dive into the shifting economic and cultural forces shaping how host cities, broadcasters, athletes, and global audiences negotiate relevance and resonance in a crowded attention economy. This is not just a sports conversation — it’s a forward-looking exploration of one of the world’s most enduring global institutions and the media and technology currents that will determine its future. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    8 min
  3. HELLO FUTURE: Digital Twins, VR & 3D Mapping: How Esri Is Powering Smarter Decisions From Space to Elections

    6 DAYS AGO

    HELLO FUTURE: Digital Twins, VR & 3D Mapping: How Esri Is Powering Smarter Decisions From Space to Elections

    In this episode, Kevin Cirilli sits down with Taisha Fabricius, Product Manager at Esri, to explore how digital twins, virtual reality, and advanced 3D mapping are transforming decision-making across America’s most critical sectors. Fabricius explains how Esri’s technology is used by organizations ranging from NASA to state and local governments to visualize complex data, run real-world simulations, and plan more effectively for everything from space exploration and emergency management to infrastructure and elections. The conversation highlights the shift away from static data analysis toward immersive, interactive digital environments that improve transparency, preparedness, and public trust. Kevin and Fabricius also discuss why digital twins are becoming essential tools for leaders navigating complex challenges—and how these innovations are shaping the future of planning, resilience, and governance in the United States. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    13 min
  4. HELLO FUTURE: Steve Jobs, the Genius Bar & Why Human-Centered Customer Service Still Wins

    5 FEB

    HELLO FUTURE: Steve Jobs, the Genius Bar & Why Human-Centered Customer Service Still Wins

    In this episode of Hello Future, Kevin Cirilli revisits a powerful conversation with Scott Hazard, CEO of Symmetrical and a former Apple employee who worked under Steve Jobs. Hazard breaks down how Jobs revolutionized customer service through the Apple Store Genius Bar—prioritizing trust, empathy, and real human connection over cold automation. Drawing on his experience at Apple, Hazard explains how those customer-first principles now shape Symmetrical’s mission to bring personalized, human-centered support back to the tech world. The discussion challenges today’s overreliance on AI-driven service models and makes the case for individualized care, accountability, and respect for the customer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    16 min
  5. HELLO FUTURE: Dan Brouillette on AI, China, and the Race to Power America

    27 JAN

    HELLO FUTURE: Dan Brouillette on AI, China, and the Race to Power America

    Kevin Cirilli sits down with Dan Brouillette at the National Press Club for a wide-ranging, urgent conversation about the future of American energy — and the global race to power artificial intelligence. Brouillette lays out the stakes in plain terms: energy is now national security. Whoever builds power fastest will lead in AI, robotics, data centers, and advanced manufacturing — and China is not waiting. He explains why America’s permitting system has become a strategic liability, why data centers are the new industrial foundries, and why the U.S. grid is under growing strain just as demand goes vertical. Kevin and Brouillette also explore where optimism still lives — from LNG as a geopolitical tool that supports allies, to a long-term vision of fusion energy that could one day make today’s energy debates obsolete. But the warning is clear: getting to that future requires winning the next 20 years, not the next 200. This episode is a frontline briefing on the energy battle shaping the future of AI, economic power, and global leadership — and why the clock is already ticking. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    15 min
  6. HELLO FUTURE: Space Jobs are Everywhere (You Just Can't See Them Yet)

    22 JAN

    HELLO FUTURE: Space Jobs are Everywhere (You Just Can't See Them Yet)

    Kevin Cirilli sits down with Michael "Ludes" Martindale to talk about one of the most important — and least understood — challenges facing the future of space: people. As Education Director at the Space Force Association, Martindale is focused on building the pipeline for the next generation of space talent — from high school students to undergraduates and beyond. His mission: make space real, reachable, and relevant long before someone ever considers becoming an astronaut. In this conversation, Martindale explains how space is no longer an abstract concept reserved for science fiction or elite pilots. Space now touches everyday life — from GPS and AI to communications, energy, and national security — and the jobs supporting it span welding, cybersecurity, data science, education, policy, and more. Being an astronaut, he says, is just the tip of the iceberg. Kevin and Ludes explore how experiential learning, hands-on programs, and workforce development can help young people see themselves in the space economy — whether they grow up in Silicon Valley, Washington, DC, or rural America. They also discuss how pop culture sparks curiosity, why “space-collar jobs” are already here, and how today’s industrial revolution is opening doors most people don’t even realize exist. This episode is a reminder that the future of space won’t be built by a few heroes in orbit — it will be built by millions of people on Earth who finally understand that space is already part of their lives. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    9 min
  7. HELLO FUTURE: Legacy Guardians and the Future of Space

    20 JAN

    HELLO FUTURE: Legacy Guardians and the Future of Space

    Kevin Cirilli sits down with Mark Dreiling, recently named Legacy Guardian #2, at the Space Force Association’s Space Power Conference — marking six years of the United States Space Force. In this deeply personal conversation, Dreiling reflects on the early days of military space operations, the creation of the Space Force, and the quiet community of Air Force space operators whose careers shaped the service before it even existed. He explains why recognizing “legacy Guardians” matters — not just as symbolism, but as an acknowledgment that today’s Space Force stands on decades of unseen work. The episode takes an unexpected and powerful turn as Dreiling shares his own story: a rare illness, a life-saving liver transplant, and the overwhelming response from the military space community — including fellow service members who volunteered to become organ donors. It’s a reminder that the future of space isn’t just about technology and strategy, but about people, resilience, and care for one another. Kevin and Mark explore how advances in science and medicine — many protected and enabled by space infrastructure — are turning what once felt like science fiction into second chances at life. They also discuss why the Space Force’s culture emphasizes continuity, gratitude, and respect for what came before, even as it builds something entirely new. This episode is about legacy, survival, and optimism — and why protecting the space domain ultimately means protecting human potential itself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    12 min
  8. HELLO FUTURE: Building GPS for the Moon

    15 JAN

    HELLO FUTURE: Building GPS for the Moon

    Kevin Cirilli sits down with Michael E. Young of Terran Orbital, one of the critical companies helping make NASA’s Artemis mission possible. At the center of the conversation: a simple but mind-bending idea — you can’t live, work, or explore without GPS. And if humans are going to return to the Moon, build infrastructure there, and eventually go farther into space, we first need navigation, timing, and communications where none exist today.Michael explains how Terran Orbital helped build CAPSTONE, the first satellite to operate in a unique lunar orbit without GPS support, proving that future astronauts, robots, and lunar bases can safely coordinate, communicate, and move on the Moon. He breaks down — in plain language — why satellites are getting smaller, smarter, and more powerful, and how those advances unlock everything from lunar logistics to deep-space exploration. The conversation also looks ahead: how space infrastructure can reduce strain on Earth, enable asteroid mining, power data centers in orbit, and open new frontiers for science, medicine, and energy. Along the way, Michael explains why space security matters, how satellites are protected, and why being first on the Moon isn’t just symbolic — it’s about setting the rules for the future.This episode is a reminder that mastering the Moon is not the end goal — it’s the training ground for humanity’s next great leap. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    9 min
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HELLO, FUTURE with Kevin Cirilli is the daily podcast where tomorrow’s biggest questions come alive. Are aliens already visiting us? Could your next job be in space? What if satellites could find lost cities, or stop the next wildfire? What happens if America loses the space race… or if every satellite went dark tomorrow? From Mars to UFOs, from flying cars to “civilization starter kits,” each episode blends science, technology, and imagination with the real choices shaping our world. It’s smart, fast, and curious, built for anyone who’s ever looked up at the night sky and wondered what comes next. This isn’t science fiction. It’s the future, knocking on your door. 

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