Generation Uncharted

Lewis Oakley

We are a generation navigating uncharted waters. They say it’s the best time to be alive, but for many, it doesn’t feel that way. Crippling taxes, a cost-of-living crisis, and rising divorce rates leave little room for stability, let alone fun. So what does living well and being successful actually look like in today’s world? And how do we move from just surviving to thriving? Join broadcaster and author Lewis Oakley as he speaks with experts, innovators, and everyday people to uncover fresh perspectives, smarter life hacks, and practical ways to live well—despite the odds.

  1. ١٨ فبراير

    Country Music Is Changing in the AI age, but Is It Ready for This?

    Country music has long been seen as one of the most traditional, identity-heavy genres in the world. So what does it mean to enter that space as an openly gay artist in 2026? In this episode of Generation Uncharted, Lewis Oakley speaks to country artist Jack Bruce about masculinity, authenticity, social media fame, AI in music, and what “success” even means anymore. They explore: • Whether country music is really changing — or just repackaging itself• How social media has democratised (and saturated) the music industry• The pressure to be “palatable” as a queer artist• AI-generated music and what it means for real creators• Why modern success feels harder to define This isn’t a conversation about culture wars. It’s about what happens when old rules stop working — in music, identity and modern life. Generation Uncharted is about navigating a world with more freedom but less clarity — and making sense of the structural shifts behind personal uncertainty. 🕒 Chapters (Retention Optimised) 00:00 – Country Music & Queer Identity01:11 – Was It Risky to Be Openly Gay?02:34 – The Music Industry Has Been Flipped04:10 – TikTok, Virality & Building an Audience05:14 – How Artists Actually Make Money Now06:21 – The Death of Mystique08:06 – Country Music’s Evolution10:27 – Community vs Audience12:09 – The Queer Community & Country Fans12:47 – Masculinity in Modern Country15:26 – Do You Have to Be “Palatable”?16:22 – What Does Success Even Mean Now?19:00 – Advice for New Artists19:47 – ChatGPT & AI in Music21:55 – Synthetic Artists & The Future

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  2. ١٦ فبراير

    Nancy Guthrie, AI for Children, Queer Muslim Love Story & more | What’s Trending? EP10

    Are we turning real-life tragedy into entertainment? And should children even be using AI in the first place? Ali Najjar joins Lewis Oakley on What’s Trending? to break down the disappearance of Nancy Guffrey, the growing debate over banning AI for kids, and what happens when your marriage becomes a political lightning rod online — from AI ransom fears to queer Muslim identity and the backlash of speaking out on Gaza and Israel. Featured in this episode: Why the Nancy Guffrey case has gripped AmericaAre we addicted to real-time true crime?AI ransom scams, deepfakes and “proof of life” in 2026Should children be banned from ChatGPT and AI chatbots?Can AI help kids learn — or replace real friendships?Growing up gay in a Muslim householdOnline hate, death threats and going public with your relationshipWhy representation in the LGBTQ+ community still feels unequal Chapters 00:00 Intro01:10 Why America Is Obsessed With Nancy Guffrey03:15 Are We Addicted to Real-Time True Crime?05:40 AI Ransoms, Deepfakes & “Proof of Life”09:00 Armchair Detectives: Helpful or Harmful?12:25 Should We Ban AI for Children?15:00 Can AI Make Kids Smarter — or More Isolated?18:55 Growing Up Gay Without Support22:30 Is It Better to Be a Kid in 2026?27:10 The Pressure of Public Love Stories31:30 Being Queer, Muslim & Married to a Jewish Man35:45 Online Hate, Death Threats & Going Public39:40 Do LGBTQ+ Organisations Ignore Minority Voices?43:45 Advice for Young Muslims Coming Out46:40 The Charity That Can Help: Switchboard47:50 Outro

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  3. ٧ فبراير

    Nancy Guthrie, Celebs Out of Touch & Alien Disclosure | What’s Trending? EP9

    Everyone’s nostalgic, anxious, and arguing online. Matthew Russell-Jones joins Lewis Oakley on What’s Trending? to break down the stories dominating timelines right now, from the explosive Devil Wears Prada 2 trailer to alien disclosure rumours, celebrity backlash at the Grammys, and why so many people are clinging to jobs they secretly hate. Together, they unpack what these moments say about culture in 2026: our obsession with reboots, distrust of elites, fear around AI and work, and why mystery stories still grip us more than ever. Featured in this episode: Why the Devil Wears Prada 2 trailer has struck such a nerveAre reboots lazy nostalgia — or cultural comfort food?Donald Trump, UFO claims, and whether humans could handle alien truthThe missing-person case that shows how technology can still failBillie Eilish, the Grammys, and the growing backlash against celebrity politicsWhy “job hugging” is replacing quiet quitting in the age of AI • • Whether staying put at work is sensible… or quietly soul-destroying

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  4. ٧ فبراير

    Why I Feel for Brooklyn Beckham (And What This Says About Our Generation)

    The Beckham family drama has dominated headlines this week — but beneath the memes and mockery is a much bigger story.In this clip from Generation Uncharted, we unpack what happens when a family becomes a brand, and what it means to grow up famous without choosing fame. From Brooklyn Beckham’s estrangement to Victoria taking the public flak, we explore power, parenting, misogyny, and the limits of PR when real people are involved.This isn’t about taking sides.It’s about asking harder questions: What does success cost when image comes first?And why does our culture still find it easier to ridicule than empathise?What happens when children are born into dynasties they can’t escape?

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  5. ٧ فبراير

    Heated Rivalry, Pyramid Mysteries, Doomsday Fears & more | What’s Trending? EP8

    Gay sports dramas are going global, ancient history might be wrong, and the world feels closer to collapse than ever. So… what’s actually going on?Devin Ibanez joins Lewis Oakley on What’s Trending? to break down the stories everyone’s talking about — from the explosive popularity of gay sports dramas like Heated Rivalry, to shocking new claims about the age of the Egyptian pyramids, and why the Doomsday Clock keeps creeping closer to midnight. Along the way, they dig into modern dating, celebrity whirlwind marriages, and whether social media is making global chaos feel even worse.Featured in this episode: Why Heated Rivalry is trending — including in countries with anti-LGBT lawsWhat gay sports dramas reveal about desire, repression, and powerNew theories claiming the pyramids could be 10,000 years older than we thoughtWhether ancient civilisations were more technologically advanced than we assumeKatie Price marrying after one week — love at first sight or red flag?Dating apps, commitment issues, and the rise of “the ick”The Doomsday Clock and why global anxiety feels unavoidable right nowHow to stay sane when the internet makes every crisis feel personalNew episodes every week. Subscribe for sharp takes on the stories shaping culture, politics, and the internet.

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  6. ٢٠ يناير

    Robert Jenrick’s Defection, AI Scandals & Why 2016 Is Trending | What’s Trending? EP7

    British politics is in full meltdown and the internet is loving it. From Robert Jenrick’s explosive defection to AI scandals and a sudden obsession with 2016, this week’s stories feel stranger than fiction. Peter Barnes joins Lewis Oakley on What’s Trending? to break down the biggest stories shaping the UK’s feeds, from the Reform Party drama engulfing Westminster to Grok AI generating explicit fake images, and why nostalgia for 2016 is suddenly everywhere online. They unpack what Robert Jenrick’s move really means for Reform, whether AI has already crossed a dangerous line, why digital ID has sparked fears of government overreach, and how politics has started to feel more like reality TV than real leadership. Featured in this episode: Robert Jenrick’s defection Is British politics turning into The Traitors?Grok AI and the ethics of AI-generated fake imagesWhere the line should be drawn on AI regulationThe UK government’s digital ID U-turn and why critics aren’t reassuredWhy 2016 is suddenly trending again on social mediaMeghan Markle’s UK return and the taxpayer security debate Your weekly scroll — in podcast form.

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  7. ١٣ يناير

    The Traitors Bias Debate, Stranger Things Theories & House Price Chaos | What’s Trending? EP6

    Ben Cicchetti joins Lewis Oakley on What’s Trending? to break down the biggest conversations taking over our feeds from The Traitors becoming a national obsession, to claims of racial bias in reality TV, viral Stranger Things theories, and why younger generations feel locked out of the housing market. They also dive into media sensationalism, storm panic headlines, and whether digital democracy could be the future of public engagement. It’s a fast-paced conversation about what’s trending and why it matters. Featured in this episode: Why The Traitors has captured the UK like no other reality showClaims of racial bias in reality TV,  trend or coincidence?The viral Stranger Things “secret episode” theory explainedDo audiences want more power over TV outcomes?Why house prices feel impossible for younger generationsMedia hype vs reality in storm and weather reportingCould digital democracy fix political disengagement?📺 New episodes of What’s Trending? drop weekly — your scroll, in podcast form.

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  8. ٦ يناير

    The Traitors Twist, New Year’s Chaos & a rise in Heteroflexible | What’s Trending? EP5

    Reality TV twists, viral New Year traditions, and the identity debates dominating your feed — this episode breaks down why it’s all trending right now. Jordan Chan joins Lewis Oakley on What’s Trending? to unpack the stories everyone’s talking about — from The Traitors’ controversial new twist and bizarre New Year’s Eve grape rituals, to the rise of “hetero-flexible” dating labels, LGBTQ+ representation on TV, and the culture wars playing out online as we head into 2026. With sharp takes, lived experience, and a bit of humour, Lewis and Jordan dig into what these moments say about where culture is heading — and why some conversations are suddenly everywhere. Featured in this episode: The Traitors’ secret twist — and why viewers are obsessedThe £10 grape tradition that took over New Year’s EveTikTok’s biggest food trends heading into 2026Why “hetero-flexible” is suddenly being searched everywhereThe state of LGBTQ+ representation in TV and mediaPride funding, backlash culture, and where the community goes nextStranger Things, nostalgia, and rewriting the pastYour weekly scroll — in podcast form.

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We are a generation navigating uncharted waters. They say it’s the best time to be alive, but for many, it doesn’t feel that way. Crippling taxes, a cost-of-living crisis, and rising divorce rates leave little room for stability, let alone fun. So what does living well and being successful actually look like in today’s world? And how do we move from just surviving to thriving? Join broadcaster and author Lewis Oakley as he speaks with experts, innovators, and everyday people to uncover fresh perspectives, smarter life hacks, and practical ways to live well—despite the odds.

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