Future History
A podcast about how creative ideas become real.Join Wayne Lim for conversations with artists, designers, filmmakers, technologists and other creative thinkers who have taken something from imagination into the world.
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What Motherhood Can Unlock in Your Art | Justine McAllister (opens the original)
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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
What Great Brands Got Right That We’ve Forgotten | Liam McMahon (opens the original)
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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 Street
The Neuroscience Behind Optimism & Creativity | Dr. Beth Fisher (opens the original)
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SPOTIFY 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-taki
How to Find Your Creative Style | James Bourbon (opens the original)
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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: H
The New Era of Filmmaking is Here | Stephen Packer (opens the original)
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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 prod
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