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15
July 11, 2026

Nostalgia Is a Business Model

Taylor & Travis, the World Cup, and Why Video Games Are Going All-Digital
14
July 6, 2026

Everyone's Making Their Move

Cannes Lions, Meta Glasses, and the NBC Universal Spinoff
13
June 18, 2026

Who's Winning the Attention Economy?

McDonald's & Coke Breakup, Fox Buys Roku, and the Creator Acquisition Play
12
June 12, 2026

What Goes Into the Economy of Live Events? with Jeremy Lowe

Boye and Chris kick things off with Jeremy Lowe, VP of Talent and Partnerships at Dick Clark Productions, reacting to the viral tech Titans Mafia game, and whether brands could create their own version of Traitors (1:43). Then they dive into the summer events landscape, from the AMAs in Las Vegas to YouTube's dominance at Coachella, and how Jeremy's team programs award shows for both TV viewers and social media feeds (8:28). The conversation shifts to the NY Knicks fever taking over the country ...
11
June 4, 2026

Backroom Breaking Records, Anthropic's IPO, and Hollywood's AI Future

Today we get into Hollywood's two major events about its own future, one about AI, one about creators (4:00), how a 20-year-old YouTuber broke A24's all-time opening weekend record (22:51), and Anthropic's confidential IPO filing that could be one of the biggest in history (39:12). Subscribe to our newsletter from the Future Party here. You can follow us on social media at @futureparty as well as our hosts @boye and @chrissawtelle. We love to hear from our listeners, so if you want to message u...
10
May 28, 2026

Spotify's Loyalty Tickets, Survivor 50 Spoilers, and Executives Sending AI to Their Meetings

Today we get into why Spotify's new concert ticket program for loyal fans might actually be a good thing for music, and how it could finally be the cure for blue dot fever (19:19), how prediction markets already knew who won Survivor 50 before the season even premiered (30:15), and why a growing number of executives are now sending AI replicas of themselves to meetings instead of showing up (45:10). Subscribe to our newsletter from the Future Party here. You can follow us on social media at @fu...
9
May 21, 2026

OpenAI Enters Finance, AP x Swatch, and YouTube Brandcast 2026

Today we kick things off reacting to Drake's new album (1:27), then we get into the new OpenAI finance product and what it means for the future of banking (6:00), the unexpected collaboration between Audemars Piguet and Swatch (16:43), and everything you need to know from YouTube Brandcast 2026 (29:20). Subscribe to our newsletter from the Future Party here. You can follow us on social media at @futureparty as well as our hosts @boye and @chrissawtelle. We love to hear from our listeners, so if...
8
May 14, 2026

Apple Glasses vs. Ray-Ban, Byron Allen's Media Empire, and Ben Affleck's Secret AI Deal

Today we get into Apple's upcoming smart glasses and what they mean for Ray-Ban and Meta, how Byron Allen has been quietly building one of the biggest media empires in the country, and the story behind Ben Affleck's secret AI company that he sold to Netflix for up to $600 million. Subscribe to our newsletter from the Future Party here. You can follow us on social media at @futureparty as well as our hosts @boye and @chrissawtelle. We love to hear from our listeners, so if you want to message us...
7
May 10, 2026

Devil Wears Prada 2, Narnia's Big Bet, and the Industries Rewriting the Rules

Today we get into the surprise box office success of Devil Wears Prada 2, why Netflix is giving Narnia a full theatrical window, a Chinese court ruling that protects workers from being replaced by AI, and why venture capitalists are now saying that if you're not posting, you're already losing. Subscribe to our newsletter from the Future Party here. You can follow us on social media at @futureparty as well as our hosts @boye and @chrissawtelle. We love to hear from our listeners, so if you want ...
6
May 9, 2026

AI in the Wild: Productivity, Habits, and the New Normal

Today we get into how AI is showing up in our everyday lives, the ways it's changing how we work and stay productive, and what this new normal actually looks like for the rest of us. Subscribe to our newsletter from the Future Party here. You can follow us on social media at @futureparty as well as our hosts @boye and @chrissawtelle. We love to hear from our listeners, so if you want to message us, you can email us at future@futureparty.com or fill out a short survey here. Hosted on Acast. See ...
5
May 8, 2026

Tim Cook Steps Down, the Micro Drama Trend, and the Alex Earle vs. Alex Cooper Beef

Today we get into Tim Cook stepping down as CEO of Apple, why the microdrama trend is taking over our screens, and the beef between Alex Earle and Alex Cooper that has the internet divided. Subscribe to our newsletter from the Future Party here. You can follow us on social media at @futureparty as well as our hosts @boye and @chrissawtelle. We love to hear from our listeners, so if you want to message us, you can email us at future@futureparty.com or fill out a short survey here. Hosted on Acas...
4
May 7, 2026

Justin Bieber's Coachella Comeback, YouTube's 24/7 TV, and 1,000 Actors' Letter to Hollywood

Today we get into Justin Bieber's highly anticipated return to the stage at Coachella, YouTube's new 24/7 TV feature and what it means for the future of streaming, and why 1,000 actors signed a letter to Hollywood. Subscribe to our newsletter from the Future Party here. You can follow us on social media at @futureparty as well as our hosts @boye and @chrissawtelle. We love to hear from our listeners, so if you want to message us, you can email us at future@futureparty.com or fill out a short su...
3
April 28, 2026

OpenAI Buys a TV Show, CBS Replaces Colbert, and "Without AI" as a New Strategy

Today we get into OpenAI's surprising move into television, how CBS is replacing Stephen Colbert, and why branding something as "without AI" is becoming a powerful new marketing strategy. Subscribe to our newsletter from the Future Party here. You can follow us on social media at @futureparty as well as our hosts @boye and @chrissawtelle. We love to hear from our listeners, so if you want to message us, you can email us at future@futureparty.com or fill out a short survey here. Hosted on Acast....
2
April 28, 2026

Love Island, the Clipping Industry, and the Looksmaxxing Trend

Today we get into the latest drama on Love Island, how the clipping industry is changing the way content is consumed, and why the looksmaxxing trend is taking over the internet. Subscribe to our newsletter from the Future Party here. You can follow us on social media at @futureparty as well as our hosts @boye and @chrissawtelle. We love to hear from our listeners, so if you want to message us, you can email us at future@futureparty.com or fill out a short survey here. Hosted on Acast. See acast...
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April 23, 2026

The Bachelorette, McDonald's CEO, and the Creator Economy

Today we get into the cancellation of The Bachelorette TV show, how CEOs and brands can embrace bad publicity, and the most recent updates on the creator economy. Subscribe to our newsletter from the Future Party here. You can follow us on social media at @futureparty as well as our hosts @boye and @chrissawtelle. We love to hear from our listeners, so if you want to message us, you can email us at future@futureparty.com or fill out a short survey here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo...
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July 18, 2024

Interview with Andrew Kenward, President of Almost Friday Media

Today, on an extra special bonus episode of Future Forecast, our hosts Boye and Chris sit down with Andrew Kenward, the President and COO of Almost Friday Media. Andrew was an agent at WME in the digital media department at WME before being brought into the Almost Friday universe in 2021. We chat with him about his career, his goals for the brand moving forward, and what it's like working in media today. Just a reminder that Future Forecast will be going on hiatus but we'll be back in your ears...
28
July 11, 2024

Digital Habits, Secondhand Clothes, Paramount Update

Today we get into a recent study on the digital habits and informational literacy of Gen Z, how the secondhand clothing market is struggling to maintain their popularity online, and the most recent updates on the Paramount Skydance merger. Subscribe to our newsletter from the Future Party here. You can follow us on social media at @futureparty as well as our hosts @boye and @chrissawtelle. We love to hear from our listeners, so if you want to message us, you can email us at future@futureparty.c...
27
June 20, 2024

Interview with Larry Fitzgibbon, CEO of Tastemade

Today, on an extra special bonus episode of Future Forecast, our hosts Boye and Chris sit down with Larry Fitzgibbon, the co-founder and CEO of Tastemade. Tastemade is an independent media company that creates award-winning video content and original programming in the food, travel, and home & design space. Subscribe to our newsletter from the Future Party here. You can follow us on social media at @futureparty as well as our hosts @boye and @chrissawtelle. We love to hear from our listeners, s...
26
June 13, 2024

Concert Tickets, News Games, Apple AI

Today we get into how concert ticket sales are in a lull, how online publications are using games to game the system, and Apple's new announcement about AI. Subscribe to our newsletter from the Future Party here. You can follow us on social media at @futureparty as well as our hosts @boye and @chrissawtelle. We love to hear from our listeners, so if you want to message us, you can email us at future@futureparty.com or fill out a short survey here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor...
25
June 6, 2024

Sony AI, Snoop Merch, Dave & Buster's Casino with Larry Fitzgibbon

Today we get into the Sony CEO's comments on their use of AI technology, how Snoop Dogg is working on selling his collectibles, and how Dave and Buster's is betting on gambling. We also have an extra special guest with us today, the co-founder and CEO of Tastemade, Larry Fitzgibbon! Subscribe to our newsletter from the Future Party here. You can follow us on social media at @futureparty as well as our hosts @boye and @chrissawtelle. We love to hear from our listeners, so if you want to message ...
25
May 30, 2024

We're Taking a Break!

The Future Forecast team is taking a bit of a break this week BUT in the meantime, we'd love to hear from our listeners. So, if you want to have your voice heard, please fill out the survey here and be sure to email us at future@futureparty.com. See you soon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
24
May 23, 2024

Private NFL, Corporate Tuition, Streamers Pay Up

Today we get into the NFL potentially allowing private equity into team ownership, how brands are paying school tuition fees, and how streamers are trying to change the way they pay their talent. Subscribe to our newsletter from the Future Party here. You can follow us on social media at @futureparty as well as our host @boye and extra special guest host @futurepaul. We love to hear from our listeners, so if you want to message us, you can email us at future@futureparty.com. Hosted on Acast. S...
23
May 16, 2024

Virtual Influencers, European Swiftonomics, Wall St Loves Creators

Today we get into the rise and controversies of virtual influencers, how people are traveling abroad to see their favorite artists, and how Wall St is betting on content creators. Subscribe to our newsletter from the Future Party here. You can follow us on social media at @futureparty as well as our hosts @boye and @chrissawtelle. We love to hear from our listeners, so if you want to message us, you can email us at future@futureparty.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa...
22
May 9, 2024

h.Wood, Unmanaged MrBeast, Secondary Trading

Today we get into how the h.Wood Group is getting into the media game, how MrBeast is leaving his management company, and how one company is disrupting the secondary trading market. Subscribe to our newsletter from the Future Party here. You can follow us on social media at @futureparty as well as our hosts @boye and @chrissawtelle. We love to hear from our listeners, so if you want to message us, you can email us at future@futureparty.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor...