Episódios

  • Today, Paul’s guest is Conor Spacey, the Executive Chef and Culinary Director of FoodSpace. FoodSpace is a catering and hospitality company committed to making fresh, delicious food in a sustainable way with in-season ingredients sourced from local suppliers. Conor is also the author of “Wasted”, and unlike other cookbooks, it focuses on reducing food waste by creating tasty treats using the bits you might’ve otherwise thrown away.

    In this episode, Conor emphasises the importance of good food that’s also planet-friendly and shares his journey from focusing only on flavour to considering the entire food chain. He discusses how FoodSpace approaches sustainability, ethical sourcing of food, and minimising its carbon footprint. He also opens up about how he communicates changes to customers and the lessons he’s learnt throughout this venture.

    Resources and links:

    FoodSpace website Purchase “Wasted” here Conor Spacey’s website Conor Spacey on Instagram Conor Spacey on X Conor Spacey on LinkedIn

    Connect:

    Future Fork podcast website Paul Newnham on Instagram Paul Newnham on X Paul Newnham on LinkedIn Disruptive Consulting Solutions website SDG2 Advocacy Hub website SDG2 Advocacy Hub on X SDG2 Advocacy Hub on Facebook SDG2 Advocacy Hub on LinkedIn


    This show is produced in collaboration with Wavelength Creative. Visit wavelengthcreative.com for more information.

  • In today's episode, Paul is joined by Professor Jacqueline McGlade, the Co-founder and Chief Scientist of DownForce Technologies. Jackie has had a long career in public policy. Before founding DownForce Technologies, she was the Chief Scientist of the United Nations Environment Program and Head of the European Environment Agency.

    In the conversation, Jackie outlines her extensive career in environmental science, how her company uses technology to measure soil carbon, and the practical applications of this data for farmers. She also shares how her experiences living in Kenya have influenced her approach to environmentalism and her insights on the intersection between modern technology and traditional knowledge in the fight against climate change.

    Resources and links:

    DownForce Technologies website Professor Jacqueline McGlade on LinkedIn

    Connect:

    Future Fork podcast website Paul Newnham on Instagram Paul Newnham on X Paul Newnham on LinkedIn Disruptive Consulting Solutions website SDG2 Advocacy Hub website SDG2 Advocacy Hub on X SDG2 Advocacy Hub on Facebook SDG2 Advocacy Hub on LinkedIn


    This show is produced in collaboration with Wavelength Creative. Visit wavelengthcreative.com for more information.

  • For today’s episode, Paul caught up with Chef, Educator, and Social Impact Entrepreneur, Mark Brand. Mark has dedicated his life to developing restaurants and businesses that serve great food and the local community.

    In this episode, Mark shares his journey from Melbourne to Vancouver and how radical inclusion and social change have always been at the heart of his work. He discusses how he has attempted to foster social change through his restaurants and charities and emphasises the importance of passion, community engagement, and sustainable practices.

    Resources and links:

    A Better Life Foundation Canada website A Better Life Foundation USA website Upward Mobility Kitchens website Mark Brand’s website Mark Brand on Instagram Mark Brand on Facebook

    Connect:

    Future Fork podcast website Paul Newnham on Instagram Paul Newnham on X Paul Newnham on LinkedIn Disruptive Consulting Solutions website SDG2 Advocacy Hub website SDG2 Advocacy Hub on X SDG2 Advocacy Hub on Facebook SDG2 Advocacy Hub on LinkedIn


    This show is produced in collaboration with Wavelength Creative. Visit wavelengthcreative.com for more information.

  • June 7th is World Food Safety Day!

    To learn more about food safety, Paul spoke with Silvia Alsonso, a Senior Scientist and Veterinarian at the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI). ILRI is part of a dedicated global effort to improve food safety through research projects focusing on livestock in developing countries.

    In this episode, Silvia discusses the importance of research for improving food safety in the global south, particularly in informal markets that comprise the majority of food supply systems in the developing world. She also explains how targeted interventions can benefit local communities and provides a rundown of a successful project she worked on in Kenya focusing on milk.

    Resources and links:

    International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) website World Food Safety Day information on the World Health Organisation (WHO) website Silvia Alonso on LinkedIn

    Connect:

    Future Fork podcast website Paul Newnham on Instagram Paul Newnham on X Paul Newnham on LinkedIn Disruptive Consulting Solutions website SDG2 Advocacy Hub website SDG2 Advocacy Hub on X SDG2 Advocacy Hub on Facebook SDG2 Advocacy Hub on LinkedIn


    This show is produced in collaboration with Wavelength Creative. Visit wavelengthcreative.com for more information.

  • For today’s episode of Future Fork, Paul caught up with Amelia Christie-Miller. Amelia is the Founder and CEO of Bold Bean Co and the author of ‘Bold Beans’.

    Today, Amelia shares how a chance encounter with high-quality heirloom beans in Spain changed her long-held feelings about beans and put her on a path to bean advocacy. As a big believer in beans, she explains the cultural significance of beans in Spain, the journey to starting her own bean-based business, and how she hopes to generate more love for beans through Bold Beans Co and her cookbook ‘Bold Beans’.

    Resources and links:

    Bold Bean Co website Purchase ‘Bold Beans’ here Amelia Christie-Miller on Instagram Amelia Christie-Miller on LinkedIn

    Connect:

    Future Fork podcast website Paul Newnham on Instagram Paul Newnham on X Paul Newnham on LinkedIn Disruptive Consulting Solutions website SDG2 Advocacy Hub website SDG2 Advocacy Hub on X SDG2 Advocacy Hub on Facebook SDG2 Advocacy Hub on LinkedIn


    This show is produced in collaboration with Wavelength Creative. Visit wavelengthcreative.com for more information.

  • Paul’s guest today is Oliver English. Oliver is the Co-founder and CEO of Common Table Creative. Oliver and his brother Simon worked together to create ‘Feeding Tomorrow’, a documentary about working to transform a broken food system.

    As a trained chef and advocate for food, Oliver has a unique perspective on the power of storytelling and food. In today’s episode, he shares his experiences making the film and interviewing farmers making a difference in the world. He also discusses how and why he transformed his front garden into a permaculture experiment.

    Resources and links:

    Common Table Creative website ‘Feeding Tomorrow’ on Instagram Oliver English on Instagram Oliver English on LinkedIn Oliver English website

    Connect:

    Future Fork podcast website Paul Newnham on Instagram Paul Newnham on X Paul Newnham on LinkedIn Disruptive Consulting Solutions website SDG2 Advocacy Hub website SDG2 Advocacy Hub on X SDG2 Advocacy Hub on Facebook SDG2 Advocacy Hub on LinkedIn


    This show is produced in collaboration with Wavelength Creative. Visit wavelengthcreative.com for more information.

  • Paul is joined today by Anahita Dhondy. Named ‘30 Under 30’ by Forbes Asia, Anahita is an award-winning Chef and Author of “The Parsi Kitchen: A Memoir of Food and Family”. She is a proud member of the Chefs’ Manifesto network, a champion for Parsi food, and advocates for ingredients that are good for people and the planet.

    Today, Chef Anahita will share her journey as an advocate. She discusses how it often takes time for a message to break through the noise and how Masterchef allowed her to speak to millions of viewers about her advocacy work. She also opens up about how embracing her culture led to her dedication to modernising millets.

    Resources and links:

    ‘The Parsi Kitchen: A Memoir of Food and Family’ Anahita Dhondy on Instagram Anahita Dhondy on Facebook Anahita Dhondy on LinkedIn

    Connect:

    Future Fork podcast website Paul Newnham on Instagram Paul Newnham on X Paul Newnham on LinkedIn Disruptive Consulting Solutions website SDG2 Advocacy Hub website SDG2 Advocacy Hub on X SDG2 Advocacy Hub on Facebook SDG2 Advocacy Hub on LinkedIn


    This show is produced in collaboration with Wavelength Creative. Visit wavelengthcreative.com for more information.

  • In today’s episode of Future Fork, Paul is joined by Ammad Bahalim. Ammad is a Senior Program Officer at the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation in the Global Policy and Multilateral Engagement team.

    In this episode, Ammad explains what the Gates Foundation does, the importance of agricultural research, and why addressing global food crises means focusing on big-picture issues such as global policy and sustainable development goals.

    Resources and links:

    Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation website Ammad Bahalim on X Ammad Bahalim on LinkedIn

    Connect:

    Future Fork podcast website Paul Newnham on Instagram Paul Newnham on X Paul Newnham on LinkedIn Disruptive Consulting Solutions website SDG2 Advocacy Hub website SDG2 Advocacy Hub on X SDG2 Advocacy Hub on Facebook SDG2 Advocacy Hub on LinkedIn


    This show is produced in collaboration with Wavelength Creative. Visit wavelengthcreative.com for more information.

  • In today's episode of Future Fork, Paul is joined by Eve Turow-Paul. Eve is the author of ‘Hungry: Avocado Toast, Instagram Influencers, and Our Search for Connection and Meaning. Eve is also the Executive Director of Food for Climate League, a women-led, trailblazing 501(c)3 nonprofit. It develops narrative strategies and behavioural design interventions to scale and democratise climate-smart food culture.

    In today’s chat Eve discusses her take on the rise of foodie culture, she shares insights on how to motivate sustainable food choices. Eve also talks about her efforts to change perceptions around beans and the potential of food as a solution to the health and environmental crisis.

    Resources and links:

    ‘Hungry: Avocado Toast, Instagram Influencers, and Our Search for Connection and Meaning’ Food for Climate League website Food for Climate League on Instagram Eve Turow-Paul on Instagram Eve Turow-Paul on Facebook Eve Turow-Paul on X Eve Turow-Paul on LinkedIn Eve Turow-Paul website

    Connect:

    Future Fork podcast website Paul Newnham on Instagram Paul Newnham on X Paul Newnham on LinkedIn Disruptive Consulting Solutions website SDG2 Advocacy Hub website SDG2 Advocacy Hub on X SDG2 Advocacy Hub on Facebook SDG2 Advocacy Hub on LinkedIn


    This show is produced in collaboration with Wavelength Creative. Visit wavelengthcreative.com for more information.

  • In today’s episode, Paul is joined by Isaias Hernandez, AKA Queer Brown Vegan. Isaias is an environmental justice educator and activist from Los Angeles, California. He creates content to bring environmental education to a wider audience.

    Today on the show, Isaias discusses his journey and how he blends creativity with environmentalism, he explains why intersectional environmental education is so important. And Isaias talks about how he’s seen partnerships with celebrities like Billie Elish help amplify environmental messages.

    Resources and links:

    Queer Brown Vegan website Isaias Hernandez on TikTok Isaias Hernandez on Youtube Isaias Hernandez on Instagram Isaias Hernandez on X Isaias Hernandez on LinkedIn

    Connect:

    Future Fork podcast website Paul Newnham on Instagram Paul Newnham on X Paul Newnham on LinkedIn Disruptive Consulting Solutions website SDG2 Advocacy Hub website SDG2 Advocacy Hub on X SDG2 Advocacy Hub on Facebook SDG2 Advocacy Hub on LinkedIn


    This show is produced in collaboration with Wavelength Creative. Visit wavelengthcreative.com for more information.

  • In today’s episode, Paul is joined by Dr. Sweta Chakraborty. Sweta is a renowned Climate Behavioural Scientist and risk management expert. And Sweta is also the US CEO of ‘We Don’t Have Time’. We Don’t Have Time is a movement and a tech startup that leverages the power of social media to hold leaders and companies accountable for climate change.

    In today’s episode, Sweta breaks down what a climate behavioural scientist is, she takes us back to the origin of ‘We Don’t Have Time’. And, amongst all the big questions, Sweta shares her favourite thing to eat right now.

    Resources and links:

    We Don’t Have Time website We Don’t Have Time on Instagram We Don’t Have Time on X We Don’t Have Time on Youtube Sweta Chakraborty on Instagram Sweta Chakraborty on X Sweta Chakraborty on Facebook Sweta Chakraborty on LinkedIn Sweta Chakraborty website

    Connect:

    Future Fork podcast website Paul Newnham on Instagram Paul Newnham on X Paul Newnham on LinkedIn Disruptive Consulting Solutions website SDG2 Advocacy Hub website SDG2 Advocacy Hub on X SDG2 Advocacy Hub on Facebook SDG2 Advocacy Hub on LinkedIn


    This show is produced in collaboration with Wavelength Creative. Visit wavelengthcreative.com for more information.

  • On today’s episode of Future Fork, Paul is joined by Josh and Rebecca Tickell. Josh and Rebecca are award-winning documentarians and environmental activists known for their work in promoting sustainable energy and planetary solutions.

    In today’s episode, Josh and Rebecca talk about their latest film “Common Ground”, which follows the award-winning “Kiss the Ground”. They also discuss the power of storytelling and Soil! And Josh and Rebecca share the powerful impacts of regenerative agriculture that they’ve seen.

    Resources and links:

    Big Picture Ranch website Rebecca Tickell on X Rebecca Tickell on Instagram Rebecca Tickell on Facebook Rebecca Tickell on LinkedIn Rebecca Tickell website Josh Tickell on Instagram Josh Tickell on Facebook Josh Tickell on LinkedIn Josh Tickell website

    Connect:

    Future Fork podcast website Paul Newnham on Instagram Paul Newnham on X Paul Newnham on LinkedIn Disruptive Consulting Solutions website SDG2 Advocacy Hub website SDG2 Advocacy Hub on X SDG2 Advocacy Hub on Facebook SDG2 Advocacy Hub on LinkedIn


    This show is produced in collaboration with Wavelength Creative. Visit wavelengthcreative.com for more information.

  • In today’s episode, you’ll hear from Michael Sheldrick. Michael is the Author of "From Ideas to Impact: A Playbook for Influencing and Implementing Change in a Divided World". And he’s the co-founder of Global Citizen, an action platform dedicated to achieving the end of extreme poverty.

    In today’s conversation, Michael shares how he’s working at Global Citizen to help achieve its mission through policy advocacy and accountability. Paul asks Michael how fatherhood has impacted his work. Michael also shares some of the lessons he learned in writing his new book and how it helped him turn ideas into impact.

    Resources and links:

    “From Ideas to Impact: A Playbook for Influencing and Implementing Change in a Divided World” Michael Sheldrick on Instagram Michael Sheldrick on X Michael Sheldrick on LinkedIn Michael Sheldrick website

    Connect:

    Future Fork podcast website Paul Newnham on Instagram Paul Newnham on X Paul Newnham on LinkedIn Disruptive Consulting Solutions website SDG2 Advocacy Hub website SDG2 Advocacy Hub on X SDG2 Advocacy Hub on Facebook SDG2 Advocacy Hub on LinkedIn


    This show is produced in collaboration with Wavelength Creative. Visit wavelengthcreative.com for more information.

  • In today’s episode, Paul is joined by the amazing Asma Khan. Asma is an icon of the food world. From starting private supper clubs in her home to founding the iconic restaurant Darjeeling Express.

    In today’s episode, Paul joins Asma in that very restaurant as she shares how she advocates for amplifying marginalised voices through food. She highlights the importance of community support, they discuss the challenges facing the restaurant industry at the moment and Asma shares her beliefs about the connection between food, culture, power and racism.

    Resources and links:

    Darjeeling Express website Asma Khan on Instagram Asma Khan on X Asma Khan on the 2024 TIME100 List | TIME

    Connect:

    Future Fork podcast website Paul Newnham on Instagram Paul Newnham on X Paul Newnham on LinkedIn Disruptive Consulting Solutions website SDG2 Advocacy Hub website SDG2 Advocacy Hub on X SDG2 Advocacy Hub on Facebook SDG2 Advocacy Hub on LinkedIn


    This show is produced in collaboration with Wavelength Creative. Visit wavelengthcreative.com for more information.