Step into The Future Lab with Lee Schneider, the podcast where imagination meets possibility. Each episode dives into the cutting edge of science fiction, fantasy, and climate fiction— genres that aren’t just entertainment, but blueprints for how we envision our future. Through conversations with groundbreaking authors, editors, publishers, and thought leaders, Lee explores how the stories we tell today shape the world of tomorrow.

 Season 2 Highlights
This season brings an exciting lineup of voices pushing the boundaries of storytelling:

- Matt Gemmell, creator of the thrilling KESTREL series   
- Tory Stephens, mastermind behind Grist’s climate fiction contest
- Sue Toth, renowned writing coach guiding authors to their best work
- Eleanor Keisman, whose novella New Animal offers a bold take on climate futures

About the Host 
Lee Schneider, host of The Future Lab, knows how to tell a story that resonates. A science fiction and fantasy author himself, his latest novel LIBERATION, the third in his Utopian Engine trilogy,  explores themes of resilience and reinvention. With a career spanning television, film, and audio drama, Lee has written for Good Morning America, produced documentaries for The History Channel and Discovery networks, and founded Red Cup Agency, an award-winning podcast production company. As Artistic Director of FutureX, Lee continues to champion projects that spark curiosity about what comes next.

Tune in to The Future Lab with Lee Schneider—where fiction fuels the future.