Introduction
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.
Latest Episodes
Building a Literary Community with Sofía Aguilar
Join host Lee Schneider for an insightful discussion with poet, author, and library professional Sofía Aguilar as she she shares her journey through both indie and tra...
Writing Hope into Climate Fiction with Julie Carrick Dalton
In this conversation, host Lee Schneider explores the intersection of nature, storytelling, and climate change with Julie Carrick Dalton, author of The Last Beekeeper,...
Falling in Love with Books, featuring Pat Walker of Vroman's Bookstore
In this conversation with Lee Schneider, Pat Walker discusses the importance of bookstores as community hubs and places of cultural culture.Drawing from his experience...
The Literary Courage and Writing Community of Richie Billing
Richie Billing made a bold leap from a legal career to become an acclaimed fantasy writer and teacher. What makes his story inspiring? His unwavering commitment to emp...
The First Rule of Climate Club: A Conversation with Carrie Firestone
As a kid, Carrie Firestone worried about poverty, environmental destruction, and war. But rather than letting that anxiety overwhelm her, she transformed it into somet...