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 HomogenisedHow Instant Feedback Changed Creative RiskWhat Mambo Got Right About Cultural RelevanceHow Australian Surf Brands Shaped StreetwearWhy Certain Sneakers Become Part of a SubcultureHow Unexpected Brand Collaborations Create AttentionWhy Creatives Should Stop Asking for PermissionHow Social Media Changed Identity and Self-WorthAnd so much more.Subscribe for more conversations on creativity, art, culture and the future of creative work.--Follow Liam on Instagram: @1iam.mcmahon—Follow Future History on Instagram: @futurehistory.coFollow Wayne Lim on Instagram: @hausofwayneMade for Makers. Shop Future History Unofficial Goods: shop.futurehistory.co

SPOTIFYDr 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 worldHow optimism influences creativity and risk-takingWhy stepping away can help solve creative problemsHow the brain generates ideas and “aha” momentsWhat happens when we interpret uncertainty as positive or negativeHow attention shapes what the brain learnsWhat psychedelics can reveal about optimism and behaviourHow our perception of reality differs from person to personSubscribe for more conversations on creativity, art, culture and the future of creative work.--Listen to Minds Matter: Minds Matter—Follow Future History on Instagram: @futurehistory.coFollow Wayne Lim on Instagram: @hausofwayneMade for Makers. Shop Future History Unofficial Goods: shop.futurehistory.co

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:How influences become something uniquely yoursWhy endless possibilities can stall creativityHow repetition turns preferences into identityWhy imperfection gives creative work characterHow research can lead the creative processWhat helps artists finish and move forwardWhy persistence matters more than talentSubscribe for more conversations on creativity, art, culture and the future of creative work.--Follow James on Instagram: @_jbourbon—Follow Future History on Instagram: @futurehistory.coFollow Wayne Lim on Instagram: @hausofwayneMade for Makers. Shop Future History Unofficial Goods:shop.futurehistory.co

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 successHow directors keep a production moving through setbacksWhat it takes to build resilience as a filmmakerWhy collaboration is central to a director’s roleHow filmmakers balance creative vision with audience expectationsWhat makes a film commercially sustainableHow streaming and niche audiences are changing distributionWhy outsourcing creative decisions to AI can dilute your voiceHow AI can support filmmaking without becoming the creatorWhat lower barriers to entry mean for independent filmmakersSubscribe for more conversations on creativity, art, culture and the future of creative work.--Follow Stephen on Instagram: @sphillipe—Follow Future History on Instagram: @futurehistory.coFollow Wayne Lim on Instagram: @hausofwayneMade for Makers. Shop Future History Unofficial Goods:shop.futurehistory.co

Simon Grant is a curator, strategist and creative explorer working across contemporary art curation, street-level culture and large-scale public art. As Founding Director of Wonderwalls, his practice is driven by a desire to build the environments that shape creative movements. He connects subcultural energy with the strategy, structure and operational support needed to help street art ecosystems grow without compromise.On this episode, we dive into:How artists can position themselves with more confidenceWhy branding is more than just a visual identitywhat artists need beyond talent to build a lasting creative careerHow to find your creative “thing” without feeling trapped by itWhy audacity matters when carving your own pathHow street art evolved from subculture into industryWhat curators actually do beyond choosing artistsHow culture, place and community shape public artAnd so much more.--Follow Simon on Instagram: @simongrant948Follow Wonderwalls on Instagram: @wonderwalls.au—Follow Future History on Instagram: @futurehistory.coFollow Wayne Lim on Instagram: @hausofwayneMade for Makers. Shop Future History Unofficial Goods:hop.futurehistory.co

Hera Wing is a multidisciplinary creator working across illustration, animation, graphic design, set, costume and immersive visual storytelling. Her practice brings together world-building, tactile making and visceral design dissolve the boundaries between the organic and the unearthly.On this episode, we discuss the merging of organic forms, speculative worlds and physical experience in creative work. We explore Hera’s visual language, the tension between nature and technology, the power of immersive spaces the role mythology, identity and discomfort play in shaping how we experience art.We dive into:Blending organic and technological visual languagesThe power of the familiar made strangeThe appeal of the uncanny valleyWhy discomfort captures attentionPhysical art vs digital contentThe impact of immersive spacesSci-fi, mythology and imagined futuresBuilding worlds across creative disciplinesCreative identity through experimentationAnd so much more.--Follow Hera on Instagram: @hera_wing—Follow Future History on Instagram: @futurehistory.coFollow Wayne Lim on Instagram: @hausofwayneMade for Makers. Shop Future History Unofficial Goods:shop.futurehistory.co

Andrew Yeoh, professionally known as Drewfunk, is a Malaysian-born artist based in Australia whose work fuses street art, graffiti, fine art and cultural heritage. Known for his distinctive visual language, Drew’s practice draws from his Chinese Malaysian background, Melbourne’s street art scene, traditional Asian imagery, graffiti lettering, characters, murals and contemporary painting.On this episode, we explore the art of carrying heritage forward, and how culture can be reimagined through contemporary street art. This conversation looks at identity, migration, language, family, tradition, graffiti, and the way artists transform their personal history into a creative language that feels both deeply rooted and entirely their own.We dive into:How culture shapes the way we see the worldWhy language can change our sense of belongingWhat makes a place feel like homeHow subculture becomes a form of personal identityWhy tradition still matters in contemporary artHow memory becomes part of an artist’s visual languageWhat contrast reveals about beauty, chaos and identityHow artists absorb the cultures they move throughHow creative limitations can lead to deeper discoveryWhat art contributes to culture beyond aestheticsAnd so much more…--Follow Drew on Instagram: @drewfunk—Follow Future History on Instagram: @futurehistory.coFollow Wayne Lim on Instagram: @hausofwayneMade for Makers. Shop Future History Unofficial Goods:shop.futurehistory.co

YO! MAFIA is one of Australia’s most iconic DJs and performers, known for her high-energy sets, immersive live shows and decades-long career spanning clubs, festivals and touring. Her work is driven by a deep understanding of human connection, self-expression and the power of music to bring people together.On this episode, we explore the emotional energy behind live performance, how creativity can become both an outlet and a lifelong pursuit. This conversation looks at identity, developing a persona, professionalism in creative industries and the importance of staying true to yourself in an industry that constantly tries to box people in.We dive into:Why live music creates unforgettable shared experiencesDeveloping a stage persona without losing authenticityWhy professionalism builds long-term creative careersCreating emotional energy between performer and audienceTurning “too much” into a creative advantageHow to avoid boxing yourself into one identity or genreBuilding confidence through passion and self-beliefAnd so much more…--Follow Yo! Mafia on Instagram: @yomafia_—Follow Future History on Instagram: @futurehistory.coFollow Wayne Lim on Instagram: @hausofwayneMade for Makers. Shop Future History Unofficial Goods: shop.futurehistory.co

Tom Adair is an Australian visual artist whose practice explores contemporary life through familiar landscapes, objects and nature. His instantly recognisable CMYK paintings reinterpret the aesthetics of industrial offset printing by hand, using a highly detailed airbrush process to create works that shift between machine-like precision and human imperfection.On this episode, we explore what it means to build a life of creative freedom while managing the chaos that comes with art, family, running, business, community and ambition. This conversation looks at how Tom approaches his work, the responsibility of representing Julian Assange for the Archibald Prize, the tension between authenticity and social media, and why the creative life often looks polished from the outside but feels completely chaotic from within.We unpack:Why creative freedom comes with chaosBalancing art, fatherhood, fitness and businessThe responsibility of painting Julian AssangeHow creativity can fuel all parts of lifeBuilding a community through runningHow running supports creative disciplineHow to keep evolving as across different creative fieldsAnd so much more.--Follow Tom on Instagram: @tomadair_—Follow Future History on Instagram: @futurehistory.coFollow Wayne Lim on Instagram: @hausofwayneMade for Makers. Shop Future History Unofficial Goods:shop.futurehistory.co

Sam Absurd is a visual artist working across illustration, murals and public art. His practice is driven by an exploration of paradox, nature and philosophy, using intricate visual compositions to question logic, perception and the nature of reality.On this episode, we explore the tension between simplicity and complexity in creative work, building a practice that balances intuition, curiosity, and deeper philosophical thinking. This conversation looks at how artists develop a distinct visual language, navigate the unpredictability of social media, and stay grounded in the process rather than the outcome.We dive into:Developing a style that feels simple yet layeredWhy unsettling work can be the most engagingFreestyling vs intentional compositionThe connection between maths and creativityUsing paradox and the absurd as a creative lensWhy some of the simplest ideas resonate the mostThe unpredictability of social mediaCreating work that is meaningfulFinding enjoyment in the process over validationAnd so much more.--Follow Sam on Instagram: @samabsurd—Follow Future History on Instagram: @futurehistory.coFollow Wayne Lim on Instagram: @hausofwayneMade for Makers. Shop Future History Unofficial Goods:shop.futurehistory.co