Generation Uncharted

Helen Thorn is the author of How to Face Big Change and Come Back Stronger and one half of Scummy Mummies. In this episode of Generation Uncharted, Helen joins Lewis Oakley to talk about the moment her life changed completely, discovering her husband had been having a four-year affair just before lockdown, navigating divorce, single parenting, dating again, and rebuilding a sense of self when the...

This week on Generation Uncharted, I sit down with author Daniel  Harding, a man who went from living a fast-paced, high-performing life to being given just 24 hours to live. After a normal weekend, Dan was suddenly struck with meningitis and fell into a coma for three weeks. At one point, his family were told to prepare for the worst. In this conversation, we explore what it actually feels like t...

For years, we’ve been told men are angry. But what if they’re not angry at all — just exhausted? In this episode of Generation Uncharted , Lewis Oakley speaks with Dr. Richard Blake about the real state of men’s mental health in 2026. From the rise of the manosphere to optimisation culture, loneliness, porn, therapy dropouts and the pressure to constantly level up, this is a calm, honest conversat...

For decades, democracy meant voting every few years and hoping for the best. But what if that model no longer works? In this episode of Generation Uncharted, I speak with Charlie Jobson from House of the People about whether representative democracy is outdated in a digital age. We explore: • Why trust in institutions is collapsing • Whether citizens should vote on laws directly • The rise of digi...

Apple wants your ID. AI is taking over your feed. And NASA is heading back to the moon… what’s actually going on? Matthew Russell-Jones joins Lewis Oakley on What’s Trending? to break down the biggest conversations online right now — from Apple’s controversial age verification rollout to BBC fallout, AI influencers, and the return of space exploration. Featured in this episode: Apple’s new age ver...

AI is accelerating. Birth rates are falling. The Manosphere is back in the spotlight. And apparently… there might be pyramids on Mars. Nichi Hodgson joins Lewis Oakley on What’s Trending? to break down the AI “gold rush” anxiety, the resurgence of Manosphere culture following the Louis Theroux documentary, whether immature men are to blame for declining birth rates, and the growing pressure to opt...

We’re living in the most content-rich moment in history — thousands of films, endless streaming, infinite choice. So why does it feel like something’s missing? In this conversation, Josh Rom an I explore why modern film and culture feel more fragmented than ever — and what that says about the world we’re living in. From the death of shared cultural moments to the rise of social media opinion cultu...

Oil prices are rising. AI is accelerating. Digital ID is back. And UK politics just got messier. Pete Barnes joins Lewis Oakley on What’s Trending? to break down the stories dominating headlines — from soaring oil prices and energy security fears to the AI arms race, Peter Mandelson’s Epstein-linked controversy, and the return of digital ID proposals in Britain. This episode looks beyond the headl...

If you’re earning more but somehow still feel behind, this episode is for you. Lewis Oakley is joined by consumer expert Martyn James for a conversation about why money feels harder to manage now — even for smart, informed people. From housing and class to AI, scams and the collapse of the old promise of security, this is a deep dive into the hidden pressures shaping modern financial life. Because...

We’ve never been more connected, more productive or more technologically advanced — yet burnout, disengagement and quiet resentment are rising everywhere. So what’s actually missing? In this episode of Generation Uncharted, Lewis speaks to Mimi Nicklin, founder of Empathy Everywhere and author of Empathy at Work, about the “empathy deficit” — the 30-year decline in our ability to understand each o...

In this episode of What’s Trending , Lewis Oakley is joined by commentator Candice Holdsworth to unpack the deeper meaning behind the week’s biggest stories. From the Iran conflict and drone warfare to MPs dancing in Parliament, the conversation explores a bigger question: why does modern life feel so unstable? They discuss: • Parenting in an age of crisis • Why political systems are losing trust...

Country music has long been seen as one of the most traditional, identity-heavy genres in the world. So what does it mean to enter that space as an openly gay artist in 2026? In this episode of Generation Uncharted, Lewis Oakley speaks to country artist Jack Bruce about masculinity, authenticity, social media fame, AI in music, and what “success” even means anymore. They explore: • Whether country...

Are we turning real-life tragedy into entertainment? And should children even be using AI in the first place? Ali Najjar joins Lewis Oakley on What’s Trending? to break down the disappearance of Nancy Guffrey, the growing debate over banning AI for kids, and what happens when your marriage becomes a political lightning rod online — from AI ransom fears to queer Muslim identity and the backlash of...

Everyone’s nostalgic, anxious, and arguing online. Matthew Russell-Jones joins Lewis Oakley on What’s Trending? to break down the stories dominating timelines right now, from the explosive Devil Wears Prada 2 trailer to alien disclosure rumours, celebrity backlash at the Grammys, and why so many people are clinging to jobs they secretly hate. Together, they unpack what these moments say about cult...

The Beckham family drama has dominated headlines this week — but beneath the memes and mockery is a much bigger story. In this clip from Generation Uncharted, we unpack what happens when a family becomes a brand, and what it means to grow up famous without choosing fame. From Brooklyn Beckham’s estrangement to Victoria taking the public flak, we explore power, parenting, misogyny, and the limits o...

Gay sports dramas are going global, ancient history might be wrong, and the world feels closer to collapse than ever. So… what’s actually going on? Devin Ibanez joins Lewis Oakley on What’s Trending? to break down the stories everyone’s talking about — from the explosive popularity of gay sports dramas like Heated Rivalry, to shocking new claims about the age of the Egyptian pyramids, and why the...

British politics is in full meltdown and the internet is loving it. From Robert Jenrick’s explosive defection to AI scandals and a sudden obsession with 2016, this week’s stories feel stranger than fiction. Peter Barnes joins Lewis Oakley on What’s Trending? to break down the biggest stories shaping the UK’s feeds, from the Reform Party drama engulfing Westminster to Grok AI generating explicit fa...

Ben Cicchetti joins Lewis Oakley on What’s Trending? to break down the biggest conversations taking over our feeds from The Traitors becoming a national obsession, to claims of racial bias in reality TV, viral Stranger Things theories, and why younger generations feel locked out of the housing market. They also dive into media sensationalism, storm panic headlines, and whether digital democracy co...

Reality TV twists, viral New Year traditions, and the identity debates dominating your feed — this episode breaks down why it’s all trending right now. Jordan Chan joins Lewis Oakley on What’s Trending? to unpack the stories everyone’s talking about — from The Traitors’ controversial new twist and bizarre New Year’s Eve grape rituals, to the rise of “hetero-flexible” dating labels, LGBTQ+ represen...

Rory Sutherland sits down with Lewis Oakley on Generation Uncharted to unpack why housing has become a generational trap, why innovation stalled in the physical world, and how AI could reshape work in ways no one is prepared for. Lewis flips the script and asks Rory what he would do if he were 20 years old today — where he’d live, what skills he’d build, and how he’d define success in 2025. Chapte...

Eden Heath joins Lewis Oakley on What’s Trending? to break down the stories dominating feeds this week — from the rise of ChatGPT Wrapped and AI-as-therapy, to super flu panic, viral council chaos, and why creators think YouTube’s algorithm is broken. This episode moves fast through internet culture, media shifts, and the mood of Britain right now, unpacking not just what’s trending, but why peopl...

What happens when a private text message leads to a police arrest — and then goes viral on Piers Morgan’s show? Lewis breaks down the full story, plus the internet’s latest panic over AI, Meghan Markle’s Christmas special, and the chaos of Spotify Wrapped season. Davis Fang joins Lewis Oakley on What’s Trending? to unpack the biggest stories shaping internet culture this week — from the UK’s growi...

This week on What’s Trending? , Lewis Oakley and journalist Nichi Hodgson unpack one of the biggest cultural moments of the year: the long-awaited release of the Epstein files . What will actually happen when the documents drop? Will justice be served — or will redactions protect the powerful yet again? From there, we dive into the analog revival sweeping TikTok, the explosion of AI translation ga...

Spencer Cooper joins Lewis Oakley to break down what’s trending this week. From Devil Wears Prada 2 hype to AI music crashing the charts, Kim Kardashian’s new TV show, and Apple’s bizarre new £220 “phone sock.” We’re diving into the stories your feeds won’t shut up about. Featured in this episode: Devil Wears Prada 2 teaser reacts AI music charting weekly & what it means for artists Waitrose v...

Can young people really buy homes anymore, or is the dream dead? Mortgage advisor Dan Knott joins host Lewis Oakley to expose the brutal truth about the UK housing market. In this episode, we break down why London property is still out of reach, how buyers can actually prepare for homeownership, and what schemes like the Lifetime ISA get wrong. Dan shares insider tips for improving credit scores,...