Molly Secours and Téa Chura

Forever Human Voices

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Welcome to “Forever Human Voices,” a show that explores (and celebrates) the irreplaceable value of the human voice. In each episode, we chat with scientists, entertainers, journalists and maybe that guy down at the local hardware store who sorta sounds like Marlon Brando. We’ll be digging into what the human voice really means in a world where artificial everything is on the menu. We’ll laugh, we’ll question, and we might just remind you why your own voice still matters—whether you’re belting out a song, leaving a voicemail, or whispering sweet nothings in your lover’s ear.

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Molly Secours and Téa Chura

Episodes

For the Love of Emceeing with Human Voice, Khalil Ekulona 26.06.2026 47:52

Former host of NPR’s This is Nashville, rapper and musician, emcee, and philosopher Khalil Ekulona joins us to talk about… you guessed it… the voice. For his whole life, he used his voice not only in the arts and entertainment, but in guiding his life decisions. And he has thoughts on what’s going to happen with the future of AI voices. Find Khalil https://www.instagram.com/khalilekulona (https://...

Actor, Funny Man, Smart Guy Steven Weber ‘s Hot Take on the Root of AI 19.06.2026 46:31

You may know him as Brian Hackett from “Wings,” heard his narration of Stephen King’s “It,” or maybe you’re watching him on Chicago Med right now. Steven Weber, audio book narrator, singer, and award winning actor joins Forever Human Voices to discuss his hot take on the root of AI and how it’s reshaping creative work. From “GET ME A HUMAN ON THE PHONE” to guessing Mel Brooks’ reaction to AI and l...

Neuroscientist Sophie Scott on Why Human Voices (and Conversations) Still Matter in an AI World 10.06.2026 30:07

Sophie Scott on Why Human Voices (and Conversations) Still Matter in an AI World Neuroscientist Sophie Scott (UCL), whose research focuses on speech perception and vocal communication, discusses how the brain changes through life by rewiring neural connections rather than growing new neurons, and why human voices carry powerful social and emotional meaning from before birth. She explains that babi...

Intro to Forever Human Voices: The Value of the Human Voice & What to Expect in This Show 10.06.2026 5:57

Forever Human Voices: Why the Human Voice Still Matters in an AI World Cohosts Molly Secours (filmmaker, writer, audiobook narrator) and Téa Chura (art consultant and musician) introduce “Forever Human Voices,” a series of 30-minute conversations exploring the value of the human voice amid AI voices and the growing difficulty of reaching real people by phone. They emphasize the show is not about b...

Sneak Preview of the First Four Episodes Discussing The Value of the Human Voice in an AI World 10.06.2026 3:58

We, Molly Secours (filmmaker, writer, audiobook narrator) and Téa Chura (art/ist consultant and musician), introduce “Forever Human Voices,” a 30-minute interview series asking what the human voice means as AI voices and synthetic media grow and human contact on phones and in daily life declines. We preview four guests: London neuroscientist and comedian Prof. Sophie Scott on how the voice affects...