Some Future Day

Clyde Vanel is a New York State Assemblyman and serves as the Chair of the Subcommittee on Internet and New Technology and Chairs the Committee on Oversight, Analysis and Investigation. He has sponsored numerous landmark bills, such as legislation to create a robotics, automation and artificial intelligence commission; license high-risk AI systems; and create a cryptocurrency and blockchain study...

What are the best marketing tactics for a CMO today? How can brands stand out from their competition? Sam Sohaili is the co-founder of DMA United and an award-winning Executive Creative Director. Sam has executed the creative behind some of the most innovative campaigns in history, including Taylor Swift for Sony, Karl Lagerfeld for Puma, Gucci's collaboration with Azede Jean-Pierre, Major League...

In this episode, host Marc Beckman interviews Professor Jonathan Turley about his new book "The Indispensable Right" and the state of free speech in America. They discuss the history and importance of the First Amendment, current threats to free expression, and why protecting open discourse is crucial for democracy. Professor Turley offers an impassioned defense of free expression as a fundamental...

In this episode, host Marc Beckman sits down with Jason Glushon, one of the most successful NBA agents in the business. Jason shares his journey from minor league baseball player to representing NBA champions, including negotiating the first $300 million contract in league history for Jaylen Brown. Glushon offers insights into the world of professional sports representation, discussing contract ne...

Jon Anderson is one of the most unique voices in Rock and Roll History. You've heard him on hit tracks "Owner of a Lonely Heart" and "Roundabout" as the frontman of the band Yes. In this episode, Jon Anderson, renowned musician and former lead singer of the progressive rock band Yes, joins Marc Beckman to discuss his recent experiences, including his latest tour. Jon goes deep into philosophical q...

Tucker Max, known for selling over 5 million books and collaborating with authors like David Goggins and Jordan Peterson, shares his thoughts on what makes a book truly successful—focusing on timing and the right message. His definition of success has evolved to prioritize relationships, family, and land stewardship. In this episode, host Marc sits down with best-selling author and homesteader Tuc...

Aliza Licht is the best-selling author of "Leave Your Mark" and "On Brand." In a fascinating discussion, Aliza joins Marc Beckman on this episode to provide a comprehensive roadmap to building your personal brand. Aliza shares her journey of creating an anonymous Twitter account for Donna Karan New York during a time when luxury brands were hesitant to embrace social media. She explains her strate...

Why have brands like Prada, Dior, Fendi, Nars, and Charlotte Tilbury created 3D immersive stores to engage with their online shoppers?  Simply put, money, money, money.  In this episode, Marc sits down with Neha Singh, the founder of Obsess and a former tech lead at Google and head of product at Vogue. They discuss Neha's unique journey from computer science to fashion, her innovative work at Vogu...

Anthony Melchiorri might just be America's Favorite Hotel Expert.  Anthony was the GM of some iconic New York City Hotel such as the The Plaza, the Algonquin Hotel, and The Lucerne. He also GM-ed the Nickelodeon Hotel and Resort in Orlando, Florida.  After his hotel career, he created and produced the hit Travel Channel show Hotel Impossible. He also has other spin-offs such as No Limits, Extreme...

John Swab is a former drug addict turned Filmmaker. John is a writer, director, and producer who explores America's dark underbelly. Subjects such as addiction, abuse, crime, and redemption are drawn from Swab's real-life experiences. His gorgeous cinematography unpacks mind-bending realities that bring his audiences to life, face to face with Mexican drug cartels, religious fanatics, the DEA, psy...

What role does technology play in the growth of modern nation-states? Does technology create and preserve individual freedom? What happens when our government regulates innovation or fails to do so? And why is being selfish good?  In this episode, Yaron Brook, Chairman of the Ayn Rand Institute, joins me to analyze these timely and important topics. This episode explores the concept of rational se...

Melinda Katz became the District Attorney for Queens County in January 2020, making history as the first woman to hold the office. Under her leadership, the District Attorney’s office ensures that all defendants are treated fairly and in a non-discriminatory manner, while protecting the communities it serves in the most diverse county in America. District Attorney Katz restructured the office with...

"In Some Future day, we will be using blockchain technology and cryptocurrency to, basically, run all business to business transactions."  Paul Brody is Principal & Global Blockchain Leader at Ernst & Young. Under his leadership, EY is established a global presence in the blockchain space with a particular focus on public blockchains, assurance, and business application development in the...

Is Twitter (X) dying? Kurt Wagner is a tech reporter for Bloomberg who has been covering X, Formerly known as Twitter, for over a decade. During this time, Kurt fostered special relationships with senior ranking staffers. Ultimately laying the groundwork for his incredible new book about Twitter, "Battle for the Bird: Jack Dorsey, Elon Musk, and the $44 billion Fight for Twitter's Soul." In this e...

In the midst of protests across the country, rumors of ceasefire, and unreliable reporting, it hard to know what it's really like in Gaza and Israel Shahar Peled is an IDF Commander who was on the ground in Gaza days after October 7th. In this episode, Shahar shares his personal and professional life changes following the events of October 7th in Israel. Shahar recounts his experiences living near...

Have we found a cure for paralysis? Chad Bouton is a bioengineer, researcher, scientist, and visionary who has committed his life to finding an end to paralysis.  Mr. Bouton is a professor with the Feinstein Institute of Bioelectric Medicine, Vice President of Advanced Engineering with Northwell Health, and a professor of molecular medicine at the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra Northwell. Mr...

Do you really know what Generative Artificial Intelligence is? Maxime Waite is Microsoft's director of technology strategy and a leader in generative AI. At Microsoft, Max partners closely with C-Suite executives and government leaders to execute on large scale business transformations using artificial intelligence and emerging technologies. In fact, she has led strategic partnerships with New Yor...

Drea de Matteo is an Emmy Award Winning Actress known for her role as Adriana on The Sopranos. On this episode, Marc Beckman and Drea de Matteo talk about partying on the set of The Sopranos and navigating parenting, the political divide, foreclosure, divorce, two abortions and so much more. Sign up for the Some Future Day Newsletter here: https://marcbeckman.substack.com/ Episode Links: Ultrafree...

This episode of Some Future Day explores the nuanced and often covert operations of the U.S. government and global cyber diplomacy, censorship, and disinformation, primarily focusing on the role of soft power in shaping international politics. Featuring insights from former Deputy Assistant Secretary Mike Benz, the conversation delves into the strategic use of the internet, media, and technology b...

In this extensive conversation with Ian Utile topics revolve around his family's historical roots, the evolution and impact of NFTs, and the importance of supporting digital arts.  Ian Utile believes that humanity is thriving in new ways because of technologies like NLP and NFTs. As a tech entrepreneur in Silicon Valley for 20+ years, he and his teams have launched seven companies together. One of...

With more than 20 years of experience scaling startups and building technology companies in the digital and mobile ecosystem, Steven Rosenblatt co-founded Oceans, a new kind of venture capital firm, in 2018 where he currently serves as General Partner. Steven has been passionate about building early stage companies and has finally fulfilled his life long goal of starting his own company.  Prior to...

Matt Murray is a global news leader. He is the former editor-in-chief of the Wall Street Journal (2017-2023), where he led a 1,300-person newsroom. Recently, he has been working and focusing on AI and the future of newsrooms. In a deep dive into the current state and the future of journalism, Matt talks about the essential role traditional journalism plays in informing society, the challenges it f...

Natalia Nastaskin is a proven music industry executive, dealmaker and counsel with a stellar track record of guiding careers, developing businesses and acquiring and integrating companies over a 20+ year tenure in the music business. Natalia Nastaskin is a seasoned executive in the entertainment industry, currently serving as Chief Content Officer at Primary Wave, a leading independent music publi...

James Villarrubia is a CTO, an Applied AI Expert, and the Presidential Innovation Fellow at NASA. He is a creative technologist and champion of positive social change through engineering. He believes his role as an engineer is to improve the world around him. His 15-year career has been dedicated to solving critical community problems in the private and public sectors. In this episode, we dive int...

Gregory Johnson has become one of the leading voices in the digital asset and blockchain industry on topics ranging from digital transformation, virtual assets, tokenization, CBDCs, cryptocurrency regulation, and governance. He is the founder and CEO of Rubicon Digital Assets. As well as an adjunct professor at New York University's School of Professional Studies. For over two decades, Greg has be...