Julia Lauer and Stephanie Stobart

The Fütch

Technology EN ↓ 5 episodes

The Fütch is where AI meets the human experience. Hosted by Julia and Steph — two design leaders working at the edge of technology and design — this podcast unpacks how emerging innovations like AI are reshaping our world, our work, and ourselves. Expect candid conversations, fresh perspectives, and thoughtful critiques that go beyond the hype. Each episode dives into the messy, fascinating space between what technology can do — and what it should do.

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Julia Lauer and Stephanie Stobart

Episodes

Outsourcing Thinking & Flattening Culture 20.02.2026 28:29

In this episode, Steph & Julia discuss the impacts of outsourcing thinking to LLMs, both on the individual human level and more broadly as a culture. In examining the effects of algorithmic dominance, Julia & Steph explore what a human-centered approach to content production and consumption looks like in the age of AI.

AI Agents 101 03.11.2025 35:56

Join Julia & Steph for a deep dive on all things AI agents - what they are, how the differ from other types of AI, where we're seeing them in the market, and what they signify in the broader ecosystem of AI advancement.

Human-AI Relationship 28.08.2025 51:57

Tune in as Steph & Julia explore what it means for humans to have a relationship with AI and how exploring that relationship can enable more thoughtful design of and interaction with AI technologies. Also - a headlines round-up, and a special segment from Steph on how she used AI while traveling.

WonderPanic 20.05.2025 51:10

In this episode, we dive into the WonderPanic cycle—a framework for understanding how excitement and fear shape our responses to new technologies. Julia and Steph unpack how this cycle shows up in real life, especially around AI, examine its impacts on people and society, and offer insights on how to navigate it all with a clearer perspective.

Welcome to The Fütch 12.05.2025 26:11

Tired of the “AI is going to save us—or destroy us” headlines? Us too. In this debut episode, we (Julia & Steph, two AI experience designers) introduce The Fütch , a podcast for people who want to talk about tech without giving in to the hype or doom. We unpack why conversations about the future feel so noisy, how we can break free from the wonder/panic cycle, and why focusing on the human sid...