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The Tote Bag Trend Makes NO SenseFuture Proof2024-05-01 | Visit https://ground.news/futureproof to access diverse perspectives all in one place to stay fully informed. Subscribe through my link for as little as $1/month or get 40% off unlimited access this month only.
Script: Emma Powell Editor: Matthew Veal Project Manager: Lurana McClure Rodríguez Host: Levi Hildebrand
Want to work with Future Proof? Suggestions? Hate mail? Get in touch with the project manager, Lu: contact@befutureproof.caWhy the Underconsumption-core trend will FAILFuture Proof2024-10-16 | Try Rocket Money for free: https://RocketMoney.com/futureproof #rocketmoney #personalfinance Sponsored by Rocket Money
The pressure to buy stuff has never been higher than it is right now, but it seems the pendulum has swung in the opposite direction with the internet's latest fixation: “underconsumption core”. But with the internet’s habit of tossing trends out as fast as they come in, will it even last?
Script: Rachel Lachmansingh Editor: Matthew Veal Project Manager: Lurana McClure Rodríguez Host: Levi Hildebrand
Want to work with Future Proof? Suggestions? Hate mail? Get in touch with the project manager, Lu: contact@befutureproof.caCelebrity Products SUCK…Future Proof2024-10-09 | 🎉 Unlock AI for $10 per month → https://ntn.so/futureproofAI
Today there are more celebrity products than there has ever been before. It’s like the newest and best thing that you can be doing as a famous person is releasing your very own no-name alcohol or coffee brand with your face on it - but what do these celebrities know about any of these products?
Script: Hannah Smith Editor: Reid Valaitis Project Manager: Lurana McClure Rodríguez Host: Levi Hildebrand
Want to work with Future Proof? Suggestions? Hate mail? Get in touch with the project manager, Lu: contact@befutureproof.caHow Nostalgia Sells You a LieFuture Proof2024-10-02 | Ad: 🔒Remove your personal information from the web at joindeleteme.com/FUTURE20 and use code FUTURE20 for 20% off 🙌 DeleteMe international Plans: international.joindeleteme.com
Script: Courtney Bill Editor: Sam Askew Project Manager: Lurana McClure Rodríguez Host: Levi Hildebrand
Want to work with Future Proof? Suggestions? Hate mail? Get in touch with the project manager, Lu: contact@befutureproof.caHow Starbucks RUINED AutumnFuture Proof2024-09-25 | In 2024 the Pumpkin Spice Latte got here earlier than it has ever before. This super sweet gourd-based beverage rakes in hundreds of millions for Starbucks every year and marks the seasonal shift from brat girl summer to the coloured leaves and flannel shirts of fall. But how did we get here?
Script: Marieli Aixa Editor: Melody David Project Manager: Lurana McClure Rodríguez Host: Levi Hildebrand
Want to work with Future Proof? Suggestions? Hate mail? Get in touch with the project manager, Lu: contact@befutureproof.caHow Apple Brainwashes YouFuture Proof2024-09-18 | Thanks again to Ground News for sponsoring this one! Visit https://ground.news/futureproof to access diverse perspectives all in one place to stay fully informed. Subscribe through my link for as little as $1/month or get 40% off unlimited access this month only.
Script: Holly Maley Editor: Matthew Veal Project Manager: Lurana McClure Rodríguez Host: Levi Hildebrand
Want to work with Future Proof? Suggestions? Hate mail? Get in touch with the project manager, Lu: contact@befutureproof.caThe LIE of the Aluminum CanFuture Proof2024-09-11 | The sound of a can being opened triggers something in our brain. And over the years the aluminum can has gone from just a simple vessel to a symbol of progressive business business practice and a brands commitment to the planet. But the truth about these cans is a little more complicated than that.
Script: Hanna Petersen Editor: Reid Valaitis Project Manager: Lurana McClure Rodríguez Host: Levi Hildebrand
Want to work with Future Proof? Suggestions? Hate mail? Get in touch with the project manager, Lu: contact@befutureproof.caHow AI is RUINING the Internet (and everything else)Future Proof2024-09-04 | 🔒 Remove your personal information from the web at https://JoinDeleteMe.com/FUTURE20 and use code FUTURE20 for 20% off 🙌 DeleteMe international Plans: international.joindeleteme.com
Script: Courtney Bill Editor: Matthew Veal Project Manager: Lurana McClure Rodríguez Host: Levi Hildebrand
Want to work with Future Proof? Suggestions? Hate mail? Get in touch with the project manager, Lu: contact@befutureproof.caWhy Everyone Hates E-ScootersFuture Proof2024-08-28 | Thanks again to Ground News for sponsoring this one! Visit https://ground.news/futureproof to access diverse perspectives all in one place to stay fully informed. Subscribe through my link for as little as $1/month or get 40% off unlimited access this month only.
Script: Marieli Aixa Editor: Sam Askew Lead Editor: Matthew Veal Project Manager: Lurana McClure Rodríguez Host: Levi Hildebrand
Want to work with Future Proof? Suggestions? Hate mail? Get in touch with the project manager, Lu: contact@befutureproof.caThe Problem with ZYNFuture Proof2024-08-21 | Try Rocket Money for free: https://RocketMoney.com/futureproof #rocketmoney #personalfinance Sponsored by Rocket Money
Zyn is the latest big tobacco product to be making headlines. These nicotine pouches have spawned a whole culture of “zynners” who are using these pouches in place of a personality and supply can barely meet the growing demand. And listen, if you thought vapes were bad… you’re going to hate Zyn.
Script: Holly Maley Editor: Matthew Veal Project Manager: Lurana McClure Rodríguez Host: Levi Hildebrand
Want to work with Future Proof? Suggestions? Hate mail? Get in touch with the project manager, Lu: contact@befutureproof.caHow Subscriptions RUINED the Internet (and everything else)Future Proof2024-08-14 | These days, EVERYTHING is subscription based. From the movies we watch, the music we listen to, and even the calculators on our phones — subscriptions are ruining the internet. And everything else too…
Script: Courtney Bill Editor: Melody David Project Manager: Lurana McClure Rodríguez Host: Levi Hildebrand
Want to work with Future Proof? Suggestions? Hate mail? Get in touch with the project manager, Lu: contact@befutureproof.caThe DOWNFALL of Plant-Based MilksFuture Proof2024-08-07 | Why is it that, in the past couple of years, the exponential growth of alternative milks has slowed down to a crawl and cows milk has gained in popularity again?
Script: Hanna Petersen Editor: Sam Askew Project Manager: Lurana McClure Rodríguez Host: Levi Hildebrand
Want to work with Future Proof? Suggestions? Hate mail? Get in touch with the project manager, Lu: contact@befutureproof.caThe PROBLEM with Vegan MeatFuture Proof2024-07-31 | Thanks again to Ground News for sponsoring this one! Visit https://ground.news/futureproof to access diverse perspectives all in one place to stay fully informed. Subscribe through my link for as little as $1/month or get 40% off unlimited access this month only.
In the last few years, fast food chains have been backing out of deals with alternative meats, shares are dropping for companies like Beyond Meat, and the industry hasn’t even put a dent in beef sales. So what happened, and is there any coming back?
Script: Holly Maley Editor: Matthew Veal Project Manager: Lurana McClure Rodríguez Host: Levi Hildebrand
Want to work with Future Proof? Suggestions? Hate mail? Get in touch with the project manager, Lu: contact@befutureproof.caAmerica is ADDICTED to Self StorageFuture Proof2024-07-24 | Americans are truly addicted to buying stuff and these storage lockers have become a fascinating metaphor in the story of how the American dream has failed. So what's happening?
Script: Courtney Bill Editor: Sam Askew Project Manager: Lurana McClure Rodríguez Host: Levi Hildebrand
Want to work with Future Proof? Suggestions? Hate mail? Get in touch with the project manager, Lu: contact@befutureproof.ca“Eco-friendly” Products are a SCAMFuture Proof2024-07-17 | More than ever products are misleading us into thinking they’re better for us, better for our wallet, or better for the planet than they really are. And we all just want to buy stuff without feeling guilty right?
Script: Hanna Peter Editor: Matthew Veal Project Manager: Lurana McClure Rodríguez Host: Levi Hildebrand
Want to work with Future Proof? Suggestions? Hate mail? Get in touch with the project manager, Lu: contact@befutureproof.caThe DOWNFALL of the Coffee IndustryFuture Proof2024-07-10 | Coffee is probably the most culturally significant drink in America, but there’s an uncomfortable reality that not many people understand. Coffee might be going extinct. But why is this happening? And what do we drink in a coffee-free future?
Want to work with Future Proof? Suggestions? Hate mail? Get in touch with the project manager, Lu: contact@befutureproof.caThe PROBLEM with Cruise ShipsFuture Proof2024-07-03 | Visit https://ground.news/futureproof to access diverse perspectives all in one place to stay fully informed. Subscribe through my link for as little as $1/month or get 40% off unlimited access this month only.
Cruise ships have had a bit of a rough time in the news over the years. From the literal Titanic, to public outrage over their existence anywhere, to pandemic disasters, to the 9 month cruise disasters that went viral earlier this year, these floating cities are a contentious way to travel. And yet their popularity is booming... we're here to figure out why.
Script: Holly Maley Editor: Melody David Project Manager: Lurana McClure Rodríguez Host: Levi Hildebrand
Want to work with Future Proof? Suggestions? Hate mail? Get in touch with the project manager, Lu: contact@befutureproof.caThe DARK TRUTH about Air PurifiersFuture Proof2024-06-26 | For millions of people in North America, air purifiers have become a signature household item. This billion dollar industry keeps growing by the minute, promising us one of basic human needs - clean air. But, how did we go from having a general concern about the air we breathe… to this?
Script: Marieli Aixa Editor: Matthew Veal Project Manager: Lurana McClure Rodríguez Host: Levi Hildebrand
Want to work with Future Proof? Suggestions? Hate mail? Get in touch with the project manager, Lu: contact@befutureproof.caHow Temu Ruined Online ShoppingFuture Proof2024-06-19 | TEMU has changed the online shopping world with their low quality products, insanely cheap prices, and lack of transparency. Because of the TEMU-ification of online shopping, we're seeing even sites like Etsy changing for the worse.
Script: Hanna Petersen Editor: Sam Askew Project Manager: Lurana McClure Rodríguez Host: Levi Hildebrand
Want to work with Future Proof? Suggestions? Hate mail? Get in touch with the project manager, Lu: contact@befutureproof.caThe RISE and FALL of Dollar StoresFuture Proof2024-06-12 | Visit https://ground.news/futureproof to access diverse perspectives all in one place to stay fully informed. Subscribe through my link for as little as $1/month or get 40% off unlimited access this month only.
Over the last few decades, dollar stores reached seemingly unstoppable momentum, dwarfing giants like Walmart and McDonalds in terms of numbers, but now they’re shutting down. We're wondering why that is and what that means for us into the future...
Script: Holly Maley Editor: Matthew Veal Project Manager: Lurana McClure Rodríguez Host: Levi Hildebrand
Want to work with Future Proof? Suggestions? Hate mail? Get in touch with the project manager, Lu: contact@befutureproof.caWhy Thrifting Sucks NowFuture Proof2024-06-05 | Today, thrifting and second-hand shopping are so normalized, popular even, but they weren’t always. So, what made us swap our Hollister cargo shorts for vintage Levi’s and what does it mean for our consumer habits as a whole?
Script: Emma Powell Editor: Melody David Project Manager: Lurana McClure Rodríguez Host: Levi Hildebrand
Want to work with Future Proof? Suggestions? Hate mail? Get in touch with the project manager, Lu: contact@befutureproof.caWhy Trends Are Getting ShorterFuture Proof2024-05-29 | Globally our collective attention span has been shrinking by the minute and the cultural landscape has shifted to match it - the speed of our trends is at an all time high, so what is all this rush going towards?
Script: Hanna Peterson Editor: Sam Askew Project Manager: Lurana McClure Rodríguez Host: Levi Hildebrand
Want to work with Future Proof? Suggestions? Hate mail? Get in touch with the project manager, Lu: contact@befutureproof.caThe DARK SIDE of the Outdoor Clothing IndustryFuture Proof2024-05-22 | The outdoor gear industry started as a purely functional thing and today price tags are higher than they’ve ever been, the hype is ridiculous, and it seems like the whole point of all this has been missed… to get us outside.
Script: Jordan Tucker Editor: Matthew Veal Project Manager: Lurana McClure Rodríguez Host: Levi Hildebrand
Want to work with Future Proof? Suggestions? Hate mail? Get in touch with the project manager, Lu: contact@befutureproof.caWhy Cars Today SuckFuture Proof2024-05-15 | Nowadays, car tech has advanced to do just about anything: pedestrian detection, automated parking, even self-driving. All these advancements supposedly make driving not only more enjoyable, but safer. But as tech bros take over the auto industry, are new cars all they’re cracked up to be?
Want to work with Future Proof? Suggestions? Hate mail? Get in touch with the project manager, Lu: contact@befutureproof.caHow Athleisure Wear TOOK OVER AmericaFuture Proof2024-05-08 | Nowadays, the athletic wear industry is worth billions and billions of dollars and how the brands leading this industry have created this demand is equal parts impressive… and disturbing.
Script: Holly Maley Editor: Sam Askew Project Manager: Lurana McClure Rodríguez Host: Levi Hildebrand
Want to work with Future Proof? Suggestions? Hate mail? Get in touch with the project manager, Lu: contact@befutureproof.caThe Reusable Cup Trend is Out of ControlFuture Proof2024-04-24 | Visit https://ground.news/futureproof to access diverse perspectives all in one place to stay fully informed. Subscribe through my link to get 40% off unlimited access this month only.
Script: Holly Maley Editor: Sam Askew Project Manager: Lurana McClure Rodríguez Host: Levi Hildebrand
Want to work with Future Proof? Suggestions? Hate mail? Get in touch with the project manager, Lu: contact@befutureproof.caThe Air Up Bottle Is a ScamFuture Proof2024-04-17 | The AirUp bottle is yet another contender in the water bottle games that seems to be taking over the internet. This one has a cool smell based feature that seems a little fishy...
Script: Hanna Peter Editor: Kim Su Lead Editor: Kirsten Stanley Project Manager: Lurana McClure Rodríguez Host: Levi Hildebrand
Want to work with Future Proof? Suggestions? Hate mail? Get in touch with the project manager, Lu: contact@befutureproof.caThe RISE of MaximalismFuture Proof2024-04-03 | You heard it here first, folks. Big, bold, and colourful is in and minimalism is out! Say hello to the newest and honestly one of the most frightening trends yet. Maximalism.
How we smell to others has become a huge industry and I’m here to say things are officially out of control. Today we’re diving into the weird world of fragrances.
The Bass Pro Shops hat has become a cultural signifier that nobody expected and represents an industry with huge influence over men in North America. So pack your pickup with some sandwiches and the spirit of adventure, because we’re heading to Bass Pro Shops.
Script: Jordan Tucker Editor: Kim Su Lead Editor: Kirsten Stanley Project Manager: Lurana McClure Rodríguez Host: Levi Hildebrand
Want to work with Future Proof? Suggestions? Hate mail? Get in touch with the project manager, Lu: contact@befutureproof.caWhy Americans are OBSESSED with StarbucksFuture Proof2024-03-13 | Visit https://ground.news/futureproof to access diverse perspectives all in one place to stay fully informed. Subscribe through my link to get 40% off unlimited access this month only.
For millions of people, their daily stop at Starbucks is a routine they don’t even question. We're here to figure out how they become the biggest coffee chain in the world and dive into their incredibly clever marketing, devious design, and uncanny ability to make people spend their money,
Script: Jaz Papadopoulos Editor: Sam Askew Lead Editor: Kirsten Stanley Project Manager: Lurana McClure Rodríguez Host: Levi Hildebrand
Want to work with Future Proof? Suggestions? Hate mail? Get in touch with the project manager, Lu: contact@befutureproof.caThe INSANE World of StrollersFuture Proof2024-03-06 | Do laundry better! Use code FUTUREPROOF for 10% off Tru Earth: https://www.tru.earth/?utm_source=influencer&utm_medium=youtube&utm_campaign=futureproof3
Even if you don’t have a baby, we can all agree that thousands of dollars for a stroller seems a bit excessive. Today we’re going to show you just how these upscale strollers became common in the marketplace.
Script: Holly Maley Editor: Reid Valaitis Lead Editor: Kirsten Stanley Project Manager: Lurana McClure Rodríguez Host: Levi Hildebrand
Want to work with Future Proof? Suggestions? Hate mail? Get in touch with the project manager, Lu: contact@befutureproof.caHow Parking Lots RUINED AmericaFuture Proof2024-02-28 | Parking lots are one of the uninspiring products of modern urban infrastructure. These huge swaths of pavement are dedicated to one purpose only. Parking cars. So why is it that something so common and so simple, can suck so bad?
Script: Jordan Tucker Editor: Melody David Lead Editor: Kirsten Stanley Project Manager: Lurana McClure Rodríguez Host: Levi Hildebrand
Want to work with Future Proof? Suggestions? Hate mail? Get in touch with the project manager, Lu: contact@befutureproof.caThe RISE and FALL of Malls in AmericaFuture Proof2024-02-21 | Visit https://ground.news/futureproof to access diverse perspectives all in one place to stay fully informed. Subscribe through my link to get 40% off unlimited access this month only.
Script: Jordan Tucker Editor: Sam Askew Lead Editor: Kirsten Stanley Project Manager: Lurana McClure Rodríguez Host: Levi Hildebrand
Want to work with Future Proof? Suggestions? Hate mail? Get in touch with the project manager, Lu: contact@befutureproof.caWhy Clothing is WORSE Now | Old VS NewFuture Proof2024-02-14 | Do laundry better! Use code FUTUREPROOF for 10% off Tru Earth: https://www.tru.earth/?utm_source=influencer&utm_medium=youtube&utm_campaign=futureproof2
There is a growing feeling that clothes today SUCK, even expensive brands today have quality issues reported by shoppers and the used market for these vintage pieces of clothing has gone crazy. So why are old clothes better than new clothes?
Script: Jaz Papadopoulos Editor: Sam Askew Lead Editor: Kirsten Stanley Project Manager: Lurana McClure Rodríguez Host: Levi Hildebrand
Want to work with Future Proof? Suggestions? Hate mail? Get in touch with the project manager, Lu: contact@befutureproof.caThe TRUTH about Supermarket SalmonFuture Proof2024-02-07 | A lot of the things we buy at the grocery store we assume to be what it says it is, but if you’ve watched any of our videos you know that isn’t always the case. Today we’re diving into the murky waters of the fishing industry, to understand why so many people are getting catfished at the till.
Script: Jaz Papadopoulos Editor: Sam Askew Lead Editor: Kirsten Stanley Project Manager: Lurana McClure Rodríguez Host: Levi Hildebrand
Want to work with Future Proof? Suggestions? Hate mail? Get in touch with the project manager, Lu: contact@befutureproof.caWhy the Glass Bottle FAILEDFuture Proof2024-01-31 | Go to https://ground.news/futureproof to get access to diverse perspectives all in one place. Subscribe through my link for as little as $1/month or get 40% off unlimited access this month only.
Not that long ago, Coca Cola (and most drink companies at the time) sold their beverages in glass containers. These bottles would get used, washed then reused over and over in an endless glass cycle. This dreamlike utopia is long gone today… and Coca Cola killed it.
Script: Estelle Walton Editor: Melody David Lead Editor: Kirsten Stanley Project Manager: Lurana McClure Rodríguez Host: Levi Hildebrand
Want to work with Future Proof? Suggestions? Hate mail? Get in touch with the project manager, Lu: contact@befutureproof.caStanley Tumblers are PEAK ConsumerismFuture Proof2024-01-24 | What was once a symbol of your eco-friendly lifestyle has now become a status symbol - with people owning whole walls of reusable bottles to show off online. The latest and largest name to take over this scene is the Stanley Quencher.
Script: Jordan Tucker Editor: Kim Su Project Manager: Lurana McClure Rodríguez Host: Levi Hildebrand
Want to work with Future Proof? Suggestions? Hate mail? Get in touch with the project manager, Lu: contact@befutureproof.caThe TRUTH about Meal ReplacementsFuture Proof2024-01-17 | Meal replacements are rapidly gaining popularity, the brands that have emerged to meet this demand promise that you can fuel your active and busy lifestyle with a simple, healthy, and affordable and scoopable version of the food that we all rely on… but these meals in a bag might mean something very different for the future of our food.
Script: Holly Maley Editor: Reid Valaitis Lead Editor: Kirsten Stanley Project Manager: Lurana McClure Rodríguez Host: Levi Hildebrand
Want to work with Future Proof? Suggestions? Hate mail? Get in touch with the project manager, Lu: contact@befutureproof.caThe TRUTH about DeclutteringFuture Proof2024-01-10 | Do laundry better! Use code FUTUREPROOF for 10% off Tru Earth: https://www.tru.earth/?utm_source=influencer&utm_medium=youtube&utm_campaign=futureproof1
America has a problem with stuff and every couple of years there’s a new trend that promises to help us deal with our stuff addiction and probably the most iconic of this era was Marie Kondo. But we’re not folding our shirts like little pastries anymore… and neither is she.
Script: Holly Maley Editor: Kim Su Project Manager: Lurana McClure Rodríguez Host: Levi Hildebrand
Want to work with Future Proof? Suggestions? Hate mail? Get in touch with the project manager, Lu: contact@befutureproof.caWhy People are OBSESSED with Scented CandlesFuture Proof2023-12-27 | Go to https://ground.news/futureproof to see all sides of every story. Subscribe for as little as $1/month or get 40% off unlimited access to take advantage of their biggest sale of the year.
Scented candles have been growing in popularity and as they have brought into question what these things are actually made of and what that means for people who use them.
Script: Holly Maley Editor: Melody David Lead Editor: Kirsten Stanley Project Manager: Lurana McClure Rodríguez Host: Levi Hildebrand
Want to work with Future Proof? Suggestions? Hate mail? Get in touch with the project manager, Lu: contact@befutureproof.caHow Coca Cola STOLE Santa ClausFuture Proof2023-12-20 | By now, we’ve all heard the story that Coke invented Santa Claus, or at least decided on his iconic red outfit. But, like most things on the internet, this isn’t entirely true... and the truth is actually way more interesting.
Script: Jaz Papadopoulos Editor: Sam Askew Lead Editor: Kirsten Stanley Project Manager: Lurana McClure Rodríguez Host: Levi Hildebrand
Want to work with Future Proof? Suggestions? Hate mail? Get in touch with the project manager, Lu: contact@befutureproof.caHow Fake Trees TOOK OVER ChristmasFuture Proof2023-12-13 | The Christmas tree is a tradition that’s provided joy and meaning for millions of families across the globe over the course of centuries. Today, most people celebrating Christmas are doing it with a fake tree and the trend is only getting bigger.
Script: Holly Maley Editor: Sam Askew Project Manager: Lurana McClure Rodríguez Host: Levi Hildebrand
Want to work with Future Proof? Suggestions? Hate mail? Get in touch with the project manager, Lu: contact@befutureproof.caThe TRUTH about Doc MartensFuture Proof2023-12-06 | Doc Martens have always stood as a symbol for the punk and anti-establishment movements, but were honestly also known for being just really solid boots. However, there's been a recent downfall in quality that even the most loyal of wearers have admitted to. This is the story of the rise and fall of Dr Martens.
Script: Estelle Walton Editor: Kim Su Lead Editor: Kirsten Stanley Project Manager: Lurana McClure Rodríguez Host: Levi Hildebrand
Want to work with Future Proof? Suggestions? Hate mail? Get in touch with the project manager, Lu: contact@befutureproof.caWhy is Le Creuset SO Popular?Future Proof2023-11-29 | Le Creuset is a 100 year old brand known for their Dutch ovens that can cost upwards of $400. This cookware company was launched back into the spotlight recently by something that this company could have never predicted: a pandemic induced global obsession with sourdough bread.
Script: Caroline Eaton Pickard Editor: Reid Valaitis Lead Editor: Kirsten Stanley Project Manager: Lurana McClure Rodríguez Host: Levi Hildebrand
Want to work with Future Proof? Suggestions? Hate mail? Get in touch with the project manager, Lu: contact@befutureproof.caThe RISE and FALL of AvocadosFuture Proof2023-11-22 | Today we’re going to be telling the very interesting story of how this little fruit took over a country, and how it might be speeding out of control...
Script: Jaz Papadopoulos Editor: Melody David Lead Editor: Kirsten Stanley Project Manager: Lurana McClure Rodríguez Host: Levi Hildebrand
Want to work with Future Proof? Suggestions? Hate mail? Get in touch with the project manager, Lu: contact@befutureproof.caThe RISE and FALL of Black FridayFuture Proof2023-11-15 | Go to https://ground.news/futureproof to see all sides of every story. Subscribe for as little as $1/month or get 40% off unlimited access to take advantage of their biggest sale of the year. Sale ends November 30.
Black Friday has long been the biggest shopping day of the year. But times are a’changin’, and the things that made it the cultural phenomenon it was (the midnight lines, fist fights, and the cheapest T.V.s anyone’s ever seen) are no more. And things have changed for the worse.
Script: Jaz Papalapoudos Editor: Kirsten Stanley Project Manager: Lurana McClure Rodríguez Host: Levi Hildebrand
Want to work with Future Proof? Suggestions? Hate mail? Get in touch with the project manager, Lu: contact@befutureproof.caWhy Temu is a NIGHTMAREFuture Proof2023-11-08 | Temu has quickly become a trend online with influencers and youtubers using the platform to buy and promote ridiculous products selling for ridiculous prices. This is the latest peak in unbridled consumerism but its meteoric rise has much bigger implications than just another cheap knockoff website.
Script: Caroline Eaton Pickard Editor: Kirsten Stanley Project Manager: Lurana McClure Rodríguez Host: Levi Hildebrand
Want to work with Future Proof? Suggestions? Hate mail? Get in touch with the project manager, Lu: contact@befutureproof.caThe PROBLEM with Toilet PaperFuture Proof2023-11-01 | The average American uses 141 rolls of toilet paper a year, despite toilet paper being probably the worst way for you to deal with your dirty bum. We're here to find out how this inferior method to clean your posterior became the norm.
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Script: Jaz Papaloupodos Editor: Reid Valaitis Lead Editor: Kirsten Stanley Project Manager: Lurana McClure Rodríguez Host: Levi Hildebrand
Want to work with Future Proof? Suggestions? Hate mail? Get in touch with the project manager, Lu: contact@befutureproof.caWhy are Lunchables SO Popular?Future Proof2023-10-25 | If you grew up in North America, Lunchables had a cultural stranglehold on your childhood, and they haven’t let up yet. Lunchables have been in supermarkets around the world for decades, and today they can even be found in school cafeterias. And the story of how they got there? It’s sketchy to say the least.