RedCircle VERIFY_TOKEN_19929acc-061d-41cf-ad7d-4eb4e6cd2e96 -- Rendered At Sun, 20 Sep 2026 21:40:08 +0000 Make It Soon https://redcircle.com/shows/make-it-soon en-US All rights reserved. Nerdy banter at its best Marcus Martin ******************************************************* Science and comedy collide in the Make It Soon podcast. ******************************************************* Join international bestselling sci-fi author Marcus Martin and his brilliant hand-picked weekly guests. They're tracking down the geeks and governments who are turning science fiction ideas into reality. You'll learn crazy new facts, and laugh your ass off along the way. It'll be like school, but with better food. And people you like. This is nerdy banter at its best. 19929acc-061d-41cf-ad7d-4eb4e6cd2e96 Science and comedy collide in the Make It Soon podcast.


Join international bestselling sci-fi author Marcus Martin and his brilliant hand-picked weekly guests. They're tracking down the geeks and governments who are turning science fiction ideas into reality. You'll learn crazy new facts, and laugh your ass off along the way. It'll be like school, but with better food. And people you like. This is nerdy banter at its best.

]]> episodic no Marcus Martin marcus@marcusmartinauthor.com true bonus Interview special: meet the scientists Interview special: meet the scientists 9 1 Marcus Martin Featuring inventors from the DxtER Tricorder, DelFLY Nimble, WIRF artificial wombs, and the UK's predictive crime police operation NDAS: the National Data Analytic Solution Exclusive interviews! Meet the people behind the DxtER Tricorder, the frontline of artificial womb technology, the pioneer behind avian drones, and behind the scenes of predictive crime technology in British policing.


Join international bestselling sci-fi author Marcus Martin in one-to-one interviews with four of the pioneers whose incredible work we showcased over the season.


Featuring:


Supt. Iain Donnelly - Led first predictive crime trials in the UK (through the National Data Analytic Solution), former Superintendent of West Midlands Police, Digital Intelligence Expert


Professor Matthew Kemp - Professor of Obstetrics at the University of Western Australia, Deputy Director at the Women and Infants Research Foundation, Honorary Associate Professor at Tohoku University Japan


Dr. Matej Karasek - Doctor of bio-inspired mechatronics, co-founder of Flapper Drones & creator of the Delfly Nimble


CEO Neil Singer - CEO of Basil Leaf Technologies (winners of the X-Prize Tricorder competition)


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]]> <p><strong>Exclusive interviews! Meet the people behind the DxtER Tricorder, the frontline of artificial womb technology, the pioneer behind avian drones, and behind the scenes of predictive crime technology in British policing.</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Join international bestselling sci-fi author Marcus Martin in one-to-one interviews with four of the pioneers whose incredible work we showcased over the season.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Featuring:</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Supt. Iain Donnelly</strong> - Led first predictive crime trials in the UK (through the National Data Analytic Solution), former Superintendent of West Midlands Police, Digital Intelligence Expert</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Professor Matthew Kemp </strong>- Professor of Obstetrics at the University of Western Australia, Deputy Director at the Women and Infants Research Foundation, Honorary Associate Professor at Tohoku University Japan</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Dr. Matej Karasek</strong> - Doctor of bio-inspired mechatronics, co-founder of Flapper Drones &amp; creator of the Delfly Nimble</p><p><br></p><p><strong>CEO Neil Singer</strong> - CEO of Basil Leaf Technologies (winners of the X-Prize Tricorder competition)</p><p><br></p><p>*****</p><p><br></p><p>Support the show:</p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://www.makeitsoon.com/donate" rel="nofollow">https://www.makeitsoon.com/donate</a></p> e0a0e597-4781-4c55-b2cb-6d2735bc11eb https://www.makeitsoon.com/episodes Sun, 02 May 2021 23:00:00 +0000 3797 false full Warp travel Warp travel 8 1 Marcus Martin Ion propulsion, solar sails, nuclear rockets, and warp cores. Are Space X, Blue Origin, Virgin Galactic, NASA, and ESA on course for faster-than-light travel? Faster-than-light travel (FTL) is every space-farer's dream. Are we there yet?


Discover the incredible progress we're making, and how interstellar travel would work.


Join international bestselling author Marcus Martin and his two fellow nerds in a journey to the stars.


Featuring:


Patricia Jacob – Oxford physicist and astrological researcher, worked on the ESA HARMONI spectrograph


Jack Lewars – Executive Director at the evidence-led charity One for the World, former Edinburgh Fringe comedy veteran


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]]> <p><strong>Faster-than-light travel (FTL) is every space-farer&#39;s dream. Are we there yet? </strong></p><p><br></p><p>Discover the incredible progress we&#39;re making, and how interstellar travel would work.</p><p><br></p><p>Join international bestselling author Marcus Martin and his two fellow nerds in a journey to the stars.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Featuring:</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Patricia Jacob</strong> – Oxford physicist and astrological researcher, worked on the ESA HARMONI spectrograph</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Jack Lewars</strong> – Executive Director at the evidence-led charity One for the World, former Edinburgh Fringe comedy veteran</p><p><br></p><p>*****</p><p><br></p><p>Support the show:</p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://www.makeitsoon.com/donate" rel="nofollow">https://www.makeitsoon.com/donate</a></p> 934c9920-d6b7-4c64-9855-bf7042660ed6 https://www.makeitsoon.com/episodes Sun, 25 Apr 2021 23:00:00 +0000 3601 true full Organoids and brains in jars Organoids and brains in jars 7 1 Marcus Martin Futurama, the Matrix, The Island, they all saw it coming. What would you do with an artificial organ, or a brain in a jar? 3D-printed organs and brains in jars are here, but are they more alive than we think?


If brains can be grown in labs, could we be living in the Matrix already? Let's see how deep the rabbit hole goes.


Join international bestselling sci-fi author Marcus Martin and his fellow nerds as they explore the cutting edge of synthetic organs and organoids.


Featuring:


Silvia Benito Kwiecinski – Neuroscientist, PhD finalist at Cambridge University


Freya Berry – Author and former journalist for the Guardian, the Independent, and Reuters


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]]> <p><strong>3D-printed organs and brains in jars are here, but are they more alive than we think? </strong></p><p><br></p><p>If brains can be grown in labs, could we be living in the Matrix already? Let&#39;s see how deep the rabbit hole goes.</p><p><br></p><p>Join international bestselling sci-fi author Marcus Martin and his fellow nerds as they explore the cutting edge of synthetic organs and organoids.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Featuring:</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Silvia Benito Kwiecinski</strong> – Neuroscientist, PhD finalist at Cambridge University</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Freya Berry</strong> – Author and former journalist for the Guardian, the Independent, and Reuters</p><p><br></p><p>*****</p><p><br></p><p>Support the show:</p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://www.makeitsoon.com/donate" rel="nofollow">https://www.makeitsoon.com/donate</a></p> 14d4e480-725c-4a46-b4f1-bfff495f6432 https://www.makeitsoon.com/episodes Sun, 18 Apr 2021 23:00:00 +0000 3250 true full Sci-Fi bugs vs insects IRL Sci-Fi bugs vs insects IRL 6 1 Marcus Martin From tardigrades to Starship Troopers, tarantula wasps to Philip K. Dick, it's nature vs sci-fi Can mother nature really out-weird sci-fi?


From bugs living in outer space to ants that farm other insects, we're pitting real life against sci-fi in a battle of the bizarre.


Join international bestselling sci-fi author Marcus Martin and his brilliant guests as they explore classic sci-fi bugs, and their astonishing terrestrial counterparts.


Featuring:


Eleanor Drinkwater – Insectologist and PhD finalist at University of York


Haydn Belfield - Artificial Intelligence specialist at CSER: the Centre for the Study of Existential Risk, Associate Fellow at the Leverhulme Centre for future intelligence


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]]> <p><strong>Can mother nature really out-weird sci-fi?</strong></p><p><br></p><p>From bugs living in outer space to ants that farm other insects, we&#39;re pitting real life against sci-fi in a battle of the bizarre.</p><p><br></p><p>Join international bestselling sci-fi author Marcus Martin and his brilliant guests as they explore classic sci-fi bugs, and their astonishing terrestrial counterparts.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Featuring:</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Eleanor Drinkwater</strong> – Insectologist and PhD finalist at University of York</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Haydn Belfield</strong> - Artificial Intelligence specialist at CSER: the Centre for the Study of Existential Risk, Associate Fellow at the Leverhulme Centre for future intelligence</p><p><br></p><p>*****</p><p><br></p><p>Support the show:</p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://www.makeitsoon.com/donate" rel="nofollow">https://www.makeitsoon.com/donate</a></p> 1f1ca16b-8cb9-48ae-90c6-36e504ea0709 https://www.makeitsoon.com/episodes Sun, 11 Apr 2021 23:00:00 +0000 3789 true full Neuralyzers and Human Memory Wipes Neuralyzers and Human Memory Wipes 5 1 Marcus Martin Memory erasure techniques, devices, and motivations. Find out who is developing this field and why. Is it the Men in Black? Or more like Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind? Remember that time the feds wiped your memory?


Don't worry, we're here to talk you through all the ways they could have done it.


Join international bestselling sci-fi author Marcus Martin and his fellow nerds as they unpick the crazy world of memory modification.


Featuring:


Dr. Alex Bryant – Oxbridge psychologist and YA fantasy author of The Identity Thief


Lucy Wark – Strategy consultant and analyst, Healthcare and Biotech expert, former Cantab and McKinsey Women in Leadership scholar


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]]> <p><strong>Remember that time the feds wiped your memory? </strong></p><p><br></p><p>Don&#39;t worry, we&#39;re here to talk you through all the ways they could have done it.</p><p><br></p><p>Join international bestselling sci-fi author Marcus Martin and his fellow nerds as they unpick the crazy world of memory modification.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Featuring:</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Dr. Alex Bryant </strong>– Oxbridge psychologist and YA fantasy author of The Identity Thief</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Lucy Wark</strong> – Strategy consultant and analyst, Healthcare and Biotech expert, former Cantab and McKinsey Women in Leadership scholar</p><p><br></p><p>*****</p><p><br></p><p>Support the show: </p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://www.makeitsoon.com/donate" rel="nofollow">https://www.makeitsoon.com/donate</a></p> 020a2069-5827-4aba-8ce0-60c3402e126c https://www.makeitsoon.com/episodes Sun, 04 Apr 2021 23:00:00 +0000 3635 true full Tricorders (Pilot Episode) Tricorders (Pilot Episode) 4 1 Marcus Martin Pioneering medical technology, scanners, Star Trek inspirations, and the winners of the X-Prize Tricorder competition Pilot episode! Discover the scientists developing tricorders right now, in real life. Join international bestselling sci-fi author Marcus Martin and guests as they explore the origins, challenges, and future of this incredible device. Featuring: Dr. Christopher A. Powell – Postdoctoral researcher at the University of Cambridge’s Laboratory of Molecular Biology Kimberly Jarvis – writer, actor, and musician ***** Support the show: https://www.makeitsoon.com/donate Tricorders are one of sci-fi's greatest inventions, but they're from the 24th century, right? Wrong!


Discover the scientists developing them right now, in real life.


Join international bestselling sci-fi author Marcus Martin and his guests as they explore the origins, challenges, and future of this incredible device.


Featuring:


Dr. Christopher A. Powell – Postdoctoral researcher at the University of Cambridge’s Laboratory of Molecular Biology


Kimberly Jarvis – writer, actor, and musician


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]]> <p><strong>Tricorders are one of sci-fi&#39;s greatest inventions, but they&#39;re from the 24th century, right? Wrong! </strong></p><p><br></p><p>Discover the scientists developing them right now, in real life.</p><p><br></p><p>Join international bestselling sci-fi author Marcus Martin and his guests as they explore the origins, challenges, and future of this incredible device.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Featuring:</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Dr. Christopher A. Powell</strong> – Postdoctoral researcher at the University of Cambridge’s Laboratory of Molecular Biology</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Kimberly Jarvis</strong> – writer, actor, and musician</p><p><br></p><p>*****</p><p><br></p><p>Support the show:</p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://www.makeitsoon.com/donate" rel="nofollow">https://www.makeitsoon.com/donate</a></p> 4aabd340-c833-4aa7-aa68-31c0c6eed226 http://www.makeitsoon.com/episodes Tue, 30 Mar 2021 09:20:00 +0000 3728 true full Predictive Crime AI Predictive Crime AI 4 1 Marcus Martin Algorithmic bias, machine learning, big data, social justice, and Minority Report You're guilty because an algorithm said so. Is this the future of justice?


Discover the courts and police forces around the world who are already using artificial intelligence to predict crimes before they happen.


Minority Report could soon be a reality. Luckily, there are people working to avert an AI disaster. Meet the pioneers on both sides.


Join international bestselling author Marcus Martin and his brilliant guests as they discuss the algorithms that are already calling the shots.


Featuring:


Cody Coleman – Computing consultant and entrepreneur, PhD finalist at Stanford University, TedX presenter


Alys Williams – Actor and writer, founder of Sardines Theatre


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]]> <p><strong>You&#39;re guilty because an algorithm said so. Is this the future of justice?</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Discover the courts and police forces around the world who are already using artificial intelligence to predict crimes before they happen.</p><p><br></p><p>Minority Report could soon be a reality. Luckily, there are people working to avert an AI disaster. Meet the pioneers on both sides.</p><p><br></p><p>Join international bestselling author Marcus Martin and his brilliant guests as they discuss the algorithms that are already calling the shots.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Featuring:</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Cody Coleman</strong> – Computing consultant and entrepreneur, PhD finalist at Stanford University, TedX presenter</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Alys Williams</strong> – Actor and writer, founder of Sardines Theatre</p><p><br></p><p>*****</p><p><br></p><p>Support the show:</p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://www.makeitsoon.com/donate" rel="nofollow">https://www.makeitsoon.com/donate</a></p> ee01c4b8-7a9e-4776-a1a7-28b0ac6149b7 https://www.makeitsoon.com/episodes Sun, 28 Mar 2021 23:00:00 +0000 4425 true full Artificial Wombs Artificial Wombs 2 1 Marcus Martin Growing fetuses in laboratories outside of natural wombs - how and why it's being done If you could grow your child in lab, would you? Should you?


With artificial wombs fast becoming a reality, discover the amazing pros and terrifying cons.


Join bestselling sci-fi author Marcus Martin and his two expert guests as they uncover ways scientists are growing fetuses in laboratories right now.


Featuring:


Dr. Hannah Copley - Medical doctor and clinical research training fellow at Jesus College, University of Cambridge


Sally Patterson – Journalist and co-founder of ethical brand She Shirts


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]]> <p><strong>If you could grow your child in lab, would you?</strong> <strong><em>Should </em>you? </strong></p><p><br></p><p>With artificial wombs fast becoming a reality, discover the amazing pros and terrifying cons.</p><p><br></p><p>Join bestselling sci-fi author Marcus Martin and his two expert guests as they uncover ways scientists are growing fetuses in laboratories right now.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Featuring:</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Dr. Hannah Copley - Medical doctor and clinical research training fellow at Jesus College, University of Cambridge</p><p><br></p><p>Sally Patterson – Journalist and co-founder of ethical brand She Shirts</p><p><br></p><p>*****</p><p><br></p><p>Support the show:</p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://www.makeitsoon.com/donate" rel="nofollow">https://www.makeitsoon.com/donate</a></p> 7e5300a8-0f49-46a0-925b-d51758ba62d9 https://www.makeitsoon.com/episodes Mon, 22 Mar 2021 00:00:00 +0000 3397 true full Droids and drones Droids and drones 1 1 Marcus Martin Droids, bots, drones, SPOT, Black Mirror, and the future of robotics Would you kick a pizza droid if your dinner arrived late?


Everyone loves R2D2 on-screen, but with non-humanoid drones set to change our cities forever, how we treat robots, and what we build them for, could shape society.


Join international bestselling sci-fi author Marcus Martin and his two expert guests as they bring you the cutting edge droids that are already among us.


Featuring:


Charlie Houseago – PhD finalist at Dyson Robotics Lab, Imperial College London


Charlee New – Science Fiction writer and scholar


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]]> <p><strong>Would you kick a pizza droid if your dinner arrived late? </strong></p><p><br></p><p>Everyone loves R2D2 on-screen, but with non-humanoid drones set to change our cities forever, how we treat robots, and what we build them for, could shape society.</p><p><br></p><p>Join international bestselling sci-fi author Marcus Martin and his two expert guests as they bring you the cutting edge droids that are already among us.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Featuring:</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Charlie Houseago</strong> – PhD finalist at Dyson Robotics Lab, Imperial College London</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Charlee New</strong> – Science Fiction writer and scholar</p><p><br></p><p>*****</p><p><br></p><p>Support the show:</p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://www.makeitsoon.com/donate" rel="nofollow">https://www.makeitsoon.com/donate</a></p> 55d0d00f-f615-4e6b-89cb-71f1d54a8b5d https://www.makeitsoon.com/episodes Sun, 21 Mar 2021 23:55:00 +0000 3213 true