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Future Commerce is the culture magazine for Commerce. Hosts Phillip Jackson and Brian Lange help brand and digital marketing leaders see around the next corner by exploring the intersection of Culture and Commerce. Trusted by the world's most recognizable brands to deliver the most insightful, entertaining, and informative weekly podcasts, Future Commerce is the leading new media brand for eCommer... more

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Snap Inc.'s Sid Malhotra makes the case that the platform most brands wrote off as "babies and teens" has quietly grown up. Now, commerce is migrating into these private, conversational spaces where nearly one billion users actually spend their time.... more

Get all After Dark releases by joining Future Commerce Plus: www.futurecommerce.com/plus.Future Commerce Plus members get 20% off STRATA: www.futurecommerce.com/strata.

An AI agent burns $12 building a fake Android phone nobody asked for. From there... more

Recorded live at Google Marketing Live 2026, Phillip and eCommerce reporter Nicole Silberstein sit down with Ashish Gupta, VP & GM of Merchant Shopping at Google, who is behind the foundational commerce infrastructure powering the Shopping Graph and ... more

Recorded live at Google Marketing Live 2026, Phillip sits down with Nick Fox, SVP of Knowledge & Information at Google — the executive overseeing Search, Ads, Commerce, and geographic mapping products. Building on the prior day's I/O announcements, F... more

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Recent Guests

Ashish Gupta
VP and GM of Merchant Shopping at Google
Google
Episode: LIVE @ Google Marketing Live: The Infrastructure Connecting Your Agent to 60 Billion Products
Nick Fox
SVP of knowledge and information at Google
Google
Episode: LIVE @ Google Marketing Live: How Google is Taking the 'Drudgery' Out of Shopping
Suresh Ganapathy
Senior Director of Product Management, Consumer Shopping at Google
Google
Episode: LIVE @ Google I/O: Universal Cart, Agentic Payments, and the Protocols Powering the Agent-Mediated Economy
Matt Maher
Founder of M7 Innovations, independent researcher and technology advisor
M7 Innovations
Episode: The Internet’s Aperture Is Shrinking
Omar Rodriguez Villa
Interviewer and executive from Emory University
Emory University
Episode: POSSIBLE’S Potential: The Hallway Track Leads to the Beach
Adam Domian
Senior Vice President and Head of Commerce and audience at 1111 Media
1111 Media
Episode: Paris Hilton's 11:11 Media is at the intersection of Celebrity, Social Commerce, and Culture
Gillian Katz
From Hannah Grey; researcher behind Cultural Vibrations
Hannah Grey
Episode: AI Can Be Your Therapist, But Never Your Partner
Olivia Hnatyshin
AVP of Brand and Creative at furniture.com
furniture.com
Episode: How Furniture.com Repaired Furniture Shopping For Everyone
Evelyn Mora
Founder and CEO of VLGE, world model platform for commerce
VLGE
Episode: Everything Is Trained On You: Inside the World Model Layer

Hosts

Phillip Jackson
Host of Future Commerce; frequent moderator of industry discussions; focuses on culture's intersection with commerce and media strategy.
Brian Lange
Co-host exploring retail strategy, technology, and industry trends with a practical, execution-focused lens.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 120 ratings
  • đź’Žđź’Žđź’Ž

    500+ ep is an incredible feat for any podcast🔥 I’m not a product founder, but as a PR coach for product founders, I’m always looking to recommend resources for them! Whether you want a deep dive into a more umbrella topics, or hyper-specific problem solving and case studies, you’ll find it all here across all industries! Plus the energy is always high and engaging!!

    @gloriachoupr

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    _doremi101
    United States2 years ago
  • A new fav 🔥

    Future Commerce is a new favorite in my feed! I’m truly impressed by the engaging discussions and insights into industry trends. Absolutely loved the recent episode with Neil Shankar and hearing about how brands are gaming our algorithmic overloads. Highly recommend giving this pod a listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    oliviabaker13
    United States4 years ago
  • Absolutely relevant

    a MUST if you want to keep track in E-Com

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    User2903
    Germany4 years ago
  • Great podcast!

    This podcast is a must listen for anyone looking to stay up to date in the world of eCommerce and online business! Phillip and Brian are great hosts and provide fresh insights and valuable advice!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    maddie@podcastingyou
    United States4 years ago
  • Not your average eCom show

    “Work content” that you actually WANT to listen to. Even look forward to!

    Phillip & Brian bring fun & wit to eCom and retail news and practices. Curious where the industry is headed and what’s new? This is your show.

    There is no other podcast I listen to as consistently.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nicolette7
    United States4 years ago

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Hosts are commended for energy, wit, and thoughtful analysis of industry dynamics.
Listeners praise the show for its deep dives into ecommerce and retail trends with actionable insights.
Guests are consistently high-caliber, bringing practical and strategic perspectives.

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How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#223
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#162
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#171
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#173
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

LIVE @ Google Marketing Live: How Google is Taking the 'Drudgery' Out of Shopping
Q: What areas of agentic commerce are you seeing gaining the most traction, and how do you foresee influencing consumer behavior and business strategy?
There is significant traction in natural, conversational search and the way people express intent, along with the cart-enabled purchase flow that reduces friction at the moment of inspiration. This shifts both consumer behavior toward faster, more intuitive shopping and business strategy toward building experiences that balance automation with authentic human preference and trust.
LIVE @ Google Marketing Live: How Google is Taking the 'Drudgery' Out of Shopping
Q: What milestones for the broader ecosystem have you achieved to support the growth and evolution of agentic commerce? Are there ones to come that are product-related, are technology-related?
The ecosystem has progressed through broad collaboration on universal standards like UCP, expanded cross-product integration with Gemini and the Universal Cart, and ongoing partnerships with major retailers and platforms, which collectively enable more seamless, personalized shopping experiences. Coming milestones include deeper adoption of UCP across more merchants, further integration of Gemini capabilities into search and apps, and continued expansion of the cart's universality across surfaces.
AP x Swatch x Mass Brand Psychosis
Q: Michael, what have you seen so far and what's your hot take on the AP x Swatch collab and the broader brand moment?
He emphasizes the fast pace of the reveal, the fascination with high-low collaborations, and how real product features and social reaction are evolving quickly, with ongoing discussions about accessibility and brand legitimacy.
AP x Swatch x Mass Brand Psychosis
Q: You are in New York for Upfronts, I believe, and thank you for joining us. I think we have you for just a little bit this morning.
Michael discusses the mood at Upfronts, noting a diverse mix of attendees and the return of in-person industry events, with broad conversations across traditional TV buyers to planners and digital folks.
The Internet’s Aperture Is Shrinking
Q: What role does human creativity play as AI becomes ubiquitous in commerce?
Human creativity remains essential for net-new ideas and experiences that AI cannot anticipate. Brands must use AI to handle routine tasks and discovery, but reserve design, curation, and experiential decisions for people to preserve differentiation and emotional resonance.

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What is Future Commerce about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A deep-diberse look at how culture, media, and technology intersect with commerce, shared through data-driven discussion, live event coverage, and interviews with industry leaders. Episodes frequently cover AI, agentic shopping, retail media, brand strategy, and the evolving relationship between brands and consumers. The format often blends practical business takeaways with forward-looking ideas about automation, design, and consumer empowerment, sprinkled with industry news and real-world examples from partners and major brands. Noteworthy is the recurring emphasis on how platforms, data, and AI reshape marketing, commerce ecosystems, and organizational decision-making, making it valuable for brand builders and tech-forward retailers seeki... more

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Recent guests on Future Commerce include:

1. Ashish Gupta
2. Nick Fox
3. Suresh Ganapathy
4. Matt Maher
5. Omar Rodriguez Villa
6. Adam Domian
7. Gillian Katz
8. Olivia Hnatyshin

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