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18:31

🕰️ Time Capsule – Episode 414

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2026/03/20

Featuring Sophie Skelton & Richard Rankin of Outlander Plus Catherine Shiriff, George Hawkins, and a remembrance of Eric DaneSophie Skelton and Richard Rankin—Brianna and Roger from Outlander—join the Time Capsule to explore a question that feels tailor‑made for them: If you could take a single book back through time, knowing it might change the future, what would you choose—and why? Actress Catherine Shirriff revisits her role as Valkris, the Klingon operative whose brief but pivotal

35:11

Rewind Journey of the Dead — The Finale

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2026/03/19

The concluding chapter of Journey of the Dead brings the series full circle by revisiting three of the most insightful and memorable conversations from earlier in the journey. This finale looks back at interviews with David Morrissey, Danai Gurira, and Michael Rooker—three actors whose performances helped define the emotional, moral, and psychological landscape of The Walking Dead. 🎭 David Morrissey — The Governor’s Humanity and Horror ⚔️ Danai Gurira — Crafting Michonne’s Strength and Silence 🔥

35:20

Rewind Journey Of The Dead Part One

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2026/03/19

This episode begins a multi‑part exploration of the rich, sprawling character tapestry that defines The Walking Dead Universe. Journey of the Dead – Part One focuses on the survivors, leaders, villains, and unlikely heroes who shaped the early years of the franchise and set the emotional and thematic foundation for everything that followed. SAVE 17% ON PLUS

13:41

A Look Back at Logan’s Score with Composer Marco...

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2026/03/18

This episode revisits the powerful, emotionally charged score of Logan through a conversation with Marco Beltrami, the prolific composer behind some of the most memorable soundtracks in modern cinema. Known for his versatility and bold musical instincts, Beltrami crafted a soundscape for Logan that is raw, intimate, and unlike anything else in the superhero genre..🎵 About Marco Beltrami Marco Beltrami has built a remarkable career scoring films across genres, with a signature style that blends

9:51

Rewind Cosmos Episode 2

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2026/03/17

This episode features Ann Druyan — the creative force who helped shape how generations understand the universe. As the original writer of Cosmos alongside Carl Sagan, and later the creator of Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey and Cosmos: Possible Worlds, Druyan has spent her life translating the grandeur of science into stories that move people. 🌍 About Ann Druyan Writer & Producer of the Cosmos franchise — from the 1980 original to its modern reimaginings. Creative Director of NASA’s Voyager

30:46

Rewind: Merlin (Episode 1 of the Merlin Retrospective...

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2026/03/16

This first installment of the Rewind series revisits Merlin, the beloved fantasy drama often described as the “Smallville of the Arthurian Legend.” Airing from 2008 to 2013, the series reimagined the mythos of Camelot through a youthful, character‑driven lens—where destiny, friendship, and forbidden magic collide. 🧙‍♂️ The World of Merlin Set in a Camelot where King Uther Pendragon has outlawed magic, the story follows a young Merlin, still discovering the depth of his powers, and a young Prince

5:07

Byte Mark Hamill

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2026/03/15

Mark Hamill sits down with Byte for a warm, wide‑ranging conversation that spans his early days on the Star Wars set to his unexpected turn as a live‑action DC villain. 🎥 Watching Peter Cushing Work on Star Wars Hamill shares vivid memories of his downtime during the filming of A New Hope, when he would quietly slip onto other sets just to observe. ⚡ Becoming a DC Villain on The Flash (1990) The conversation shifts to Hamill’s first live‑action comic‑book role, years before superhero TV became a

4:16

Byte Bob Gale, Producer & Co‑Writer of Back to the...

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2026/03/14

Bob Gale joins Byte for a look into two of the most inventive storytelling challenges in the Back to the Future trilogy: revisiting 1955 with two Martys running around at once, and crafting the Old West setting that defines Back to the Future Part III. 🕒 Revisiting 1955 in Back to the Future Part II Re‑staging classic scenes — Bob talks about the meticulous planning required to recreate the 1955 Hill Valley sets and integrate new footage with the original material. 🚂 Building the Old West for

21:47

The Sword Experience with Adrian Paul

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2026/03/13

This episode dives into the fusion of cinematic storytelling, physical mastery, and personal transformation through The Sword Experience, founded by Highlander star Adrian Paul. We explore how sword training becomes a lens for examining discipline, creativity, and the human drive to grow.Show Notes — Exploring Humanity Through Sci‑Fi: The Sword Experience with Adrian Paul This episode dives into the fusion of cinematic storytelling, physical mastery, and personal transformation

10:33

Time, Consequence, and Closed Loops : Looper

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2026/03/12

This episode dives into Looper, Rian Johnson’s acclaimed 2012 time‑travel thriller, through a conversation recorded at San Diego Comic‑Con with writer‑director Rian Johnson and his cousin, composer Nathan Johnson. The film’s blend of noir, futurism, and moral complexity makes it a standout in modern sci‑fi, and this discussion explores how its world was built—musically, narratively, and philosophically.Looper follows Joe, a contract killer (“looper”) who executes targets sent back from the future

47:07

Kenneth Johnson on V, The Incredible Hulk, and V:...

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2026/03/11

This episode features an in‑depth conversation with filmmaker and author Kenneth Johnson, one of the most influential creative voices in science fiction television. Johnson’s work reshaped how genre stories could explore human nature, social conflict, and moral complexity. From redefining Marvel’s The Incredible Hulk for television to creating the landmark alien‑invasion saga V, his career has consistently blended spectacle with emotional and philosophical depth.In this interview, we also focus on

30:42

Sisterhood Of Dune: What Is This Mysterious Order ?

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2026/03/10

The Bene Gesserit Sisterhood is the ancient, far‑reaching order at the heart of Sisterhood of Dune, and the novel draws heavily on Frank Herbert’s extensive background notes about their origins, training, and long‑term genetic ambitions. Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson use those notes to explore the Sisterhood at a formative moment—eighty years after the Butlerian Jihad—when their identity, power, and purpose are still being forged. The novel explores the early development of the Bene Gesserit

27:17

Rewind: Teen Wolf Season 3 Preview

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2026/03/09

Recorded live at San Diego Comic-Con 2012 This SDCC edition of Rewind on Teen Wolf captures the energy, anticipation, and behind‑the‑scenes insight from the cast as they looked ahead to the show’s ambitious third season. With Season 2 freshly wrapped and production shifting from Atlanta to Los Angeles, the cast sat down for roundtable conversations that offered early hints at the creative and character shifts to come. Featuring Holland Roden, Colton Haynes, Crystal Reed, and Tyler Hoechlin, this

8:20

Byte The Bride

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2026/03/08

Courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures This episode dives deep into The Bride, Maggie Gyllenhaal’s bold, genre‑bending reimagining of the classic monster myth. With a cast led by Penélope Cruz as Myrna Malloy, Peter Sarsgaard as Jake Wiles, Jessie Buckley in a triple turn as the Bride, Ida, and Mary Shelley, and Christian Bale as a creature unlike any he’s played before. 🧵 The Script: Re‑stitching a Legend 🐺 Christian Bale on Playing “His Own Kind of Monster” ⚡ Maggie Gyllenhaal on Jessie Buckley’s

6:29

Byte Scream 7 Sit‑Down Interviews

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2026/03/07

Conversations with the creative forces behind Scream 7, exploring where Sidney Prescott’s story picks up, how the film reunites Neve Campbell and Kevin Williamson, and what it means for Campbell to revisit a role that shaped her career and modern horror. Special thanks to Paramount Pictures for the audio. 🗣️ Featured Guests Neve Campbell — returning as Sidney Prescott and reflecting on nearly three decades with the franchise Isabel May — joining the cast with fresh perspective and discussing

8:31

Outlander – The Final Season

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2026/03/06

This episode dives into the emotional, time‑bending, and legacy‑defining final season of Outlander. Through intimate conversations with cast and creators, we explore how the series closes its epic journey while staying true to its themes of love, resilience, and the consequences of altering history.🎙️ Featured Conversations Sophie Skelton & Richard Rankin: A Book That Could Change Everything Sophie Skelton (Brianna Fraser) and Richard Rankin (Roger MacKenzie) join the show via Zoom to unpack

12:58

Explore Monthly:March 2026

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2026/03/05

This month’s roundup is packed with awards buzz, casting surprises, franchise updates, and a few shocks from across the sci‑fi and genre landscape.Highlights from this episode: Sinners dominates awards season, with Ryan Coogler sharing new insights about the series in a recent Variety conversation. A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms expands its cast as the Game of Thrones universe continues to grow. Vox Machina makes its long‑awaited return. Eric Dane stops by for an interview about his latest

23:09

LeVar Burton on Aftermath (1997) + Peter Fletzer on...

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2026/03/04

This episode reaches back into the archives of your 50,000‑watt New York radio days in 1997, bringing forward a resonant conversation with LeVar Burton whern he had just released Aftermath, a speculative, cautionary tale about a near‑future America fractured by racial conflict. The discussion explores the novel’s characters, its themes of redemption and hope, and Burton’s reflections on the 20th anniversary of Roots—a role and cultural moment that continued to shape him two decades later.Tony

31:10

Trek Tuesday – Interview with Catherine Shirriff

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2026/03/03

Star Trek III’s Valkris, actor of stage and screen, and star of the new film The Filmmaker This week on Trek Tuesday, we’re joined by the magnetic Catherine Shirriff, best known to Star Trek fans as Valkris, the Klingon operative who risked everything to obtain the Genesis data in Star Trek III: The Search for Spock. Catherine brings warmth, humor, and a treasure trove of behind‑the‑scenes stories from across her remarkable career. In This Episode ⭐ Her New Film: The Filmmaker Catherine dives into

7:30

Eric Dane – Reflections and Legacy

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2026/03/02

Roundtable Excerpt with Eric Dane In this excerpt from a roundtable I covered, we hear from actor Eric Dane, whose career spanned television and film with memorable roles in Charmed, Grey’s Anatomy, X-Men: The Last Stand, Marley & Me, Valentine’s Day, Burlesque, and Bad Boys: Ride or Die. Born in San Francisco, Dane’s early life as a high school water polo athlete took a dramatic turn after performing in All My Sons, sparking his passion for acting. He moved to Los Angeles in 1993, where small

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