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Exploring Humanity Through Sci-Fi

Tony Tellado

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25:44

Building Pluribus From The Ground Up

Exploring Humanity Through Sci-Fi ·

2026/07/24

Tony Zooms with Denise Pizzini, Emmy‑nominated Production Designer for the genre‑bending series Pluribus. A former set decorator turned visionary production designer, Denise breaks down the extraordinary creative and logistical challenges behind crafting the show’s shifting realities — each one grounded in character, story, and emotional truth. Topics Include: Building Carol’s World From the Ground Up Recreating Power: Air Force One Transforming the Everyday: The Supermarket The Warehouse of

15:58

Fear as a Villain With Christopher Piñero,...

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2026/07/23

Fear as a Villain, Humanity as the Battleground Tony zoomed with filmmaker Christopher Piñero to explore how psychological horror can illuminate the most vulnerable corners of human experience. Piñero’s award‑winning short film The Prowler — starring Aaron Dominguez of Only Murders in the Building — is a tense, unsettling descent into fear, paranoia, and the fragile line between perception and reality. As The Prowler prepares for its LA debut at the LA Shorts International Film Festival, Piñero

22:29

Foundation: Inside the Visual Effects

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2026/07/22

In this episode, Tony sits down with Chris MacLean, the Overall Visual Effects Supervisor for Foundation, for a sweeping conversation about how the show’s visual language continues to evolve in scale, sophistication, and emotional depth. From hybrid location/virtual sequences to metaphysical constructs like the Tree of Time, Chris breaks down how the VFX team expands the universe each season while keeping the story’s humanity at the center. Chris MacLean — Overall Visual Effects Supervisor,

14:21

The Town That Takes: Croatoan, & Myth

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2026/07/21

A conversation with writer/director/star Britt Bankhead & star Grace Patterson In this episode, Tony zooms with Britt Bankhead — the writer, director, and lead actor of The Town That Takes — along with co‑star Grace Patterson, to explore the chilling mystery at the heart of their new film. The story begins with a father whose son vanishes in a remote town. As he teams up with two detectives, the trio must confront the terrifying legend of CROATOAN before another child disappears. What unfolds is

14:24

Widow's Bay By Design

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2026/07/20

Widow’s Bay: Crafting Worlds with Emmy Nominees Steve Arnold & Jennifer Engel In this behind‑the‑scenes deep dive, Tony sits down over Zoom with Steve Arnold, Emmy‑nominated Production Designer, and Jennifer Engel, Emmy‑nominated Set Decorator for Widow’s Bay. Together, they unpack the creative engineering behind one of television’s most atmospheric series — from designing entire environments across multiple soundstages to sourcing the unusual, character‑defining props that give the show its

31:12

Emily Hampshire: Becoming Jennifer Goines: Chaos,...

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2026/07/17

Emily Hampshire interview is always electric — she’s one of those performers whose mind moves as fast as her characters. As Jennifer Goines on 12 Monkeys, she delivered one of the most unpredictable, heartbreaking, and darkly hilarious performances in modern sci‑fi. And now, with a slate of recent projects ranging from horror‑thrillers to sharp indie dramas, she’s in one of the most creatively exciting phases of her career. This conversation explores how she built Jennifer’s fractured psyche, why

20:09

"Being Human: The Monster Within Us”

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2026/07/16

From the red‑carpet special, Tony spoke with the U.S. cast of Syfy’s Being Human at the Paley Center in New York. during the run of the series — starring Sam Witwer, Meaghan Rath, Sam Huntington, and Sarah Allen — reimagined the supernatural roommate concept with surprising emotional depth. Running from 2011 to 2014, the show became a breakout hit, marking Syfy’s strongest winter scripted launch in nearly a decade. Alongside the cast, Tony also interviews Mark Stern, then President of Original

21:22

Lisa Ryder on Becoming Beka Valentine

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2026/07/15

Three centuries after the fall of the Systems Commonwealth, the Andromeda Ascendant awakens into chaos — and standing at the captain’s right hand is Beka Valentine, the fiercely loyal, sharp‑witted first officer who helped chart a path toward rebuilding civilization. In this rare vintage interview with Lisa Ryder talking about the role that when the series was young. The role earned her a Gemini Award nomination for Best Performance in a Featured Supporting Role. SAVE 17% ON PLUS TODAY

13:15

“Resistance Is Futile: Celebrating 30 Years of Star...

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2026/07/14

For the 30th anniversary of Star Trek: First Contact, Trek Tuesday presents a rare and lovingly reconstructed special drawn from Tony’s original Beverly Hills roundtable, long‑lost New York radio segments, and a recent conversation with Jonathan Frakes. This anniversary episode brings together the voices who defined one of the most celebrated films in the franchise: Patrick Stewart, Rick Berman, Alice Krige, Brent Spiner, James Cromwell, Alfre Woodard, LeVar Burton, Michael Dorn, and Jonathan

14:05

Cosmos Episode Four: Crafting a Modern Legacy

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2026/07/13

In the final installment of your Cosmos series, Tony sits down with Mitchell Cannold and Brannon Braga, the executive producers who helped shape Cosmos: A SpaceTime Odyssey and Cosmos: Possible Worlds. This episode explores how they preserved the spirit of Carl Sagan while reinventing Cosmos for a new generation — visually, narratively, and philosophically. SAVE 17% ON PLUS WITH A CLICK

10:09

Byte — Moana: Red Carpet World Premiere

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2026/07/12

Legacy, Ocean, and the Voices Who Carry the Story Forward On the red carpet for the World Premiere of Moana, with the filmmakers, performers, cultural leaders, and craftspeople who brought this new chapter of Moana’s journey to life. From the screenplay to the choreography, from costume design to visual effects, this episode reveals how a global phenomenon stays rooted in Pacific identity and storytelling. Thanks to Disney Pictures for the audio. Featuring Dana Ledoux Miller, Auli’i Cravalho,

11:23

Byte: The Odyssey: A Modern Epic Reborn

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2026/07/11

A dive into the ambitious new adaptation of The Odyssey, featuring an ensemble cast that reimagines Homer’s timeless tale through character, consequence, and cosmic law. From the burden of heroism to the fragile threads of family, this conversation explores how ancient myth becomes urgent, human storytelling. Sit down with Matt Damon (Odysseus), Anne Hathaway (Penelope), Tom Holland (Telemachus), John Leguizamo (Eumaeus), Himesh Patel (Eurylochus), and writer‑director Christopher Nolan, along with

39:43

Raised by Wolves: Faith, Fear & the Future of Humanity

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2026/07/10

In this episode of Rewind, Tony revisits the ambitious sci‑fi series Raised by Wolves, a haunting tale of two androids — Mother and Father — tasked with raising human children on the distant world of Kepler‑22b after Earth collapses under religious war. Though short‑lived, the series carved out a unique space in modern science fiction, blending existential dread with intimate questions about parenting, belief, and what it means to be human. Tony chats with two of the voices who shaped the show’s

18:34

We Are What We Are: The Planet Hollywood Sit‑Down

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2026/07/09

Tony revisits the haunting 2013 Sundance breakout We Are What We Are, a slow‑burn horror drama that redefined the cannibal‑family subgenre with emotional depth and atmospheric dread. The film — now streaming on Netflix, Prime Video, Roku Channel (as of July), Tubi, Fawesome, and Pluto TV — remains a landmark in modern American horror. Tony speaks with the filmmakers and cast who shaped its unsettling world: Nick Damici — co‑writer and cast member Jim Mickle — director Bill Sage — Frank Parker,

46:19

Journey to Arrakis — Episode 3: Brian Herbert

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2026/07/08

Brian Herbert reflects on the extraordinary process of interpreting and expanding the notes his father left behind. He discusses: The discovery of Frank Herbert’s outline for the final Dune novel The emotional weight of continuing a story his father began Collaborating with Kevin J. Anderson to honor the original intent while expanding the universe Featured Audio: A Moment from the Dune Audio Series Courtesy of Macmillan Audio, listeners hear a vivid excerpt from the Dune Audio series — a

19:52

Batman: The Dark Knight Returns - Redemption in a...

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2026/07/07

Tony revisits the red carpet for Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, the two‑part animated epic directed by Jay Oliva and adapted from Frank Miller’s seminal 1986 comic. Released in 2012 and 2013, the films depict a dystopian Gotham where an aging, battle‑scarred Bruce Wayne, now 55, is forced out of retirement as the city collapses under violence, corruption, and moral decay. Conversations with David Selby (Commissioner Gordon), Jay Oliva, and legendary voice director Andrea Romano capture the

23:19

Clappers and Takes — Episode One

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2026/07/06

Indie Sci‑Fi, Horror & Fantasy Spotlight Two indie films that approach fear, identity, and the unknown from completely different angles. One is cosmic terror in the woods; the other is a psychological fantasy that turns romance into revelation. Together, they showcase why indie genre filmmaking remains one of the most daring corners of cinema. Extraterrestrial — Colin Minihan’s Alien Terror in the Trees A cabin getaway becomes a nightmare when a group of friends witness a mysterious crash in the

8:57

Byte - My Most Popular Shorts on YouTube

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2026/07/05

Enjoy these popular shorts. Maybe they work because they hit the sweet spot — iconic genre performers reflecting on character evolution, emotional truth, and the moments that shaped fan‑favorite stories. This set feels like a curated anthology of sci‑fi, fantasy, and horror insight, each clip delivering a sharp, memorable beat. Included Are: Alexander Skarsgård — The Evolution of Murderbot David Dastmalchian — Keeping Humanity Lynn Collins — Revisiting John Carter Andrew Robinson — Garak &

8:51

Byte — Evil Dead Burn

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2026/07/04

This episode digs into the newest, blood‑splattered chapter of the Evil Dead legacy — a story that twists grief, family, and demonic possession into a brutal, character‑driven nightmare. With exclusive audio from Warner Bros. and interviews that illuminate the film’s creative choices, Evil Dead Burn becomes a showcase of how the franchise keeps evolving while staying ferociously true to its roots. The film centers on a woman reeling from the loss of her husband. Seeking refuge, she retreats to stay

10:06

A Look at Planet Of The Apes

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2026/07/03

This episode dives deep into the creation of Planet of the Apes (1968), tracing how a bold, philosophical sci‑fi concept became one of cinema’s most iconic films. You walk listeners through the production journey, the evolution of the script, the artistry behind the apes, and spotlight three characters whose performances shaped the franchise’s legacy. Topics include: Budget realities forced a dramatic pivot: the ape society became pre‑industrial, leaning into horses, huts, and tribal

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