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Exploring Humanity Through Sci-Fi

Tony Tellado

Where Imagination Meets What It Means To Be Human

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58:16

🖖 “Star Trek: Echoes Across the Quadrants”

Exploring Humanity Through Sci-Fi ·

2025/09/08

A 59-Year Celebration Through Voices, Memories, and Missions My combined three-volume oral history and tribute, weaving together rare interviews, behind-the-scenes reflections, and heartfelt anecdotes from cast and crew across Star Trek: First Contact, Insurrection, and Nemesis. Supplemented by intimate conversations with actors from The Next Generation, Voyager, Deep Space Nine, Enterprise, and even a special Star Trek literary event. Featuring 🎙️ Roundtable Revelations: Press junket gems

17:07

Rewind: “Proxima Bound” with Jonathan Glassner & Dean...

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2025/09/08

A hundred years from now, humanity reaches for the stars—and pays the price for hope. In this episode of Rewind, showrunners Jonathan Glassner (Stargate SG-1) and Dean Devlin (The Ark, Independence Day) take us behind the scenes of their latest sci-fi survival saga. The story follows a ship of colonists en route to Proxima Centauri B, Earth’s nearest habitable neighbor. But when a catastrophic systems failure kills the command crew and most of the technical staff, the mission becomes a desperate

7:02

Byte Subspace Rhapsody

Exploring Humanity Through Sci-Fi ·

2025/09/06

Choreographer for the Subspace Rhapsody episode Roberto Campenella talks putting the dance sequences together and gives us a lesson in the simplest being the hardest. Start Your Free One Year Trial On Sci-Fi Talk Plus

33:39

The Future Is Thinking: AI in Film, Fiction, and...

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2025/09/05

In this special edition of Trends, we dive deep into the evolving world of artificial intelligence—its promises, its pitfalls, and its place in our collective imagination. From speculative fiction to real-world innovation, this episode brings together a dynamic mix of voices shaping how we think about AI. 🔮 Featured Guests: Grey Scott, futurist and techno-philosopher, explores the ethical and emotional dimensions of AI’s future. Tommy Pallotta (A Scanner Darkly, Waking Life) and Max Pozdorovkin

4:35

Explore Headlines on Frankenstein, DC Vs Marvel, and...

Exploring Humanity Through Sci-Fi ·

2025/09/04

News on New Frankenstein movie at Venice Film Festival. DC Vs Marvel comparison from Frank Grillo, Dinos in Jurassic World video game, plus a demand from Stephen King in The Long Walk.Start Your Free Trial On Sci-Fi Talk Plus Today

14:36

Rewind: Snowpiercer Season Three

Exploring Humanity Through Sci-Fi ·

2025/09/03

Rewind features my interview with Mickey Sumner, Iddo Goldberg, and Rowan Blanchard. It’s a thoughtful conversation that dives into character psychology, the show’s sociopolitical allegories, and the actors’ collaborative dynamics on set. Rowan Blanchard & Mickey Sumner Interview: explores how Alexandra Cavill and Bess Till navigate grief, loyalty, and moral ambiguity. Iddo Goldberg Interview: offers a look into Bennett Knox’s role in Layton’s pirate train mission. Bonus Comments: Timothy V

15:40

🖖 Trek Tuesday: Vaughn Armstrong — A Man of Many...

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2025/09/02

This week on Trek Tuesday, we beam into convention territory with the legendary Vaughn Armstrong, whose theatrical roots brought unforgettable depth to the Star Trek universe. With a staggering 12 distinct characters across 27 episodes—including five on Voyager alone—Armstrong’s versatility is a masterclass in transformation. From Klingons to Cardassians, and most memorably as Admiral Forrest on Star Trek: Enterprise, his performances are etched into Trek lore. 🎭 Stage to Starfleet Vaughn shares

23:11

“Becoming Murtagh & Jocasta: Rory Alexander and...

Exploring Humanity Through Sci-Fi ·

2025/09/01

In this roundtable conversation, actors Rory Alexander and Sadhbh Malin join us to explore their transformative roles as young Murtagh Fitzgibbons Fraser and Jocasta Cameron in Outlander: Blood of My Blood. As the prequel breathes new life into beloved characters, Rory and Sadhbh share how they navigated the emotional terrain of portraying younger versions of figures already etched into fans’ hearts. From the subtle tension of unspoken affection to the weight of inherited grief, they unpack the

11:01

On Byte: Unseen Forces: Ben Hardy & Mia Tomlinson on...

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2025/08/31

In this unnerving installment of Byte, we sit down with Ben Hardy and Mia Tomlinson—stars of The Conjuring: Last Rites—for a Zoom interview provided by Warner Bros. The actors portray Tony Smurl and Judy Warren, a real-life couple who moved into a duplex in West Pittston, Pennsylvania, only to face a series of escalating paranormal events: foul odors, slamming doors, dragged furniture, phantom voices, unexplained bruises—and something far more sinister lurking in the shadows.Hardy and Tomlinson

10:19

Byte: “Final Rites: Patrick Wilson & Vera Farmiga on...

Exploring Humanity Through Sci-Fi ·

2025/08/30

In this hauntingly heartfelt Zoom interview, Byte welcomes back franchise icons Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga to discuss their final outing as Ed and Lorraine Warren in The Conjuring: Last Rites. With interviews provided by Warner Bros., the duo reflects on over a decade of supernatural storytelling, and why audiences continue to connect with the franchise’s blend of terror and tenderness. They also share behind-the-scenes insights into working with director Michael Chaves, whose joyful energy

23:20

Finding Ryan Hardy With Kevin Bacon

Exploring Humanity Through Sci-Fi ·

2025/08/29

In this special retrospective episode, we revisit three years of live conversations with Kevin Bacon at New York Comic Con, tracing the emotional and psychological evolution of FBI agent Ryan Hardy from The Following. From the show's explosive debut to its final season, Bacon reflects on Hardy’s unraveling psyche, his battle with addiction, and the twisted intimacy between hunter and hunted.Start Your Free One Year Trial For Sci-Fi Talk Plus Today.

08:42

Explore Weekly: Frankenstein, Demon Hunters & DC...

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2025/08/28

This week on Explore Weekly, we dive into a genre-rich roundup of the biggest stories in entertainment—from supernatural satire to superhero synergy. Michael Sheen teases the ineffable return of Good Omens, Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein prepares to electrify Venice, and Stephen King’s The Institute gets a chilling season two renewal. Plus, we unpack the cultural phenomenon of KPop Demon Hunters, explore the viral screen test that crowned David Corenswet as Superman, and decode the latest DC

08:57

Martians, Manta Rays & Mid-Century Mayhem: Revisiting...

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2025/08/27

This week, we fire up the retroscope and revisit one of sci-fi cinema’s most iconic invasions: George Pal’s War of the Worlds (1953). From its long and winding road to production to the unforgettable cobra-headed Martian war machines, we explore how this Cold War-era classic redefined alien terror for the big screen.You’ll hear how producer George Pal—Hollywood’s original sci-fi visionary—brought H.G. Wells’ Victorian apocalypse into postwar Southern California, swapping tripods for manta rays and

12:38

🖖 Trek Tuesday: “What Is Starfleet?” with Mynor Luken

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2025/08/26

This week on Trek Tuesday, we dive into one of the most provocative episodes of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 3—“What Is Starfleet?”—with special guest Mynor Luken, who plays Beto Ortegas, the civilian documentarian aboard the Enterprise. 🎥 In a rare format shift, the episode unfolds through Beto’s lens as he interrogates the ideals of Starfleet and the Federation itself. Is Starfleet a force for peace—or a tool of imperialism? Mynor joins us to unpack the emotional, ethical, and cinematic

17:15

Vintage Episode: “Monsters in the Margins: Gareth...

Exploring Humanity Through Sci-Fi ·

2025/08/25

Before Godzilla, before Rogue One, Gareth Edwards was a one-man army with a camera, a laptop, and a dream. In this throwback episode of Byte, we revisit our early conversation with Edwards just after the release of his breakout indie sci-fi film, Monsters (2010)—a haunting, low-budget marvel that redefined what guerrilla filmmaking could achieve. 🎥 The Micro-Crew Miracle With just two lead actors, a sound recordist, and a handful of gear, Edwards shot Monsters across five countries in three weeks

05:46

Byte Donald Mowat Teases Tron Ares

Exploring Humanity Through Sci-Fi ·

2025/08/24

The Make-Up Designer for Tron Ares teased me about the movie during a break from filming last year. Start Your Free One Year Trial On Sci-Fi Talk Plus Today.

04:26

Byte: “Becoming Marcus: Benedict Wong on Horror,...

Exploring Humanity Through Sci-Fi ·

2025/08/23

On Byte, Benedict Wong joins us to unpack his transformative role in Zach Cregger’s genre-defying horror film Weapons. Known for his commanding presence across sci-fi and fantasy, Wong steps into new territory as Marcus, a school principal whose descent into monstrous chaos is as tragic as it is terrifying. 🧠 Inside the Episode: 🎭 The Making of Marcus Wong shares how he approached the physical and emotional demands of playing Marcus—a character who begins as a pillar of the community and spirals

19:46

Time Capsule 413: A journey through memory, meaning,...

Exploring Humanity Through Sci-Fi ·

2025/08/22

Episode 413 brings together creators and performers who challenge what it means to be human, to belong, and to imagine beyond the stars. 🔦 Featured Interviews: Ross Marquand on Descendent The actor opens up about the emotional toll and transformative process behind his role in Descendent, a film that blurs the line between trauma and transcendence. Director Peter Ciella on Descendent Ciella shares why he chose alien abduction as the lens for exploring identity and loss, and how the film

10:19

Explore Weekly; Wizards, Wastelands & Emmy-Worthy Aliens

Exploring Humanity Through Sci-Fi ·

2025/08/21

This week on Explore Weekly, we dive deep into the genre multiverse with the biggest headlines from sci-fi, fantasy, horror, and comics. From Middle-earth to the Mojave Wasteland, Emmy buzz to alien invasions—here’s what’s lighting up the internet:🏆 2025 Hugo Awards: We break down some the winners 🧙‍♂️ Gandalf & Frodo Return: First look at Hunt for Gollum, the surprise Tolkien adaptation bringing back iconic characters. ☢️ Fallout Season Two: New factions, deeper lore, and a wasteland

04:40

Rewind: Murderbot's Noma Dumezweni & David...

Exploring Humanity Through Sci-Fi ·

2025/08/20

In this episode, we dive into the layered performances behind Murderbot, the sci-fi adaptation that’s redefining what it means to be human, augmented, and emotionally resilient. Joining us are Noma Dumezweni, who brings a quiet ferocity to Dr. Mensah, and David Dastmalchian, whose portrayal of Gurathin pulses with tension between cybernetic precision and raw humanity.We explore how Noma crafts Mensah’s leadership—equal parts empathy and steel—and how David finds the soul within Gurathin’s augmented

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