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Exploring Humanity Through Sci-Fi

Tony Tellado

Where Imagination Meets What It Means To Be Human

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29:32

Spark Hunter — Humanity, Ethics, and the Machine Mind

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2025/09/22

My dive into the sonic world of Spark Hunter, the high-concept audio drama starring Rebecca Ferguson and Mark Rylance. Set against a backdrop of surveillance, suspicion, and existential stakes, the story follows Spark Hunter—an AI so advanced she’s deemed rogue by the U.S. government. Over one final dinner with her creator, the question looms: is she a threat to humanity, or its last hope? A conversation with writer KB Miller and Teresa Tunney Start You Free One Year Trial On Sci-Fi Talk Plus

8:03

Byte: Jeremiah Fraites on Scoring The Long Walk

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2025/09/21

In this episode of Byte, we sit down with Jeremiah Fraites—co-founder of The Lumineers—as he reflects on his cinematic debut composing the score for The Long Walk, the chilling adaptation of Stephen King’s novel. Thanks to Lionsgate for the audio provided.🎼 From Stage to Screen Fraites opens up about his long-standing desire to write music for film, and how The Long Walk arrived at just the right moment. His collaboration with director Francis Lawrence—rooted in a creative friendship dating back

8:28

Byte: Scoring Survival — The Music of The Long Walk

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2025/09/20

In this episode of Byte, director Francis Lawrence takes us behind the sonic curtain of The Long Walk, the haunting adaptation of Stephen King’s dystopian classic. Known for his cinematic collaborations with artists like the Lumineers, Lawrence shares how his long-standing creative rapport with Jeremiah Fraites—co-founder of the band—led to Fraites’ selection as composer for the film. Special thanks to Lionsgate for the audio. 🎙️ Highlights Include Why Jeremiah Fraites was the perfect fit for

34:41

Fringe: The Final Season Roundtable

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2025/09/19

In one of the most emotionally resonant roundtable sessions I’ve ever attended, the cast of Fringe gathered at San Diego Comic-Con to reflect on their groundbreaking series and share insights into the journey ahead for their final season. This intimate conversation is a heartfelt tribute to the show's legacy and a gift to fans who’ve followed its twists, timelines, and transformations. 🎧 Featured Guests Anna Torv (Olivia Dunham) Joshua Jackson (Peter Bishop) John Noble (Walter Bishop) Lance

21:42

🦇 Batman: The Animated Series – Part Two

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2025/09/18

🎙️ Featuring Kevin Conroy, Tara Strong & Alan BurnettIn this second installment of my deep dive into Batman: The Animated Series, I’m joined by three iconic voices behind the Bat-mythos: the late, legendary Kevin Conroy, the dynamic Tara Strong, and longtime series producer Alan Burnett. Together, we explore the enduring legacy of the show that redefined superhero storytelling for a generation. 🎬 What Makes This Series Timeless From its Emmy-winning writing to its haunting score and bold

29:31

Rewind: Inside the Haunted Heart of Shining Vale

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2025/09/17

In this episode of Rewind, we crack open the creaky doors of Shining Vale, the satirical horror-comedy that dares to ask: what if your midlife crisis was actually a possession? Featuring interviews with cast members Mira Sorvino, Judith Light, Merrin Dungey, Dylan Gage, Gus Birney, and co-creator Jeff Astrof, we explore the haunted house at the center of the series—and the haunted minds of the characters who live there.From the ghostly glamour of Rosemary (Sorvino) to the lithium-laced sharpness

34:11

Prospect: Mining Humanity in Indie Sci-Fi

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2025/09/16

In this episode, I chatted with Prospect’s breakout star Sophie Thatcher—known for her haunting turn in The Exorcist Season One—and co-director Zeek Earl to explore the making of one of indie sci-fi’s most atmospheric gems. 🌌 About the Film Prospect follows teenage Cee (Thatcher) and her father as they descend onto a toxic alien moon in search of valuable gems. What begins as a mining expedition quickly spirals into a tense survival story, where trust is scarce and every breath counts. Directed by

45:30

🎙️Rewind: The Walking Dead Season One

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2025/09/15

"The Apocalypse: First Wave” In this special Rewind episode, we travel back to the electrifying atmosphere of New York Comic Con 2010, where The Walking Dead was just days away from its world premiere. Recorded live at the Jacob Javits Center, this roundtable features candid, early reflections from the cast and creators who would go on to redefine modern horror television. Join host Tony as he sits down with: 🧟 Andrew Lincoln (Rick Grimes) 🧟 Norman Reedus (Daryl Dixon) 🧟 Steven Yeun (Glenn

5:45

On Byte: “Never Surrender – A Galaxy Quest...

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2025/09/14

Guests:Enrico Colantoni – Mathesar, the earnest Thermian leader Missi Pyle – Laliari, the wide-eyed Thermian engineer In this delightfully weird and wonderful episode of Byte, Tony chatted with Enrico Colantoni and Missi Pyle for a mini-reunion that celebrates the cult classic Galaxy Quest. With warmth, wit, and a few tentacle jokes, the two actors reflect on their time as Thermians—those lovable, tentacled aliens who misunderstood Earth’s sci-fi as historical fact. Thermian Talk & Tentacle

3:27

On Byte: “Inside the TARDIS – The Making of Doctor...

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2025/09/13

Tony chats with One of the creative minds behind Doctor Who: The Runaway, the animated VR short that lets fans step inside the TARDIS and join the Doctor on a high-stakes mission across space and time. With Jodie Whittaker reprising her role as the Thirteenth Doctor, this Oculus Rift experience blends storytelling, interactivity, and sci-fi spectacle in a way that feels like you're really there—sonic screwdriver in hand. Tony shares his own gameplay impressions, describing the thrill of scanning

29:41

“Rolling the Future – Brennan Lee Mulligan on...

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2025/09/12

Guest: Brennan Lee Mulligan – Game Master, Writer, Performer, and Co-Creator of Dimension 20.Legendary Game Master Brennan Lee Mulligan joined me us to discuss the creation of his original online board game—a genre-bending experiment that blends classic tabletop mechanics with digital storytelling flair. Known for his work on Dimension 20, Brennan dives deep into the philosophy of game design, the emotional architecture of roleplay, and the collaborative magic that fuels his crew’s RPG

11:22

Classic BMan - Batman The Animated Series

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2025/09/11

This limited podcast series starts off with one of the driving forces of this classic series in Bruce W. Timm from the roundtables at NYCC. Some great insights into the creation of an animated classic.Start Your Free One Year Trial At Sci-Fi Talk Plus

31:30

Tom Jennings: Famous UFO Incidents

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2025/09/10

Former Journalist and now producer of documentaries talks about two episodes of Shock Docs on UFO abductions on the Betty And Barney Hill and The Travis Walton casesStart Your Free Trial On Sci-Fi Talk Plus Today

28:07

Trek Tuesday Glenn Dakin: More Quibbles With Tribbles

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2025/09/09

Interview with the author of Star Trek Nerd Search Quibbles With Tribbles. We chat some Dr Who too. Start Your Free One Year Trial With Sci-Fi Talk Plus

58:16

🖖 “Star Trek: Echoes Across the Quadrants”

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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

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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...

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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

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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

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