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Exploring Humanity Through Sci-Fi

Tony Tellado

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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

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...

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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...

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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

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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...

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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

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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,...

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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,...

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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

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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...

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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

13:44

Trek Tuesday: Valerie Weiss on Directing Star Trek...

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2025/08/19

This week on Trek Tuesday, we’re joined by one of the most intellectually and artistically gifted directors in the Star Trek universe—Valerie Weiss. With a PhD from Harvard Medical School in biological chemistry and a passion for cinematic storytelling, Valerie brings a rare fusion of scientific insight and emotional depth to her work behind the camera. 🌌 Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Precision in “Ad Astra Per Aspera” She breaks down her meticulous approach to camera angles and blocking in the

15:41

UFOs, Trauma, and Truth: Peter Cilella on His Debut...

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2025/08/18

In this episode, I chat with writer and director Peter Cilella to explore his haunting and intimate debut feature, Descendent—a fresh and emotionally charged take on the UFO abduction narrative. The film follows Sean Bruner (played by Ross Marquand) and his wife Andrea (Sarah Bulger) as they prepare for the arrival of their first child. But when Sean blacks out after witnessing a mysterious light during a late-night security shift, he awakens aboard an alien craft—and reality begins to

17:34

Is Time Travel Possible? Insights with Dr. Amira Val...

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2025/08/15

Dr. Val Baker is a Scientific Research Associate at the Resonance Science Foundation. She earned an MSci in Astrophysics from University College London and a PhD in Astrophysics from Open University under Dr. Andrew Norton. Her research spans binaries, neutron stars, black holes, gamma-ray bursts, AGN and exoplanets.Forward Time Travel via Relativity Einstein’s special theory of relativity tells us that the faster you move, the more slowly you experience time relative to someone at rest

11:57

Sci-Fi Talk Weekly 8/14 — Clayface, Buffy, and Alien...

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2025/08/14

Welcome back to Exploring Humanity Through Sci-Fi, where we dive into the stories, creators, and cultural tremors shaping speculative fiction. This week’s Sci-Fi Talk Weekly is packed with genre-defining headlines, character-driven profiles, and a fresh ranking that might just spark a rewatch.🔥 News Highlights Clayface Takes Shape: The Handmaid’s Tale star Max Minghella is reportedly in talks to direct Clayface, a long-rumored DC horror-thriller. Could this be the character’s breakout

24:57

Rewind: Doctor Who’s 50th Anniversary at San Diego...

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2025/08/13

Step into the TARDIS and journey back to the summer of 2013, when the energy at San Diego Comic-Con was electric with anticipation for Doctor Who’s 50th Anniversary. In this special episode of Rewind, we revisit rountable that brought actors and showrunners to celebrate half a century of time-traveling adventures.🎉 Featured Guests: Matt Smith – The Eleventh Doctor, reflecting on his tenure and the legacy of the role Jenna Coleman – Companion Clara Oswald, sharing behind-the-scenes stories and

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