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From Stage to Shadows: Profiling Horror Visionaries...

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2025/08/12

In this episode of Exploring Humanity Through Sci-Fi, we dive into the eerie brilliance of two modern horror auteurs: Robert Eggers and Zach Cregger. Though their paths to filmmaking couldn’t be more different—Eggers from the brooding world of theater, Cregger from the irreverent heights of sketch comedy—they’ve each carved out unforgettable spaces in the genre. We trace Eggers’ evolution from designing stage productions to crafting atmospheric nightmares like The Witch, The Lighthouse, and The

15:00

Ross Marquand Looks Through Sean’s Eyes: Trauma,...

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2025/08/11

In this episode of Exploring Humanity Through Sci-Fi, we dive into the haunting and intimate journey of Sean Bruner, played by Ross Marquand — a security guard grappling with buried trauma as he and his wife Andrea prepare for their first child. After a mysterious encounter with a beam of light, Sean awakens in a hospital with an uncanny ability to draw vivid extraterrestrial landscapes and beings. But this isn’t your typical alien abduction story — it’s a psychological descent into memory,

02:11

Byte JK Simmons And Steven Yeun

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2025/08/10

The two actors talk playing superhero father and son in the adaptation of the Robert Kirkman comic. Start Your Free One Year Trial On Sci-Fi Talk Plus

07:03

Byte: Weapons — A Mystery Beneath the Horror

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2025/08/09

On Byte, a look behind the scenes of Weapons, the enigmatic new film from writer, producer, and director Zack Greggor. On the surface, it’s a horror mystery. But as Julia Garner (Justine) tells us, Weapons is “more than the surface”—a layered, unsettling story that defies genre expectations. 🎬 With a cast including Josh Brolin (Archer) and Alden Ehrenreich (Paul), Weapons weaves a narrative that’s as emotionally charged as it is disturbing. Alden shares insights into the script’s complexity, while

36:37

Bloodlines and Legacy: Behind the Scenes of...

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2025/08/08

In this special press conference edition, we dive into the heart of Outlander: Blood of My Blood, the highly anticipated prequel to the beloved Outlander series. Recorded live with the cast, this episode captures the energy, camaraderie, and creative vision behind the show’s exploration of ancestry, identity, and the enduring pull of legacy. Actors Tony Curran, Rory Alexander, Sam Retford, Conor MacNeill, and Seamus McLean Ross share candid reflections on stepping into historical roles that echo

11:37

Starfighters, Wizards, And Castings On Explore Weekly...

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2025/08/07

This week’s roundup is a pulse-check on genre storytelling, has Tony dives into this week's headlines. Including: 🧑‍🚀 Star Wars: Starfighter Casting 🎭 Freaker Friday Review 🌍 Alien Earth Review ⚔️ Weapons Review: What We Know 🕷️ Spider-Verse: Spin-Off Confirmed 🧛 Buffy Reboot Casting 😶‍🌫️ A Quiet Place III 🧝 Tales of the Shire: First Look 🎧 Audible’s Harry Potter Ensemble Revealed 🎬 Top 2025 DC & Marvel Films Ranked By Collider Start Your Free One Year Trial For Sci-Fi

17:16

Kat Cunning on Star People, UFOs, and Multi-Layered...

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2025/08/06

In this episode of Exploring Humanity Through Sci-Fi, I sat down with the magnetic Kat Cunning—actor, musician, and boundary-breaking performer—whose journey from Broadway to Hollywood has been anything but ordinary. Kat first caught the spotlight in HBO’s The Deuce, a breakout role that opened doors to collaborations with icons like Jennifer Lopez and Owen Wilson. On Broadway she was in Les Liaisons Dangereuses, alongside Janet McTeer and Liev Schreiber. Now, Kat takes on one of their most layered

23:52

Trek Tuesday: Mike McMahan on Comedy, Canon, and the...

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2025/08/05

I beam aboard Mike McMahan—creator and showrunner of Star Trek: Lower Decks. From his early days writing for South Park to co-creating Rick and Morty, McMahan has carved out a unique space in genre storytelling, blending irreverent humor with deep reverence for sci-fi lore. 🎙️ In this candid conversation, McMahan shares: How his comedy roots shaped his approach to writing for Star Trek The balancing act of honoring canon while poking fun at it Why Lower Decks centers on the unsung heroes of

15:55

Rewind On Mr. Robot - “Welcome to fsociety”

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2025/08/04

A deep dive into the pilot of Mr. Robot, we revisit the moment Rami Malek’s Elliot Anderson—a brilliant but troubled cybersecurity engineer—is pulled into the underground world of digital revolutionaries. Recruited by Christian Slater’s enigmatic Mr. Robot, Elliot becomes the unlikely face of fsociety, a hacker collective with one radical goal: to erase global debt by encrypting the financial data of ECorp, the world’s most powerful conglomerate. Featured Interviews: 🎭 Christian Slater — On

12:17

Byte The Long Walk At SDCC

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2025/08/03

From the SDCC Red Carpet are David Jonsson, Garrett Wareing, Writer JT Mollner , Mark Hamill, Roy Lee and Tut Nyuot Start Your Free One Year Trial At Sci-Fi Talk Plus

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Byte Predator Badlands At SDCC

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2025/08/02

From the red carpet are Alec Gillis, director Dan Trachtenberg, actors Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi and Elle Fanning . Special thanks to 20th Century Fox Start Your Free One Year Trial At Sci-Fi Talk Plus, Today

30:42

Rewind On Gotham: Origins in the Shadows

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2025/08/01

A dive into the gritty origins of Gotham, the noir-tinged series that reimagined the aftermath of Bruce Wayne’s tragic loss. Developed by Bruno Heller, Gotham explores the city’s descent into chaos and the rise of its most iconic figures—before the Bat ever took flight. Recorded live at New York Comic Con, this roundtable features candid conversations with cast members Robin Lord Taylor (Penguin), Sean Pertwee (Alfred), Erin Richards (Barbara Kean), Ben McKenzie (Jim Gordon), Donal Logue (Harvey

10:53

Explore Weekly Has Superhero Box Office And A New War...

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2025/07/31

On this week’s edition of Explore Weekly, I venture into the multiverse of sci-fi, fantasy, horror, and comics with some fresh headlines. 🚨 Headlines & Highlights War of the Worlds Reimagined Ice Cube leads an immersive reboot debuting on Prime, blending catastrophe with cutting-edge tech in a cyber-thriller format. Box Office Battles: Fantastic Four vs Superman First Steps pulls ahead with $218M globally, but the Man of Steel stays resilient at $502M. Is comic cinema evolving beyond

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Rewind: Resident Alien Season One

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2025/07/30

A look back at the start of the series compiled from interviews done at New York Comic Con and via Zoom with Alan Tudyk, Sara Tomko, Corey Reynolds, Alice Wetterlund, Levi Fiehler, and showrunner Chris Sheridan. A fond until we meet again to this series, reliving its promising start. Start Your Free One Year Trial On Sci-Fi Talk Plus, Today.

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Cayley Giene

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2025/07/30

Talented make-up artist talks about her work on Resident Alien, The Arrowverse, Peacemaker and Wayward Pines. We chat about her influences in make-up as well. Start Your Free One Year Trial For Sci-Fi Talk Plus

22:54

Trek Tuesday: Alan Ruck on Redeeming Captain Harriman

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2025/07/29

On this Trek Tuesday episode, Alan Ruck to explores his return to the Star Trek universe in Star Trek: Of Gods and Men. We talked about how the 2008 fan film allowed him to revisit and expand the character of Captain John Harriman, originally introduced in Star Trek: Generations. Alan shared his excitement about giving Harriman more depth and agency, noting how fans and professionals came together to create a meaningful tribute to the franchise. ✨ Highlights from our conversation: Ruck reflected

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Star People Looks At A UFO Story Grounded With Human...

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2025/07/28

Star People, a hauntingly powerful sci-fi film that blurs the line between survival and obsession. Director Adam Finberg walks us through the mysterious allure of extraterrestrial discovery, while actors Eddie Martinez and Adriana Aluna Martinez bring raw insight into portraying immigrants chasing hope across the blistering Arizona desert.Together, we unpack themes of addiction recovery, isolation, and the desperate human drive toward meaning—whether through chasing distant stars or simply seeking

07:04

Fantastic Four – First Steps World Premiere Revelations

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2025/07/27

In this star-studded episode, we take you behind the scenes of one of the most anticipated Marvel reboots—Fantastic Four: First Steps From the dazzling blue carpet event are: Vanessa Kirby Pedro Pascal Julia Garner Joseph Quinn Sarah Niles Ralph Ineson Ebon Moss-Bachrach Michael Giacchino Matt Shakman Start Your Free One Year Trial Today On Sci-Fi Talk Plus

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Byte Switches On Freaker Friday

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2025/07/26

The film reunites the unforgettable duo of Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan, alongside visionary director Nisha Ganatra, for a nostalgic-yet-fresh conversation about their upcoming reimagining of the cult classic Freaky Friday. Start Your Free One Year Trial Today To Sci-Fi Talk Plus Take a test drive with free episodes and videos.

24:46

The Magnetic Edge: Janet Stilson on Charismites,...

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2025/07/25

In this episode of Exploring Humanity Through Sci-Fi, host Tony sits down with journalist-turned-author Janet Stilson to dive into the captivating world of The Juice. The novel explores a near-future society where influence isn’t just earned — it’s chemically enhanced. At the heart of the story is a drug called "the Juice," which grants users extraordinary charisma, turning them into “Charismites.” But what happens when charm becomes currency? Janet shares the inspiration behind her dystopian

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