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Exploring Humanity Through Sci-Fi

Tony Tellado

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08:57

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

Exploring Humanity Through Sci-Fi ·

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

06:58

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

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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

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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

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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

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