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Exploring Humanity Through Sci-Fi

Tony Tellado

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🎙️ Byte: Inside Tron Ares with Jared Leto & Joachim...

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2025/10/04

In this electrifying episode of Byte, we dive deep into the digital frontier of Tron Ares with star and producer Jared Leto and visionary director Joachim Rønning.🎬 Topics Covered: Jared Leto shares his personal connection to the Tron universe and why this story resonates with him. Joachim Rønning reveals his creative vision for Tron Ares and what he aimed to bring to the franchise. Behind the scenes: Jared Leto’s role as a producer and how it shaped the film’s direction. Why you

24:50

🎙️ Rewind On The Boys – Season Two Roundtables (Part 1)

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2025/10/03

Episode Title: Behind the Masks: Conflict & Connection in The Boys Season Two Description: In this electrifying first installment of our two-part roundtable series, Rewind On The Boys dives deep into the emotional and explosive dynamics of Season Two. Host [Your Name] welcomes an all-star Zoom panel featuring: Antony Starr (Homelander) Aya Cash (Stormfront) Giancarlo Esposito (Stan Edgar) Eric Kripke (Showrunner) Karen Fukuhara (Kimiko) Tomer Capon (Frenchie) Together, they unpack

35:21

🎙️ Unmasking the Magic of Batman: The Animated Series...

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2025/10/02

In this episode, we dive deep into the shadows of Gotham with Joe Sutliffe Sanders, author of Batman: The Animated Series, a scholarly yet accessible exploration of one of the most beloved animated shows of all time. Whether you're a lifelong fan or just discovering the series, this conversation peels back the layers of what makes Batman: The Animated Series so enduring, influential, and artistically groundbreaking. 🦇 What We Cover: Bat Deco and Visual Identity: Joe breaks down the show's

35:06

Crash Site and the Human Urge to Reach Out — with...

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2025/10/01

In this episode ,I chat with Jason Sperling, director of the sci-fi short film Crash Site, which has garnered over 600,000 views on YouTube and sparked conversations about first contact, and curiosity Jason shares the film’s origin story, including his early connection with The Walking Dead’s Steven Yeun, and how that relationship helped shape the creative journey behind Crash Site. With a sharp script and visual effects that enhance rather than overwhelm, Crash Site explores the moment we might

16:12

Behind the Scenes of Subspace Rhapsody: Roberto...

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2025/09/30

It's Trek Tuesday again, with a special guest joining us, the incredibly talented Roberto Campanella! Roberto is an award-winning choreographer who recently worked on the mesmerizing Star Trek episode "Subspace Rhapsody." We'll be diving into the behind-the-scenes details of this musical extravaganza and exploring how Roberto's choreography brought the episode to life. From the challenges of coordinating dance numbers to the seamless integration of storytelling, singing, and dancing, Roberto

30:16

🎙️ Rewind: Nat Geo’s Mars – Science, Storytelling,...

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2025/09/29

In this expansive episode of Rewind, host Tony brings together a constellation of voices from the groundbreaking Nat Geo series Mars. Compiled from one-on-one and roundtable interviews at NYCC, SDCC, and a special New York Mars event, this episode explores the intersection of science fiction and science fact through the lens of one of television’s most ambitious hybrid series. 🎬 Featuring conversations with cast members and scientific minds, this episode includes: 🎤 Jihae – musician and actress

9:40

Byte: Building the Walk — The Crafts Behind The Long...

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2025/09/28

In this episode of Byte, we go beyond the screen to meet the creative minds who shaped the look, feel, and emotional texture of The Long Walk, Lionsgate’s chilling adaptation of Stephen King’s dystopian classic.🎙️ Featured Guests 🧠 JT Mollner, screenwriter, on adapting King’s stripped-down narrative 🎨 Nicholas LePage, production designer, on building a world that feels both timeless and eerily familiar— 👗 Heather Neale, costume designer, on dressing the walkers in subtle layers of

11:14

Byte: The Walkers Speak — Meet the Cast of The Long Walk

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2025/09/27

In this special episode of Byte, we step into the boots of the young actors who bring The Long Walk to life. Adapted from Stephen King’s chilling dystopian novel, the film follows 100 teenage boys forced to walk without rest—until only one remains. Audio provided by Lionsgate. 🎬 Meet the Walkers Hear from the rising stars behind the numbers: 🟦 Ben Wang as Hank Olson (#46) 🟥 Charlie Plummer as Gary Barkovitch (#5) 🟨 Cooper Hoffman as Raymond Garraty (#47) 🟩 David Jonsson as Peter McVries

17:13

🎙️ James Gurney – Imagining Dinotopia

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2025/09/26

Tony Tellado caught with this visionary artist and storyteller James Gurney, creator of the beloved Dinotopia series, at a convention. Gurney shares the origins of his fantastical world where humans and dinosaurs coexist in harmony, and reflects on the immersive storytelling, intricate world-building, and painterly techniques that brought it to life. From floating cities to dinosaur philosophers, Gurney’s work invites readers into a utopia built on cooperation, curiosity, and wonder. This

40:13

Rewind: Batman The Animated Series – A Retrospective

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2025/09/25

A journey back to Gotham’s golden age of animation with exclusive roundtable interviews from New York Comic Con 2018. Join host Tony as he sat down with the creative titans and voice legends behind Batman: The Animated Series, including: 🎨 Bruce Timm – visionary co-creator and guiding force 🛠️ Eric Radomski – series producer and stylistic architect 🎭 Diane Pershing – the voice of Poison Ivy 🦸 Loren Lester – Robin/Nightwing himself 🦇 Kevin Conroy – the definitive voice of Batman 🗣️

43:01

🎙️ Rewind: Ben Bova on Mars Life – A Vintage...

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2025/09/24

Host Tony Tellado chatted with the legendary science fiction author Ben Bova to discuss his novel Mars Life, part of his sweeping Grand Tour series. The conversation explores the ethical and scientific dilemmas of Martian exploration, the tension between religious fundamentalism and scientific inquiry, and Bova’s vision for humanity’s future among the stars. Bova shares his thoughts on terraforming, the search for extraterrestrial life, and why Mars should remain pristine while we study its secrets

25:04

🌍 Rewind: Building the Frozen Future of The Wandering...

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2025/09/23

I go behind the icy curtain of The Wandering Earth, China’s landmark sci-fi blockbuster, with special visual effects supervisor Samir Ansari of Pixomondo. From making digitalsnow look real to planetary propulsion systems, Samir walks us through the creative and technical feats that brought this frozen apocalypse to life. We explore the cross-cultural collaboration between Pixomondo and the Chinese production team, diving into the challenges and rewards of working across languages, workflows, and

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

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