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Exploring Humanity Through Sci-Fi

Tony Tellado

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12:21

Explore Monthly – February Edition: Worlds in Motion

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2026/02/05

This month’s Explore Monthly dives into the biggest developments across sci‑fi, fantasy, comics, and horror — from long‑awaited adaptations to surprising industry shifts, bold casting moves, and the strange, delightful corners of genre storytelling that keep fans buzzing.🛡️ God of War TV Series – Casting the Gods 🧛 New Vampire Horror Comedy Sinks Its Teeth In 🚀 Blake’s 7 Reboot – A Cult Classic Reborn 🪄 Harry Potter Audio – New Voices Enter the Wizarding World 💀 Fallout – The Ghoul’s

17:07

Rewind: Humans — Examining the Soul of a Synthetic...

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2026/02/04

This episode of Rewind dives into one of the most thoughtful and emotionally resonant sci‑fi dramas of the last decade: Humans, the AMC/Channel 4 series adapted from the Swedish original Real Humans. More than a story about robots, the show became a mirror—reflecting our fears, our hopes, and the fragile boundaries of what we call humanity.Set in a near‑future where lifelike androids known as Synths become part of everyday life, Humans explored the ripple effects of artificial consciousness on

17:59

A Virtual Roundtable with Terry Matalas: Revisiting...

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2026/02/03

🖖 A Season That Became a Legacy This week on Trek Tuesday, a look back at a virtual roundtable with Terry Matalas, the showrunner behind the critically acclaimed third season of Star Trek: Picard. In this candid and far‑reaching conversation, Matalas reflects on crafting a season that reunited icons, expanded the universe, and sparked passionate calls for Star Trek: Legacy. From scenes that never made it to air to the emotional weight of bringing back beloved characters, this episode offers a rare

17:47

Rewind: The Visual Effects & Costumes of Foundation

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2026/02/02

This installment of Rewind pulls back the curtain on the worldbuilding of Foundation, spotlighting the teams who bring Isaac Asimov’s universe to life through groundbreaking visual effects and meticulously crafted costumes. Featuring conversations with Emmy‑nominated VFX Producer Addie Manis, VFX Supervisor Mike Enriquez, Overall VFX Supervisor Chris MacLean, and Costume Designer Jane Petrie, the episode examines how the show’s visuals and wardrobe evolve across centuries, planets, and empires.🎙️

4:39

Byte Simon Franglen Composer Avatar

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2026/02/01

We chat about a discarded song that was still used as the main theme for Avatar Fire And Ash. Plus what is the future of Avatar with some hints on four and five. Save 17% On Plus Today

3:08

Byte Loking Back On Star Trek First Contact With...

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2026/01/31

I chatted with the actor and director of the movie looking back on the best Star Trek The Next Generation movie. Save 17% On Plus

5:17

Marc Bernardin Writing Star Trek Picard

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2026/01/31

✨ A Writer Who Moves Between Worlds In this episode of Byte, Tony sits down with Marc Bernardin — journalist, screenwriter, comic book creator, and author of the acclaimed graphic novel Adora and the Distance. Bernardin’s work spans mediums and genres, but at the heart of it all is a storyteller who understands how to build emotional truth inside fantastical worlds. He talks his stint on writing for Star Trek Picard Save 17% on Sci-Fi Talk Plus.

22:42

Young Ones (aka Badland: Road to Fury)

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2026/01/30

🌵 A Parched Future, A Fractured HumanityIn this episode, Tony revisits Young Ones, Jake Paltrow’s haunting, dust‑choked vision of a United States brought to its knees by a catastrophic drought. Water has become the rarest currency, violence is commonplace, and survival demands moral compromises that reshape families and futures. Through its blend of sci‑fi, western grit, and intimate character drama, the film explores what happens when scarcity erodes trust — and how hope flickers even in the

24:21

Matt Frewer: From Glitchy Icons to Mythic Visionaries

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2026/01/29

In this episode, Tony talked with the endlessly inventive Matt Frewer, an actor whose career has shaped—and reshaped—multiple corners of sci‑fi, fantasy, and pop culture. From the groundbreaking digital satire of Max Headroom to the myth‑forged world of Olympus, Frewer has built a body of work defined by intelligence, humor, and fearless transformation.Recorded during his run as Daedalus in the ambitious mythological series Olympus, this conversation dives into the craft, curiosity, and creative

23:15

🧾 Inside The Deal: Survival, Sacrifice, and the Price...

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2026/01/28

In this episode, Tony Tellado dives into The Deal, a gripping near‑future sci‑fi thriller that imagines a world where survival comes at the ultimate cost. In this society, citizens can sign a contract guaranteeing twenty years of food, shelter, and stability — but when the clock runs out, so does their life. It’s a chilling, timely exploration of inequality, desperation, and the moral compromises people make when the system leaves them behind.Tony sits down with two of the creative forces behind

11:22

TREK TUESDAY — Oded Fehr on Admiral Vance

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2026/01/27

🖖 A Steady Hand in a Galaxy Reborn This week on Trek Tuesday, Tony sits down with Oded Fehr, the commanding presence behind Admiral Charles Vance, for a thoughtful and far‑reaching conversation about the future of Starfleet and the evolution of one of modern Trek’s most grounded leaders. Zooming in from across the quadrant, Fehr reflects on the delicate balancing act Vance faces as the Federation rebuilds — and how Starfleet Academy opens a new chapter filled with fresh challenges, new faces, and

24:25

Composing Pandora: A Conversation with Simon Franglen

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2026/01/26

Tony sits down with Simon Franglen, the composer shaping the sonic identity of the Avatar saga. From the intimate vocal textures of the Na’vi to the thunderous emotional crescendos that define Fire and Ash, Franglen opens up about the creative decisions, cultural inspirations, and technical innovations behind one of the most ambitious musical universes in modern cinema. 🎙️ Highlights from the Conversation Zoe Saldaña’s Deleted Song from Fire and Ash The Songcord — Revisiting Avatar: The Way of

4:17

Byte Wonderman Launch Event

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2026/01/25

Byte brings you the red carpet for the highly anticipated launch of Marvel’s Wonder Man, now streaming on Disney+, thanks to Marvel Studios for the audio. Recorded live from the premiere event, this episode features exclusive audio from Disney+ and conversations with the cast and creative team who brought Wonder Man to life. In this special, Tony speaks with: 🎬 Andrew Guest — Head Writer & Executive Producer Guest breaks down the tonal balancing act of 🎤 Byron Bowers — DeMarr Davis ⚡

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BYTE — Oded Fehr on Admiral Vance’s Next Chapter

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2026/01/24

In this episode of Byte, Tony zooms with Oded Fehr, the commanding presence behind Admiral Charles Vance in the Star Trek universe. With Starfleet Academy opening a bold new era for the franchise, Fehr shares how Vance’s journey continues — not as a static authority figure, but as a man shaped by war, mentorship, and the responsibility of guiding the next generation. The full interview is available as part of Trek Tuesday. Save 17% On Sci-Fi Talk Plus

25:37

Rewind The Orville

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2026/01/23

Season One of The Orville wasn’t just the launch of a new sci‑fi series—it was the beginning of a heartfelt, funny, and surprisingly profound exploration of humanity through the lens of a starship crew just trying to figure things out. This Rewind episode takes you back to where it all began, revisiting the themes, characters, and creative spark that made the show stand out from day one.This special edition features conversations recorded at New York Comic Con, where the cast reflected on the early

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Anthony Daniels on Return of the Jedi Audio

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2026/01/22

This archival episode reaches all the way back to 1996 for a rare and insightful conversation with Anthony Daniels, the iconic performer behind C‑3PO. At the time, Daniels had just wrapped his work on the Return of the Jedi radio drama, once again lending his unmistakable voice and personality to the galaxy’s most anxious protocol droid.Save 17% on Sci-Fi Talk Plus

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Alitha Martinez: The Art Behind OMNI

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2026/01/21

In this episode, we sit down with legendary comic book artist Alitha Martinez to explore her latest work on OMNI, a graphic novel from Humanoids that blends science fiction, social commentary, and kinetic storytelling. With over two decades in the industry, Alitha brings a wealth of experience and insight to the conversation — from her early days as an assistant to Joe Quesada at Marvel Comics in the 1990s to her groundbreaking contributions across major franchises.Save 17% On Sci-Fi Talk Plus

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🧪 Inside Lab Rat: Trust, Deception, and the Future of AI

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2026/01/20

I explore Lab Rat, a taut near‑future sci‑fi thriller where a group of scientists find themselves locked in a room with a chilling revelation: one of them is an AI in disguise — and it has been lying to them. With no way out until they uncover the truth, paranoia rises, alliances fracture, and the line between human and machine blurs in unsettling ways. Tony sits down with the filmmaker to unpack the film’s provocative concept, its claustrophobic tension, and the creative journey that led to Lab Rat

20:27

Aleks Paunovic From Percy Jackson

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2026/01/19

🌀 Becoming a Cyclops, Surviving the Heat, and Stepping Into Legends In this episode, Tony connects over Zoom with actor Aleks Paunovic, whose towering physicality and grounded emotional presence have made him a standout across genre television. Most recently, he brings the iconic Polyphemus to life in Percy Jackson and the Olympians, delivering a performance that’s equal parts monstrous, tragic, and unexpectedly human. 🔍 What We Dive Into 👁️ Transforming into Polyphemus The prosthetics, the

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Byte Mercy: Can AI Pass Judgement ?

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2026/01/18

⚖️ When the Judge Is an Algorithm: Exploring Mercy In this episode of Byte, Tony dives into Mercy, the provocative new Amazon MGM Studios (who provided the audio) thriller that imagines a justice system run not by humans, but by an AI judge — a machine empowered to weigh evidence, determine guilt, and deliver sentences with cold precision. The film raises a question that feels less like science fiction and more like tomorrow’s headline: If you remove the human element from justice, do you also

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