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Exploring Humanity Through Sci-Fi
Hosted by Tony Tellado · EN
Where Imagination Meets What It Means To Be Human
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impact Winter
Jun 400:16:09Tap to summarizeVintage ScI-Fi Talk Interview with Travis Beacham who wrote Pacific Rim about this Audible audio drama about a comet that impacts Earth causing to bot out the sun and vampires take over. But are they really vampires ? Save 17% On Plus
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Timothy Zahn: The Author Who Reignited Star Wars
Jun 300:22:24Tap to summarizeThrawn, Expanding the Galaxy, and Building Worlds Beyond the Empire In this vintage conversation recorded at a 1990s convention, Tony and Ernest Lilley of SF Revu sit down with acclaimed author Timothy Zahn, whose groundbreaking Thrawn Trilogy helped revive global interest in Star Wars long before the prequels arrived. Zahn reflects on crafting new corners of the galaxy, developing one of the franchise’s most iconic villains, and balancing tie‑in storytelling with his own original universes. SAVE 17% ON PLUS
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Jeffrey Combs: The Many Faces of a Star Trek
Jun 200:13:00Tap to summarizeWeyoun, Brunt, Shran… and What Happens When They All Show Up in the Same Scene In this Trek Tuesday episode, at a convention, Tony and Dr Howard Margolin of Destinies The Voice Of Science Fiction sat down with Jeffrey Combs, one of the franchise’s most versatile and beloved performers. From the icy diplomacy of Weyoun, to the scheming ferocity of Brunt, to the honorable fire of Shran, Combs has shaped some of the most iconic alien characters in modern Trek. This conversation dives into the craft behind those transformations — the makeup, the mindset, the physicality — and the delightful chaos of imagining what would happen if two of his characters ever had to share the same scene. SAVE 17% ON PLUS
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Science Fair: The Minds That Change the World
Jun 100:19:20Tap to summarizeTony revisits the award‑winning documentary Science Fair, a vibrant and deeply human look at the students and educators who push the boundaries of what young scientists can achieve. Through conversations with teacher and mentor Serena McCalla, finalist Kashfia Rahman, and director Cristina Costantini, this episode explores the emotional stakes, the competitive fire, and the personal journeys behind one of the world’s most intense academic competitions. Save 17% On Plus Today
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Byte — Into the Badlands: The Underrated Epic
May 3100:11:55Tap to summarizeNYCC Conversations with Emily Beecham & Aramis Knight In this episode of Byte, Tony revisits Into the Badlands, AMC’s visually stunning, genre‑defying martial‑arts saga that never got the mainstream recognition it deserved. Recorded live at New York Comic Con, Tony speaks with Emily Beecham (The Widow) and Aramis Knight (M.K.) Together, they reflect on the series’ ambitious fight choreography, its bold world‑building, and the character journeys that made Into the Badlands a cult favorite. SAVE 17% ON PLUS
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Byte — J. Holtham on Marvel’s Wastelanders: Hawkeye
May 3000:09:09Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Byte, Tony sits down with writer J. Holtham to explore his work on Marvel’s Wastelanders: Hawkeye — the SiriusXM audio drama set decades after the villains have won and the heroes have fallen. Holtham digs into what it means to write a Clint Barton who’s older, damaged, and carrying the weight of a world he couldn’t save. The conversation blends craft, character, and the emotional architecture of storytelling in a universe where hope is scarce and survival is an act of defiance. SAVE 17% ON PLUS
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Elizabeth Montgomery: The Woman Behind Bewitched
May 2900:48:40Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Rewind, Tony sits down with author and pop‑culture historian Herbie J Pilato to explore his acclaimed work on Elizabeth Montgomery, the beloved star of Bewitched. Herbie shares the story of meeting Montgomery in her later years, how that encounter shaped his understanding of her life and artistry, and how it ultimately inspired the books that reintroduced her to a new generation of fans. This is a conversation about legacy, compassion, and the power of telling someone’s story with care. SAVE 17% ON PLUS
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Michael James Shaw on Mercer, Power, and the Commonwealth
May 2800:16:06Tap to summarizeTony chatted with Michael James Shaw, who plays Mercer, the Commonwealth’s formidable head of security in The Walking Dead. Shaw dives into Mercer’s psychology, his shifting loyalties, and the emotional cost of enforcing order in a world built on fragile promises. From the iconic red armor to the character’s evolving moral compass, this episode explores why Mercer became one of the most compelling figures in the show’s final chapters. SAVE 17% ON PLUS
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Rewind — Lost Girl Season Four
May 2700:23:03Tap to summarizeIn this Rewind episode, Tony revisits the 2014 New York Comic Con roundtables for Season Four of Lost Girl — a season defined by fractured loyalties, shifting identities, and the Fae world growing more dangerous than ever. Actors Paul Amos (Vex) and Rick Howland (Trick) offer a candid, funny, and surprisingly emotional look at what fans could expect as the series pushed into its most mythic territory. SAVE 17% On PLUS
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Rewind — Legends of Tomorrow: Season One
May 2600:28:39Tap to summarizePhil Klemmer, Brandon Routh, Arthur Darvill & Ciara Renée on Building a Time‑Traveling Team of Misfits In this Rewind episode, Tony takes listeners back to the New York Comic Con roundtables for Season One of DC’s Legends of Tomorrow — a moment when the series was still a bold experiment in tone, genre, and character chemistry. Showrunner Phil Klemmer and cast members Brandon Routh, Arthur Darvill, and Ciara Renée break down the creative risks, the emotional arcs, and the sheer joy of building a superhero ensemble that doesn’t look or behave like any other on TV. SAVE 17% ON PLUS
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