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 augm...
Aug 20, 2025•5 min•Season 6Ep. 1
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 th...
Aug 19, 2025•14 min•Season 5Ep. 23
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 fract...
Aug 18, 2025•16 min•Season 5Ep. 22
Scott doesn't read the books for audio, he performs then. We chat about pronouncing a key Dune house plus we hear a clip from McMillan audio that Scott performs. Subscribe To Sci-Fi Talk Plus Free For One Year Trial
Aug 17, 2025•9 min
Writer of the Steampunk themed, Odd Man Out talks about his love of the genre. Start Your Free One Year Trial On Sci-Fi Talk Plus Today
Aug 16, 2025•5 min•Season 29Ep. 7
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. Precis...
Aug 15, 2025•18 min•Season 5Ep. 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 moment...
Aug 14, 2025•12 min•Season 5Ep. 21
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 an...
Aug 13, 2025•25 min•Season 5Ep. 20
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 T...
Aug 12, 2025•7 min•Ep. 116
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, ide...
Aug 11, 2025•15 min•Season 5Ep. 19
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
Aug 10, 2025•2 min•Season 5Ep. 18
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, w...
Aug 09, 2025•7 min
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 ech...
Aug 08, 2025•37 min•Season 5Ep. 17
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 Talk Plus, ...
Aug 07, 2025•12 min•Season 5Ep. 16
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 l...
Aug 06, 2025•17 min•Ep. 115
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 S...
Aug 05, 2025•24 min•Season 5Ep. 15
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 em...
Aug 04, 2025•16 min•Ep. 114
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
Aug 03, 2025•12 min
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
Aug 02, 2025•5 min
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 (Harve...
Aug 01, 2025•31 min•Season 5Ep. 16
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 formu...
Jul 31, 2025•11 min•Season 5Ep. 12
In this episode of Sci-Fi Talk, host Tony Tellado chats with guest Sara Tomko, who plays a multilayered character on the hit series "Resident Alien". They dive into the complex dynamics of her character, Asta, as she navigates the fine line between being a mother and a best friend. Sara also sheds light on her on and off-screen chemistry with her co-stars and reflects on the show's exploration of humanity through the lens of sci-fi, fantasy, and human emotion. Start A Free One Year Trial For Sci...
Jul 30, 2025•18 min•Season 39Ep. 3
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.
Jul 30, 2025•33 min•Season 5Ep. 11
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
Jul 30, 2025•23 min•Season 4Ep. 18
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 reflect...
Jul 29, 2025•23 min•Season 5Ep. 10
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 see...
Jul 28, 2025•20 min•Season 5Ep. 9
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...
Jul 27, 2025•7 min
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.
Jul 26, 2025•6 min
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 ...
Jul 25, 2025•25 min•Season 5Ep. 8
Welcome to this week’s episode of Sci-Fi Talk Weekly , where we dive into the latest buzz from the worlds of sci-fi, fantasy, and superhero cinema. Here's what’s lighting up the genre universe: Fantastic Four: First Steps – Critics React Marvel’s “First Family” returns in Fantastic Four: First Steps. Set in a retro-futuristic 1960s Earth, the film blends cosmic spectacle with heartfelt family dynamics. Wonder Woman Reboot Gets a New Voice DC Studios has tapped Supergirl screenwriter Ana Nogueira...
Jul 24, 2025•11 min•Season 5Ep. 6
