We’re entering the OASIS with Zak Penn, the legendary screenwriter and architect of the modern blockbuster. From the high-stakes world of Marvel's The Avengers and X-Men to his groundbreaking collaboration with Steven Spielberg on Ready Player One, Zak has defined how we experience speculative worlds on the big screen. We dive into his career of building "unfilmable" universes. We explore the transition from superhero blueprints to the virtual frontier of the OASIS, his deep-dive into gaming his...
Apr 23, 2026•38 min•Season 4Ep. 14
We are thrilled to host Marlon Wayans, the legendary comedian and actor, ahead of his performance at Caesars Atlantic City Hotel & Casino on Friday, April 3. We discuss his Wild Child Tour and look back at his iconic career, including the highly anticipated return of Scary Movie 6
Apr 13, 2026•42 min•Season 4Ep. 13
Join us in a conversation with New York Times best selling author, Jason Pargin , premier voice in high-concept fiction, known for blending surreal horror with sharp-witted social commentary. Jason Pargin created the cult-classic John Dies at the End series, which was adapted into a major motion picture. He followed that success with the Futuristic Violence and Fancy Suits series, deconstructing the dark side of the upcoming digital age. His latest work, I Worry About the Box of Doom , follows t...
Mar 08, 2026•42 min•Season 4Ep. 12
Is humanity worth saving after the end of the world? We're diving deep into the wreckage with Edward Ashton. the brilliant mind behind Mickey7 , adapted into the major motion picture Mickey 17 by Academy Award-winning director Bong Joon-ho. Joined by Ashton superfan Haley Shaw, we explore his brand-new release, After the Fall , a darkly funny, high-concept sci-fi thriller that asks what it really means to survive. Expect aliens, pet ownership, and the kind of apocalypse humor that makes you laug...
Mar 04, 2026•39 min•Season 4Ep. 11
In this episode, we talk with the legendary Jim Whims, a titan of the industry who has stood at the center of major revolutions in toys, gaming, and technology. From co-founding Worlds of Wonder, the house that gave us Teddy Ruxpin and the first U.S. launch of Nintendo, to leading the charge at Sony, Jim was the man who took the original PlayStation from zero to a billion dollars in its first year. As a partner at Alsop Louie, he backed the gaming giants we use every day, like Twitch and Niantic...
Mar 04, 2026•41 min•Season 4Ep. 10
Before Galaxy One Radio , we were Forces Behind Star Wars and this is a very special episode from that series that we wanted to bring back from October 2021. In Forces Behind Star Wars 019 , we had the chance to speak with legendary Kenner toy designers Jim Swearingen , Tim Effler , and Tom Osbourne about what it was like designing the Star Wars toys that so many of us grew up with — toys that became part of our lives. We’re excited to share this one again and we hope you enjoy revisiting it as ...
Feb 08, 2026•1 hr 35 min•Season 4Ep. 9
Matt Dinniman returns to the show to talk about his upcoming novel, Operation Bounce House . The book marks a shift from the over-the-top humor of the Dungeon Crawler Carl series into darker, more grounded themes, ironically, explored on a remote space colony. The story follows what happens when a group of gamers invade believing they’re playing a game, while for the colonists it’s terrifyingly real. In our conversation, Matt digs into very earthbound issues: the power of generative AI, corporat...
Jan 20, 2026•33 min•Season 4Ep. 9
In this episode, we sit down with media expert Simon Pulman, a partner at Pryor Cashman and co-chair of the firm’s Media and Entertainment group. We discuss the shifting business of entertainment, including the implications of a potential Netflix or Paramount acquisition of Warner Bros., whether movie theaters still have a future in today’s attention economy, and the emerging role of AI in media and video games. Pryor Cashman website...
Dec 19, 2025•28 min•Season 4Ep. 8
Anthony Gaud and co-host BWG Global’s Justin Ruiss sat down with Joost van Dreunen, NYU Stern professor, author of One Up , and one of the sharpest analysts in the global video game industry, for a wide-ranging conversation about where games are headed in 2025. We covered the major forces reshaping the industry, from why 2025 became the year of independent developers to how character design and storytelling are finally reflecting broader audiences. We dug into the real, non-PR version of AI in g...
Dec 10, 2025•34 min•Season 4Ep. 7
Shawn Dennis joins us for a fast-moving conversation that jumps from Janet-Jackson “boob-bowl,” to Trolls in space, the meaning of Shrek, and even the NFL and Tiananmen Square! Across her career—from Kenner Toys to Universal Studios Orlando, from the NFL to American Girl, and DreamWorks—Shawn has helped shape some of the most influential brands in modern entertainment. What happens when a theme park opens and nothing works? Why do certain characters refuse to fade away? Why did the Trolls franch...
Nov 23, 2025•37 min•Season 4Ep. 6
This week’s show features Dan DiDio , the legendary former President and Co-Publisher of DC Comics. A creative force behind some of DC’s most defining eras, DiDio shares his love of Metal Men , the bold vision behind The New 52 , and his partnership with Frank Miller . He also explores the challenges of managing creative talent, balancing vision, deadlines, and fan expectations. With sharp insight into Batman’s 1980s evolution and what people often miss about the character’s enduring appeal, DiD...
Nov 10, 2025•39 min•Season 4Ep. 5
This week on Galaxy One Radio , we sit down with Dan Gilroy — one of the creative forces behind Star Wars: Andor and the Emmy-winning writer of the episode “Welcome to the Rebellion.” Gilroy, also the Oscar-nominated writer and director of Nightcrawler , joins us to talk about building the moral and political depth of Andor , the meaning behind Mon Mothma’s powerful speech, and the show’s alternative introduction for the fan-favorite droid K-2SO . From his early work on The Bourne Legacy and Kon...
Oct 19, 2025•37 min•Season 4Ep. 4
Galaxy One Radio talks with Blake Roman , the great voice talent behind Angel Dust and the Egg Bois in the smash hit anime Hazbin Hotel. Roman, along with a bunch of other Hazbin actors and pop culture talent from everything from Pokemon to The Fairly Oddparents, were at the very first Animate! Philadelphia from October 3 to 5. Then we talk to Animate and GalaxyCon Founder and President Michael S. Broder , who tells us about Animate, GalaxyCon and what to expect at the first foray into the City ...
Oct 05, 2025•35 min•Season 4Ep. 3
This week on Galaxy One Radio we’re joined by comic book power duo Jimmy Palmiotti and Amanda Conner . From reinventing Harley Quinn at DC, to redefining Marvel Knights , to launching creator-owned hits like Painkiller Jane , their fingerprints are all over modern comics, movies, and pop culture. We dig into how they build stories across mediums, what it’s like balancing art and business, and where their creative journey is heading next. That includes a first look at their new Kickstarter projec...
Sep 23, 2025•40 min•Season 4Ep. 2
This week we’re joined by Young Dirty Bastard—Bar-Sun Unique Jones—the son of the legendary Ol’ Dirty Bastard from Wu-Tang Clan. YDB is stepping into a new creative lane with SEGA, dropping the track “The Path Has Just Begun” for the launch of Shinobi: Art of Vengeance. This broadcast also marks the radio debut of the song—right here on WOND! We dig into Wu-Tang’s lifelong love of kung fu, YDB’s summer on tour, his favorite games, and what it was like creating an original song for one of SEGA’s ...
Sep 08, 2025•29 min•Season 4Ep. 1
Derek Haas is a novelist, screenwriter, and television creator whose work spans blockbuster films, bestselling thrillers, and one of the most enduring franchises on network TV. He co-wrote movies like 2 Fast 2 Furious , 3:10 to Yuma , and Wanted , and is the author of the acclaimed Silver Bear series. On television, he created Chicago Fire and helped build NBC’s “One Chicago” universe—spinning off Chicago P.D. , Chicago Med , and Chicago Justice —while also co-creating FBI: International . His l...
Aug 30, 2025•37 min•Season 3Ep. 10
This episode's guest is a powerhouse of storytelling and one of the visionary forces behind one of the most beloved sci-fi series of all time: Quantum Leap . Deborah M. Pratt didn’t just create the show's idea—she was the executive producer, head writer, showrunner, and even the voice of Ziggy, the A.I. computer. From Broadway to NBC, from starring in episodes of Happy Days, writing Magnum, P.I. and Airwolf to directing the Quantum Leap reboot, Deborah’s career spans every corner of Hollywood. S...
Jul 23, 2025•38 min•Season 3Ep. 9
In this episode, we welcome Jen McGowan, who discusses key Hollywood challenges, including diversity and the role of artificial intelligence. Jen is an acclaimed director known for her impactful work in film and television, including standout episodes of Star Trek: Discovery - where she had added her flair for emotional depth with the franchise’s signature sci-fi. With a background in independent cinema, McGowan made her mark with the award-winning Kelly & Cal , which earned the Gamechanger ...
Jul 05, 2025•34 min•Season 3Ep. 8
Join Mur Lafferty, a trailblazing author and podcaster, for a deep dive into science fiction and fantasy. Known for her witty, character-driven stories, Mur has (at least) 9 novels, including the Hugo-nominated Six Wakes and the cozy sci-fi mystery Station Eternity . A podcasting pioneer since 2004, she hosts I Should Be Writing and co-hosts the Hugo-winning Ditch Diggers . In this episode, we explore her creative process, from crafting original alien cultures to expanding Star Wars canon in Sol...
Jun 26, 2025•35 min•Season 3Ep. 7
Join us for an inspiring conversation with LaToya Morgan , the dynamic writer, producer, and showrunner taking Hollywood by storm! Born and raised in Los Angeles, LaToya honed her craft at the American Film Institute and through prestigious fellowships like the Warner Bros. Television Writers’ Workshop. From her early days writing for Showtime’s Shameless to her work on The Walking Dead as a co-executive producer, she’s built an impressive career crafting compelling stories. Now, with her produc...
May 21, 2025•39 min•Season 3Ep. 6
Olatunde Osunsanm i is a Nigerian-American director and producer renowned for his work in film and television. He launched his career with the short film Etat, delving into Nigeria’s 1970s political landscape, and rose to prominence directing Universal’s horror thriller The Fourth Kind (2009). Osunsanmi has since amassed a notable portfolio, including TNT’s Falling Skies and a record-breaking 14 episodes of Star Trek: Discovery, more than any other director. He also served as executive producer ...
May 17, 2025•39 min•Season 3Ep. 5
Join us for an engaging interview with Wil Wheaton, New York Times bestselling author, Hugo finalist, and award-winning audiobook narrator, who just launched his own podcast - “ It's Storytime” with Wil Wheaton , a weekly podcast narrating speculative fiction from emerging authors. From his breakout role in Stand By Me to playing Wesley Crusher on Star Trek: The Next Generation and hosting The Ready Room, Wil shares his diverse career, including co-creating Tabletop with Felicia Day. A survivor ...
May 09, 2025•40 min•Season 3Ep. 4
🚀 In this episode of Galaxy One Radio, we break the barrier in more ways than one — welcoming our first female guest, Dr. Laura Troiano, Dean of the Honors College at Rutgers University–Newark! Laura is an expert in popular culture, nostalgia, narrative theory, and the evolving ways we experience entertainment today. From the generational impact of Minecraft to the enduring lessons of HBO’s Westworld, we explore how pop culture both reflects and shapes the world we live in. Tune in as we dive i...
Apr 25, 2025•33 min•Season 3Ep. 3
Join hosts Scott, Anthony, and Warren as they dive into Terrorbytes , the gripping new five-part documentary series by award-winning writer and historian Richard Moss. This 5+ hour exploration uncovers the chilling history of horror video games, featuring behind-the-scenes stories from industry legends who created Silent Hill, Dead by Daylight, Clock Tower, Eternal Darkness, and many more including DOOM’s very own (and former Galaxy One Radio guest) John Romero. Purchase on the Terrorbytes websi...
Apr 16, 2025•34 min•Season 3Ep. 2
Galaxy One Radio welcomes Star Trek legend Jonathan Frakes for an exclusive interview. Frakes shares fresh details about the upcoming Star Trek series Strange New Worlds and Starfleet Academy , along with behind-the-scenes stories from the Lower Decks crossover episode 'Those Old Scientists.' Frakes also discusses the mysteries surrounding Thomas Riker and William Riker and Deanna Troi’s son, as well as his experience directing The Orville . Joining the conversation in the studio are longtime Tr...
Apr 04, 2025•41 min•Season 3Ep. 1
Blake J. Harris is a bestselling author and journalist known for his in-depth reporting on the video game and tech industries. He’s the author of Console Wars: Sega, Nintendo, and the Battle that Defined a Generation , which was adapted into a documentary produced by Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg. His second book, The History of the Future: Oculus, Facebook , and the Revolution That Swept Virtual Reality , dives into the rise and fall of Oculus and the VR industry's evolution. In addition to his ...
Mar 30, 2025•43 min•Season 2Ep. 12
For this bonus episode, Anthony Gaud steps in as host alongside co-hosts Dexter Weeks and Roman Gaud to discuss the generational divide between Gen X and Gen Z with a candid Gen Z guest who doesn’t hold back. They navigate the fascinating shift of online social media, ponder the curious rise of “incels” within digital culture, and reflect on how social media’s growing influence might challenge mental health, relationships, and social skills—offering a glimpse into a complex, tech-driven future....
Mar 26, 2025•41 min•Season 2Ep. 11
We sit down with the legendary Kevin Grevioux —the deep-voiced architect of Underworld , comic book creator, and science fiction powerhouse. From co-creating the iconic war between vampires and Lycans to his work with Marvel and DC, Grevioux has left an indelible mark on genre storytelling. We dive into his journey from scientist to storyteller, his approach to world-building, and his passion for classic movie monsters in film. Plus, we explore his upcoming projects and what fuels his creative v...
Mar 01, 2025•37 min•Season 2Ep. 10
Tune in for an exciting conversation with Paul Levitz a comic book icon who, as President of DC Comics , shaped the modern era of superhero storytelling. This episode dives into his time at DC, editing classics like Legion of Super-Heroes , Huntress , and his often turbulent collaboration with Alan Moore , and the changing world of comics. Paul shares priceless wisdom on storytelling and adapting to an evolving industry—a must-listen for comic enthusiasts. Paul's website > https://paullev...
Feb 16, 2025•43 min•Season 2Ep. 9
Join us as we chat with Glenn Evans , a documentary producer who has transitioned to becoming a first-time feature film producer on 'Roswell Delirium,' a sci-fi thriller set in an alternate 1980s America devastated by nuclear attacks. This episode was one of our most enjoyable to record, featuring eclectic discussions on the soundtrack by Queens of the Stone Age, how casting Anthony Michael Hall led to the involvement of other '80s stars, the intriguing Shroud of Turin, and the unique challenges...
Feb 07, 2025•35 min•Season 2Ep. 8
