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Sep 29, 2026 · 31:10
Star Trek III’s Valkris, actor of stage and screen, and star of the new film The Filmmaker This week on Trek Tuesday, we’re joined by the magnetic Catherine Shirriff, best known…
Sep 28, 2026 · 14:44
Go behind the scenes of Outlander: Blood of My Blood Season Two with Showrunner and Executive Producer Matthew B. Roberts and Executive Producer Maril Davis as they discuss the…
Sep 27, 2026 · 7:35
On this episode of Byte, we dive into the animated adventure Forgotten Island with voice stars H.E.R., Liza Soberano, and Dave Franco, courtesy of Universal Pictures for the…
Sep 26, 2026 · 6:50
In this special on-location edition of Byte, we head deep into the Amazon rainforest to speak with stars Jessica Rothe and Kiana Madeira, along with director Mike Nelson, from…
Sep 25, 2026 · 21:29
“Voices Across the Timeline: Conversations from Seasons 1–4” In this special edition of Rewind: On For All Mankind, we’re celebrating the journey of Apple TV+’s alternate‑history…
Sep 24, 2026 · 21:47
In this special throwback episode, we sit down with the ever-compelling William Fichtner to explore the craft behind some of his most memorable roles. From covert ops to cosmic…
Sep 23, 2026 · 34:02
Welcome to another episode of Exploring Humanity Through Sci-Fi. A deep dive into the world of Octavia Butler, the legendary science fiction writer whose groundbreaking work…
Sep 22, 2026 · 18:45
In this episode, Tony Tellado Zooms with the rising stars in London as they step into three of the most beloved characters in modern fantasy: Jaxon Knopf as Harry Potter, Rhys…
Sep 21, 2026 · 14:21
As Season Two of Outlander: Blood of My Blood unfolds against the backdrop of the Jacobite Rebellion of 1715, the series places its characters in increasingly difficult emotional…
Sep 20, 2026 · 2:28
She plays engineer Juliette Nichols of the Silo charged with keeping it running. She talks about her character and finding the right accent.
Sep 19, 2026 · 9:08
Welcome to another intriguing episode of the Sci-Fi Talk's Byte Podcast. We're embarking on a captivating journey through the cerebral maze of "The Prisoner," a classic series…
Sep 18, 2026 · 8:29
Destination Moon is the scientifically grounded, engineering‑focused, optimistic vision of space travel; Rocketship X‑M is the darker, cautionary tale that uses space exploration…
Sep 17, 2026 · 18:42
A dive into danger, unpredictability, and the newest wild energy in The Walking Dead: Dead City In this conversation, actor and musician Shawn Andrews steps into the spotlight to…
Sep 16, 2026 · 7:38
In this episode, Tony Zoomed with Dayo Okeniyi, the Atlanta‑based Nigerian‑American actor who brings one of Dark Matter’s most fascinating and volatile characters to life:…
Sep 15, 2026 · 17:27
For the sixth chapter of Star Trek at 60, Tony revisits a remarkable 2009 conversation with Leonard Nimoy — actor, director, photographer, author, musician, and the man who…
Sep 14, 2026 · 22:38
In this chapter of Star Trek at 60, Tony revisits Star Trek: Insurrection, the ninth film in the franchise and the third cinematic adventure for the Next Generation cast.…
Sep 11, 2026 · 10:07
For the fourth chapter of Star Trek at 60, Tony sits down with Ethan Peck, the actor who has carried the mantle of Spock across four modern Star Trek series — Star Trek:…
Sep 10, 2026 · 13:54
In this episode of Star Trek at 60, Tony dives into Star Trek: Lower Decks, the ninth series in the franchise and the first animated Trek since 1974 — as well as the first…
Sep 9, 2026 · 11:03
In this installment of Star Trek at 60, Tony turns to the tenth Star Trek series — Star Trek: Prodigy, created by Kevin and Dan Hageman and released from 2021 to 2024 as part of…
Sep 9, 2026 · 58:16
A 59-Year Celebration Through Voices, Memories, and Missions My combined three-volume oral history and tribute, weaving together rare interviews, behind-the-scenes reflections,…
Sep 8, 2026 · 17:07
To launch Star Trek at 60, Tony revisits the series that dared to go earlier than ever before: Star Trek: Enterprise. Premiering in 2001 and set a century before Kirk and Spock,…
Sep 7, 2026 · 14:45
Roundtable with Norman Reedus and Gale Ann Hurd from New York Comic Con.
Sep 4, 2026 · 28:02
Interview with paranormal investigators Dave Schrader and Cindy Kaza about their eight part series where they investigate the paranormal in Butte, Montana. This old mining town…
Sep 3, 2026 · 29:46
I talk to the talented composer about his score for the classic 1931 film which is performed live in a variety of ways including an operatic version.
Sep 2, 2026 · 29:10
Actor talks about her new movie, Bite Me, a kind of vampire romcom. We also talk about her role as Pepper on American Horror Story plus her one woman shows.
Sep 1, 2026 · 38:49
The Early Days Of A Groundbreaking Series In this Rewind episode, Tony revisits the formative era of Person of Interest, when the show was still defining its identity — a fusion…
Aug 31, 2026 · 18:55
REVISTING A CULT WORLD REBORN FOR TV In this Rewind episode, Tony heads back to New York Comic Con for an inside look at the TV adaptation of From Dusk Till Dawn, the pulpy,…
Aug 28, 2026 · 29:06
Pen Densham returns to my podcast with a deeply personal conversation about Qualia, his new book of impressionistic nature photography — a collection born from capturing images…
Aug 27, 2026 · 50:18
Garret Dillahunt reflects on joining the Terminator franchise through Cromartie — one of the most chilling, relentless cyborgs in The Sarah Connor Chronicles. He breaks down how…
Aug 26, 2026 · 22:08
The DC Animated Movie Universe didn’t just celebrate ten years — it marked a turning point. This retrospective revisits how the creative team unified standalone films into a…
Aug 25, 2026 · 18:59
Interviews with Jennifer Connelly, Joel Edgerton & VFX Supervisor John Heller In this episode, Tony steps back into the fractured realities of Dark Matter — Blake Crouch’s…
Aug 24, 2026 · 22:57
Tony Zoomed with Russell Dodgson, Visual Effects Supervisor and Sequence Director for Prehistoric Planet. Season Three expands the show’s ambition in every direction — more…
Aug 21, 2026 · 25:28
Tony Zooms with Tim Soergel, Emmy‑nominated stunt performer for Fallout, whose work inside the iconic Power Armor helped define the series’ brutal, immersive action. Tim shares…
Aug 20, 2026 · 17:48
Colby Hollman is a vivid, thoughtful dive into one of Fear the Walking Dead’s most quietly powerful character arcs. As Wes, Hollman brought a rare blend of idealism, artistic…
Aug 19, 2026 · 26:18
In this episode, Tony connects over Zoom with Sean Konrad, Visual Effects Supervisor on Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, for a sweeping conversation that spans the MonsterVerse,…
Aug 18, 2026 · 15:50
Tony chats with directors Dan Berk and Robert Olsen to dig into the twisted, darkly comedic world of Villains—their breakout thriller starring Bill Skarsgård, Maika Monroe, and…
Aug 17, 2026 · 18:02
Tony zooms with composers Kara Talve and Anže Rozman, the musical architects behind Prehistoric Planet. Their score blends cutting‑edge experimentation with classical orchestral…
Aug 14, 2026 · 27:27
A Conversation with Executive Producer Simon Allen Reinventing Ankh‑Morpork for a New Medium The Watch is one of the most daring and divisive fantasy adaptations of the last…
Aug 13, 2026 · 32:04
Bill Nye & Brannon Braga on Science, Disasters, and the Stories That Save Lives In this special edition of Rewind, Tony explores the explosive, urgent, and deeply scientific…
Aug 12, 2026 · 18:47
In this episode, Tony chats with actor Mark O’Brien, who stars as Josh in the mind‑bending parallel‑universe thriller Parallel. The conversation explores how Mark approaches…
Aug 11, 2026 · 51:37
Building the Dune Prequel Universe In this chapter of Journey to Arrakis, Tony chatted with bestselling author Kevin J. Anderson, the longtime creative partner of Brian Herbert,…
Aug 10, 2026 · 27:54
Prosthetic Makeup Effects Designer — Spider‑Noir, Fallout, Star Trek: Picard Tony zoomed with acclaimed prosthetic makeup effects designer Vincent Van Dyke, whose work continues…
Aug 7, 2026 · 15:49
Paola Lázaro — actor, playwright, and creator of unforgettable characters. Best known for portraying Juanita “Princess” Sanchez on AMC’s The Walking Dead (2020–2022) and Angela…
Aug 6, 2026 · 15:04
August brings a mix of celebration, reinvention, and reflection across the genre landscape. From DC’s latest casting shakeups to Marvel retrospectives, from animated Warhammer to…
Aug 5, 2026 · 21:53
A Conversation with Emmy Nominee Ashley Michelle Marsh** Where Characters Live, We Learn Who They Are In this episode Tony Tellado Zoomed with Ashley Michelle Marsh,…
Aug 4, 2026 · 13:15
Strange New Worlds hitting Season Four is a milestone — not just for the series, but for modern Trek itself. This season is bolder, stranger, more emotionally charged, and the…
Aug 3, 2026 · 23:31
Composer of Pluribus, Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, El Camino In this episode, Tony chats with Dave Porter, the award‑winning composer behind the sonic identity of Pluribus.…
Jul 31, 2026 · 20:48
In this conversation, Tony Zoomed with John Koyama, the Supervising Stunt Coordinator and Second Unit Director behind some of the most explosive, outrageous, and technically…
Jul 30, 2026 · 20:53
Compiled Conversations with Amanda Tapping, Christopher Judge & Michael Shanks Few sci‑fi series have carved out a cultural footprint as enduring as Stargate SG‑1. In this…
Jul 29, 2026 · 27:14
In this episode, Tony Zooms with Dave Fleming, the composer behind some of the most haunting and emotionally layered music in Widow’s Bay. Their conversation dives into the sonic…
Jul 28, 2026 · 22:03
In this episode, Tony talked with three voices of the Resident Evil universe — Nicole Tompkins (Jill Valentine), Matthew Mercer (Leon S. Kennedy), and Stephanie Panisello (Claire…
Jul 27, 2026 · 23:08
Tony zoomed with Amanda Jones—Emmy winner, Emmy nominee, and one of the most inventive composers working in genre storytelling today—to dive into her electrifying score for…
Jul 24, 2026 · 25:44
Tony Zooms with Denise Pizzini, Emmy‑nominated Production Designer for the genre‑bending series Pluribus. A former set decorator turned visionary production designer, Denise…
Jul 23, 2026 · 15:58
Fear as a Villain, Humanity as the Battleground Tony zoomed with filmmaker Christopher Piñero to explore how psychological horror can illuminate the most vulnerable corners of…
Jul 22, 2026 · 22:29
In this episode, Tony sits down with Chris MacLean, the Overall Visual Effects Supervisor for Foundation, for a sweeping conversation about how the show’s visual language…
Jul 21, 2026 · 14:21
A conversation with writer/director/star Britt Bankhead & star Grace Patterson In this episode, Tony zooms with Britt Bankhead — the writer, director, and lead actor of The Town…
Jul 20, 2026 · 14:24
Widow’s Bay: Crafting Worlds with Emmy Nominees Steve Arnold & Jennifer Engel In this behind‑the‑scenes deep dive, Tony sits down over Zoom with Steve Arnold, Emmy‑nominated…
Jul 17, 2026 · 31:12
Emily Hampshire interview is always electric — she’s one of those performers whose mind moves as fast as her characters. As Jennifer Goines on 12 Monkeys, she delivered one of…
Jul 16, 2026 · 20:09
From the red‑carpet special, Tony spoke with the U.S. cast of Syfy’s Being Human at the Paley Center in New York. during the run of the series — starring Sam Witwer, Meaghan…
Jul 15, 2026 · 21:22
Three centuries after the fall of the Systems Commonwealth, the Andromeda Ascendant awakens into chaos — and standing at the captain’s right hand is Beka Valentine, the fiercely…
Jul 14, 2026 · 13:15
For the 30th anniversary of Star Trek: First Contact, Trek Tuesday presents a rare and lovingly reconstructed special drawn from Tony’s original Beverly Hills roundtable,…
Jul 13, 2026 · 14:05
In the final installment of your Cosmos series, Tony sits down with Mitchell Cannold and Brannon Braga, the executive producers who helped shape Cosmos: A SpaceTime Odyssey and…
Jul 10, 2026 · 39:43
In this episode of Rewind, Tony revisits the ambitious sci‑fi series Raised by Wolves, a haunting tale of two androids — Mother and Father — tasked with raising human children on…
Jul 9, 2026 · 18:34
Tony revisits the haunting 2013 Sundance breakout We Are What We Are, a slow‑burn horror drama that redefined the cannibal‑family subgenre with emotional depth and atmospheric…
Jul 8, 2026 · 46:19
Brian Herbert reflects on the extraordinary process of interpreting and expanding the notes his father left behind. He discusses: The discovery of Frank Herbert’s outline for the…
Jul 7, 2026 · 19:52
Tony revisits the red carpet for Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, the two‑part animated epic directed by Jay Oliva and adapted from Frank Miller’s seminal 1986 comic. Released in…
Jul 6, 2026 · 23:19
Indie Sci‑Fi, Horror & Fantasy Spotlight Two indie films that approach fear, identity, and the unknown from completely different angles. One is cosmic terror in the woods; the…
Jul 5, 2026 · 8:57
Enjoy these popular shorts. Maybe they work because they hit the sweet spot — iconic genre performers reflecting on character evolution, emotional truth, and the moments that…
Jul 3, 2026 · 10:06
This episode dives deep into the creation of Planet of the Apes (1968), tracing how a bold, philosophical sci‑fi concept became one of cinema’s most iconic films. You walk…
Jul 2, 2026 · 9:15
July’s episode is stacked — major franchise updates, bold creative swings, industry losses, and one of the biggest “power rankings” lists in fandom history. This edition gives…
Jul 1, 2026 · 52:19
Season Three of Falling Skies opens with a bold time jump, dropping the 2nd Mass into a radically changed world. Charleston has become a fledgling capital, Tom Mason is now…
Jun 30, 2026 · 19:18
A roundtable with Bear McCreary at San Diego Comic‑Con is a gift — he’s one of the few composers whose work doesn’t just accompany genre storytelling, it defines it. Bear…
Jun 29, 2026 · 14:51
In this episode, Tony chattged with Medina Senghore, who brought quiet strength and emotional clarity to Annie Smith in The Walking Dead’s final season. Introduced in Season 11,…
Jun 26, 2026 · 24:46
Zazie Beetz, Gillian Jacobs & Simon Racioppa In the conclusion of this two‑part Rewind on Invincible, Tony turns the spotlight toward the women who help define the show’s…
Jun 25, 2026 · 17:55
In this first half of a two‑part deep dive, Tony revisits the explosive beginnings of Invincible, the groundbreaking adult animated superhero series created by Robert Kirkman for…
Jun 24, 2026 · 36:29
In this , we head to San Diego Comic‑Con for conversations with the artists breathing new life into the iconic horror anthology. From resurrecting the tone of the original film…
Jun 23, 2026 · 37:53
In this episode, Tony zoomed with legendary filmmaker Brian Yuzna—the mind behind Re‑Animator, Society, and some of the wildest practical‑effects nightmares ever put on screen.…
Jun 22, 2026 · 24:59
In this NYCC virtual roundtable edition , Tony zoomed with the cast and creative mind behind Batman: Death in the Family Part 1, the bold interactive film that revisits — and…
Jun 19, 2026 · 25:00
Tony revisits Ji, a visually striking sci‑fi romance short that imagines a future where humanity has fractured across worlds. After centuries of pollution, war, and collapse,…
Jun 18, 2026 · 33:59
A Conversation with Aleks Paunovic, Bobby Bala, and the Creative Team In this Tribeca Memories installment, we revisit a standout sci‑fi short that left a lasting impression on…
Jun 17, 2026 · 7:13
Recorded Live at the Tribeca Film Festival In this special retrospective episode, we revisit two standout conversations recorded live at the Tribeca Film Festival — moments that…
Jun 16, 2026 · 23:07
Shirley, Knox, Martha, Carla, and the evolving machinery of rebellion In this episode of Rewind, Tony returns to the claustrophobic, pressure‑cooker world of Silo as Season Two…
Jun 15, 2026 · 15:34
Rebecca Ferguson, Common & Graham Yost on identity, control, and Juliet’s rise In this episode of Rewind, Tony revisits the world of Silo, the Apple TV+ adaptation of Hugh…
Jun 12, 2026 · 16:28
Inside the writing, world‑building, and production design of Apple TV+’s alternate‑history epic In this behind‑the‑scenes deep dive, Tony sits down with the creative minds who…
Jun 11, 2026 · 17:23
A modern reinvention of fear, faith, and the price of peace In this episode of Rewind, Tony revisits ABC’s reboot of V — the ambitious, effects‑driven reimagining of Kenneth…
Jun 10, 2026 · 20:36
In this episode, Tony sits down with the cast and creative team behind the first season of Apple TV+’s Mythic Quest — the acclaimed workplace comedy set inside a fictional…
Jun 9, 2026 · 16:43
The scale, the controversy, the characters, and the heart behind the chaos In this special retrospective, Tony revisits the groundbreaking, controversial, and culturally seismic…
Jun 8, 2026 · 20:13
In this vintage conversation from the 1990s, Lois McMaster Bujold joins Tony Tellado and Ernest Lilley at a moment when her acclaimed Vorkosigan Saga is evolving in bold,…
Jun 5, 2026 · 11:51
Sci‑Fi • Fantasy • Horror • Comics June arrives with a surge of cross‑genre developments — from DC’s cosmic ambitions to reboots of cult classics, evolving timelines in prestige…
Jun 4, 2026 · 16:09
Vintage 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…
Jun 3, 2026 · 22:24
Thrawn, 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…
Jun 2, 2026 · 13:00
Weyoun, 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…
Jun 1, 2026 · 19:20
Tony 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…
May 31, 2026 · 11:55
NYCC 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…
May 30, 2026 · 9:09
In 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…
May 29, 2026 · 48:40
In 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…
May 28, 2026 · 16:06
Tony 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…
May 27, 2026 · 23:03
In 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…
May 26, 2026 · 28:39
Phil 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…
May 25, 2026 · 17:13
In this Rewind conversation taped near the release of Season Two of The Boys, Tony sits down with Karl Urban (Billy Butcher) and Laz Alonso (Mother’s Milk) for a brutally funny,…
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