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Exploring Humanity Through Sci-FiExplore Monthly – February Edition: Worlds in Motion
This month’s Explore Monthly dives into the biggest developments across sci‑fi, fantasy, comics, and horror — from long‑awaited adaptations to surprising…
Exploring Humanity Through Sci-FiRewind: Humans — Examining the Soul of a Synthetic Future
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…
Exploring Humanity Through Sci-FiRewind: The Visual Effects & Costumes of Foundation
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…
Exploring Humanity Through Sci-FiByte Simon Franglen Composer Avatar
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…
Exploring Humanity Through Sci-FiMatt Frewer: From Glitchy Icons to Mythic Visionaries
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…
Exploring Humanity Through Sci-Fi🧾 Inside The Deal: Survival, Sacrifice, and the Price of Security
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…
Exploring Humanity Through Sci-FiTREK TUESDAY — Oded Fehr on Admiral Vance
🖖 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…
Exploring Humanity Through Sci-FiComposing Pandora: A Conversation with Simon Franglen
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…
Exploring Humanity Through Sci-FiRewind The Orville
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…
Exploring Humanity Through Sci-FiAnthony Daniels on Return of the Jedi Audio
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…
Exploring Humanity Through Sci-FiAlitha Martinez: The Art Behind OMNI
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…
Exploring Humanity Through Sci-Fi🧪 Inside Lab Rat: Trust, Deception, and the Future of AI
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…
Exploring Humanity Through Sci-FiAleks Paunovic From Percy Jackson
🌀 Becoming a Cyclops, Surviving the Heat, and Stepping Into Legends In this episode, Tony connects over Zoom with actor Aleks Paunovic, whose towering…
Exploring Humanity Through Sci-FiMemory: The Origin of Alien
🧠 Unearthing the Mythology Behind a Masterpiece In this episode of Exploring Humanity Through Sci‑Fi, Tony dives into the documentary Memory: The Origin of…
Exploring Humanity Through Sci-FiOrville's Peter Macon
🎙️ Finding Truth Beneath the Prosthetics: A Conversation with Peter Macon In this episode of Exploring Humanity Through Sci‑Fi, Tony chats with the…
Exploring Humanity Through Sci-FiBatman: Year One
🦇 Gotham Begins: Corruption, Courage, and the Birth of a Partnership In this episode of Exploring Humanity Through Sci-Fi, we examine Batman: Year One, the…
Exploring Humanity Through Sci-FiInside Lumon: Set Decoration on Severance with Andrew Baseman
🗂️ Designing the Divide: How Set Decoration Shapes the Severed Mind This episode steps into the unnervingly pristine halls of Lumon Industries with Andrew…
Exploring Humanity Through Sci-FiREWIND — Colony Season Two - The Cost Of Survival
Inside the Occupation, the Resistance, and the Cost of Survival Season Two of Colony deepens everything that made the series one of the most compelling…
Exploring Humanity Through Sci-FiRewind — Michael A. Levine on Crafting Iconic Sounds
On Rewind, Tony Zooms with Emmy‑nominated composer Michael A. Levine, a creator whose musical fingerprints are everywhere—from the instantly recognizable Kit…
Exploring Humanity Through Sci-FiExplore Monthly — January Edition
Episode 1: A New Year of Stories, Surprises, and Sci‑Fi Sparks Welcome to the first Explore Monthly of the new year, where we kick off 2026 with a packed slate…
Exploring Humanity Through Sci-FiRewind Stargate Universe
From SDCC, a look back at season one with Robert Carlyle, David Blue, Brian J Smith, Alaina Huffman and more.
Exploring Humanity Through Sci-FiIcarus Down Revisited
I disccused this film with director Paul Nicoletos and his star Tedi Nicoletos as they tried to get financing. The film met it's goal and a short was produced.
Exploring Humanity Through Sci-FiCory Doctorow on Radicalized
In this episode, Tony sits down with award‑winning author, activist, and digital rights advocate Cory Doctorow to explore his acclaimed story collection…
Exploring Humanity Through Sci-FiMattie Do Takes On A Long Walk In Lao
In the Long Walk, Director Mattie Do talks about her film that is difficult to put in one box alone. Is it science fiction, fantasy, are there horror elements…
Exploring Humanity Through Sci-FiThe Human Element: The Science Of Mars
A dive into the captivating world of space exploration and the challenges faced by those who venture into the unknown. Leland Melvin shares his unique…
Exploring Humanity Through Sci-FiTrek Tuesday John de Lancie
Actor talked to me about a new way for fans to get autographs and we chat Q's getting older on Star Trek Picard, and how Q original plan didn't work for the…
Exploring Humanity Through Sci-FiElizabeth Grullon: Becoming the Second Sister
In this episode, Tony sits down with the extraordinary Elizabeth Grullon, the actor behind one of the most unforgettable villains in modern Star Wars…
Exploring Humanity Through Sci-FiByte The Effects Of Halo
Interview with Visual Effects Supervisor Phil Prater on the creatures, weapons, vehicles and Master Sargeant too. Take Advantage of My Black Friday Special…
Exploring Humanity Through Sci-FiByte For All Mankind's Wren Schmidt
Actor talks about her character Margo Madison navigating in the boys club of NASA in For All Mankind Take Advantage Of My Plus Low Rates with Podcasts and…
Exploring Humanity Through Sci-FiWho Goes There? Revisited
🎙️ A deep‑freeze dive into the classic that birthed The Thing. In this episode, we crack open the ice around one of science fiction and horror’s most…
Exploring Humanity Through Sci-FiRewind: Cosmos Episode One
🌌 A return to the stars with the creators who carried Carl Sagan’s torch forward. In this premiere installment of our Rewind series on Cosmos, we revisit the…
Exploring Humanity Through Sci-FiTime Capsule: There Be Aliens Edition
👽 A celebration of TV’s most iconic alien invasions, past and present. For this special edition of Time Capsule, we open the vault and revisit some of the most…
Exploring Humanity Through Sci-FiJaime Anderson on the Worlds of Gerry Anderson
🚀 Puppets, starships, moonbases, and the enduring power of imagination. In this episode, Tony sits down over Zoom with Jaime Anderson, creative director of…
Exploring Humanity Through Sci-FiTricia Helfer
In this special episode, the incomparable Tricia Helfer to explore her diverse and fascinating career across television, film, and gaming. From iconic sci-fi…
Exploring Humanity Through Sci-FiThe Walking Dead The Ones That Live
Tony Tellado unravels the intriguing world of "The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live" with some of the cast. Featuring Terry O'Quinn, Leslie Ann-Brandt, and…
Exploring Humanity Through Sci-FiRewind The Outer Limits
Step back into the airwaves of New York City with this vintage recording from Tony’s radio days. Fresh off the success of Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves…
Exploring Humanity Through Sci-FiInside the Death Star Trenches with Craig Miller
In this episode, we journey back to the golden age of Star Wars fandom with Craig Miller, the original Director of Fan Relations at Lucasfilm from 1977 to…
Exploring Humanity Through Sci-FiTrek Tuesday: Paul Wesley & Ethan Peck
On this Trek Tuesday edition of Exploring Humanity Through Sci-Fi, Tony participated in a round table with actors Paul Wesley and Ethan Peck to talk about…
Exploring Humanity Through Sci-FiLynn Collins: Survival, Identity & Lost Worlds
In this episode of Exploring Humanity Through Sci-Fi, Tony chatted with actress Lynn Collins to explore her journey through two very different but equally…
Exploring Humanity Through Sci-FiByte Return To Silo
From the buzz of the London premiere to the looming mysteries of season two, Byte brings you a conversation with Graham Yost, the creative mind steering Apple…
Exploring Humanity Through Sci-FiKurt Farquhar: Scoring Superheroes
In this episode, I chatted with acclaimed composer Kurt Farquhar, whose music has shaped some of the most memorable moments in television. From the…
Exploring Humanity Through Sci-FiExplore Monthly – December 2025
This Month's News 🎬 Industry Shake-Ups & Studio Drama Warner Bros confirms a hostile takeover attempt from Paramount, setting the stage for one of Hollywood’s…
Exploring Humanity Through Sci-FiTales Of The Walking Dead With Terry Crews & Kersti Bryan
🧟♂️ In this special episode, we bring together two conversations with Terry Crews and Kersti Bryan, diving deep into their unforgettable roles in AMC’s Tales…
Exploring Humanity Through Sci-FiJessie Marie Garcia on Batman UnBuried
🎙️ In this episode, we sit down with Jessie Marie Garcia, the voice behind Gotham’s sharp and determined detective Renee Montoya in Spotify’s Batman UnBuried…
Exploring Humanity Through Sci-FiRebuilding the Prehistoric World: VFX Mastery on Prehistoric Planet
In this episode, we go behind the scenes of Prehistoric Planet with Elliot Newman, EFX Supervisor for the groundbreaking Apple TV+ series that reimagines the…
Exploring Humanity Through Sci-FiBuilding Worlds, Breaking Time: The VFX of Foundation
In this episode, we dive into the epic scope of Apple TV+’s Foundation with Chris MacLean (Overall Visual Effects Supervisor) and Mike Enriquez (Visual Effects…
Exploring Humanity Through Sci-FiBones, Wreckage, and Time: Unearthing the Impossible
In this mind-bending episode, I zoomed with authors M.E. Ellington and Steven Stiefel to explore their provocative story that begins with a routine…
Exploring Humanity Through Sci-FiCreativity (Plus Exclusive Preview)
📚 Segment 1: Authors — Finding Inspiration George R.R. Martin: How the master of epic fantasy draws from history, mythology, and personal imagination to build…
Exploring Humanity Through Sci-FiBatmen
In this special episode, Batmen, we bring together three iconic voices who have defined the Dark Knight across generations: Adam West, Kevin Conroy, and Jason…
Exploring Humanity Through Sci-FiJeanine Mason On The Heart of Wondla
In this episode, Tony Zooms with Cuban-American actress and dancer Jeanine Mason, the voice behind Eva in Wondla. Known for her breakout role in Roswell, New…
Exploring Humanity Through Sci-Fi🎧 Byte on Horror — Storytelling Across the Unknown
In this episode of Byte on Horror, Tony dives into three distinct corners of the genre universe—audio fiction, folk magic, and extraterrestrial terror—to…
Exploring Humanity Through Sci-FiSolar — Sci-Fi Audio Drama
In this episode, Tony speaks with Chris Porter, creator and co-director Jenny Curtis of the acclaimed science fiction audio drama Solar. Together, they explore…
Exploring Humanity Through Sci-Fi🦃 Donald Mowat on Dune’s Make-Up Mastery
This holiday episode brings a feast for film lovers as Tony sits down with Donald Mowat, the celebrated Make-Up Department Head for Dune. Together, they carve…
Exploring Humanity Through Sci-FiRussell Hornsby on Don King, Fences, Denzel Washington, and Grimm
In this episode, Tony Zooms with acclaimed actor Russell Hornsby for a wide-ranging conversation about craft, legacy, and the joy of storytelling. Hornsby…
Exploring Humanity Through Sci-Fi“Behind the Brush: Bruce Grayson & Jeff McKinnon"
In this episode, we go behind the scenes with two titans of the make-up world: Bruce Grayson and Jeff McKinnon. From red carpets to starships, their work has…
Exploring Humanity Through Sci-Fi🎙️ Alan Tudyk on WondLa and Beyond
In this episode, Tony Tellado Zooms with Alan Tudyk, who voices Cademus Pryde in WondLa. They explore the layered psychology of his character, including a…
Exploring Humanity Through Sci-FiLooking Back at Stargate Origins
Step through the gate with us as we revisit Stargate Origins, the ambitious web mini-series that expanded the mythology of one of science fiction’s most…
Exploring Humanity Through Sci-FiLiving With Chucky
In this episode, I chatted with filmmaker Kyra Elise Gardner—writer, producer, editor, and director of Living With Chucky. Gardner’s documentary is more than a…
Exploring Humanity Through Sci-Fi🎙️ Rewind: Chucky Season One
When Don Mancini brought his iconic killer doll to television, horror fans braced themselves for a new chapter in the Child’s Play legacy. Premiering on SyFy…
Exploring Humanity Through Sci-FiTananarive Due on Writing Black Panther: Sins Of The King
What happens when the King of Wakanda must confront not only an army of undead but also the ghosts of his own past? In Black Panther: Sins of the Father…