Exploring Humanity Through Sci-Fi

Murderbot is a series about an android that has human elements like skin, and he is to act as a sec unit or a security unit. This is a refurbished model, and he's assigned to protect colonists on the remote world who work for a company to find minerals. The series is based on novels by Martha Wells. The series creators told me that Wells hit on something on her books. They adapted the series casti...

A vintage conversation with a Batman legend. Kevin talked to me about his days graduating Julliard at 21, then moving on to daytime television. During his audition for Batman The Animated Series, he remarked that Batman is Hamlet which surprised the producers. We chat about recording with the cast and his work with Mark Hamill and Tim Daly. A legend.  Start Your Free One Year Trial on Sci-Fi Talk...

The actor talks about his son's epilepsy and his efforts to bring awareness. We also chat about Heroes and his character of Matt Parkman and looked forward to more. Start Your Free One Trial At Sci-Fi Talk Plus Now   

This is Trek Tuesday, another special by Volume 4, and we have two conversations. First, At a junket for another TV series, I had a chance to chat with F. Murray Abraham, and he told me an interesting story about Star Trek Insurrection. Morgan Shepard is a great actor. He's had a distinguished career. Unfortunately, we did lose him a few years ago. He's been on Star Trek The Next Generation severa...

In this inspiring conversation, Jeanine Mason—actress, dancer, and the newest star of Roswell, New Mexico and Netflix’s WondLa—opens up about her ever-evolving creative journey. Jeanine shares her reflections on artistry, identity, and how to trust yourself through reinvention.  Start Your Free One Year Trial At Sci-Fi Talk Plus Now.

Welcome to another episode of Exploring Humanity Through Sci-Fi, In this Time Capsule edition, we kick things off with Nicole Northridge, the talented production designer for "Silo" Season 2, as she reveals the secrets to building the rich, atmospheric environments that define the series—including the art of transforming a set to create an entirely new silo. Next, we dive into the world of animati...

Welcome to a brand new episode of Exploring Humanity Through Sci-Fi. On this week’s Explore Weekly, an episode is packed with exciting headlines—most notably, a rundown of the newly announced Star Wars projects revealed at Star Wars Celebration in Tokyo, including a standalone Star Wars Starfighter movie starring Ryan Gosling and directed by Shawn Levy, as well as updates on other anticipated film...

Welcome to another episode of Exploring Humanity Through Sci-Fi. Today, we’re taking you back to season one of Surreal Estate, the hit SyFy series that puts a supernatural spin on haunted house real estate. Host Tony Tellado sits down with special guest Tennille Read, who played Megan Donovan, a pragmatic and skeptical med student who inherits a mysteriously haunted house with a life of its own. T...

Welcome to Trek Tuesday on Exploring Humanity Through Sci-Fi, where I dive deep into all things Star Trek.  In this episode, host Tony Tellado celebrates one of the most beloved Star Trek: The Next Generation episodes—“The Inner Light.” Partly inspired by a George Harrison Beatles song and rooted in Taoist philosophy, “The Inner Light” takes Captain Picard on a powerful journey as he lives 4o year...

Welcome to today’s episode of Exploring Humanity Through Sci-Fi,  where I dive deep into the world of science fiction to understand ourselves a little better. In this special installment, I take us on a nostalgic journey back to the atomic age with a spotlight on the classic 1954 film, Them. Against the backdrop of 1950s nuclear paranoia, Them pits humanity against giant, mutated ants in a chillin...

Welcome to the latest episode of Exploring Humanity Through Sci-Fi, where we dive into a special cause close to the heart of these Star Trek actors raising awareness and funds in the fight against pancreatic cancer. This episode brings together an extraordinary panel: Team Trek captain Kitty Swink, her husband Armin Shimerman, Jonathan Frakes, John Billingsly, and Juan Carlos Coto, joined by host...

Welcome to another exciting episode of the Sci-Fi Talk Plus,with this episode, of Explore Weekly for April 17, 2025, packed with the latest news from around the internet. We'll kick things off with the latest updates on popular shows like "The Last of Us," which has seen a significant uptick in viewers for its second season. We'll also share some exciting casting news, including "Black Phone 2" ad...

Today on rewind and a delve into the highlights and intricacies of Supergirl Season Three. Join host Tony Tellado as he converses with series stars including Melissa Benoist, Jeremy Jordan, Mehcad Brooks, and David Harewood. Listen in as they explore Supergirl's journey through grief, identity, and complex relationships, while grappling with new villains and fascinating plot points such as paralle...

Welcome to a captivating episode of the Sci-Fi Talk Podcast, where I celebrate the profound legacy of Star Trek on Trek Tuesday. In this special edition, host Tony Tellado chatted with Rod Roddenberry, to delve into the visionary world of his father, Gene Roddenberry. They explore the enduring influence of Star Trek, its message of infinite diversity, and how it continues to shape our understandin...

In this episode of Exploring Humanity Through Sci-Fi, I take a deep dive  into the groundbreaking 1956 classic Forbidden Planet—a film that didn’t just define a genre, but reshaped it. 🎬 Let's explore: 🚀 The futuristic story that reimagined Shakespeare’s The Tempest 🎭 A legendary cast including Leslie Nielsen, Walter Pidgeon, and Anne Francis 🤖 The creation and legacy of Robby the Robot—scienc...

The co-creator of the comic talks about what it means to be in this superhero universe for this Amazon Prime animated series.  Start Your Free One Year Trial At Sci-Fi Talk Plus, Today

The James Bond producer talks about where the Bonds props are stored. Plus she answers if a former Bond would have ever been a villain, and what makes a change in the tone of the films. From 2020. Start Your Free One Year Trial For Sci-Fi Talk Plus

I have news on Project Hail Mary With Ryan Gosling, Paradise may have a new villain, The Last Of Us season two review, a new horror competition series from Greg Nicotero, Doctor Who season two review and more.  Start Your Free One Year Trial Now On Sci-Fi Talk Plus

From 2016, Talented actor talks about his role in Skirtschasers and his other webseries, Inside The Extras Studio. He also speaks quite candidly on the shadowcasts of Rocky Horror Picture Show. Start Your Free One Year Free Trial At Sci-Fi Talk Plus

This episode has Glenn Dakin author of Star Trek Nerd Search Quibbles With Tribbles. Jason Matthew Smith talks director Justin Linn. Plus he reflects on losing two members of the Trek family in Anton Yelchin and Leonard Nimoy. Jonathan Frakes talks Star Trek First Contact, his cast and directing other Star Trek shows,  Start Your Free One Year Trial At Sci-Fi Talk Plus

Welcome to Sci-Fi Talk Podcast Plus! In today's episode, we're delving into the creative mind of Omar Morales, a remarkable storyteller and Guinness Book of World Records holder for the largest comic book. Omar's latest graphic novel, "Major Thomas," explores the incredible journey of a Mexican American farm worker who transcends his humble beginnings to become an astronaut on the first hyperspace...

I chat with author Jessica Powers who started Maverick to help indie authors get that coveted professional review. We go over the benefits and some of the other services that Maverick offers. We also chat about her work with African authors and bringing their work world wide.  Maverick Reviews Catalyst Press  Start Your Free One Year Trial At Sci-Fi Talk Plus  Jide Martin African Superheroes Inter...

This episode looks at the passing of Val Kilmer, Cinema Con coverage, Nathan Fillion reprises his Green Lantern role, Jason Momoa returns in Dune 3, Black Mirror season seven news and much more. Lists include Aliens posing as humans and Apple TV must see sci-fi shows.  Start Your Free One Year Trial For Sci-Fi Talk Plus Today.

1994 sitdown with this award winning author talking about his Wheel Of Time series and the latest at the time The Lord Of Chaos.  NY Times Best Selling Author that spawned a series of books and a streaming series. Hear it from the creator himself. Start Your Free One Year Trial At Sci-Fi Talk Plus

Complete interview with Star Trek Picard show runner Terry Matalas after season three. Bonus: Anson Mount, Ethan Peck, Paul Wesley, Jess Bush and more on Strange New Worlds. Start Your Free One Year Trial At Sci-Fi Talk Plus