Exploring Humanity Through Sci-Fi

This episode recorded before season six has Steven Yeun, Gale Ann Hurd, and Danai Guirra from SDCC.  Subscribe To Sci-Fi Talk Plus with a one year free trial and a low monthly price. 

This is Sci-Fi Talk Weekly for December 19, 2024, Episode 116. Happy Holidays! In this episode, we're taking a tour around the Internet to bring you the latest news and updates in the world of genre entertainment. I cover the rising buzz around James Gunn's new Superman movie, casting updates for Wheel of Time, insights into the upcoming season of The Boys, and the latest directors for Spider-Man:...

Besides being a talented actor who made his mark in Horror, Bill is a podcaster and has a one man show on sci-fi legend Ray Bradbury  Subscribe To Sci-Fi Talk Plus with a low monthly price and a year free trial 

I chat with the podcast host GL McDornan on Star Trek Discovery and his podcast. Subscribe To Sci-Fi Talk Plus for a One Year Free Trial

Part One of Two Part conversation on the best of Dune Authors featuring Brian Herbert as our guide in this universe. From 2011

Composers Ludwig Goransson and Brian Tyler talk about scoring for this Marvel nation. Subscribe To Sci-Fi Talk Plus

The Star Wars Memories author talks about working with Gary Kurtz who produced the first two Star Wars films. Subscribe To Sci-Fi Talk Plus for a one year free trial 

The Desperate Housewives Star takes on the Man Of Steel in All Star Superman. We chat about both series plus he brings up one of his most interesting genre roles. Special Thanks To Gary Mierneau. From 2011 Subscribe To Sci-Fi Talk Plus at https://scifitalkplus.supercast.com/      

This week's news has an Expanse actor added to Wheel Of Time, Musafa earnes praise, Warhammer 4000 is a go, The Mandalorian And Grogu adds to the cast, Superman has pick-up shots, Is Cillian Murphy's Jim a Zombie in 28 Years Later ? , Outlander wedding, Harry Potter shooting in summer. List includes the best Man From U.N.C.L.E. episodes. Subscribe To Sci-Fi Talk Plus for a free One Year Trial. 

Interviews with Azie Tesfal of Supergirl. from Smallville Justin Hartley, Erica Durrance and Cassidy Yates, Mark Hamil, Stephen Amell, Marc Guggenheim. George Newburn, Pauley Perrette, and Clancy Brown. Subscribe To Sci-Fi Talk Plus for a free one year trial   

He wears many hats on Star Trek Lower Decks as we chat about giant green hands, repairing rifts, guest stars, and omnipotent beings on Trek.  Subcribe to Sci-Fi Talk Plus 

Actor talks playing Grima Wormtongue in The Two Towers.  Subscribe To Sci-Fi Talk Plus For A One Year Free Trial

The two Star Trek Trek Strange New Worlds actors reflect on the actors who originated their roles in Majel Barrett and Booker Bradshaw.  Subscribe To Sci-Fi Talk Plus For A One Year Free Trial

Returning with news on Nosferatu, and reviews on Skeleton Crew and Creature Commandos. There are lists on lightsabers, Dr Who audio re-release, best military sci-Fi games, cancelled shows we may miss. Subscribe to Sci-Fi Talk Plus 

New series that highlights some of my vintage podcasts. This one deals with the founder of Famous Monsters Of Filmland.  Subscribe to Sci-Fi Talk Plus with a one year free trial and a low monthly forever price

Today, we dive deep into the animated world of Star Trek: Lower Decks as we chat with the talented Gillian Vingman, who voices the foul-mouthed and fiercely unique Dr. T'Ana. Explore the rich history of the cat-like Caitions in Star Trek lore, the intricate layers behind Dr. T'Ana's personality, and the dynamic relationships she shares with other characters like Tendi and Shaxs. Get ready for some...

Today, we dive deep into the dark and thrilling world of Kolchak: The Night Stalker, a beloved 1970s telemovie that intrigued horror fans with its gripping storyline and the unforgettable character, journalist Carl Kolchak. Fast forward to today, and the legacy continues thanks to a passionate fan base and a successful Kickstarter campaign for Kolchak: The Night Stalker comics. James Aquilone, who...

Since Terminator 2, doubles have been used in genre films. This episode looks at use on Wanda Vision, See, For All Mankind, The Man In The High Castle and Lissey's Story. Subscribe to Sci-Fi Talk Plus with a one year free trial and a low monthly forever price

 In this special episode titled "Trek Stars for PanCan" we take you on an inspiring journey dedicated to raising awareness about pancreatic cancer. Today, our host Tony Tellado sits down with a stellar lineup of guests, including Jonathan Frakes, Kitty Swink, Juan Carlos Coto, and John Billingsly, to discuss their personal experiences and valiant efforts in supporting the Pancreatic Cancer Action...

On Sci-Fi Talk, I'm spotlighting a groundbreaking audio drama, "Generation Crossing." This piece, inspired by Adrian Tchaikovsky's "Elder Race" and Orson Welles' "War of the Worlds," takes you on an 800-year space journey through a series of evocative monologues, with the ship's AI as the only constant character. Our guests today are the creative minds behind "Generation Crossing"—writer Mark Sali...

He is the voice of Yoda in Star Wars The Clone Wars plus some other characters he told me about at San Diego Comic Con.  Subscribe To Sci-Fi Talk Plus For A One Year Free Trial

Starting with red carpet interviews on the series Genius with Oscar winner Geoffrey Rush, then production designer Bo Welch, make-up designer Barry Berman, and look at UFO's with Tom Jennings.  Subscribe to Sci-Fi Talk Plus for a year free trial

We covered a wide range of topics including Agent Revelation, Star Trek, The Worf series, and the western he's writing. Subscribe To Sci-Fi Talk Plus at https://scifitalkplus.supercast.com/

Dan Curtis, as a writer, producer and director influenced and created memorable television. From Kolchak to Dark Shadows, his stamp on genre TV is timeless. There is a documentary,Master Of Dark Shadows which celebrates his career. I spoke to two of the stars of Dark Shadows in Kathryn Leigh Scott and Lara Parker. 

My guests include Harriet Walter and Claire Perkins, who discuss the intricate relationship between their characters, Martha Walker and Carla McLean. We'll also hear from Shane McRae and Remmie Miller, whose characters, Knox and Shirley, navigate the engineering challenges within the silo.  Subscribe To Sci-Fi Talk Plus  For A Special Edition