Exploring Humanity Through Sci-Fi

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 pushes deeper into the political fractures, emotional loyalties, and mechanical realities of life 244 levels underground. With Juliette’s actions reverberating through every floor, the people who keep the Silo running — lit...

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 Howey’s bestselling trilogy about a future where humanity survives in a massive underground structure — 244 levels deep — built on rules, fear, and a carefully curated version of the truth. After years of development attempt...

Colman Domingo, Steven Spielberg, Wyatt Russell, Emily Blunt & David Koepp on character, craft, and the film’s core themes For the New York City premiere of Disclosure Day, a buzzing red carpet to talk with the cast and creative team behind one of the year’s most anticipated films. From character dynamics to thematic undercurrents to the collaborative spark between actors and filmmakers, this...

Steven Spielberg, Eve Hewson, Colin Firth, Colman Domingo & Josh O’Connor on music, dual roles, confrontations, and the train sequence In this special UK‑premiere edition of Byte, Tony takes listeners straight onto the red carpet for Disclosure Day, gathering exclusive conversations with the film’s powerhouse creative team and cast. From the emotional architecture of John Williams’ score to th...

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 shape the emotional, political, and scientific backbone of For All Mankind. From the writer’s room to the surface of Mars, this episode explores how the series continues to reinvent itself each decade — narratively, visually...

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 Johnson’s iconic 1983 miniseries. The modern series once again chronicles the arrival of an alien species who promise peace, healing, and technological miracles… while secretly plotting humanity’s downfall. Through conversatio...

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 video‑game studio building one of the world’s biggest MMORPGs. Through conversations with F. Murray Abraham, Ashly Burch, David Hornsby, Charlotte Nicdao, Rob McElhenney, and Megan Ganz, the episode explores how the series blend...

The scale, the controversy, the characters, and the heart behind the chaos In this special retrospective, Tony revisits the groundbreaking, controversial, and culturally seismic series The Boys. Through archival conversations with creator Eric Kripke, cast members Giancarlo Esposito, Antony Starr, Aya Cash, Karl Urban, Laz Alonso, Jack Quaid, and Erin Moriarty, this episode explores how the show p...

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, emotionally resonant ways. Speaking from the era of her then‑latest novel, Memory (1996), Bujold offers a candid, thoughtful look at the craft behind one of science fiction’s most beloved universes. Now 76 and living in Minneapol...

Building a Story About Secrets, Consequences, and the Human Cost of Truth In this companion episode, Steven Spielberg and Colman Domingo take us deeper into the creative and philosophical spine of Disclosure Day. Where the first conversation explored character, this one unpacks the why — why this story, why now, and why these characters carry the emotional weight of a world on the brink of revelat...

In this episode of Byte, we sit down with Emily Blunt (Margaret Fairchild) and Josh O’Connor (Daniel Kellner) to explore the emotional and creative engine behind Disclosure Day, Steven Spielberg’s latest character‑driven thriller. The conversation moves from the craft of performance to the moral questions at the heart of the film — and why this story feels so urgent right now. Special Thanks To Un...

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 sci‑fi, and fresh movement across film and television. This month’s roundup captures the stories shaping the speculative landscape. Supergirl Takes Flight Toward the Big Screen Spider‑Noir Spotlight: Li Jun Li’s Dream Role...

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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 acclaimed author Timothy Zahn, whose groundbreaking Thrawn Trilogy helped revive global interest in Star Wars long before the prequels arrived. Zahn reflects on crafting new corners of the galaxy, developing one of the fran...

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 Of Science Fiction sat down with Jeffrey Combs, one of the franchise’s most versatile and beloved performers. From the icy diplomacy of Weyoun, to the scheming ferocity of Brunt, to the honorable fire of Shran, Combs has sh...

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 achieve. Through conversations with teacher and mentor Serena McCalla, finalist Kashfia Rahman, and director Cristina Costantini, this episode explores the emotional stakes, the competitive fire, and the personal journeys behin...

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 never got the mainstream recognition it deserved. Recorded live at New York Comic Con, Tony speaks with Emily Beecham (The Widow) and Aramis Knight (M.K.) Together, they reflect on the series’ ambitious fight choreography,...

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 have won and the heroes have fallen. Holtham digs into what it means to write a Clint Barton who’s older, damaged, and carrying the weight of a world he couldn’t save. The conversation blends craft, character, and the emotion...

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 Bewitched. Herbie shares the story of meeting Montgomery in her later years, how that encounter shaped his understanding of her life and artistry, and how it ultimately inspired the books that reintroduced her to a new generation...

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 loyalties, and the emotional cost of enforcing order in a world built on fragile promises. From the iconic red armor to the character’s evolving moral compass, this episode explores why Mercer became one of the most compelling...

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 Fae world growing more dangerous than ever. Actors Paul Amos (Vex) and Rick Howland (Trick) offer a candid, funny, and surprisingly emotional look at what fans could expect as the series pushed into its most mythic territ...

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 roundtables for Season One of DC’s Legends of Tomorrow — a moment when the series was still a bold experiment in tone, genre, and character chemistry. Showrunner Phil Klemmer and cast members Brandon Routh, Arthur Dar...

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, surprisingly heartfelt deep dive into the show’s most explosive themes. From moral boundaries to family ties, from on‑set gore to Toronto’s culinary surprises, this episode captures the cast at their most candid. Topics In...

Star Wars Memories author  Craig Miller, Lucasfilm’s original Director of Fan Relations and one of the key figures responsible for building the franchise’s early community. Miller reflects on his time working closely with Gary Kurtz, the producer of Star Wars (1977) and The Empire Strikes Back (1980), offering rare insight into Kurtz’s creative philosophy, leadership style, and lasting influence o...

Neil deGrasse Tyson, Ann Druyan, Brannon Braga & Mitchell Cannold on Crafted a Modern Cosmic Epic Tony joined a roundtable  with the creative minds behind Cosmos for Episode Three — a chapter that dives into the origins of life, the forces that shaped Earth, and the human stories that illuminate scientific discovery. Neil deGrasse Tyson, Ann Druyan, Brannon Braga, and Mitchell Cannold reflect...