Exploring Humanity Through Sci-Fi

In this episode of Rewind, we return to one of the most pivotal and emotionally charged chapters of The Walking Dead: Season Six. Through rare roundtable conversations recorded at San Diego Comic-Con 2015, we hear directly from the people who helped shape the show’s evolving mythology and escalating stakes. Featured voices include: Norman Reedus (Daryl Dixon) Chandler Riggs (Carl Grimes) Lennie Ja...

A Rare Glimpse at a Legend Before the Phenomenon In this newly restored 1996 conversation from Tony Tellado’s original radio program — co‑hosted with Ernest Lilley — George R.R. Martin joins the show just as A Game of Thrones is beginning its journey into the world. Long before the global phenomenon, before the adaptations and cultural tidal wave, Martin speaks with the candor and enthusiasm of a...

In this episode of Rewind, we return to the enchanted, mysterious, and emotionally rich world of Once Upon a Time—the series that reimagined fairy tales for a modern audience while grounding them in the very human struggles of identity, destiny, and redemption. Set in the fictional town of Storybrooke, Maine, the show begins with a startling revelation: the residents are actually fairy‑tale charac...

In this episode, Tony sits down with two visionary forces shaping the future of visual storytelling: Rachel Meinerding and Nicole Hendrix Herman, co-founders of the Concept Art Association. Together, they’ve helped elevate the craft, visibility, and advocacy of concept artists across film, television, and games—championing the people who imagine worlds long before cameras roll. This conversation i...

Featuring Eric McCormack on Jack Nash, Alien Viruses, and the Thrill of a Classic Techno‑Thriller I revisit the 2008 mini‑series adaptation of Michael Crichton’s The Andromeda Strain — a story that blends hard science, government secrecy, and the terrifying possibility of an extraterrestrial pathogen. This look‑back is built from a press conference at the time of release, featuring Eric McCormack,...

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 Mulligan as Ron Weasley, and Nina Barker‑Francis as Hermione Granger. Together, they unpack the emotional core of the trio’s journey—friendship, fear, growing up, and the quiet moments that shape legends. This conversation...

In this special episode of Exploring Humanity Through Sci‑Fi, Tony sits down with one of the most influential — and often unsung — figures in modern space exploration: Gentry Lee, Chief Engineer for Planetary Exploration at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory and longtime collaborator of Arthur C. Clarke. Lee’s fingerprints are on some of humanity’s most iconic voyages into the unknown: the Viking mi...

In this episode of Byte, Tony sits down with actor Aleks Paunovic, who brings the legendary Cyclops Polyphemus to life in Percy Jackson and the Olympians. Known for his towering presence and emotional depth, Aleks delivers a performance that’s equal parts monstrous, tragic, and unexpectedly human. From the challenges of prosthetics and heat to the delicate balance of myth and emotion, Aleks shares...

In this heartfelt and candid conversation, Lynn Collins revisits her experience starring as Dejah Thoris in Disney’s John Carter. More than a decade after its release, the film continues to spark passionate debate and enduring fan support. Lynn opens up about the whirlwind of expectations, the challenges of marketing a genre epic, and the emotional journey of portraying a warrior princess on Mars....

Tony talked with actor, voice performer, and entrepreneur Carlos Navarro — a multi‑hyphenate talent whose journey spans blockbuster franchises, hit television, radio, and now his own creative studio. Navarro is best known to The Walking Dead fans as Alvaro, a loyal member of King Ezekiel’s army during the Kingdom’s pivotal battles. His grounded, human performance helped bring emotional weight to o...

This month’s Explore Monthly dives into the biggest developments across sci‑fi, fantasy, comics, and horror — from long‑awaited adaptations to surprising industry shifts, bold casting moves, and the strange, delightful corners of genre storytelling that keep fans buzzing. 🛡️ God of War TV Series – Casting the Gods 🧛 New Vampire Horror Comedy Sinks Its Teeth In 🚀 Blake’s 7 Reboot – A Cult Classic...

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 adapted from the Swedish original Real Humans. More than a story about robots, the show became a mirror—reflecting our fears, our hopes, and the fragile boundaries of what we call humanity. Set in a near‑future where lifelike androids known as Syn...

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 groundbreaking visual effects and meticulously crafted costumes. Featuring conversations with Emmy‑nominated VFX Producer Addie Manis, VFX Supervisor Mike Enriquez, Overall VFX Supervisor Chris MacLean, and Costume Designer Jane Petrie, the...

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 five. Save 17% On Plus Today

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 pop culture. From the groundbreaking digital satire of Max Headroom to the myth‑forged world of Olympus, Frewer has built a body of work defined by intelligence, humor, and fearless transformation. Recorded during his run as Daedalus in the a...

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 this society, citizens can sign a contract guaranteeing twenty years of food, shelter, and stability — but when the clock runs out, so does their life. It’s a chilling, timely exploration of inequality, desperation, and the moral compromises...

🖖 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 thoughtful and far‑reaching conversation about the future of Starfleet and the evolution of one of modern Trek’s most grounded leaders. Zooming in from across the quadrant, Fehr reflects on the delicate balancing act Vance faces as the Federation...

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 emotional crescendos that define Fire and Ash, Franglen opens up about the creative decisions, cultural inspirations, and technical innovations behind one of the most ambitious musical universes in modern cinema. 🎙️ Highlights from the Conv...

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 humanity through the lens of a starship crew just trying to figure things out. This Rewind episode takes you back to where it all began, revisiting the themes, characters, and creative spark that made the show stand out from day one. This spec...

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 time, Daniels had just wrapped his work on the Return of the Jedi radio drama, once again lending his unmistakable voice and personality to the galaxy’s most anxious protocol droid. Save 17% on Sci-Fi Talk Plus

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 science fiction, social commentary, and kinetic storytelling. With over two decades in the industry, Alitha brings a wealth of experience and insight to the conversation — from her early days as an assistant to Joe Quesada at Marvel Comics in...

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 an AI in disguise — and it has been lying to them. With no way out until they uncover the truth, paranoia rises, alliances fracture, and the line between human and machine blurs in unsettling ways. Tony sits down with the filmmaker to unpack...

🌀 Becoming a Cyclops, Surviving the Heat, and Stepping Into Legends In this episode, Tony connects over Zoom with actor Aleks Paunovic, whose towering physicality and grounded emotional presence have made him a standout across genre television. Most recently, he brings the iconic Polyphemus to life in Percy Jackson and the Olympians, delivering a performance that’s equal parts monstrous, tragic,...

🧠 Unearthing the Mythology Behind a Masterpiece In this episode of Exploring Humanity Through Sci‑Fi, Tony dives into the documentary Memory: The Origin of Alien, directed by acclaimed filmmaker Alexandre O. Philippe. More than a behind‑the‑scenes chronicle, the film excavates the artistic, cultural, and psychological roots of Alien — revealing how one of cinema’s most iconic creatures emerged fr...

🎙️ Finding Truth Beneath the Prosthetics: A Conversation with Peter Macon In this episode of Exploring Humanity Through Sci‑Fi, Tony chats with the incomparable Peter Macon — an actor whose commanding presence and emotional intelligence have made him one of the most compelling performers working in genre today. Macon is widely known for his role as Lt. Commander Bortus on The Orville, where he bri...