Once We Were Spacemen Once We Were Spacemen with Nathan Fillion & Alan Tudyk | Episode 1
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Nov 5, 2025 Nathan Fillion and Alan Tudyk share hilarious stories from their time on Firefly, including their first meeting and antics at conventions. They reminisce about their mutual love for gaming, particularly Halo, and discuss memorable fan interactions. Expect laughs as they reveal their quirks, like Nathan’s passive-aggressive revenge tactics and Alan's fear of table-side cheese presentation. Their deep dive into acting choices and career longevity adds a thoughtful touch amidst the humor, making for an entertaining and insightful listen.
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First Meeting And Early Rivalry
- Alan Tudyk and Nathan Fillion first met while auditioning and bonding over character impressions during a cast meetup.
- Alan initially competed with Nathan for a girlfriend but later accepted their friendship forming on Firefly sets.
Conventions Shape Performer Identity
- Convention panels create an alternate reality where fandom inflates ego but also offers a forgiving, celebratory audience.
- They turned that panel energy into a podcast to capture personal stories without being Firefly-exclusive.
Giving Away Castaways At Panels
- The hosts plan to give away personal items from their homes as contest prizes, calling it 'crap' or 'swag.'
- Alan once gave away an unused rat trap signed by him during a panel giveaway.