

Exploring Humanity Through Sci-Fi
Tony Tellado
Where Imagination Meets What It Means To Be Human
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Jun 2, 2025 • 26min
The Mix 100 #65 Undone
At number 65 my subscribers picked my interviews from San Diego Comic Con for the animated series Undone. But star Rosa Salazar approached it like doing live action despite it being rotosoped. She was impressed by the painted backgrounds added later which she said look classical. You're hear from the creative team in how this series was put together.
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Jun 1, 2025 • 4min
Byte Slasher Flesh And Blood
Interview with Paula Brancotti, Creator Aaron Martin, director Adam McDonald and executive producer Ian Carpenter on this horror series.
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May 31, 2025 • 5min
Byte Earping With Tim Rozon
Actor who plays Doc Holliday on this series talks coming back for the last season. He's Your Huckleberry.
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May 30, 2025 • 14min
Butch Lukic Batman The Long Halloween
The animated film's producer talked about what elements of the story from the comic had to be in this movie. He talks about his voice cast including David Dastmalchian, Naya Rivera, Troy Baker, and getting Jack Quaid before his role in The Boys. It was important to keep the Holiday killer vague to show up unexpectedly.
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May 29, 2025 • 11min
The Batman
Charlie and Max Carver who play the twin bouncers at the Iceberg Club cited Robert Pattison's high energy in their fight scenes together. They brought their unspoken twin bond to help establish the bond between their characters. Production designer James Chinlund tells me about designing the Riddler's apartment that helped define who he was, plus the design of the Iceberg Club.
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May 28, 2025 • 27min
The Mix 100 #32
My Subscribers at number 32 selected the costume designer for "The Changeling". I dive into the world of costume design with the incredibly talented Ane Crabtree. In this episode, Ane shares her unique approach to designing costumes, discussing how music guides her creativity and how she incorporates diverse cultural influences into her work. Join us as we explore Ane's process, her inspiration behind the costumes for "The Changeling," and the transformative nature of her fittings for actors. We'll also discuss Ane's experiences with "The Handmaid's Tale," the impact of her work, and its eventual placement in the Smithsonian collection.
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May 27, 2025 • 33min
Exploring Scoop: Richard Ashley Hamilton on Cuban Culture, Sci-Fi Mysteries, and Graphic Novels
Welcome back to Exploring Humanity Through Sci-Fi. In this episode, host Tony Tellado sits down with Richard Ashley Hamilton, the creative mind behind the graphic novel series "Scoop." Richard shares the inspirations behind the third and upcoming fourth volumes of his series, blending sci-fi, mystery, and Cuban-American culture. They dive into Richard's fascinating experiences—from interning at CNN during the infamous Versace murder case, to working with animation legends like Guillermo del Toro and on hit franchises such as "How to Train Your Dragon." You'll also get a behind-the-scenes look at how his Miami upbringing and love of comics shaped his approach to storytelling, and hear about his collaboration with illustrator Pablo Andres. The conversation touches on the nuances of bilingual life, why specificity in storytelling resonates, and thoughts on recent and upcoming adaptations in the sci-fi and fantasy world. Whether you're a fan of graphic novels, comics, or just a good mystery, this episode is packed with insights on creativity, culture, and the power of genre storytelling.
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May 26, 2025 • 23min
The Alt Worlds Of Dark Matter
John Heller is the Visual Effects Supervisor of the alternate worlds sci-fi series, Dark Matter. He describes the challenges and rules relating to the alternate universes in the series, they had to follow. Another challenge was the different versions of Chicago to create from dystopian to ultra-modern. And there's the box too. What effects were used ?
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May 25, 2025 • 4min
Byte Sheryl Lee Ralph On Motherland Fort Salem
She was the President of the county in the series.
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May 24, 2025 • 4min
Byte Reflecting On Legion M's First Five Years
The co-founder of Legion M reflects on the five year journey of the company.
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