

Exploring Humanity Through Sci-Fi
Tony Tellado
Where Imagination Meets What It Means To Be Human
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Mar 25, 2025 • 10min
Trek Tuesday Michael Burnham's Season Two Journey
At New York Comic Con, Sonequa Martin-Green sat down to talk about her character's complicated season two. Finding her long lost brother, Spock....dealing with emotion, the fandom, and more.
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Mar 24, 2025 • 12min
Star Wars' Ashley Eckstein
Talented Ashley Eckstein talks about popular clothing line for the female fans at Her Universe. We also chat about her voice work for Star Wars Clone Wars. Taped at San Diego Comic Con. Special thanks to Dan Madsen.
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Mar 20, 2025 • 8min
Unpacking The Andromeda Strain: A Sci-Fi Exploration of Viral Mysteries
Welcome to a special edition of the Sci-Fi Talk Plus. In this episode, I'm revisiting a classic—1971's "The Andromeda Strain," adapted from Michael Crichton's 1969 novel. Join us as host Tony Tellado explores this gripping sci-fi mystery thriller about a virus from outer space. I'll discuss the plot, cast, and production details, and even share some intriguing trivia. Plus, we ponder the film's legacy and its chilling parallels to real-world events, reminding us of the resilience and challenges humanity faces against unseen threats.
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Mar 19, 2025 • 14min
Uncovering the Mysteries of Silent Planet with Brianna Middleton
Brianna Middleton mentions feeling a kinship with her character convict Niyya due to her role in Silent Planet with themes of isolation and otherness. In what ways do you see these themes being relevant to today's society? She finds that her fellow prisoner might be responsible for the murder of her adoptive alien family. We chat about this and shooting in an isolated location. Episode produced before the rebrand.
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Mar 18, 2025 • 44min
Trek Tuesday Chase Masterson
Journey back in time as Chase talks Star Trek Deep Space Nine then her time bending film, Yesterday Was A Lie plus her Star Trek studded cast film, Unbelievable.
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Mar 17, 2025 • 32min
Unveiling Sci-Fi's Indie Gems: Insights from Rod T. Faulkner
My first episode of the rebrand I catch up with former Everything Geek colleague, Rod T. Faulkner, the creator of the7matrix.com and the Eye of Sci-Fi podcast, to explore Rod's unique focus on web series and short films in the speculative fiction space. They discuss Rod's journey into podcasting, his growth through the years, and his encounters with independent filmmakers from around the globe. Together, they shine a spotlight on some of the most intriguing short films and web series, like "She," "Exile," and "Pantheon," while also diving into broader discussions about the state of beloved franchises like Marvel and Star Wars. Join us for an engaging conversation that celebrates creativity and explores the infinite possibilities of sci-fi storytelling.
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Mar 13, 2025 • 21min
Weekly Episode 125 Has New Sci-Fi Stories: From Alien VR to Return to Skull Island
Welcome to another episode of the Sci-Fi Talk Podcast! This week, we're taking you on a journey through the latest headlines from the worlds of sci-fi, fantasy, horror, and comics in our special edition, Sci-Fi Talk Weekly, episode 125. Tony Tellado, our esteemed host, begins with a milestone announcement - the podcast is rebranding to "Exploring Humanity Through Sci-Fi," Get ready as we dive into the expansion of San Diego Comic-Con to Spain, intriguing updates on new series like "Lanterns" starring Nicole Ari Parker, and the much-anticipated return of "Daredevil". We'll also explore Robert Rodriguez's innovative approach to filmmaking with his new indie action studio, Brass Knuckle Films. But that's not all! The team delves into new projects on the horizon, detailed reviews from publications like Variety, and insights into timeless episodes of acclaimed series like Battlestar Galactica and The Twilight Zone.
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Mar 12, 2025 • 19min
Silent Planet: Exploring a Tale of Memory, Guilt, and Human Connection
Writer/director Jeffrey St. Jules has always been captivated by the idea of otherworldly existence. As a child, his imagination ran wild with fantasies of belonging to an alien race and one day returning to his home planet. This dream carried a unique allure that sparked a lifetime fascination with solitude and escapism. In moments of stress and frustration, the notion of leaving the chaotic world behind for a life of solitude on another planet became his ultimate fantasy. That was part of the inspiration for his film, The Silent Planet. We explore more...
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Mar 11, 2025 • 11min
Trek Tuesday Ethan Peck
Compiled from interviews done before Star Trek Discovery Season Two at New York Comic Con, and at the start of season two of Star Trek Strange New Worlds, the actor playing Spock talks about the audition, getting the part, fining his version of the character, and then bring Kirk into the series.
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Mar 10, 2025 • 29min
Marc Bernadin's Adora, An Extraordinary Child
He has written for publications, television with series like Star Trek Picard. He has a graphic novel from Comixology Originals Adora And The Distance. We chat about his work and his Star Trek experience.
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