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In this chilling and cinematic episode, we sit down with legendary screenwriter and director David Koepp—the mind behind iconic films like Jurassic Park, Spider-Man, and Panic Room—to talk about his foray into immersive audio storytelling with the Audible Original horror drama, Yard Work. Koepp shares the eerie inspiration behind the story, which follows a grieving widower and former surgeon—played by the one and only Kevin Bacon—as he confronts strange and increasingly malevolent overgrowth creeping into his remote property. We explore Koepp’s transition from screen to sound, the unique constraints and creative freedoms of audio horror, and how he builds suspense using only the power of voice, sound design, and imagination.

In this episode of Exploring Humanity Through Sci-Fi, we venture into the unknown with acclaimed actor David Clennon, whose career has spanned groundbreaking science fiction and deeply human storytelling. From his unforgettable role as Palmer in John Carpenter’s The Thing, to Miles Drentell in Thirtysomething and now Kurt in the mind-bending audio thriller The Signal, Clennon has consistently portrayed characters who confront mystery, menace, and the limits of perception. We dive into his role in The Signal—a spine-tingling movie about a team of mountaineers who encounter an eerie, invisible force in the high-altitude wilderness. David discusses how The Signal explores psychological tension and the fragility of human understanding when nature—or something else—turns against us. Start Your Free One Year Trial Now For Sci-Fi Talk Plus Take a free test drive with episodes and videos to preview  

In this episode of Exploring Humanity Through Sci-Fi, a deep dive into Artificial, the groundbreaking interactive sci-fi series created by Bernie Su and Evan Mandery. The story centers on Sophie Lin, an artificial human designed by Dr. Matt Lin to explore the question: what makes us human? Through intimate live-streamed interactions with viewers, Artificial blurs the boundary between scripted narrative and real-time choice, invited audiences to shape Sophie’s evolution as she wrestles with love, identity, morality, and purpose. Start Your Free Trial To Sci-Fi Talk Plus, Today

From the roundtables at SDCC are Bruce W. Timm, Kevin Conroy, Ray Wise, Tara Strong, Brian Azzarello. and bonus comments from Mark Hamill with special thanks to Gary Miereanu Start Your Free One Year Trial At Sci-Fi Talk Plus, Today

I chatted with co-creators Rhett C. Bruno and Jaime Castle as we look at the story of James Crowley, stuck between life and death to hunt down all kinds of supernatural evil creatures. A strange back robbery involving frozen bank vault gets Crowley on the case but there's much more. We discuss world building and how this came together.  Start your free one year trial at Sci-fi Talk Plus, Today.

From 2018, I interviewed the cast and their director in a roundtable setting and also covered the red carpet. This is a compilation of these interviews that include director Mitzi Peirone and her actors, Madeline Brewer, Sarah Hay, and Imogen Waterhouse. Plus I chat with composer Michael Gatt. Start Your Free One Year Trial At Sci-Fi Talk Plus, Now

Anson Mount talks about if Christopher Pike has a limited backstory and Sonequa Martin-Green talks about the complex Spock-Burnham relationship in season two of Star Trek Discovery. Start Your Free One Year Trial At Sci-Fi Talk Plus, Today.

Interview with the stars and creators of genre film at The Tribeca Film Festival. Included is American Psycho director, Mary Harron.  Start Your Free One Year Trial At Sci-Fi Talk Plus, Today  

From the roundtables are James Krieg and Bruce W. Timm about this interesting team up to bring down a world wide threat in this new animated series. Start Your Free One Year Trial At Sci-Fi Talk Plus Today

Gaming In Color follows gay gaming involiving Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer gamers..Director is Phillip Jones features  George Skleres of Riot Games and Colleen Macklin who appeared at Gaymer X convention. I chat with Phillip Jones about the good, the bad and treatment of gay gamers. Start Your Free One Year Trial At Sci-Fi Talk Plus, Today

Innovative Author and CSI creator who talked to me about his work at the time Dark Prophecy. This is an interactive story with links to videos in each page readers can see online. His Level 26 Trilogy concluded with Dark Revelations. Start Your Free One Year Trial To Sci-Fi Talk Plus Today.

An actor and voice artists who voices characters on Star Trek and Star Wars animated series tells me about his work as Murf in Star Trek Prodigy and also voice the clone troopers in Star Wars The Clone Wars and The Bad Batch. Start Your Free One Year Trial at Sci-Fi Talk Plus Today

In this episode, we sit down with the incredible Thora Birch to dive into her intense and gripping role as Special Forces Staff Sergeant Audrey Beach in the cinematic audio drama Overleaper. This fast-paced thriller follows Beach as she discovers an eerie truth—there’s another her from an alternate universe. How do you fight an enemy who shares your face, your skills, and your memories? Birch shares her experience bringing Audrey Beach to life, unpacking the emotional weight of playing a soldier caught between worlds. She takes us behind the scenes of the performance, revealing how she captured the duality of Beach’s struggle—her military precision, raw vulnerability, and unsettling realization that nothing is as it seems.   Start Your Free One Year Trial Of Sci-Fi Talk Plus for commercial free version of this episode with a bonus video included.     

Fun chat with Dana Gould and Janet Varney on their table read of Plane Nine From Outer Space. Start Your Free One Year Free Trial At Sci-Fi Talk Plus Today.

In this episode, we dive into the newly released deluxe action figures from the legendary TV series The Prisoner. Fans of the show will recognize the iconic tension between Number 6, played by Patrick McGoohan, and the formidable Number 2, portrayed memorably by Leo McKern. Chris Doc Wyatt of Wandering Planet Toys talk about this new line explore the legacy of these characters, the psychological drama at the heart of the series, and how that dynamic has been captured in detailed sculpt and design. Whether you're a collector or a long-time admirer of The Prisoner, this episode is a salute to rebellion, identity, and the art of bringing TV history to the toy shelf. Start Your Free One Year Trial Of Sci-Fi Talk Plus Today Visit Wandering Planet Toys

There's also a review of The Ritual with Al Pacino, Tribeca Festival selection Queens Of The Dead, Tom Felton back as Malfoy, Andy Serkis on Animal Farm, and more news.  Start Your Free One Year Trial at Sci-Fi Talk Plus, today.

Bestselling science fiction author Andy Weir joins Exploring Humanity Through Sci-Fi  for an insightful, funny, and wide-ranging conversation about space exploration, writing hard science fiction, and the real-world Artemis mission. Tune in as Andy and host Tony Tellado dive into the intersection of science, capitalism, and imagination—along with plenty of behind-the-scenes peeks at Andy's research habits and what he did during the pandemic. The Realities of Space Exploration: Andy discusses how commercialization and competition can drive the next giant leap for humanity, especially when it comes to sustainable lunar colonies and affordable space travel. Artemis – From Page to Production: The story and science behind Andy's novel Artemis, Fox acquiring the film rights, and updates on possible screen adaptations. Andy’s Writing Process: Andy reveals his disciplined approach to daily writing, why research is his favorite rabbit hole, and how he leverages both Google and passionate experts for world-buildi

In this episode of Exploring Humanity Through Sci-Fi, host Tony Tellado talked with the renowned actress Alice Krige, best known to Star Trek fans as the iconic Borg Queen. Alice discusses her powerful role in the film She Will, where she portrays Veronica Ghent, an aging movie star recovering from surgery in a mysterious Scottish retreat—a place infamous for its history with witch burnings. She delves into how trauma, vulnerability, and the quest for redemption shape her character and enrich the film's narrative. Alice shares fascinating behind-the-scenes insights about working with first-time director Charlotte Colbert, executive producer Dario Argento, and her talented co-stars, including Malcolm McDowell and Kota Eberhardt. She highlights the film’s unique visual style and how nature and the cosmos are artfully interwoven with personal healing and justice. The conversation moves to Alice’s multifaceted journey as the Borg Queen across multiple Star Trek projects, including her pivotal roles in Star Trek:

Rewind Episode Overview In this special episode, Tony Tellado dives into the 2016 summer series Braindead, a unique blend of political satire, sci-fi, comedy, and horror that is even more eerily relevant today. With members of the cast and co-creators Robert and Michelle King, we explore how space bugs eating politicians' brains becomes a clever (and hilarious) lens for examining extremism and the current political climate. Key Topics & Highlights Braindead Premise: Alien insects arrive on meteors and literally eat politicians’ brains in Washington D.C., making humans act in bizarre, extreme ways. Bridging Genres Beyond the Norm: The cast discuss how the show combines political drama with sci-fi, horror, and even romantic comedy—a shift from what you’d expect from the Good Wife creators. Acting in the Absurd: Tony Shalhoub talks about channeling both sides of his evolving character, Red Wheatus. Mary Elizabeth Winstead and Aaron Tveit discuss the fun and challenge of playing ideologically opposed le

In this episode, Tony Tellado looks back at a key moment in Wonder Woman’s legacy: her first standalone animated film. With insights from key creators and talent behind the project, this episode shines a light on how the Amazonian icon finally took center stage in animation, the creative decisions that shaped her portrayal, and the mythology that grounds her character. Featured Guests Bruce Timm (Producer, Animation Legend) Lauren Montgomery (Director) Michael Jelenic (Screenwriter) Topics Covered Why Wonder Woman Took So Long: Bruce Timm discusses the wait before Wonder Woman received her own animated feature, and the importance of finally giving her the spotlight. Creating Wonder Woman’s Story: The challenge of weaving together various comic book versions to create a fresh, definitive take on the character. Portraying an Icon: Insights into the complexities of bringing Wonder Woman to life as a lead, and how her character differs from the animated Justice League version. Controversy and Fan