Exploring Humanity Through Sci-Fi

A cantankerous alien, a found family, and a war that changes everything.

In this episode, I zoomed with actor and voice legend Gary Anthony Williams, who brings the complex and beloved character Rovender to life in Apple TV+’s animated sci-fi series WondLa. From his gruff wisdom to his unexpected tenderness, Rovender is more than just Eva’s alien companion—he’s a symbol of survival, transformation, and reluctant hope.

Rovender & Eva: A Found-Family Bond Gary reflects on the emotional arc between Rovender and Eva

Creating Rovender’s Voice The voice of Rovender wasn’t born in a booth—

Season 3: The War Between Aliens and Humans As WondLa enters its final season, the stakes rise dramatically. Gary teases the escalating conflict between humans and Orbona’s alien species.

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The Back To The Future star looks back at playing different versions of McFlys. 

Matthew Mercer, Nicole Tompkins and Stephanie Panisello talk about what voice actors do recording fight scenes,

In this special episode, we journey back to the beginning of Amazon Prime Video’s The Wheel of Time, revisiting the emotional stakes, character awakenings, and epic world-building that launched the series. Featuring interviews with Zoë Robins, Madeleine Madden, Josha Stradowski, and Marcus Rutherford, we explore how Season One set the tone for a saga of destiny, power, and transformation.

Season One of The Wheel of Time introduced viewers to the sprawling fantasy world inspired by Robert Jordan’s legendary book series. From the quiet village of Two Rivers to the mysterious White Tower, the season followed five young villagers whose lives are upended when Moiraine, an Aes Sedai, reveals that one of them may be the Dragon Reborn—a figure destined to either save or destroy the world.

This episode reflects on:

The emotional and physical demands of filming Season One

The character arcs of Nynaeve, Egwene, Rand, and Perrin

Behind-the-scenes stories from the cast

How the cast connected with their characters and each other

The legacy of Season One as a foundation for the series

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In this episode of Game Changers, a compilation of interviews with the legendary Kevin Conroy, the definitive voice of Batman for generations of fans. From his formative years at Juilliard—where he shared classrooms and unforgettable memories with Robin Williams—to his groundbreaking career in animation and video games, Conroy reflects on the path that led him to embody Gotham’s greatest hero.

Listeners will hear how his classical training shaped his craft, how friendships forged in those early days influenced his artistry, and how he found his way into the role that would define his career. With warmth, humor, and honesty, Conroy shares the story of becoming the voice behind the mask, and why Batman continues to resonate so deeply with audiences worldwide.

🤝 Memories of Robin Williams: Heartfelt stories of Williams’ energy, generosity, and the creative spark he brought to their shared journey.

🦇 Becoming Batman: How Conroy’s unique voice and perspective transformed the character in animation, beginning with Batman: The Animated Series.

This episode is more than a career retrospective—it’s a meditation on art, friendship, and the power of storytelling. Whether you grew up with Batman: The Animated Series or discovered Conroy’s voice through the Arkham games, you’ll gain a deeper appreciation for the man behind the cowl.

This week on Trek Tuesday, Tony welcomed Armin Shimerman, the iconic actor behind Quark from Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. In a deeply personal and wide-ranging conversation, Armin reflects on his wife’s courageous and successful battle against pancreatic cancer.

The episode also dives into Armin’s earliest days in the Star Trek universe, from his first appearance as a Ferengi in The Next Generation to the evolution of Quark on Deep Space Nine. With humor and insight.

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In this exclusive Plus preview, Tony dives into the minds of today’s leading paranormal investigators to uncover what drives them to explore the unknown. Featuring insights from Ghost Adventures’ Zak Bagans, Portals to Hell’s Katrina Weidman and Jack Osbourne, and The Ghosts of Devil’s Perch’s Dave Schrader and psychic medium Cindy Kaza, this episode explores the methods, motivations, and mysteries behind their work.

From haunted prisons to cursed mining towns, these investigators share how they choose their cases, what tools they trust, and the personal experiences that fuel their search for answers. Whether guided by intuition, technology, or spiritual connection, each voice reveals a different path into the paranormal.

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In this episode of Byte, Tony takes you behind the curtain of Wicked: One Wonderful Night, the electrifying live special that celebrates the world of Oz like never before. Featuring interviews with Ethan Slater, Bowen Yang, Marissa Bode, Jeff Goldblum, and director Jon M. Chu, this episode explores how the cast and crew brought magic to the stage—while Jon was still deep in post-production on the Wicked film.

From live vocals and choreography to elaborate staging and character moments, the special is a love letter to musical theater, fandom, and the enduring spell of Wicked. 

Plus subscribers get access to a video with interviews and clips from the special

In this episode of Byte On, Tony goes deep into the making of Predator: Badlands with stars Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi and Elle Fanning, alongside director Dan Trachtenberg. What begins as a survival story quickly evolves into a buddy movie with teeth—literally. The trio unpack how character chemistry, predator mythology, and linguistic world-building came together to create a fresh take on the iconic franchise.

With audio supplied by 20th Century Fox, listeners get a behind-the-scenes look at how the team reimagined the predator’s language, built emotional stakes into the action, and honored the legacy of the hunt while pushing it into new terrain.

Plus subscribers get access to Behind The Curtain episode with interviews and clips