Exploring Humanity Through Sci-Fi

Exploring Humanity Through Sci-Fi

By Tony TelladoFictionScience Fiction
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Exploring Humanity Through Sci-Fi episodes

  • Thanksgiving Specials On The Expanse Episode 1

    The first episode on The Expanse looks at two reluctant heroes played by Dominique Tipper and Steven Strait. Plus a comment on the proto-molecule from executive producers Naren Shankar and Hawk Otsby.

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    24 min
  • Creativity EFX Digital Doubles

    Since Terminator 2, doubles have been used in genre films. This episode looks at use on Wanda Vision, See, For All Mankind, The Man In The High Castle and Lissey's Story.

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    17 min
  • Trek Stars Unite for PanCan: Battling Pancreatic Cancer with Hope and Determination
    In this special episode titled "Trek Stars for PanCan" we take you on an inspiring journey dedicated to raising awareness about pancreatic cancer. Today, our host Tony Tellado sits down with a stellar lineup of guests, including Jonathan Frakes, Kitty Swink, Juan Carlos Coto, and John Billingsly, to discuss their personal experiences and valiant efforts in supporting the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (Pancan). 

    Jonathan Frakes emphasizes the life-saving importance of second opinions and early detection, while Kitty Swink shares her survivor story and her passionate advocacy work with Pancan. The group also highlights the incredible impact of Pancan from funding research and clinical trials to providing vital patient support.

    There's also info on Venus Prime from Jonathan Frakes, Juan Carlos Coto remembers his late brother Manny Coto, and John Billingsly talks about his role on Matlock

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    36 min
  • Exploring Humanity Through Sci-Fi: Generational Ships, AI Companions, and Myths in Generation Crossing
    On Sci-Fi Talk, I'm spotlighting a groundbreaking audio drama, "Generation Crossing." This piece, inspired by Adrian Tchaikovsky's "Elder Race" and Orson Welles' "War of the Worlds," takes you on an 800-year space journey through a series of evocative monologues, with the ship's AI as the only constant character.

    Our guests today are the creative minds behind "Generation Crossing"—writer Mark Salinger and composer Dan Powell. We'll discuss their journey from their college days at Syracuse University to forming Dead Signals, a creative partnership that has yielded unique audio experiences like "Archive 81." Mark and Dan will share insights into their creative process, balancing narrative and music, and the thematic exploration of human society on a multigenerational spaceship.

    Tune in as we delve into how "Generation Crossing" invites listeners to think about culture, mythology, and the constraints of our environments, all while enjoying Dan's rich, original electronic music. Whether you’re a dedicated sci-fi fan or new to the genre, this is an episode you won’t want to miss. So, grab your headphones and prepare to be transported. Let's get started!
     
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    29 min
  • Byte Lea Thompson

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

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    6 min
  • Byte Tom Kean

    He is the voice of Yoda in Star Wars The Clone Wars plus some other characters he told me about at San Diego Comic Con. 

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    17 min
  • Cosmic Conversations Episode 2

    Starting with red carpet interviews on the series Genius with Oscar winner Geoffrey Rush, then production designer Bo Welch, make-up designer Barry Berman, and look at UFO's with Tom Jennings. 

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    15 min
  • Mark Holden Dust Horizons

    Dust has an audio series called Dust Horizons that will focus on Sci-Fi and Horror audio stories. I chat with the producer/director Mark Holden, You'll hear some samples too

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    27 min

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