Episode 413 brings together creators and performers who challenge what it means to be human, to belong, and to imagine beyond the stars.

Ross Marquand on Descendent The actor opens up about the emotional toll and transformative process behind his role in Descendent, a film that blurs the line between trauma and transcendence.

Director Peter Ciella on Descendent Ciella shares why he chose alien abduction as the lens for exploring identity and loss, and how the film reclaims the genre for a new generation.

🎧 Rewind Segment: David Dastmalchian & Noma Dumezweni A powerful revisit to their reflections on humanity, empathy, and storytelling as resistance. Their insights remain as urgent and resonant as ever.

Valerie Weiss on Star Trek: Strange New Worlds The director of “The Sehlat Who Ate Its Tail” reveals how she drew inspiration from the original series to craft an episode that’s both whimsical and deeply philosophical.

Mynor Luken on We Are Starfleet In this documentary-style episode, Luken explores the ethos of Starfleet through intimate scenes with the cast. He reflects on legacy, leadership, and unity.