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Take a journey to explore our humanity through science fiction, horror, fantasy and comics to learn about what makes us human. In this every changing world, it’s not as simple as it sounds.
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- 2 days ago20 min
John Koyama The Stunts Of The Boys
In this conversation, Tony Zoomed with John Koyama, the Supervising Stunt Coordinator and Second Unit Director behind some of the most explosive, outrageous, and technically demanding moments in The Boys. From the Oval Office finale to the infamous Herogasm sequence, Koyama breaks down how the team blends danger, comedy, spectacle, and character to create stunts that feel as unhinged as the world they inhabit. This episode also traces Koyama’s long‑running collaboration with Zack Snyder, including Rebel Moon and Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, and his reflections on earning another Emmy nomination for The Boys after already taking home a win. Building The Stunts Of The Boys The Oval Office Finale - Controlled Chaos at Scale Herogasm - Infamous Day On Set Looking Back At Zack Snyder Collarborations Emmy Recognition - Past Wins & New Nomination Go premium with Sci‑Fi Talk Plus — your home for commercial‑free podcasts and videos. Sign up now for just $1.99.
- 3 days ago20 min
Stargate: The Three — A Legacy
Compiled Conversations with Amanda Tapping, Christopher Judge & Michael Shanks Few sci‑fi series have carved out a cultural footprint as enduring as Stargate SG‑1. In this special episode, Tony brings together three cornerstone voices of the franchise — Amanda Tapping, Christopher Judge, and Michael Shanks — for a reflective, deeply human look back at a series that continues to resonate decades later. Amanda Tapping — Leadership, Compassion & the Evolution of Samantha Carter Christopher Judge — Teal’c, Honor & the Power of Stillness Michael Shanks — Daniel Jackson & the Heart of Curiosity Sci‑Fi Talk Plus — your home for commercial‑free podcasts and videos. Get exclusive Summer Movie coverage, sit‑down interviews, film clips, and red carpet moments from around the world. Sign up now for just $1.99 a month.
- 4 days ago27 min
Widow’s Bay — Sounding the Darkness: Composer Dave Fleming
In this episode, Tony Zooms with Dave Fleming, the composer behind some of the most haunting and emotionally layered music in Widow’s Bay. Their conversation dives into the sonic DNA of the series — from the spectral whispers of The Fog, to the mythic dread of The Sea Hag, to the primal unease of The Boogeyman. Fleming opens up about his creative process, his partnership with a co‑composer, and the challenge of crafting horror music that avoids clichés while still delivering deep emotional impact. The Fog: Voices In The Mist The Sea Hag: Myth, Melody, And Terror The Boogyman: Fear Without Formula A Composer’s Palette — Mixing Elements for a Rich Score Beyond Widow’s Bay — Last Son for James Gunn's Superman SAVE 17% ON PLUS TODAY
- 5 days ago22 min
Voicing Survival: Resident Evil: Death Island
In this episode, Tony talked with three voices of the Resident Evil universe — Nicole Tompkins (Jill Valentine), Matthew Mercer (Leon S. Kennedy), and Stephanie Panisello (Claire Redfield) — for an inside look at their work on the animated feature set within the eerie confines of Alcatraz, where a terrifying new method of viral delivery threatens the world. It’s a conversation that blends legacy, performance, and pure survival‑horror adrenaline. SAVE 17% ON PLUS, TODAY
- 6 days ago23 min
Scoring the Machine: A Conversation with Amanda Jones
Tony zoomed with Amanda Jones—Emmy winner, Emmy nominee, and one of the most inventive composers working in genre storytelling today—to dive into her electrifying score for Murderbot. Known for her ability to fuse synth, orchestra, and rock instrumentation into a seamless emotional engine, Jones breaks down how she built the sonic identity of one of sci‑fi’s most beloved antiheroes. This conversation is equal parts craft, curiosity, and pure creative joy. INSIDE THE SCORE WHAT WE EXPLORE Hybrid Sound Design — Jones explains how she blends analog synths, orchestral textures, and gritty rock elements to mirror Murderbot’s internal contradictions Driving Cues — You dig into her signature rhythmic propulsion, and she reveals how she intentionally slows things down mid‑cue to let tension breathe, giving listeners a moment inside Murderbot’s thought process. Sanctuary Moon — Jones walks you through composing the theme for Sanctuary Moon, the gloriously cheesy in‑universe TV show Murderbot is obsessed with. She shares how she leaned into melodrama, camp, and over-the-top musical tropes to make it feel perfectly, hilariously bad—in the best way. Synth as Storytelling — Jones describes how the synth became the backbone of the series’ musical language, allowing her to express Murderbot’s emotional distance, digital interiority, and evolving humanity. Her Creative Process — From early sketches to final mixes, she breaks down how she approaches character-driven scoring, why experimentation matters, and how she keeps the music grounded even when the world is futuristic.Jones continues to expand her footprint across film and television, bringing her genre‑blending style to new projects and collaborations. Her recent work highlights her versatility and her ability to move fluidly between drama, sci‑fi, comedy, and documentary storytelling. Amanda Jones continues to expand her footprint across film and television, bringing her genre‑blending style to new projects and collaborations. Her recent work highlights her versatility and her ability to move fluidly between drama, sci‑fi, comedy, and documentary storytelling. SAVE 17% ON PLUS
- 1 weeks ago5 min
BYTE — The Odyssey Red Carpet Premiere 2
The New York City premiere of The Odyssey continues with another dynamic round of red‑carpet conversations supplied by Universal Pictures. This edition deepens the tapestry of perspectives behind the film — from its mythic heroes to its grounded human characters, from its costume architecture to its emotional undercurrents. From The Red Carpet Logan Marshall‑Green Jon Bernthal Jesse Garcia John Leguizamo Himesh Patel Ellen Mirojnick — The film’s Costume Designer James Remar Corey Hawkins Benny Safdie SAVE 17% ON PLUS
- 1 weeks ago4 min
BYTE — The Odyssey Red Carpet Premiere
New York City Premiere At the New York City premiere of The Odyssey, the red carpet felt electric — a collision of ancient myth, contemporary filmmaking, and the creative forces who’ve reimagined Homer’s epic for a new generation. In this special episode of Byte, Tony brings listeners inside the event with interviews provided by Universal Pictures, featuring the film’s cast and creative team as they reflect on music, destiny, family, and the emotional architecture of this sweeping adaptation. From the Red Carpet Ludwig Göransson — The Oscar‑winning composer Zendaya Thomas Hayslip — Executive Producer Tom Holland Lupita Nyong’o Samantha Morton SAVE 17% ON PLUS
- 1 weeks ago25 min
Building Pluribus From The Ground Up
Tony Zooms with Denise Pizzini, Emmy‑nominated Production Designer for the genre‑bending series Pluribus. A former set decorator turned visionary production designer, Denise breaks down the extraordinary creative and logistical challenges behind crafting the show’s shifting realities — each one grounded in character, story, and emotional truth. Topics Include: Building Carol’s World From the Ground Up Recreating Power: Air Force One Transforming the Everyday: The Supermarket The Warehouse of Secrets A Banquet Across Borders Elvis’s Suite in Las Vegas A House in the Canary Islands… in New Mexico SAVE 17% ON PLUS
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