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by Tony Tellado
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 ago15 min
Rewind: Silo: Truth, Power, and the Descent Into 244 Levels of Secrets
Rebecca Ferguson, Common & Graham Yost on identity, control, and Juliet’s rise In this episode of Rewind, Tony revisits the world of Silo, the Apple TV+ adaptation of Hugh Howey’s bestselling trilogy about a future where humanity survives in a massive underground structure — 244 levels deep — built on rules, fear, and a carefully curated version of the truth. After years of development attempts and false starts, Silo finally found its home on Apple TV+, becoming one of the platform’s most acclaimed sci‑fi dramas. Tony sits down with Rebecca Ferguson, Common, and creator Graham Yost to explore the show’s central themes and the emotional and moral weight carried by its characters. What Is Truth? The question that haunts every level of the Silo. Rebecca Ferguson reflects on Juliet’s relentless pursuit of truth — not as an abstract ideal, but as a survival instinct. Common on Robert Sims: A Rough First Season Graham Yost on Juliet’s Arc SAVE 17% ON PLUS
- 3 days ago7 min
Byte Disclosure Day: New York City Premiere
Colman Domingo, Steven Spielberg, Wyatt Russell, Emily Blunt & David Koepp on character, craft, and the film’s core themes For the New York City premiere of Disclosure Day, a buzzing red carpet to talk with the cast and creative team behind one of the year’s most anticipated films. From character dynamics to thematic undercurrents to the collaborative spark between actors and filmmakers, this episode captures the premiere’s energy and the artistry behind the movie. Featuring interviews with: Steven Spielberg — Director Colman Domingo — “Hugo Wakefield” Colin Firth (discussed in context) — “Noah Scanlan” Wyatt Russell — “Jackson” Emily Blunt — “Margaret Fairchild” David Koepp — Writer Colman Domingo — on the emotional and psychological layers of playing Hugo, and how his dynamic with Colin Firth’s Noah becomes one of the film’s most charged relationships. Steven Spielberg — reflecting on shaping the film’s tone, balancing suspense with humanity, and why New York premieres always feel like a homecoming. Wyatt Russell — offering heartfelt praise for Emily Blunt, calling her presence “a masterclass in precision and instinct.” Emily Blunt — on grounding the film’s emotional stakes and building a character who carries both resilience and vulnerability. David Koepp — breaking down one of the film’s central themes: the cost of truth when everyone believes they already know it. SAVE 17% ON PLUS
- 4 days ago13 min
Byte — Disclosure Day: UK Premiere Red Carpet
Steven Spielberg, Eve Hewson, Colin Firth, Colman Domingo & Josh O’Connor on music, dual roles, confrontations, and the train sequence In this special UK‑premiere edition of Byte, Tony takes listeners straight onto the red carpet for Disclosure Day, gathering exclusive conversations with the film’s powerhouse creative team and cast. From the emotional architecture of John Williams’ score to the film’s most explosive character moments, this episode captures the artistry and ambition behind one of the year’s most talked‑about releases. Featuring interviews with: Steven Spielberg — Director Eve Hewson — in a striking dual role as Jane Blankenship Colin Firth — “Noah Scanlon” Colman Domingo — “Hugo Wakefield” Josh O’Connor — “Dr. Daniel Kellner Steven Spielberg — on shaping the film’s emotional spine, collaborating once again with John Williams, and why the score had to feel both intimate and operatic. Eve Hewson — breaking down the challenge and thrill of playing two characters whose identities collide at the heart of the story. Colman Domingo & Colin Firth — reflecting on the film’s pivotal confrontation between Hugo and Noah, a scene that became a defining moment for both actors. Josh O’Connor — on grounding the film’s moral tension through Elias’ perspective. The Train Sequence — Spielberg and the cast unpack the technical choreography, emotional stakes, and practical effects behind the film’s most ambitious set piece. SAVE 17% ON PLUS
- 5 days ago16 min
Crafting For All Mankind
Inside the writing, world‑building, and production design of Apple TV+’s alternate‑history epic In this behind‑the‑scenes deep dive, Tony sits down with the creative minds who shape the emotional, political, and scientific backbone of For All Mankind. From the writer’s room to the surface of Mars, this episode explores how the series continues to reinvent itself each decade — narratively, visually, and thematically. Executive Producers Ben Nedivi and Matt Wolpert break down the evolving creative process behind the show’s long‑arc storytelling, while Ronald D. Moore returns to discuss the sociopolitical architecture of the Mars colony. Production Designer Seth Reed, Esther Marquis Costume Designer for Season Four’s Margo arc, and NASA Tech Advisor Garrett Wiesman round out a conversation that reveals how every detail — from a jumpsuit seam to a habitat layout — supports the show’s realism and emotional truth. SAVE 17% ON PLUS
- 6 days ago17 min
Rewind — V: The Visitors Returned
A modern reinvention of fear, faith, and the price of peace In this episode of Rewind, Tony revisits ABC’s reboot of V — the ambitious, effects‑driven reimagining of Kenneth Johnson’s iconic 1983 miniseries. The modern series once again chronicles the arrival of an alien species who promise peace, healing, and technological miracles… while secretly plotting humanity’s downfall. Through conversations with stars Elizabeth Mitchell and Morena Baccarin, along with executive producers Scott Rosenbaum and Steve Pearlman, this episode explores how the creative team rebuilt V for a new era of political anxiety, media manipulation, and global distrust. The cast — including Morris Chestnut and Charles Mesure — brought emotional depth to a story where every alliance is fragile and every promise from the Visitors hides a darker truth. SAVE 17% ON PLUS
- 1 weeks ago20 min
Rewind Mythic Quest Ravens Banquet
In this episode, Tony sits down with the cast and creative team behind the first season of Apple TV+’s Mythic Quest — the acclaimed workplace comedy set inside a fictional video‑game studio building one of the world’s biggest MMORPGs. Through conversations with F. Murray Abraham, Ashly Burch, David Hornsby, Charlotte Nicdao, Rob McElhenney, and Megan Ganz, the episode explores how the series blends absurdity, ego, artistry, and the real‑world pressures of game development. The team reflects on crafting the world of Mythic Quest, the dynamics inside the studio, and the creative tensions that fuel both the comedy and the characters’ growth. SAVE 17% ON PLUS TODAY
- 1 weeks ago16 min
Rembering The Boys — Special Retrospective Episode
The scale, the controversy, the characters, and the heart behind the chaos In this special retrospective, Tony revisits the groundbreaking, controversial, and culturally seismic series The Boys. Through archival conversations with creator Eric Kripke, cast members Giancarlo Esposito, Antony Starr, Aya Cash, Karl Urban, Laz Alonso, Jack Quaid, and Erin Moriarty, this episode explores how the show pushed boundaries, redefined the superhero genre, and carved out a legacy that still sparks debate. Eric Kripke on Scale, Chaos & Creative Courage Giancarlo Esposito on Joining The Boys Antony Starr, Aya Cash & Karl Urban — The Faces of Chaos Laz Alonso on Mother’s Milk — The Backstory & The Burden Romantic Relationships in The Boys Watch all seasons on Amazon Prime SAVE 17% ON PLUS TODAY
- 1 weeks ago20 min
Lois McMaster Bujold - A Master of Character‑Driven Space Opera
In this vintage conversation from the 1990s, Lois McMaster Bujold joins Tony Tellado and Ernest Lilley at a moment when her acclaimed Vorkosigan Saga is evolving in bold, emotionally resonant ways. Speaking from the era of her then‑latest novel, Memory (1996), Bujold offers a candid, thoughtful look at the craft behind one of science fiction’s most beloved universes. Now 76 and living in Minneapolis, Bujold remains a towering figure in speculative fiction — but here, listeners get to hear her voice from the period when Miles Vorkosigan’s journey was taking its most introspective and transformative turn. BONUS: Vintage Radio Texture: Patrick Stewart & Ernest Lilley In this archival clip, Patrick Stewart reflects on what made Star Trek: First Contact such a defining moment for both Jean‑Luc Picard. Ernest Lilley Reviews Barbara Hambly Ernest offers a sharp, insightful review of Barbara Hambly SAVE 17% ON PLUS
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