
Nathan FIllion and Alan Tudyk were once spacemen. Since co-starring on Firefly, they have also been aliens, mystery writers, veterinarians, superheroes, chickens, robots, and policemen. Now, they’re doing a podcast where they get to know their fellow creatives, learning about who they once were and what they’re up to now. This is that podcast. Listen to Once We Were Spacemen wherever your mom gets... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 31 | Founded | 7 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Comedy InterviewsPerforming ArtsArtsComedy | |||

Edi Patterson is one of those performers who commits so fully you forget you're watching someone act. Righteous Gemstones and Vice Principals fans need no introduction.
Alan witnessed her brilliance firsthand on Resident Alien, where she played the ... more
Alan just moved into a new place that may already be occupied. He's fine with some light haunting, as long as the ghost mostly stays out of his way. Nathan, however, thinks Alan should go full Ghostbuster.
Speaking of things hiding in plain sight… a... more
Bill Roe was eleven years old when he rode a trolley to Bavaria Studios, waved to the guard, and went to work scooping foam out of the chocolate river on the set of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.
Five decades later, he's the Supervising Dire... more
Alan drove a motorhome across America and arrived with lots of feelings about freedom, the open road, and the structural integrity of RV awnings. Nathan has 150 fidgets – organized by type in velvet-lined display cases – which honestly tracks.
The g... more
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New to podcasts, but not new to the impressive body of work of Nathan Fillion and Alan Tudyk. I’ve rewatched so many times, unusual for me. It’s my go to. I honestly don’t know how I was introduced to the universe, may be Netflix? I just know I loved it. I know that I’ve continued to watch each of the ensemble cast actors in anything they do and while each one is great individually when they were together in Firefly they were awesome. Who on earth cancelled it? What an idiot…
I'm so used to podcasts where every episode is an interview, but here an hour will pass and I'm so captivated I don't even realize I'm just listening to two buddies dropping endless stories.
I also really like all the "radio" sound effects and segment intros, utilize the medium!
They come across as very genuine, would be 5/5 without the painful sound effects and Alan's cringey intro monologue
As a long time fan of Nathan and Alan, this show is a staple of my week. It’s funny, warming and entertaining. If a podcast could be chicken soup for the soul of fans of Firefly, Castle, The Rookie, A Knights Tale, Resident Alien and more, this is it.
Not any more! Love the fluid structure of this show and the dynamic between Mr. Fillion and Mr. Tudyk. Also love the honesty of these guys. Thank you & keep up the good work!
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Two longtime collaborators share candid, humor-filled discussions about career trajectories, behind-the-scenes anecdotes, and personal life. Episodes center on Hollywood memories, creative pivots beyond traditional studio systems, and long-running friendships, often weaving in fan culture and future projects. Guests range from fellow actors to creators, with a recurring emphasis on nostalgia, collaboration, and the messy joys of making art in and out of the spotlight. Noteworthy moments include vivid backstage stories, reflections on fame, and plans for future collaborations, all delivered with a relaxed, playful banter that fans describe as like listening in on a conversation between longtime friends. Potential listeners who enjoy pop cult... more
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2. Bill Roe
3. Flula Borg
4. Molly Quinn
5. Felicia Day
6. Seth Green
7. Melissa O'Neil
8. Alexi Hawley
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