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Exploring Humanity Through Sci-Fi

Tony Tellado
Dune
Imaginary
Blumhouse
The X-Files
Theater Experience
Dune 2
Jump Scares
Horror Genre
Science Fiction
Frank Herbert
Tom Payne
Teegan Burns
Piper Braun
Kevin J. Anderson
Denis Villeneuve
Comic Republic
Constellation
Alice
Taylor
Max

Where Imagination Meets What It Means To Be Human

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A journey back to Gotham’s golden age of animation with exclusive roundtable interviews from New York Comic Con 2018. Join host Tony as he sat down with the creative titans and voice legends behind Batman: The Animated Series, including:

🎨 Bruce... more

Host Tony Tellado chatted with the legendary science fiction author Ben Bova to discuss his novel Mars Life, part of his sweeping Grand Tour series. The conversation explores the ethical and scientific dilemmas of Martian exploration, the tension bet... more

I go behind the icy curtain of The Wandering Earth, China’s landmark sci-fi blockbuster, with special visual effects supervisor Samir Ansari of Pixomondo. From making digitalsnow look real  to planetary propulsion systems, Samir walks us through the ... more

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Jeremiah Fraites
Composer and member of The Lumineers
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Tara Strong
A voice actress known for her work in animation, particularly as Batgirl in Batman: The Animated Series
Warner Bros.
Episode: 🦇 Batman: The Animated Series – Part Two
Kevin Conroy
Voice actor known as the iconic voice of Batman
Warner Bros.
Episode: 🦇 Batman: The Animated Series – Part Two
Alan Burnett
Producer and writer associated with Batman: The Animated Series
Episode: 🦇 Batman: The Animated Series – Part Two
Judith Light
Playing the family grandmother, Joan, who has dealt with mental illness.
Episode: Rewind: Inside the Haunted Heart of Shining Vale
Mira Sorvino
Plays Rosemary, a character who haunts the main character and embodies complex themes of empowerment.
Episode: Rewind: Inside the Haunted Heart of Shining Vale
Greg Kinnear
Co-stars alongside Courtney Cox, playing key roles in the show.
Episode: Rewind: Inside the Haunted Heart of Shining Vale
Courtney Cox
Main character Pat Phelps, who navigates the complexities of the haunted house and her own mental health.
Episode: Rewind: Inside the Haunted Heart of Shining Vale
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Tony Tolotto
Host of Exploring Humanity Through Sci-Fi, known for engaging discussions on creativity, storytelling, and the human condition through genre media.

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 41 ratings
  • Positive and intense

    Love the low-fi feel of the older interviews and the fact that these gentleman know their sci-fi. They are a friendly delight ! My guilty pleasure

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Neil B Johnson
    United States2 years ago
  • We

    The well

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    srrawoaq
    United States5 years ago
  • A Must Listen For Any Sci-Fi Fan

    I've been listening to Sci-Fi Talk since 2008. Tony Tellado is one of the BEST interviewers in the businsess. Another great aspect of the podcast is Tony not only interviews television and film actors, but also professionals involved in almost every sector of film and television production, including directors, producers, showrunners, writers, cinematographers, composers, authors, makeup artists, etc. Sci-Fi Talk is always a source of fascinating insight inside the minds of top genre creatives.... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Terez
    United States7 years ago
  • A great interview show!

    If you like genre TV, movies, or projects in general, then you should be istening to this show! The host is a great interviewer, and he gets tons of great guests. It's Sci Fi talk but so much more. Higly Recommended!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TheMikeSpring
    United States8 years ago
  • Love the podcast! But / is not a backslash!!!

    I've been listening to your podcast for years, and thought I should give you a review.

    Great podcast! I do a podcast, too, called The Walking Dead Talk Through, but that's not why I thought I'd give you a review.

    One minor nitpick, Tony, and something that makes me wince every time I hear you say it. "/" is a slash, or forward slash. A backslash is "\". I know I'm 100% right - I am a web systems analyst by profession. Any slash in a URL is a slash or forward slash. Please correct this so I sto... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    coofuushun
    United States9 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the engaging, informative interviews that cover a broad range of topics related to genre media.

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🦇 Batman: The Animated Series – Part Two
Q: Do you remember how you felt auditioning for Batgirl?
It was intimidating but also exciting because I collected Batgirl dolls as a kid.
🦇 Batman: The Animated Series – Part Two
Q: What stories would you like to explore with Batman?
I would love to explore 'The Death and the Family' and 'Hush'.
Rewind: Inside the Haunted Heart of Shining Vale
Q: How has it been to kind of take a project from an idea and put it together?
It's been interesting and a learning experience with different producers to see how to effectively develop projects.
Rewind: Inside the Haunted Heart of Shining Vale
Q: What's it kind of like, and I'm going to be delicate about this, to kind of play a character that's a little retro?
It's fun to play a character from the 50s who has a modern message about empowerment and living life to its fullest.
Rewind: Inside the Haunted Heart of Shining Vale
Q: How do you kind of maintain that balance so it doesn't lean too far in either direction?
It's a challenge to mix comedy and horror without leaning too far into either direction, as they play at different paces.

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Exploring Humanity Through Sci-Fi engages listeners with a captivating blend of thought-provoking content that reflects on the human experience through the lens of science fiction and fantasy. This podcast features in-depth discussions with prominent actors, directors, and creatives involved in iconic films and series, emphasizing storytelling that explores themes of humanity, identity, and emotional depth. Episodes frequently invite guests who have made substantial contributions in genres such as animation, film, and television, creating an engaging platform where various elements of genre storytelling are examined.

This show stands out for its focus on both creative professionals and the cultural impact of their work, often including top... more

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