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Exploring Humanity Through Sci-Fi

Tony Tellado
Star Wars
The Walking Dead
Star Trek
Science Fiction
Outlander
Apple TV+
Humanity
The Mandalorian
Terry Matalas
For All Mankind
Film Production
Project Hail Mary
Dune
The Magicians
Negan
Batman Year One
Avatar
Costume Design
AMC
The Andromeda Strain

Where Imagination Meets What It Means To Be Human

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A Conversation with Emmy Nominee Ashley Michelle Marsh**

Where Characters Live, We Learn Who They Are

In this episode Tony Tellado Zoomed with Ashley Michelle Marsh, Emmy‑nominated set decorator for Pluribus, for a deeper exploration of the lived‑i... more

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Composer of Pluribus, Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, El Camino

In this episode, Tony chats with Dave Porter, the award‑winning composer behind the sonic identity of Pluribus. Known for his long‑standing creative partnership with Vince Gilligan — be... more

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Recent Guests

Dave Porter
Award-winning composer behind the sonic identity of Pluribus
Pluribus
Episode: Classical Roots, Electronic Worlds With Pluribus' Dave Porter
Simu Liu
Actor portraying Shang-Chi
Marvel Studios
Episode: Byte: Marvel at Hall H — Second Edition
Winston Duke
Actor portraying M'Baku
Marvel Studios
Episode: Byte: Marvel at Hall H — Second Edition
Joe Russo
Co-director
Marvel Studios / Russo Brothers
Episode: Byte: Marvel at Hall H — Second Edition
Hannah John-Kamen
Actor, Ghost (Ava Starr) in Marvel universe
Marvel Studios / MCU
Episode: Byte: Marvel at Hall H — San Diego Comic‑Con
Danny Ramirez
Actor, Joaquin Torres (The Falcon) in Marvel universe
MCU
Episode: Byte: Marvel at Hall H — San Diego Comic‑Con
Hayley Atwell
Actress, Peggy Carter
Marvel/MCU
Episode: Byte: Marvel at Hall H — San Diego Comic‑Con
James Marsden
Actor, Cyclops in X-Men legacy and MCU involvement
MCU/X-Men collaboration
Episode: Byte: Marvel at Hall H — San Diego Comic‑Con
Robert Downey Jr.
Actor, (Described as playing Doom-like figure in discussion)
Marvel film universe
Episode: Byte: Marvel at Hall H — San Diego Comic‑Con

Host

Tony Toledo
Host of the podcast with a focus on sci‑fi interviews and behind-the-scenes storytelling.

Reviews

4.1 out of 5 stars from 42 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 States3 years ago
  • We

    The well

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    srrawoaq
    United States6 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 States8 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 States9 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 States10 years ago
  • One of the best genre podcasts — period.

    I’ve been listening to Sci-Fi Talk since I met Tony at San Diego Comics Con in 2013. Great guy, superb interviewer, and very knowledge about all things genre. Add this podcast to your list — now.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    The Full Bleed
    United States11 years ago
  • Very interesting and informative interviews

    He always tracks down top sci fi celebrities and gets them talking about cool things.

    If there is any criticism it's that he can come across as a bit of a yes-man, just agreeing with them and possibly missing opportunities to push questions deeper.

    But really, he does a great job. Recommend!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Frosty87
    Australia14 years ago
  • Very Nice!

    I love this podcast! Great interviewer. How about an interview of a cast member of The Event.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    jjbauer15
    United States15 years ago
  • Incredible Interviews

    Tony Tellado is a first rate interviewer. He has an incredible line up of Sci-Fi stars and creators on his show. I have yet to find another Podcast that features so many stars and creators talking about their work in one on one interviews. I highly recommend this Podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PierceP525
    United States17 years ago
  • What a wealth!

    Fabulous collection of interviews!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    chamilet
    United States19 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Fans note the show's long-running, consistent coverage of genre franchises and its evergreen appeal for deep-dive conversations.
Listeners appreciate the broad range of guests, from actors to creators, and the thoughtful, insider perspective.
The host is praised as a skilled interviewer who draws out production details and storytelling choices.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Building Pluribus From The Ground Up
Q: How did you approach Air Force One to keep it authentic yet distinct from typical depictions?
We did extensive research, made the interior more austere and tasteful, duplicated key conference areas, and built custom shelving and cabinetry, with painted surfaces to achieve a specific sheen that would read correctly on camera.
Building Pluribus From The Ground Up
Q: Let's start with the cul-de-sac. What were you and Vince Gilligan aiming for in the design of that?
We aimed for a neighborhood that could be built on a back lot and in on-location spaces, with a view of city lights and external doors visible from Carol's house to reflect how events unfold around her, while keeping the interiors highly customized to distinguish the world.
Widow’s Bay — Sounding the Darkness: Composer Dave Fleming
Q: as far as writing music, is there an instrument that you use to play around with a melody and things like that?
Yes, piano is my main instrument for crafting melodies, and I keep a range of other instruments around the studio to experiment and sometimes deliberately pick the instrument I'm worst at to spark unexpected ideas.
Classical Roots, Electronic Worlds With Pluribus' Dave Porter
Q: How would Pluribus' world change if it were created by a hive mind rather than by individuals?
He suggests that while collective creation can be powerful, the authenticity of individual voices matters, and losing those voices might diminish the unique value of the art, highlighting the tension between collaboration and personal expression.
Classical Roots, Electronic Worlds With Pluribus' Dave Porter
Q: When you write, what is your instrument of choice?
Porter explains he is a keyboard player by trade and starts from improvisation, building from a tone rather than a melody, using a looped scene to prompt ideas and recording everything to capture kernels that evolve into the score.

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What is Exploring Humanity Through Sci-Fi about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A thought-provoking mix of in-depth conversations with creators, actors, and behind-the-scenes professionals from sci‑fi, fantasy, and genre cinema. Topics commonly center on character development, production design, storytelling across franchises, and the evolution of long-running series, with many episodes exploring how large casts and complex mythologies are balanced with human, emotional cores. The show frequently features veteran interviewers drawing out practical insights about set life, writing rooms, and the creative decisions that shape beloved sci‑fi properties. Its standout moments often involve behind-the-scenes anecdotes, cross-franchise comparisons, and enthusiastic dives into world-building that appeal to both superfans and i... more

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1. Dave Porter
2. Simu Liu
3. Winston Duke
4. Joe Russo
5. Hannah John-Kamen
6. Danny Ramirez
7. Hayley Atwell
8. James Marsden

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