Exploring Humanity Through Sci-Fi

Supergirl Season 3: Prioritizing Identity, Exploring Relationships, and Balancing Heroic Duties

Today on rewind and a delve into the highlights and intricacies of Supergirl Season Three. Join host Tony Tellado as he converses with series stars including Melissa Benoist, Jeremy Jordan, Mehcad Brooks, and David Harewood. Listen in as they explore Supergirl's journey through grief, identity, and complex relationships, while grappling with new villains and fascinating plot points such as parallel universes and iconic comic book adaptations. In this episode, they also touch on evolving character dynamics, iconic costumes, the addition of new Martian characters, and fan-favorite musical episodes. For fans of sci-fi, comics, and superhero narratives, this is an episode filled with insightful reflections and behind-the-scenes anecdotes from the talented cast of Supergirl. Tune in and relive the adventures of Kara Zor-El as we explore the human side of our favorite super-powered heroes.

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Rod Roddenberry Reflects on His Father's Impact and The Timelessness of Star Trek

Welcome to a captivating episode of the Sci-Fi Talk Podcast, where I celebrate the profound legacy of Star Trek on Trek Tuesday. In this special edition, host Tony Tellado chatted with Rod Roddenberry, to delve into the visionary world of his father, Gene Roddenberry. They explore the enduring influence of Star Trek, its message of infinite diversity, and how it continues to shape our understanding of humanity. Rod shares personal anecdotes about Gene Roddenberry's genius and the challenges of humanizing his father for audiences. The episode covers the impact of Star Trek's diverse narrative on our cultural landscape. Get ready for a heartfelt journey through time, celebrating the past, present, and future of one of science fiction's most beloved universes.

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Why Forbidden Planet Changed Sci-Fi Forever

In this episode of Exploring Humanity Through Sci-Fi, I take a deep dive  into the groundbreaking 1956 classic Forbidden Planet—a film that didn’t just define a genre, but reshaped it. 🎬

Let's explore:

• 🚀 The futuristic story that reimagined Shakespeare’s The Tempest

• 🎭 A legendary cast including Leslie Nielsen, Walter Pidgeon, and Anne Francis

• 🤖 The creation and legacy of Robby the Robot—science fiction’s first true mechanical star

• 🛠️ Innovative production choices, visual effects, and set designs that inspired Star Trek, Doctor Who, The Twilight Zone, and more

• 🎶 The pioneering electronic score that broke all the rules—and almost got banned from the Oscars

• 📚 The deeper meanings and metaphors behind the monster, the Krell, and Morbius's mind

Whether you're a lifelong fan or discovering it for the first time, this deep dive into Forbidden Planet will give you a newfound appreciation for its timeless impact on science fiction storytelling.

🎧 Listen now and discover why this film still influences your favorite shows and movies today!

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Byte Invincible's Robert Kirkman

The co-creator of the comic talks about what it means to be in this superhero universe for this Amazon Prime animated series. 

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Byte James Bond Producer Barbara Broccoli

The James Bond producer talks about where the Bonds props are stored. Plus she answers if a former Bond would have ever been a villain, and what makes a change in the tone of the films. From 2020.

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Rewind Eureka

Interviews compiled from two different roundtables at San Diego Comic Con,with showrunners  Jaime Paglia, Bruce Miller, actors Salli Richardson-Whitfield, Colin Ferguson, Neil Grayston and Wil Wheaton.

Bruce Miller, co-showrunner: "It was always based on character. So when you get into a scene, you're bearing the fruit of the plant the seed that Jamie Paglia planted, which is you have all these people who are genuinely interested interesting and have genuine point of views and all, you know, you know, they're not, they're not kind of surfacey comic characters. They they're real people, pretty grounded."

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Explore Weekly Has News On Project Hail Mary, Paradise, And Last Of Us

I have news on Project Hail Mary With Ryan Gosling, Paradise may have a new villain, The Last Of Us season two review, a new horror competition series from Greg Nicotero, Doctor Who season two review and more. 

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Barry Bostwick

From 2016, Talented actor talks about his role in Skirtschasers and his other webseries, Inside The Extras Studio. He also speaks quite candidly on the shadowcasts of Rocky Horror Picture Show.

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Trek Tuesday Special Volume 2

This episode has Glenn Dakin author of Star Trek Nerd Search Quibbles With Tribbles. Jason Matthew Smith talks director Justin Linn. Plus he reflects on losing two members of the Trek family in Anton Yelchin and Leonard Nimoy. Jonathan Frakes talks Star Trek First Contact, his cast and directing other Star Trek shows, 

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Major Thomas: The Rise of a Humble Hero in Comics

Welcome to Sci-Fi Talk Podcast Plus! In today's episode, we're delving into the creative mind of Omar Morales, a remarkable storyteller and Guinness Book of World Records holder for the largest comic book. Omar's latest graphic novel, "Major Thomas," explores the incredible journey of a Mexican American farm worker who transcends his humble beginnings to become an astronaut on the first hyperspace mission. With artwork by Serge Akuna and Mal Mora, "Major Thomas" is a Comixology original that's sure to captivate fans of sci-fi, fantasy, and comics. We'll discuss how Omar's personal inspirations from real-life stories and films like "Gattaca" shaped this graphic novel, all while celebrating the diverse, all-Latino creative team behind the project. Tune in as we explore how "Major Tomas" reflects the human spirit and perseverance, highlighting the theme of rising from humble origins to achieve greatness. 

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