Exploring Humanity Through Sci-Fi

Tony chats with One of the creative minds behind Doctor Who: The Runaway, the animated VR short that lets fans step inside the TARDIS and join the Doctor on a high-stakes mission across space and time. With Jodie Whittaker reprising her role as the Thirteenth Doctor, this Oculus Rift experience blends storytelling, interactivity, and sci-fi spectacle in a way that feels like you're really there—sonic screwdriver in hand.

Tony shares his own gameplay impressions, describing the thrill of scanning alien lifeforms, dodging galactic threats, and navigating the TARDIS interior with full 360° immersion. 

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Guest: Brennan Lee Mulligan – Game Master, Writer, Performer, and Co-Creator of Dimension 20.

Legendary Game Master Brennan Lee Mulligan joined me us to discuss the creation of his original online board game—a genre-bending experiment that blends classic tabletop mechanics with digital storytelling flair. Known for his work on Dimension 20, Brennan dives deep into the philosophy of game design, the emotional architecture of roleplay, and the collaborative magic that fuels his crew’s RPG adventures.

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This limited podcast series starts off with one of the driving forces of this classic series in Bruce W. Timm from the roundtables at NYCC. Some great insights into the creation of an animated classic.

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Former Journalist and now producer of documentaries talks about two episodes of Shock Docs on UFO abductions on the Betty And Barney Hill and The Travis Walton cases

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Interview with the author of Star Trek Nerd Search Quibbles With Tribbles. We chat some Dr Who too.

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A 59-Year Celebration Through Voices, Memories, and Missions

My combined three-volume oral history and tribute, weaving together rare interviews, behind-the-scenes reflections, and heartfelt anecdotes from cast and crew across Star Trek: First Contact, Insurrection, and Nemesis. Supplemented by intimate conversations with actors from The Next Generation, Voyager, Deep Space Nine, Enterprise, and even a special Star Trek literary event.  

Featuring 

• 🎙️ Roundtable Revelations: Press junket gems from the TNG movie era

• 📞 Personal Frequencies: Phone, Zoom, and convention interviews with legacy actors

A blend of nostalgia and discovery—part memoir, part documentary, part celebration. Ideal for fans who want to hear oral memories

 

Choreographer for the Subspace Rhapsody episode Roberto Campenella talks putting the dance sequences together and gives us a lesson in the simplest being the hardest.  

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In this special edition of Trends, we dive deep into the evolving world of artificial intelligence—its promises, its pitfalls, and its place in our collective imagination. From speculative fiction to real-world innovation, this episode brings together a dynamic mix of voices shaping how we think about AI.

🔮 Featured Guests:

• Grey Scott, futurist and techno-philosopher, explores the ethical and emotional dimensions of AI’s future.

• Tommy Pallotta (A Scanner Darkly, Waking Life) and Max Pozdorovkin (The Truth About Killer Robots) reflect on AI’s role in storytelling and documentary filmmaking.

• Zack Strauss, screenwriter and director, shares insights on crafting AI-driven narratives that challenge and provoke.

• Brent Spiner and Robert Picardo, beloved for their iconic portrayals of artificial beings in Star Trek, offer personal reflections on how fiction has shaped public perception of AI.

• Chris Longo, editorial director at Den of Geek, weighs in on the cultural moment AI is having—from Hollywood to headlines.

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News on New Frankenstein movie at Venice Film Festival. DC Vs Marvel comparison from Frank Grillo, Dinos in Jurassic World video game, plus a demand from Stephen King in The Long Walk.

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Rewind features my interview with Mickey Sumner, Iddo Goldberg, and Rowan Blanchard. It’s a thoughtful conversation that dives into character psychology, the show’s sociopolitical allegories, and the actors’ collaborative dynamics on set. 

Rowan Blanchard & Mickey Sumner Interview: explores how Alexandra Cavill and Bess Till navigate grief, loyalty, and moral ambiguity.

Iddo Goldberg Interview: offers a look into Bennett Knox’s role in Layton’s pirate train mission.

Bonus Comments: Timothy V Murphy

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