Exploring Humanity Through Sci-Fi

This holiday episode brings a feast for film lovers as Tony sits down with Donald Mowat, the celebrated Make-Up Department Head for Dune. Together, they carve into the artistry behind one of cinema’s most visually striking epics.

✨ Designing Duke Leto Donald walks us through the creative process of shaping Duke Leto’s look, balancing subtle character cues with the grandeur of Denis Villeneuve’s vision.

🎥 The Challenges of Dune Don...

In this episode, Tony Zooms with acclaimed actor Russell Hornsby for a wide-ranging conversation about craft, legacy, and the joy of storytelling. Hornsby opens up about the roles that have defined his career and the lessons he’s carried with him along the way.

✨ Playing Don King Russell shares how embodying the legendary boxing promoter was about tapping into showmanship and theatricality. He reveals that the role allowed him to e...

In this episode, we go behind the scenes with two titans of the make-up world: Bruce Grayson and Jeff McKinnon. From red carpets to starships, their work has shaped how we see Hollywood’s biggest icons.

Bruce Grayson, his lifelong passion that led Bruce to become the Make-Up Department Head for The Oscars, The Emmys, The Golden Globes, and The Grammys. I caught up with him while he’s in the thick of prepping Mariah Carey’s Holiday ...

In this  episode, Tony Tellado Zooms with Alan Tudyk, who voices Cademus Pryde in WondLa. They explore the layered psychology of his character, including a pivotal “chess match” moment that defines the stakes of the series. The conversation also touches on the resonant theme “There is No Them, Just Us”—a message that echoes across Alan’s work.

Beyond WondLa, Alan shares insights this year's projects: Creature Commandos, Superman, a...

Step onto the Emerald Carpet at Lincoln Center with Byte as we celebrate the New York City premiere of Wicked For Good. This episode brings you  interviews courtesy of Universal Pictures, featuring the cast and creative minds who brought Oz to life in dazzling new ways.

Featured Interviews

• 🎥 Alice Brooks – Cinematographer

• 🎭 Bowen Yang 

• 🌟 Bronwyn James 

• 🎶 Ethan Slater 

• 💫 Marissa Bode

• 🧙 Jeff Goldblum 

Bon...

From the dazzling Emerald Carpet at Lincoln Center, Byte takes you inside the New York City premiere of Wicked For Good. This special episode celebrates the artistry behind Universal Pictures’ reimagining of the beloved story, with exclusive conversations from the creative teams who brought Oz to life.

Featured Interviews (courtesy of Universal Pictures)

• 🎧 Nancy Nugent – Sound Department

• 🎼 Jack Dolman – Music Department

• ...

Step through the gate with us as we revisit Stargate Origins, the ambitious web mini-series that expanded the mythology of one of science fiction’s most enduring franchises.

In this episode, we sit down with director Mercedes Bryce Morgan to explore the making of the 10-part digital series, later cut into the feature-length film Stargate Origins: Catherine. Morgan shares her vision for telling the untold story of Catherine Langford...

In this episode, I chatted with filmmaker Kyra Elise Gardner—writer, producer, editor, and director of Living With Chucky. Gardner’s documentary is more than a chronicle of horror’s most infamous doll; it’s a deeply personal exploration of the creative family behind Chucky and the sacrifices that brought him to life.

Through intimate interviews and behind-the-scenes stories, Gardner weaves together the legacy of the Child’s Play fr...

When Don Mancini brought his iconic killer doll to television, horror fans braced themselves for a new chapter in the Child’s Play legacy. Premiering on SyFy in 2021, Chucky transformed the long-running film franchise into a serialized story that ran for three seasons through 2024. With Brad Dourif once again supplying the chilling voice of Chucky and his daughter Fiona Dourif joining the cast, the series blended nostalgia with fre...

What happens when the King of Wakanda must confront not only an army of undead but also the ghosts of his own past? In Black Panther: Sins of the Father, T’Challa strives to embody excellence—as a fair and worthy king, a global citizen, and an Avenger. But when Wakanda faces its most chilling threat yet, The Black Panther turns to his long-lost father in a battle against forces that test his leadership, his legacy, and his humanity...

A cantankerous alien, a found family, and a war that changes everything.

In this episode, I zoomed with actor and voice legend Gary Anthony Williams, who brings the complex and beloved character Rovender to life in Apple TV+’s animated sci-fi series WondLa. From his gruff wisdom to his unexpected tenderness, Rovender is more than just Eva’s alien companion—he’s a symbol of survival, transformation, and reluctant hope.

In this special episode, we journey back to the beginning of Amazon Prime Video’s The Wheel of Time, revisiting the emotional stakes, character awakenings, and epic world-building that launched the series. Featuring interviews with Zoë Robins, Madeleine Madden, Josha Stradowski, and Marcus Rutherford, we explore how Season One set the tone for a saga of destiny, power, and transformation.

Season One of The Wheel...

Now a monthly edition with news on sci-fi, fantasy, horror, and comics this November has the following

• Reviews From The Running Man
• Frankenstein Crafting A Tale Eternal Exhibit
• Pluribus with star and showrunner
• Colin Farrell on Penguin Season Two
• Welcome To Derry had challenges after strikes
• Changes To Fallout Season Two
• New Documentary on Exorcist: The Hertic
• This month's list : Best Time Travel TV Shows

And More.....

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In this episode of Game Changers, a compilation of interviews with the legendary Kevin Conroy, the definitive voice of Batman for generations of fans. From his formative years at Juilliard—where he shared classrooms and unforgettable memories with Robin Williams—to his groundbreaking career in animation and video games, Conroy reflects on the path that led him to embody Gotham’s greatest hero.

Listeners will hear how his classical ...

This week on Trek Tuesday, Tony welcomed Armin Shimerman, the iconic actor behind Quark from Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. In a deeply personal and wide-ranging conversation, Armin reflects on his wife’s courageous and successful battle against pancreatic cancer.

The episode also dives into Armin’s earliest days in the Star Trek universe, from his first appearance as a Ferengi in The Next Generation to the evolution of Quark on Deep ...

In this exclusive Plus preview, Tony dives into the minds of today’s leading paranormal investigators to uncover what drives them to explore the unknown. Featuring insights from Ghost Adventures’ Zak Bagans, Portals to Hell’s Katrina Weidman and Jack Osbourne, and The Ghosts of Devil’s Perch’s Dave Schrader and psychic medium Cindy Kaza, this episode explores the methods, motivations, and mysteries behind their work.

From haunted p...

In this episode of Byte, Tony takes you behind the curtain of Wicked: One Wonderful Night, the electrifying live special that celebrates the world of Oz like never before. Featuring interviews with Ethan Slater, Bowen Yang, Marissa Bode, Jeff Goldblum, and director Jon M. Chu, this episode explores how the cast and crew brought magic to the stage—while Jon was still deep in post-production on the Wicked film.

From live vocals and c...