Exploring Humanity Through Sci-Fi

In this star-studded episode of Byte, we hit the red carpet at the Los Angeles premiere of Black Phone 2 —a bold new chapter from Blumhouse and Universal. With exclusive audio from the event, we dive into the minds behind the movie and explore the risks, artistry, and vision that shaped this thrilling sequel.

• 🎤 Arianna Rivas shares her excitement and personal connection to the film’s emotional core.

• ✍️...

Step onto the grid with us in this electrifying episode of Byte, recorded live from the European premiere of Tron Ares. We’re bringing you exclusive red carpet audio—courtesy of Disney—and candid insights from the stars and creatives behind the highly anticipated sci-fi epic.

• 🎭 Jared Leto reflects on the film’s central theme of identity and digital legacy.

• 👩‍💼 Gillian Anderson introduces us to her enigm...

In this concluding episode of Rewind On The Boys, we go full throttle into the heart of Season Two with an all-star Zoom roundtable featuring the powerhouse cast: Jack Quaid (Hughie), Erin Moriarty (Starlight), Karl Urban (Billy Butcher), Laz Alonso (Mother’s Milk), Chace Crawford (The Deep), and Jesse T. Usher (A-Train).

From behind-the-scenes chaos to character deep dives, this candid conversation pulls back the curtain on the se...

Welcome to Explore Weekly, your cosmic compass for the latest in sci-fi, horror, comics, and fantasy. This week’s roundup is bursting with streaming hits, a spooky list, Broadway-bound musicals, and interplanetary intrigue:

🦸‍♂️ Superman Scores on Streaming The Man of Steel flies high in the digital realm, proving that capes and clicks go hand in hand.

🚀 Mads Mikkelsen Stranded in Ami A haunting new sci-fi film places Mikkelsen a...

In this revealing conversation, we sit down with Michael Emerson during the height of Lost’s cultural dominance to unpack the layered, elusive, and often unsettling character of Ben Linus—or was it Henry Gale? From his chilling debut as a mysterious captive to his evolution into one of television’s most complex antagonists, Emerson shares insights into the psychological depth, moral ambiguity, and quiet menace that made Ben unforge...

Boldly going where speculation meets celebration, Trek Tuesday has Jeremy Vilmur of Strange New Pod—to explore the final frontier of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds. Recorded during the lead-up to Season 2, each episode was a spirited mix of deep Trek lore, character analysis, and hopeful predictions for what lay ahead.

🚀 What We Covered:

• Our wishlist for Season 2: new alien encounters, legacy character returns, and bold stor...

In this episode, I chat with the multitalented Chris Giarmo—vocalist, performer, and now solo artist behind the  new tracks of Boys Don't Fight, featuring the sci-fi-inspired Megaman. You may know Chris from his standout role in the Broadway production of American Utopia, where his voice helped bring David Byrne’s vision to life. But today, we dive into Chris’s own creative universe.

🎧 What we cover:

• The origin story of Boys...

In this episode of Byte, A look at the pulse of Tron Ares with two of its stars—Evan Peters and Gillian Anderson—as they share insights into their roles and the film’s bold direction.

🎙️ Episode Highlights:

• Gillian Anderson reveals what drew her to the enigmatic role of Elizabeth Dillinger and how she approached the legacy of the Tron universe.

• Evan Peters discusses working with director Joachim Rønning and how he shaped t...

In this electrifying episode of Byte, we dive deep into the digital frontier of Tron Ares with star and producer Jared Leto and visionary director Joachim Rønning.

🎬 Topics Covered:

• Jared Leto shares his personal connection to the Tron universe and why this story resonates with him.

• Joachim Rønning reveals his creative vision for Tron Ares and what he aimed to bring to the franchise.

• Behind the scenes: Jared Leto’s role ...

Episode Title: Behind the Masks: Conflict & Connection in The Boys Season Two

Description: In this electrifying first installment of our two-part roundtable series, Rewind On The Boys dives deep into the emotional and explosive dynamics of Season Two. Host [Your Name] welcomes an all-star Zoom panel featuring:

• Antony Starr (Homelander)

• Aya Cash (Stormfront)

• Giancarlo Esposito (Stan Edgar)

• Eric Kripke (Showrunner)

• ...

In this episode, we dive deep into the shadows of Gotham with Joe Sutliffe Sanders, author of Batman: The Animated Series, a scholarly yet accessible exploration of one of the most beloved animated shows of all time. Whether you're a lifelong fan or just discovering the series, this conversation peels back the layers of what makes Batman: The Animated Series so enduring, influential, and artistically groundbreaking.

 It's Trek Tuesday again,  with  a special guest joining us, the incredibly talented Roberto Campanella! Roberto is an award-winning choreographer who recently worked on the mesmerizing Star Trek episode "Subspace Rhapsody." We'll be diving into the behind-the-scenes details of this musical extravaganza and exploring how Roberto's choreography brought the episode to life. From the challenges of coordinating dance numbers to the sea...

In this expansive episode of Rewind, host Tony brings together a constellation of voices from the groundbreaking Nat Geo series Mars. Compiled from one-on-one and roundtable interviews at NYCC, SDCC, and a special New York Mars event, this episode explores the intersection of science fiction and science fact through the lens of one of television’s most ambitious hybrid series.

🎬 Featuring conversations with cast members and scient...

In this episode of Byte, we go beyond the screen to meet the creative minds who shaped the look, feel, and emotional texture of The Long Walk, Lionsgate’s chilling adaptation of Stephen King’s dystopian classic.

🎙️ Featured Guests

• 🧠 JT Mollner, screenwriter, on adapting King’s stripped-down narrative 

• 🎨 Nicholas LePage, production designer, on building a world that feels both timeless and eerily familiar— 

• 👗 Heather N...

In this special episode of Byte, we step into the boots of the young actors who bring The Long Walk to life. Adapted from Stephen King’s chilling dystopian novel, the film follows 100 teenage boys forced to walk without rest—until only one remains. Audio provided by Lionsgate.

🎬 Meet the Walkers Hear from the rising stars behind the numbers:

• 🟦 Ben Wang as Hank Olson (#46)

• 🟥 Charlie Plummer as Gary Barkovitch (#5)

• 🟨 Co...

Tony Tellado caught with this visionary artist and storyteller James Gurney, creator of the beloved Dinotopia series, at a convention. Gurney shares the origins of his fantastical world where humans and dinosaurs coexist in harmony, and reflects on the immersive storytelling, intricate world-building, and painterly techniques that brought it to life.

From floating cities to dinosaur philosophers, Gurney’s work invites readers into ...

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 Timm – visionary co-creator and guiding force

• 🛠️ Eric Radomski – series producer and stylistic architect

• 🎭 Diane Pershing – the voice of Poison Ivy

• 🦸 Loren Lester – Robin/Ni...

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 between religious fundamentalism and scientific inquiry, and Bova’s vision for humanity’s future among the stars.

Bova shares his thoughts on terraforming, the search for extraterrestrial ...