Exploring Humanity Through Sci-Fi
Where Imagination Meets What It Means To Be Human
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Today on Exploring Humanity Through Sci-Fi, we venture into the thick, haunting greenery of Panama’s notorious Darien Gap to unpack Indigenous—a chilling survival horror film that premiered at the 2014 Tribeca Film Festival. The movie follows five adventurous friends who set out to explore the remote jungle, despite chilling whispers of murdered teenagers and a deadly cryptid lurking in the shadows. Spoiler alert: it might just be ...
He plays John Henry Irons in the series who is of course Steel. We chat about the complexity of the character, his suit, the effects and more.
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Recorded Live At The Paley Center in New York are Voice Director Andrea Romano, Screenwriter the late great Dwayne McDuffie and in a mini-press conference is actor Christina Hendricks who voices Lois Lane. Special thanks to Gary Mierneau. A Very Special Thanks to The Paley Center.
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This episode dives deep into the bold and thought-provoking animated feature Superman vs. The Elite with exclusive interviews from two fan-favorite voices: George Newbern (Superman) and Pauley Perrette (Lois Lane). Together, they bring insight and energy to a film that asks one of the most provocative questions in superhero storytelling: Is truth and justice still enough in a world that embraces might over morals?
Tim Daly as he reflects on his iconic journey voicing the Man of Steel—culminating in his final performance as Superman in the animated feature Justice League: Doom. From Superman: The Animated Series to the Justice League films, Daly’s voice became synonymous with truth, justice, and quiet strength.
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Straight from the heart of New York City, join us for a special edition of the podcast recorded live at the Directors Guild Theater, where we celebrate the epic conclusion to The Death of Superman saga—Reign of the Supermen. We take you behind the velvet rope with exclusive red carpet interviews featuring the voices and visionaries who brought this bold chapter of DC animation to life.
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Five cast members from Superman (2025)—Edi Gathegi, María Gabriela de Faría, Isabela Merced, Nathan Fillion, and Anthony Carrigan—from each side of the fence, help explore the minds of these metahumans. From reluctant villains to grumpy geniuses, these characters bring complexity, charisma, and chaos to James Gunn’s reimagined DC Universe. Hear how each actor shaped their role.
A look into the making of Superman (2025) with interviews supplied by Warner Bros., featuring writer-director James Gunn and the film’s lead stars: David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan, and Nicholas Hoult. From character development to casting choices, we explore how Gunn reimagined the Man of Steel for a new generation.
In this episode, we sit down with actor Gaius Charles, known to fans as the charismatic Brian “Smash” Williams from Friday Night Lights, and now the voice behind Batwing in Batman: Bad Blood. Gaius opens up about stepping into the world of DC Comics, embracing an unfamiliar superhero, and what it took to bring Luke Fox to life through voice alone.
This week, we descend into the heart of cinematic horror with an exclusive look at the mind-bending thriller The Sound. Set in the unforgiving high altitudes of a remote mountain range, The Sound follows a group of elite climbers whose expedition takes a horrifying turn when they encounter something far beyond the natural world—an ancient, malevolent force that defies comprehension.
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In this chilling and cinematic episode, we sit down with legendary screenwriter and director David Koepp—the mind behind iconic films like Jurassic Park, Spider-Man, and Panic Room—to talk about his foray into immersive audio storytelling with the Audible Original horror drama, Yard Work.
Koepp shares the eerie inspiration behind the story, which follows a grieving widower and former surgeon—played by the one and only Kevin Bacon—a...
In this episode of Exploring Humanity Through Sci-Fi, we venture into the unknown with acclaimed actor David Clennon, whose career has spanned groundbreaking science fiction and deeply human storytelling. From his unforgettable role as Palmer in John Carpenter’s The Thing, to Miles Drentell in Thirtysomething and now Kurt in the mind-bending film, The Sound, Clennon has consistently portrayed characters who confront mystery, menace...
In this episode of Exploring Humanity Through Sci-Fi, a deep dive into Artificial, the groundbreaking interactive sci-fi series created by Bernie Su and Evan Mandery. The story centers on Sophie Lin, an artificial human designed by Dr. Matt Lin to explore the question: what makes us human? Through intimate live-streamed interactions with viewers, Artificial blurs the boundary between scripted narrative and real-time choice, invited...
On Byte, Ironheart, Marvel Studios’ latest Disney+ series that blends tech, magic, and heart. In this episode, we explore the making of the show through exclusive interviews with the cast and creators, including Dominique Thorne, Anthony Ramos, Ryan Coogler, Chinaka Hodge, and Angela Barnes.
Dominique Thorne reprises her role as Riri Williams, first introduced in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. Anthony Ramos plays Parker Robbins, ...
From the roundtables at SDCC are Bruce W. Timm, Kevin Conroy, Ray Wise, Tara Strong, Brian Azzarello. and bonus comments from Mark Hamill with special thanks to Gary Miereanu
I chatted with co-creators Rhett C. Bruno and Jaime Castle as we look at the story of James Crowley, stuck between life and death to hunt down all kinds of supernatural evil creatures. A strange back robbery involving frozen bank vault gets Crowley on the case but there's much more. We discuss world building and how this came together.
From 2018, I interviewed the cast and their director in a roundtable setting and also covered the red carpet. This is a compilation of these interviews that include director Mitzi Peirone and her actors, Madeline Brewer, Sarah Hay, and Imogen Waterhouse. Plus I chat with composer Michael Gatt.
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