Best Scott Benedict Podcasts (2025)

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Olivia Colman and Benedict Cumberbatch's War of Wit in 'The Roses' 19:15

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“We had wanted to work together for a long time,” Benedict Cumberbatch tells Newsweek’s H. Alan Scott, reflecting on the project that finally united him with Olivia Colman. The new film adaptation of Warren Adler’s 1981 novel The War of the Roses was also made into a hit 1989 film starring Michael Douglas, Kathleen Turner and Danny DeVito. “It take…

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Byte: “Becoming Marcus: Benedict Wong on Horror, Humanity, and the Twisted Threads of Weapons” 4:26

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On Byte, Benedict Wong joins us to unpack his transformative role in Zach Cregger’s genre-defying horror film Weapons. Known for his commanding presence across sci-fi and fantasy, Wong steps into new territory as Marcus, a school principal whose descent into monstrous chaos is as tragic as it is terrifying. 🧠 Inside the Episode: 🎭 The Making of Mar…

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Time Capsule 413: A journey through memory, meaning, and the future 19:46

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Episode 413 brings together creators and performers who challenge what it means to be human, to belong, and to imagine beyond the stars. 🔦 Featured Interviews: Ross Marquand on Descendent The actor opens up about the emotional toll and transformative process behind his role in Descendent, a film that blurs the line between trauma and transcendence.…

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The End Credits for the Week: Luxury, Lies, and Louis Vuitton (with Kackie) 33:56

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Louis Vuitton dropped its new makeup line, and the prices are... INSANE! (Who is buying this stuff?!) Newsweek’s H. Alan Scott brings in beauty influencer (and friend of the pod) Kackie to help decide if it's iconic or just a cash grab. (Spoiler alert: It’s a cash grab.) PLUS, we're sounding off on the Muppets coming to Broadway, Kesha's omnisexual…

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Emmy Nominee Michael Urie Spills on 'Shrinking', 'Oh, Mary!', and ‘Ugly Betty’ 26:12

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He's an Emmy nominee, a Broadway star, and an absolute delight. The one and only Michael Urie stopped by the Newsweek office in New York for a live chat with H. Alan Scott to discuss it all! Hear him talk about his nomination for Shrinking, what it's like having Harrison Ford in his phone, his current stage hit Oh, Mary!, and whether he thinks we'l…

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Explore Weekly; Wizards, Wastelands & Emmy-Worthy Aliens 10:19

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This week on Explore Weekly, we dive deep into the genre multiverse with the biggest headlines from sci-fi, fantasy, horror, and comics. From Middle-earth to the Mojave Wasteland, Emmy buzz to alien invasions—here’s what’s lighting up the internet: 🏆 2025 Hugo Awards: We break down some the winners 🧙‍♂️ Gandalf & Frodo Return: First look at Hunt fo…

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BONUS: ‘The Roses’ Director Jay Roach on Directing Olivia Colman and Benedict Cumberbatch 27:30

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Director Jay Roach (Austin Powers, Bombshell) joins Newsweek’s H. Alan Scott for a can't-miss conversation about his new film, 'The Roses.' He shares what it was like directing Benedict Cumberbatch and Olivia Colman. "You could just have the cameras be in the right place and trust the great script,” Roach says about their talent. From iconic comedi…

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Rewind: Murderbot's Noma Dumezweni & David Dastmalchian: Compassion, Code, and Colonies 4:40

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In this episode, we dive into the layered performances behind Murderbot, the sci-fi adaptation that’s redefining what it means to be human, augmented, and emotionally resilient. Joining us are Noma Dumezweni, who brings a quiet ferocity to Dr. Mensah, and David Dastmalchian, whose portrayal of Gurathin pulses with tension between cybernetic precisi…

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Jeff Hiller on His 'Somebody Somewhere' Emmy Surprise 30:18

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He’s the friend we all wish we had as Joel on HBO's Somebody Somewhere, and now he's an Emmy nominee! The wonderful Jeff Hiller joins Newsweek’s H. Alan Scott to talk about his shocking—and richly deserved—nomination. We discuss his new book, Actress of a Certain Age: My Twenty Year Trail to Overnight Success, a hilarious and honest look at his 20-…

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Trek Tuesday: Valerie Weiss on Directing Star Trek and Storytelling 13:44

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This week on Trek Tuesday, we’re joined by one of the most intellectually and artistically gifted directors in the Star Trek universe—Valerie Weiss. With a PhD from Harvard Medical School in biological chemistry and a passion for cinematic storytelling, Valerie brings a rare fusion of scientific insight and emotional depth to her work behind the ca…

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Experience is the New Anchor for Physical Retail 2:42

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What happens when a department store transforms into a destination featuring champagne bars, spas, and digital concierges? The retail revolution is here, and Printemps' Manhattan flagship exemplifies how smart retailers are reinventing physical shopping spaces for today's experience-hungry consumers. The fundamental truth reshaping retail today is …

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UFOs, Trauma, and Truth: Peter Cilella on His Debut Feature Descendent 15:41

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In this episode, I chat with writer and director Peter Cilella to explore his haunting and intimate debut feature, Descendent—a fresh and emotionally charged take on the UFO abduction narrative. The film follows Sean Bruner (played by Ross Marquand) and his wife Andrea (Sarah Bulger) as they prepare for the arrival of their first child. But when Se…

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Byte Scott Brick On Performing Dune Audio 8:31

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Scott doesn't read the books for audio, he performs then. We chat about pronouncing a key Dune house plus we hear a clip from McMillan audio that Scott performs. Subscribe To Sci-Fi Talk Plus Free For One Year TrialBy Tony Tellado

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Byte Matt Betts 4:46

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Writer of the Steampunk themed, Odd Man Out talks about his love of the genre. Start Your Free One Year Trial On Sci-Fi Talk Plus TodayBy Tony Tellado

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End Credits: The Man Behind the Weapons Movie Meme: Clayton Farris 33:34

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He’s stealing scenes in the new movie Weapons and his hot dog moment is already legendary, but there’s more to Clayton Farris than meets the eye. The actor and social media star joins Newsweek’s H. Alan Scott to talk about his viral fame on and off the big screen. Most importantly, Clayton opens up about a major misconception. While audiences are w…

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Is Time Travel Possible? Insights with Dr. Amira Val Baker 17:34

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Dr. Val Baker is a Scientific Research Associate at the Resonance Science Foundation. She earned an MSci in Astrophysics from University College London and a PhD in Astrophysics from Open University under Dr. Andrew Norton. Her research spans binaries, neutron stars, black holes, gamma-ray bursts, AGN and exoplanets. Forward Time Travel via Relativ…

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Sci-Fi Talk Weekly 8/14 — Clayface, Buffy, and Alien Earth 11:57

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Welcome back to Exploring Humanity Through Sci-Fi, where we dive into the stories, creators, and cultural tremors shaping speculative fiction. This week’s Sci-Fi Talk Weekly is packed with genre-defining headlines, character-driven profiles, and a fresh ranking that might just spark a rewatch. 🔥 News Highlights Clayface Takes Shape: The Handmaid’s …

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Rewind: Doctor Who’s 50th Anniversary at San Diego Comic-Con 24:57

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Step into the TARDIS and journey back to the summer of 2013, when the energy at San Diego Comic-Con was electric with anticipation for Doctor Who’s 50th Anniversary. In this special episode of Rewind, we revisit rountable that brought actors and showrunners to celebrate half a century of time-traveling adventures. 🎉 Featured Guests: Matt Smith – Th…

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From Stage to Shadows: Profiling Horror Visionaries Robert Eggers & Zach Cregger 6:58

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In this episode of Exploring Humanity Through Sci-Fi, we dive into the eerie brilliance of two modern horror auteurs: Robert Eggers and Zach Cregger. Though their paths to filmmaking couldn’t be more different—Eggers from the brooding world of theater, Cregger from the irreverent heights of sketch comedy—they’ve each carved out unforgettable spaces…

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Retail's Great Reckoning: Why Stores are Closing Faster than Ever 3:07

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The retail landscape is undergoing a seismic shift that demands our attention. With a projected 15,000 store closures across the United States in 2025, double last year's figure, we're witnessing what can only be described as a retail reckoning. Major players like Macy's, Walgreens, and Rite Aid are scaling back, while European legacy brands such a…

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Ross Marquand Looks Through Sean’s Eyes: Trauma, Light, and Alien Truths 15:00

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In this episode of Exploring Humanity Through Sci-Fi, we dive into the haunting and intimate journey of Sean Bruner, played by Ross Marquand — a security guard grappling with buried trauma as he and his wife Andrea prepare for their first child. After a mysterious encounter with a beam of light, Sean awakens in a hospital with an uncanny ability to…

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Byte JK Simmons And Steven Yeun 2:11

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The two actors talk playing superhero father and son in the adaptation of the Robert Kirkman comic. Start Your Free One Year Trial On Sci-Fi Talk PlusBy Tony Tellado

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Byte: Weapons — A Mystery Beneath the Horror 7:03

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On Byte, a look behind the scenes of Weapons, the enigmatic new film from writer, producer, and director Zack Greggor. On the surface, it’s a horror mystery. But as Julia Garner (Justine) tells us, Weapons is “more than the surface”—a layered, unsettling story that defies genre expectations. 🎬 With a cast including Josh Brolin (Archer) and Alden Eh…

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End Credits: Superman Joins ICE? Making Sense of The Week with Gianmarco Soresi 28:13

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From Mar-a-Lago to the Hollywood Hills, things are getting weird, so we called in the great Gianmarco Soresi to help us process. On the docket: Why is Trump coming for the beloved Gayle King? What’s behind the GOP’s newfound obsession with Sydney Sweeney? And in the most shocking career pivot of the year, why did Dean Cain announce he's joining ICE…

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Bloodlines and Legacy: Behind the Scenes of Outlander: Blood of My Blood 36:37

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In this special press conference edition, we dive into the heart of Outlander: Blood of My Blood, the highly anticipated prequel to the beloved Outlander series. Recorded live with the cast, this episode captures the energy, camaraderie, and creative vision behind the show’s exploration of ancestry, identity, and the enduring pull of legacy. Actors…

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Will The Gilded Age's "Clock Twink" Finally "Get Into Some Trouble"? Ben Ahlers Weighs In. 26:14

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We’re winding the clock with Ben Ahlers, who plays fan-favorite Jack Treacher on The Gilded Age! In our chat, we dive into the incredible social media response to the series and Ben's reaction to being affectionately dubbed the "clock twink." Ben also breaks down Jack's massive Season 3 arc, which saw his character finally find success and wealth w…

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Starfighters, Wizards, And Castings On Explore Weekly For August 7th 11:37

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This week’s roundup is a pulse-check on genre storytelling, has Tony dives into this week's headlines. Including: 🧑‍🚀 Star Wars: Starfighter Casting 🎭 Freaker Friday Review 🌍 Alien Earth Review ⚔️ Weapons Review: What We Know 🕷️ Spider-Verse: Spin-Off Confirmed 🧛 Buffy Reboot Casting 😶‍🌫️ A Quiet Place III 🧝 Tales of the Shire: First Look 🎧 Audible…

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What Manny Jacinto Learned From Lindsay Lohan & Jamie Lee Curtis on 'Freakier Friday' 19:48

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Manny Jacinto knows just how special Freakier Friday (August 8) is. “This Freaky Friday story means a lot to so many people.” In the new film, Jacinto plays Eric, a single dad engaged to Lindsay Lohan’s Anna. Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis both reprise their roles from the 2003 original about a mother-daughter switching identities. “I had the benefit o…

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Kat Cunning on Star People, UFOs, and Multi-Layered Identity 17:16

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In this episode of Exploring Humanity Through Sci-Fi, I sat down with the magnetic Kat Cunning—actor, musician, and boundary-breaking performer—whose journey from Broadway to Hollywood has been anything but ordinary. Kat first caught the spotlight in HBO’s The Deuce, a breakout role that opened doors to collaborations with icons like Jennifer Lopez…

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Trek Tuesday: Mike McMahan on Comedy, Canon, and the Heart of Star Trek 23:52

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I beam aboard Mike McMahan—creator and showrunner of Star Trek: Lower Decks. From his early days writing for South Park to co-creating Rick and Morty, McMahan has carved out a unique space in genre storytelling, blending irreverent humor with deep reverence for sci-fi lore. 🎙️ In this candid conversation, McMahan shares: How his comedy roots shaped…

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Six Critical Challenges Facing Today's Retail Executives 4:23

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The retail landscape is experiencing unprecedented turbulence, and I'll take you deep into the six critical challenges reshaping the industry. Rising inflation and tariff-driven cost pressures top the list, creating a complex balancing act as retailers struggle to maintain margins while keeping prices palatable for increasingly cost-conscious consu…

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Inside the King of the Hill Revival with the Showrunner & Cast 29:56

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Get ready for a trip back to Arlen, Texas! We chatted with an all-star lineup from the past and future of King of the Hill: showrunner Saladin Patterson, and iconic voice actors Stephen Root (Bill), Toby Huss (Kahn), and Lauren Tom (Minh). We get the inside scoop on reviving the series for a modern audience while preserving its unique heart and sou…

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Rewind On Mr. Robot - “Welcome to fsociety” 15:55

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A deep dive into the pilot of Mr. Robot, we revisit the moment Rami Malek’s Elliot Anderson—a brilliant but troubled cybersecurity engineer—is pulled into the underground world of digital revolutionaries. Recruited by Christian Slater’s enigmatic Mr. Robot, Elliot becomes the unlikely face of fsociety, a hacker collective with one radical goal: to …

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Byte The Long Walk At SDCC 12:17

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From the SDCC Red Carpet are David Jonsson, Garrett Wareing, Writer JT Mollner , Mark Hamill, Roy Lee and Tut Nyuot Start Your Free One Year Trial At Sci-Fi Talk PlusBy Tony Tellado

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Byte Predator Badlands At SDCC 4:32

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From the red carpet are Alec Gillis, director Dan Trachtenberg, actors Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi and Elle Fanning . Special thanks to 20th Century Fox Start Your Free One Year Trial At Sci-Fi Talk Plus, TodayBy Tony Tellado

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A Conversation with Marc Maron on Panic, Politics, and Podcasting 27:54

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Marc Maron joins Newsweek’s H. Alan Scott to break down his incredible new HBO comedy special, Panicked. Holding nothing back, he argues that a comic doesn’t have a responsibility to be political in the age of Trump. "I do not think it's that comics' responsibility to do anything but be funny." To that, Maron roasts the left for its infighting, jok…

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End Credits: Zach Noe Towers Joins for Celebrity Romance Rumors, Scandals & Bad Decisions 33:46

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This week, comedian Zach Noe Towers joins Newsweek’s H. Alan Scott for a whirlwind ride through the pop culture circus you didn’t know you needed. We’re talking the totally random (and kind of perfect?) romance rumors between Pamela Anderson and Liam Neeson, the alleged Katy Perry–Justin Trudeau connection that has the internet ina. tizzy, and why …

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Rewind On Gotham: Origins in the Shadows 30:42

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A dive into the gritty origins of Gotham, the noir-tinged series that reimagined the aftermath of Bruce Wayne’s tragic loss. Developed by Bruno Heller, Gotham explores the city’s descent into chaos and the rise of its most iconic figures—before the Bat ever took flight. Recorded live at New York Comic Con, this roundtable features candid conversati…

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Explore Weekly Has Superhero Box Office And A New War Of The Worlds 10:53

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On this week’s edition of Explore Weekly, I venture into the multiverse of sci-fi, fantasy, horror, and comics with some fresh headlines. 🚨 Headlines & Highlights War of the Worlds Reimagined Ice Cube leads an immersive reboot debuting on Prime, blending catastrophe with cutting-edge tech in a cyber-thriller format. Box Office Battles: Fantastic Fo…

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Trump’s Tariffs Could Ruin Your Makeup Bag: A Chat with the Lipstick Lesbians 57:22

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What do rising beauty prices and a full beat have in common? Trump’s tariffs. In this episode, we break down how the beauty industry could be the next casualty in the ongoing trade war — from skyrocketing costs on imported cosmetics to the impact on your go-to lipstick shades. Joining us to unpack the glam and the gloom are the fabulous Lipstick Le…

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Rewind: Resident Alien Season One 32:31

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A look back at the start of the series compiled from interviews done at New York Comic Con and via Zoom with Alan Tudyk, Sara Tomko, Corey Reynolds, Alice Wetterlund, Levi Fiehler, and showrunner Chris Sheridan. A fond until we meet again to this series, reliving its promising start. Start Your Free One Year Trial On Sci-Fi Talk Plus, Today.…

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Sara Tomko on the Humanity and Complexity of Resident Alien's multi-layered Characters 17:55

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In this episode of Sci-Fi Talk, host Tony Tellado chats with guest Sara Tomko, who plays a multilayered character on the hit series "Resident Alien". They dive into the complex dynamics of her character, Asta, as she navigates the fine line between being a mother and a best friend. Sara also sheds light on her on and off-screen chemistry with her c…

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Cayley Giene 23:10

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Talented make-up artist talks about her work on Resident Alien, The Arrowverse, Peacemaker and Wayward Pines. We chat about her influences in make-up as well. Start Your Free One Year Trial For Sci-Fi Talk PlusBy Tony Tellado

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Trek Tuesday: Alan Ruck on Redeeming Captain Harriman 22:54

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On this Trek Tuesday episode, Alan Ruck to explores his return to the Star Trek universe in Star Trek: Of Gods and Men. We talked about how the 2008 fan film allowed him to revisit and expand the character of Captain John Harriman, originally introduced in Star Trek: Generations. Alan shared his excitement about giving Harriman more depth and agenc…

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Why Your Brand's Digital Experience Matters More Than You Think 5:00

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The digital shelf has officially become the front door to retail, and brands ignoring this reality are missing the bigger picture. Profitero's "US Digitally Influenced Shopper Report for 2025" delivers a wake-up call that demands attention: digital touchpoints influence three times more purchases than e-commerce sales figures alone suggest. While m…

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Star People Looks At A UFO Story Grounded With Human Issues. 19:53

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Star People, a hauntingly powerful sci-fi film that blurs the line between survival and obsession. Director Adam Finberg walks us through the mysterious allure of extraterrestrial discovery, while actors Eddie Martinez and Adriana Aluna Martinez bring raw insight into portraying immigrants chasing hope across the blistering Arizona desert. Together…

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Br. Bruno Santana's sermon the for Seventh Sunday after Pentecost, July 27, 2025 9:54

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Fantastic Four – First Steps World Premiere Revelations 7:04

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In this star-studded episode, we take you behind the scenes of one of the most anticipated Marvel reboots—Fantastic Four: First Steps From the dazzling blue carpet event are: Vanessa Kirby Pedro Pascal Julia Garner Joseph Quinn Sarah Niles Ralph Ineson Ebon Moss-Bachrach Michael Giacchino Matt Shakman Start Your Free One Year Trial Today On Sci-Fi …

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Byte Switches On Freaker Friday 5:36

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The film reunites the unforgettable duo of Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan, alongside visionary director Nisha Ganatra, for a nostalgic-yet-fresh conversation about their upcoming reimagining of the cult classic Freaky Friday. Start Your Free One Year Trial Today To Sci-Fi Talk Plus Take a test drive with free episodes and videos.…

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End Credits: Hot Takes & Higher Standards with Franchesca Ramsey 39:26

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This week Franchesca Ramsey joins Newsweek’s H. Alan Scott to sift through the pop culture chaos that was this week. We’re talking Trisha Paytas’ reincarnation theory following the death of Ozzy Osbourne (yes, really). Also, after the deaths of Osbourne, Cosby Show star Malcolm-Jamal Warner, and Hulk Hugan, could people just stop dying this week?! …