Exploring Humanity Through Sci-Fi

Paola Lázaro — actor, playwright, and creator of unforgettable characters. Best known for portraying Juanita “Princess” Sanchez on AMC’s The Walking Dead (2020–2022) and Angela Gomez in Netflix’s Obliterated (2023). She holds a Master’s degree in Playwriting from Columbia University, a foundation that deeply informs her approach to character creation and emotional storytelling.

In this episode, Tony chatted with Paola Lázaro for a vibrant, honest, and deeply creative conversation about her journey from playwright to screen actor, the moment she was cast as Princess in 2020, and how she shaped one of the most distinctive characters in The Walking Dead universe.

Paola opens up about the craft behind Princess — her humor, her trauma, her resilience — and how she infused the character with her own lived experiences and artistic instincts. She also dives into Princess’s evolving relationship with Mercer, exploring the emotional layers, trust-building, and vulnerability that made the pairing a fan favorite.

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August brings a mix of celebration, reinvention, and reflection across the genre landscape. From DC’s latest casting shakeups to Marvel retrospectives, from animated Warhammer to the future of Children of Blood and Bone, this episode captures the pulse of where sci‑fi, horror, and comics are heading next.

DC AND MARVEL

HORROR AND DARK FANTASY'S BIG SWINGS

TV STREAMING EXPANDING AND BIG BETS

RANKING ALL MCU MOVIES


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A Conversation with Emmy Nominee Ashley Michelle Marsh**

Where Characters Live, We Learn Who They Are

In this episode Tony Tellado Zoomed with Ashley Michelle Marsh, Emmy‑nominated set decorator for Pluribus, for a deeper exploration of the lived‑in spaces that define the show’s emotional core. Ashley’s work doesn’t just fill rooms — it reveals character psychology, hidden tensions, and the uncanny dualities that run through the series.

Carol’s Home: Building Familiarity in a Fractured World

The Supermarket Built by the Others

Air Force One: Authenticity with a Twist

Las Vegas: Elvis’s Suite Without the Excess

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Strange New Worlds hitting Season Four is a milestone — not just for the series, but for modern Trek itself. This season is bolder, stranger, more emotionally charged, and the cast you spoke with brings that evolution into sharp focus. These show notes lean into your signature blend of character insight, thematic resonance, and production craft.

In this episode, Tony attended a press day with the with the cast at the start of season two to explore how relationships deepen, identities evolve, and the show continues to push the boundaries of what Star Trek can be.

Anson Mount on Pike & Number One: Trust, Command, and Quiet Intimacy
Paul Wesley & Ethan Peck: Finding Their Chemistry as Kirk & Spock
Melissa Navia on “Among the Lotus Eaters”: Trauma, Memory & Resilience

Rebecca Romijn: Finding Una Chin‑Riley Through Her Own History
Paul Wesley on Crafting His Kirk
Melissa Navia & Celia Rose Gooding on Trek’s Enduring Appeal


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Composer of Pluribus, Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, El Camino

In this episode, Tony chats with Dave Porter, the award‑winning composer behind the sonic identity of Pluribus. Known for his long‑standing creative partnership with Vince Gilligan — beginning with Breaking Bad and continuing across multiple series — Porter brings a rare combination of classical training, electronic innovation, and narrative instinct to every project he touches.

This conversation explores how Porter shaped the sound of Pluribus, from the unexpected use of vocals in the main theme to the way he threads vocal textures throughout the score. He breaks down how his classical foundation led him to electronic music, how experimentation became a core part of his process, and why one of his standout pieces draws inspiration from 1970s cinematic style.

Tony also asks the question only Pluribus fans would dare: If Dave were absorbed into the collective, how would it change his music? His answer is as thoughtful as it is surprising.

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