Exploring Humanity Through Sci-Fi

At D23, the future of genre storytelling feels electric — and in this special episode of Byte, Tony brings listeners inside the heart of the celebration with exclusive conversations courtesy of Disney. From the Marvel multiverse to Camp Half‑Blood to the far reaches of the galaxy, this episode showcases three creators and performers stepping into defining new chapters of their characters.

Paul Bettany, who returns to explore one of Marvel’s most enigmatic and emotionally rich characters. Bettany reflects on the evolving identity of Vision, From the halls of D23 to the shores of Camp Half‑Blood, Walker Scobell shares his excitement for the next chapter of Percy Jackson, and Eman Esfandi, who returns as Ezra Bridger in Ahsoka Season Two.  

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At D23, the galaxy feels closer than ever — and in this special episode of Byte, Tony brings listeners inside the celebration with exclusive conversations courtesy of Disney+. With Dave Filoni, Hayden Christensen, and Rosario Dawson all taking the stage, this episode captures the anticipation, emotion, and creative fire powering Ahsoka Season Two. 

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Tony Zooms  with Tim Soergel, Emmy‑nominated stunt performer for Fallout, whose work inside the iconic Power Armor helped define the series’ brutal, immersive action. Tim shares what it’s really like to embody one of the most recognizable figures in the Fallout universe — from the physical toll to the creative thrill — and how the stunt team brought the wasteland to life with authenticity and grit.

Inside The Power Armor 

The physical challenges — weight, heat, restricted movement, and the mental discipline required

Daily coping strategies — staying centered, staying safe, staying sharp

Working alongside Jeremy Fitzgerald — his fellow Emmy nominee and partner inside the armor

Casey O’Neill’s stunt coordination — the Emmy‑nominated architect behind the show’s action language

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Colby Hollman is a vivid, thoughtful dive into one of Fear the Walking Dead’s most quietly powerful character arcs. As Wes, Hollman brought a rare blend of idealism, artistic sensitivity, and hardened survival instinct to the series—an evolution that mirrors the shifting moral landscape of the Walking Dead Universe itself.

Colby reflects on Wes’s journey from a guarded, paint‑wielding loner to a committed fighter shaped by grief, community, and the brutal realities of the apocalypse.

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In this episode, Tony connects over Zoom with Sean Konrad, Visual Effects Supervisor on Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, for a sweeping conversation that spans the MonsterVerse, Marvel, and even Avatar. Konrad breaks down the artistry, engineering, and emotional logic behind bringing Kong, Godzilla, and the newly introduced Titan X to life—while also reflecting on his earlier work on Deadpool 2, Loki, and his consulting role on James Cameron’s Avatar.

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