
The Human Element: The Science Of Mars
01/1/2026 | 12 mins.
A dive into the captivating world of space exploration and the challenges faced by those who venture into the unknown. Leland Melvin shares his unique perspective on leadership in hostile environments, shedding light on the life-or-death decision-making processes astronauts encounter in space. Stephen Petranek, Lucianne Walkowitz, and Dr. Michio Kaku discuss the complex relationship between government funding and private enterprise in the space industry.As we peel back the layers of romanticism surrounding space travel, Leland Melvin gives us a glimpse into the everyday realities of life on the space station, highlighting the mundane tasks and the profound collaboration among diverse individuals. #mars

Steven Price Scoring Memorable Gravity
01/1/2026 | 21 mins.
Talented composer who has worked with Edgar Wright plus Howard Shore on the Lord Of The Rings original trilogy as well. He won an Oscar for his original score for the film Gravity. #gravity Â

Keith David's Audio Journey on Flight 008
01/1/2026 | 25 mins.
Happy New Year as we start yet another year of episodes. Welcome to a series of episodes starting with Keith David, followed by the Oscar Winning Composer for Gravity, And a look at the Human Element Of Mars Great actor and narrator talks about his SF audio drama, Flight 008. I ask him the question Was Childs a Thing in that movie at the end ? He tells me his theory. #thething

Eric Leland's Inhuman
31/12/2025 | 18 mins.
A military veteran and author tells me about his book, Inhuman. Set in 1969, and Captain Brandon Doran is made an offer he can't refuse. Take the government deal, and his tarnished military record is wiped clean. The mission: North Vietnam, to find out what happened to a unit. But there is more than meets the eye that they come face to face with. Last day for Sci-Fi Talk Plus Black Friday Special save 17% on yearly subscription.

Trek Tuesday John de Lancie
30/12/2025 | 40 mins.
Actor talked to me about a new way for fans to get autographs and we chat Q's getting older on Star Trek Picard, and how Q original plan didn't work for the actor. Take advantage of Black Friday Special on Plus Before December 31st Â



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