Exploring Humanity Through Sci-Fi

Featuring Sophie Skelton & Richard Rankin of Outlander Plus Catherine Shiriff, George Hawkins, and a remembrance of Eric Dane

Sophie Skelton and Richard Rankin—Brianna and Roger from Outlander—join the Time Capsule to explore a question that feels tailor‑made for them: If you could take a single book back through time, knowing it might change the future, what would you choose—and why?

Actress Catherine Shirriff revisits her role as Valkris, the Klingon operative whose brief but pivotal appearance in Star Trek 3: The Search For Spock helped set the film’s stakes in motion.

George Hawkins, known for his work in the Star Trek: Starfleet Academy game, reflects on the character Darem and the crucial decision that defines his arc.

The episode closes with a  remembrance of Eric Dane, back from his series, The Last Ship taped at San Diego Comic Con. 

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This episode begins a multi‑part exploration of the rich, sprawling character tapestry that defines The Walking Dead Universe. Journey of the Dead – Part One focuses on the survivors, leaders, villains, and unlikely heroes who shaped the early years of the franchise and set the emotional and thematic foundation for everything that followed.

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The concluding chapter of Journey of the Dead brings the series full circle by revisiting three of the most insightful and memorable conversations from earlier in the journey. This finale looks back at interviews with David Morrissey, Danai Gurira, and Michael Rooker—three actors whose performances helped define the emotional, moral, and psychological landscape of The Walking Dead.

🎭 David Morrissey — The Governor’s Humanity and Horror

⚔️ Danai Gurira — Crafting Michonne’s Strength and Silence

🔥 Michael Rooker — The Unpredictable Spirit of Merle Dixon

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This episode revisits the powerful, emotionally charged score of Logan through a conversation with Marco Beltrami, the prolific composer behind some of the most memorable soundtracks in modern cinema. Known for his versatility and bold musical instincts, Beltrami crafted a soundscape for Logan that is raw, intimate, and unlike anything else in the superhero genre.

.🎵 About Marco Beltrami

Marco Beltrami has built a remarkable career scoring films across genres, with a signature style that blends innovation, emotional depth, and sonic experimentation. Highlights of his career include:

Longtime collaboration with Wes Craven, scoring seven of his films, including Scream and Red Eye.

Critically acclaimed work on A Quiet Place, where silence and tension became musical tools.

High‑energy action scores for Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines and I, Robot.

Atmospheric, world‑building compositions for Snowpiercer.

Beltrami’s ability to adapt his musical language to each story has made him one of the most respected composers working today.

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This episode features Ann Druyan — the creative force who helped shape how generations understand the universe. As the original writer of Cosmos alongside Carl Sagan, and later the creator of Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey and Cosmos: Possible Worlds, Druyan has spent her life translating the grandeur of science into stories that move people.

🌍 About Ann Druyan

Writer & Producer of the Cosmos franchise — from the 1980 original to its modern reimaginings.

Creative Director of NASA’s Voyager Interstellar Message Project — responsible for shaping the Golden Record aboard Voyager 1 and 2, humanity’s message to the stars.

Author & Collaborator — co-wrote several books with Carl Sagan, including Comet, Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors, and The Demon-Haunted World.

Co-writer of Contact — and co-creator/co-producer of the acclaimed film adaptation.

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