Tananarive Due on Writing Black Panther: Sins Of The King
What happens when the King of Wakanda must confront not only an army of undead but also the ghosts of his own past? In Black Panther: Sins of the Father, T’Challa strives to embody excellence—as a fair and worthy king, a global citizen, and an Avenger. But when Wakanda faces its most chilling threat yet, The Black Panther turns to his long-lost father in a battle against forces that test his leadership, his legacy, and his humanity.
In this episode, we sit down with acclaimed author Tananarive Due to explore how she brought this gripping Marvel story to life. A former journalist turned award-winning novelist, Due is celebrated for her African Immortals and Tennyson Hardwick series, and has been honored with the American Book Award, Carl Brandon Award, Theodore Sturgeon Memorial Award, and multiple Bram Stoker Awards. Her work blends horror, history, and Afrofuturism to illuminate the human condition through genre storytelling.
You’ll also hear excerpts from the audio adaptation, performed by The Good Place’s William Jackson Harper, who voices every character with electrifying depth.
On Plus, A Black Friday Special
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Gary Anthony Williams on Voicing Rovender in WondLa
A cantankerous alien, a found family, and a war that changes everything.
In this episode, I zoomed with actor and voice legend Gary Anthony Williams, who brings the complex and beloved character Rovender to life in Apple TV+’s animated sci-fi series WondLa. From his gruff wisdom to his unexpected tenderness, Rovender is more than just Eva’s alien companion—he’s a symbol of survival, transformation, and reluctant hope.
🧬 Highlights from the Conversation
Rovender & Eva: A Found-Family Bond Gary reflects on the emotional arc between Rovender and Eva
Creating Rovender’s Voice The voice of Rovender wasn’t born in a booth—
Season 3: The War Between Aliens and Humans As WondLa enters its final season, the stakes rise dramatically. Gary teases the escalating conflict between humans and Orbona’s alien species.
Available now on Plus.
Behind The Curtain on Predator Badlands with interviews and two clips
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Byte Lea Thompson On Back To The Future
The Back To The Future star looks back at playing different versions of McFlys.
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Byte Resident Evil Death Island
Matthew Mercer, Nicole Tompkins and Stephanie Panisello talk about what voice actors do recording fight scenes,
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Rewind: “Turning the Wheel Of Time : A Season One Retrospective”
In this special episode, we journey back to the beginning of Amazon Prime Video’s The Wheel of Time, revisiting the emotional stakes, character awakenings, and epic world-building that launched the series. Featuring interviews with Zoë Robins, Madeleine Madden, Josha Stradowski, and Marcus Rutherford, we explore how Season One set the tone for a saga of destiny, power, and transformation.
🔮 Episode Overview
Season One of The Wheel of Time introduced viewers to the sprawling fantasy world inspired by Robert Jordan’s legendary book series. From the quiet village of Two Rivers to the mysterious White Tower, the season followed five young villagers whose lives are upended when Moiraine, an Aes Sedai, reveals that one of them may be the Dragon Reborn—a figure destined to either save or destroy the world.
This episode reflects on:
The emotional and physical demands of filming Season One
The character arcs of Nynaeve, Egwene, Rand, and Perrin
Behind-the-scenes stories from the cast
How the cast connected with their characters and each other
The legacy of Season One as a foundation for the series
Look for Bonus Video on Plus
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