Once We Were Spacemen
Film, TV & Pop Culture
About
Nathan FIllion and Alan Tudyk were once spacemen. Since co-starring on Firefly, they have also been aliens, mystery writers, veterinarians, superheroes, chickens, robots, and policemen. Now, they’re doing a podcast where they get to know their fellow creatives, learning about who they once were and what they’re up to now. This is that podcast. Listen to Once We Were Spacemen wherever your mom gets her podcasts. If you’d like to listen early, join our community on Patreon. Once We Were Spacemen is a Collision33 production.
Episodes
- Once We Borrowed Kayaks with Jon Huertas | Episode 26
Jon Huertas shares his life story, detailing his path from the Bronx and the Air Force to acting and gold country. He discusses his tendency to ignore obvious routes and forge his own way.
- Once We Had Bad Haircuts | Episode 25
In this episode of Once We Were Spacemen, host Alan Tudyk recounts experiences including an encounter with Tom Hanks, discussing bad haircuts, and celebrity encounters. The episode also touches on accidentally getting stoned before a red c…
- Once We Filled German Niches with Flula Borg | Episode 24
This episode features Flula Borg, discussing his unconventional path from Bavaria to Hollywood, involving a unique mentor list and a specific holiday tradition. It also includes the slowest lightning round in the show
- Once We Cheated Death | Episode 23
In Episode 23, "Once We Cheated Death," hosts recount close calls with death, such as quicksand and rip currents, with one incident occurring before Alan
- Once We Recorded Live | Episode 22
Nathan Fillion and Alan Tudyk record a live episode of Once We Were Spacemen in front of an audience. They discuss prosthetic makeup experiences, dog health issues, and respond to questions from the crowd.
- Once We Were Starving Artists | Episode 21
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- Once We Were Gingers with Molly Quinn | Episode 20
Molly Quinn shares her journey from small-town Texas to acting and world travel. She reflects on building a TV family, eating on camera, and finding inspiration from fellow ginger Alan in Hollywood.
- Once We Set Out To Do The Impossible… Again? | LIVE Announcement | Episode 19
The Serenity cast announced a new Firefly animated series in development, set between the original series and the movie. Fan support is crucial for its creation, with specific actions requested on the Once We Were Spacemen Instagram page.
- Once We Were Ten-Year Olds | Episode 18
In this episode of Once We Were Spacemen, titled "Once We Were Ten-Year Olds," host Nathan prompts Alan to consider his current life from the perspective of his ten-year-old self. The discussion touches on themes of childhood, such as Satu…
- Once We Subverted the System with Felicia Day | Episode 17
Felicia Day, described as a DIY goddess and internet icon, shares her journey from violin prodigy to Hollywood self-starter. Her graphic novel, The Lost Daughter of Sparta, is set for release on March 17.
- Once We Sold Dead Snakes | Episode 16
In this episode of Once We Were Spacemen, hosts Alan and Nathan discuss their early money-making endeavors. Their childhood jobs included working at a trophy shop and selling dead snakes, showcasing their entrepreneurial beginnings.
- Once We Were Foolish Girls with Summer Glau | Episode 15
Summer Glau shares her journey to Hollywood, detailing her initial lack of experience in acting and her successful pursuit of an acting career.
- Once We Were Allergic to Everything and Answered Your Burning Questions | Episode 14
On this episode of Once We Were Spacemen, hosts Nathan and Alan share stories about acquiring set souvenirs from Firefly, dealing with forged autographs, and a humorous anecdote involving their mother. They also take time to answer questio…
- Once We Had Tongue Rings with Sean Maher | Episode 13
Sean Maher discusses reparenting, piercings from his college days, and Michigan pride with the hosts of Once We Were Spacemen. He also shares that he texts Jewel Staite videos of people falling.
- Once We Came of Age | Episode 12
In 'Once We Came of Age,' Alan and Nathan reflect on motorcycle rides, creative ideas, and their genuine friendship, sharing personal stories. A listener note advises skipping ahead during a segment about hunting and animal death.
- Once We Were Low Huggers with Seth Green | Episode 11
Seth Green discusses his friendship with Nathan, recounting how they met and their shared creative endeavors like Robot Chicken. The episode explores the inevitability of their connection, highlighting Green's unique experiences.
- Once We Did Home Improvements | Episode 10
The hosts discuss a hungover hike, TV reboots, and the topic of dry wiping. Information about home improvements is available on their Patreon. The podcast is a Collision33 production.
- Once We Were Rookies with Melissa O'Neil | Episode 9
Melissa O'Neil joins the podcast to discuss her unique audition approach for The Rookie, Canadian accents, and her experience acting on the show for eight seasons.
- Once We Had Some Not-So-Horrible Bosses with Alexi Hawley | Episode 8
In this episode of Once We Were Spacemen, host Nathan talks with Alexi Hawley, creator and showrunner of The Rookie. Alexi shares stories from his past and explains how The Rookie was developed and the process of becoming a showrunner.
- Once We Had a Point | Episode 7
Episode 7 of Once We Were Spacemen, titled 'Once We Had a Point,' touches upon various unrelated subjects including handshakes, aliens, and food items. The hosts acknowledge the episode's lack of a clear topic.
- Once We Were Jousters with Mark Addy | Episode 6
Mark Addy shares memories of filming A Knight's Tale with Heath Ledger and discusses his career, including roles in The Full Monty and Game of Thrones.
- Once We Were Failures | Episode 5
In episode 5, Nathan received an honorary doctorate, attributing some success to his audition alter ego. Both Nathan and Alan are fluent in Czech due to dubbing.
- Once We Were Warrior Women with Gina Torres | Episode 4
Gina Torres, known for her role in Suits, talks about her beginnings, including attending the LaGuardia High School and performing stunt shows. Host Alan recalls an on-screen kiss they shared.
- Once We Were Scrappers | Episode 3
Hosts Nathan and Alan discuss their early careers in Hollywood before achieving success, sharing anecdotes about auditions and unique roles, like one of them playing an octopus.
- Once We Were beJeweled with Jewel Staite | Episode 2
This episode features an interview with Jewel Staite, discussing her early acting career, her role on Firefly, and her current projects like Family Law and her YouTube cooking channel.
- Once We Were Spacemen with Nathan Fillion & Alan Tudyk | Episode 1
In this episode of Once We Were Spacemen, Nathan Fillion and Alan Tudyk share stories from their time as spacemen, including playing video games, a memorable photoshoot, and more.
- Introducing Once We Were Spacemen
Nathan Fillion and Alan Tudyk, known for their roles since Firefly, are hosting a new podcast called 'Once We Were Spacemen.' They connect with creatives to discuss their past and present work.