Once We Were Spacemen

31 episodes · 5 with AI analysis

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.

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Firefly franchise legacy and fan cultureActor career trajectory and project selectionPodcast production and monetization strategiesLive event audience engagement tacticsOn-set pranks and workplace culture in film/TVConsumer gadgets and lifestyle productsPersonal branding for entertainment professionalsFan conventions and cosplay cultureLong-term creative partnershipsSuperman project collaborations

Analyzed Episodes

Apr 8, 2026

Once We Recorded Live | Episode 22

Firefly franchise legacy and fan cultureActor career trajectory and project selectionPodcast production and monetization strategies

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Apr 1, 2026

Once We Were Starving Artists | Episode 21

Early career survival strategies for actorsPoverty and financial hardship in major citiesFirefly television series cancellation and cast response

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Feb 11, 2026

Once We Were Allergic to Everything and Answered Your Burning Questions | Episode 14

Firefly and Serenity production history and set designVoice acting range and career developmentFood allergies and dietary restrictions in entertainment

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Feb 18, 2026

Once We Were Foolish Girls with Summer Glau | Episode 15

Actor career trajectory and early breaksFirefly casting and character developmentTransition from dance to acting

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Feb 25, 2026

Once We Sold Dead Snakes | Episode 16

Childhood entrepreneurship and early business venturesBullying and conflict resolution in schoolsStanding up to authority figures

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