Once We Were Spacemen Once We Had a Point | Episode 7
10 snips
Dec 17, 2025 From handshakes to treacle tarts, this lively discussion covers everything whimsical! Listen in as two actors riff on typecasting as aliens and offer amusing takes on life's rituals. They dive into personal UFO anecdotes and the intriguing idea of ancient civilizations. Explore their reflections on aging, acting, and the peculiar blend of mushrooms and memory. The humor shines through with clever puns and a deep dive into handshake etiquette! This episode is a delightful mix of light-hearted fun and thought-provoking musings.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
Humility About The Unknown
- Alan Tudyk argues we know so little about consciousness and the universe to dismiss unknown phenomena like aliens.
- He uses the Kruger–Dunning effect to explain why people confidently deny what they don't understand.
Showrunner's Personal UFO Sighting
- Christopher Sheridan, showrunner of Resident Alien, reportedly saw a silent triangle-shaped craft on his honeymoon.
- The sighting shocked him and his wife and haunted their honeymoon.
Ancient Drones As An Explanation
- Nathan Fillion connects archaeological anomalies and ancient advanced civilizations to possible non-human intelligence.
- He suggests ancient 'probes' could explain recurring reports of small-eyed, data-gathering beings.