Once We Were Spacemen Once We Were Allergic to Everything and Answered Your Burning Questions | Episode 14
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Feb 11, 2026 Two actors reminisce about salvaging real Firefly set pieces and one keeping full-size Serenity blueprints. They swap stories about forged autographs, airport signing chaos, and on-set continuity tricks for fake smoking and eating. They tackle food allergies, guerrilla filmmaking stunts, and playful rivalry while answering listener questions.
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Hidden Serenity Blueprints
- Nathan found a giant cardboard tube in his garage containing full-sized Serenity blueprints from Firefly.
- His photos and those blueprints later helped when the Serenity ship needed rebuilding for the film Serenity.
Button Gift For Joss Whedon
- Alan stole a button from the Out of Gas set and left it on Joss Whedon's desk with a note about miracles.
- Joss later said the gesture lifted his spirits during a low point while trying to get Serenity made.
Use Initials To Handle Autograph Pressure
- If fans crowd you for autographs, use a quick initial instead of a full signature to save time.
- Keep items at arm's length and initial to provide something without getting overwhelmed.