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Once We Were Spacemen

Once We Were Spacemen

By: Nathan Fillion & Alan Tudyk
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 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.© 2026 Once We Were Spacemen Nathan Fillion & Alan Tudyk Art Entertainment & Performing Arts
Episodes
  • Once We Were Gingers with Molly Quinn | Episode 20

    Once We Were Gingers with Molly Quinn | Episode 20
    Mar 25 2026
    Molly Quinn left small town Texas with two goals: become an actor and travel the world. She has done just that. In this episode, the drawbridge comes down and we cross the moat into Castle. Molly and Nathan reflect on what it was like to build a TV family. Molly also shares insights about eating on camera, talks about her first impressions of Nathan, and explains how Alan inspired her as a fellow ginger in Hollywood. Follow Once We Were Spacemen wherever you get your podcasts. Listen to extended episodes a whole week early by joining our Patreon. Once We Were Spacemen is a Collision33 production.
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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • Once We Set Out To Do The Impossible… Again? | LIVE Announcement |Episode 19

    Once We Set Out To Do The Impossible… Again? | LIVE Announcement |Episode 19
    Mar 18 2026
    Nathan, Alan, and the cast of Serenity just announced a brand-new Firefly animated series in development… set during the time between Firefly and Serenity. Whether it happens depends on YOU. The cast has a pilot script. They have showrunners. They have an animation house. They have permissions and blessings from the powers that be. What they need now is proof that the fanbase that kept this show alive for two decades wants more Firefly. Here's the mission: go to the Once We Were Spacemen Instagram and engage with the announcement post. Like it. Comment. Share it. Tag a Browncoat, tag a Reaver. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DV6Js56jT3F/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Recorded live at Awesome Con 2026. Moderated by Maggie Lovitt. Follow Once We Were Spacemen wherever you get your podcasts. Listen to extended episodes a whole week early by joining our Patreon. Once We Were Spacemen is a Collision33 production.
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    40 mins
  • Once We Were Ten-Year Olds | Episode 18

    Once We Were Ten-Year Olds | Episode 18
    Mar 11 2026
    What would your 10-year-old self think about your life today? That’s the question Nathan tries to get Alan to answer in this episode. It takes a few tangents, but the journey is worth it. From the joy of Saturday morning cartoons to the challenge of substitute teachers, this episode brings out our inner child. Follow Once We Were Spacemen wherever you get your podcasts. Listen to extended episodes a whole week early by joining our Patreon. Once We Were Spacemen is a Collision33 production.
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    52 mins
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Fantastic chats between these two spacemen and fellow actors about there friendships. Random stuff, acting through the years and anything else that comes to there heads. Love them

Nathan and Alan just being themselves

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i love love this podcast. i was already a fan of them both but it so nice to hear them chat, and listen to their storys. i hope they do many more episodes please.

brilliant

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Love listening to Nathan and Alan talk about their life experience and I love the guests they have not just from firefly but other people they've worked with as well. I've recommended this podcast to a few people I know and if you're reading this I'm recommending it to you too.

Highly Recommended

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Been huge fan of these two for years and to listen to their podcast Is amazing and great laugh highly recommend

Captain Mal and wash discussing the verse

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All the episodes are absolutely top quality! if you are into firefly or good TV in general there are insights, stories, behind the scenes galore. absolutely love all of this!!!

Nathan and Alan at their best

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