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? | Episode 19

    Once We Set Out To Do The Impossible… Again? | 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
  • Once We Subverted the System with Felicia Day | Episode 17

    Once We Subverted the System with Felicia Day | Episode 17
    Mar 4 2026
    Felicia Day is a DIY goddess, an internet icon, and no tool to the industry. A homeschooled violin prodigy turned Hollywood self-starter, she was always intent on carving her own path. Fate connected her with Nathan Fillion, but as for Alan… Felicia doesn't even remember the first time they met. Felicia’s new graphic novel, The Lost Daughter of Sparta, comes out March 17... preorder now! Join her newsletter, Felicitations, to be the first to hear about her upcoming Kickstarter! 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 7 mins
  • Once We Sold Dead Snakes | Episode 16

    Once We Sold Dead Snakes | Episode 16
    Feb 25 2026
    Once, Alan and Nathan were just two kids trying to earn a buck. For Nathan, that meant working at a trophy shop. For Alan, that meant tossing newspapers from his bike (and selling dead snakes in exchange for silver dollars). They’ve come a long way since. 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 9 mins
  • Once We Were Foolish Girls with Summer Glau | Episode 15

    Once We Were Foolish Girls with Summer Glau | Episode 15
    Feb 18 2026
    Summer Glau moved to LA with ballet training, one community theater credit, and a film education that mostly consisted of Jane Austen adaptations. Nonetheless, she believed that she could become an actor. She was right. 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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    55 mins
  • Once We Were Allergic to Everything and Answered Your Burning Questions | Episode 14

    Once We Were Allergic to Everything and Answered Your Burning Questions | Episode 14
    Feb 11 2026
    Nathan and Alan left Firefly with more than memories… they walked away with actual souvenirs from the set. Alan's item involves quite a heartwarming story, but Nathan's? Let's just say he snagged a vital artifact. The guys also dive into forged autographs, getting duped by their own mom, and how to properly respond to a joke. Plus, they answer your listener questions. 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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    59 mins
  • Once We Had Tongue Rings with Sean Maher | Episode 13

    Once We Had Tongue Rings with Sean Maher | Episode 13
    Feb 4 2026
    The Doctor is in! Sean Maher made an impression on Alan and Nathan from the moment they first met. In this episode, the guys cover reparenting, piercings that Sean had during college, and Michigan pride. We also learn that Sean regularly texts Jewel Staite, but only to send her videos of people falling down. 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