Once We Were Spacemen
Nathan Fillion & Alan Tudyk
Show overview
Once We Were Spacemen launched in 2025 and has put out 34 episodes, alongside 1 trailer or bonus episode in the time since. That works out to roughly 35 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.
Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 52 min and 1h 7m — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-US-language Comedy show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 6 days ago, with 25 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2026, with 25 episodes published. Published by Nathan Fillion & Alan Tudyk.
From the publisher
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.
Latest Episodes
View all 34 episodesOnce We Were Robot #4 | Episode 33
Once We Were Fake Private Eyes with Eric Winter | Episode 32
Once We Scared Aunt Jeannie | Episode 31
Once We Were Late Clowns with Edi Patterson | Episode 30
Once We Had A Nice Fist Fight | Episode 29
Once We Were Knee-Deep in Chocolate with Bill Roe | Episode 28
Once We Drove Cross-Country | Episode 27
Once We Borrowed Kayaks with Jon Huertas | Episode 26
Once We Had Bad Haircuts | Episode 25
Once We Filled German Niches with Flula Borg | Episode 24
Once We Cheated Death | Episode 23
S1 Ep 22Once We Recorded Live | Episode 22
Nathan Fillion and Alan Tudyk are aging into senior discounts. They’re even wearing shoes with elastic laces. Yet, they STILL found the energy to record a live episode in front of an audience. While on stage, the guys swap stories about prosthetic makeup mishaps, commiserate over dog digestion, and open the floor to audience 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.
S1 Ep 21Once We Were Starving Artists | Episode 21
Pro tip: if you ever find yourself living in a cramped hotel room without a fridge, store your bagels and cream cheese on the window sill. Just beware the pigeons. 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.
Once We Were Gingers with Molly Quinn | Episode 20
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.
Once We Set Out To Do The Impossible… Again? | LIVE Announcement | Episode 19
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.
Once We Were Ten-Year Olds | Episode 18
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.
Once We Subverted the System with Felicia Day | Episode 17
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.
Once We Sold Dead Snakes | Episode 16
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.
S1 Ep 15Once We Were Foolish Girls with Summer Glau | Episode 15
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.
Once We Were Allergic to Everything and Answered Your Burning Questions | Episode 14
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.