No Win Scenario

Trevor Chamberlain and Don Schechter
  • 5.0 (6)
  • TV & Film

Two Friends Who Hate Each Other -  Talking Science Fiction Star Trek, Dune, Babylon 5, The Expanse, Star Wars, Neon Genesis Evangelion and more — we are your gateway to science fiction entertainment. As we spar over diverse perspectives and dissect popular narratives, you'll be passionately divided, loving and loathing us in equal measure. Tune in as yours hosts, Don and Trevor, engage with industry experts to explore the day-to-day realities of production and the increasing prominence of mental health concerns in the film and television industry. Our initial guests include: Dave Blass (Production Designer, Star Trek Picard) Liz Kloczkowski (Art Director, Star Trek Picard) Todd A. Marks (Computer/Video Playback Supervisor, Star Trek Picard) Jeremy Benning (Cinematographer, The Expanse) Kent Sanderson (President, Acquisitions and Ancillary Distribution at Bleecker Street) David Mack (NY Times Best Selling Author, Star Trek: Picard: Firewall) Jenny R Johnson (Artist) Derek Tyler Attico (Award winning Author, The Autobiography of Benjamin Sisko) Brian Tamm (Executive Director, Boston Independent Film Festival) Todd E. Slayton, Cathy Debono, Robin Morselli, Mark Lentry,  (Star Trek Deep Space Nine) Created by Trevor Chamberlain and Don Schechter ©2024 Charles River Media Inc

  1. Aug 27

    320 - Don's Away Mission with John Bond

    What If We Could Prove History? John Bond on Truth, AI & To the End of Reckoning Author John Bond joins No Win Scenario Presents: Don’s Away Mission to discuss his speculative fiction novel To the End of Reckoning, a story about proof, history, truth, evidence, and what happens when society is forced to confront the past.John talks with Don Schechter about the novel’s central question: what if we could see definitive film evidence of historical events? Would that proof bring people together, or would it create even more conflict over what is real? The conversation explores AI, digital manipulation, belief, expert interpretation, historical truth, and why society depends on some shared understanding of reality in order to move forward.They also discuss the evolution of speculative fiction, John’s journey into fiction writing, changes in the publishing industry, working with literary agents, editing and condensing a novel, book marketing, and the persistence required to survive the long game of writing.No Win Scenario is your portal into the universe of science fiction entertainment. Join Don and Trevor as they debate varied viewpoints and dissect beloved narratives. Engaging with industry insiders, they delve into the everyday realities of production and highlight the growing importance of mental health awareness in the film and television industry .Podcast: No Win Scenario Presents: Don’s Away Mission Episode Number: 320 Duration: 41:20 Host: Don Schechter Guest: John Bond Website: https://www.nowinscenariopodcast.com Don says: Order the Ascendants novel: https://ascendantsbook.com/ Trevor says: Watch Front Row Reactions https://www.youtube.com/@frontrowreactions Email: NoWinScenarioPodcast@gmail.com Follow No Win Scenario on X: @nowinscenario Follow No Win Scenario on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551025621867 TikTok: @NoWinScenarioPodcast Subscribe on your favorite platform. Mental Health Crisis Resources In the US: Call or text 988 Online: https://988lifeline.org©2026 Charles River Media https://www.CharlesRiverMedia.com

    320 - Don's Away Mission with John Bond

  2. Aug 25

    319 - Don's Away Mission with Author Sarit Zadok

    Simulation Travel vs Time Travel Author Sarit Zadok joins No Win Scenario Presents: Don’s Away Mission to discuss her historical science fiction thriller The Correction, a story set in a future where rogue simulations threaten reality. Sarit talks with Don Schechter about the concept of simulation travel, how it differs from traditional time travel, and the idea that history itself might be a multi-layered ancestral simulation. The conversation explores glitches, anomalies, simulation guardians, paradox coins, the simulation hypothesis, and how science fiction can turn big questions about reality into compelling storytelling.They also discuss the real-world inspiration behind The Correction, including the Blue Hole in Sinai, desert and water landscapes, Bedouin culture, future technology, and the process of writing, publishing, and marketing a genre-blending sci-fi series.No Win Scenario is your portal into the universe of science fiction entertainment. Join Don and Trevor as they debate varied viewpoints and dissect beloved narratives. Engaging with industry insiders, they delve into the everyday realities of production and highlight the growing importance of mental health awareness in the film and television industry. Podcast: No Win Scenario Presents: Don’s Away Mission Episode Number: 319 Duration: 26:39 Host: Don Schechter Guest: Sarit Zadok Website: https://www.nowinscenariopodcast.com Don says: Order the Ascendants novel: https://ascendantsbook.com/ Trevor says: Watch Front Row Reactions https://www.youtube.com/@frontrowreactionsGuest Links: Website: https://thecorrection.xyz Newsletter: https://thecorrection.xyz/newsletter Email: NoWinScenarioPodcast@gmail.com Follow No Win Scenario on X: @nowinscenario Follow No Win Scenario on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551025621867 TikTok: @NoWinScenarioPodcast Subscribe on your favorite platform.Mental Health Crisis Resources In the US: Call or text 988 Online: https://988lifeline.org ©2026 Charles River Media https://www.CharlesRiverMedia.com

    319 - Don's Away Mission with Author Sarit Zadok

  3. Aug 24

    318 - Don's Away Mission with Author William Bernhardt

    The Superman Rights Battle That Changed Comics Author William Bernhardt joins No Win Scenario Presents: Don’s Away Mission to discuss The Superman Wars, the complicated history of Superman’s creation, and the decades-long legal battle over creator rights.William talks with Don Schechter about Jerry Siegel and Joe Schuster, the famous deal that transferred the rights to Superman, and how the character became both a cultural icon and a cautionary tale for writers and artists. The conversation explores the role of publishers Harry Donenfeld and Jack Leibowitz, the business realities of early comic book publishing, moral rights, intellectual property, and why creators need to be careful when signing away their work.They also discuss Superman’s public domain future, the legacy of the Siegel and Schuster rights battles, and what modern creators can learn from one of the most important legal and creative fights in entertainment history.No Win Scenario is your portal into the universe of science fiction entertainment. Join Don and Trevor as they debate varied viewpoints and dissect beloved narratives. Engaging with industry insiders, they delve into the everyday realities of production and highlight the growing importance of mental health awareness in the film and television industry. Podcast: No Win Scenario Presents: Don’s Away Mission Episode Number: 318 Duration: 41:35 Host: Don Schechter Guest: William Bernhardt Website: https://www.nowinscenariopodcast.com Don says: Order the Ascendants novel: https://ascendantsbook.com/ Trevor says: Watch Front Row Reactions https://www.youtube.com/@frontrowreactionsGuest Links: Website: https://www.williambernhardt.com WriterCon: https://www.writercon.com X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/williambernhardt Email: NoWinScenarioPodcast@gmail.com Follow No Win Scenario on X: @nowinscenario Follow No Win Scenario on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551025621867 TikTok: @NoWinScenarioPodcast Subscribe on your favorite platform. Mental Health Crisis Resources In the US: Call or text 988 Online: https://988lifeline.org ©2026 Charles River Media https://www.CharlesRiverMedia.com

    318 - Don's Away Mission with Author William Bernhardt

  4. Aug 23

    317 - Don's Away Mission with Author Nataliya Falevich

    Past Lives, Identity & Speculative Fiction | Nataliya Falovich on Velvet Blade Author Nataliya Falovich joins No Win Scenario Presents: Don’s Away Mission to discuss speculative fiction, past life regression, identity, transformation, emotional truth, and her novel Velvet Blade. Nataliya talks with Don Schechter about how inward-looking speculative fiction can reveal timeless questions about who we are, what shapes us, and how power, belonging, and identity influence the stories we tell. She shares how her journey through past life regressions helped inspire her writing, and why the inner lives of characters can be just as compelling as any external world-building. The conversation also explores immigration, memory, emotional truth, human nature, and why good stories do not simply provide answers — they invite us to ask better questions about our own lives.No Win Scenario is your portal into the universe of science fiction entertainment. Join Don and Trevor as they debate varied viewpoints and dissect beloved narratives. Engaging with industry insiders, they delve into the everyday realities of production and highlight the growing importance of mental health awareness in the film and television industry. Podcast: No Win Scenario Presents: Don’s Away Mission Episode Number: 317 Duration: 27:15 Host: Don Schechter Guest: Nataliya Falovich Website: https://www.nowinscenariopodcast.com Don says: Order the Ascendants novel: https://ascendantsbook.com/ Trevor says: Watch Front Row Reactions https://www.youtube.com/@frontrowreactionsGuest Links: Website: https://nataliyafalovich.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/nataliyafalovich Substack: https://substack.com/@vulnerablechaos Email: NoWinScenarioPodcast@gmail.com Follow No Win Scenario on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551025621867 TikTok: @NoWinScenarioPodcast Subscribe on your favorite platform.Mental Health Crisis Resources In the US: Call or text 988 Online: https://988lifeline.org ©2026 Charles River Media https://www.CharlesRiverMedia.com

    317 - Don's Away Mission with Author Nataliya Falevich

  5. Aug 22

    316 - Don's Away Mission with Author Ray Tabler

    How to Make Sci-Fi Funny | Ray Tabler on Space Opera & Interstellar Bartending Author Ray Tabler joins No Win Scenario Presents: Don’s Away Mission to discuss comedy in science fiction, space opera, the writing process, and his upcoming novel Smitty’s Guide to Interstellar Bartending.Ray talks with Don Schechter about how humor can make science fiction more engaging, how comedy works on the page, and why balancing jokes with plot, character, and high-stakes storytelling requires both craft and instinct. The conversation explores Ray’s transition from engineering to novel writing, his creative process, and the challenge of knowing when a joke works.They also discuss influences including Starship Troopers and Monty Python, the role of entertainment and message in science fiction, WorldCon, the sci-fi writing community, and why humor can be a powerful way to explore societal progress, technological reinvention, and the strange future we may be building. No Win Scenario is your portal into the universe of science fiction entertainment. Join Don and Trevor as they debate varied viewpoints and dissect beloved narratives. Engaging with industry insiders, they delve into the everyday realities of production and highlight the growing importance of mental health awareness in the film and television industry. Podcast: No Win Scenario Presents: Don’s Away Mission Episode Number: 316 Duration: 28:56 Host: Don Schechter Guest: Ray Tabler Website: https://www.nowinscenariopodcast.com Don says: Order the Ascendants novel: https://ascendantsbook.com/ Trevor says: Watch Front Row Reactions https://www.youtube.com/@frontrowreactions Email: NoWinScenarioPodcast@gmail.com Follow No Win Scenario on X: @nowinscenario Follow No Win Scenario on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551025621867 TikTok: @NoWinScenarioPodcast Subscribe on your favorite platform. Mental Health Crisis Resources In the US: Call or text 988 Online: https://988lifeline.org ©2026 Charles River Media https://www.CharlesRiverMedia.com

    316 - Don's Away Mission with Author Ray Tabler

  6. Aug 21

    315 - Don's Away Mission with Author Liam Begley

    Author and Vancouver film crew member Liam Begley joins No Win Scenario Presents: Don’s Away Mission to discuss his debut science fiction novel Broken Interstellar, the influence of Star Trek’s Gabriel Bell, and the connections between space labor, technology, AI, automation, and the future of society.Liam talks with Don Schechter about how Broken Interstellar explores survival, collective identity, labor, and social change through the lens of space opera. The conversation digs into the ways science fiction can reflect modern anxieties about work, technology, automation, and who gets left behind when society changes too quickly. They also discuss Liam’s career in the Vancouver film industry, his transition from film crew member to sci-fi author, the challenges of publishing and marketing a debut novel, and why storytelling remains such a powerful tool for thinking about the future. No Win Scenario is your portal into the universe of science fiction entertainment. Join Don and Trevor as they debate varied viewpoints and dissect beloved narratives. Engaging with industry insiders, they delve into the everyday realities of production and highlight the growing importance of mental health awareness in the film and television industry. Podcast: No Win Scenario Presents: Don’s Away Mission Episode Number: 315 Duration: 34:20 Host: Don Schechter Guest: Liam Begley Website: https://www.nowinscenariopodcast.com Don says: Order the Ascendants novel: https://ascendantsbook.com/ Trevor says: Watch Front Row Reactions https://www.youtube.com/@frontrowreactions Guest Links: Website: https://www.leombegley.ca Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/leombegley BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/leombegley Email: NoWinScenarioPodcast@gmail.com Follow No Win Scenario on X: @nowinscenario Follow No Win Scenario on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551025621867 TikTok: @NoWinScenarioPodcast Subscribe on your favorite platform. Mental Health Crisis Resources In the US: Call or text 988 Online: https://988lifeline.org©2026 Charles River Media https://www.CharlesRiverMedia.com

    315 - Don's Away Mission with Author Liam Begley

  7. Aug 20

    314 - Don's Away Mission with Author Andrew Gillsmith

    Author Andrew Gillsmith joins No Win Scenario Presents: Don's Away Mission to discuss his novel Our Lady of the Artilects and the intersection of religion, science fiction, consciousness, artificial intelligence, and transhumanism.Andrew talks with Don Schechter about the role of faith and philosophy in speculative fiction, why religious inquiry continues to appear in futuristic stories, and how questions about consciousness and technology shape our understanding of human identity. The conversation explores artilects, neurological implants, AI ethics, metaphysics, doubt, certainty, and the dangers of believing we have all the answers.Andrew also shares practical advice for writers working toward publication, including lessons on marketing, persistence, and trusting the deeper questions that drive a story.No Win Scenario is your portal into the universe of science fiction entertainment. Join Don and Trevor as they debate varied viewpoints and dissect beloved narratives. Engaging with industry insiders, they delve into the everyday realities of production and highlight the growing importance of mental health awareness in the film and television industry. Podcast: No Win Scenario Episode Number: 314 Duration: 34:07 Host: Don Schechter Guest: Andrew Gillsmith Website: https://www.nowinscenariopodcast.com Don says: Order the Ascendants novel: https://ascendantsbook.com/ Trevor says: Watch Front Row Reactions https://www.youtube.com/@frontrowreactions Email: NoWinScenarioPodcast@gmail.com Follow No Win Scenario on X: @nowinscenario Follow No Win Scenario on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551025621867 TikTok: @NoWinScenarioPodcast Subscribe on your favorite platform. Mental Health Crisis Resources In the US: Call or text 988 Online: https://988lifeline.org ©2026 Charles River Media https://www.CharlesRiverMedia.com

    314 - Don's Away Mission with Author Andrew Gillsmith

  8. Aug 19

    313 - Don's Away Mission With Author Matt Witten

    What If Corporations Owned Everything?  Matt Witten on 51% Author Matt Witten joins No Win Scenario to discuss his dystopian novel 51%, a police procedural set in a privatized America where corporations own nearly everything — including people.In this episode, Don Schechter talks with Matt about the real-world fears behind 51%, how corporate power and privatization shaped the novel’s world, and why a crime story was the perfect way to explore a dystopian future. The conversation dives into world building, police procedurals, character perspectives, crime marketing, writing advice, and the strange irony of adapting an anti-corporate story for television with help from a major corporation.Whether you’re a fan of dystopian fiction, crime novels, political thrillers, sci-fi, or writing craft, this conversation explores how speculative fiction can turn today’s anxieties into gripping storytelling.No Win Scenario is a science fiction podcast hosted by Don Schechter and Trevor Chamberlain: two friends who hate each other, talking sci-fi. Episode: 313 Runtime: 26:59 Guest: Matt Witten In this episode: Matt Witten on the origin of 51%A dystopian America ruled by corporate powerPrivatized police, institutions, housing, and identityBuilding a believable future through small detailsWhy a police procedural fits the world of 51%Crime marketing and corporate-controlled justiceWriting dystopian fiction without overwhelming readersAdapting novels for televisionAdvice for writers: write what you love and trust your voiceChapters: 00:00 Introduction to Matt Witten and his work 01:22 The origins of the idea for 51% and real-world parallels 03:20 The privatization of police and other institutions 04:52 Deep fears and societal concerns inspiring dystopian fiction 06:03 Political and corporate trends in storytelling 08:06 Why a police procedural fits the dystopian world 09:02 The concept of crime marketing in the novel 10:53 World-building details: Reagan’s apartments and more 11:12 Creating a no-win scenario to drive the story 13:04 Character perspectives and nuance in storytelling 16:26 Balancing detail and readability in world building 18:23 Adapting a novel to TV 20:53 The irony of a corporate-funded anti-corporate story 25:07 Advice for writers: follow your passion and trust your voiceWebsite: https://www.nowinscenariopodcast.com Don says: Order the Ascendants novel: https://ascendantsbook.com/ Trevor says: Watch Front Row Reactions https://www.youtube.com/@frontrowreactions Email: NoWinScenarioPodcast@gmail.com TikTok & Instagram: @NoWinScenarioPodcast Subscribe for more science fiction interviews, author conversations, Star Trek discussions, filmmaking insights, and deep dives into the future of storytelling. #MattWitten #51Percent #DystopianFiction #Dystopian #CorporatePower #CrimeFiction #PoliceProcedural #AuthorInterview #WritingAdvice #WritingProcess #ScienceFiction #SciFi #NoWinScenario #DonsAwayMission #DonSchechter #TrevorChamberlain

    313 - Don's Away Mission With Author Matt Witten
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Two Friends Who Hate Each Other -  Talking Science Fiction Star Trek, Dune, Babylon 5, The Expanse, Star Wars, Neon Genesis Evangelion and more — we are your gateway to science fiction entertainment. As we spar over diverse perspectives and dissect popular narratives, you'll be passionately divided, loving and loathing us in equal measure. Tune in as yours hosts, Don and Trevor, engage with industry experts to explore the day-to-day realities of production and the increasing prominence of mental health concerns in the film and television industry. Our initial guests include: Dave Blass (Production Designer, Star Trek Picard) Liz Kloczkowski (Art Director, Star Trek Picard) Todd A. Marks (Computer/Video Playback Supervisor, Star Trek Picard) Jeremy Benning (Cinematographer, The Expanse) Kent Sanderson (President, Acquisitions and Ancillary Distribution at Bleecker Street) David Mack (NY Times Best Selling Author, Star Trek: Picard: Firewall) Jenny R Johnson (Artist) Derek Tyler Attico (Award winning Author, The Autobiography of Benjamin Sisko) Brian Tamm (Executive Director, Boston Independent Film Festival) Todd E. Slayton, Cathy Debono, Robin Morselli, Mark Lentry,  (Star Trek Deep Space Nine) Created by Trevor Chamberlain and Don Schechter ©2024 Charles River Media Inc

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  • Creator
    Trevor Chamberlain and Don Schechter
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    32
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2023
  • Show Website
    No Win Scenario