DESTINIES - THE VOICE OF SCIENCE FICTION
airs on Fridays at 11:30 PM on WUSB, 90.1 FM, the radio station of the State University of New York at Stony Brook.
Hundreds of writers, artists, editors, actors, producers, directors, and musicians have appeared on the program since its debut in April, 1983. Regular features include: the Destinies Audiobook Sampler, Soundtrack Spotlight, Graphic Detail, the Destinies Radio Theater, Christopher DeFilippis' "DeFlip Side," Convention updates and highlights, as well as host Dr. Howard Margolin's flawless interviews. Listen Live to WUSB! Click to Stream Live Audio
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August 11, 2017 "Graphic Detail" # 209: Peter David returns for his 23rd appearance, and his first in the new WUSB studio, to discuss and read from his novel "Pyramid Schemes: A Tale of Sir Apropos of Nothing," and talk about the recent comic book adaptation of "Artful," and his work on "Spider-Man 2099" and "Ben Reilly: The Scarlet Spider."
Take the TARDIS to hear all the Classic Destinies episodes including the July 22, 1988 episode featuring Part Two of the 1988 Peter David interview
August 4, 2017 "Graphic Detail" #208: Jennifer Lowenthal and Howard Margolin speak with comic book artist-turned-novelist Drew Geraci, in a full-length telephone interview.
July 28, 2017 Continuing the memorial for astronaut Eugene Cernan with part 2 of his autobiography "The Last Man on the Moon," on the Destinies Audiobook Sampler. Remembering the late actor Adam West with an encore of Howard Margolin's interview with him, originally aired on July 31, 1987, as well as selections from the 1966 "Batman" television soundtrack album and the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra's "TV Superhero Theme Medley," featuring narration by Adam West.
July 21, 2017 Christopher DeFilippis provides a sneak peek at his upcoming "Castle Rock TV Podcast" in volume 2, number 181 of "DeFlip Side." The Usual Rejects preview their show "There Is No Spoon: The Matrix," and provide samples of their previous parodies. The late astronaut Eugene Cernan is remembered with part one of his reading from his autobiography, "The Last Man on the Moon."
July 14, 2017 The Destinies Film Review Team (Howard Margolin and Christopher DeFilippis) assembles live to discuss "Spider-Man: Homecoming." Also includes the proxy reviews of Glenn Greenberg, Scott Margolin, and Jacob Margolin.
July 7, 2017 Saluting the release of "Spider-Man: Homecoming" and preparing for the release of "War for the Planet of the Apes" with a Destinies Radio Theater Double Feature. Learn how "Spider-Man is Born!" from the 1977 LP "Spidey Super Stories" narrated by Morgan Freeman. Then, travel "Beneath the Planet of the Apes," with the Power Records adaptation of the movie. Plus, the Destinies Debut Soundtrack Spotlight shines on Michael Giacchino's score for "Spider-Man: Homecoming."
June 30th, 2017 Destinies is pre-empted for the WUSB Reggie Marathon
Uh....make that the Reggae marathon!
June 23, 2017 Live preview of Eternal Con #5, which will be held at Nassau Coliseum on July 1-2, with convention spokesman John Rosas. Learn about the guests and events scheduled for the newly-expanded edition of the Long Island Comic Con.
June 16, 2017 A live Destinies Radio Theater special introducing the 4-part "Sci-Fi Comedy Audio Adventure" "Mad Mel and the Marradians," featuring excerpts from the series, and telephone interviews with writer/creator Gary Morgenstein and producer/director Mike Sargent, who returns after 28 years for his third appearance. Listen for the entire "Mad Mel and the Marradians" series on "The Destinies Archives Mini-Marathon," Thursday, June 29th, from 3:00-6:00 AM on 90.1 FM/107.3 FM, WUSB or www.wusb.fm
June 9, 2017 The Destinies Film Review Team (Howard Margolin and Brian Krey) assembles live to discuss "Wonder Woman." Also includes the proxy review of Gregg Epstein.
June 2, 2017 Saluting the release of "Wonder Woman" with Christopher DeFilippis reflecting on the Amazing Amazon in volume 2, number 180 of "DeFlip Side." Plus, the conclusion of "Wonder Woman in Cheetah on the Prowl" on the Destinies Radio Theater.
May 26, 2017 Preparing for the release of "Wonder Woman" with part one of "Wonder Woman in Cheetah on the Prowl," written by Andy Helfer, on the Destinies Radio Theater. Plus, the Destinies Soundtrack Spotlight shines on Christopher Drake's score for the 2009 "Wonder Woman" DC Universe Animated Movie.
May 19, 2017 "Graphic Detail" #207: Full-length telephone interview with Marvel Comics' editor and writer Ralph Macchio, recorded immediately after his appearance to celebrate his 40th anniversary with Marvel in April, 2016.
May 12, 2017 The Destinies Film Review Team (Howard Margolin, Christopher DeFilippis, Phil Merkel, and Baby Groot) assembles live to discuss "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2."
May 5, 2017 Part two of author Roald Dahl reading from "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" on the Destinies Audiobook Sampler. Saluting the release of "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2" with the Destinies Radio Theater presentation of "The Story of the Guardians of the Galaxy," featuring voices, music, and sound effects from the original film soundtrack.
April 28, 2017 Destinies celebrates its 34th anniversary with a one-hour special, featuring encore readings by Keith R.A. DeCandido, Patrick Thomas, Claudia Christian, and Marc Vun Kannon; music by Jordyn Kane and Marco Beltrami, and Vanessa-Mae's violin version of "Classical Gas." Plus, Christopher DeFilippis discusses a recent convention experence in volume 2, number 179 of "DeFlip Side."
April 21, 2017 Destinies is pre-empted for the WUSB Prince Mararthon
April 14, 2017 Host Howard Margolin celebrates his 1,300th consecutive broadcast by presenting a live telephone interview with author Patrick Thomas, who returns for his ninth appearance to discuss and read from his latest books "Dear Cthulhu Vol. 4: What Would Cthulhu Do?" and "As The Gears Turn: Tales of Steamworld." A Radiothon Special.
April 7, 2017 Destinies is pre-empted for the WUSB Student Lockdown
March 31, 2017 Saluting the Broadway opening of "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory," the Destinies Audiobook Sampler presents Roald Dahl reading from his original novel. Plus, the Destinies Soundtrack Spotlight shines on Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley's score for "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory." And, Christopher DeFilippis returns to relate the results of his Robopocalypse Sci-Fi Madness Tournament in volume 2, number 178 of "DeFlip Side." A Spring Radiothon Special. Click on the microphone picture in the above left column to see the full list of Destinies Exclusive Premiums. Then go to www.wusb.fm to make an online pledge.
March 24, 2017 Live review of I-Con 32, with Howard Margolin, Phil Merkel, Roy Mauritsen, Katrina Lovett, and Carl Fink gathered in the WUSB studio to discuss the high and low points of the latest incarnation of Long Island's original convention of science fiction, fact, and fantasy.
March 17, 2017 Howard Margolin celebrates his 33rd anniversary with The Voice of Science Fiction, and the return of I-Con, by presenting a full-length press conference with actor Peter Jurasik ("Babylon 5"), conducted at I-Con 23. Also features Tony Tellado of "Sci-Fi Talk."
March 10, 2017 Live, hour-long preview of I-Con 32, with Event Chair Katrina Lovett and Vice-Chair of Programming Heather Dawn joining host Howard Margolin for an up-to-the-minute look at the guests and activities scheduled for the return of Long Island's convention of science fiction, fact, and fantasy, to be held from March 17-19 at Suffolk County Community College's Grant Campus in Brentwood.
March 3, 2017 The Destinies Debut Soundtrack Spotlight shines on Marco Beltrami's score for Logan, and the composer himself returns via telephone for his sixth live appearance, to discuss and introduce selections from the soundtrack album. Plus, Christopher DeFilippis kicks off his latest "Sci-Fi Madness" competition in volume 2, number 177 of "DeFlip Side."
February 24, 2017 Continuing the salute to John Glenn and the 55th anniversary of his Friendship 7 flight with part two of the On-The-Scene-Recording "Go! Colonel Glenn In Orbit: An Historic Document in Sound of the First American Orbit, 3 Times Around the World, Feb. 20, 1962." Includes recordings made during Glenn's third orbit and re-entry, President Kennedy's Telephone Conversation with Lt. Col. Glenn, and Lt. Col. Glenn's Address to Congress.
February 17, 2017 Remembering John Glenn and saluting the 55th anniversary of his Friendship 7 flight with part one of the On-The-Scene-Recording "Go! Colonel Glenn In Orbit: An Historic Document in Sound of the First American Orbit, 3 Times Around the World, Feb. 20, 1962."
February 10, 2017 Remembering Richard Hatch with "Becoming An Actor" from Richard's CD "From Apollo to Tom Zarek: The Battlestar Galactica Memoirs." Christopher DeFilippis lists his best and worst reads of 2016 in volume 2, number 176 of "DeFlip Side." Saluting the release of "The Lego Batman Movie" with "The Penguin's Plunder" from the 1966 LP "The Official Adventures of Batman and Robin."
February 3, 2017 Destinies is pre-empted for the WUSB Reggie Marathon
Uh....make that the Reggae marathon!
January 27, 2017 Destinies 32nd annual Space Shuttle Memorial special featuring John Glenn reflecting on the Apollo 1 disaster, part 2 of the story of Apollo 17, in memory of Eugene Cernan, and part 6 of "High Calling: The Courageous Life and Faith of Space Shuttle Columbia Commander Rick Husband," written and read by Evelyn Husband. Plus, music from Penka Kouneva's album "The Woman Astronaut."
January 20, 2017 Celebrating Inauguration Day with "When Superman Was President," on the Destinies Radio Theater. The Destinies Audiobook Sampler presents part two of "John Glenn: A Memoir," read by the author. Remembering astronaut Eugene Cernan with part one of the story of Apollo 17 from "In Their Own Words: The Space Race."
January 13, 2017 Live, in-studio interview with author Marc Vun Kannon, who returns for his third appearance to discuss and read an excerpt from his novel "St. Martin's Moon."
January 6, 2017 The Destinies Film Review Team (Howard Margolin, Christopher DeFilippis, Phil Merkel) assembles live to list their favorite and least favorite science fiction, fantasy, adventure, and horror movies of 2016. Also includes the list of absentee reviewer Audrey Dettmering.
December 30, 2016 "Graphic Detail" # 206: Howard Margolin and Keith Dallas list their choices for the best, worst, and most disappointing developments in the comic book industry for 2016. Plus, Brian Krey reflects on DC Comics' "Rebirth" event and its aftermath.
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