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No Win Scenario

No Win Scenario

By: Trevor Chamberlain and Don Schechter
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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 Inc2023 Art
Episodes
  • 320 - Don's Away Mission with John Bond

    320 - Don's Away Mission with John Bond
    Aug 27 2026
    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
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    Email: NoWinScenarioPodcast@gmail.com
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    Mental Health Crisis Resources
    In the US: Call or text 988
    Online: https://988lifeline.org©2026 Charles River Media
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    40 mins
  • 319 - Don's Away Mission with Author Sarit Zadok

    319 - Don's Away Mission with Author Sarit Zadok
    Aug 25 2026
    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
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    27 mins
  • 318 - Don's Away Mission with Author William Bernhardt

    318 - Don's Away Mission with Author William Bernhardt
    Aug 24 2026
    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
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    Mental Health Crisis Resources
    In the US: Call or text 988
    Online: https://988lifeline.org

    ©2026 Charles River Media
    https://www.CharlesRiverMedia.com
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    42 mins
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