This month, Kevin Smith reveals to K. Stoddard Hayes his penchant for fire-walking, roof-climbing and beef vindaloo - the God of War would be proud.

Before leaving the hallowed halls of Xena to cast her talent-spotting eye elsewhere, Tracy Hampton fills Xena Magazine in on the importance of looking your best at the local supermarket.

Fascinated by how the hours of footage shot for an episode of Xena: Warrior Princess are whittled down to a 45-minute episode? Xena editor Robert Field reveals all to Ian Rentoul.

K. Stoddard Hayes delves into Xena’s psyche to investigate whether she follows the way of peace or the way of war.

K. Stoddard Hayes unmasks Danielle Cormack, the actress who made a record-breaking number of appearances on Xena and Hercules as Amazon princess Ephiny.

In the world of Hercules and Xena, Ares is no mere immortal, but rather a complex character whose purpose in both shows is not just to explore the theme of war, but also peace, religion and love.

K. Stoddard Hayes discovers a softer side to the God of War during a frank exchange of views with actor Kevin Smith who talks about the pioneering spirit, playing Ares and the changing life of an actor.

In the second part of our exclusive interview with Rob Tapert, Xena's executive producer looks to the future of the show and Renaissance Pictures' other projects.

In this month's Renaissance Man column, Director of Marketing Ali Rasul fills us in on the genesis of a typical Xena: Warrior Princess script.

Motherhood features the ultimate bar-room brawl: a battle between Xena and the ancient Gods. Kate Barker watches the fight scene on the set of the final episode and learns the secrets of Joxer's Tavern.

Hercules' screen mother Liddy Holloway reveals all to Karen Hayes, including how she enjoys a testosterone-filled game of rugby as much as any man.

Paul Robert Coyle on each of his Hercules and Xena adventures.

Joe Nazzaro meets writer Paul Robert Coyle, responsible for penning many of the most unusual episodes of Xena and Hercules.

Darien Takle talks to K. Stoddard Hayes about the pains and pleasures of playing Xena’s mum and discusses the many other mothers she’s played during her long stage and screen career.

Jacqueline Kim discusses her role as mentor and mother Lao Ma in the Xena: Warrior Princess two parter The Debt.

K. Stoddard Hayes explores maternal instincts in Xena and Hercules, focusing in particular on the mother daughter/mother son relationships between the shows' main characters.

Liddy Holloway talks in depth about her many memorable appearances as Hercules’ legendary mother, Alcmene. Interview by K. Stoddard Hayes.

Gabrielle has gone through her fair share of ups and downs. K. Stoddard Hayes explores her many trials and tribulations, and discovers how much she has changed since her days as a simple bard…

In a revealing chat with Kate Barker during filming of the opening episode, Heart of Darkness, [Renee O’Connor] waxes lyrical about her alter ego’s development, the subtext and wearing Joxer’s hat…

Xena Executive Producer Rob Tapert talks about gods, babies and life with the Warrior Princess.