407. Myke Cole, author of Sixteenth Watch
Myke Cole joins us to discuss his novel Sixteenth Watch, about the future of the Coast Guard in space. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episodes
Geek's Guide to the Galaxy - A Science Fiction Podcast
Science fiction author David Barr Kirtley (Save Me Plz and Other Stories) talks geek culture with guests such as Neil Gaiman (#253), George R. R. Martin (#22), Richard Dawkins (#46), Simon Pegg (#39), Bill Nye (#273), Margaret Atwood (#94), Neil deGrasse Tyson (#32), and Ursula K. Le Guin (#65). Geek’s Guide to the Galaxy has appeared on recommended podcast lists from NPR, The Guardian, Wired, The A.V. Club, BBC America, CBC Radio, WVXU, io9, Omni, The Strand, Library Journal, and Popular Mechanics. CBC Radio writes, "You may not think a podcast about science fiction and fantasy would be the place to go for political insight, but -- it is. Geek's Guide to the Galaxy manages to be more insightful about politics than many pundits." Help crowdfund us at patreon.com/geeks
Episodes
406. Movie Review: Hawk the Slayer, The Sword and the Sorcerer, Excalibur, Dragonslayer, Willow
Andrea Kail, Tom Gerencer, and Matthew Kressel join us to discuss the movies Hawk the Slayer, The Sword and the Sorcerer, Excalibur, Dragonslayer, and Willow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
405. Ross Douthat, author of The Decadent Society
New York Times columnist Ross Douthat joins us to discuss his new book The Decadent Society, about how humanity’s sci-fi future fell victim to cultural and technological stagnation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
404. Invisibility in Science Fiction (with Anthony Ha, Lisa Yaszek, John Kessel)
Anthony Ha, Lisa Yaszek, and John Kessel join us to review the new movie The Invisible Man and discuss the theme of invisibility in science fiction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
403. Gwyneth Jones, author of Joanna Russ and Big Cat and Other Stories
Gwyneth Jones joins us to discuss her short story collection Big Cat and Other Stories and her nonfiction book Joanna Russ: Modern Masters of Science Fiction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
402. Years and Years Season 1 Review (with John Joseph Adams, Tobias S. Buckell, Lisa Yaszek)
John Joseph Adams, Tobias S. Buckell, and Lisa Yaszek join us to discuss the dystopian HBO series Years and Years, created by former Dr. Who showrunner Russell T. Davies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
401. Cults in Horror (with Grady Hendrix, Theresa DeLucci, Paul Tremblay)
Grady Hendrix, Theresa DeLucci, and Paul Tremblay join us to review the new movie Midsomar and discuss some of our favorite cults in horror. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
400. Meet the Parents (with John R. Kirtley, Kathryn Barr Kirtley)
In this special bonus show guests John R. Kirtley and Kathryn Barr Kirtley join us to celebrate 400 episodes of Geek’s Guide to the Galaxy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
399. The Witcher Season 1 Review (with Anthony Ha, Andrea Kail, Gillian Conahan)
Anthony Ha, Andrea Kail, and Gillian Conahan join us to discuss the new Netflix series The Witcher, based on the novels by Andrzej Sapkowski. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
398. Wil Wheaton, host of The Ready Room
Wil Wheaton joins us to discuss writing, gaming, audiobooks, and his new Star Trek: Picard aftershow The Ready Room. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
397. The History of Quake and Diablo (with David L. Craddock)
Video game journalist David L. Craddock joins us to discuss his books Stay Awhile and Listen, about the history of Diablo, and Rocket Jump, about the history of Quake. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
396. Peter Boghossian, co-author of How to Have Impossible Conversations
Philosophy professor Peter Boghossian joins us to discuss his love of sci-fi TV and his new book How to Have Impossible Conversations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
395. The Mandalorian Season 1 Review (with Erin Lindsey, Rajan Khanna, Matthew Kressel)
Erin Lindsey, Rajan Khanna, and Matthew Kressel join us to discuss the new Star Wars TV show The Mandalorian, created by Jon Favreau. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
394. His Dark Materials Season 1 Review (with Erin Lindsey, Sara Lynn Michener, Sam J. Miller)
Erin Lindsey, Sara Lynn Michener, and Sam J. Miller join us to discuss the new HBO series His Dark Materials, based on the novels by Philip Pullman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
393. Watchmen Season 1 Review (with Anthony Ha, Tobias S. Buckell, Lara Elena Donnelly)
Anthony Ha, Tobias S. Buckell, and Lara Elena Donnelly join us to discuss the new HBO series Watchmen, based on the classic graphic novel written by Alan Moore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
392. Understanding Conspiracy Theories (with Jonathan Kay)
Jonathan Kay joins us to discuss his books Your Move, about the growing popularity of board games, and Among the Truthers, about the psychology behind conspiracy theories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
391. Final Space Seasons 1 and 2 Review (with Andrea Kail, Tom Gerencer, Robert Repino)
Andrea Kail, Tom Gerencer, and Robert Repino join us to discuss Seasons 1 and 2 of the science fiction cartoon Final Space. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
390. Nicky Drayden, author of Escaping Exodus
Nicky Drayden joins us to discuss her new novel Escaping Exodus, about a matriarchal society that exists aboard a massive spacefaring beast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
389. Scott Adams, author of Loserthink
Dilbert creator Scott Adams joins us to discuss his new book Loserthink and his short novels God’s Debris and The Religion War. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
388. Brian Evenson, author of Song for the Unraveling of the World
Brian Evenson joins us to discuss his new short story collection Song for the Unraveling of the World. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
387. Cadwell Turnbull, author of The Lesson
Cadwell Turnbull joins us to discuss his debut novel The Lesson, about an alien occupation of the U.S. Virgin Islands. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
386. Terminator: Dark Fate Movie Review (with Anthony Ha, Sara Lynn Michener, Rafael Jordan)
Anthony Ha, Sara Lynn Michener, and Rafael Jordan join us to discuss the new movie Terminator: Dark Fate, a direct sequel to the 1991 film Terminator 2: Judgment Day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
385. John Hodgman, author of Medallion Status
John Hodgman joins us to discuss his new book Medallion Status, about his adventures as a minor celebrity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
384. The Rise of Jordan Peterson (with Patricia Marcoccia and Maziar Ghaderi)
Patricia Marcoccia and Maziar Ghaderi join us to discuss their new documentary The Rise of Jordan Peterson, about the controversial professor and YouTube star. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
383. Kat Rosenfield, co-author of A Trick of Light: Stan Lee's Alliances
Kat Rosenfield joins us to discuss her new novel A Trick of Light, which she wrote with Stan Lee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
382. Aeon Flux Animated Series Review (with Andrea Kail, Tom Gerencer, Matthew Kressel)
Andrea Kail, Tom Gerencer, and Matthew Kressel join us to discuss the science fiction cartoon Aeon Flux, which originally appeared on MTV in the early ’90s. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
381. Christopher Brown, author of Rule of Capture
Christopher Brown, author of Tropic of Kansas, joins us to discuss his dystopian legal thriller Rule of Capture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
380. Overlooked Science Fiction and Fantasy (with Desirina Boskovich, Paul Tremblay, Grady Hendrix)
Desirina Boskovich, Paul Tremblay, and Grady Hendrix join us to discuss Desirina’s new book Lost Transmissions: The Secret History of Science Fiction and Fantasy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
379. The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance Review (with Erin Lindsey, Christopher M. Cevasco, Chandler Klang Smith)
Erin Lindsey, Christopher M. Cevasco, and Chandler Klang Smith join us to discuss the new Netflix series The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
378. Movie Review: Zardoz, Buck Rogers, Flash Gordon, Buckaroo Banzai, The Ice Pirates
Andrea Kail, Tom Gerencer, and Matthew Kressel join us to discuss the awesomely bad 70s and 80s sci-fi movies Zardoz, Buck Rogers, Flash Gordon, Buckaroo Banzai, and The Ice Pirates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices