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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

527. A Canticle for Leibowitz by Walter M. Miller Jr. Book Club (with Matthew Kressel, Lisa Yaszek, Joseph Reisert)

Matthew Kressel, Lisa Yaszek, and Joseph Reisert join us to discuss the classic 1959 novel A Canticle for Leibowitz by Walter M. Miller Jr. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 07, 2022•1 hr 29 min•Transcript available on Metacast

526. Steven Novella, co-author of The Skeptics' Guide to the Future: What Yesterday's Science and Science Fiction Tell Us About the World of Tomorrow

Steven Novella, co-host of the The Skeptics’ Guide to the Universe, joins us to discuss his new book The Skeptics’ Guide to the Future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 23, 2022•1 hr•Transcript available on Metacast

525. Sabine Hossenfelder, author of Existential Physics: A Scientist's Guide to Life's Biggest Questions

Sabine Hossenfelder, host of Science Without the Gobbledygook, joins us to discuss her new book Existential Physics: A Scientist’s Guide to Life’s Biggest Questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 09, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Transcript available on Metacast

524. Predator Movies Review (with Theresa DeLucci, Zach Chapman, Stephen Graham Jones)

Theresa DeLucci, Zach Chapman, and Stephen Graham Jones join us to discuss the Predator series of science fiction horror movies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 30, 2022•2 hr 33 min•Transcript available on Metacast

523. Ken and Roberta Williams on Sierra Online and Colossal Cave Adventure

Ken and Roberta Williams, cofounders of Sierra Online, join us to discuss their new game Colossal Cave: Reimagined by Roberta Williams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 12, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Transcript available on Metacast

522. Lori Garver on Transforming NASA

Lori Garver, former deputy administrator of NASA, joins us to discuss her new memoir Escaping Gravity, about the battle to fund commercial spaceflight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 29, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Transcript available on Metacast

521. A Secret History of Dungeons & Dragons (with Ben Riggs)

Ben Riggs joins us to discuss his new book Slaying the Dragon: A Secret History of Dungeons & Dragons, a behind-the-scenes look at the downfall of gaming giant TSR. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 22, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Transcript available on Metacast

520. Chris Matheson on Richard Matheson and God

Chris Matheson, co-writer of Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure, joins us to discuss his new book Conversations with the Father: A Memoir About Richard Matheson, My Dad and God. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 15, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Transcript available on Metacast

519. Adam-Troy Castro, author of Her Husband's Hands and Other Stories and The Author's Wife vs. The Giant Robot

Adam-Troy Castro joins us to discuss his books Her Husband’s Hands and Other Stories and The Author’s Wife vs. The Giant Robot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 08, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Transcript available on Metacast

518. When Scientists Get Tricked Into Supporting Fringe Ideas (with Emery Emery)

Emery Emery joins us to discuss his new documentary Science Friction, about scientists being tricked into appearing on TV shows that promote fringe ideas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 01, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Transcript available on Metacast

517. Laura J. Mixon, author of Up Against It

Laura J. Mixon joins us to discuss her novel Up Against It, about an asteroid colony facing a series of disasters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 24, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Transcript available on Metacast

516. The Moon is a Harsh Mistress by Robert A. Heinlein Book Club (with Anthony Ha, Lisa Yaszek, Robby Soave)

Anthony Ha, Lisa Yaszek, and Robby Soave join us to discuss Robert Heinlein’s classic 1966 novel The Moon is a Harsh Mistress, about a lunar colony declaring independence from Earth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 17, 2022•2 hr 30 min•Transcript available on Metacast

515. Dune Miniseries Review (with Andrea Kail, Matthew Kressel, Rajan Khanna)

Andrea Kail, Matthew Kressel, and Rajan Khanna join us to discuss the Sci-Fi Channel miniseries Frank Herbert’s Dune, directed by John Harrison. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 10, 2022•1 hr 21 min•Transcript available on Metacast

514. David S. F. Wilson, director of Sonnie's Edge and Bloodshot

Director and animator David S. F. Wilson joins us to discuss his work on Love, Death + Robots and Bloodshot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 03, 2022•1 hr 11 min•Transcript available on Metacast

513. Alex Kurtzman on Star Trek and The Man Who Fell to Earth

Star Trek showrunner Alex Kurtzman joins us to discuss his new Showtime series The Man Who Fell to Earth, based on the novel by Walter Tevis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 20, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Transcript available on Metacast

512. Stephen Marche, author of The Hunger of the Wolf and The Next Civil War: Dispatches from the American Future

Stephen Marche joins us to discuss his werewolf novel The Hunger of the Wolf and his nonfiction book The Next Civil War: Dispatches from the American Future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 06, 2022•59 min•Transcript available on Metacast

511. Christopher Cevasco, author of Beheld: Godiva's Story

Frequent guest Christopher M. Cevasco joins us to discuss his first novel Beheld: Godiva’s Story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 29, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Transcript available on Metacast

510. Ben Burgis, author of Give Them an Argument, Christopher Hitchens, and Canceling Comedians While the World Burns

Fantasy author and philosopher Ben Burgis joins us to discuss his books Give Them an Argument, Christopher Hitchens, and Canceling Comedians While the World Burns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 22, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Transcript available on Metacast

509. Severance Season 1 Review (with Anthony Ha, Sara Lynn Michener, John Kessel)

Anthony Ha, Sara Lynn Michener, and John Kessel join us to discuss Season 1 of the Apple TV+ series Severance, directed by Ben Stiller. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 15, 2022•2 hr 30 min•Transcript available on Metacast

508. Maureen McHugh, author of After the Apocalypse and Mothers and Other Monsters

Maureen McHugh joins us to discuss her short story collections After the Apocalypse and Mothers and Other Monsters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 08, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Transcript available on Metacast

507. The Wheel of Time Season 1 Review (with John Joseph Adams, Douglas Cohen, Abby Goldsmith)

John Joseph Adams, Douglas Cohen, and Abby Goldsmith join us to discuss Season 1 of the Amazon Prime series The Wheel of Time, based on the novels by Robert Jordan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 01, 2022•1 hr 26 min•Transcript available on Metacast

506. The Thing Movie Review (with Tom Gerencer, Andrea Kail, Matthew Kressel)

Tom Gerencer, Andrea Kail, and Matthew Kressel join us to discuss John Carpenter’s classic 1982 horror movie The Thing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 25, 2022•1 hr 18 min•Transcript available on Metacast

505. Ringworld by Larry Niven Book Club (with Rajan Khanna, Abby Goldsmith, Mercurio D. Rivera)

Rajan Khanna, Abby Goldsmith, and Mercurio D. Rivera join us to discuss Larry Niven’s classic 1970 novel Ringworld. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 18, 2022•2 hr 35 min•Transcript available on Metacast

504. Carol Pinchefsky, author of Turn Your Fandom into Cash: A Geeky Guide to Turn Your Passion Into a Business (Or at Least a Side Hustle)

Carol Pinchefsky joins us to discuss her book Turn Your Fandom into Cash: A Geeky Guide to Turn Your Passion Into a Business (Or at Least a Side Hustle). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 04, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Transcript available on Metacast

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Episodes

Geek's Guide to the Galaxy - A Science Fiction Podcast

Episodes

527. A Canticle for Leibowitz by Walter M. Miller Jr. Book Club (with Matthew Kressel, Lisa Yaszek, Joseph Reisert)

526. Steven Novella, co-author of The Skeptics' Guide to the Future: What Yesterday's Science and Science Fiction Tell Us About the World of Tomorrow

525. Sabine Hossenfelder, author of Existential Physics: A Scientist's Guide to Life's Biggest Questions

524. Predator Movies Review (with Theresa DeLucci, Zach Chapman, Stephen Graham Jones)

523. Ken and Roberta Williams on Sierra Online and Colossal Cave Adventure

522. Lori Garver on Transforming NASA

521. A Secret History of Dungeons & Dragons (with Ben Riggs)

520. Chris Matheson on Richard Matheson and God

519. Adam-Troy Castro, author of Her Husband's Hands and Other Stories and The Author's Wife vs. The Giant Robot

518. When Scientists Get Tricked Into Supporting Fringe Ideas (with Emery Emery)

517. Laura J. Mixon, author of Up Against It

516. The Moon is a Harsh Mistress by Robert A. Heinlein Book Club (with Anthony Ha, Lisa Yaszek, Robby Soave)

515. Dune Miniseries Review (with Andrea Kail, Matthew Kressel, Rajan Khanna)

514. David S. F. Wilson, director of Sonnie's Edge and Bloodshot

513. Alex Kurtzman on Star Trek and The Man Who Fell to Earth

512. Stephen Marche, author of The Hunger of the Wolf and The Next Civil War: Dispatches from the American Future

511. Christopher Cevasco, author of Beheld: Godiva's Story

510. Ben Burgis, author of Give Them an Argument, Christopher Hitchens, and Canceling Comedians While the World Burns

509. Severance Season 1 Review (with Anthony Ha, Sara Lynn Michener, John Kessel)

508. Maureen McHugh, author of After the Apocalypse and Mothers and Other Monsters

507. The Wheel of Time Season 1 Review (with John Joseph Adams, Douglas Cohen, Abby Goldsmith)

506. The Thing Movie Review (with Tom Gerencer, Andrea Kail, Matthew Kressel)

505. Ringworld by Larry Niven Book Club (with Rajan Khanna, Abby Goldsmith, Mercurio D. Rivera)

504. Carol Pinchefsky, author of Turn Your Fandom into Cash: A Geeky Guide to Turn Your Passion Into a Business (Or at Least a Side Hustle)

503. Foundation Season 1 Review (with Anthony Ha, John Kessel, Abby Goldsmith)

502. Ghostbusters Afterlife Movie Review (with Sara Lynn Michener, Christopher M. Cevasco, Robert Repino)

501. Marc Burrows on Terry Pratchett

500. David Barr Kirtley Book Launch Party (with John Joseph Adams, Tom Gerencer, Zach Chapman)

499. Are Orcs Racist? (with Christopher J. Ferguson)

498. Movie Review: Close Encounters of the Third Kind, Starman, Explorers, Dark Star, Tron