Geek's Guide to the Galaxy - A Science Fiction Podcast
** Ad-free episodes are available to our paid supporters over at patreon.com/geeks ** Host David Barr Kirtley, author of the book Save Me Plz and Other Stories, talks geek culture with guests such as Neil Gaiman, George R. R. Martin, Richard Dawkins, Simon Pegg, Bill Nye, Margaret Atwood, Neil deGrasse Tyson, and Ursula K. Le Guin. 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." View a complete list of guests and topics at geeksguideshow.com/episodes/. Listen to the show on YouTube at youtube.com/@geeksguidetothegalaxy to easily skip ahead to our discussion of a particular movie or story.
Latest episodes
Apr 23, 2021 • 1h 23min
463. Avenue 5 Season 1 Review (with John Joseph Adams, Erin Lindsey, Tom Gerencer)
John Joseph Adams, Erin Lindsey, and Tom Gerencer join us to discuss Season 1 of the HBO series Avenue 5, about a dysfunctional cruise ship in outer space. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 16, 2021 • 1h 2min
462. Julia Galef on Spock and Rationality
Julia Galef, host of Rationally Speaking, joins us to discuss her new book The Scout Mindset: Why Some People See Things Clearly and Others Don’t. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 9, 2021 • 1h 8min
461. James Altucher on 11 Sci-Fi Movies That Changed My Life
Entrepreneur and podcaster James Altucher joins us to discuss his article “11 Sci-Fi Movies That Changed My Life” and his new business advice book Skip the Line. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 2, 2021 • 1h 32min
460. The Dispossessed by Ursula K. Le Guin Book Club (with Anthony Ha, Matthew Kressel, Lisa Yaszek)
In this discussion, guests Anthony Ha, a media analyst from TechCrunch, and Matthew Kressel, an author, join Lisa Yaszek to explore the depths of Ursula K. Le Guin's 'The Dispossessed.' They dive into its themes of anarchism and societal structures, examining character inspirations and the ethical implications of technology like the Ansible. The conversation reflects on Le Guin's impactful storytelling and its relevance to modern societal issues, while also critiquing the often underestimated value of science fiction in exploring complex human experiences.
Mar 26, 2021 • 1h 24min
459. Classic Graphic Adventure Games (with Kurt Kalata, Julia Minamata)
Kurt Kalata, editor of The Guide to Classic Graphic Adventures, and Julia Minamata, creator of The Crimson Diamond, join us to discuss graphic adventure games of the ’80s and ’90s. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 19, 2021 • 1h 6min
458. Griffin McElroy, co-host of The Adventure Zone
Griffin McElroy, co-host of The Adventure Zone, joins us to discuss his new book Everybody Has a Podcast (Except You), which he wrote with his brothers Justin and Travis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 12, 2021 • 1h 29min
457. Upload Season 1 Review (with John Joseph Adams, Tobias S. Buckell, Abby Goldsmith)
John Joseph Adams, Tobias S. Buckell, and Abby Goldsmith join us to discuss Season 1 of the Amazon original series Upload, about a future where people are uploaded to a virtual world after they die. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 5, 2021 • 1h 4min
456. Denis Loubet on Fantasy Art and Ultima
Fantasy artist Denis Loubet joins us to discuss his work on the classic Ultima series of computer role-playing games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 26, 2021 • 1h 31min
455. Blood of Zeus Season 1 Review (with Erin Lindsey, Douglas Cohen, Zach Chapman)
Erin Lindsey, Douglas Cohen, and Zach Chapman join us to discuss the animated series Blood of Zeus on Netflix. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 19, 2021 • 51min
454. David Gerrold, author of Hella
David Gerrold, author of “The Trouble with Tribbles” and “The Martian Child,” joins us to discuss his new novel Hella. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
