Geek's Guide to the Galaxy - A Science Fiction Podcast
David Barr Kirtley
** 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.
Episodes
Mentioned books
Aug 20, 2021 • 1h 3min
480. Paul Di Filippo, author of The Summer Thieves
Paul Di Filippo, author of Ribofunk, joins us to discuss his new novel The Summer Thieves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 13, 2021 • 1h 5min
479. Richard Carrier on Michael Moorcock and Jesus
Richard Carrier, author of Jesus from Outer Space, joins us to discuss Michael Moorcock’s classic 1969 novel Behold the Man. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 6, 2021 • 1h 40min
478. Masters of the Universe: Revelation Review (with Andrea Kail, Christopher M. Cevasco, Zach Chapman)
Andrea Kail, Christopher M. Cevasco, and Zach Chapman join us to discuss the new Netflix series Masters of the Universe: Revelation, a sequel to the popular '80s cartoon He-Man and the Masters of the Universe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 30, 2021 • 1h 29min
477. Neuromancer by William Gibson Review (with Matthew Kressel, Theresa DeLucci, Sam J. Miller)
Matthew Kressel, Theresa DeLucci, and Sam J. Miller join us to discuss William Gibson’s classic 1984 novel Neuromancer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 23, 2021 • 1h 6min
476. Scott Edelman, author of Tell Me Like You Done Before and Other Stories Written on the Shoulders of Giants
Scott Edelman joins us to discuss his book Tell Me Like You Done Before and Other Stories Written on the Shoulders of Giants. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 16, 2021 • 1h 10min
475. Tom Gerencer on Robert Sheckley
Tom Gerencer, an author known for his works like 'Think Like Google,' dives into the impactful life and stories of science fiction legend Robert Sheckley. They explore how Sheckley's clever humor and narrative style influenced the genre, drawing parallels with Douglas Adams. Gerencer also shares the unexpected boost in book sales from podcast appearances, highlights Sheckley's unique contributions, and reflects on themes of identity in stories like 'Cordle to Onion to Carrot.' It's a celebration of creative storytelling and the legacy of a sci-fi pioneer.
Jul 9, 2021 • 1h 8min
474. Django Wexler, author of Hard Reboot
Django Wexler joins us to discuss his novella Hard Reboot and his short stories “The End of the War,” “REAL,” and “Amara Kel’s Rules for TIE Pilot Survival (Probably).” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 2, 2021 • 1h 11min
473. Tom Gerencer, author of Intergalactic Refrigerator Repairmen Seldom Carry Cash
Tom Gerencer joins us to discuss his short story collection Intergalactic Refrigerator Repairmen Seldom Carry Cash. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 25, 2021 • 1h 2min
472. Jordan Morris, creator of Bubble
Jordan Morris joins us to discuss his sci-fi graphic novel Bubble, based on the hit podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 18, 2021 • 1h 6min
471. Jane Lindskold, author of Curiosities and Wanderings on Writing
Jane Lindskold joins us to discuss her short story collection Curiosities and her writing advice book Wanderings on Writing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
