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
Jun 30, 2017 • 1h 24min
262. Theodora Goss, author of The Strange Case of the Alchemist's Daughter
Theodora Goss joins us to discuss her new novel The Strange Case of the Alchemist’s Daughter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 23, 2017 • 1h 38min
261. Prisoners of Gravity (with Rick Green, Mark Askwith, Gregg Thurlbeck)
Rick Green, Mark Askwith, and Gregg Thurlbeck join us to discuss working on the classic science fiction talk show Prisoners of Gravity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 16, 2017 • 1h 8min
260. The History of Wonder Woman (with Tim Hanley)
Tim Hanley, author of Wonder Woman Unbound, joins us to discuss the history of Wonder Woman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 9, 2017 • 1h 44min
259. Live Action Role-Playing (with Lizzie Stark, Ben Schwartz, Steph Grossman)
Stephanie Grossman, Lizzie Stark, and Ben “Books” Schwartz join us to discuss the wonderful world of live action role-playing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 2, 2017 • 1h 9min
258. Sofia Samatar, author of A Stranger in Olondria and Tender
Sofia Samatar joins us to discuss her new short story collection Tender. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 26, 2017 • 1h 31min
257. When Your Creative Writing Professor Hates Fantasy (with Alina Sichevaya, Jameyanne Fuller, Emma Clark)
Alina Sichevaya, Jameyanne Fuller, and Emma Clark discuss how to deal with creative writing professors who are hostile toward fantasy & science fiction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 19, 2017 • 1h 22min
256. Taboo Season 1 Review (with Carrie Vaughn, Erin Lindsey, Sam J. Miller)
Carrie Vaughn, Erin Lindsey, and Sam J. Miller join us to discuss the new historical drama Taboo on FX. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 12, 2017 • 1h 58min
255. The Cosmic Powers Anthology (with Becky Chambers, Tobias Buckell, John Joseph Adams)
John Joseph Adams, Tobias Buckell, and Becky Chambers join us to discuss John’s new anthology Cosmic Powers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 5, 2017 • 1h 37min
254. The Rifts Role-Playing Game (with Sean Patrick Fannon)
Sean Patrick Fannon joins us to discuss writing a new adaption of the popular Rifts pen & paper role-playing game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 28, 2017 • 43min
253. Neil Gaiman, author of American Gods
Neil Gaiman, the best-selling fantasy author known for iconic works like American Gods and the Sandman series, discusses the new Starz adaptation of his celebrated novel. He explores the intricate artistic journey behind the illustrated edition of American Gods and its contemporary relevance to immigration and American culture. The conversation emphasizes the role of empathy in fantasy narratives and touches upon the innovative possibilities of virtual reality in storytelling. Gaiman's insights reflect on the themes of change and connection in today’s society.
