

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

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.

Apr 21, 2017 • 1h 24min
252. The History of Magic: The Gathering (with Titus Chalk)
Titus Chalk joins us to discuss his new book Generation Decks: The Unofficial History of Gaming Phenomenon Magic: The Gathering. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 14, 2017 • 1h 4min
251. Daniel Suarez, author of Change Agent
Daniel Suarez joins us to discuss his new science fiction thriller Change Agent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 7, 2017 • 1h 31min
250. Elizabeth Hand, author of Fire and Errantry
Elizabeth Hand joins us to discuss her recent books Fire and Errantry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 31, 2017 • 55min
249. Richard Kelly, director of Donnie Darko
Richard Kelly joins us to discuss his films Donnie Darko, Southland Tales, and The Box. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 24, 2017 • 1h 40min
248. Cancelled TV Shows (with John J. Joex, John Joseph Adams)
John J. Joex of CancelledSciFi.com joins us to discuss why so many great sci-fi shows get cancelled. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 17, 2017 • 1h 33min
247. Incorporated Season 1 Review (with Anthony Ha, Erin Lindsey, John Joseph Adams)
John Joseph Adams, Anthony Ha, and Erin Lindsey join us to discuss the dystopian Syfy series Incorporated. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices


