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

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Aug 25, 2023 • 1h 10min

548. Susan Palwick, author of The Fate of Mice and All Worlds Are Real

Susan Palwick, author of The Fate of Mice and All Worlds Are Real, discusses the origins of her short story collection, the emotional impact of her stories, her journey in the world of science fiction, and her transition from volunteering as a chaplain to working in healthcare. She also talks about her childhood imagination and the guidance counselor who recognized her creativity.
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Aug 11, 2023 • 1h 1min

547. Ian Livingstone on Games Workshop and Fighting Fantasy

Ian Livingstone, author of Deathtrap Dungeon, joins us to discuss his new book Dice Men: The Origin Story of Games Workshop. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jul 28, 2023 • 1h 2min

546. John Romero, co-creator of Doom, Quake, and Wolfenstein 3D

John Romero, co-creator of iconic video games Doom, Quake, and Wolfenstein 3D, discusses his new memoir and his experiences in the gaming industry. Topics include Romero's inspiration behind the book, his life before game development, the influence of Ultima games, adventures with Ken and Roberta Williams, consequences of staring at horrifying symbols, locations mentioned in the book, and the creation of Doom, Quake, and Wolfenstein 3D.
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Jul 14, 2023 • 1h 30min

545. Silo Season 1 Review (with John Joseph Adams, Sara Lynn Michener, Rafael Jordan)

John Joseph Adams, Sara Lynn Michener, and Rafael Jordan join us to discuss Season 1 of the Apple TV+ series Silo, based on the novels by Hugh Howey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jun 30, 2023 • 1h 15min

544. Gregory Frost, author of Rhymer and Attack of the Jazz Giants and Other Stories

Gregory Frost joins us to discuss his novel Rhymer and his short story collection Attack of the Jazz Giants and Other Stories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jun 16, 2023 • 1h 41min

543. Movie Review: Logan’s Run, Beneath the Planet of the Apes, Silent Running, The Andromeda Strain, Colossus: The Forbin Project

Andrea Kail, Matthew Kressel, and Tom Gerencer join us to discuss Logan’s Run, Beneath the Planet of the Apes, Silent Running, The Andromeda Strain, and Colossus: The Forbin Project. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jun 2, 2023 • 1h 22min

542. Bill Fawcett on Robert Asprin

Robert Asprin’s longtime friend Bill Fawcett joins us to discuss editing the book Myth-Interpretations: The Worlds of Robert Asprin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Apr 21, 2023 • 54min

541. Philip Plait, author of Under Alien Skies: A Sightseer's Guide to the Universe

Philip Plait, author of Bad Astronomy and Death from the Skies!, joins us to discuss his new book Under Alien Skies: A Sightseer’s Guide to the Universe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Apr 7, 2023 • 1h 36min

540. Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves Movie Review (with John Joseph Adams, Michael Witwer, Ben Riggs)

John Joseph Adams, Michael Witwer, and Ben Riggs join us to discuss the new movie Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves, directed by John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Mar 24, 2023 • 1h 31min

539. The Last of Us Season 1 Review (with Erin Lindsey, Theresa DeLucci, Zach Chapman)

Erin Lindsey, Theresa DeLucci, and Zach Chapman join us to discuss Season 1 of the HBO series The Last of Us, based on the popular video game from Naughty Dog. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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