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
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
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.
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, about a mysterious bomb shelter that no one is allowed to leave. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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
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 the classic 70s movies Logan’s Run, Beneath the Planet of the Apes, Silent Running, The Andromeda Strain, and Colossus: The Forbin Project.Time stamps: Logan's Run (3:35), Beneath the Planet of the Apes (23:21), Silent Running (37:14), The Andromeda Strain (50:45), Colossus: The Forbin Project (1:06:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 2, 2023 • 1h 22min
542. Robert Asprin and the Myth Adventures Series (with Bill Fawcett)
Bill Fawcett joins us to discuss his lifelong friendship with Robert Asprin, creator of The Myth Adventures series, Phule's Company, and Thieves' World. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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
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
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, about a teenage girl who holds the key to stopping a worldwide zombie plague. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 9, 2023 • 1h 23min
538. The Best American Science Fiction and Fantasy 2022 (with John Joseph Adams, Rebecca Roanhorse, P. Djèlí Clark)
John Joseph Adams, Rebecca Roanhorse, and P. Djèlí Clark join us to discuss the new anthology The Best American Science Fiction & Fantasy 2022. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
