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

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Jul 1, 2022 • 1h 6min

518. When Scientists Get Tricked Into Supporting Fringe Ideas (with Emery Emery)

Emery Emery joins us to discuss his new documentary Science Friction, about scientists being tricked into appearing on TV shows that promote fringe ideas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jun 24, 2022 • 1h 7min

517. Laura J. Mixon, author of Up Against It

Laura J. Mixon, author of Up Against It, discusses her journey into science fiction, collaborative novel Green War, environmental themes, feral sapients, mining challenges, memories of collaborations, and reissuing 'Up Against It' as Tor Essentials.
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Jun 17, 2022 • 1h 30min

516. The Moon is a Harsh Mistress by Robert A. Heinlein Book Club (with Anthony Ha, Lisa Yaszek, Robby Soave)

Anthony Ha, Lisa Yaszek, and Robby Soave join us to discuss Robert Heinlein’s classic 1966 novel The Moon is a Harsh Mistress, about a lunar colony declaring independence from Earth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jun 10, 2022 • 1h 21min

515. Dune Miniseries Review (with Andrea Kail, Matthew Kressel, Rajan Khanna)

Andrea Kail, Matthew Kressel, and Rajan Khanna review the Sci-Fi Channel miniseries adaptation of Frank Herbert's Dune, delving into narrative changes, Princess Irulan's expanded role, and critical analysis of different adaptations. The speakers explore challenges in storytelling, evolution of geek culture with special effects, and discuss rumored developments like a Sisterhood series and Dune Part Two filming. They reflect on the Dune miniseries, express gratitude to supporters, and contemplate the possibility of a sequel.
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Jun 3, 2022 • 1h 11min

514. David S. F. Wilson, director of Sonnie's Edge and Bloodshot

Director and animator David S. F. Wilson talks about his work on Love, Death + Robots and Bloodshot. He discusses creating cinematic projects for video games, the detailed process of making a 17-minute animated short film, and the challenges of transitioning from animation to live-action. The conversation also touches on the adaptation of the novel 'Influx', the Delta V project inspiring space exploration, and creating a post-apocalyptic trailer for 'The Division'.
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May 20, 2022 • 1h 2min

513. Alex Kurtzman on Star Trek and The Man Who Fell to Earth

Star Trek showrunner Alex Kurtzman discusses reimagining 'The Man Who Fell to Earth' with a complex and unreliable narrator. They explore character development challenges in sci-fi storytelling and the portraying of the CIA. The impact of David Bowie on the movie and the importance of diversity in the Star Trek universe are also highlighted.
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May 6, 2022 • 59min

512. Stephen Marche, author of The Hunger of the Wolf and The Next Civil War: Dispatches from the American Future

Stephen Marche joins us to discuss his werewolf novel The Hunger of the Wolf and his nonfiction book The Next Civil War: Dispatches from the American Future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Apr 29, 2022 • 1h 1min

511. Christopher Cevasco, author of Beheld: Godiva's Story

Frequent guest Christopher M. Cevasco joins us to discuss his first novel Beheld: Godiva’s Story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Apr 22, 2022 • 1h 6min

510. Ben Burgis, author of Give Them an Argument, Christopher Hitchens, and Canceling Comedians While the World Burns

Fantasy author and philosopher Ben Burgis joins us to discuss his books Give Them an Argument, Christopher Hitchens, and Canceling Comedians While the World Burns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Apr 15, 2022 • 1h 30min

509. Severance Season 1 Review (with Anthony Ha, Sara Lynn Michener, John Kessel)

Anthony Ha, Sara Lynn Michener, and John Kessel join us to discuss Season 1 of the Apple TV+ series Severance, directed by Ben Stiller. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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