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 17, 2022 • 1h 30min
516. The Moon is a Harsh Mistress by Robert A. Heinlein Review (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
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.
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'.
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.
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
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
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
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, about a group of workers whose memories are manipulated by their mysterious employer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 8, 2022 • 1h 3min
508. Maureen McHugh, author of After the Apocalypse and Mothers and Other Monsters
Maureen McHugh joins us to discuss her short story collections After the Apocalypse and Mothers and Other Monsters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 1, 2022 • 1h 26min
507. The Wheel of Time Season 1 Review (with John Joseph Adams, Douglas Cohen, Abby Goldsmith)
John Joseph Adams, Douglas Cohen, and Abby Goldsmith join us to discuss Season 1 of the Amazon Prime series The Wheel of Time, based on the novels by Robert Jordan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
