David Barr Kirtley

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

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** 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, Margaret Atwood, Richard Dawkins, Simon Pegg, Amanda Knox, Andrew Yang, Joyce Carol Oates, 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...

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371. Movie Review: Masters of the Universe, Krull, Legend, The Beastmaster, Highlander 26.07.2019 1:45:21

Andrea Kail, Tom Gerencer, and Matthew Kressel join us to discuss the awesomely bad 80s fantasy movies Masters of the Universe, Krull, Legend, The Beastmaster, and Highlander. Time stamps: Krull (15:27), Masters of the Universe (30:06), The Beastmaster (42:28), Legend (56:39), Highlander (1:06:58). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

370. Melinda M. Snodgrass, author of The High Ground 19.07.2019 1:11:43

Melinda M. Snodgrass joins us to discuss The High Ground, the first book in her Imperials series of space adventure novels. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

369. The History of Tabletop Role-Playing Games (with Shannon Appelcline) 12.07.2019 1:10:10

Shannon Appelcline joins us to discuss his four-book series Designers & Dragons: A History of the Roleplaying Game Industry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

368. How a Billionaire Destroyed Gawker (with Ryan Holiday) 05.07.2019 1:15:43

Ryan Holiday joins us to discuss his new book Conspiracy, about Peter Thiel's campaign to destroy Gawker by secretly funding the Hulk Hogan sex tape lawsuit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

367. Good Omens Season 1 Review (with Erin Lindsey, Tom Gerencer, Peter Rubin) 28.06.2019 1:39:22

Erin Lindsey, Tom Gerencer, and Peter Rubin join us to discuss the new Amazon series Good Omens, based on the novel by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

366. Rob Reid, author of After On and Year Zero 21.06.2019 1:30:47

Silicon Valley entrepreneur Rob Reid joins us to discuss his science fiction novels After On and Year Zero. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

365. Should Science Fiction Writers Get MFA Degrees? (with Steph Grossman, Chandler Klang Smith, John Kessel) 14.06.2019 1:34:29

Steph Grossman, Chandler Klang Smith, and John Kessel join us to discuss whether fantasy & science fiction writers should get an MFA in Creative Writing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

364. Star Trek: Discovery Season 2 Review (with Anthony Ha, Sara Lynn Michener, Christopher M. Cevasco) 07.06.2019 1:37:00

Anthony Ha, Sara Lynn Michener, and Christopher M. Cevasco join us to discuss Season 2 of Star Trek: Discovery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

363. The History of Computer Role-Playing Games (with Matt Barton) 31.05.2019 1:27:14

Matt Barton, host of Matt Chat and co-author of Dungeons & Desktops, joins us to discuss the history of computer role-playing games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

362. Jeffery Deaver, author of The Never Game 24.05.2019 1:08:03

Jeffery Deaver joins us to discuss his new novel The Never Game, a crime thriller about the video game industry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

361. The History of The Satanic Temple (with Penny Lane) 17.05.2019 59:41

Penny Lane joins us to discuss her new documentary Hail Satan?, about the Satanic Temple’s battle to uphold separation of church and state. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

360. Prospect Movie Review (with Rajan Khanna, Sara Lynn Michener, Christopher M. Cevasco) 10.05.2019 1:24:25

Rajan Khanna, Sara Lynn Michener, and Christopher M. Cevasco join us to discuss the new indie science fiction film Prospect, about a toxic alien jungle full of valuable gems. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

359. Ian McEwan, author of Machines Like Me 03.05.2019 40:58

Ian McEwan joins us to discuss his new novel Machines Like Me, about a love triangle that forms between a man, a woman, and a sentient robot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

358. How Palmer Luckey's Political Views Got Him Fired from Facebook (with Blake J. Harris) 26.04.2019 2:00:42

Blake J. Harris joins us to discuss his new book The History of the Future, about how Palmer Luckey founded a leading VR company, only to be fired for supporting Donald Trump. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

357. Us Movie Review (with Evan Narcisse, Tananarive Due, Craig Laurance Gidney) 19.04.2019 1:32:13

Evan Narcisse, Tananarive Due, and Craig Laurance Gidney join us to discuss Us, the new movie from Jordan Peele, writer and director of Get Out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

356. Love, Death + Robots Season 1 Review (with Erin Lindsey, Rafael Jordan, Tom Gerencer) 12.04.2019 1:38:37

Erin Lindsey, Rafael Jordan, and Tom Gerencer join us to discuss the new Netflix anthology series Love, Death & Robots. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

355. Jasper Fforde, author of Early Riser 05.04.2019 1:05:18

Jasper Fforde joins us to discuss his new novel Early Riser, about a world where human beings hibernate through the winter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

354. Activism Through Fiction (with Malka Older, Sam J. Miller, Tobias S. Buckell, John Joseph Adams) 29.03.2019 1:33:46

John Joseph Adams, Tobias S. Buckell, Sam J. Miller, and Malka Older join us to discuss John’s anthology A People’s Future of the United States, which he co-edited with Victor LaValle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

353. The History of Ultima Online (with Wes Locher) 22.03.2019 1:05:41

Wes Locher joins us to discuss his book Braving Britannia: Tales of Life, Love, and Adventure in Ultima Online. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

352. Ben Bova, author of New Frontiers 15.03.2019 42:41

Ben Bova joins us to discuss his short story collection New Frontiers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

351. David Baldacci, author of The Finisher 08.03.2019 1:05:17

Bestselling author David Baldacci joins us to discuss his first fantasy novel The Finisher. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

350. Future Man Season 1 Review (with Anthony Ha, Andrea Kail, Tom Gerencer) 01.03.2019 1:42:26

Anthony Ha, Andrea Kail, and Tom Gerencer join us to discuss the science fiction comedy series Future Man on Hulu. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

349. The History of Quest for Glory (with Lori Ann Cole) 22.02.2019 1:06:11

Lori Ann Cole joins us to discuss co-designing the video games Quest for Glory and Hero-U: Rogue to Redemption. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

348. Gregory Benford, author of Timescape and Rewrite 15.02.2019 1:08:31

Gregory Benford joins us to discuss his new novel Rewrite, a conceptual sequel to his bestselling novel Timescape. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

347. Dimension 404 Season 1 Review (with Anthony Ha, Andrea Kail, Tom Gerencer) 08.02.2019 1:43:31

Anthony Ha, Andrea Kail, and Tom Gerencer join us to discuss Dimension 404, a new science fiction anthology series on Hulu. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices