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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David Barr Kirtley

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296. Steven Pinker: Enlightenment Now 23.02.2018 1:03:22

Steven Pinker joins us to discuss his new book Enlightenment Now: The Case for Science, Reason, Humanism, and Progress. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

295. Altered Carbon Season 1 Review (with Daniel H. Wilson, Beth Elderkin, Anthony Ha) 16.02.2018 1:30:49

Daniel H. Wilson, Beth Elderkin, and Anthony Ha join us to discuss the new Netflix series Altered Carbon, based on the novel by Richard K. Morgan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

294. Dark Season 1 Review (with Erin Lindsey, Rafael Jordan, Ruairi Carroll) 09.02.2018 1:54:49

Erin Lindsey, Rafael Jordan, and Ruairi Carroll join us to discuss the new Netflix series Dark. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

293. Bill McKibben: Environmentalism and Science Fiction 02.02.2018 1:04:09

Environmental activist Bill McKibben joins us to discuss his books Enough and Radio Free Vermont: A Fable of Resistance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

292. Philip K. Dick's Electric Dreams Season 1 Review (with Sara Lynn Michener, Anthony Ha, John Joseph Adams) 26.01.2018 1:46:53

Anthony Ha, Sara Lynn Michener, and John Joseph Adams join us to review the new Amazon series Philip K. Dick’s Electric Dreams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

291. David Ignatius: Quantum Computing and Espionage 19.01.2018 1:03:06

Washington Post reporter David Ignatius joins us to discuss his new novel The Quantum Spy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

290. Black Mirror Season 4 Review (with Theresa DeLucci, Rafael Jordan, John Joseph Adams) 12.01.2018 1:46:19

John Joseph Adams, Theresa DeLucci, and Rafael Jordan join us to discuss Season 4 of the Netflix series Black Mirror. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

289. The Future of Floating Cities (with Joe Quirk) 05.01.2018 1:01:49

Joe Quirk joins us to discuss his new book Seasteading: How Floating Nations Will Restore the Environment, Enrich the Poor, Cure the Sick, and Liberate Humanity From Politicians. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

288. The Orville Season 1 Review (with Melinda M. Snodgrass, Robert Repino, John Joseph Adams) 29.12.2017 1:35:32

John Joseph Adams, Melinda M. Snodgrass, and Robert Repino join us to discuss the new FOX series The Orville. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

287. Star Wars: The Last Jedi Movie Review (with Rajan Khanna, Erin Lindsey, Seth Dickinson) 22.12.2017 1:34:24

Rajan Khanna, Erin Lindsey, and Seth Dickinson join us to discuss the new Star Wars movie The Last Jedi. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

286. Resurrecting Extinct Species (with Britt Wray) 15.12.2017 58:18

Britt Wray joins us to discuss her new book Rise of the Necrofauna: The Science, Ethics, and Risks of De-Extinction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

285. Star Trek: Discovery Season 1 Review (with Sara Lynn Michener, Anthony Ha, John Joseph Adams) 08.12.2017 2:00:13

John Joseph Adams, Sara Lynn Michener, and Anthony Ha join us to discuss the new TV show Star Trek: Discovery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

284. Jess Phoenix: The Volcano Scientist Running for Congress 01.12.2017 1:04:57

Vulcanologist Jess Phoenix joins us to discuss what it’s like being a scientist running for Congress. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

283. John Crowley, author of Ka: Dar Oakley in the Ruins of Ymr 24.11.2017 1:34:43

John Crowley joins us to discuss his new books Ka: Dar Oakley in the Ruins of Ymr and Totalitopia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

282. Channel Zero Season 2 Review (with Grady Hendrix, Erin Lindsey, Zach Chapman) 17.11.2017 1:36:00

Grady Hendrix, Erin Lindsey, and Zach Chapman join us to discuss No-End House, the second season of the anthology series Channel Zero. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

281. Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency Season 1 Review (with Tom Gerencer, Leah Schnelbach, John Joseph Adams) 10.11.2017 1:34:09

Leah Schnelbach, Tom Gerencer, and John Joseph Adams join us to discuss the TV show Dirk Gently’s Holistic Detective Agency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

280. Carmen Maria Machado, author of Her Body and Other Parties 03.11.2017 1:03:12

Carmen Maria Machado joins us to discuss her new short story collection Her Body and Other Parties. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

279. Overpopulation in Science Fiction (with Carrie Vaughn, Maggie Shen King, John Joseph Adams) 27.10.2017 1:31:51

Carrie Vaughn, John Joseph Adams, and Maggie Shen King join us to discuss the theme of overpopulation in science fiction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

278. The Provocative Life of Harlan Ellison (with Nat Segaloff) 20.10.2017 1:09:12

Nat Segaloff joins us to discuss his new biography A Lit Fuse: The Provocative Life of Harlan Ellison. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

277. Blade Runner 2049 Movie Review (with Daniel H. Wilson, Sara Lynn Michener, Matthew Kressel) 13.10.2017 1:36:34

Daniel H. Wilson, Sara Lynn Michener, and Matthew Kressel join us to discuss the new film Blade Runner 2049. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

276. Adam Savage: From Mythbusters to Sci-Fi Podcasting 06.10.2017 57:06

Adam Savage of Mythbusters joins us to discuss his new science fiction podcast SYFY25: Origin Stories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

275. Best American Science Fiction and Fantasy 2017 (with Charles Yu, John Joseph Adams) 29.09.2017 1:31:19

Charles Yu and John Joseph Adams join us to discuss their new anthology The Best American Science Fiction and Fantasy 2017. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

274. Kids vs. Monsters (with Grady Hendrix, John Langan, Erin Lindsey) 22.09.2017 1:46:26

Grady Hendrix, John Langan, and Erin Lindsey join us to discuss the common horror trope of kids fighting monsters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

273. Bill Nye the Science Guy, author of Everything All at Once 15.09.2017 56:24

Bill Nye joins us to discuss his new book Everything All at Once: How to Unleash Your Inner Nerd, Tap into Radical Curiosity, and Solve Any Problem. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

272. Science Fiction Podcasting and Public Radio (with Rose Eveleth of Flash Forward, Eric Molinsky of Imaginary Worlds) 08.09.2017 1:38:31

Rose Eveleth of Flash Forward and Eric Molinsky of Imaginary Worlds join us to discuss what science fiction podcasters can learn from public radio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices