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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271. Zoe Quinn, author of Crash Override: How Gamergate (Nearly) Destroyed My Life, and How We Can Win the Fight Against Online Hate 01.09.2017 59:03

Game designer Zoe Quinn joins us to discuss her new book Crash Override: How Gamergate (Nearly) Destroyed My Life, and How We Can Win the Fight Against Online Hate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

270. Recent Horror Movies (with Seth Dickinson, Grady Hendrix, Maya Prohovnik) 25.08.2017 1:41:30

Seth Dickinson, Grady Hendrix, and Maya Prohovnik join us to discuss the recent horror movies Baskin, The Void, They Look Like People, Under the Shadow, Don’t Blink, Circle, The Invitation, and Hush. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

269. John Kessel, author of The Moon and the Other 18.08.2017 1:31:38

John Kessel joins us to discuss his new novel The Moon and the Other, about a lunar colony where men are barred from voting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

268. The Dark Tower Movie Review (with Rajan Khanna, John Joseph Adams, Maya Prohovnik) 11.08.2017 1:25:23

John Joseph Adams, Rajan Khanna, and Maya Prohovnik join us to discuss the new movie The Dark Tower, based on the series of novels by Stephen King. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

267. The History of Judge Dredd and 2000 AD (with David Bishop) 04.08.2017 1:41:21

David Bishop joins us to discuss the history of the British science fiction comic 2000 AD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

266. Valerian Movie Review (with Erin Lindsey, Anthony Ha, Zach Chapman) 28.07.2017 1:32:29

Erin Lindsey, Anthony Ha, and Zach Chapman join us to discuss the new movie Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

265. Rick and Morty Seasons 1 and 2 Review (with Carli Velocci, Matt London, John Joseph Adams) 21.07.2017 1:35:50

John Joseph Adams, Matt London, and Carli Velocci join us to discuss the dark science fiction cartoon Rick and Morty. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

264. James Patrick Kelly, author of Mother Go and The Promise of Space 14.07.2017 1:50:39

James Patrick Kelly joins us to discuss his new books The Promise of Space and Mother Go. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

263. The Handmaid's Tale Season 1 Review (with Beth Elderkin, Charley Locke, Sara Lynn Michener) 07.07.2017 1:26:05

Sara Lynn Michener, Charley Locke, and Beth Elderkin join us to discuss the new Hulu adaptation of Margaret Atwood’s The Handmaid’s Tale. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

262. Theodora Goss, author of The Strange Case of the Alchemist's Daughter 30.06.2017 1:24:15

Theodora Goss joins us to discuss her new novel The Strange Case of the Alchemist’s Daughter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

261. Prisoners of Gravity: The Classic Sci-Fi Talk Show 23.06.2017 1:38:06

Rick Green, Mark Askwith, and Gregg Thurlbeck join us to discuss working on the classic science fiction talk show Prisoners of Gravity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

260. The History of Wonder Woman (with Tim Hanley) 16.06.2017 1:08:12

Tim Hanley, author of Wonder Woman Unbound, joins us to discuss the history of Wonder Woman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

259. Live Action Role-Playing (with Lizzie Stark, Ben Schwartz, Steph Grossman) 09.06.2017 1:44:01

Stephanie Grossman, Lizzie Stark, and Ben “Books” Schwartz join us to discuss the wonderful world of live action role-playing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

258. Sofia Samatar, author of A Stranger in Olondria and Tender 02.06.2017 1:09:26

Sofia Samatar joins us to discuss her new short story collection Tender. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

257. When Your Creative Writing Professor Hates Fantasy 26.05.2017 1:30:45

Alina Sichevaya, Jameyanne Fuller, and Emma Clark discuss how to deal with creative writing professors who are hostile toward fantasy & science fiction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

256. Taboo Season 1 Review (with Carrie Vaughn, Erin Lindsey, Sam J. Miller) 19.05.2017 1:22:14

Carrie Vaughn, Erin Lindsey, and Sam J. Miller join us to discuss the new historical drama Taboo on FX. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

255. The Cosmic Powers Anthology (with Becky Chambers, Tobias S. Buckell, John Joseph Adams) 12.05.2017 1:58:17

John Joseph Adams, Tobias Buckell, and Becky Chambers join us to discuss John’s new anthology Cosmic Powers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

254. The Rifts Role-Playing Game (with Sean Patrick Fannon) 05.05.2017 1:36:44

Sean Patrick Fannon joins us to discuss writing a new adaption of the popular Rifts pen & paper role-playing game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

253. Neil Gaiman, author of American Gods 28.04.2017 42:37

Neil Gaiman joins us to discuss the new Starz adaptation of American Gods. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

252. The History of Magic: The Gathering (with Titus Chalk) 21.04.2017 1:24:29

Titus Chalk joins us to discuss his new book Generation Decks: The Unofficial History of Gaming Phenomenon Magic: The Gathering. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

251. Daniel Suarez, author of Change Agent 14.04.2017 1:03:47

Daniel Suarez joins us to discuss his new science fiction thriller Change Agent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

250. Elizabeth Hand, author of Fire and Errantry 07.04.2017 1:31:16

Elizabeth Hand joins us to discuss her recent books Fire and Errantry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

249. Donnie Darko Director Richard Kelly 31.03.2017 55:25

Richard Kelly joins us to discuss his films Donnie Darko, Southland Tales, and The Box. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

248. Why Do So Many Good Sci-Fi Shows Get Canceled? (with John J. Joex, John Joseph Adams) 24.03.2017 1:39:40

John J. Joex of CancelledSciFi.com joins us to discuss why so many great sci-fi shows get cancelled. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

247. Incorporated Season 1 Review (with Anthony Ha, Erin Lindsey, John Joseph Adams) 17.03.2017 1:33:25

John Joseph Adams, Anthony Ha, and Erin Lindsey join us to discuss the dystopian Syfy series Incorporated. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices