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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171. David Wong (Jason Pargin), author of John Dies at the End 10.10.2015 1:05:40

Jason Pargin, a.k.a. David Wong, author of John Dies at the End and This Book is Full of Spiders, joins us to discuss his new novel Futuristic Violence and Fancy Suits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

170. The History of Dungeons & Dragons (with David Ewalt, Michael Witwer) 03.10.2015 1:14:43

David Ewalt, author of Of Dice and Men, and Michael Witwer, author of Empire of Imagination, join us to discuss the history of Dungeons & Dragons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

169. Creating The Martian (with Andy Weir) 26.09.2015 53:28

Andy Weir joins us to discuss his bestselling science fiction novel The Martian, basis for the new feature film. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

168. The New Star Wars Canon (with Chuck Wendig, Alexandra Bracken) 19.09.2015 1:00:35

Chuck Wendig and Alexandra Bracken join us to discuss some of the books set in the new Star Wars canon that help pave the way for Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

167. Killjoys and Dark Matter Season 1 Review (with Andrew Liptak, Rafael Jordan) 12.09.2015 1:06:19

Andrew Liptak and Rafael Jordan join us to discuss the new Syfy shows Killjoys and Dark Matter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

166. Creating Babylon 5 and Sense8 (with J. Michael Straczynski) 05.09.2015 55:22

J. Michael Straczynski, creator of Babylon 5, joins us to discuss his new TV show Sense8, which he created with the Wachowskis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

165. N. K. Jemisin, author of The Fifth Season 29.08.2015 1:02:39

N.K. Jemisin, author of The Killing Moon and The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms, joins us to discuss her new novel The Fifth Season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

164. Gary Whitta, writer of The Book of Eli and author of Abomination 22.08.2015 1:16:04

Gary Whitta, writer of The Book of Eli, joins us to discuss his new novel Abomination. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

163. Video Games in Books and Movies (with Chris Avellone, Micky Neilson, Daniel H. Wilson, John Joseph Adams) 15.08.2015 1:00:05

Chris Avellone, Micky Neilson, Daniel H. Wilson, and John Joseph Adams join us to discuss the way that video games are portrayed in books and movies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

162. Is Pixel Art Dead? (with Mark Ferrari, Michael B. Myers Jr., Blake Reynolds) 08.08.2015 49:56

Mark Ferrari, Michael B. Myers Jr, and Blake Reynolds join us to discuss the appeal of pixel art and whether it’s a dying art form. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

161. The Law of Superheroes (with James Daily, Brad Desnoyer) 01.08.2015 1:04:04

James Daily and Brad Desnoyer join us to discuss how real-life legal principles would apply to comic book superheroes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

160. Wesley Chu, author of The Lives of Tao and Time Salvager 25.07.2015 48:54

Wesley Chu, author of The Lives of Tao, joins us to discuss his new novel Time Salvager. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

159. Horror Movie Producer Jason Blum 18.07.2015 47:21

Jason Blum, producer the horror movies Paranormal Activity, The Purge, Sinister, and Insidious, joins us to discuss his new anthology The Blumhouse Book of Nightmares: The Haunted City. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

158. Ernest Cline, author of Ready Player One and Armada 11.07.2015 49:41

Ernest Cline, author of Ready Player One, joins us to discuss his new novel Armada. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

157. Sense8 Season 1 Review (with John Joseph Adams, Tobias S. Buckell, Sam J. Miller) 04.07.2015 1:03:56

Tobias Buckell, Sam J. Miller, and John Joseph Adams join us to review the new TV series Sense8, about a group of strangers who develop a telepathic link. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

156. Hannibal Season 1 Review (with Theresa DeLucci, Kat Howard, John Joseph Adams) 27.06.2015 1:20:21

Theresa DeLucci, Kat Howard, and John Joseph Adams join us to review the TV series Hannibal, about the cannibal psychiatrist Dr. Hannibal Lecter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

155. Jurassic World and Dinosaurs in Science Fiction (with Genevieve Valentine, Christopher M. Cevasco, Seth Dickinson) 20.06.2015 1:27:47

Genevieve Valentine, Christopher M. Cevasco, and Seth Dickinson join us to review the new film Jurassic World and discuss dinosaurs in fantasy & science fiction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

154. The Sci-Fi Future of Elon Musk (with Ashlee Vance) 13.06.2015 53:03

Journalist Ashlee Vance joins us to discuss his bestselling new biography Elon Musk: Tesla, SpaceX, and the Quest for a Fantastic Future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

153. Black Mirror Season 1 Review (with Grady Hendrix, Theresa DeLucci, Sunil Patel) 06.06.2015 1:25:32

Grady Hendrix, Theresa DeLucci, and Sunil Patel join us to discuss the brilliantly perverse British TV show Black Mirror. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

152. Mad Max and Post-Apocalyptic Fiction (with Carrie Vaughn, Hugh Howey, John Joseph Adams) 30.05.2015 1:02:34

Hugh Howey, Carrie Vaughn, and John Joseph Adams join us to review the new film Mad Max: Fury Road and discuss the current state of post-apocalyptic fiction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

151. Clive Barker, author of The Scarlet Gospels 23.05.2015 56:26

Horror author Clive Barker joins us to discuss his new novel The Scarlet Gospels, the final adventure of his popular character Pinhead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

150. Malcolm Gladwell on Geeks and Underdogs 16.05.2015 49:28

Journalist Malcolm Gladwell joins us to discuss what geeks and nerds can learn from his book David and Goliath: Misfits, Underdogs, and the Art of Battling Giants. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

149. Jon Ronson: So You've Been Publicly Shamed 09.05.2015 50:28

Journalist Jon Ronson joins us to discuss his new book So You’ve Been Publicly Shamed, about the destructive impact of internet hate mobs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

148. Ken Liu, author of The Grace of Kings 02.05.2015 35:56

Ken Liu joins us to discuss his new epic fantasy novel The Grace of Kings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

147. Ex Machina Director Alex Garland 25.04.2015 48:43

Alex Garland, writer of such films as 28 Days Later and Dredd, joins us to discuss his new science fiction thriller Ex Machina. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices