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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571. Civil War Movie Review (with Myke Cole, Michael Livingston) 02.06.2024 1:26:45

Myke Cole and Michael Livingston join us to discuss the new Alex Garland movie Civil War, about a civil war breaking out in modern day America. Ad-free episodes are available to our paid supporters over at patreon.com/geeks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

570. Invincible Seasons 1 and 2 Review (with Andrea Kail, Tom Gerencer, Zach Chapman) 26.05.2024 1:25:06

Andrea Kail, Tom Gerencer, and Zach Chapman join us to discuss Seasons 1 and 2 of the animated series Invincible, about a teenager's difficult relationship with his superhero father. Ad-free episodes are available to our paid supporters over at patreon.com/geeks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

569. Lionel Shriver: A Career of Courting Self-Destruction 24.05.2024 59:17

Lionel Shriver, author of We Need to Talk About Kevin, joins us to discuss her new books Mania and Abominations: Selected Essays from a Career of Courting Self-Destruction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

568. Children of Dune Miniseries Review (with Andrea Kail, Matthew Kressel, Rajan Khanna) 18.05.2024 1:25:54

Andrea Kail, Matthew Kressel, and Rajan Khanna join us to discuss the 2003 miniseries Frank Herbert’s Children of Dune, which adapts the second and third Dune novels. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

567. Téa Obreht, author of The Morningside 04.05.2024 58:28

Téa Obreht, author of The Tiger’s Wife and Inland, joins us to discuss her dystopian novel The Morningside. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

566. Fallout Season 1 Review (with John Joseph Adams, Theresa DeLucci, Zach Chapman) 22.04.2024 1:29:12

John Joseph Adams, Theresa DeLucci, and Zach Chapman join us to discuss Season 1 of the Amazon Prime series Fallout, based on the popular series of post-apocalyptic video games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

565. The Political Impact of 80s Pop Culture (with David Sirota) 12.04.2024 55:34

David Sirota, co-creator of the hit comedy Don’t Look Up, joins us to discuss his book Back to Our Future, about the political impact of ’80s pop culture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

564. Horror Director Teresa Sutherland 04.04.2024 1:03:18

Teresa Sutherland, writer of The Wind, joins us to discuss her new horror movie Lovely, Dark, and Deep, about a woman investigating mysterious disappearances in a national park. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

563. Dune: Part Two Movie Review (with Andrea Kail, Matthew Kressel, Rajan Khanna) 20.03.2024 1:31:27

Andrea Kail, Matthew Kressel, and Rajan Khanna join us to discuss the new movie Dune: Part Two, based on the novel by Frank Herbert. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

562. 1899 Season 1 Review (with Erin Lindsey, Andrea Kail, Ruairi Carroll) 08.03.2024 1:30:45

Erin Lindsey, Andrea Kail, and Ruairi Carroll join us to discuss the mysterious, abruptly canceled Netflix series 1899. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

561. Amanda Knox and Christopher Robinson, hosts of Labyrinths 23.02.2024 1:04:54

Amanda Knox and Christopher Robinson join us to discuss their podcast Labyrinths and Christopher’s dystopian novel Deliver Us, about the future of drone delivery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

560. For All Mankind Seasons 3 and 4 Review (with John Joseph Adams, Sara Lynn Michener, Rafael Jordan) 09.02.2024 1:33:06

John Joseph Adams, Sara Lynn Michener, and Rafael Jordan join us to discuss Seasons 3 and 4 of the AppleTV+ series For All Mankind, an alternate history in which the space race never slowed down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

559. Children of Dune by Frank Herbert Review (with Andrea Kail, Matthew Kressel, Rajan Khanna) 26.01.2024 1:27:14

Andrea Kail, Matthew Kressel, and Rajan Khanna join us to discuss Frank Herbert’s classic novel Children of Dune, the third book in the Dune series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

558. Bodies Season 1 Review (with Erin Lindsey, Andrea Kail, Ruairi Carroll) 12.01.2024 1:37:00

Erin Lindsey, Andrea Kail, and Ruairi Carroll join us to discuss the Netflix original series Bodies, about four detectives in different time periods attempting to solve the same murder. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

557. Baldur's Gate III Review (with John Joseph Adams) 29.12.2023 1:37:54

Geek’s Guide to the Galaxy producer John Joseph Adams joins us to discuss the Dungeons & Dragons video game Baldur’s Gate III, which he’s played for more than 1,000 hours. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

556. For All Mankind Seasons 1 and 2 Review (with John Joseph Adams, Sara Lynn Michener, Rafael Jordan) 15.12.2023 1:24:35

John Joseph Adams, Sara Lynn Michener, and Rafael Jordan join us to discuss Seasons 1 and 2 of the Apple TV+ series For All Mankind, an alternate history in which the space race never slowed down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

555. The History of Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition (with Kyle Newman) 01.12.2023 57:22

Kyle Newman, director of Fanboys, joins us to discuss his new book Lore and Legends, about the recent history of Dungeons & Dragons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

554. Andrew Yang: Writing a Political Thriller 17.11.2023 52:00

Former presidential candidate Andrew Yang joins us to discuss his political thriller The Last Election, which he wrote with Stephen Marche. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

553. David Cronenberg Movies: Scanners, Videodrome, The Fly, Existenz, Crimes of the Future 03.11.2023 1:37:59

Andrea Kail, Matthew Kressel, and Tom Gerencer join us to discuss the movies Scanners, Videodrome, The Fly, Existenz, and Crimes of the Future, all of which were written and directed by David Cronenberg. Time stamps: Scanners (10:58), Videodrome (22:36), The Fly (41:17), Existenz (53:47), Crimes of the Future (1:06:37). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

552. Greg Lukianoff: Superheroes and Cancel Culture 17.10.2023 1:04:27

Greg Lukianoff, president of the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression, joins us to discuss his love of superhero comics and his new book The Canceling of the American Mind. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

551. Blindsight by Peter Watts Review (with Theresa DeLucci, Sam J. Miller, Seth Dickinson) 06.10.2023 1:30:14

Theresa DeLucci, Sam J. Miller, and Seth Dickinson join us to discuss the classic novel Blindsight by Peter Watts, about a group of astronauts encountering a terrifying alien intelligence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

550. Abby Goldsmith, author of Majority 22.09.2023 1:05:18

Abby Goldsmith joins us to discuss her space opera novel Majority, about a dystopian society ruled by telepaths. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

549. Charlie Kaufman Movies: Being John Malkovich, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Anomalisa, I'm Thinking of Ending Things 08.09.2023 1:46:20

Andrea Kail, Matthew Kressel, and Tom Gerencer join us to discuss Being John Malkovich, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Anomalisa, and I’m Thinking of Ending Things, all of which were written by Charlie Kaufman. Time stamps: Being John Malkovich (14:48), Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (32:20), I'm Thinking of Ending Things (51:35), Anomalisa (1:13:58). Learn more about your ad choice...

548. Susan Palwick, author of The Fate of Mice and All Worlds Are Real 25.08.2023 1:10:18

Susan Palwick joins us to discuss her short story collections The Fate of Mice and All Worlds Are Real. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

547. The History of Games Workshop (with Ian Livingstone) 11.08.2023 1:01:25

Ian Livingstone, author of Deathtrap Dungeon, joins us to discuss his new book Dice Men: The Origin Story of Games Workshop. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices