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, Richard Dawkins, Simon Pegg, Bill Nye, Margaret Atwood, 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 may not think a podcast about science fiction and fantasy would be the place to go for political insight, but -- it is. Geek's Guide to the Galaxy manages to be more insightful about politics than many pundits." View a complete list of guests and topics at geeksguideshow.com/episodes/. Listen to the show on YouTube at youtube.com/@geeksguidetothegalaxy to easily skip ahead to our discussion of a particular movie or story.

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Here's a quick summary of the last 5 episodes on Geek's Guide to the Galaxy - A Science Fiction Podcast.

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David Barr Kirtley

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Tom Gerencer
Tom Gerencer is a writer and podcaster with a focus on science fiction and film analysis. He has a background in film studies and often discusses the intersection of cinema and genre literature, providing insights into narrative techniques and thematic elements.
Mercurio D. Rivera
Mercurio D. Rivera is a science fiction author known for his short stories and contributions to anthologies. He has written works that explore themes of identity, technology, and the human experience, often blending speculative elements with deep character studies. Rivera's stories have appeared in various prestigious publications and anthologies, showcasing his talent for crafting engaging narratives.
Andrea Kail
Andrea Kail is a science fiction and fantasy author known for her engaging storytelling and unique perspectives on genre literature. She has contributed to various anthologies and magazines, and is recognized for her insightful commentary on the genre.
Matthew Kressel
Matthew Kressel is an accomplished author and editor in the science fiction and fantasy community. He has published numerous short stories and is known for his work in speculative fiction, as well as his contributions to the genre through editing and mentoring new writers.
Rajan Khanna
Rajan Khanna is a writer and podcaster, recognized for his contributions to science fiction literature. He has a background in storytelling and often engages with themes of speculative fiction in his work.
James Wynn
James Wynn is a co-host of the ReReading Wolfe podcast, where he engages in in-depth discussions about the works of Gene Wolfe, a prominent figure in science fiction and fantasy literature. Wynn's insights and analyses contribute to a deeper understanding of Wolfe's complex narratives and themes.
Craig Brewer
Craig Brewer is a co-host of the ReReading Wolfe podcast, known for his expertise in literature and his passion for Gene Wolfe's writing. Brewer's discussions often explore the intricacies of Wolfe's storytelling, making him a valuable voice in the literary community.

Topics Discussed

Harlan Ellison The Top of the Volcano short stories science fiction Larry Niven short story collection Mercurio D. Rivera Becalmed in Hell Bordered in Black Neutron Star The Soft Weapon The Jigsaw Man The Deadlier Weapon All the Myriad Ways Not Long Before the End Man of Steel, Woman of Kleenex Dune HBO series Prophecy prequel Frank Herbert The Urth of the New Sun Gene Wolfe book club theReReading Wolfe podcast Dark City Strange Days The Thirteenth Floor Looker Alphaville noir movies

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Geek's Guide to the Galaxy
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Subscribers: 4,420
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Geek’s Guide to the Galaxy is a podcast hosted by science fiction author David Barr Kirtley (Save Me Plz and Other Stories). The show features conversations about fantasy & science fiction in books, movies, games, and comics, as well as related subjects such as science, history, and critical thinking. Geek’s Guide to the Galaxy has received over 1,000 five-star ratings on Apple Podcasts and racked up over 10 million total downloads. Interviews from the show have been reprinted in books such as Conversations with William Gibson, Conversations with Michael Chabon, and Conversations with Nalo Hopkinson.

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Here's the recent few episodes on Geek's Guide to the Galaxy - A Science Fiction Podcast.

0:00 2:39:59

591. Harlan Ellison's Greatest Hits Part 3 (with Tom Gerencer)

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David Barr Kirtley
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Tom Gerencer
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Harlan Ellison The Top of the Volcano short stories science fiction
Tom Gerencer joins us to discuss the book The Top of the Volcano: The Award-Winning Stories of Harlan Ellison, which contains 11 stories not included in Harlan Ellisons Greatest Hits.

Stories discussed: A Boy and His Dog (1:39), The Region Between (37:12), Basilisk (48:29), Adrift Just Off the Islets of Langerhans: Latitude 38 54' N, Longitude 77 00' 13" W (53:57), Croatoan (1:05:55), Count the Clock that Tells the Time (1:16:45), With Virgil Oddum at the East Pole (1:32:30), Soft Monkey (1:41:43), The Function of Dream Sleep (1:47:38), The Man Who Rowed Christopher Columbus Ashore (2:01:01), The Human Operators (2:11:50). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
0:00 1:48:40

590. The Best of Larry Niven Part 1 (with Mercurio D. Rivera)

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David Barr Kirtley
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Mercurio D. Rivera
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Larry Niven short story collection Mercurio D. Rivera Becalmed in Hell Bordered in Black Neutron Star The Soft Weapon The Jigsaw Man The Deadlier Weapon All the Myriad Ways Not Long Before the End Man of Steel, Woman of Kleenex
Mercurio D. Rivera joins us to discuss the first nine stories in the short story collection The Best of Larry Niven, edited by Jonathan Strahan.

Stories discussed: "Becalmed in Hell" (5:10), "Bordered in Black" (17:54), "Neutron Star" (26:35), "The Soft Weapon" (38:16), "The Jigsaw Man" (56:27), "The Deadlier Weapon" (1:02:55), "All the Myriad Ways" (1:08:16), "Not Long Before the End" (1:19:48), "Man of Steel, Woman of Kleenex" (1:28:01). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
0:00 1:37:16

589. Dune Prophecy Season 1 Review (with Andrea Kail, Matthew Kressel, Rajan Khanna)

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David Barr Kirtley
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Andrea Kail Matthew Kressel Rajan Khanna
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Dune HBO series Prophecy prequel Frank Herbert
Andrea Kail, Matthew Kressel, and Rajan Khanna join us to discuss Season 1 of the HBO series Dune: Prophecy, a prequel set 10,000 years before the events of Frank Herbert’s Dune. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
0:00 1:27:33

588. The Urth of the New Sun by Gene Wolfe Book Club (with James Wynn, Craig Brewer)

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David Barr Kirtley
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James Wynn Craig Brewer
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The Urth of the New Sun Gene Wolfe book club science fiction theReReading Wolfe podcast
James Wynn and Craig Brewer, hosts of the ReReading Wolfe podcast, join us to discuss Gene Wolfe’s classic novel The Urth of the New Sun, a sequel to The Book of the New Sun. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
0:00 1:51:20

587. Movie Review: Dark City, Strange Days, The Thirteenth Floor, Looker, Alphaville

Hosts
David Barr Kirtley
Guests
Andrea Kail Matthew Kressel Tom Gerencer
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Dark City Strange Days The Thirteenth Floor Looker Alphaville science fiction noir movies
Andrea Kail, Matthew Kressel, and Tom Gerencer join us to discuss the science fiction noir movies Dark City, Strange Days, The Thirteenth Floor, Looker, and Alphaville.

Time stamps: Dark City (3:25), Strange Days (28:55), The Thirteenth Floor (48:19), Looker (1:00:43), Alphaville (1:16:19). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ratings

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4.5 rating 1190 reviews

USA

4.5 ratings 884 reviews

UK

4.6 ratings 128 reviews

Canada

4.7 ratings 87 reviews

Australia

4.5 ratings 61 reviews

Ireland

4.9 ratings 16 reviews

New Zealand

4.9 ratings 11 reviews

Singapore

5.0 ratings 2 reviews

South Africa

5.0 ratings 1 reviews