Science fiction author David Barr Kirtley (Save Me Plz and Other Stories) talks geek culture with guests such as Neil Gaiman (#253), George R. R. Martin (#22), Richard Dawkins (#46), Simon Pegg (#39), Bill Nye (#273), Margaret Atwood (#94), Neil deGrasse Tyson (#32), and Ursula K. Le Guin (#65). 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 Me ...
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579. The Future of Demographic Collapse (with Malcolm Collins)
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Malcolm Collins, co-host of the Based Camp podcast, joins us to discuss future scenarios involving demographic collapse, genetic engineering, and AI. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesDe către David Barr Kirtley
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578. Terminator Zero Season 1 Review (with Daniel H. Wilson, Zach Chapman)
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Daniel H. Wilson and Zach Chapman join us to discuss the Netflix series Terminator Zero, an animated spinoff of the classic films Terminator and Terminator 2: Judgment Day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesDe către David Barr Kirtley
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Geek’s Guide to the Galaxy host David Barr Kirtley and his wife Steph Grossman just had their first baby, so our schedule will probably be unpredictable for the next few weeks. For updates, watch geeksguideshow.com or follow us on Patreon over at patreon.com/geeks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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577. The Best of Roger Zelazny (with Tom Gerencer)
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Tom Gerencer joins us to discuss the short story collection The Best of Roger Zelazny, part of the SF Masterworks series of science fiction classics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesDe către David Barr Kirtley
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576. Stranger in a Strange Land by Robert A. Heinlein Book Club (with Lisa Yaszek, John Kessel, Robby Soave)
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Lisa Yaszek, John Kessel, and Robby Soave join us to discuss Robert Heinlein’s classic novel Stranger in a Strange Land, about a human being raised by Martians. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesDe către David Barr Kirtley
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575. Rendezvous with Rama by Arthur C. Clarke Book Club (with Matthew Kressel, Anthony Ha, Sara Lynn Michener)
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Matthew Kressel, Anthony Ha, and Sara Lynn Michener join us to discuss Arthur C. Clarke’s classic novel Rendezvous with Rama, about astronauts exploring a giant alien spacecraft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesDe către David Barr Kirtley
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574. A Deepness in the Sky by Vernor Vinge Book Club (with Seth Dickinson, Abby Goldsmith, Mercurio D. Rivera)
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Seth Dickinson, Abby Goldsmith, and Mercurio D. Rivera join us to discuss Vernor Vinge’s classic 1999 novel A Deepness in the Sky, a prequel to his novel A Fire Upon the Deep. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesDe către David Barr Kirtley
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573. Robert Charles Wilson on Science Fiction and Atheism
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Robert Charles Wilson joins us to discuss his books The Perseids and Other Stories and Owning the Unknown: A Science Fiction Writer Explores Atheism, Agnosticism, and the Idea of God. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesDe către David Barr Kirtley
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572. Scavengers Reign Season 1 Review (with Andrea Kail, Zach Chapman, Mercurio D. Rivera)
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Andrea Kail, Zach Chapman, and Mercurio D. Rivera join us to discuss the animated series Scavengers Reign, about a group of survivors stranded on an alien planet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesDe către David Barr Kirtley
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571. Civil War Movie Review (with Myke Cole, Michael Livingston)
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesDe către David Barr Kirtley
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570. Invincible Seasons 1 and 2 Review (with Andrea Kail, Tom Gerencer, Zach Chapman)
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Andrea Kail, Tom Gerencer, and Zach Chapman join us to discuss Seasons 1 and 2 of the animated series Invincible, based on the superhero comic by Robert Kirkman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesDe către David Barr Kirtley
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569. Lionel Shriver, author of Mania and Abominations: Selected Essays from a Career of Courting Self-Destruction
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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/adchoicesDe către David Barr Kirtley
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568. Children of Dune Miniseries Review (with Andrea Kail, Matthew Kressel, Rajan Khanna)
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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/adchoicesDe către David Barr Kirtley
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567. Téa Obreht, author of The Morningside
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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/adchoicesDe către David Barr Kirtley
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566. Fallout Season 1 Review (with John Joseph Adams, Theresa DeLucci, Zach Chapman)
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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/adchoicesDe către David Barr Kirtley
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565. David Sirota, co-creator of Don’t Look Up and author of Back to Our Future: How the 1980s Explain the World We Live in Now–Our Culture, Our Politics, Our Everything
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David Sirota, co-creator of the hit comedy Don’t Look Up, joins us to discuss his book Back to Our Future, about the massive political impact of ’80s pop culture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesDe către David Barr Kirtley
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564. Teresa Sutherland, writer of The Wind and director of Lovely, Dark, and Deep
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Teresa Sutherland, writer of The Wind, joins us to discuss her new horror movie Lovely, Dark, and Deep. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesDe către David Barr Kirtley
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563. Dune: Part Two Movie Review (with Andrea Kail, Matthew Kressel, Rajan Khanna)
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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/adchoicesDe către David Barr Kirtley
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562. 1899 Season 1 Review (with Erin Lindsey, Andrea Kail, Ruairi Carroll)
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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/adchoicesDe către David Barr Kirtley
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561. Amanda Knox and Christopher Robinson, hosts of Labyrinths
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Amanda Knox and Christopher Robinson join us to discuss their podcast Labyrinths and Christopher’s near future novel Deliver Us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesDe către David Barr Kirtley
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560. For All Mankind Seasons 3 and 4 Review (with John Joseph Adams, Sara Lynn Michener, Rafael Jordan)
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John Joseph Adams, Sara Lynn Michener, and Rafael Jordan join us to discuss Seasons 3 and 4 of the AppleTV+ series For All Mankind. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesDe către David Barr Kirtley
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559. Children of Dune by Frank Herbert Book Club (with Andrea Kail, Matthew Kressel, Rajan Khanna)
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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/adchoicesDe către David Barr Kirtley
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558. Bodies Season 1 Review (with Erin Lindsey, Andrea Kail, Ruairi Carroll)
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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/adchoicesDe către David Barr Kirtley
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557. Baldur's Gate III Review (with John Joseph Adams)
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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/adchoicesDe către David Barr Kirtley
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556. For All Mankind Seasons 1 and 2 Review (with John Joseph Adams, Sara Lynn Michener, Rafael Jordan)
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesDe către David Barr Kirtley
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