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Geek's Guide to the Galaxy - A Science Fiction Podcast

Geek's Guide to the Galaxy - A Science Fiction Podcast

David Barr Kirtley

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 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." Help crowdfund us at patreon.com/geeks
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Geek's Guide to the Galaxy - A Science Fiction Podcast - 521. A Secret History of Dungeons & Dragons (with Ben Riggs)

521. A Secret History of Dungeons & Dragons (with Ben Riggs)

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07/22/22 • 61 min

Ben Riggs joins us to discuss his new book Slaying the Dragon: A Secret History of Dungeons & Dragons, a behind-the-scenes look at the downfall of gaming giant TSR.

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Geek's Guide to the Galaxy - A Science Fiction Podcast - 478. Masters of the Universe: Revelation Review (with Andrea Kail, Christopher M. Cevasco, Zach Chapman)
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08/06/21 • 100 min

Andrea Kail, Christopher M. Cevasco, and Zach Chapman join us to discuss the new Netflix series Masters of the Universe: Revelation, written by Kevin Smith.

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Geek's Guide to the Galaxy - A Science Fiction Podcast - 537. Dune Messiah by Frank Herbert Book Club (with Andrea Kail, Matthew Kressel, Rajan Khanna)
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02/24/23 • 89 min

Andrea Kail, Matthew Kressel, and Rajan Khanna join us to discuss Frank Herbert’s classic 1969 novel Dune Messiah, the second book in the Dune series.

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Geek's Guide to the Galaxy - A Science Fiction Podcast - 573. Robert Charles Wilson on Science Fiction and Atheism

573. Robert Charles Wilson on Science Fiction and Atheism

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07/01/24 • 42 min

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.

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Andrea Kail, Matthew Kressel, and Tom Gerencer join us to discuss Logan’s Run, Beneath the Planet of the Apes, Silent Running, The Andromeda Strain, and Colossus: The Forbin Project.

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Geek's Guide to the Galaxy - A Science Fiction Podcast - 306. Mary Rickert, author of You Have Never Been Here

306. Mary Rickert, author of You Have Never Been Here

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04/27/18 • 64 min

Mary Rickert joins us to discuss her short story collection You Have Never Been Here.

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Geek's Guide to the Galaxy - A Science Fiction Podcast - 311. How to Fight Hackers and Trolls (with Clint Watts)

311. How to Fight Hackers and Trolls (with Clint Watts)

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06/01/18 • 62 min

Former FBI special agent Clint Watts joins us to discuss his new book Messing with the Enemy: Surviving in a Social Media World of Hackers, Terrorists, Russians, and Fake News.

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Geek's Guide to the Galaxy - A Science Fiction Podcast - 303. Craig Shaw Gardner, author of A Malady of Magicks and Temporary Monsters

303. Craig Shaw Gardner, author of A Malady of Magicks and Temporary Monsters

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04/06/18 • 64 min

Craig Shaw Gardner, author of A Malady of Magicks and Temporary Monsters, joins us to discuss writing funny fantasy.

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Geek's Guide to the Galaxy - A Science Fiction Podcast - 327. Peter F. Hamilton, author of Salvation

327. Peter F. Hamilton, author of Salvation

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09/21/18 • 65 min

Peter F. Hamilton joins us to discuss his new novel Salvation.

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Geek's Guide to the Galaxy - A Science Fiction Podcast - 277. Blade Runner 2049 Movie Review (with Daniel H. Wilson, Sara Lynn Michener, Matthew Kressel)
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10/13/17 • 96 min

Daniel H. Wilson, Sara Lynn Michener, and Matthew Kressel join us to discuss the new film Blade Runner 2049.

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How many episodes does Geek's Guide to the Galaxy - A Science Fiction Podcast have?

Geek's Guide to the Galaxy - A Science Fiction Podcast currently has 589 episodes available.

What topics does Geek's Guide to the Galaxy - A Science Fiction Podcast cover?

The podcast is about Podcasts and Arts.

What is the most popular episode on Geek's Guide to the Galaxy - A Science Fiction Podcast?

The episode title '521. A Secret History of Dungeons & Dragons (with Ben Riggs)' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Geek's Guide to the Galaxy - A Science Fiction Podcast?

The average episode length on Geek's Guide to the Galaxy - A Science Fiction Podcast is 78 minutes.

How often are episodes of Geek's Guide to the Galaxy - A Science Fiction Podcast released?

Episodes of Geek's Guide to the Galaxy - A Science Fiction Podcast are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of Geek's Guide to the Galaxy - A Science Fiction Podcast?

The first episode of Geek's Guide to the Galaxy - A Science Fiction Podcast was released on Jan 4, 2010.

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