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Geek's Guide to the Galaxy
Hosted by David Barr Kirtley and John Joseph Adams · EN
An interview/talk show about fantasy and science fiction as well as related topics such as science and critical thinking, hosted by editor John Joseph Adams (Wastelands, The Living Dead) and author David Barr Kirtley (New Voices in Science Fiction, Fantasy: The Best of the Year). Season One (2010) was produced for Tor.com, the website of a major science fiction book publisher. Season Two (2011) was produced for io9.com, a science fiction and futurism website owned by Gawker Media. This show may appeal to listeners of similar podcasts such as StarShipSofa, Adventures in Sci-Fi Publishing, The Dragon Page, SF Signal, The Sword and Laser, The Incomparable, Slice of Sci-Fi, I Should Be Writing, Writing Excuses, and The Nerdist.
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Ian McDonald is Chronosynclastically Infundibular in Episode 52 of The Geek’s Guide to the Galaxy
Jan 14, 201201:13:24Tap to summarizeIan McDonald, author of The Dervish House and Planesrunner, joins us to discuss the future of the developing world, why Northern Ireland is a post-colonial issue, and what Elmo smells like on the inside. Guest geek: Matt London
Transcribe →Brian Selznick Unleashes Lightning and Automatons in Episode 51 of The Geek’s Guide to the Galaxy
Jan 10, 201200:57:32Tap to summarizeBrian Selznick, author of The Invention of Hugo Cabret, joins us to discuss working with Martin Scorsese, interviewing Sacha Baron Cohen, and creating his new picture book Wonderstruck. Guest geek: Matt London
Transcribe →Chuck Palahniuk is Damned in Episode 50 of The Geek's Guide to the Galaxy
Dec 5, 201100:58:24Tap to summarizeChuck Palahniuk, author of Fight Club and the new novel Damned, joins us discuss chatting with telemarketers, being appalled at Hollywood hypocrisy, and writing stories that make people faint dead away. Guest geek: Grady Hendrix
Transcribe →R. A. Salvatore Battles Bullies in Episode 49 of The Geek’s Guide to the Galaxy
Nov 17, 201101:18:41Tap to summarizeR. A. Salvatore, creator of the popular Dungeons and Dragons character Drizzt Do'Urden, joins us to discuss breaking into novel writing, bullying, and why a city of evil elves is a lot like Middle School. Guest geek: James L. Sutter
Transcribe →Lev Grossman is King of the Magicians in Episode 48 of The Geek’s Guide to the Galaxy
Nov 4, 201101:22:58Tap to summarizeLev Grossman, author of The Magicians and The Magician King, joins us to discuss goofing on Narnia, reviewing for Time, and rebelling against your parents when you're 35. Guest geek: Douglas E. Cohen
Transcribe →Neal Stephenson Farms Gold and Changes the World in Episode 47 of The Geek’s Guide to the Galaxy
Oct 21, 201100:56:54Tap to summarizeNeal Stephenson, author of Snow Crash and Reamde, joins us to discuss farming gold, learning Western martial arts, and changing the world through science fiction. Guest geek: Keith Burgun
Transcribe →Richard Dawkins Tells All in Episode 46 of The Geek’s Guide to the Galaxy
Oct 14, 201101:12:09Tap to summarizeRichard Dawkins, author of The Selfish Gene and The God Delusion, joins us to discuss working with Dave McKean, being friends with Douglas Adams, and whether or not a human can mate with a chimp.
Transcribe →Jim Butcher Opens the Dresden Files in Episode 45 of The Geek’s Guide to the Galaxy
Sep 30, 201100:58:53Tap to summarizeJim Butcher, author of The Dresden Files and The Codex Alera series, joins us to discuss really bad ideas, tabletop gaming, and finding out that your dad is Rambo.
Transcribe →Charlaine Harris Explores Love and Sex with Vampires in Episode 44 of The Geek’s Guide to the Galaxy
Sep 16, 201100:58:55Tap to summarizeCharlaine Harris, author of the Sookie Stackhouse series, basis of the hit HBO series True Blood, joins us to discuss wrapping up the series, her oddest fans, and whether or not vampires poop.
Transcribe →China Miéville Unleashes Linguistic Apocalypse in Episode 43 of The Geek’s Guide to the Galaxy
Sep 2, 201101:08:39Tap to summarizeChina Miéville, author of Perdido Street Station and The City and The City, joins us to discuss Dungeons and Dragons, international relations, and his recent science fiction novel Embassytown.
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