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Geek\'s Guide to the Galaxy - A Science Fiction PodcastGeek's Guide to the Galaxy - A Science Fiction Podcast565. David Sirota InterviewDavid 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/adchoices2024-04-1255 minGeek\'s Guide to the Galaxy - A Science Fiction PodcastGeek's Guide to the Galaxy - A Science Fiction Podcast553. David Cronenberg MoviesAndrea 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/adchoices2023-11-031h 37Basement Girls Horror PodcastBasement Girls Horror Podcast12. Ray Bradbury's THE HALLOWEEN TREE Book and Movie Review | With Geek's Guide to the Galaxy Podcast Host David Barr KirtleyWith Bianca Pérez out for her Hallowedding (!), WIRED's Geek's Guide to the Galaxy podcast host David Barr Kirtley joins Steph Grossman in the basement to discuss the '90s animated Halloween classic, The Halloween Tree (1993), as well as Ray Bradbury’s 1972 novella of the same name that inspired it. SHOW NOTES Geek's Guide to the Galaxy Podcast | geeksguideshow.com & wired.com/author/geeks-guide-to-the-galaxy David Barr Kirtley | davidbarrkirtley.com Save Me Plz and Other Stories by David Barr Kirtley | amazon.com/Save-Me-Plz-Other-Stories/dp/B09S65RZF5 ADDITIONAL SHOW NOTES ...2023-10-311h 04Geek\'s Guide to the Galaxy - A Science Fiction PodcastGeek's Guide to the Galaxy - A Science Fiction Podcast514. David S. F. Wilson InterviewDirector and animator David S. F. Wilson joins us to discuss his work on Love, Death + Robots and Bloodshot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2022-06-031h 11Geek\'s Guide to the Galaxy - A Science Fiction PodcastGeek's Guide to the Galaxy - A Science Fiction Podcast500. David Barr Kirtley Book Launch PartyIn this special bonus episode we celebrate the release of Geek’s Guide to the Galaxy host David Barr Kirtley’s first book Save Me Plz and Other Stories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2022-02-101h 27Geek\'s Guide to the Galaxy - A Science Fiction PodcastGeek's Guide to the Galaxy - A Science Fiction Podcast481. The History of Diablo II (with David L. Craddock)David L. Craddock joins us to discuss his book Stay Awhile and Listen: Book II: Heaven, Hell, and Secret Cow Levels, about the making of Diablo II. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2021-08-271h 09Geek\'s Guide to the Galaxy - A Science Fiction PodcastGeek's Guide to the Galaxy - A Science Fiction Podcast454. David Gerrold InterviewDavid Gerrold, author of “The Trouble with Tribbles” and “The Martian Child,” joins us to discuss his new novel Hella. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2021-02-1950 minGeek\'s Guide to the Galaxy - A Science Fiction PodcastGeek's Guide to the Galaxy - A Science Fiction Podcast450. Apple II Games (with David L. Craddock, Mark Lemmert)Mark Lemmert, project lead on Nox Archaist, and David L. Craddock, author of Break Out: How the Apple II Launched the PC Gaming Revolution, join us to discuss Apple II games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2021-01-221h 32Geek\'s Guide to the Galaxy - A Science Fiction PodcastGeek's Guide to the Galaxy - A Science Fiction Podcast432. Lynch's Dune and Jodorowsky's DuneAndrea Kail, Rajan Khanna, and Matthew Kressel join us to discuss the 1984 movie Dune, directed by David Lynch, and the 2013 documentary Jodorowsky’s Dune. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2020-09-181h 33Geek\'s Guide to the Galaxy - A Science Fiction PodcastGeek's Guide to the Galaxy - A Science Fiction Podcast400. Meet the Parents (with John R. Kirtley, Kathryn Barr Kirtley)In this special bonus show guests John R. Kirtley and Kathryn Barr Kirtley join us to celebrate 400 episodes of Geek’s Guide to the Galaxy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2020-02-121h 25Geek\'s Guide to the Galaxy - A Science Fiction PodcastGeek's Guide to the Galaxy - A Science Fiction Podcast397. The History of Quake and Diablo (with David L. Craddock)Video game journalist David L. Craddock joins us to discuss his books Stay Awhile and Listen, about the history of Diablo, and Rocket Jump, about the history of Quake. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2020-01-241h 19Paul Kirtley\'s SoundcloudPaul Kirtley's SoundcloudPaul Kirtley Podcast Episode 43: North American Titans Of BushcraftA recording of one of the panel discussions from the 2019 Global Bushcraft Symposium. Gathered together on stage were Dr Andre-francois Bourbeau and Mors Kochanski from Canada and David Wescott and Dave Holladay from the USA. Chairing the panel was Les Stroud, a.k.a. Survivor Man.2019-07-101h 38The Paul Kirtley PodcastThe Paul Kirtley PodcastPaul Kirtley Podcast 43: North American Titans Of BushcraftDavid Wescott, Dave Holladay, André-François Bourbeau and Mors Kochanski come together in a panel discussion chaired by Les Stroud (a.k.a. Survivorman) at the 2019 Global Bushcraft Symposium, Alberta, Canada. Recorded June 11th 2019.2019-06-271h 38Geek\'s Guide to the Galaxy - A Science Fiction PodcastGeek's Guide to the Galaxy - A Science Fiction Podcast351. David Baldacci InterviewBestselling author David Baldacci joins us to discuss his first fantasy novel The Finisher. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2019-03-081h 05StarShipSofaStarShipSofaStarShipSofa No 565 David Barr KirtleyATREON SUPPORT NOW STANDING AT 432 – LAST WEEK 428 HELP US GET TO 500 PATREON SUPPORTERS.Main Fiction: "Veil of Ignorance" by David Barr KirtleyOriginally published in Lightspeed."David Barr Kirtley is the host of the Geek’s Guide to the Galaxy podcast on Wired.com, for which he’s interviewed well over 300 guests, including Neil Gaiman, George R. R. Martin, Margaret Atwood, Richard Dawkins, Paul Krugman, Simon Pegg, Joyce Carol Oates, Neil deGrasse Tyson, and Ursula K. Le Guin. His short fiction appears in magazines such as Realms of Fantasy, Weird Tales, Lightspeed, and Int...2018-11-281h 07StarShipSofaStarShipSofaStarShipSofa No 565 David Barr KirtleyATREON SUPPORT NOW STANDING AT 432 – LAST WEEK 428 HELP US GET TO 500 PATREON SUPPORTERS. Main Fiction: "Veil of Ignorance" by David Barr Kirtley Originally published in Lightspeed. "David Barr Kirtley is the host of the Geek’s Guide to the Galaxy podcast on Wired.com, for which he’s interviewed well over 300 guests, including Neil Gaiman, George R. R. Martin, Margaret Atwood, Richard Dawkins, Paul Krugman, Simon Pegg, Joyce Carol Oates, Neil deGrasse Tyson, and Ursula K. Le Guin. His short fiction appears in magazines such as Realms of Fantasy, Weird Tales, Lightspeed, and Intergalactic Medicine Show, on podcasts such as Escape...2018-11-281h 08Geek\'s Guide to the Galaxy - A Science Fiction PodcastGeek's Guide to the Galaxy - A Science Fiction Podcast300. The Listeners Strike Back IIDavid Barr Kirtley and John Joseph Adams celebrate 300 episodes of Geek’s Guide to the Galaxy with listeners Jesse Colton, Tyler Lutz, Crissy Lutz, and Juhan Raud. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2018-03-191h 59Geek\'s Guide to the Galaxy - A Science Fiction PodcastGeek's Guide to the Galaxy - A Science Fiction Podcast291. David Ignatius InterviewWashington Post reporter David Ignatius joins us to discuss his new novel The Quantum Spy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2018-01-191h 03Geek\'s Guide to the Galaxy - A Science Fiction PodcastGeek's Guide to the Galaxy - A Science Fiction Podcast267. Judge Dredd and 2000 AD (with David Bishop)David Bishop joins us to discuss the history of the British science fiction comic 2000 AD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2017-08-041h 41Space NerdsSpace NerdsSciFi #55: David Barr KirtleyJesse’s guest is David Barr Kirtley, SciFi author and host of the Geek’s Guide to the Galaxy podcast. They discuss falling in love with SciFi, getting into podcasting and how SciFi can shape your mind. Jesse performs an acoustic version of ‘Battle Cry of the Browncoats.’ 2016-09-2859 minGeek\'s Guide to the Galaxy - A Science Fiction PodcastGeek's Guide to the Galaxy - A Science Fiction Podcast207. The History of Doom (with David Kushner)David Kushner, author of Masters of Doom, joins us to discuss the birth of id Software and Doom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2016-06-111h 04Geek\'s Guide to the Galaxy - A Science Fiction PodcastGeek's Guide to the Galaxy - A Science Fiction Podcast200. The Listeners Strike Back!David Barr Kirtley and John Joseph Adams celebrate 200 episodes of Geek’s Guide to the Galaxy with listeners Zach Chapman, Nicolette Stewart, and Bruno Hanquier. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2016-04-281h 46Geek\'s Guide to the Galaxy - A Science Fiction PodcastGeek's Guide to the Galaxy - A Science Fiction Podcast175. David Mitchell InterviewDavid Mitchell, author of Cloud Atlas and The Bone Clocks, joins us to discuss his new novel Slade House. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2015-11-0759 minGeek\'s Guide to the Galaxy - A Science Fiction PodcastGeek's Guide to the Galaxy - A Science Fiction Podcast171. David Wong InterviewJason Pargin, a.k.a. David Wong, author of John Dies at the End and This Book is Full of Spiders, joins us to discuss his new novel Futuristic Violence and Fancy Suits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2015-10-101h 05Geek\'s Guide to the Galaxy - A Science Fiction PodcastGeek's Guide to the Galaxy - A Science Fiction Podcast170. The History of Dungeons & DragonsDavid Ewalt (Of Dice and Men) and Michael Witwer (Empire of Imagination) join us to discuss the history of Dungeons & Dragons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2015-10-031h 14Geek\'s Guide to the Galaxy - A Science Fiction PodcastGeek's Guide to the Galaxy - A Science Fiction Podcast150. Malcolm Gladwell InterviewJournalist Malcolm Gladwell joins us to discuss what geeks and nerds can learn from his book David and Goliath: Misfits, Underdogs, and the Art of Battling Giants. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2015-05-1649 minGeek\'s Guide to the Galaxy - A Science Fiction PodcastGeek's Guide to the Galaxy - A Science Fiction Podcast143. Military FantasyMilitary vets Myke Cole and Weston Ochse join John Joseph Adams and David Barr Kirtley to discuss the military fantasy subgenre and John’s new anthology Operation Arcana. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2015-03-2852 minGeek\'s Guide to the Galaxy - A Science Fiction PodcastGeek's Guide to the Galaxy - A Science Fiction Podcast137. Horror PodcastingKc Wayland, creator of We’re Alive, and David Cummings, host of The NoSleep Podcast, join us to discuss horror podcasting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2015-02-141h 08Geek\'s Guide to the Galaxy - A Science Fiction PodcastGeek's Guide to the Galaxy - A Science Fiction Podcast125. David Cronenberg InterviewDavid Cronenberg, director of Videodrome, Existenz, and A History of Violence, joins us to discuss his first novel Consumed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2014-11-1557 minGeek\'s Guide to the Galaxy - A Science Fiction PodcastGeek's Guide to the Galaxy - A Science Fiction Podcast119. Klingon, Dothraki, and Other Constructed LanguagesDavid J. Peterson, creator of the Dothraki language for HBO's Game of Thrones, and Lawrence M. Schoen, director of the Klingon Language Institute, join us to discuss constructed languages in fantasy and science fiction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2014-10-041h 11Far Fetched FablesFar Fetched FablesFar Fetched Fables No 24 David Barr Kirtley and Gord SellarFirst Story: “Save Me Plz” by David Barr Kirtley Meg hadn’t heard from Devon in four months, and she realized that she missed him. So on a whim she tossed her sword and scabbard into the back seat of her car and drove over to campus to visit him. She’d always thought that she and Devon would be one of those couples who really did stay friends afterward. They’d been close for so long, and things hadn’t ended that badly. Actually, the whole incident seemed pretty silly...2014-09-3000 minGeek\'s Guide to the Galaxy - A Science Fiction PodcastGeek's Guide to the Galaxy - A Science Fiction Podcast118. The History of Futurama (with David X. Cohen)David X. Cohen, head writer on Futurama, joins us to discuss the show’s mathematical secrets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2014-09-271h 10Fiction School | Helping you have Serious Fun writing your best stuff. | A podcast from three irreverent writing professors and award-winning authors.Fiction School | Helping you have Serious Fun writing your best stuff. | A podcast from three irreverent writing professors and award-winning authors.Writing Science Fiction and Fantasy with Special Guest David Barr Kirtley | Fiction School Podcast #33Yeah, it SAYS #33, but this shoulda been #30.  But. Of course. When we invite a science fiction writer on our podcast, that's the ONLY time the tech stuff goes wrong and a digital gremlin gobbles up our show...  Oh, irony. But we had a great guest (who's also a fellow podcaster with several tech disasters under his belt).  We asked him back and he graciously accepted, and we're stoked to share our conversation with you. This week on the show, we're talking science fiction, geek culture, world-building, genre-blending, the lack of girls in Lord of the Rings, and lo...2014-05-2937 minGeek\'s Guide to the Galaxy - A Science Fiction PodcastGeek's Guide to the Galaxy - A Science Fiction Podcast97. Allie Brosh on Web Comics and Writing for the NoSleep Podcast / Comic Strips (with David Malki) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2013-11-161h 33Geek\'s Guide to the Galaxy - A Science Fiction PodcastGeek's Guide to the Galaxy - A Science Fiction Podcast66. David Brin / Batman in TV, Film, and Graphic Novels (with Rob Bland) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2012-08-081h 35Geek\'s Guide to the GalaxyGeek's Guide to the GalaxyIan McDonald is Chronosynclastically Infundibular in Episode 52 of The Geek’s Guide to the GalaxyIan 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 London2012-01-141h 13Geek\'s Guide to the GalaxyGeek's Guide to the GalaxyBrian Selznick Unleashes Lightning and Automatons in Episode 51 of The Geek’s Guide to the GalaxyBrian 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 London2012-01-1057 minGeek\'s Guide to the GalaxyGeek's Guide to the GalaxyChuck Palahniuk is Damned in Episode 50 of The Geek's Guide to the GalaxyChuck 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 Hendrix2011-12-0558 minGeek\'s Guide to the GalaxyGeek's Guide to the GalaxyR. A. Salvatore Battles Bullies in Episode 49 of The Geek’s Guide to the GalaxyR. 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. Sutter2011-11-171h 18Geek\'s Guide to the GalaxyGeek's Guide to the GalaxyLev Grossman is King of the Magicians in Episode 48 of The Geek’s Guide to the GalaxyLev 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. Cohen2011-11-041h 22Geek\'s Guide to the GalaxyGeek's Guide to the GalaxyNeal Stephenson Farms Gold and Changes the World in Episode 47 of The Geek’s Guide to the GalaxyNeal 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 Burgun2011-10-2156 minGeek\'s Guide to the GalaxyGeek's Guide to the GalaxyRichard Dawkins Tells All in Episode 46 of The Geek’s Guide to the GalaxyRichard 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.2011-10-141h 12Geek\'s Guide to the GalaxyGeek's Guide to the GalaxyJim Butcher Opens the Dresden Files in Episode 45 of The Geek’s Guide to the GalaxyJim 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.2011-09-3058 minGeek\'s Guide to the GalaxyGeek's Guide to the GalaxyCharlaine Harris Explores Love and Sex with Vampires in Episode 44 of The Geek’s Guide to the GalaxyCharlaine 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.2011-09-1658 minGeek\'s Guide to the GalaxyGeek's Guide to the GalaxyChina Miéville Unleashes Linguistic Apocalypse in Episode 43 of The Geek’s Guide to the GalaxyChina 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.2011-09-021h 08Geek\'s Guide to the GalaxyGeek's Guide to the GalaxyEoin Colfer Demolishes the Earth to Make Way for an Interstellar Bypass in Episode 42 of The Geek’s Guide to the GalaxyEoin Colfer, author of And Another Thing, book six in the increasingly inaccurately named Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy trilogy, joins us to discuss working in the universe created by Douglas Adams. Guest geek: Christie Yant2011-08-191h 09Geek\'s Guide to the GalaxyGeek's Guide to the GalaxyDaniel H. Wilson Unleashes Robopocalypse in Episode 41 of The Geek’s Guide to the GalaxyDaniel H. Wilson, author of Robopocalypse, joins us to discuss super intelligent AIs, working with Steven Spielberg, and how to survive a robot uprising.2011-07-281h 22Geek\'s Guide to the GalaxyGeek's Guide to the GalaxyGenevieve Valentine Is Ringleader at the Clockwork Circus in Episode 40 of The Geek’s Guide to the GalaxyGenevieve Valentine, author of Mechanique, joins us to discuss Steampunk, circus performers, period costumes, and really, really bad movies.2011-07-141h 08Geek\'s Guide to the GalaxyGeek's Guide to the GalaxySimon Pegg is a Nerd-Do-Well in Episode 39 of The Geek’s Guide to the GalaxySimon Pegg, star of Shaun of the Dead and Star Trek, joins us to discuss his new memoir, his upcoming films, and the interpersonal dynamics of killing your zombie stepdad.2011-06-301h 08Geek\'s Guide to the GalaxyGeek's Guide to the GalaxyKen Denmead Is a Geek Dad in Episode 38 of The Geek’s Guide to the GalaxyKen Denmead, editor of Wired's Geek Dad blog, joins us to discuss Nerf weaponry, the balloon boy hoax, and how to raise the next generation of mad scientists.2011-06-161h 10Geek\'s Guide to the GalaxyGeek's Guide to the GalaxyEllen Kushner Opens the Way to Bordertown in Episode 37 of The Geek’s Guide to the GalaxyEllen Kushner, fantasy author and radio personality, joins us to discuss the Borderland shared-world anthology series and whether or not your cell phone will work on the outskirts of Faerie.2011-06-021h 13Geek\'s Guide to the GalaxyGeek's Guide to the GalaxyMary Roach Explores the Gross Side of Space Travel in Episode 36 of Geek’s Guide to the GalaxyMary Roach, author of the popular science books Stiff, Bonk, Spook, and Packing for Mars, joins us to discuss explosive flatus, brawling in zero-g, and why aging deaf-mute eunuchs make the best astronauts.2011-05-1255 minGeek\'s Guide to the GalaxyGeek's Guide to the GalaxyDaniel Abraham Calculates the Economics of Fantasy in Episode 35 of The Geek’s Guide to the GalaxyDaniel Abraham, author of the new epic fantasy novel The Dragon's Path, joins us to discuss the advantages of pseudonyms, the economics of fantasy kingdoms, and writing the graphic novel adaptation of George R. R. Martin's Game of Thrones.2011-04-281h 12Geek\'s Guide to the GalaxyGeek's Guide to the GalaxyAlan Dean Foster Faces Off with Predators in Episode 34 of The Geek’s Guide to the GalaxyAlan Dean Foster, author of Predators I Have Known, joins us to talk about meeting George Lucas, fixing bad movie scripts, and playing hide-and-seek with deadly otters.2011-04-131h 19Geek\'s Guide to the GalaxyGeek's Guide to the GalaxyCameron Stracher Predicts Water Apocalypse in Episode 33 of The Geek’s Guide to the GalaxyCameron Stracher, media lawyer and author of the dystopian YA novel The Water Wars, joins us to talk about water scarcity, trademarking the word "superhero," and why he gets paid to watch Dog the Bounty Hunter.2011-03-3159 minGeek\'s Guide to the GalaxyGeek's Guide to the GalaxyNeil deGrasse Tyson’s Death by Black Hole in Episode 32 of The Geek’s Guide to the GalaxyAstrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson joins us this week on io9's Geek's Guide to the Galaxy podcast to discuss life in the universe, death in outer space, and why Titanic pissed him off.2011-03-171h 13Geek\'s Guide to the GalaxyGeek's Guide to the GalaxyChris Roberson Conjures Superman in Episode 31 of The Geek’s Guide to the GalaxyChris Roberson—writer of Superman: Grounded and I, Zombie—joins us this week on io9's Geek's Guide to the Galaxy podcast to talk about comic books, writing the Man of Steel, and Lex Luthor's hair.2011-02-241h 07Geek\'s Guide to the GalaxyGeek's Guide to the GalaxyJennifer Ouellette Reveals the Science Behind Vampires, Zombies, and Death Rays in Episode 30 of The Geek’s Guide to the GalaxyJennifer Ouellette, author of The Calculus Diaries and The Physics of the Buffyverse, joins us this week on io9's Geek's Guide to the Galaxy podcast to discuss cocktail party physics and being a science consultant to Hollywood.2011-02-101h 07Geek\'s Guide to the GalaxyGeek's Guide to the GalaxyOrson Scott Card Writes Humans in Episode 29 of The Geek’s Guide to the GalaxyOrson Scott Card, author of Ender's Game, joins us this week on io9's Geek's Guide to the Galaxy podcast to talk about his new book The Lost Gate, comic books, and how working in theatre made him a better writer.2011-02-031h 25Geek\'s Guide to the GalaxyGeek's Guide to the GalaxyJennifer Finney Boylan Loves Monsters in Episode 28 of The Geek’s Guide to the GalaxyJennifer Finney Boylan, author of Falcon Quinn and the Black Mirror, joins us this week on io9's Geek's Guide to the Galaxy podcast to talk about literal and metaphorical monsters, and growing up transgender.2011-01-171h 15Geek\'s Guide to the GalaxyGeek's Guide to the GalaxyRon Gilbert Delivers the Deathspank in Episode 27 of The Geek’s Guide to the GalaxyRon Gilbert, creator of The Secret of Monkey Island video game, joins us this week on io9's Geek's Guide to the Galaxy podcast to talk about the Monkey Island series, fantasy marauding game Deathspank, and parodies of adventure games.2010-12-151h 11Geek\'s Guide to the GalaxyGeek's Guide to the GalaxyGreg Bear Swordfights and Meets Aliens in Episode 26 of The Geek’s Guide to the GalaxyGreg Bear, Hugo and Nebula award winning author of Hull Zero Three, joins us this week on io9's Geek's Guide to the Galaxy podcast to talk about his novels, working with Neal Stephenson, and the Fermi paradox.2010-12-031h 03Geek\'s Guide to the GalaxyGeek's Guide to the GalaxyRobert Kirkman Talks Walking Dead in Episode 25 of The Geek’s Guide to the GalaxyRobert Kirkman, author of The Walking Dead, joins us this week on io9's Geek's Guide to the Galaxy podcast to talk about zombies, comics, and AMC's The Walking Dead television series.2010-11-181h 01Geek\'s Guide to the GalaxyGeek's Guide to the GalaxyCharles Yu travels through time in Episode 24 of The Geek’s Guide to the GalaxyCharles Yu, author of How to Live Safely in a Science Fictional Universe, joins us this week on io9's Geek's Guide to the Galaxy podcast to discuss time travel and parallel universes. Plus, what's the best time travel story ever?2010-11-031h 01Geek\'s Guide to the GalaxyGeek's Guide to the GalaxyCatherynne M. Valente is a mythpunk in Episode 23 of The Geek’s Guide to the GalaxyCatherynne M. Valente, author of Palimpsest (a finalist for the Hugo Award), joins us this week on io9's Geek's Guide to the Galaxy podcast to discuss mythpunk, sexually-transmitted cities, Prester John, and pulp era visions of Mars and Venus.2010-10-201h 02Geek\'s Guide to the GalaxyGeek's Guide to the GalaxyGeorge R.R. Martin talks about his books and the HBO adaptation of A Game of Thrones in Episode 22 of The Geek’s Guide to the GalaxyIt's the first installment of io9 sponsored podcast Geek's Guide to the Galaxy. In this episode, George R.R. Martin, author of A Song of Ice and Fire, talks about his books and the HBO adaptation of A Game of Thrones.2010-10-061h 31StarShipSofaStarShipSofaAural Delights No 141 David Barr Kirtley plus Jeff CarlsonON SALE NOW! The Transcribe Project The Captain’s Logs Coming Up This Week 01:10 Accept / Reject: Matt Sanborn Smith 03:40 Intro to Fiction by David Barr Kirtley 05:50 Main Fiction: Cats In Victory by David Barr Kirtley 11:38 Intro to Fiction by http://www.jverse.com/ 49:00 Main Fiction: Pressure by Jeff Carlson 55:30 Closing Remarks: Big Announcement by Tony C. Smith 01:27:00 Narrators: Geoff Michelli, 2010-06-161h 37StarShipSofaStarShipSofaAural Delights No 141 David Barr Kirtley plus Jeff CarlsonON SALE NOW!The Transcribe ProjectThe Captain’s LogsComing Up This Week 01:10Accept / Reject: Matt Sanborn Smith 03:40Intro to Fiction by David Barr Kirtley 05:50Main Fiction: Cats In Victory by David Barr Kirtley 11:38Intro to Fiction by http://www.jverse.com/ 49:00Main Fiction: Pressure by Jeff Carlson 55:30Closing Remarks: Big Announcement by Tony C. Smith 01:27:00Narrators: Geoff Michelli, 2010-06-161h 37Geek\'s Guide to the GalaxyGeek's Guide to the GalaxyNnedi Okorafor Talks African SF in Episode 21 of The Geek's Guide to the GalaxyNnedi Okorafor, author of Zahrah the Windseeker and The Shadow Speaker, joins us to talk about Africa as it’s represented in science fiction and fantasy.2010-05-2458 minGeek\'s Guide to the GalaxyGeek's Guide to the GalaxyEli Kintisch Hacks the Planet in Episode 20 of The Geek's Guide to the GalaxyEli Kintisch, author of the nonfiction book Hack the Planet, joins us to discuss some of the ambitious and risky geoengineering schemes that are being proposed to address climate change2010-05-171h 00Geek\'s Guide to the GalaxyGeek's Guide to the GalaxyRobin Wasserman Uploads Her Brain in Episode 19 of The Geek's Guide to the GalaxyRobin Wasserman, author of the young adult science fiction novel Frozen (previously titled Skinned), joins us to discuss hacking Harvard, working in publishing, and writing about the future.2010-05-081h 03Geek\'s Guide to the GalaxyGeek's Guide to the GalaxyEric Garcia Has His Heart Repossessed in Episode 18 of The Geek's Guide to the GalaxyEric Garcia, author of Matchstick Men and Repo Men, joins us to discuss con men, dark comedy, and dinosaurs living among us.2010-05-031h 19Geek\'s Guide to the GalaxyGeek's Guide to the GalaxyNaomi Novik is a Fan of Naval Dragons in Episode 17 of The Geek's Guide to the GalaxyNaomi Novik, author of the bestselling Temeraire series (optioned by Peter Jackson.), joins us to discuss history, movies, and the Organization for Transformative Works.2010-04-261h 17Geek\'s Guide to the GalaxyGeek's Guide to the GalaxyJonathan Coulton Plays the Best Concert Ever in Episode 16 of The Geek's Guide to the GalaxyJonathan Coulton, the geek troubadour behind the album Best. Concert. 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