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Geek's Guide to the Galaxy - A Science Fiction Podcast566. Fallout Season 1 ReviewJohn 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/adchoices
2024-04-221h 29Geek's Guide to the Galaxy - A Science Fiction Podcast560. For All Mankind Seasons 3 and 4 ReviewJohn Joseph Adams, Sara Lynn Michener, and Rafael Jordan join us to discuss Seasons 3 and 4 of the AppleTV+ series For All Mankind, an alternate history in which the space race never slowed down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2024-02-091h 33Geek's Guide to the Galaxy - A Science Fiction Podcast557. Baldur's Gate III Review (with John Joseph Adams)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/adchoices
2023-12-291h 37Geek's Guide to the Galaxy - A Science Fiction Podcast556. For All Mankind Seasons 1 and 2 ReviewJohn Joseph Adams, Sara Lynn Michener, and Rafael Jordan join us to discuss Seasons 1 and 2 of the Apple TV+ series For All Mankind, an alternate history in which the space race never slowed down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2023-12-151h 24Geek's Guide to the Galaxy - A Science Fiction Podcast545. Silo Season 1 ReviewJohn Joseph Adams, Sara Lynn Michener, and Rafael Jordan join us to discuss Season 1 of the Apple TV+ series Silo, about a mysterious bomb shelter that no one is allowed to leave. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2023-07-141h 29Geek's Guide to the Galaxy - A Science Fiction Podcast540. Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves Movie ReviewJohn Joseph Adams, Michael Witwer, and Ben Riggs join us to discuss the new movie Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves, directed by John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2023-04-071h 35Geek's Guide to the Galaxy - A Science Fiction Podcast538. The Best American Science Fiction and Fantasy 2022John Joseph Adams, Rebecca Roanhorse, and P. Djèlí Clark join us to discuss the new anthology The Best American Science Fiction & Fantasy 2022. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2023-03-091h 22Geek's Guide to the Galaxy - A Science Fiction Podcast507. The Wheel of Time Season 1 ReviewJohn Joseph Adams, Douglas Cohen, and Abby Goldsmith join us to discuss Season 1 of the Amazon Prime series The Wheel of Time, based on the novels by Robert Jordan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-04-011h 25Geek's Guide to the Galaxy - A Science Fiction Podcast497. Don't Look Up Movie ReviewJohn Joseph Adams, Erin Lindsey, and Tom Gerencer join us to discuss the Netflix original movie Don’t Look Up, about civilization dawdling in the face of a planet-killing asteroid. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-01-211h 28Geek's Guide to the Galaxy - A Science Fiction Podcast492. The Best American Science Fiction and Fantasy 2021John Joseph Adams, Veronica Roth, and Yohanca Delgado join us to discuss John’s new anthology The Best American Science Fiction & Fantasy 2021. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2021-11-121h 33Geek's Guide to the Galaxy - A Science Fiction Podcast463. Avenue 5 Season 1 ReviewJohn Joseph Adams, Erin Lindsey, and Tom Gerencer join us to discuss Season 1 of the HBO series Avenue 5, about a dysfunctional cruise ship in outer space. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2021-04-231h 23Geek's Guide to the Galaxy - A Science Fiction Podcast457. Upload Season 1 ReviewJohn Joseph Adams, Tobias S. Buckell, and Abby Goldsmith join us to discuss Season 1 of the Amazon original series Upload, about a future where people are uploaded to a virtual world after they die. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2021-03-121h 29Geek's Guide to the Galaxy - A Science Fiction Podcast452. The Best American Science Fiction and Fantasy 2020John Joseph Adams, Tobias S. Buckell, and Elizabeth Bear join us to discuss the new anthology The Best American Science Fiction & Fantasy 2020. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2021-02-051h 34Geek's Guide to the Galaxy - A Science Fiction Podcast402. Years and Years Season 1 ReviewJohn Joseph Adams, Tobias S. Buckell, and Lisa Yaszek join us to discuss the dystopian HBO series Years and Years, created by former Dr. Who showrunner Russell T. Davies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2020-02-211h 30Geek's Guide to the Galaxy - A Science Fiction Podcast354. Activism Through FictionJohn Joseph Adams, Tobias S. Buckell, Sam J. Miller, and Malka Older join us to discuss John’s anthology A People’s Future of the United States, which he co-edited with Victor LaValle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2019-03-291h 33Geek's Guide to the Galaxy - A Science Fiction Podcast342. Best American Science Fiction and Fantasy 2018John Joseph Adams, Caroline M. Yoachim, and Charles Payseur join us to discuss John’s new anthology The Best American Science Fiction and Fantasy 2018. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2019-01-041h 34Geek's Guide to the Galaxy - A Science Fiction Podcast316. Westworld Season 2 ReviewJohn Joseph Adams, Sara Lynn Michener, and Anthony Ha join us to discuss Season 2 of the HBO series Westworld. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2018-07-061h 40Geek'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/adchoices
2018-03-191h 59Geek's Guide to the Galaxy - A Science Fiction Podcast292. Philip K. Dick's Electric Dreams Season 1 ReviewAnthony Ha, Sara Lynn Michener, and John Joseph Adams join us to review the new Amazon series Philip K. Dick’s Electric Dreams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2018-01-261h 46Geek's Guide to the Galaxy - A Science Fiction Podcast290. Black Mirror Season 4 ReviewJohn Joseph Adams, Theresa DeLucci, and Rafael Jordan join us to discuss Season 4 of the Netflix series Black Mirror. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2018-01-121h 46Geek's Guide to the Galaxy - A Science Fiction Podcast288. The Orville Season 1 ReviewJohn Joseph Adams, Melinda M. Snodgrass, and Robert Repino join us to discuss the new FOX series The Orville. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2017-12-291h 35Geek's Guide to the Galaxy - A Science Fiction Podcast285. Star Trek: Discovery Season 1 ReviewJohn Joseph Adams, Sara Lynn Michener, and Anthony Ha join us to discuss the new TV show Star Trek: Discovery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2017-12-082h 00Geek's Guide to the Galaxy - A Science Fiction Podcast281. Dirk Gently Season 1 ReviewLeah Schnelbach, Tom Gerencer, and John Joseph Adams join us to discuss the TV show Dirk Gently’s Holistic Detective Agency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2017-11-101h 34Geek's Guide to the Galaxy - A Science Fiction Podcast279. Overpopulation in Science FictionCarrie Vaughn, John Joseph Adams, and Maggie Shen King join us to discuss the theme of overpopulation in science fiction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2017-10-271h 31Geek's Guide to the Galaxy - A Science Fiction Podcast275. Best American Science Fiction and Fantasy 2017Charles Yu and John Joseph Adams join us to discuss their new anthology The Best American Science Fiction and Fantasy 2017. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2017-09-291h 31Geek's Guide to the Galaxy - A Science Fiction Podcast268. The Dark Tower Movie ReviewJohn Joseph Adams, Rajan Khanna, and Maya Prohovnik join us to discuss the new movie The Dark Tower, based on the series of novels by Stephen King. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2017-08-111h 25Geek's Guide to the Galaxy - A Science Fiction Podcast265. Rick and Morty Seasons 1 and 2 ReviewJohn Joseph Adams, Matt London, and Carli Velocci join us to discuss the dark science fiction cartoon Rick and Morty. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2017-07-211h 35Geek's Guide to the Galaxy - A Science Fiction Podcast255. The Cosmic Powers AnthologyJohn Joseph Adams, Tobias Buckell, and Becky Chambers join us to discuss John’s new anthology Cosmic Powers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2017-05-121h 58Geek's Guide to the Galaxy - A Science Fiction Podcast247. Incorporated Season 1 ReviewJohn Joseph Adams, Anthony Ha, and Erin Lindsey join us to discuss the dystopian Syfy series Incorporated. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2017-03-171h 33Geek's Guide to the Galaxy - A Science Fiction Podcast242. Writers Under 30Seth Dickinson, Lara Elena Donnelly, Haris A. Durrani, and John Joseph Adams join us to discuss what it’s like being a writer in your twenties. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2017-02-101h 34Geek's Guide to the Galaxy - A Science Fiction Podcast239. BrainDead Season 1 ReviewGrady Hendrix, Erin Lindsey, and John Joseph Adams join us to discuss the satirical sci-fi show BrainDead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2017-01-201h 29Geek's Guide to the Galaxy - A Science Fiction Podcast235. Star Wars: Rogue One Movie ReviewJohn Joseph Adams, Matt London, Rajan Khanna, and Jordan Hamessley London join us to discuss the new Star Wars movie Rogue One. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2016-12-241h 52Geek's Guide to the Galaxy - A Science Fiction Podcast229. Nameless HorrorsJohn Joseph Adams, Douglas Cohen, John Langan, and Desirina Boskovich join us to discuss John and Doug’s new anthology What the #@&% is That?. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2016-11-121h 31Geek's Guide to the Galaxy - A Science Fiction Podcast224. Best American Science Fiction and Fantasy 2016John Joseph Adams and Karen Joy Fowler join us to discuss the new book The Best American Science Fiction and Fantasy 2016. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2016-10-081h 10Geek's Guide to the Galaxy - A Science Fiction Podcast223. Westworld Season 1 ReviewJohn Joseph Adams, Theresa DeLucci, and Rajan Khanna join us to discuss the new HBO series Westworld. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2016-10-011h 15Geek'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/adchoices
2016-04-281h 46Geek's Guide to the Galaxy - A Science Fiction Podcast195. Launching a New Science Fiction ImprintJohn Joseph Adams and Bruce Nichols join us to discuss John Joseph Adams Books, a new fantasy & science fiction imprint of Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2016-03-2655 minGeek's Guide to the Galaxy - A Science Fiction Podcast183. Star Wars: The Force Awakens Movie ReviewJohn Joseph Adams, Rajan Khanna, Matt London, and Jordan London join us to discuss the new film Star Wars: The Force Awakens Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2016-01-022h 04Geek's Guide to the Galaxy - A Science Fiction Podcast178. Star Trek Wish ListKeith DeCandido, Rafael Jordan, and John Joseph Adams join us to discuss what we’d like to see in the new Star Trek TV series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2015-11-2859 minGeek's Guide to the Galaxy - A Science Fiction Podcast177. Best American Science Fiction and Fantasy 2015Joe Hill, Seanan McGuire, Carmen Maria Machado, Jess Row, and John Joseph Adams join us to discuss John’s new anthology The Best American Science Fiction and Fantasy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2015-11-2156 minGeek's Guide to the Galaxy - A Science Fiction Podcast163. Video Games in Books and MoviesChris Avellone, Micky Neilson, Daniel H. Wilson, and John Joseph Adams join us to discuss the way that video games are portrayed in books and movies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2015-08-151h 00Geek's Guide to the Galaxy - A Science Fiction Podcast157. Sense8 Season 1 ReviewTobias Buckell, Sam J. Miller, and John Joseph Adams join us to review the new TV series Sense8, about a group of strangers who develop a telepathic link. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2015-07-041h 03Geek's Guide to the Galaxy - A Science Fiction Podcast156. Hannibal Season 1 ReviewTheresa DeLucci, Kat Howard, and John Joseph Adams join us to review the TV series Hannibal, about the cannibal psychiatrist Dr. Hannibal Lecter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2015-06-271h 20Geek's Guide to the Galaxy - A Science Fiction Podcast152. Mad Max and Post-Apocalyptic FictionHugh Howey, Carrie Vaughn, and John Joseph Adams join us to review the new film Mad Max: Fury Road and discuss the current state of post-apocalyptic fiction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2015-05-301h 02Geek's Guide to the Galaxy - A Science Fiction Podcast146. Game of Thrones SpoilersJohn Joseph Adams, Douglas Cohen, Chris Cevasco, and Andrea Kail join us to discuss whether it’s possible for George R. R. Martin fans to avoid spoilers from the HBO series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2015-04-181h 26Geek'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/adchoices
2015-03-2852 min
LIGHTSPEED MAGAZINE - Science Fiction and Fantasy Story Podcast (Sci-Fi | Audiobook | Short Stories)David Barr Kirtley | Veil of IgnoranceSomething strange is happening to me. We’re at Conrad’s vacation house, a sprawling mansion that orbits the gas giant Hades-3. (His father owns both the house and the planet.) Conrad is in the living room watching sports. His girlfriend Alyssa is standing by the mirror in the bathroom, fixing her hair. Her friend Kat is sitting near the bay windows, watching the stars and the roiling vermeil clouds on the world below. | Copyright 2004 by David Barr Kirtley. Originally published in ALL THE RAGE THIS YEAR, edited by Keith Olexa. Reprinted by permission of the author. Narrated by Stefan Rudn...
2015-02-2432 minGeek's Guide to the Galaxy - A Science Fiction Podcast138. Jupiter Ascending DebateJohn Joseph Adams, Matt London, Rob Bland, and Angela Watercutter join us to discuss whether science fiction fans should support Jupiter Ascending and other bad sf movies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2015-02-211h 04
Geek'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 London
2012-01-141h 13Geek'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 London
2012-01-1057 minGeek'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 Hendrix
2011-12-0558 minGeek'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. Sutter
2011-11-171h 18Geek'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. Cohen
2011-11-041h 22Geek'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 Burgun
2011-10-2156 minGeek'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 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 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 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 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 Yant
2011-08-191h 09Geek'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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 31Geek'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 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 change
2010-05-171h 00Geek'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 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 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 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. Ever, joins us to discuss building an online following, working with Valve software, and how you ruined everything.
2010-04-191h 04Geek's Guide to the GalaxyDan Carlin Talks Hardcore History in Episode 15 of The Geek's Guide to the GalaxyDan Carlin, host of the Hardcore History podcast, joins us to discuss the history of the future, the origins of the centaur legend, and what the Black Death can teach us about postapocalyptic fiction.
2010-04-121h 05Geek's Guide to the GalaxyHolly Black Joins the Magical Mafia in Episode 14 of The Geek's Guide to the GalaxyHolly Black, author of White Cat and The Spiderwick Chronicles, joins us to discuss scary trees, mobster magicians, and why unicorns are awesome.
2010-04-051h 04Geek's Guide to the GalaxyJohn Langan Reveals the Horrors of School in Episode 13 of The Geek's Guide to the GalaxyJohn Langan, author of House of Windows, joins us to discuss Henry James, being a professor, and reading comic books in math class.
2010-03-291h 14Geek's Guide to the GalaxyCorey Olsen is a Tolkien Professor in Episode 12 of The Geek's Guide to the GalaxyCorey Olsen, host of the popular podcast The Tolkien Professor, joins us to discuss hobbits, elves, and balrogs.
2010-03-221h 14Geek's Guide to the GalaxyAlexandre Philippe Films Star Wars Fans in Episode 11 of The Geek's Guide to the GalaxyAlexandre Philippe, director of the documentary The People vs. George Lucas, joins us to discuss Jar Jar Binks, movie merchandising, and death threats from Star Wars fans.
2010-03-151h 26Geek's Guide to the GalaxyTom Rogers Takes on Stupid Movie Physics in Episode 10 of The Geek's Guide to the GalaxyTom Rogers, author of Insultingly Stupid Movie Physics, joins us to discuss leaping hulks, giant ants, and why shooting down alien spaceships is harder than it looks.
2010-03-081h 01Geek's Guide to the GalaxyCarrie Vaughn Solves All Your Werewolf Love Problems in Episode 9 of The Geek's Guide to the GalaxyCarrie Vaughn, author of the Kitty Norville urban fantasy series, joins us to discuss strong heroines and werewolf-related romance.
2010-03-011h 02Geek's Guide to the GalaxyBlake Charlton Performs Magic and Medicine on Episode 8 of The Geek’s Guide to the GalaxyBlake Charlton, author of Spellwright, joins us to talk about fantasy, dyslexia, and medical school.
2010-02-221h 07Geek's Guide to the GalaxySteve Eley Welcomes Our Podcasting Overlords in Episode 7 of The Geek’s Guide to the GalaxySteve Eley, founder of the Escape Pod podcast, joins us to talk about the internet's most popular science fiction podcast and the promising future of audio fiction in this rerun of episode 7 of The Geek's Guide to the Galaxy.
2010-02-151h 15Geek's Guide to the GalaxyCherie Priest is a Steampunk in Episode 6 of The Geek’s Guide to the GalaxyCherie Priest, author of Boneshaker, joins us to talk about Steampunk, theology, and Seattle's Underground in this rerun of episode 6 of The Geek's Guide to the Galaxy.
2010-02-081h 10Geek's Guide to the GalaxySkeptoid’s Brian Dunning Debunks Crystal Skulls and Bigfootology in Episode 5 of The Geek’s Guide to the GalaxyBrian Dunning, host of the Skeptoid podcast, joins us to discuss critical thinking and its application in everything from alien abductions to medicine in the movies.
2010-02-011h 01Geek's Guide to the GalaxyMarjorie M. Liu Loves Mermen in Episode 4 of The Geek’s Guide to the GalaxyMarjorie M. Liu, writer of Dark Wolverine and the Dirk and Steele novels, stops by to talk about writing for comics and blending romance and SF in this rerun of Episode Four of The Geek's Guide to the Galaxy.
2010-01-2558 minGeek's Guide to the GalaxyP. W. Singer Welcomes Our Robot Overlords in Episode 3 of The Geek’s Guide to the GalaxyP. W. Singer, author of Wired for War, discusses robots in the military and the intersection between video games and war in this rerun of Episode Three of The Geek's Guide to the Galaxy.
2010-01-181h 00Geek's Guide to the GalaxyPaolo Bacigalupi Gets Dystopic in Episode 2 of The Geek’s Guide to the GalaxyPaolo Bacigalupi, author of The Windup Girl and Ship Breaker, talks global warming, literature for boys, and how SF can cause change in the real world in this rerun of episode two of The Geek's Guide to the Galaxy.
2010-01-1157 minGeek's Guide to the GalaxyChet Faliszek Makes Video Games About the Apocalypse in Episode 1 of The Geek’s Guide to the GalaxyChet Faliszek, lead writer on Valve Software's Left 4 Dead, talks zombies, video games, and the end of the world in this rerun of episode one of The Geek's Guide to the Galaxy.
2010-01-0456 min