Geek's Guide to the Galaxy - A Science Fiction Podcast
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370. Melinda M. Snodgrass, author of The High Ground
Melinda M. Snodgrass joins us to discuss The High Ground, the first book in her Imperials series of space adventure novels. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
369. The History of Tabletop Role-Playing Games (with Shannon Appelcline)
Shannon Appelcline joins us to discuss his four-book series Designers & Dragons: A History of the Roleplaying Game Industry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
368. How a Billionaire Destroyed Gawker (with Ryan Holiday)
Ryan Holiday joins us to discuss his new book Conspiracy, about Peter Thiel's campaign to destroy Gawker by secretly funding the Hulk Hogan sex tape lawsuit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
367. Good Omens Season 1 Review (with Erin Lindsey, Tom Gerencer, Peter Rubin)
Erin Lindsey, Tom Gerencer, and Peter Rubin join us to discuss the new Amazon series Good Omens, based on the novel by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
366. Rob Reid, author of After On and Year Zero
Silicon Valley entrepreneur Rob Reid joins us to discuss his science fiction novels After On and Year Zero. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
365. Should Science Fiction Writers Get MFA Degrees? (with Steph Grossman, Chandler Klang Smith, John Kessel)
Steph Grossman, Chandler Klang Smith, and John Kessel join us to discuss whether fantasy & science fiction writers should get an MFA in Creative Writing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
364. Star Trek: Discovery Season 2 Review (with Anthony Ha, Sara Lynn Michener, Christopher M. Cevasco)
Anthony Ha, Sara Lynn Michener, and Christopher M. Cevasco join us to discuss Season 2 of Star Trek: Discovery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
363. The History of Computer Role-Playing Games (with Matt Barton)
Matt Barton, host of Matt Chat and co-author of Dungeons & Desktops, joins us to discuss the history of computer role-playing games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
362. Jeffery Deaver, author of The Never Game
Jeffery Deaver joins us to discuss his new novel The Never Game, a crime thriller about the video game industry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
361. The History of The Satanic Temple (with Penny Lane)
Penny Lane joins us to discuss her new documentary Hail Satan?, about the Satanic Temple’s battle to uphold separation of church and state. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
360. Prospect Movie Review (with Rajan Khanna, Sara Lynn Michener, Christopher M. Cevasco)
Rajan Khanna, Sara Lynn Michener, and Christopher M. Cevasco join us to discuss the new indie science fiction film Prospect, about a toxic alien jungle full of valuable gems. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
359. Ian McEwan, author of Machines Like Me
Ian McEwan joins us to discuss his new novel Machines Like Me, about a love triangle that forms between a man, a woman, and a sentient robot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
358. How Palmer Luckey's Political Views Got Him Fired from Facebook (with Blake J. Harris)
Blake J. Harris joins us to discuss his new book The History of the Future, about how Palmer Luckey founded a leading VR company, only to be fired for supporting Donald Trump. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
357. Us Movie Review (with Evan Narcisse, Tananarive Due, Craig Laurance Gidney)
Evan Narcisse, Tananarive Due, and Craig Laurance Gidney join us to discuss Us, the new movie from Jordan Peele, writer and director of Get Out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
356. Love, Death + Robots Season 1 Review (with Erin Lindsey, Rafael Jordan, Tom Gerencer)
Erin Lindsey, Rafael Jordan, and Tom Gerencer join us to discuss the new Netflix anthology series Love, Death & Robots. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
355. Jasper Fforde, author of Early Riser
Jasper Fforde joins us to discuss his new novel Early Riser, about a world where human beings hibernate through the winter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
354. Activism Through Fiction (with Malka Older, Sam J. Miller, Tobias S. Buckell, John Joseph Adams)
John 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
353. The History of Ultima Online (with Wes Locher)
Wes Locher joins us to discuss his book Braving Britannia: Tales of Life, Love, and Adventure in Ultima Online. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
352. Ben Bova, author of New Frontiers
Ben Bova joins us to discuss his short story collection New Frontiers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
351. David Baldacci, author of The Finisher
Bestselling author David Baldacci joins us to discuss his first fantasy novel The Finisher. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
350. Future Man Season 1 Review (with Anthony Ha, Andrea Kail, Tom Gerencer)
Anthony Ha, Andrea Kail, and Tom Gerencer join us to discuss the science fiction comedy series Future Man on Hulu. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
349. The History of Quest for Glory (with Lori Ann Cole)
Lori Ann Cole joins us to discuss co-designing the video games Quest for Glory and Hero-U: Rogue to Redemption. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
348. Gregory Benford, author of Timescape and Rewrite
Gregory Benford joins us to discuss his new novel Rewrite, a conceptual sequel to his bestselling novel Timescape. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
347. Dimension 404 Season 1 Review (with Anthony Ha, Andrea Kail, Tom Gerencer)
Anthony Ha, Andrea Kail, and Tom Gerencer join us to discuss Dimension 404, a new science fiction anthology series on Hulu. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
346. Women in Science Fiction (with Lisa Yaszek)
Lisa Yaszek joins us to discuss her new anthology The Future is Female! 25 Classic Science Fiction Stories by Women, from Pulp Pioneers to Ursula K. Le Guin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
345. The Sci-Fi Future of Jeff Bezos (with Christian Davenport)
Christian Davenport, author of The Space Barons, joins us to discuss how science fiction shaped Jeff Bezos and Blue Origin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
344. Sean Carroll, host of Mindscape
Physicist Sean Carroll joins us to discuss his new podcast Mindscape. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
343. Doctor Who Series 11 Review (with Rajan Khanna, Sara Lynn Michener, Matthew Kressel)
Rajan Khanna, Sara Lynn Michener, and Matthew Kressel join us to discuss Series 11 of Doctor Who, starring Jodie Whittaker as The Doctor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
342. Best American Science Fiction and Fantasy 2018 (with Caroline M. Yoachim, Charles Payseur, John Joseph Adams)
John 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
341. Nightflyers Season 1 Review (with Erin Lindsey, Matthew Kressel, Andrea Kail)
Erin Lindsey, Matthew Kressel, and Andrea Kail join us to discuss the new Syfy show Nightflyers, based on the novella by George R. R. Martin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
340. James Patterson, co-author of Max Einstein: The Genius Experiment and The President is Missing
James Patterson joins us to discuss his novels Max Einstein: The Genius Experiment, which he wrote with Chris Grabenstein, and The President is Missing, which he wrote with Bill Clinton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
339. Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead Movies: Resolution, Spring, The Endless
Sara Lynn Michener, Christopher M. Cevasco, and Andrea Kail join us to discuss the feature films Resolution, Spring, and The Endless. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
338. Dale Bailey, author of In the Night Wood and The End of the End of Everything
Dale Bailey joins us to discuss his new novel In the Night Wood and his short story collection The End of the End of Everything. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
337. The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina Season 1 Review (with Anthony Ha, Andrea Kail, Rafael Jordan)
Anthony Ha, Andrea Kail, and Rafael Jordan join us to discuss the Netflix original series The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
336. Andy Duncan, author of An Agent of Utopia
Andy Duncan joins us to discuss his new short story collection An Agent of Utopia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
335. Maniac Season 1 Review (with Rajan Khanna, Chandler Klang Smith, Matthew Kressel)
Rajan Khanna, Chandler Klang Smith, and Matthew Kressel join us to discuss the new Netflix original series Maniac. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
334. Richard A. Clarke, co-author of Warnings: Finding Cassandras to Stop Catastrophes
Richard A. Clarke joins us to discuss his new podcast Future State and his recent book Warnings: Finding Cassandras to Stop Catastrophes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
333. The Haunting of Hill House Season 1 Review (with Paul Tremblay, Leah Schnelbach, Seth Dickinson)
Paul Tremblay, Leah Schnelbach, and Seth Dickinson join us to discuss Netflix’s The Haunting of Hill House, based on the novel by Shirley Jackson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
332. Richard K. Morgan, author of Thin Air
Richard K. Morgan, author of Altered Carbon, joins us to discuss his new novel Thin Air. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
331. The Art of Dungeons & Dragons (with Michael Witwer, Brian Stillman)
Michael Witwer, co-author of Dungeons & Dragons: Art and Arcana, and Brian Stillman, co-director of Eye of the Beholder: The Art of Dungeons & Dragons join us to discuss D&D art. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
330. The Internet in Horror and Thrillers (with Grady Hendrix, Sara Lynn Michener, Anthony Ha)
Grady Hendrix, Sara Lynn Michener, and Anthony Ha join us to discuss thrillers and horror stories that prominently feature the internet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
329. Inside The Expanse Writers Room (with Hallie Lambert)
Hallie Lambert joins us to discuss working on The Expanse and co-writing the graphic novel The Expanse: Origins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
328. Hank Green, author of An Absolutely Remarkable Thing
Vlogger, entrepreneur, and science communicator Hank Green joins us to discuss his debut novel An Absolutely Remarkable Thing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
327. Peter F. Hamilton, author of Salvation
Peter F. Hamilton joins us to discuss his new novel Salvation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
326. Walter Jon Williams, author of The Accidental War
Walter Jon Williams joins us to discuss The Accidental War, the latest novel in his Praxis series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
325. Yuval Noah Harari: When Algorithms Control Us
Yuval Noah Harari joins us to discuss his bestselling books Homo Deus and 21 Lessons for the 21st Century. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
324. Disenchantment Season 1 Review (with Robert Repino, Andrea Kail, Tom Gerencer)
Robert Repino, Andrea Kail, and Tom Gerencer join us to discuss Disenchantment, a new animated series from the creators of The Simpsons and Futurama. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
323. Sorry to Bother You Movie Review (with Evan Narcisse, Tananarive Due, Craig Laurance Gidney)
Evan Narcisse, Tananarive Due, and Craig Laurance Gidney join us to discuss the absurdist dark comedy Sorry to Bother You. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
322. Michael Bishop, author of The Sacerdotal Owl and Three Other Long Tales
Michael Bishop joins us to discuss his recent short story collections The Sacerdotal Owl and Three Other Long Tales and Other Arms Reach Out to Me: Georgia Stories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
321. Garry Kasparov on Game of Thrones and AI
Chess champion Garry Kasparov joins us to discuss his books Deep Thinking, about the future of AI, and Winter is Coming, about the looming threat of Vladimir Putin's Russia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices