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

David Barr Kirtley
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Jul 23, 2021 • 1h 6min

476. Scott Edelman, author of Tell Me Like You Done Before and Other Stories Written on the Shoulders of Giants

Scott Edelman joins us to discuss his book Tell Me Like You Done Before and Other Stories Written on the Shoulders of Giants. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jul 16, 2021 • 1h 10min

475. The Legacy of Robert Sheckley (with Tom Gerencer)

Tom Gerencer, an author known for his works like 'Think Like Google,' dives into the impactful life and stories of science fiction legend Robert Sheckley. They explore how Sheckley's clever humor and narrative style influenced the genre, drawing parallels with Douglas Adams. Gerencer also shares the unexpected boost in book sales from podcast appearances, highlights Sheckley's unique contributions, and reflects on themes of identity in stories like 'Cordle to Onion to Carrot.' It's a celebration of creative storytelling and the legacy of a sci-fi pioneer.
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Jul 9, 2021 • 1h 8min

474. Django Wexler, author of Hard Reboot

Django Wexler joins us to discuss his novella Hard Reboot and his short stories “The End of the War,” “REAL,” and “Amara Kel’s Rules for TIE Pilot Survival (Probably).” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jul 2, 2021 • 1h 11min

473. Tom Gerencer, author of Intergalactic Refrigerator Repairmen Seldom Carry Cash

Tom Gerencer joins us to discuss his short story collection Intergalactic Refrigerator Repairmen Seldom Carry Cash. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jun 25, 2021 • 1h 2min

472. Jordan Morris, creator of Bubble

Jordan Morris joins us to discuss his sci-fi graphic novel Bubble, based on the hit podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jun 18, 2021 • 1h 6min

471. Jane Lindskold, author of Curiosities and Wanderings on Writing

Jane Lindskold joins us to discuss her short story collection Curiosities and her writing advice book Wanderings on Writing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jun 11, 2021 • 1h 4min

470. F. Brett Cox, author of The End of All Our Exploring

F. Brett Cox joins us to discuss his short story collection The End of All Our Exploring. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jun 4, 2021 • 1h 44min

469. Love, Death + Robots Season 2 Review (with Erin Lindsey, Tom Gerencer, Zach Chapman)

Erin Lindsey, Tom Gerencer, and Zach Chapman join us to discuss Season 2 of the Netflix series Love, Death + Robots. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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May 28, 2021 • 57min

468. Cass R. Sunstein on Star Wars and Averting Catastrophe

Law professor Cass R. Sunstein joins us to discuss his books Averting Catastrophe and The World According to Star Wars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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May 21, 2021 • 1h 8min

467. Roger Zelazny and the Chronicles of Amber (with F. Brett Cox)

F. Brett Cox joins us to discuss his new book Roger Zelazny: Modern Masters of Science Fiction from the University of Illinois Press. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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