Geek's Guide to the Galaxy - A Science Fiction Podcast
1) 612. David P. Silverman: Science Fiction and Atheism
David P. Silverman, author of Fighting God: An Atheist Manifesto for a Religious World, joins us to discuss his new science fiction novella Darkshiner. Topics discussed: Dave's childhood, Star Trek an...Show More
2) 611. Roadmarks by Roger Zelazny Review (with Tom Gerencer, Rajan Khanna)
Tom Gerencer and Rajan Khanna join us to discuss Roger Zelazny’s classic novel Roadmarks, about a magical highway that runs through time and space. Ad-free episodes are available to our paid supporter...Show More
3) 610. Megan McArdle, host of Reasonably Optimistic
Washington Post columnist Megan McArdle joins us to discuss her favorite science fiction and her new podcast Reasonably Optimistic. Ad-free episodes are available to our paid supporters over at patreo...Show More
4) 609. Stephen King Movies: The Running Man, The Long Walk, The Dead Zone, The Mist (with Andrea Kail, Matthew Kressel, Tom Gerencer)
Andrea Kail, Matthew Kressel, and Tom Gerencer join us to discuss the Stephen King movie adaptations The Running Man, The Long Walk, The Dead Zone, and The Mist. Time stamps: The Running Man (17:44), ...Show More
5) 608. The Best of Larry Niven Part 3 Review (with Mercurio D. Rivera)
Mercurio D. Rivera joins us to discuss the last nine stories from the book The Best of Larry Niven. Stories discussed: “Flatlander” (2:06), “The Borderland of Sol” (17:15), “The Magic Goes Away” (31:...Show More
6) 607. Jean-Claude Van Damme Movies: Timecop, Universal Soldier, Cyborg, Replicant (with Andrea Kail, Matthew Kressel, Tom Gerencer)
Andrea Kail, Matthew Kressel, and Tom Gerencer join us to discuss the Jean-Claude Van Damme movies Timecop, Universal Soldier, Cyborg, and Replicant. Time stamps: Timecop (15:21), Universal Soldier (4...Show More
7) 606. Alien: Earth Season 1 Review (with Andrea Kail, Matthew Kressel, Anthony Ha)
Andrea Kail, Matthew Kressel, and Anthony Ha join us to discuss Season 1 of the FX series Alien: Earth, a prequel to the classic films Alien and Aliens. Ad-free episodes are available to our paid supp...Show More
606. Alien: Earth Season 1 Review (with Andrea Kail, Matthew Kressel, Anthony Ha)
1:51:44 | Nov 12th, 2025
8) 605. The Best of Greg Egan Part 3 Review (with Anthony Ha)
Anthony Ha joins us to discuss the last six stories from the book The Best of Greg Egan. Stories discussed: "Crystal Nights" (1:27), "Zero for Conduct" (19:18), "Uncanny Valley" (37:31), "Bit Players"...Show More
9) 604. The Best of Greg Egan Part 2 Review (with Anthony Ha)
Anthony Ha joins us to discuss six more stories from the book The Best of Greg Egan. Stories discussed: “Silver Fire” (1:30), “Reasons to be Cheerful” (16:42), “Oceanic” (28:10), “Oracle” (44:19), “Si...Show More
10) 603. The History of Sword & Sorcery (with Philip Gelatt and Morgan Galen King)
Philip Gelatt and Morgan Galen King, creators of The Spine of Night, join us to discuss the book Flame and Crimson: A History of Sword and Sorcery by Brian Murphy. Ad-free episodes are available to ou...Show More
603. The History of Sword & Sorcery (with Philip Gelatt and Morgan Galen King)
1:30:58 | Sep 26th, 2025