Episodes

  • 612. David P. Silverman: Science Fiction and Atheism

    612. David P. Silverman: Science Fiction and Atheism
    Feb 7 2026
    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 and Trekkies, science fiction conventions, Douglas Adams, atheism among sci-fi fans, persuasion vs. coercion, the idea behind Darkshiner, fiction like Darkshiner, AI collaboration, human editors, scientific accuracy, character names, cover blurbs, Babylon 5, the current state of sci-fi TV, church tax breaks, Atheists for Liberty, Dungeons & Dragons, setting aside differences. Ad-free episodes are available to our paid supporters over at patreon.com/geeks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • 611. Roadmarks by Roger Zelazny Review (with Tom Gerencer, Rajan Khanna)

    611. Roadmarks by Roger Zelazny Review (with Tom Gerencer, Rajan Khanna)
    Jan 29 2026
    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 supporters over at patreon.com/geeks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 44 mins
  • 610. Megan McArdle, host of Reasonably Optimistic

    610. Megan McArdle, host of Reasonably Optimistic
    Jan 8 2026
    Washington Post columnist Megan McArdle joins us to discuss her favorite science fiction and her new podcast Reasonably Optimistic. Topics discussed: Robert Heinlein and Libertarianism, Working in Book Publishing, Lord of the Rings and Rendezvous with Rama, Peter Suderman and Video Games, Dungeons & Dragons and Call of Cthulhu, Megan’s Science Fiction Novel, The State of Book Publishing, Explaining Science Fiction to Women, Dune and Artificial Intelligence, Megan’s Podcast and Optimism. Ad-free episodes are available to our paid supporters over at patreon.com/geeks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • 609. Stephen King Movies: The Running Man, The Long Walk, The Dead Zone, The Mist (with Andrea Kail, Matthew Kressel, Tom Gerencer)

    609. Stephen King Movies: The Running Man, The Long Walk, The Dead Zone, The Mist (with Andrea Kail, Matthew Kressel, Tom Gerencer)
    Dec 23 2025
    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), The Long Walk (47:14), The Dead Zone (1:10:45), The Mist (1:30:20). Ad-free episodes are available to our paid supporters over at patreon.com/geeks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    2 hrs and 5 mins
  • 608. The Best of Larry Niven Part 3 Review (with Mercurio D. Rivera)

    608. The Best of Larry Niven Part 3 Review (with Mercurio D. Rivera)
    Dec 15 2025
    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” (31:40), “A Teardrop Falls” (44:00), “The Return of William Proxmire” (49:43), “Limits” (57:45), “Smut Talk” (1:07:21), “The Missing Mass” (1:12:35), “Cautionary Tales” (1:21:30). Ad-free episodes are available to our paid supporters over at patreon.com/geeks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 41 mins
  • 607. Jean-Claude Van Damme Movies: Timecop, Universal Soldier, Cyborg, Replicant (with Andrea Kail, Matthew Kressel, Tom Gerencer)

    607. Jean-Claude Van Damme Movies: Timecop, Universal Soldier, Cyborg, Replicant (with Andrea Kail, Matthew Kressel, Tom Gerencer)
    Nov 25 2025
    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 (41:27), Cyborg (1:01:35), Replicant (1:19:53). Ad-free episodes are available to our paid supporters over at patreon.com/geeks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    2 hrs and 2 mins
  • 606. Alien: Earth Season 1 Review (with Andrea Kail, Matthew Kressel, Anthony Ha)

    606. Alien: Earth Season 1 Review (with Andrea Kail, Matthew Kressel, Anthony Ha)
    Nov 12 2025
    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 supporters over at patreon.com/geeks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 52 mins
  • 605. The Best of Greg Egan Part 3 Review (with Anthony Ha)

    605. The Best of Greg Egan Part 3 Review (with Anthony Ha)
    Oct 27 2025
    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" (52:11), "3-adica" (1:05:17), "Instantiation" (1:19:51). Ad-free episodes are available to our paid supporters over at patreon.com/geeks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 54 mins