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

David Barr Kirtley

Booking Overview

This is a long-form science-fiction and fantasy interview/panel show featuring published authors, screenwriters, critics, and other knowledgeable commentators discussing genre literature, film, television, and related ideas. Credible pitches include established or emerging speculative-fiction authors, screenwriters, editors, critics, and creators with relevant books or screen credits; booking difficulty is medium because the show features both accessible specialists and highly prominent guests.

Metrics

Episodes: 626

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Estimated listeners: 10,000 - 100,000

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 5.2k subscribers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

davidbarrkirtley@gmail.com

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Host

David Barr Kirtley - Author of Save Me Plz and Other Stories and host of a long-running science-fiction and fantasy podcast.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Published science-fiction or fantasy authors, screenwriters, editors, critics, and knowledgeable genre commentators with relevant books, screen credits, or established expertise in speculative fiction and related film or television.
Required Achievements:  
Published books in science fiction or fantasy, Screenwriting or other recognized film and television credits, Established expertise in genre literature or speculative media

Recent Guest Discussions

Zach Chapman - The Apple TV Series Widow's Bay

Tom Gerencer - The Apple TV Series Widow's Bay

Andrea Kail - The Apple TV Series Widow's Bay

Jedediah Berry - His Sword-and-sorcery Novel Kill All Wizards

Philip Gelatt - M. John Harrison's Cosmic-horror Space-opera Novel Light

Recent Topics

Art, Science Fiction, Fantasy, Film, TV

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Geek's Guide to the Galaxy - A Science Fiction Podcast
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626. Star City Season 1 Review (with John Joseph Adams, Sara Lynn Michener, Rafael Jordan)

October 14, 2026

John Joseph Adams, Sara Lynn Michener, and Rafael Jordan join us to discuss Season 1 of the Apple TV series Star City, a spin-off the alternate history sci-fi series For All Mankind. Ad-free episodes are available to our paid supporters over at patreon.com/geeks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

625. Why Do We Believe in Aliens? (with Adam Kirsch)

September 25, 2026

Adam Kirsch joins us to discuss his books We Want to Believe: How Aliens Went Mainstream and Why It Matters and The Revolt Against Humanity: Imagining a Future Without Us. Ad-free episodes are available to our paid supporters over at patreon.com/geeks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

624. Widow's Bay Season 1 Review (with Andrea Kail, Tom Gerencer, Zach Chapman)

September 21, 2026

Andrea Kail, Tom Gerencer, and Zach Chapman join us to discuss the Apple TV series Widow’s Bay, about a small-town mayor trying to turn his haunted island into a tourist destination. 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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Frequently asked questions

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Geek's Guide to the Galaxy - A Science Fiction Podcast
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How do I get in touch with Geek's Guide to the Galaxy - A Science Fiction Podcast?

Geek's Guide to the Galaxy - A Science Fiction Podcast is hosted by David Barr Kirtley. Its publicly listed email is davidbarrkirtley@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Geek's Guide to the Galaxy - A Science Fiction Podcast?

The publicly listed email for Geek's Guide to the Galaxy - A Science Fiction Podcast: davidbarrkirtley@gmail.com.

How many listeners does Geek's Guide to the Galaxy - A Science Fiction Podcast have?

Podseeker estimates Geek's Guide to the Galaxy - A Science Fiction Podcast reaches 10,000 to 100,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Geek's Guide to the Galaxy - A Science Fiction Podcast?

Geek's Guide to the Galaxy - A Science Fiction Podcast typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: Published science-fiction or fantasy authors, screenwriters, editors, critics, and knowledgeable genre commentators with relevant books, screen credits, or established expertise in speculative fiction and related film or television. Common among recent guests: Published books in science fiction or fantasy; Screenwriting or other recognized film and television credits; Established expertise in genre literature or speculative media. Recent guests include Zach Chapman, Tom Gerencer, and Andrea Kail.

How hard is it to get booked on Geek's Guide to the Galaxy - A Science Fiction Podcast?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Geek's Guide to the Galaxy - A Science Fiction Podcast cover?

Recent episodes cover Art, Science Fiction, Fantasy, Film, and TV. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

davidbarrkirtley@gmail.com

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