GGG#619: The Best of Vernor Vinge Part 1

GGG#619: The Best of Vernor Vinge Part 1

May 7, 2026 Duration: 0:00
[YouTube] [Apple] [Spotify] [Download] Mercurio D. Rivera joins us to discuss Vernor Vinge’s classic novella “True Names” as well as the first nine stories in the book The Collected Stories of Vernor Vinge. Stories Discussed: “Bookworm, Run!” (4:12), “The Accomplice” (14:55), “True Names” (20:17), “The Peddler’s Apprentice” (38:00), “The Ungoverned” (50:04), “Apartness” (1:00:52), “Conquest by […]

Ever find yourself deep in a conversation about the latest mind-bending sci-fi novel or a classic horror film, wishing you had the perfect group of friends to dissect it with? That’s the feeling you’ll find at the heart of Geek's Guide to the Galaxy. More than just a talk show, this podcast feels like pulling up a chair at a lively, well-informed gathering where the topics span the entire spectrum of speculative fiction. Each episode dives into the worlds we love, whether that means sitting down for an in-depth, revealing chat with a celebrated science fiction writer, breaking down the merits and flaws of a new blockbuster movie, or getting lost in a passionate discussion about the fantasy and horror books that have shaped the genre. It’s a space where geekery is explored with genuine curiosity and depth, moving beyond simple reviews to understand the craft of writing and the ideas that fuel our favorite stories. Tuning in, you become part of a community that celebrates the intricate details and big questions found in sci-fi, fantasy, and horror. The conversations are thoughtful, often funny, and always driven by a shared enthusiasm for the material. This podcast consistently offers a fresh and engaging perspective, making it an essential listen for anyone who wants to think more critically about the stories that imagine our future, our fears, and our fantastical possibilities.
Language: English Episodes: 12

Podcast Episodes
GGG#618: The Story of Fallout [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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[YouTube] [Apple] [Spotify] [Download] Chris Avellone, writer on Fallout 2 and Fallout: New Vegas, joins us to discuss the role of storytelling in the Fallout series of post-apocalyptic video games. Please support us on…
GGG#617: Creatures of Light and Darkness Review [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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[YouTube] [Apple] [Spotify] [Download] Andrea Kail, Tom Gerencer, and Rajan Khanna join us to discuss Roger Zelazny’s classic novel Creatures of Light and Darkness, about a cosmic war between godlike beings. Please suppo…
GGG#616: The Best of Kim Stanley Robinson Part 2 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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[YouTube] [Apple] [Spotify] [Download] Anthony Ha joins us to discuss the second half of the book The Best of Kim Stanley Robinson. Stories discussed: “The Translator” (1:38), “Glacier” (14:57), “The Lunatics” (27:34), “…
GGG#615: A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Season 1 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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[YouTube] [Apple] [Spotify] [Download] John Joseph Adams, Rajan Khanna, and Christopher M. Cevasco join us to discuss Season 1 of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, a new HBO series set 100 years before Game of Thrones. Ple…
GGG#614: Jonathan Kay [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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[YouTube] [Apple] [Spotify] [Download] Jonathan Kay joins us to discuss Season 1 of the Apple TV+ series Pluribus, about an alien virus that transforms most of humanity into an extremely cheerful hive mind, and his book…
GGG#613: The Best of Kim Stanley Robinson Part 1 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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[YouTube] [Apple] [Spotify] [Download] Anthony Ha joins us to discuss the first half of the book The Best of Kim Stanley Robinson. Stories discussed: “Venice Drowned” (10:53), “Ridge Running” (19:25), “Before I Wake” (26…
GGG#612: David P. Silverman [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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[YouTube] [Apple] [Spotify] [Download] 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: David’s chi…
GGG#611: Roadmarks by Roger Zelazny Review [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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[YouTube] [Apple] [Spotify] [Download] 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. Please support us on Patreon or s…
GGG#610: Megan McArdle [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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[YouTube] [Apple] [Spotify] [Download] Washington Post columnist Megan McArdle joins us to discuss her favorite science fiction and her new podcast Reasonably Optimistic. Topics discussed: Robert Heinlein and libertarian…
GGG#609: Stephen King Movies Part 1 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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[YouTube] [Apple] [Spotify] [Download] 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 Ru…