Best Ian Pegg Podcasts (2025)

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Brendan Wayne on Star Wars Behind the Scenes and Bringing The Mandalorian to Life 1:34:20

22h ago1:34:20

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Happy Tuesday! I love introducing you to my incredibly talented Mandalorian family and this week I am so excited to share my conversation with my friend Brendan Wayne. Along with Lateef Crowder and Pedro Pascal, Brendan is responsible for playing the Mandalorian. We talk about what it’s like to be in the suit and how it feels to build a character c…

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594. Andor Season 2 Review (with Andrea Kail, Erin Lindsey, Matt London) 1:26:36

1d ago1:26:36

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Andrea Kail, Erin Lindsey, and Matt London join us to discuss Season 2 of the Disney+ series Andor, a prequel to the movie Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. Ad-free episodes are available to our paid supporters over at patreon.com/geeks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy David Barr Kirtley

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Authors of History with Prit Buttar 1:04:00

7d ago1:04:00

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On this episode of the Authors of History Podcast I talk to author and historian Prit Buttar. Prit Buttar studied medicine at Oxford and London before joining the British Army as a doctor. After leaving the army, he worked as a GP, first near Bristol and then in Abingdon, Oxfordshire. An established expert on the Eastern Front in 20th-century milit…

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Terry Matalas Talks 12 Monkeys, Vision Quest, Magic: The Gathering and Picard 1:38:01

8d ago1:38:01

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Happy Tuesday, everyone! If you are a fan of Marvel, or Star Trek, or just good Sci-Fi, then you are going to love this week’s guest— I’m talking with my new friend Terry Matalas! Terry broke out when he created the TV adaptation of 12 Monkeys. He has gone on to write and direct the last two seasons of Star Trek: Picard, he did a season of MacGyver…

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593. Roger Zelazny's Writing Advice (with Warren Lapine) 1:08:55

10d ago1:08:55

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Warren Lapine joins us to discuss editing the book On Writing Science Fiction and Fantasy by Roger Zelazny. Ad-free episodes are available to our paid supporters over at patreon.com/geeks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy David Barr Kirtley

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Wil Wheaton on His Star Trek Family and His New Podcast Storytime with Wil Wheaton 1:30:28

15d ago1:30:28

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Hi everyone, happy Tuesday! I am so excited for this week’s episode. I’m talking to the one and only Wil Wheaton! You know Wil from his roles as Wesley Crusher on Star Trek: Next Generation, Gordie in Stand By Me and his appearances on The Big Bang Theory. Wil is also a super-nerd and a prolific audiobook reader. He has a new podcast called Storyti…

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592. The Best of Greg Egan Part 1 Review (with Anthony Ha) 2:24:07

20d ago2:24:07

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Anthony Ha joins us to discuss the first eight stories in the book The Best of Greg Egan, part of the SF Masterworks series of science fiction classics. Ad-free episodes are available to our paid supporters over at patreon.com/geeks. Stories discussed: "Learning to Be Me" (20:42), "Axiomatic" (44:03), "Appropriate Love" (50:10), "Into Darkness" (1:…

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Authors of History with Dr Victoria Taylor 45:31

21d ago45:31

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On this episode of Authors of History I talk to the brilliant TV and Radio Historian and author Dr Victoria Taylor about her journey into history and writing. What facinates her about aviation and her new book. Dr Victoria Taylor, BA (Hons), MRes, AFHEA is an award-winning aviation historian, broadcaster and writer who completed her PhD thesis on t…

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Sam Witwer Returns! Plus, Maul: The Shadow Lord and More 765874 Unification 1:01:41

22d ago1:01:41

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Did you REALLY think we were done with Sam Witwer? When our last episode aired, Sam reached out to say he wanted to respond to some of what my producer Jeph and I said after the interview. We said, why not come back and be on the show again? I’m so glad he said yes! This extra conversation clarified a lot for me about the technology behind his new …

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Authors of History with Andrew Rawson 1:04:26

28d ago1:04:26

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On this spisode of the Authors of History Podcast, I talk to experienced author Andrew Rawson who takes us through his many journeys to publishing history books from his early experiences to his up coming book. He talks about each aspect of writing, editing and publishing with some fabulous advice for upcoming authors. He also recommends a history …

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Sam Witwer and David Collins on Star Trek 765874 Unification, their Mind-Blowing Short 1:36:57

29d ago1:36:57

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Happy Tuesday! If you are a true Star Trek fan like I am, then this week’s episode is for you. I am talking with my friends Sam Witwer and David Collins about their beautiful and controversial new Star Trek film, 765874 Unification. If you love Star Trek and haven’t heard about this project, go check it out before you listen to this week’s episode!…

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591. Harlan Ellison's Greatest Hits Part 3 Review (with Tom Gerencer) 2:39:59

1M ago2:39:59

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Tom Gerencer joins us to discuss the book The Top of the Volcano: The Award-Winning Stories of Harlan Ellison, which contains 11 stories not included in Harlan Ellison’s Greatest Hits. Ad-free episodes are available to our paid supporters over at patreon.com/geeks. Stories discussed: "A Boy and His Dog" (1:39), "The Region Between" (37:12), "Basili…

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Authors of History with Séan F Scullion 1:06:28

1M ago1:06:28

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Séan F. Scullion is a bi-lingual Spanish-English speaker and is currently serving as an officer in the British Army in the Royal Engineers. Brought up in Spain during the later stages of the Franco Regime and its transition to democracy, he studied Spanish at the University of Nottingham. He has written widely on military & historical matters and w…

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Lake Bell on Her New Children's Book, Voicing Poison Ivy and Our Shared Love of Cars 1:29:20

1M ago1:29:20

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Happy Tuesday, everyone! Lake Bell and I are kind of the same person. You'll hear all about in the episode, but the similarities are WILD. I loved this conversation with Lake-- we nerd out about our favorite cars, we talk about how we've both voiced Poison Ivy and we really bond over our kids' health struggles. Lake is insanely smart and talented a…

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Authors of History with Lucy Jane Santos 39:52

1M ago39:52

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On this episode of the Authors of History Podcast I am joined by the author and historian Lucy Jane Santos Lucy Jane Santos is a freelance historian and consultant, specialising in the late 19th and early 20th century uncovering the hidden stories of how science and technology have transformed daily life, especially when it comes to innovations in …

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Patrick Sabongui: From Stunt Man to Leading Man, on The Hunting Party and Christmas Sail 1:26:06

1M ago1:26:06

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Hi everyone, happy Tuesday! Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be a stunt performer? Then you’ll love this week’s conversation with my guest, Patrick Sabongui. Patrick is a brilliant actor, but he got his start in stunts and if you’ve watched an action movie in the last 20 years, you’ve probably seen his work . We first met when on Christmas …

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Authors of History with Dr Helen Fry 46:51

2M ago46:51

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On this episode of The Author of History Podcast I am joined by eminent Historian and author Dr Helen Fry. Helen has authored and edited over 25 books covering the social history of the Second World War, including British Intelligence and the secret war, espionage and spies, and MI9 escape and evasion. She is the foremost authority on the 'secret…

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Sonequa Martin-Green Talks Walking Dead, Star Trek: Discovery and Her New Film My Dead Friend Zoe 1:29:56

2M ago1:29:56

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Happy Tuesday! We’ve got a great episode for you this week. If you are a fan of Star Trek or Walking Dead, then you know Sonequa Martin-Green. In addition to playing Sasha Williams and Commander Michael Burnham on Discovery, Sonequa is currently starring alongside Natalie Morales in the moving new film My Dead Friend Zoe. I have been a fan of Soneq…

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590. The Best of Larry Niven Part 1 Review (with Mercurio D. Rivera) 1:48:40

2M ago1:48:40

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Mercurio D. Rivera joins us to discuss the first nine stories in the short story collection The Best of Larry Niven, edited by Jonathan Strahan. Ad-free episodes are available to our paid supporters over at patreon.com/geeks. Stories discussed: "Becalmed in Hell" (5:10), "Bordered in Black" (17:54), "Neutron Star" (26:35), "The Soft Weapon" (38:16)…

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Authors of History with Dr Sarah-Louise Miller 37:48

2M ago37:48

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On this episode of Authors of History Podcast I am joined by historian and author Dr Sarah Louise Miller. I talk to her about her journey into history and becoming an author. She recommends an local Independant Books shop and a Author of History we all should read. Sarah is a historian of war and conflict, with particular expertise in the Second Wo…

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Cassidy Freeman on Righteous Gemstones, Longmire and Balancing Work with Motherhood 1:28:53

2M ago1:28:53

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Happy Tuesday everyone! I’m so excited for you to listen to this episode. I first met Cassidy Freeman on Longmire, where she played Cady Longmire. Before that, you may have seen her as Tess Mercer on Smallville and she’s currently starring in the final season of Righteous Gemstones, where she plays Amber Gemstone. Cassidy is obviously extremely tal…

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Authors of History with Andrew Chatterton 35:23

2M ago35:23

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On this episode of the Authors of History Podcast I am joined by historian, author, and public relations professional Andrew Chatterton. He released his first book 'Britain's Secret Defense Civilian Saboteurs, Spies and Assassins During Second World War' in July 2022 and his second book 'Fortress Britain, 1940 Britain's Unsung and Secret Defense on…

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Sarah Levy on Schitt’s Creek, The Monkey and Growing Up with a Comedy Legend 1:26:36

2M ago1:26:36

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Hi everyone! I hope you’re all having a wonderful Spring. I’m so excited for you to listen to today’s episode! If you’re a fan of Schitt’s Creek, then you know Sarah Levy from playing Twyla in the show-- she also happens to be the daughter of Eugene Levy and the sister of Dan Levy. I had such a fun time hearing the inside scoop on that show, which …

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589. Dune Prophecy Season 1 Review (with Andrea Kail, Matthew Kressel, Rajan Khanna) 1:37:16

2M ago1:37:16

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Andrea Kail, Matthew Kressel, and Rajan Khanna join us to discuss Season 1 of the HBO series Dune: Prophecy, a prequel set 10,000 years before the events of Frank Herbert’s Dune. 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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Authors of History with Clare Wichbold 37:10

2M ago37:10

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On the episode of The Authors of History Podcast I talk to self published author Clare Wichbold about Suffrage, her book 'Hard Work but Glorious - Stories from the Herefordshire Suffrage Campaign'. Clare talks about the trials and tribulations of becoming a self published author, about her jourey into history and writing and about the leading socia…

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Tricia Helfer Joins the Hindsight to Talk Ron Moore and All Things Battlestar 1:11:47

2M ago1:11:47

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Happy Tuesday Everyone! Last week’s episode with Battlestar Galactica creator Ron Moore was such a doozy, we had to call in re-enforcements to discuss it. And who better than my Battlestar Bestie Tricia Helfer? You know Tricia from her role as Number Six. She also played Charlotte Richards/Goddess on Lucifer and voiced Sarah Kerrigan in StarCraft I…

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Authors of History with Jack Bowsher 53:46

3M ago53:46

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On this episode of Authors of History Podcast, I talk to Jack Bowsher, historian, author and podcasters about his experince of becomeing an author and writing his first book 'Forgotten Armour - Tank Warfare in Burma' published in 2024. Jack talks about what drew him to writing about this specific part of World war 2 and his wider experiences of bei…

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588. The Urth of the New Sun by Gene Wolfe Book Club (with James Wynn, Craig Brewer) 1:27:33

3M ago1:27:33

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James Wynn and Craig Brewer, hosts of the ReReading Wolfe podcast, join us to discuss Gene Wolfe’s classic novel The Urth of the New Sun, a sequel to The Book of the New Sun. 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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Ron Moore on Battlestar, Outlander, For All Mankind and His Deep Love for Star Trek 1:21:13

3M ago1:21:13

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Look out, everyone: This week’s episode is an all-timer! We’ve got the one and only Ron Moore in the STUDIO. I am still so intimidated by Ron and it was such an honor to sit down with him for this conversation. If you DON’T know Ron Moore, I don’t even know what to say. He created Battlestar Galactica, Outlander and For All Mankind. He spent a deca…

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Authors of History with Canadian historian and author David O'Keefe 48:17

3M ago48:17

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On this episode of Authors of History Podcast, I talk to leading Canadian Historian, Author and TV Presenter David O'Keefe about his journey into history and to becoming an author. David talks about how his interest in World War 2 leads to him becoming a world renowned expert on the Operation Jubilee - The Dieppe Raids and the Canadian involvement …

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Harvey Guillen on Companion, What We Do In the Shadows and Becoming a Red Carpet Icon 1:32:14

3M ago1:32:14

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Hi everyone! We’ve got a really fun episode for you today. It’s not every week I get to interview someone where I’m just genuinely a huge fan, but that is what happened with Harvey Guillen. I literally went up to him at a convention and told him I loved him (couldn’t help myself!). If you don’t know Harvey’s work as Guillermo in What We Do in the S…

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Mercedes Varnado on The Mandalorian and Trading Sasha Banks for Mercedes Moné 1:34:07

3M ago1:34:07

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Happy Tuesday, everyone! For today’s episode, I am getting into the ring with my friend Mercedes Varnado (more wrestling puns to come, don’t worry). I met Mercedes on The Mandalorian where she plays Koska Reeves, and she is a superstar in the world of wrestling. As Sasha Banks, she was the first woman to headline a WWE Pay-Per-View Event and as Mer…

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587. Movie Review: Dark City, Strange Days, The Thirteenth Floor, Looker, Alphaville 1:51:20

3M ago1:51:20

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Andrea Kail, Matthew Kressel, and Tom Gerencer join us to discuss the science fiction noir movies Dark City, Strange Days, The Thirteenth Floor, Looker, and Alphaville. Ad-free episodes are available to our paid supporters over at patreon.com/geeks. Time stamps: Dark City (3:25), Strange Days (28:55), The Thirteenth Floor (48:19), Looker (1:00:43),…

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Rachael Harris Talks Bringing the Comedy on Suits, Lucifer and The Hangover 1:42:49

3M ago1:42:49

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Happy Tuesday! We’ve got a super-fun episode for you this week— it’s my friend, the hilarious Rachael Harris! Rachael is hands down one of the funniest people I know and if you don’t know her name, you definitely know her work. She’s been in movies like The Hangover, Best in Show and Diary of a Wimpy Kid and has done a ton of TV, including playing …

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Adam Bartley on Playing The Ferg, our Longmire Family and his Fitness Journey 1:43:10

4M ago1:43:10

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Hi everyone! For today’s episode, I got to talk with one of my absolute best friends in the world. You guys, it’s Adam Bartley! Adam and I first met on Longmire, where he played The Ferg. We have stayed super-close over the years— he even lived in my backyard for awhile, but that’s another story! Adam is such a talented actor and a beautiful human …

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586. Harlan Ellison's Greatest Hits Part 2 Review (with Tom Gerencer) 1:58:04

4M ago1:58:04

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Tom Gerencer joins us to discuss the second half of the new short story collection Harlan Ellison’s Greatest Hits, edited by J. Michael Straczynski. Ad-free episodes are available to our paid supporters over at patreon.com/geeks. Stories discussed: "On the Downhill Side" (2:34), "Paladin of the Lost Hour" (12:00), "The Beast That Shouted Love at th…

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Rob Kazinsky on His New Star Trek Film Section 31 and Nerding Out with Guillermo Del Toro 1:28:51

4M ago1:28:51

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**Section 31 Spoilers!** Happy Tuesday everyone! Today’s guest is the amazing Rob Kazinsky. Rob and I have never worked together, but we’ve been in the same circles for years and it was such a pleasure to sit down and talk with him! You know Rob from his time as Sean Slater on EastEnders, and from playing Chuck Hansen in Pacific Rim and Orgrim in W…

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Alexandra Breckenridge on How “Cozy” Virgin River Became a Surprise Hit 1:41:08

4M ago1:41:08

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Hi everyone! Today’s episode was such a treat. I have known Alexandra Breckenridge since we were babies in the industry— we did a pilot together called Locust Valley almost 25 years ago. Since then, Alexandra has had an unbelievable career. She played Jessie Anderson on The Walking Dead, Sophie Larson on This Is Us and now she’s doing amazing work …

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Mark-Paul Gosselaar on Coming into His Own after Saved by the Bell 1:34:23

4M ago1:34:23

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If you're looking for ways to help those impacted by the Los Angeles fires, you can do so here: https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-01-08/how-to-help-victims-of-pacific-palisades-eaton-and-hurst-fires Hey everyone! My guest this week is the one and only Mark-Paul Gosselaar. That’s right— it’s Zack Morris from Saved By The Bell! Teenage me…

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Lou Diamond Phillips on Longmire, La Bamba and Near-Death Experiences in Hollywood 1:29:51

4M ago1:29:51

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Happy Tuesday everyone! If you don’t know this week’s guest, then I don’t know what to tell you. Lou Diamond Phillips is a Hollywood Institution and I can’t believe I get to call him my friend. I had such a crush on Lou in Young Guns and it still blows my mind I got to act with him all these years later on Longmire, where he played Henry Standing B…

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Emily Swallow on Finding The Way, on The Mandalorian and in Life 1:33:26

5M ago1:33:26

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Hey Everyone! Man, I love today’s guest. You know Emily Swallow as the Armorer on The Mandalorian, as well as from her many years on Supernatural. She is one of my absolute favorite humans— she’s wise, funny and a total badass! We discuss all things Star Wars, from convention life, to keeping plot secrets, to the challenges of acting in a helmet. W…

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585. Philip Gelatt, writer of The Europa Report and The Spine of Night 1:05:22

5M ago1:05:22

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Philip Gelatt joins us to discuss writing the hard science fiction film The Europa Report and the animated sword & sorcery film The Spine of Night. Ad-free episodes are available to our paid supporters over at patreon.com/geeks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy David Barr Kirtley

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Katee Breaks Down the Most Talked-About Moments of The Sackhoff Show 2024 1:06:58

5M ago1:06:58

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Hey everyone, what a year! On this bonus Hindsight, producer Jeph and I go over some of the highlights of this year’s show. From Paul Sun-Hyung Lee’s quest for his own action figure to Jewel Staite on posting sexy photos as a mom, there is a LOT to talk about! Plus, we revisit the most controversial clip of the year, when Ming Na Wen and I discusse…

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Katee Sackhoff Talks Christmas Traditions and Hallmark's Christmas Sail 1:11:14

5M ago1:11:14

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Happy Holidays, everyone! On today’s special, extended Hindsight episode, Jeph and I are joined by our most-requested guest... Robin! Robin has written not one but three Hallmark movies, and we got to work together on his first one: Christmas Sail. We walked Jeph through the process of how that came to be and if we'll ever do another. And it wouldn…

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584. The Making of Secret Level (with J.T. Petty) 58:45

5M ago58:45

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J.T. Petty joins us to discuss serving as executive producer on the new Amazon series Secret Level, a collection of animated shorts set in the worlds of popular video games. 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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Paulina Porizkova on aging “disgracefully” and finding love after loss 2:04:37

5M ago2:04:37

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Hey everyone! I don’t want to brag but I’m friends with more than one super model. My guest today is one of them. Paulina Porizkova is a gorgeous human being inside and out. She is truly one of the most inspiring, honest, authentic people I know. I was supposed to talk to her about her book No Filter a few months ago but that didn’t happen…you’ll f…

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583. Harlan Ellison’s Greatest Hits Part 1 Review (with Tom Gerencer) 1:57:08

5M ago1:57:08

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Tom Gerencer joins us to discuss the first half of the new short story collection Harlan Ellison’s Greatest Hits, edited by J. Michael Straczynski. Ad-free episodes are available to our paid supporters over at patreon.com/geeks. Stories discussed: "'Repent Harlequin,' Said the Ticktockman" (13:08), "I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream" (26:00), "The…

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Lucy Lawless, her new film Never Look Away, and the Good and the Bad of BSG 1:29:13

6M ago1:29:13

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Hey everyone, today on the show is one of my heroes and inspirations, Lucy Lawless. She is, of course, Xena Warrior Princess, but I first met her as Number Three on Battlestar Galactica. We didn’t get to work together a lot, so it was a joy to sit down and chat with her. Lucy just directed her first documentary, Never Look Away, the story of CNN wa…

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Teddy Sears on His Unlikely Career and Working with Zachary Quinto 1:30:58

6M ago1:30:58

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Hey everyone! My guest today is actually one of my best friends, well he’s actually the husband of one of my best friends but I like him just as much! Teddy Sears is that guy you’ve seen in everything including his new show Brilliant Minds with Zachary Quinto. We talk a little about that show, the inspiration behind it, and what it’s like to work w…

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582. The Fifth Head of Cerberus by Gene Wolfe Book Club (with James Wynn, Craig Brewer) 1:32:12

6M ago1:32:12

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James Wynn and Craig Brewer, hosts of the ReReading Wolfe podcast, join us to discuss Gene Wolfe’s classic novel The Fifth Head of Cerberus, about two planets that may or may not be inhabited by shapeshifting aliens. Ad-free episodes are available to our paid supporters over at patreon.com/geeks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm…

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