Entertaining and thought-provoking, this talk-show navigates the many layers of what it means to walk a spiritual path, enriched with forays into the world of AI. Drawing upon Danielle Mercurio's own journey of personal discovery and spiritual awakenings, this show invites you to explore life with confidence and curiosity. Join Danielle as she converses with a diverse lineup of captivating guests—from motivational speakers to wellness entrepreneurs to tech innovators. Together, they explore ...
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** Ad-free episodes are available to our paid supporters over at patreon.com/geeks ** Host David Barr Kirtley, author of the book Save Me Plz and Other Stories, talks geek culture with guests such as Neil Gaiman, George R. R. Martin, Richard Dawkins, Simon Pegg, Bill Nye, Margaret Atwood, Neil deGrasse Tyson, and Ursula K. Le Guin. Geek’s Guide to the Galaxy has appeared on recommended podcast lists from NPR, The Guardian, Wired, The A.V. Club, BBC America, CBC Radio, WVXU, io9, Omni, The St ...
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Why Your Home Is Holding You Back (and how to fix it)
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38:02Feeling stuck despite doing all the "right" spiritual practices? Your home might be the missing piece. In this episode, we go beyond affirmations and vision boards to explore how your physical space directly influences your relationships, creativity, focus, and financial abundance. What You'll Learn: Why the entryway is the "mouth" of your home and…
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605. The Best of Greg Egan Part 3 Review (with Anthony Ha)
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1:54:14Anthony Ha joins us to discuss the last six stories from the book The Best of Greg Egan. Stories discussed: “Crystal Nights,” “Zero for Conduct,” “Uncanny Valley,” “Bit Players,” “3-adica,” “Instantiation.” 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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604. The Best of Greg Egan Part 2 Review (with Anthony Ha)
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1:43:52Anthony 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), “Singleton” (1:04:54), “Dark Integers” (1:16:32). Ad-free episodes are available to our paid supporters over at patreon.com/geeks. Learn more about your …
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Astrocartography aka Your Personal Astrological Roadmap
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21:02"What if the stars left you a roadmap for where you'd thrive on Earth?" Danielle breaks down the ins and outs of Astrocartography and why it's a metaphysical tool everyone should know about. You'll learn how to look at your map, what to observe first, and utilizing the sacred angles (AC/IC/DC/MC) to express your findings even further. Learn more ab…
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603. The History of Sword & Sorcery (with Philip Gelatt, Morgan Galen King)
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1:30:58Philip 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 our paid supporters over at patreon.com/geeks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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In this episode, Danielle explores the ancient feng shui practice of creating a wealth corner in your home, a designated space that serves as an energetic mirror for abundance and wellbeing. In This Episode: The origins of feng shui and the Bagua map, dating back over 3,000 years in China How the wealth corner came to represent abundance and prospe…
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11 minute guided visualization to promote calm, goodness, and presence. Listen in a quiet space.By Danielle Mercurio
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602. The Best of Larry Niven Part 2 Review (with Mercurio D. Rivera)
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1:41:44Mercurio D. Rivera joins us to discuss nine more stories from the book The Best of Larry Niven. Stories discussed: “Inconstant Moon” (1:34), “Rammer” (18:42), “Cloak of Anarchy” (27:42), “The Fourth Profession” (38:22), “Flash Crowd” (47:59), “The Defenseless Dead” (59:37), “Flight of the Horse” (1:15:55), “The Hole Man” (1:22:29), “Night on Mispec…
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From Loops to Spirals: Navigating Eclipse Season
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33:18This episode provides a comprehensive guide to navigating the upcoming eclipse portal, understanding the cosmic recalibration happening on our planet, and learning how to spiral up rather than loop in old patterns. Key Dates & Cosmic Events Covered September 7, 2025: Lunar Eclipse Full Moon in Pisces (finale of trilogy) September 21, 2025: New Moon…
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Nervous System Regulation Meets AI: Preparing for the 2027 Shift with Ashley Mosaic
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1:03:03In this episode, Danielle goes dives in with Ashley Mosaic, a futurist who brings together technology insights with spiritual and energetic systems. Ashley shares her unique perspective on how AI and technology are mirrors of human consciousness and potential, rather than replacements for human creativity. Key Topics Discussed: The difference betwe…
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601. Fantastic Fiction at KGB (with Matthew Kressel)
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1:43:10Matthew Kressel joins us to discuss Fantastic Fiction at KGB, a monthly science fiction reading series in New York City. Support the Fantastic Fiction at KGB fundraiser over at www.gofundme.com/f/fantastic-fiction-reading-series-at-the-kgb-bar. Ad-free episodes are available to our paid supporters over at patreon.com/geeks. Learn more about your ad…
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600. Steph Grossman, co-host of The Basement Girls
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1:38:30In this special 600th episode David Barr Kirtley interviews his wife Steph Grossman, short story writer and co-host of the Basement Girls horror podcast. 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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599. The Clarion Writers' Workshop (with Tom Gerencer)
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1:30:11Tom Gerencer joins us to discuss the book Storyteller: Writing Lessons and More from 27 Years of the Clarion Writers’ Workshop by Kate Wilhelm. 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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598. The Story of Elden Ring (with Matt London)
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1:29:14Matt London joins us to discuss narrative design, George R. R. Martin, and the new book Grace Given: The Mythology of Elden Ring by George Truscott. 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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Embodying Leo Light Through the Lion's Gate with Henrietta Devine
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52:52Join us for an electric conversation about the Lion's Gate Portal on 8/8. This episode explores the intersection of sound healing, Leo energy, quantum consciousness, and the transformative power of presence. Highlights: "The unknown holds everything that I actually know. Everything that I know to be true lives in the unknown." "You don't have to co…
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597. Matthew Kressel, author of Histories Within Us and Space Trucker Jess
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1:28:40Matthew Kressel joins us to discuss his short story collection Histories Within Us and his new novel Space Trucker Jess. 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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596. God Emperor of Dune by Frank Herbert Review
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1:46:26Andrea Kail, Matthew Kressel, and Rajan Khanna join us to discuss God Emperor of Dune by Frank Herbert, the fourth book in the Dune series. 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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Energetics of Manifestation: From Overthinking to Receiving with Garrett Paknis
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1:03:46In this episode, I'm joined by my sweet friend Garrett Paknis, an amazing music artist, founder of Creative Life School, and visionary of nervous system-led manifestation. We reunite (after first recording back in 2018!) for a very real, very raw conversation about what it actually takes to create the life you desire. We explore: The energetics of …
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Platform Pollution & The Pressure to Perform: Finding Your Signal in the Noise
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24:28In this episode, I get raw about the emotional weight of sharing sacred work on social media in the midst of collective crisis and digital chaos. We were promised connection but what we're getting is constant exposure, nervous system whiplash, and subtle shame for not being 'loud enough.' Whether it's breaking news, performative activism, or just t…
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595. The Business of Science Fiction (with Tom Gerencer)
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1:10:47Tom Gerencer joins us to discuss the book The Business of Science Fiction by Mike Resnick and Barry N. Malzberg. 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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How to Lead with AI Without Losing Your Humanity with Jonathan Mast
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47:38Danielle sits down with Jonathan Mast, founder of White Beard Strategies and that white-bearded AI guy... for a refreshingly real talk on what it means to use AI with integrity, clarity, and creativity. Together, they explore: The origin story of "White Beard" Why AI isn't going anywhere and how to use that to your advantage Practical ways to integ…
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Astrocartography Explained: Find Your Cosmic Places in the World
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35:44Danielle dives into the cosmic layers of astrocartography, the astrology of location, and how your birth chart intersects with the geography of the Earth. As summer approaches and questions around moving, relocating, or traveling arise, this episode invites you to pause and consider: Do you really need a big life change, or are you just in need of …
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594. Andor Season 2 Review (with Andrea Kail, Erin Lindsey, Matt London)
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1:26:36Andrea 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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593. Roger Zelazny's Writing Advice (with Warren Lapine)
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1:08:55Warren 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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592. The Best of Greg Egan Part 1 Review (with Anthony Ha)
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2:24:07Anthony 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. Stories discussed: "Learning to Be Me" (20:42), "Axiomatic" (44:03), "Appropriate Love" (50:10), "Into Darkness" (1:00:30), "Unstable Orbits in the Space of Lies" (1:14:47), "Closer" (1:26:42), "Ch…
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In this intimate new episode, Danielle shares the behind-the-scenes journey of finding her new home in Austin — and uncovering a deeper soul mission along the way. After 13 months of being in-between homes, Danielle takes listeners through the emotional, spiritual, and cosmic experiences that shaped her homecoming. From trusting divine timing to na…
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591. Harlan Ellison's Greatest Hits Part 3 Review (with Tom Gerencer)
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2:39:59Tom 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. Stories discussed: "A Boy and His Dog" (1:39), "The Region Between" (37:12), "Basilisk" (48:29), "Adrift Just Off the Islets of Langerhans: Latitude 38° 54' N, Longi…
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590. The Best of Larry Niven Part 1 Review (with Mercurio D. Rivera)
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1:48:40Mercurio D. Rivera joins us to discuss the first nine stories in the book The Best of Larry Niven, edited by Jonathan Strahan. Stories discussed: "Becalmed in Hell" (5:10), "Bordered in Black" (17:54), "Neutron Star" (26:35), "The Soft Weapon" (38:16), "The Jigsaw Man" (56:27), "The Deadlier Weapon" (1:02:55), "All the Myriad Ways" (1:08:16), "Not …
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589. Dune Prophecy Season 1 Review (with Andrea Kail, Matthew Kressel, Rajan Khanna)
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1:37:16Andrea 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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588. The Urth of the New Sun by Gene Wolfe Review (with James Wynn, Craig Brewer)
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1:27:33James 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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587. Movie Review: Dark City, Strange Days, The Thirteenth Floor, Looker, Alphaville
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1:51:20Andrea 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. Time stamps: Dark City (3:25), Strange Days (28:55), The Thirteenth Floor (48:19), Looker (1:00:43), Alphaville (1:16:19). Ad-free episodes are available to our paid supporters over…
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From Burnout to Turned On: A Quantum Activation
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30:15In this powerful season opener, Danielle Mercurio invites you into her journey of transformation as she returns to Austin for the third time—this time, ready to plant roots and fully step into her power. Sharing candid stories of navigating burnout, embracing the renovation phase of life, and aligning with the quantum possibilities of the Aquarian …
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586. Harlan Ellison's Greatest Hits Part 2 Review (with Tom Gerencer)
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1:58:04Tom Gerencer joins us to discuss the second half of book Harlan Ellison’s Greatest Hits. Stories discussed: "On the Downhill Side" (2:34), "Paladin of the Lost Hour" (12:00), "The Beast That Shouted Love at the Heart of the World" (30:08), "I'm Looking for Kadak" (39:10), "How Interesting: A Tiny Man" (48:42), "Djinn, No Chaser" (59:36), "How's the…
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585. Philip Gelatt, writer of The Europa Report and The Spine of Night
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1:05:22Philip 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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584. The Making of Secret Level (with J.T. Petty)
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58:45J.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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583. Harlan Ellison’s Greatest Hits Part 1 Review (with Tom Gerencer)
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1:57:08Tom Gerencer joins us to discuss the first half of the book Harlan Ellison’s Greatest Hits, edited by J. Michael Straczynski. Stories discussed: "'Repent Harlequin,' Said the Ticktockman" (13:08), "I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream" (26:00), "The Deathbird" (37:17), "Chatting with Anubis" (47:39), "The Whimper of Whipped Dogs" (51:29), "Jefty is F…
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582. The Fifth Head of Cerberus by Gene Wolfe Review (with James Wynn, Craig Brewer)
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1:32:12James 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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