

Ada Palmer: podcast appearances and interviews
historian, science fiction writer, and futurist · University of Chicago
About Ada Palmer
Ada Palmer, born on June 9, 1981, is an American historian and science fiction writer. She serves as an associate professor at the University of Chicago. Palmer is known for her science fiction series Terra Ignota, which includes the novel Too Like the Lightning published in May 2016. The series has received critical acclaim and was a finalist for the Hugo Award for Best Novel. In 2017, she was awarded the John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer. Her work combines her expertise in history with her interests in futurism, exploring complex societal themes through speculative fiction.
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Podcasts Ada Palmer appeared on
Shows that have booked Ada Palmer as a guest, ranked by appearance count.











Latest Ada Palmer interviews
Every podcast episode Ada Palmer has appeared on, newest first.


A Short History of Saving the World - Official Trailer

Ada Palmer on Inventing the Renaissance: How Golden and Dark Ages Are Constructed and Why They Matter


248. The Renaissance Rebuked: Myths, Misconceptions, and Machiavelli with Ada Palmer

248. The Renaissance Rebuked: Myths, Misconceptions, and Machiavelli with Ada Palmer

141. The Renaissance and Byzantium are characters in the same play, with Ada Palmer


Existential Hope Podcast: Ada Palmer | The storytelling tools you need for worldbuilding

Existential Hope podcast | Worldbuilding for a Hopeful AI Future




History and Hope with Ada Palmer

495. Ada Palmer, author of Too Like the Lightning
Guests who appear alongside Ada Palmer
Guests who share the same shows as Ada Palmer. Worth a look if you're building a panel or pitching the same circuit.
Frequently asked questions
What podcasts has Ada Palmer been on?
Ada Palmer has appeared on 11 podcasts across 15 episodes. Notable shows include A Short History of Saving The World, History Rage, Foresight Institute Radio.
What does Ada Palmer do?
Ada Palmer is historian, science fiction writer, and futurist at University of Chicago. Podcast appearances span topics tied to their work and expertise.
When was Ada Palmer's most recent podcast appearance?
Ada Palmer's most recent appearance was on "How the World Survives Information Revolutions: Fake news, censorship & what history teaches us about echo chambers". A Short History of Saving The World, published May 18, 2026.
Which podcast has Ada Palmer appeared on most often?
A Short History of Saving The World. 2 appearances on record, most recently May 18, 2026.
