David Gerrold: podcast appearances and interviews

David Gerrold, born Jerrold David Friedman on January 24, 1944, is an American science fiction screenwriter and novelist. He is notably recognized for writing the script for the original Star Trek episode titled The Trouble with Tribbles. In addition to his contribution to Star Trek, Gerrold created the Sleestak race featured in the television series Land of the Lost. His literary work includes the novelette The Martian Child, which received both the Hugo and Nebula Awards. This work was later adapted into a film released in 2007 starring John Cusack. Throughout his career, Gerrold has established himself as a prominent figure in the science fiction genre, with his writing spanning television, short stories, and novels.