Edward Franklin German

The 1950s Science Fiction Podcast.

Fiction EN ↓ 38 episodes

The 1950s Science Fiction Podcast is a show that delves into the world of mid-twentieth-century science fiction, covering movies, TV shows, radio dramas, and literature.

Author

Edward Franklin German

Category

Fiction

Latest episode

Jan 31, 2026

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Episodes

Kenton of the Star Patrol, Comic Review of Two Stories. 31.01.2026

This episode is a review of two comic book stories from Keton of the Star Patrol. The stories, Vampires of the Void, and Serein's of Space.

Movie Review: The Monster from Green Hell. 08.12.2024

A mini-cast on one of the worst B-grade sci-fi movies ever made.

mini-cast: John Agar 20.08.2024

This episode is about the B-grade actor John Agar who is famous for a handful of sci-fi films from the 50s.

Mini-cast: Atompunk 09.04.2024

In this mini-cast, I will discuss the gene of Atompunk or Atomicpunk.

Radio Drama Review: X-Munis-One, two episodes 20.02.2024

I will review two sci-fi radio dramas from the classic science fiction series X-Munis-One—a Gun for a Dinosaur and Hallucination Orbit in this episode.

New Year Mini-cast 07.01.2024

This is the first podcast of the new year. A mini-cast going over some recent changes in the podcast show. https://vocal.media/authors/edward-german The Link is to my vocal media page.

Movie Review: The Earth Vs. The Flying Saucers. 10.12.2023

In this episode, I will discuss the classic 50s sci-fi movie The Earth V.s The Flying Saucers.

Comic Review: The EC Archives. 22.10.2023

In this episode, I will review three comic stories in the comic book series, Incredible Science Fiction, which EC Comics published during the early to mid-1950s.

Lights Out! TV Show. 09.09.2023

In this special episode of the podcast, I will talk about the Light Out TV show from the early 50s. Lights Out started as a radio drama during the 30s and was very popular. During the early days of television, it was produced as a live show.

Book Review: Mission of Gravity. 15.07.2023

This show is a book review of the hard science fiction novel Mission of Gravity by Hal Clement.

Movie Review: It Came from Outer Space. 31.05.2023

In this episode, I will talk about the classic science fiction movie, It Came from Outer Space.

New Podcast Trailer 10.04.2023

This is a new podcast trailer for the show. It is brief and to the point unlike my first one. The first trailer is still valid and I will reclassify it as a regular ep.

Update and call for support. 02.04.2023

This is a short clip, I am reaching out for support for my podcast. You can use the lisener support link on the podcast profile page. Plese feel free to donate any amout you chose.

The 1950s Science Fiction Podcast: Tom Corbet Space Cadet 19.03.2023

In today's show, I will discuss the 50s sci-fi TV show, Tom Corbet Space Cadet.  Tom Corbet was a TV, radio, and comic book series based on the science fiction story Space Cadet by Robert Hineline.  The series aired during the early 50s and was broadcasted live. 

Radio Drama Review, 2000 Plus, and Escape, episodes The Flying Saucers, North of Polaris. 31.12.2022

Today I will review two science fiction radio drama episodes from two different radio shows. 

Vidcast #3 19.10.2022

This is another experimental video podcast—no script and unedited.  I am just talking about the show and using it to promote myself.  The video is available on Spotify and all other platforms are in audio only.  I will upload it to my Instagram and YouTube accounts.  

Short story and Movie review: Target Earth and Deadly City. 16.10.2022

This episode I will discuss the movie Target Earth and the short story Deadly City that it was based on.  

Video podcast 30.09.2022

This clip is a pervious podcast/videocast.  I am working some tech issues and I am working on getting my vidcast uploaded to Spotify. 

Vodcast 2 27.09.2022

This is a second attempt to create a podcast vid using Riverside FM.  

My First Vidcast 30.08.2022

This is my first Vidcast using Riverside. FM as the platform.  It is simply an experimental video that is raw and unedited. 

Movie Review: Rocketship X-M 28.06.2022

Today I will review the  1950 sci-fi movie Rocketship X-M, one of the earliest sci-fi movies released during the 50s. 

Podcast Update 17.06.2022

I am just letting my listeners know I am still here and active.  I haven't been able to work on my show in a while, however a new one is in the works. 

Comic Review: Keyton of the Star Patrol. 12.03.2022

 I will discuss the comic book, Keyton of the Star Patrol which appeared in, Stange Worlds comics, published by Altas in 1950.  I have mentioned Keyton before in season 1 episode 3. 

Dimeson X Episode Review 30.01.2022

In today's episode of the show, I will review two episodes of Dimeson X.  A science fiction radio drama that aired in the early 50s on the NBC radio network.  It was the precursor to X-Munis-One and had some of the same stories.  I will discuss the very first episode Outer Limit aired on April 8, 1950, and the 13th show A Logic named Joe aired on July 1, 1950.  

Movie Review: Kronos 18.11.2021

Today I will review the 1957 science fiction movie, Kronos.  Kronos is a b-grade 50s sci-fi movie that has obtained minor cult status among sci-fi fans.  It has one of the most unusual alien monsters ever shown in a 50s b film. 

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