Cindy Grigg interviews authors and artists within the “punk” sub-genres such as cyberpunk, steampunk, dieselpunk, decopunk, biopunk, mythpunk, silkpunk, mannerpunk, solarpunk, ecopunk, atompunk, clockpunk, and and other realms of anachronistic techno-whimsy, such as time travel and alternate history. This show is for fans and readers, but we naturally also touch on advice for writers and creatives working in many mediums. Come nerd out with us! www.Storypunks.World
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This show is devoted to discussions of science fiction movies, television, and literature from the 1950s. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/edward-franklin-german/support
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In this mini-cast, I will discuss the gene of Atompunk or Atomicpunk. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/edward-franklin-german/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/edward-franklin-german/support
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Radio Drama Review: X-Munis-One, two episodes
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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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/edward-franklin-german/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/edward-franklin-german/support…
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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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/edward-franklin-german/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/edwa…
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Movie Review: The Earth Vs. The Flying Saucers.
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In this episode, I will discuss the classic 50s sci-fi movie The Earth V.s The Flying Saucers. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/edward-franklin-german/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/edward-franklin-german/support
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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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/edward-franklin-german/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/edward-franklin-german/supp…
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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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/edward-franklin-german/messageSupport t…
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This show is a book review of the hard science fiction novel Mission of Gravity by Hal Clement. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/edward-franklin-german/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/edward-franklin-german/support
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In this episode, I will talk about the classic science fiction movie, It Came from Outer Space. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/edward-franklin-german/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/edward-franklin-german/support
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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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/edward-franklin-german/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/edward-franklin-germ…
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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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/edward-franklin-german/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/edward-f…
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The 1950s Science Fiction Podcast: Tom Corbet Space Cadet
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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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/edward-franklin-germ…
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Radio Drama Review, 2000 Plus, and Escape, episodes The Flying Saucers, North of Polaris.
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Today I will review two science fiction radio drama episodes from two different radio shows. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/edward-franklin-german/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/edward-franklin-german/support
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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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/edward-franklin-g…
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Short story and Movie review: Target Earth and Deadly City.
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This episode I will discuss the movie Target Earth and the short story Deadly City that it was based on. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/edward-franklin-german/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/edward-franklin-german/support
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This clip is a pervious podcast/videocast. I am working some tech issues and I am working on getting my vidcast uploaded to Spotify. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/edward-franklin-german/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/edward-franklin-german/support…
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This is a second attempt to create a podcast vid using Riverside FM. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/edward-franklin-german/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/edward-franklin-german/support
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This is my first Vidcast using Riverside.FM as the platform. It is simply an experimental video that is raw and unedited. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/edward-franklin-german/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/edward-franklin-german/support…
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Today I will review the 1950 sci-fi movie Rocketship X-M, one of the earliest sci-fi movies released during the 50s. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/edward-franklin-german/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/edward-franklin-german/support…
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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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/edward-franklin-german/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/edward-franklin-german/support…
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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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/edward-franklin-german/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/edward-fr…
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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…
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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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/edward-franklin-german/messageSupport this podcast: htt…
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Book review: The Man Who Japed by Philip K. Dick.
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In this episode, I will discuss one of the earliest works of sci-fi author Philip K. Dick. The man who Japed is his second novel published by Ace in 1956 and was a part of an Ace double back book. I am familiar with the work of PKD via the various movies that have been made around his novels and short stories. I have never read any of his work unti…
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This is not a standard episode of my show but rather a new mic demo for the podcast. It is non-scripted and not edited. Please feel free to give me feedback in your comments. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/edward-franklin-german/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/edward-frankli…
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Atomic War, Civil Defense and Fallout Shelters.
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In this episode, I will examine the culture of civil defense that existed in the 50s. Many Americas believed that with proper planning, the US would survive an Atomic attack. I will review two TV presentations from the 50s that convey that perspective. First up is Atomic Attack, a fictional account of a suburban housewife surviving an attack. The s…
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Today I will discuss one of my all-time favorite science fiction movies from the 1950s. This Island Earth released in 1955 starting with Rex Reason, Jeff Morrow, and Fath Demorque. This is no b-grade flick but an A-list science fiction story that is more a thinking man's movie than mindless fun. I recently did a mini-review as a contributor to anot…
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Short Story Review: Shill and The Girl in Tube 14.
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In this episode of the show, I will be discussing two short fiction stories published in 1955. The first is Shill printed in The Worlds of IF, second story The Girl in Tube 14 printed in Fantastic Science Fiction. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/edward-franklin-german/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcast…
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Movie Review: Creature with the Atom brain
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In this episode of the podcast, I will be reviewing the sci-fi/horror movie Creature with the Atom Brain. This 1955 creature feature stars Richard Denning as a forensic scientist who works to stop an army of Atomic Monsters. It's a neat 50s sci-fi movie that advertises that it is based on real science. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcaster…
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In this episode, I will talk about 1950s sci-fi pulp magazines and novels. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/edward-franklin-german/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/edward-franklin-german/support
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In this episode, I will talk more about 50s sci-fi shows. The Adventures of Superman and Captain Zero. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/edward-franklin-german/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/edward-franklin-german/support
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Riders to the Stars: A sci-fi movie review.
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In this episode, I will review the 1954 science fiction movie Riders to the Stars. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/edward-franklin-german/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/edward-franklin-german/support
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Science Fiction Comic books from the 1950s S1E3
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In this episode, I will discuss comics from the 1950s. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/edward-franklin-german/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/edward-franklin-german/support
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In the episode of my podcast, I will take a look at 50s science fiction TV shows. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/edward-franklin-german/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/edward-franklin-german/support
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In this episode, I will be discussing 1950s sci-fi radio dramas such as X-minus-one and Dimension X. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/edward-franklin-german/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/edward-franklin-german/support
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This episode is an introduction to the podcast. This podcast will cover 1950s sci-f TV, movies, and literature. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/edward-franklin-german/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/edward-franklin-german/support…
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#62 (Part 2): Steampunk With Speculative Fiction Editor Diana M. Pho
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Diana Pho and I continue our conversation about steampunk from her unique vantage point as an editor with more than a decade of experience at Tor and elsewhere. Also, I loved her insight on steampunk as a movement in 2020 and beyond. You definitely don't want to miss it. www.BeyondVictoriana.com www.DianaMPho.com www.Twitter.com/WriterSyndrome www.…
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#61 (Part 1): Steampunk With BeyondVictoriana.com Creator Diana Pho AKA Ay-leen the Peacemaker
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Today I begin a two-part conversation with the creator of the longest-running website on the topic of non-Eurocentric steampunk, BeyondVictoriana.com. Join me for tons of insight from the marvelous Diana Pho AKA Ay-leen the Peacemaker! www.BeyondVictoriana.com www.DianaMPho.com www.Twitter.com/WriterSyndrome www.Instagram/Diana.M.Pho -- www.Storypu…
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#60 (Part 2): Middle Eastern Steampunk With Authors Day Al-Mohamed and Danielle Ackley-McPhail
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There's more! Authors Day Al-Mohamed and Danielle Ackley-McPhail give more insight on their Middle Eastern steampunk novel Baba Ali and the Clockwork Djinn in part two of our discussion. Don't miss it! www.DayAlMohamed.com www.DayAlMohamed.com/wordpress/tag/baba-ali-secrets/ www.eSPECBOOKS.com www.SidheNaDaire.com www.Storypunks.World…
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#59 (Part 1): Steampunk Collaborations With Co-Writers Day Al-Mohamed and Danielle Ackley-McPhail
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We're back with Season 3! I have a fun discussion to take your mind off the pandemic and onto all those virtual steampunk collaborations you could be doing. Authors Day Al-Mohamed and Danielle Ackley-McPhail join me for a two-part interview focusing on their steampunk novel Baba Ali and the Clockwork Djinn. www.DayAlMohamed.com www.dayalmohamed.com…
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We've had a fabulous Season 2, thanks to my guests and all of you. NOTE: Due to unexpected life changes, all off-season aspects of the Storypunks Podcast as well as my writing are now on hold. I'll share more once the show resumes in 2020! In the meantime, check out Kate Shea, Charlie Geiser, and the Children of Proteus team for their comic, a Make…
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#58 (Part 2): Retro Pulp Adventure With Author Todd Downing
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In Part 2, Todd and I continue talking about his love for retro pulp adventure, as well as different themes and creative choices when storytelling and punking the 1920s and other eras. Don't miss this conclusion to everything we started nerding out over in Episode 57! www.ToddDowning.com --- www.Storypunks.World www.Patreon.com/Storypunks…
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#57 (Part 1): Decopunk and Dieselpunk With Artist Todd Downing
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Todd Downing describes himself as the "complete creative" because, like many in our audience, he wears a lot of creative hats. In this first of two episodes, we learn about how his Airship Daedalus series developed, including the Greek myth of Icarus and other influences. Join us for your 1920s fix! www.ToddDowning.com --- www.Storypunks.World www.…
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#56 (Part 2): Steampunk With Sage and Savant Composer Chip Michael and Author Eddie Louise
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In part 2 of this interview about the show Sage and Savant, Eddie Louise shares her process for writing and refining episode storylines (as well as the novelization TransMIGRATIONS) and Chip Michael describes his editing and sound design, including foley and composing the original background music. It's amazing what this duo pulls off along with th…
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