Growing Up Geek

About Growing Up Geek

Welcome to Growing Up Geek, the podcast where we journey back in time to explore the movies, music, TV shows, comics, and books that defined a generation. I’m your host, my name is Steeven, and I'll be your pilot on this temporal odyssey through the geek-centric cultural zeitgeist of my youth. From the 70s, through the 80s, and on into the 90s, we’ll dig deep into the geeky gold that shaped my childhood and—let's be honest—probably yours, too.

Publisher

Steeven R. Orr

Category

arts · history · leisure · music · society & culture · tv & film

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

4 Oct 2024

Latest episode

11 Mar 2025

Latest episodes

6 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   11 Mar 2025

   Introducing Steeven Orr Else!

   Broadcasting from a secret lair deep in the hills of eastern Kansas, Steeven Orr Else is your ultimate escape into geekdom’s glorious galaxy. Each episode is an audacious amalgamation of comic book critiques, movie musings, and pop culture ponderings, peppered with absurd anecdotes, riveting rants, and silly shenanigans. With a voice like molten gold and a knack for nuclear-level nonsense, Steeven takes listeners on a whirlwind of whimsical weirdness. Whether he’s deconstructing decades-old comics, spinning tales of a time-traveling podcaster, or uncovering the profound science of refrigerated rubber bands, you’ll laugh, learn, and love every second of the spectacle. This isn’t just a podcast—it’s a phenomenon, a proclamation, a declaration of delirious delight. Step into the splendidly strange world of Steeven Orr Else and experience the chaos, creativity, and charisma you didn’t know you needed. All six episodes of Season One will land on Tuesday, April 1, 2025 for members of Steeven Orr Else Beyond, and then will begin landing weekly on the main Steeven Orr Else feed on Tuesday, April 8, 2025! Steeven Orr Else is a presentation of Steeven Orr Else Media (http://somanypodcasts.com/). For more nerdy goodness from me, check out somanypodcasts.com (http://somanypodcasts.com/). Questions and comments can be directed to steevenorrelse@gmail.com If you enjoyed the show, you can help to boost our presence online by leaving a rating or review on your favorite podcast app. I also invite you to join our subscription program, Steeven Orr Else Beyond (http://beyond.steevenorrelse.com/), and in return, you'll get episodes of Steeven Orr Else, along with every other podcast under the Steeven Orr Else Media umbrella early and ad-free. Start your free trial today at beyond.steevenorrelse.com (http://beyond.steevenorrelse.com/).

2. 

   24 Dec 2024

   The Top Five Saturday Morning Cartoons: Part Two | 4

   At last, the epic showdown you’ve been waiting for comes to it's Earth-shattering conclusion! Host Steeven and the legendary Wayne Cordova, co-host of the Flip City podcast, return to declare the greatest Saturday morning cartoons of all time in a finale so packed with nostalgia, it might just melt your cereal bowl. Brace yourself for Steeven’s Top 3 picks, Wayne’s Top 2, and a whirlwind of laughter, stories, and outrageous memories that will transport you back to the glory days of cartoon supremacy. And just when you think it’s over, they unleash a mind-blowing parade of honorable mentions that’ll have you yelling, "How could I forget THAT?!" It’s more fun than a barrel of cartoon monkeys and more exciting than opening a fresh pack of trading cards in 1984. Tune in now for the definitive conclusion to this Saturday morning showdown! FLIPCITYPODCAST.COM (https://linktr.ee/flipcitypodcast) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WWW.GROWINGUPGEEKPODCAST.COM (https://linktr.ee/growingupgeek) JOIN STEEVEN ORR ELSE BEYOND! FOR EARLY AND AD-FREE EPISODES - BEYOND.STEEVENORRELSE.COM (https://linktr.ee/steevenorrelsebeyond) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FEEDBACK COMMENTS OR QUESTIONS: Email - growingupgeekpodcast@gmail.com Text - ‪(785) 318-6673‬ Voicemail - ‪(785) 318-6673‬ Twitter - @SteevenOrrElse (https://twitter.com/SteevenOrrElse) Spoutible - @SteevenOrrElse (https://spoutible.com/SteevenOrrElse) Threads - @SteevenOrrElse (https://www.threads.net/@steevenorrelse) Bluesky - @steevenorrelse.bsky.social  (https://bsky.app/profile/steevenorrelse.bsky.social) Instagram - @SteevenOrrElse (https://www.instagram.com/steevenorrelse/) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SOMANYPODCASTS.COM (https://somanypodcasts.com/)

3. 

   17 Dec 2024

   The Top Five Saturday Morning Cartoons: Part One | 3

   Host Steeven Orr Else and special guest Wayne Cordova, co-host of the Flip City podcast, count down the top five Saturday morning cartoons from the 1980s to the 1990s.

4. 

   10 Dec 2024

   The Death of Saturday Morning Cartoons | 2

   Host Steeven Orr Else explores the decline of Saturday morning cartoons, from the 1990s' anime influences to the 2000s' streaming services, revealing how a cherished childhood tradition became a nostalgic memory.

5. 

   3 Dec 2024

   The Birth of Saturday Morning Cartoons | 1

   Host Steeven Orr Else explores the evolution of Saturday morning cartoons from their 1960s beginnings to the 1980s commercial explosion, examining their cultural impact and lasting legacy.

6. 

   4 Oct 2024

   Introducing Growing Up Geek!

   Welcome to Growing Up Geek, the podcast where we travel back in time to relive the pop culture moments that shaped an entire generation. Hosted by Steeven Orr, each episode dives deep into the movies, TV shows, comics, and music from the '70s, '80s, and '90s—the building blocks of geek culture. From classic Saturday morning cartoons to epic sci-fi flicks, from comic book heroes to paranormal phenomena, Growing Up Geek is your one-stop nostalgia trip through the best and most unforgettable geek-centric memories. Some of the upcoming episodes will include: The mystery of Bigfoot and its pop culture legacy The impact of G.I. Joe on toy culture and animated TV A deep dive into the cult classic Conan the Destroyer movie The wild ride that was KISS Meets the Phantom of the Park Whether you're a lifelong fan or new to the geek scene, this show is packed with crispy bites of pop culture goodness that are sure to take you back to the days when all you needed was a TV, a bowl of cereal, and a Saturday morning lineup of cartoons. So hit that subscribe button and join us as we revisit the past, unpack our geekiest memories, and celebrate the pop culture that made us who we are today.

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 16 / 100

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Quality

14

Social presence

91

YouTube

0

Engagement

0

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