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Growing Up Geek

Growing Up Geek

By: Steeven R. Orr
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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.

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  • Introducing Growing Up Geek!

    Introducing Growing Up Geek!
    Nov 12 2024

    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.

    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.

    New episodes coming soon!

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    FEEDBACK COMMENTS OR QUESTIONS:

    Email - growingupgeekpodcast@gmail.com

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    11 mins
  • The Birth of Saturday Morning Cartoons | 1

    The Birth of Saturday Morning Cartoons | 1
    Dec 3 2024

    Imagine waking up early, armed with a cereal bowl the size of a cauldron, ready to dive headfirst into worlds filled with superheroes, talking animals, and magical adventures. This is where nostalgia reigns supreme, and in this premiere episode of Growing Up Geek, we rewind the tape to explore the golden era of Saturday Morning Cartoons!

    From the whimsical adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle in the 60s to the lessons of Schoolhouse Rock in the 70s, and the toy-fueled chaos of the 80s, we trace the history of the beloved tradition that turned Saturday mornings into a sacred weekly ritual for generations of kids. With every channel flip, we revisit groundbreaking shows, cultural shifts, and the rise of cartoons that were equal parts entertaining and commercial.

    Your host, Steeven Orr, invites you to relive those fleeting hours where childhood stress melted away, cereal fueled our imaginations, and the TV screen promised untold adventures. Grab your Fruity Pebbles, settle into your shag carpet throne, and press play—it’s time to geek out like it’s 1983!

    Growing Up Geek is your nostalgia-fueled time machine, celebrating the media that shaped us and the moments that defined us.

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    FEEDBACK COMMENTS OR QUESTIONS:

    Email - growingupgeekpodcast@gmail.com

    Text - ‪(785) 318-6673‬

    Voicemail - ‪(785) 318-6673‬

    Twitter - @SteevenOrrElse

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    Bluesky - @steevenorrelse.bsky.social

    Instagram - @SteevenOrrElse

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    43 mins
  • The Death of Saturday Morning Cartoons | 2

    The Death of Saturday Morning Cartoons | 2
    Dec 10 2024

    The end of an era. The start of something new. Episode 2 of Growing Up Geek takes you on an emotional rollercoaster through the bittersweet decline of Saturday Morning Cartoons.

    Host Steeven R. Orr dives headfirst into the seismic shifts of the 90s, 2000s, and 2010s—a time when cable TV, streaming platforms, and regulatory changes conspired to dim the golden glow of Saturday morning magic. From the groundbreaking creator-driven shows of the 90s (Batman: The Animated Series, Animaniacs, X-Men) to the anime invasion led by Dragon Ball Z and Pokemon, we explore how these innovations redefined children’s programming.

    But the story doesn't stop there. As the 2000s rolled in, DVRs, on-demand content, and the rise of streaming giants transformed how we consumed media. With shows like Teen Titans, Justice League, and The Spectacular Spider-Man, we witnessed the rise of narratives with depth, heart, and sophistication. And by the 2010s, Saturday morning blocks were replaced with live-action educational content, marking the official end of a beloved tradition.

    This episode is more than a trip down memory lane—it's a celebration of the legacy these cartoons left behind and their lasting impact on the way we tell stories today. So, grab your cereal, buckle up, and join us for a nostalgic goodbye to the ritual that defined generations.

    Growing Up Geek: Where nostalgia fuels the conversation, and the spirit of Saturday mornings lives on forever.

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    FEEDBACK COMMENTS OR QUESTIONS:

    Email - growingupgeekpodcast@gmail.com

    Text - ‪(785) 318-6673‬

    Voicemail - ‪(785) 318-6673‬

    Twitter - @SteevenOrrElse

    Spoutible - @SteevenOrrElse

    Threads - @SteevenOrrElse

    Bluesky - @steevenorrelse.bsky.social

    Instagram - @SteevenOrrElse

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    49 mins

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