The Superman Super Show!

Prepare for a wild ride through the zaniest caper in Golden Age Superman history... Maybe! In this explosive episode, hosts Ed and Steeven dissect The Talent Agency Fraud from Superman #10 (March 1941), where Lois almost trades in her Daily Planet desk for the glitz of stardom—only to get tangled in a deviously orchestrated scam by the slick Mr. Grady. Clark Kent’s suspicion quickly transforms int...

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...

Strap in for a wild ride as hosts Ed and Steeven tear into one of Superman’s most jaw-dropping adventures from 1941! In this explosive episode, they dissect The Invisible Luthor from Superman #10 —a tale where banks vanish into thin air, the very lifeblood of Metropolis is held ransom for a staggering $100 million, and a shadowy, invisible villain orchestrates a high-stakes game of cat-and-mouse f...

What if Superman had fought in World War II? Well, buckle up because Action Comics #36 gives us a glimpse into just that! In this pulse-pounding episode, Ed and Steeven dive into The Enemy Invasion , a thrilling Superman tale where Metropolis comes under attack by a mysterious foreign power. Sabotage! Aerial bombings! Political intrigue! And of course, Superman smashing everything in sight! Lois L...

Strap in, folks, because this episode is pure gold ! Ed and Steeven dig deep into the thrilling 1941 Superman adventure, The Guybart Gold Mine , from Action Comics #35, and trust us—this one’s got everything: stock market schemes, airborne piracy, underground peril, and enough secret identities to make your head spin! Lois Lane gets tangled in a mystery when an elderly couple seeks her help over s...

Get ready for an electrifying adventure as Ed and Steeven tackle the 1941 classic Superman tale, "Superman vs. The Rainmaker," from World's Best Comics #1! In this action-packed episode, Superman faces off against a storm-summoning madman whose dastardly plan threatens to flood the city and wreak havoc on everything in his path. Join us as we break down this whirlwind of a story filled...

In this thrilling episode of The Superman Super Show , Ed and Steeven delve into the shadowy depths of Jackson’s Murder Ring from Superman #9 (1941). When Lois and Clark investigate the mysterious death of Morton Carling, they uncover a sinister operation run by a corrupt jeweler and his murderous associates. Superman dives headfirst into a world of fake diamonds, deadly poisonings, and backstabbi...

In this electrifying episode of The Superman Super Show , Ed and Steeven take a deep dive into Mystery in Swasey Swamp from Superman #9 (1941). What begins as two separate assignments for Clark Kent and Lois Lane quickly spirals into a tangled web of magnetic mayhem, meteor-fueled mysteries, and sinister men in metal masks! While Lois investigates strange electrical disturbances in Swasey Swamp, C...

It’s a festive frenzy on this special Christmas episode of The Superman Super Show ! Ed and Steeven unwrap Superman’s Christmas Adventure from Superman’s Christmas Adventure #1 (1940), where Superman teams up with none other than Santa Claus himself to save the holiday from total ruin! When the sinister duo of Dr. Grouch and Mr. Meany launch a dastardly campaign to destroy Christmas—complete with...

In this action-packed episode of The Superman Super Show , Ed and Steeven tackle Joe Gatson, Racketeer from Superman #9 (1941), a story that plunges the Man of Steel into a swampy battle against corruption and crime! When a judge’s daughter is kidnapped to force a mistrial, Superman leaps into action to rescue her and bring the slimy racketeer Joe Gatson to justice. This tale has everything: a cou...

In this pulse-pounding episode of The Superman Super Show , Ed and Steeven delve into The Phony Pacifists from Superman #9 (1941), where Superman faces a tangled web of espionage, sabotage, and deceit! Lois and Clark stumble upon a secret military depot, only to find themselves entangled in a dangerous conspiracy. Lois is arrested for espionage, while a shadowy group of spies launches a series of...

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...

In this thrilling episode of The Superman Super Show , Ed and Steeven dig into The Coal Mine Heiress from Action Comics #34 (1941), where inheritance, betrayal, and explosive action collide deep within the earth! When heiress Doris Laurey inherits her late father’s coal mine, her seemingly loyal Uncle Jim has sinister plans to claim the fortune for himself. From runaway coal carts to dynamite-fuel...

Join us for a lively discussion on the Superman Super Show as hosts ED and Steeven dive into the Golden Age Superman story, "The Lumber Millionaire's Will" from Action Comics #33. This episode marks the return of the podcast after a year-long hiatus, so listen in as they explore the thrilling tale of a corrupt lumber camp, the mysterious masked man, and Superman's daring rescue of...

Back in July, 2023, Ed and Steeven got together to record an episode of The Superman Super Show in which they were going to talk about Action Comics #32. However, life had other plans. Due to technical issues and life issues, the two Super Hosts decided, after trying to get through a discussion about the issue, to just give up and talk about other stuff. Topics include: 80's Hulk comics, 80s/9...

Crime runs rampant in Metropolis as dope addicts commit a series of daring and violent robberies. What's Superman to do!? Find out as Ed and Steeven talk about Perrone and the Drug Gang , the fourth and final Superman story that appeared in Superman #8, published by DC Comics in November, 1940. The banter today focuses mainly on Secret Invasion on Disney Plus. Enjoy! The Superman Super Show is...

A carnival has come to town and the people that run it begin ripping people off with their crooked games. Does this sound like a job for Superman? Yeah, the fellas didn't think so either. Find out more as Ed and Steeven talk about The Carnival Crooks , the third Superman story that appeared in Superman #8, published by DC Comics in November, 1940. The banter today focuses mainly on the weather...

Today, on a very special episode of The Superman Super Show, Steeven tests Ed's knowledge and/or memory by quizzing him on everything the two Super Hosts have read over the first year of The Super Show! Enjoy! The Superman Super Show is a production of Steeven Orr Else Media. For more nerdy goodness like this episode, visit somanypodcasts.com . Got questions or comments? Drop us a line at thes...

Enemies of America form an army in the hills outside Metropolis and frames Clark Kent for murder. Can Superman put a stop to their terrorist ways and clear the name of his alter ego? Find out now as Ed and Steeven talk about The Fifth Column , the second Superman story that appeared in Superman #8, published by DC Comics in November, 1940. The banter today includes the final two episodes of Jack R...

Professor Zee, along with his cohort, Dr. Cardos, begin creating giants out of human beings... and a cat. But why? What's the purpose behind such a scheme? And can Superman put a stop to their evil plot? Get the answer to at least one of those questions today as Ed and Steeven talk about The Giants of Professor Zee , the first Superman story that appeared in Superman #8, published by DC Comics...

Superman tries to shut down a gambling den, Lois is poisoned, and the Mayor's son is turned into a zombie! All that and more in today's episode as Ed and Steeven talk about The Gambling Racket in Metropolis , the Superman story that appeared in Action Comics #32, published by DC Comics in November, 1940. Also, for some reason, Ed and Steeven start talking about tofu. Enjoy! The Superman Su...

Lois and Clark discover a town where everyone is asleep. Can Superman discover what's behind this mass nap attack? Find out in today's episode as Ed and Steeven talk about In the Grip of Morpheus the Superman story that appeared in Action Comics #31, published by DC Comics in October, 1940. Banter includes super heroes who have their super powers taken away, which leads into the announceme...

Lois and Clark go undercover as a pair of rich socialites to draw out a gang of criminals who specialize in robbing patrons of Metropolis night clubs. Does their little scheme pay off? Does Clark like Lois as a blonde? Find out in today's episode as Ed and Steeven talk about the fourth of the four Superman stories that appeared in Superman #7 from September, 1940: The Black Gang . This week&#3...

A crooked prosecutor is keeping criminals out of the jail and on the streets. As the election for City Prosecutor draws near, Clark Kent suggests that the Daily Planet endorse Bert Runyan, a more fair minded lawyer, for the spot. But some really bad guys seem to be against Clark's scheme. Can Superman stop the mob from cheating in the upcoming election? Find out in today's episode as Ed an...

The people of Gay City suddenly find themselves turning as brittle as glass and then shattering, with many losing their lives. Can Superman discover who is behind such a dastardly deed before more people perish!? Find out in today's episode as Ed and Steeven talk about the second of the four Superman stories that appeared in Superman #7 from September, 1940: The Exploding Citizens . This week&...