Secret Oranges

The first episode of 2021 (recorded in 2020) kicks off our new season! Lucy (also known as @mommacomic on IG) joins me to make you all jealous of her origin story! Ever want to work in a comic book store? Well, Lucy did - and it started a fire that cannot be contained! Listen and find out how much she loves spooky stories, Scottie Young, and stylin' with the Comic Book Women of YouTube!

This week's guest, Shaun (aka stay_puff_1983) enters the SOU with a bang! From his earliest memories of enjoying comics with his grandfather to hosting YouTube shows dedicated to comics and other fandoms, Shaun weaves a tale of passion and love. Seen by many as one of the core members of the #igcomicfamily, he shares his knowledge and appreciation, not just for the hobby, but for its fans.

Black Fridays are all about value, right? Getting the most bang for your buck? Well how about this, SO fans - a DOUBLE-LENGTH, TWO-INTERVIEW episode, just in time to listen to while you're on line at (fill in monolithic retail corporation name here), why not pass the time with two great interviews with comic book fans? Samantha joins me to discuss her newfound love of comics in the time of COVID-19, and shares the hobby she enjoyed prior to that (it's AWESOME); then guest-host Renee interviews CleverUserNameYayorNay, the mysterious IG user who will push you down to the ground to get the last copy of that comic with Kitty Pryde on the cover. She is NOT PLAYING.

This week, we are wrapped in the arms of Orion as he regales us with his comic book origin story - you're gonna be SO jealous. Like, seriously. Y'all wish you had this origin. We talk comics, ducks, duck comics, and large stone balls. All this plus my dollar bin find of the week!

Our first themed show! Renee joins the SOU with her terrifying tale of comic book discovery - and a discussion of her love for the horror genre and Halloween! Thrill to her exploits discovering Jim Lee's X-Men, her descent into horror films and novels, and how she found renewed interest in the hobby after years away. Also, she's literally the only person I know who actually buys back issues of V. Who knew she liked lizard people so much?

Tish joins the ranks of the SOU with her origin story! A legacy comic fan, she fell in love with the medium when she stole *er...borrowed* her dad's comic collection. Learn about her path from super-heroes to indy titles, as well has her unwavering belief that Saga WILL be finished.

Daniel, host of Creases & Corners podcast, joins me to share his not-so-secret origin - from his grandmother's house to the grocery checkout lanes, we follow Daniel as he discovers himself and his passion for comics, especially Archie comics, both classic and current. Can Daniel win me over and make me a Batman fan? Listen and find out! Also, learn about another cool dollar bin find that you should check out!

For our fourth issue, we introduce Mike to the SOU - a man with a penchant for warriors that are new. We discuss his relentless pursuit of comic creators and original art, as well as what books make him a bit misty-eyed.

Our third issue introduces Chris to the SOU (Secret Oranges Universe), a longtime comic fan who waxes nostalgic about spinner racks, something called a "phone book," and Starman (but which one? You'll have to listen to find out!).

In our second groundbreaking issue, you WILL wonder at the startling origin of Matt, his humble mail-away department store beginnings, his affection for everyone's favorite wall-crawler, and how he wants to shuffle off this mortal coil (hint: it's the end of Midsommar).

In this, our first issue (and first interview), we discover the secret origin of Nicole, discuss how her brain is indelibly branded with the theme from the 90s X-Men cartoon, and why sometimes it's okay to be happy with what you have.

This special limited edition foil embossed episode introduces Glenn, AKA Florida Man, a guy with a love of the comic book medium. This episode gives listeners an idea of the format of the podcast and explains how Glenn got into the comic-collecting hobby, and how dog racing was involved.