This episode is a special Pride Month encore from 2016—my very first conversation with writer Steve Orlando. Steve joined me back then to talk about his new BOOM! Studios book Namesake, a bold sci-fi adventure about a gay fireman who crosses into an alternate dimension to bury his fathers—and uncover the truth about his identity and past.

We also dove into Steve’s impactful work in the DC Universe, including Supergirl, Midnighter & Apollo, and his ambitious plans for the then-upcoming Justice League of America launch in January.

It’s a great time capsule of Steve’s early rise—and the kind of inclusive storytelling he’s continued to champion ever since. Let’s rewind to 2016 and celebrate Pride with Steve Orlando.