Hither Came Conan

Conan finally makes it to Zamora, when of course, within minutes he's dodging a murderous mob, rescuing a mysterious beauty, and riding headlong toward certain doom. Lace them boot up tight, folks as we dive into Conan the Barbarian #41: The Garden of Death and Life, a sun-baked nightmare that begins with a beautiful woman fleeing for her life and ends with one of the most unsettling finales i...

We're doing something a little bit different today, folks. All the information is in the episode: After more reboots than popsicle sticks in the Potomac, Steeven Orr Else is back for one more try with an odd amalgamation of comic book critiques, movie musings, and pop culture ponderings that were recorded at various points for various shows over the last 20 years. In this episode you will be b...

Gold calls. Ruins answer. And something ancient wakes up angry. In this episode of Hither Came Conan, Steeven drags us deep into Conan the Barbarian #40: The Fiend from the Forgotten City, a sun-scorched nightmare where greed is the only map and survival is never guaranteed. Conan stumbles upon the lost city of Ababenzaar, a place stuffed with crumbling towers, ancient corpses, and a gemstone so p...

When Conan rides west he expects trouble. What he doesn't expect is a cursed fishing village, a mad priest, or a sea-beast the size of bus. In Episode 61 we slam headfirst into Conan the Barbarian #39 in which bandits ambush the our hero, his horse is ruined, a venomous snake knocks him on his ass, and fate (and a fierce young woman named Rachalla) hauls him back from the brink. What follows i...

Wine, promotions, dancing girls — and then everything goes completely sideways. In today's episode of Hither Came Conan we tackle Conan the Barbarian #38 , a tale that begins like a victory lap and ends in betrayal, monsters, and horse theft. Steeven breaks down a story stuffed with pulp insanity: a suicidal spy, a soul-snorting priest, an invisible snake attack (yes, really), and a were-woman...

Get ready to gear up, lock in, and shout “Yo Joe!” as host Steeven Orr launches the mission with this all-new trailer for Another G.I. Joe Podcast! Steeven introduces listeners to the show’s core mission: diving deep into G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero, the iconic Marvel Comics series that began in 1982 and helped define 80s action storytelling. The mission starts here. The adventure begins now. W...

In a world where ancient wizards don’t stay dead… In a valley where gold fuels madness… One barbarian will face a curse older than the Hyborian Age itself. In this episode of Hither Came Conan, Steeven unleashes the full, unstoppable fury of Conan the Barbarian #37: The Curse of the Golden Skull —a tale where a long-dead sorcerer rises in shimmering golden flesh, a kidnapped princess faces a fate...

Conan returns to Agraphur and is immediately promoted to the King’s personal guard. But when a stone statue comes to life, threatening the King’s very existence, will our brawny barbarian prove to be the best fit for his new position? Hold on to your butts, folks because Steeven's leaping head first into Conan the Barbarian #36: Beware the Hyrkanians Bearing Gifts. While this episode isn't...

Get your mind ready for action as we pry open the tomb doors of Kara-Shehr and watch greed wake something that never wanted to be disturbed — a misty, fanged horror, an impossible sapphire called the Azure Eye, and the terrible price paid by a friend who reaches for it. We got all that and more as Steeven dives into Conan the Barbarian #35: The Hell-Spawn of Kara-Shehr . Expect blow-by-blow mayhem...

Get your affairs in order, folks because it's time to hurl yourself—body and soul—into the latest thrilling tale of raw nerves and naked steel with Conan of Cimmeria. Come feel like your part of the action as our strong, sinewy, and certainly strapping Cimmerian faces death, a large bald man, and a lion with the face of a man as he makes ready to stand up against the seven wizards of Wan Tengr...

Dive headfirst into the heart of Wan Tengri’s shadowy underbelly as we break a five‑month silence with our wildest, most chaotic Conan adventure yet! In Episode 55, we go live—complete with real‑time Q&A interruptions—and storm the fabled Flame Tower to face down seven sinister sorcerers and Death herself. After attempting to steal into the mystical Flame Tower, the beefy barbarian is captured...

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...

Steeven ventures into the fiery heart of the Hyborian Age to unravel Conan the Barbarian #32: Flame Winds of Lost Khitai , an epic tale of espionage, sorcery, and survival! On a dangerous mission for Turan, Conan is smuggled into the mystical city of Wan Tengri, a place ruled by enigmatic wizards and haunted by the fiery phenomenon known as the Flame Winds. But nothing comes easy for the Cimmerian...

Step into the Hyborian Age as Steeven dissects the thrilling Conan the Barbarian #31: The Shadow in the Tomb from Marvel Comics! In this pulse-pounding tale, Conan faces not only the ferocious hillmen of Turan but also his own past, haunted by a cursed sword and the spectral danger it unleashed. Trapped in a cave and outnumbered, Conan and his Turanian comrades must rely on cunning to survive. Whe...

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...

Prepare yourself for a tale of dark sorcery and savage battles as Steeven explores Conan the Barbarian #30: The Hand of Nergal . In this electrifying issue from Marvel Comics, Conan finds himself embroiled in a deadly mission deep in the northern reaches of Turan. Amid a battlefield soaked in blood, Conan discovers an amulet with unimaginable power—the Heart of Tammuz. But the artifact is more tha...

In today's episode, we embark on a captivating journey through the bustling streets of Aghrapur, the capital of Turan, with Conan of Cimmeria. Join us as we delve into the pages of Conan the Barbarian #29, exploring the vivid storytelling and masterful art that bring this tale to life. From intense street brawls to mystical encounters, Conan's adventures are as brutal as they are mesmerizi...

In this pulse-pounding episode of Hither Came Conan, Steeven takes us deep into the rain-soaked jungles of Zembabwei to explore the thrilling tale from Conan the Barbarian #28 (Marvel, 1973), Moon of Zembabwei! After surviving the sweltering desert, Conan’s quest for water leads him into a deadly encounter with a two-legged, venomous serpent. But this is only the beginning of a harrowing journey t...

Prepare your swords and sharpen your wits, for today on Hither Came Conan , Steeven takes us into the heart-pounding action of Conan the Barbarian #27, The Blood of Bel-Hissar . It’s a tale of betrayal, banditry, and one very cursed jewel! After escaping the war-torn city of Makkalet, Conan rides into the windswept Hyrkanian plains, only to stumble upon a brutal assault. The barbarian’s interventi...

In this rare and candid special episode of Hither Came Conan , Steeven steps away from the blood-soaked pages of the Hyborian Age to confront a beast of his own making: the challenges of juggling multiple creative projects. With the launch of his Comic Book Show just around the corner, the barbarian of podcasting wrestles with deadlines, legal scares, and the pressure of delivering top-notch conte...

Welcome to The Comic Book Show, a podcast that's a show about comic books! Join your host, Steeven as he devotes full seasons of episodes to one singular comic book mini series or storyline, one issue per episode. Coming July 10, 2024 - Season One: The Man of Steel (DC Comics: 1986) thecomicbookshowpodcast.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mike's Amazin...

The city of Makkalet burns as the Hyborian Age’s most explosive war reaches its thunderous finale in Conan the Barbarian #26: The Hour of the Griffin ! In this episode, Steeven takes you deep into the chaos of battle, where Conan’s blade cuts through deceit, despair, and armies of foes. As Turanian forces storm the city, Conan finds himself entangled in a labyrinth of betrayal and bloodshed. With...

Prepare yourself for a no-holds-barred deep dive into the January 1973 Marvel Comics masterpiece, Conan the Barbarian #25: The Mirrors of Kharam-Akkad ! This issue marks a turning point in Conan lore, as the legendary John Buscema takes up the pencil for the first time, kicking off a breathtaking 14-year artistic reign. Steeven guides you through the swirling chaos of Hyborian politics, ancient wi...

This week, Hither Came Conan takes a bold leap back in time as host Steeven dusts off a long-lost gem from over five years ago! In this nostalgic and raw retrospective, we revisit Steeven’s earliest exploration of the Conan mythos with Dark Horse Comics’ Conan Vol. 1: The Frost Giant’s Daughter and Other Stories . Join us as Steeven, recording in the echoing chambers of a car with just a phone and...

In this riveting episode of Hither Came Conan , Steeven delves into Conan #7: Blood for Blood , the explosive conclusion to Dark Horse Comics’ first arc of the legendary barbarian. Struggling through the frozen wilderness below Hyperborea, Conan fights to survive against biting cold and haunting memories of his fallen comrades. Driven by vengeance, he tracks the treacherous Asgardians, Sjarl and E...