By Steeven R. Orr
Come explore the Hyborian Age and tread the jeweled thrones of Earth with your host, Steeven Orr, as he takes a look at the adventures of Conan of Cimmeria - the black-haired, sullen-eyed barbarian
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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.
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Conan fights a giant bat, finds a half-naked girl, and then stands around as someone else fights the big bad.
That's today as we look at Conan the Barbarian #30: The Hand of Nergal.
Amidst the chaos of battle in the land of Turan, Conan finds himself isolated with only a mysterious amulet to protect him from monstrous bat creatures. As we unravel the tale, discover the dark powers behind the Hand of Nergal and the Heart of Tammuz, and how Conan, with the help of unexpected allies, restores peace to a frightened city.
This episode is filled with thrilling battles, mystical artifacts, and a deep dive into another classic Conan comic.
Don't miss this exploration into the Hyborian Age!
Conan the Barbarian #30: "The Hand of Nergal" was written by Roy Thomas, with Pencils by John Buscema, inks by Ernie Chan, the letters were by John Costanza and Glynis Wein was the colorist.
This issue was published by Marvel Comics in June of 1973.
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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 mesmerizing. Don't miss out on this deep dive into the world of swords, sorcery, and epic battles!
Conan the Barbarian #29: "Two Against Turan" was written by Roy Thomas, with Pencils by John Buscema, inks by Ernie Chan, the letters were by John Costanza and Glynis Wein was the colorist.
This issue was published by Marvel Comics in May of 1973.
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Medieval City Sounds | Market Day Ambience by Danny Fortress Fantasy Music
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The music used for the theme song in this episode is Conan The Destroyer: Main Title/Riders Of Taramis as performed by The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra Conducted by Nic Raine
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In this hair-raising episode, host Steeven takes us on an adventure through the jungles of Hyboria with Conan the Barbarian.
Join us as we explore the 1973 comic book issue, "Moon of Zimbabwe," written by Roy Thomas with art by John Buscema.
Steeven breaks down the story, detailing Conan's battle with a giant two-legged snake, his encounter with the treacherous Thutmekri, and his quest to rescue the slave girl Helgi from the clutches of witch dancers and a monstrous golden ape.
Plus, learn how you can win a Conan trade paperback! Stay tuned until the end for contest details.
Conan the Barbarian #28: "Moon of Zembabwei" was written by Roy Thomas, with Pencils by John Buscema, inks by Ernie Chan, the letters were by John Costanza and Glynis Wein was the colorist.
This issue was published by Marvel Comics in April of 1973.
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The music used for the theme song in this episode is Conan The Destroyer: Main Title/Riders Of Taramis as performed by The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra Conducted by Nic Raine
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With the War of the Tarim over, Conan is at last free to wander the Earth once again.
On his way South, Conan runs into a man, beating on a lady, and so the barbarian intervenes, sending him down a path of betrayal and death and a big, red, ruby.
That's today as we look at Conan the Barbarian #27: The Blood of Bel-Hissar by Roy Thomas, John Buscema, Ernie Chan, John Costanza, and Glynis Wein.
This issue was published by Marvel Comics in March, 1973.
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Where's the latest episode of Hither Came Conan?
When's it gonna land?
What the heck is going on?
Well, I got your answers... hidden among the ramblings of a big ball of stress.
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The music used for the theme song in this episode is Conan The Destroyer: Main Title/Riders Of Taramis as performed by The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra Conducted by Nic Raine
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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)
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The War of the Tarim comes to a conclusion as Conan rescues the Queen and fights a giant mole!
That's today as we look at Conan the Barbarian #26: The Hour of the Griffin by Roy Thomas, John Buscema, Ernie Chan, John Costanza, and Glynis Wein.
This issue was published by Marvel Comics in February, 1973.
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The music used for the theme song in this episode is Conan The Destroyer: Main Title/Riders Of Taramis as performed by The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra Conducted by Nic Raine
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Conan is arrested, escapes, comes face to face with the Queen of Makkalet, is arrested again, and does battle with a tentacled monstrosity all before crossing swords with Kharam-Akkad, high priest of Tarim in Makkalet.
That's today as we look at Conan the Barbarian #25: The Mirrors of Kharam-Akkad by Roy Thomas, Barry Windsor Smith, John Buscema, Sal Buscema, John Severin, Marie Severin, and Artie Simek.
This issue was published by Marvel Comics in January, 1973.
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The music used for the theme song in this episode is Conan The Destroyer: Main Title/Riders Of Taramis as performed by The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra Conducted by Nic Raine
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Today, on a very special episode of Hither Came Conan, to wrap up Season Six and our talk about the first seven issues of the Dark Horse Conan run from 2004, I play you some audio from over five years ago in which I'm talking about the very same story, for the first time.
What does Conan Volume One: The Frost Giant's Daughter and Other Stories have to do with G.I. Joe? Well, you're just going to have to listen to the episode to find out.
Also, here in this episode, I uncover the scandalous secret behind the title of the podcast: Hither Came Conan.
YOU DO NOT WANT TO MISS THIS ONE!
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The music used for the theme song in this episode is Conan The Destroyer: Main Title/Riders Of Taramis as performed by The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra Conducted by Nic Raine
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