Hither Came Conan

About Hither Came Conan

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 - one comic book issue at a time. From the Marvel Comics series that began in 1970, to the currently-being-published series from Titan Comics, and everything in between.

Publisher

Steeven R. Orr

Category

arts · fiction · leisure

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

17 Feb 2023

Latest episode

14 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

71 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   14 Sept 2026

   Conan the Destroyer (Movie: 1982) | 65

   It's #CimmerianSeptember and to celebrate, Steeven is joined by his Superman Super Show cohort, Ed Moore, to talk about Conan the Destroyer, the totally awesome 1984 sword-and-sorcery movie directed by Richard Fleischer and starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Grace Jones, Wilt Chamberlain, Mako, Tracey Walter, Olivia d'Abo, and Sarah Douglas. "Arnold Schwarzenegger returns with a vengeance in the sword and sorcery adventure Conan the Destroyer. The powerful hero Conan (Schwarzenegger) has been commissioned by evil Queen Taramis (Sarah Douglas) to safely escort a teen princess (Olivia D'Abo) and her bodyguard (Wilt Chamberlain) to the magic Horn of Dagon. Conan soon discovers, however, that the queen plans to sacrifice the princess when she returns and inherit her kingdom. Now he and an unusual group of allies—including the eccentric wizard Akiro (Mako) and the wild woman Zula (Grace Jones)—must defeat both mortal and supernatural foes in an epic, sword-wielding battle with the fate of the entire world at stake." Enjoy! The Hero's Journey - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hero%27s_journey *Some of the audio clips from the movie, Conan the Destroyer, have been edited for time and pacing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Promos Used: Worst Collection Ever (https://art19.com/shows/worst-collection-ever) The Comic Book Super Show (https://comics.somanypodcasts.com/) Coffee and Comics (http://coffeeandcomicspodcast.blogspot.com/search/label/podcast) Edit Your Pod (https://edityourpod.com/) Digging For Kryptonite (https://diggingforkryptonite.captivate.fm/) The Superman Super Show (http://supermansupershow.com/) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hither Came Conan is a production of Steeven Orr Else Media. For more nerdy goodness from me, visit somanypodcasts.com (http://somanypodcasts.com/). Got questions or comments? Drop us a line at feedback@hithercameconan.com. If you enjoyed today’s episode, please consider leaving a rating or review on your favorite podcast platform—it really helps us reach more fans! And don’t forget: if you’d like early, ad‑free access to all our podcasts, join our exclusive subscription program, Steeven Orr Else Beyond. Start your free trial today at beyond.steevenorrelse.com (http://beyond.steevenorrelse.com/). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mike's Amazing World of Comics (http://www.mikesamazingworld.com/mikes/index.php) Cimmerian Press (https://www.cimmerianpress.com/)

2. 

   3 Aug 2026

   BONUS: Knight Vigil Comics and Conan the Barbarian 1

   Today on Hither Came Conan, we present to you Episode 34 of another podcast. It's Mike's Comic Shop Roadshow and Steeven is there as a special guest to talk about Conan the Barbarian #1 from Marvel Comics. Enjoy! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mike's Show Notes: This episode, we take a trip south to Dothan, AL, on the Alabama/Florida border. Mike struck gold when he found Knight Vigil Comics & Collectibles (https://www.facebook.com/VisionCollectible?__cft__%5B0%5D=AZZb-IEZ2auqL7eyK0tIq7IF5vvXkQHX7GArWNLlhduEZyIOTZY8myF6F-sbeVinOUedF2qA5WORcm99VFhIsYhplTEqWfo6olQdlwDUJ9pokHaAAmAtqI7n9FDMQi4ahnJYG9v9UGHgM1wnOn0SemNIasGOQUpHD1S9xuJuYpi_1w&__tn__=-%5DK-R). Embedded in an antique mall, this shop has a humble presence, but what it lacks in size and flashiness it more than makes up for in style and old-fashioned comic goodness. The owner, Tim, is a consummate gentleman, has a deep love for comics, and he has a remarkable story. The shop is wall to wall back issue comics and sports some great art all around. Tim also has a significant presence on eBay. So, get ready for Tim and his super story about Knight Vigil Comics! Then, Mike is joined by longtime podcaster podcast editor extraordinaire, Steeven Orr of the Steeven Or Else Network! Steeven has to be one of the most creative people in podcasting. He not only uses his sound editing skills to make every episode of the Roadshow sound as good as it can, but he is also the brain and the voice behind the promos for Roadshow AND the Campus Comics Cast. Considering his love for all things Conan, not to mention the fact that one of his shows is called Hither Came Conan, he was the natural choice for a guest host! Follow Knight Vigil Comics on Facebook and contact them at (334) 797-1389. Connect with Mike at mike@comicshoproadshow.com or podcasts@burgcomics.com, at https://www.facebook.com/campuscomicscast (https://www.facebook.com/campuscomicscast) on Facebook, and Mike’s Comic Shop Roadshow on Bluesky. Explore the multitude of podcasts by Steeven at somanypodcasts.com (http://somanypodcasts.com) and follow him on all the social media sites. Also, if you are in the market for a podcast editing service, you simply must contact Steeven at edityourpod@gmail.com. It’s a fantastic service! Many thanks to Steeven for joining me for the fun discussion about Conan the Barbarian 1! Listen in your favorite podcast app or online at: https://dts.podtrac.com/.../www.../podcasts/mars034.mp3 (https://dts.podtrac.com/.../www.../podcasts/mars034.mp3) You can also find Mike's Comic Shop Road Show as part of the Burg Comics YouTube feed at: https://www.youtube.com/@burgcomics (https://www.youtube.com/@burgcomics) Add the RSS feed directly to your favorite feed reader: https://www.burgcomics.com/mars.xml (https://www.burgcomics.com/mars.xml) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hither Came Conan is a production of Steeven Orr Else Media. For more nerdy goodness from me, visit somanypodcasts.com (http://somanypodcasts.com/). Got questions or comments? Drop us a line at feedback@hithercameconan.com. If you enjoyed today’s episode, please consider leaving a rating or review on your favorite podcast platform—it really helps us reach more fans! And don’t forget: if you’d like early, ad‑free access to all our podcasts, join our exclusive subscription program, Steeven Orr Else Beyond. Start your free trial today at beyond.steevenorrelse.com (http://beyond.steevenorrelse.com/).

3. 

   8 Jun 2026

   Conan the Barbarian #41 (1974) | The Garden of Death and Life | 63

   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 in the entire Marvel run. What follows is pure Hyborian weirdness. A woman who never eats. A tree that should not exist. Giant seed pods hanging in the darkness. Missing corpses. Desert brigands destined to become plant food. And a growing realization that the lovely Zhadorr may not be what she appears to be. Inspired by classic science fiction and horror tales, Roy Thomas serves up a story that feels equal parts Weird Tales and midnight creature feature, while John Buscema and Ernie Chan deliver some of the creepiest imagery ever to stalk the pages of Conan the Barbarian. So join us, Dear Listener, as we hack through the vines, trace the story's inspirations back to C. L. Moore and Invasion of the Body Snatchers, and revel in a tale where the monster isn't hiding in the shadows—it's pretending to be the damsel in distress. Grab your broadsword, avoid suspicious oases, and maybe don't follow strange women into the desert, because the Garden of Death and Life is blooming... and it's hungry. Conan the Barbarian #41: The Garden of Death and Life was published by Marvel Comics in May of 1974. Enjoy! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Promos Used: Another G.I. Joe Podcast (https://gijoe.somanypodcasts.com/) Play Comics (https://playcomics.com/) Infinite Earths: A Guide to the DC Multiverse (https://brickcrisis.com/show/ieg/) The Superman Super Show! (https://supermansupershow.com/) Opal City Confidential: A Starman Podcast (https://stopletsteamup.libsyn.com/opal-city-confidential-a-starman-podcast-episode-090-do-you-jest-sir) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hither Came Conan is a production of Steeven Orr Else Media. For more nerdy goodness from me, visit somanypodcasts.com (http://somanypodcasts.com/). Got questions or comments? Drop us a line at feedback@hithercameconan.com. If you enjoyed today’s episode, please consider leaving a rating or review on your favorite podcast platform—it really helps us reach more fans! And don’t forget: if you’d like early, ad‑free access to all our podcasts, join our exclusive subscription program, Steeven Orr Else Beyond. Start your free trial today at beyond.steevenorrelse.com (http://beyond.steevenorrelse.com/). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mike's Amazing World of Comics (http://www.mikesamazingworld.com/mikes/index.php) Cimmerian Press (https://www.cimmerianpress.com/)

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Apple Podcasts (US)

4.7 / 5

18 ratings

Spotify

4.7 / 5

29 ratings

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