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 takes listeners on a whirlwind of whimsical weirdness. Whether he’s deconstructing decades-old comi...
Mar 11, 2025•10 min•Season 6Ep. 7
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. A botched pickpocketing lands him in a deadly chase, a cursed treasure reveals a venomous surprise...
Feb 05, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Season 5Ep. 6
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. When the mention of a magical weapon stirs memories of a perilous encounter with a shadowy foe, Conan’s...
Dec 11, 2024•39 min•Season 5Ep. 5
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 ce...
Nov 14, 2024•11 min
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 than a mere trinket; it’s the key to battling the sinister Hand of Nergal, a cursed relic wielded by th...
Nov 06, 2024•57 min•Season 5Ep. 4
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 Barbaria...
Oct 02, 2024•44 min•Season 5Ep. 3
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 through betrayal, dark rituals, and primal revenge. When Conan is saved from the bog by the enigmatic...
Sep 11, 2024•39 min•Season 5Ep. 2
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 intervention sparks a chain of chaos that leads him to the fortress of Bab-El-Shaithan, a den of outlaws ruled...
Jul 15, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Season 5Ep. 1
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 content for his loyal listeners. Listen as Steeven lays bare his struggles, his plans for the future of H...
Jun 11, 2024•11 min•Season 4Ep. 13
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 Amazing World of Comics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . JOIN STEEVEN ORR ELSE BEY...
Jun 05, 2024•11 min
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 the Living Tarim revealed to be a grotesque mockery of divinity, and enemies pressing on all sides, ...
May 28, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Season 4Ep. 12
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 wizardry, and visceral combat as Conan faces the mad High Priest Kharam-Akkad and a demon from a mysti...
May 13, 2024•38 min•Season 4Ep. 11
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 a lot of passion, dives into the stunningly illustrated, vividly colored world crafted by Kurt Busi...
Apr 29, 2024•51 min•Season 4Ep. 10
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 Einar, whose betrayal led to the enslavement and deaths of his allies. The young Cimmerian’s relentle...
Apr 08, 2024•40 min•Season 4Ep. 9
In this heart-wrenching episode of Hither Came Conan , Steeven dives into Conan #6: Day of Farewell from Dark Horse Comics—a story of rebellion, sacrifice, and the devastating cost of failure. As Conan leads a daring revolt against the immortal Hyperboreans, he inspires his enslaved comrades with raw strength and unrelenting resolve. But victory turns to ashes when dark sorcery and betrayal unravel his carefully laid plans. Faced with the brutal consequences of his choices, Conan must grapple wi...
Apr 01, 2024•36 min•Season 4Ep. 8
The fires of Hyperborea burn bright in this action-packed episode of Hither Came Conan ! Steeven takes you into Conan #5, the 2004 Dark Horse classic, where Kurt Busiek and Cary Nord unravel a tale of rebellion, dark sorcery, and survival against impossible odds. In the twisted city of Hyperborea, Conan finds himself fighting not only for his life but for the souls of his enslaved comrades. Hunted by a pride of ferocious lions and trapped in a labyrinth of deceit and dark magic, the young Cimmer...
Mar 25, 2024•30 min•Season 4Ep. 7
Step into the twisted shadows of Hyperborea as Steeven takes on Conan #4: Gates of Paradise , the 2004 Dark Horse classic where wonder meets nightmare in equal measure! Enslaved and drugged into servitude, Conan fights to retain his identity in the city of eternal summer—a place ruled by immortal sorcerers and powered by a dark secret. As Conan uncovers the grotesque machinery of Hyperborean magic, fueled by the very souls of the enslaved, he vows to free his comrades and burn this gilded hell t...
Mar 18, 2024•42 min•Season 4Ep. 6
Steel clashes, alliances crumble, and Hyperborea looms in the distance! In this episode of Hither Came Conan , Steeven ventures into Conan #3: At the Back of the North Wind , the 2004 Dark Horse epic where battle lines are drawn and betrayal is forged in the icy winds of the north. Conan, alongside the warriors of Aesgard, tracks down the remnants of a Vanir raiding party, only to face an unexpected and brutal ambush by towering, pale-skinned giants—the Hyperboreans! As the battle rages, Conan l...
Mar 11, 2024•29 min•Season 4Ep. 5
The snow-laden battlefield is silent, save for the muffled crunch of boots and the haunting allure of a mysterious figure in the distance. This week, Steeven wrestles with Conan #2 (2004) from Dark Horse Comics, a stunning yet divisive adaptation of Robert E. Howard's chilling tale, The Frost Giant’s Daughter , scripted by Kurt Busiek and illustrated by the phenomenal Cary Nord. Sixteen-year-old Conan, raw with youthful rage and vitality, pursues Atali, the ethereal daughter of Ymir, across a fr...
Mar 04, 2024•28 min•Season 4Ep. 4
Brace yourselves for an unrelenting storm of steel, sorcery, and sacrifice as Steeven dives headfirst into Conan the Barbarian #8 (2024), the dramatic conclusion to the "Thrice Marked for Death" storyline from Titan Comics. This issue, penned by Jim Zub with gripping art by Doug Braithwaite, sees Conan battling not just external foes but the very spirits of evil that possess his mighty body. In this heart-pounding installment, the Cimmerian’s past with the legendary pirate queen Bêlit intertwine...
Mar 01, 2024•32 min•Season 4Ep. 3
Embark on a thrilling, blood-soaked adventure as Hither Came Conan enters uncharted territory! In this episode Steeven dives headfirst into Dark Horse Comics’ groundbreaking Conan #1 (2004) by Kurt Busiek and Cary Nord, the first issue of the publisher's legendary 15-year run with the Conan license. It’s a bold new era for our favorite Cimmerian, blending breathtaking artwork and timeless storytelling. Sixteen-year-old Conan storms into action in the snowy wilds of the North, saving a woman and ...
Feb 26, 2024•41 min•Season 4Ep. 2
One year ago today, on February 17, 2023, I launched Hither Came Conan with an episode in which I had a look at The Frost Giant's Daughter by Robert E. Howard, as well as the various comic book adaptations from Marvel Comics, Dark Horse, and Ablaze. To celebrate our first year talking about the iconic black-haired, sullen-eyed, sword-in-hand barbarian, I've taken that first episode and gave it a bit of a remix. Listen to it now for the first time.... again! Enjoy! Enjoy! Hither Came Conan is a p...
Feb 17, 2024•35 min•Season 4Ep. 1
The shadows of Shadizar grow darker in this heart-pounding episode of Hither Came Conan ! Steeven dives into Conan the Barbarian #7, Thrice Marked for Death: Part Three , where death follows the Cimmerian at every turn. Haunted by memories of Bêlit and driven by guilt, Conan faces an unthinkable betrayal when Chaundra, his trusted ally, succumbs to a sinister force and turns her blade against him. Forced to make a brutal choice, Conan’s fight for survival leaves him scarred in more ways than one...
Feb 12, 2024•32 min•Season 3Ep. 12
It’s a tale of fire, fury, and betrayal as Steeven takes on Conan the Barbarian #24, The Song of Red Sonja , a legendary issue from 1972 that marks Barry Windsor-Smith’s stunning swan song on the series! Conan’s path crosses with Red Sonja, the fiery warrior whose beauty and cunning are matched only by her skill with a blade. What starts as a brawl in a tavern soon leads to a midnight heist at the palace tower. But betrayal lurks in the shadows, and Conan must confront not only a monstrous serpe...
Jan 22, 2024•49 min•Season 3Ep. 11
The Hyrkanian War rages on, and Conan faces his most cunning foe yet! In this episode of Hither Came Conan , Steeven delves into Conan the Barbarian #23, The Shadow of the Vulture , the legendary tale that introduces the fiery Red Sonja! Sent to deliver a message to the king of Pah-Dishah, Conan finds himself fighting his way through palace guards, surviving fiery betrayals, and clashing with the fearsome warrior known as the Vulture. Decked out in bizarre wings and deadly with a blade, the Vult...
Jan 13, 2024•56 min•Season 3Ep. 10
Dive into the heart of Hyborian intrigue as Steeven breaks down the thrilling Conan the Barbarian #6: Thrice Marked for Death Part Two from Titan Comics! Following the loss of his beloved Bêlit, Conan joins forces with the Glory Hounds, a gang of audacious thieves, to infiltrate the Temple of Bel in Shadizar. But when the fabled artifact they steal—Tarim’s Touch—is revealed to be a shard of the dreaded Black Stone, chaos erupts! As ghostly horrors descend, the crew’s heist turns into a desperate...
Jan 05, 2024•32 min•Season 3Ep. 9
Conan the Barbarian as you’ve never seen him before! In this episode of Hither Came Conan , Steeven takes you on a journey into the animated world of Conan the Adventurer with its 1992 debut episode, The Night of Fiery Tears . When fiery meteors rain down on Cimmeria, young Conan and his family forge powerful weapons from a mysterious Star Metal. But their newfound fortune catches the eye of Wrath-Amon, a sinister servant of the snake god Set. With his family turned to stone by dark sorcery, Con...
Dec 29, 2023•49 min•Season 3Ep. 8
Revisit the epic beginnings of the Marvel Comics Conan the Barbarian saga in this special episode of Hither Came Conan ! Steeven dives into Conan the Barbarian #22 , a reprint of the legendary first issue, and explores why this story remains a cornerstone of Conan lore. Set amidst the icy clashes between the Vanir and the Aesir, a young Conan proves his mettle as a mercenary warrior with unmatched strength and cunning. But the battlefield is just the beginning. Lured into the mystical cave of Sh...
Dec 22, 2023•30 min•Season 3Ep. 7
Dark gods and deadly schemes abound in this week’s Hither Came Conan ! Steeven dives sword-first into Conan the Barbarian #21, The Monster of the Monoliths , a tale of treachery, sacrifice, and cosmic horrors straight from the Hyborian Age. Fleeing the wrath of Turanian forces, Conan finds himself battered, bloodied, and imprisoned in Makkalet. But his troubles only deepen when he’s sent on a mission that takes him to the eerie Blackstone monoliths—towers steeped in Lovecraftian dread. Betrayed ...
Dec 15, 2023•53 min•Season 3Ep. 6
Vengeance runs wild in this action-packed episode of Hither Came Conan ! Steeven takes you deep into Conan the Barbarian #20, The Black Hound of Vengeance , where blood flows, tempers flare, and the mighty Cimmerian faces one of his most vicious challenges yet. Following the siege of Makkalet, Conan grapples with the loss of his comrade Fafnir, the treachery of his allies, and a labyrinth of dark sorcery within the enemy's temple. When a trap springs beneath his feet, Conan must contend with the...
Dec 08, 2023•34 min•Season 3Ep. 5
