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The powerful Conan goes on a journey to avenge the genocide of his people and the murder of his parents. He finds the followers of Thulsa Doom, an evil wizard in control of a snake cult, to be the ones responsible and with the help of others he will have his revenge. Arnold Schwarzenegger stars in the cult classic Conan The Barbarian for Matt's 2026 birthday pick. We also talk the latest pop culture news such as the new trailer for Godzilla Minus Zero, talk some things we watched this week including Lanterns and more! Next week: Bullet Train.
In this coming of age film from director Rob Reiner, and based on the work of Stephen King, a writer recounts a journey with his childhood friends to view the body of a boy who went missing in the woods. Along the way they learn the meaning of friendship and much more as Wil Wheaton, River Phoenix, Cory Feldman, and Jerry O'Connell star in Stand By Me. We also discuss things we watched this past week, the latest pop culture news and more! Next week it's Matt's birthday pick of Conan The Barbarian.
Podcast for a deep examination into the career and life choices of Arnold Schwarzenegger. Patrick tries to bake some cheese but forgets that his oven is filled with tuna. Joe tries to help clean out the tuna, but somehow there continues to be more tuna in the oven. Is Patrick's oven actually a gateway to Tuna-Narnia? Find out on this week's episode of 'What the Hell Happened to Them?' Email the cast at whathappenedtothem@gmail.com Disclaimer: This episode was recorded in September 2026. References may feel confusing and/or dated unusually quickly. 'Conan the Barbarian' is available on DVD & Blu-ray (as a complete journey) at: https://www.amazon.com/Conan-Complete-Barbarian-Destroyer-Blu-ray/dp/B01DVALSWE/ Music from "Late Night with Conan O'Brien theme" by... probably not Conan O'Brien, but maybe? Artwork from BJ West quixotic, united, skeyhill, vekeman, arnold, schwarzenegger, conan, barbarian, action, kull, mamoa, sword, marvel, fantasy, jones, snake, coyote
Recorded Live at the Varsity Theater in Minneapolis, MN, 20 March, 2026“This show is rated PG-45…” - Steve on our live show contentOn this Summer Live episode, it's our rowdy show from the great city of Minneapolis, Minnesota, where we were touring in March of this year, chatting about the beefy, early-Arnold epic, Conan the Barbarian! How incredible is James Earl Jones' wig in this movie? What's with this feral dog man in the scouting party at the beginning? Did Arnold really punch that camel in the face? Should Sven-Ole Thorsen ever be this clean-shaven in a movie? And who among us wouldn't join James Earl Jones' snake cult? PLUS: Burgess Meredith as Conan's father? It could've happened!Conan the Barbarian stars Arnold Schwarzenegger, James Earl Jones, Max von Sydow, Sandahl Bergman, Ben Davidson, Cassandra Gava, Gerry Lopez, Valérie Quennessen, and Mako as The Wizard; directed by John Milius.This episode is brought to you by Storyblocks! Head to STORYBLOCKS DOT COM SLASH WHM ot access the human-made stock media library that's essential to your workflow. For a limited time, they're offering 15% off any annual plan, and that discount is only available through our link. Again, that's STORYBLOCKS DOT COM SLASH WHM for 15% off annual plans!Be sure to visit the WHM Merch shop over on Dashery and check out all the latest show-related designs you can slap on t-shirts, hats, coffee mugs, stickers, whatever! Make your friends jealous by flaunting some WHM merch today!Original cover art by Felipe Sobreiro.
Peter and Eden compare the two Conan the Barbarian movies — the 1982 John Milius original that made Arnold Schwarzenegger a star, and the 2011 Jason Momoa remake. Peter, mid-outline on a new novel using Jessica Brody's Save the Cat beat sheet, finds the 1982 film fascinating but slow precisely because it ignores modern story beats in favor of a mythic, Wagnerian hero; the 2011 film follows every rule and lands soulless. They break down why the remake fails on nearly every front, geek out over James Earl Jones' Thulsa Doom and Basil Poledouris' score, and flag two upcoming projects: the Schwarzenegger/Christopher McQuarrie King Conan and the gender-swapped French curio She Is Conann. Before that, they catch up on Peter's 50th in Vegas — the Backstreet Boys at the Sphere and 20 laps in a Ferrari 296 GTB — and Spider-Man: Brand New Day.Show NotesThe catch-up: Eden's intrusive thoughts won and they dyed their beard purple rather than shave it again, a look they're keeping until they get bored.Lis's new gig: Peter's wife is now voice faculty at Idaho State University, teaching voice lessons to music majors and sitting in on juries.Eden — Rebecca Black: New Rebecca Black songs keep dropping ahead of an album due in two weeks, and they think she's one of the most interesting people working in pop music right now.Eden — Roll Over and Die: They caught up to the current volumes of the gory, action-packed light novel series Roll Over and Die, even if they wish they'd drop the bloated subtitle.Eden — The Credits Roll Into the Sea: The manga about a 70-year-old widow who enrolls in a university film program after her husband dies had a quiet tenderness they loved. The Credits Roll into the SeaEden — games: They joined a monthly brothers-in-law co-op night playing Heroes of Hammerwatch, which they think the sequel improves on.Eden — Fields of Mistria: The farming sim Fields of Mistria is out of early access and is one of the better Stardew-likes they've played, on the strength of its character writing.Eden — Bad Movie Bros: Movie night returned with the gloriously bad Gor, a Conan knockoff based on John Norman's sword-and-planet novels, with the sequel already queued.Spider-Man: Brand New Day: The fourth Tom Holland Spider-Man is Peter's favorite of the four and Eden's best yet, both crediting Destin Daniel Cretton's direction.Spider-Man's Punisher: They argued the unusually light Punisher is deliberate — the first person Frank Castle has cared about since his family died, so he drops the grimness around Peter.Peter's 50th in Vegas: The whole family of eight came together in Las Vegas, and Peter correctly guessed the Backstreet Boys' Into the Millennium residency at the Sphere was the Saturday show.Ferrari at SpeedVegas: Lis bought him 20 laps in a Ferrari 296 GTB at SpeedVegas, where he hit about 137 mph on the 2,000-foot straightaway under relentless coaching from his instructor, Nico.Lucky: He's caught up through six episodes of Lucky, an Anya Taylor-Joy con-artist thriller that won't win awards but is a ton of fun.Ted Lasso returns: Season four follows Richmond's new women's team and is unapologetic about the shit women's sports has to put up with.Mortal Kombat: The 2021 Mortal Kombat was so flat Peter skipped the sequel, a midi-chlorian-style explanation for character powers that was completely unnecessary.The Expanse: He's halfway through Leviathan Wakes and enjoying the series so far.Beyond Grace: The UK band's Welcome to the New Dark Ages Part Three completes a heavy, ugly, socially conscious death-metal trilogy he's had on repeat.Death: Returning to Death reminded him what a spectacular discography Chuck Schuldiner left behind, with some eerie prescience on The Sound of Perseverance.Main topic: The episode's feature compares the 1982 and 2011 Conan the Barbarian movies.Why 1982 works: Peter, mid-outline using Save the Cat Writes a Novel's 15 beats, found the Milius film fascinating but slow — a mythic, Wagnerian hero with no B-story and no internal conflict.The 1982 details: Basil Poledouris' score, the Andalusia shoot, and James Earl Jones' scenery-chewing Thulsa Doom carry it, with the riddle-of-steel payoff landing.Why 2011 fails: The remake hits every beat on paper but is soulless — Momoa has no presence, Rose McGowan is the only interesting thing in it, and it's all cheap CGI.2011 plot holes: Breaking a magic mask into eight pieces instead of a million, elephants dragging a boat through a jungle, and instant travel between far-flung citadels.2011's politics: Eden flagged how the orcish peoples read as Native American and African while the white characters don't get the same treatment.Financial disaster: The $90 million remake grossed around $60 million, and Peter argues it deserved worse.Worst movies: It sits near the very bottom of everything they've watched, in the running with Knights of the Zodiac and Black Adam.King Conan: A long-in-development King Conan sequel with Schwarzenegger and Christopher McQuarrie is finally moving forward.She Is Conann: Eden discovered She Is Conann, a gender-swapped French take starring five actresses as Conan at different ages, and can't wait to watch it.
Episode 459: The Crew's praying to Crom while watching John Milius' Conan the Barbarian. This bloody sword and sandal flick introduced the world to Arnold Schwarzenegger (as a movie star anyway, he was already famous as a bodybuilder). More than 40 years later it's still entertaining, and perhaps the best of the 80's sword and sandals movies. The Crew discusses… If you like our music intro, head over to Soundcloud and hear more amazing music from aquariusweapon. Aquariusweapon can also be found on YouTube. Contact: moviecrewpod@gmail.com
You're in for a treat this week! Queue up Watch With Jen's long-overdue reunion of covering iconic action superstars with my dear friends (& frequent guests) Jed Ayres, Jordan Harper, & Priscilla Page. In '24, we gathered to dig deep into Jean-Claude Van Damme's life & career. And in '25, Jordan & Priscilla logged in for a celebration of all things Jackie Chan. This time, we're going back to our Gen X & Millennial childhoods watching Arnold Schwarzenegger save the day. From PUMPING IRON to T2 & beyond, we compare/contrast Arnold with his fellow Planet Hollywood investors & action megastars Bruce Willis & Sylvester Stallone, discuss what it is that sets him apart as a mischievous, charismatic presence with a surprisingly light touch, and walk you through some of his biggest films. Although we reference many other performances & pictures along the way, in this feature-length conversation, we set our sights on PUMPING IRON, CONAN THE BARBARIAN, COMMANDO, PREDATOR, TOTAL RECALL, & T2: JUDGEMENT DAY. Full of nostalgia, laughs, stories, and clever insights, we hope you'll enjoy this conversation as much as we did. And make sure you're subscribed to Watch With Jen; we can't wait to get the band back together again to cover another action legend for you soon!Originally Posted on Patreon (7/28/26) here: https://www.patreon.com/FilmIntuition/posts/watch-with-jen-165083130Donate to the Pod via Ko-fi & PayPal Shop Watch With Jen logo Merchandise in Logo Designer Kate Gabrielle's Threadless ShopTheme Music: Solo Acoustic Guitar by Jason Shaw, Free Music Archive
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This month on 80s Kids Unite, Steve Kostanski (Deathstalker, Psycho Goreman, Frankie Freako) joins The Night Boyz to discuss favorite 80s Sword & Sorcery movies! Gather your swords, arrows, and crystal balls as The Night Boyz dig into their favorite sword & sorcery movies from the 80s with Steve Kostanski! Yeah, Conan The Barbarian rules! And Beastmaster has it's fans. But what about Hawk The Slayer? Or Lucio Fulci's Conquest? The Boyz dig into lesser known or appreciated 80s gems as well as praise the heck out of Steve's Deathstalker! Enjoy! Special shoutout to Patreon member Corey for the suggestion! Order 4k of Deathstalker I & II and Steve Kostanski's Deathstalker here: While you're at it, grab a copy of Lucio Fulci's Conquest from Cauldron here: If you would like to suggest a topic for us to discuss then head on over to either Patreon page and sign up at any tier: Podcasting After Dark Patreon and Two Dollar Late Fee's Patreon Buy the 80s Kids Unite t-shirt here! Bodhi's new YouTube channel "Bedrockpros” is now LIVE! Subscribe to the channel here. Content coming soon! Check out Wayne's podcast, Flip City Podcast here and follow Flip City on instagram here! Diallo's links can all be found here! 80s Kids Unite is a monthly Podcasting After Dark / Two Dollar Late Fee / TV Obscura / Territory Marks crossover show powered by our Patreon members! If you would like to suggest a topic for us to discuss then head on over to either Patreon page and sign up at any tier: Podcasting After Dark Patreon and Two Dollar Late Fee's Patreon Dig our show? Please consider supporting us on Patreon for tons of bonus content and appreciation: www.patreon.com/twodollarlatefee Please follow/subscribe and rate us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-dollar-late-fee Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/ Instagram: @twodollarlatefee Instagram: @territorymarks Subscribe to our YouTube 80s Kids Unite logo by VideoForce Facebook: facebook.com/Two-Dollar-Late-Fee-Podcast Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/user/two-dollar-late-fee IMDB: https://www.imdb.com Two Dollar Late Fee is a part of the nutritious Geekscape Network Every episode is produced, edited, and coddled by Zak Shaffer (@zakshaffer) & Dustin Rubin (@dustinrubinvo) You can watch the entire interview on our YouTube channel here. Don't forget to like & subscribe!You can listen & NOW watch on Spotify here. Don't forget to like & subscribe! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This month on 80s Kids Unite, Steve Kostanski (Deathstalker, Psycho Goreman, Frankie Freako) joins The Night Boyz to discuss favorite 80s Sword & Sorcery movies!Gather your swords, arrows, and crystal balls as The Night Boyz dig into their favorite sword & sorcery movies from the 80s with Steve Kostanski! Yeah, Conan The Barbarian rules! And Beastmaster has it's fans. But what about Hawk The Slayer? Or Lucio Fulci's Conquest? The Boyz dig into lesser known or appreciated 80s gems as well as praise the heck out of Steve's Deathstalker! Enjoy!What are your favorite sword and sorcery movies from the 80s? Leave a comment on Spotify, YouTube, or Instragram and let us know!You can watch the full video version of this episode on our YouTube page and pick up an 80s Kids Unite tshirt on TeePublic! If you would like to suggest a topic for us to discuss then head on over to either Patreon page and sign up at any tier: Podcasting After Dark Patreon and Two Dollar Late Fee's PatreonListen to Wayne on Flip City Podcast: Apple Podcasts / Spotify / Instagram— SUPPORT PODCASTING AFTER DARK —PATREON - Two extra shows a month including Wrap-Up After Dark and The Carpenter Factor, plus other exclusive content!MERCH STORE - We have a fully dedicated merch store at TeePublic with multiple designs and products!INSTAGRAM / FACEBOOK / LETTERBOXD - Follow us on social media for updates and announcements!This podcast is part of the BFOP Network
This month on 80s Kids Unite, Steve Kostanski (Deathstalker, Psycho Goreman, Frankie Freako) joins The Night Boyz to discuss favorite 80s Sword & Sorcery movies! Gather your swords, arrows, and crystal balls as The Night Boyz dig into their favorite sword & sorcery movies from the 80s with Steve Kostanski! Yeah, Conan The Barbarian rules! And Beastmaster has it's fans. But what about Hawk The Slayer? Or Lucio Fulci's Conquest? The Boyz dig into lesser known or appreciated 80s gems as well as praise the heck out of Steve's Deathstalker! Enjoy! Special shoutout to Patreon member Corey for the suggestion! Order 4k of Deathstalker I & II and Steve Kostanski's Deathstalker here: While you're at it, grab a copy of Lucio Fulci's Conquest from Cauldron here: If you would like to suggest a topic for us to discuss then head on over to either Patreon page and sign up at any tier: Podcasting After Dark Patreon and Two Dollar Late Fee's Patreon Buy the 80s Kids Unite t-shirt here! Bodhi's new YouTube channel "Bedrockpros” is now LIVE! Subscribe to the channel here. Content coming soon! Check out Wayne's podcast, Flip City Podcast here and follow Flip City on instagram here! Diallo's links can all be found here! 80s Kids Unite is a monthly Podcasting After Dark / Two Dollar Late Fee / TV Obscura / Territory Marks crossover show powered by our Patreon members! If you would like to suggest a topic for us to discuss then head on over to either Patreon page and sign up at any tier: Podcasting After Dark Patreon and Two Dollar Late Fee's Patreon Dig our show? Please consider supporting us on Patreon for tons of bonus content and appreciation: www.patreon.com/twodollarlatefee Please follow/subscribe and rate us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-dollar-late-fee Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/ Instagram: @twodollarlatefee Instagram: @territorymarks Subscribe to our YouTube 80s Kids Unite logo by VideoForce Facebook: facebook.com/Two-Dollar-Late-Fee-Podcast Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/user/two-dollar-late-fee IMDB: https://www.imdb.com Two Dollar Late Fee is a part of the nutritious Geekscape Network Every episode is produced, edited, and coddled by Zak Shaffer (@zakshaffer) & Dustin Rubin (@dustinrubinvo) You can watch the entire interview on our YouTube channel here. Don't forget to like & subscribe!You can listen & NOW watch on Spotify here. Don't forget to like & subscribe! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zach and Kev ring in the USA's 250th birthday with a SPOILERY review of Supergirl, info about the upcoming Absolute Batman and Conan The Barbarian animated projects, the possible return of Star Wars Legends, and Sony/PlayStation puts a final nail in the coffin of physical media.
I compiled a few recent brief chats together on the Conan the Barbarian versions and other Robert E. Howard adaptations. Then, we conclude with a special interview with Arnie Impressionist "The Govournator"! TALKING POINTS: *Jamie Ray even pitches what a 3rd proper Conan film could've been like. *We also get hyped over Arnie's announced return to the Conan and Predator saga as well as the greenlit Commando 2! GUESTS: Todd Simpson, John Holman, Matthew Litwin, Oreo Brewer, Jamie Ray, James, Nix E Clips (Cinema Shitshow), Ethan Weeks & Gil Palmer Follow Arnie VO Impressionist Govournator on Cameo & Instagram!
▶︎ Watch This week on Superhero Slate DC animation goes all in on Absolute Batman, Daredevil Deep Cuts Return, Genndy gets his Conan the Barbarian show, and more! Summer Break Next Week News Invincible (7:55) Officially renewed for Season 6 Conan the Barbarian (12:30) Genndy Tartakovsky working on animated adaptation of character First pitched series […]
BONUS CONTENT!!! For a little extra content Rob and Hydraberg sat down and recorded some commentary to pair with 1982's Conan the Barbarian.Conan the Barbarian Trailer.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-cinemigos--6354096/support.
#LucioFulci, The Godfather Of Gore arrives @FWFilmFestival! & tried his hand at making a #ConanTheBarbarian buddy movie! Proof positive that The Italian Film Industry have never seen a Hollywood blockbuster they can't rip-off. But will his extreme horror style mix successfully with this type of fantasy film? Join @GenuineChitChat & myself as we discuss cool concepts, brain devouring & how bad dubs can save a film... #prepareforprattleFor everything Forbidden Worlds head over to their website! https://www.forbiddenworldsfilmfestiv...Subscribe to Genuine Chit-Chat on YouTube or on any podcast app / @genuinechitchat Be sure to check out Mike's Patreon https://tinyurl.com/mtwas96tCheck out all of our content from last year's Forbidden worlds on this Youtube playlist… https://tinyurl.com/k6zckepeWhere to find the Spider-Dan & The Secret Bores Podcast…Follow this link to find your preferred podcast catcher of choice pod.link/danboresFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/secretboresThreads:https://www.threads.net/@spiderdansecretboresTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dan_boresInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/spiderdansecretbores/?hl=enDiscord: https://discord.com/invite/CeVrdqdpjkIMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt22023774/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/spiderdan_2006/Like, share, comment, subscribe etc. and don't forget to use the #PrepareForPrattle when you interact with us.If you want to #JoinThePrattalion and to be briefed in full on the #SecretBores head over to #PrattleWorld https://www.spiderdanandthesecretbores.com/
Episode 80: Part Two. This week we finalize our tale of the Robert E. Howard and John Milius epic, in Conan the Barbarian from 1982, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger. Conan the Barbarian Trailer.Make sure to join us again on the trail when we cover 1962's, The Tale of Zatoichi.Wanna support our other projects @KineticOnslotCircle of Jerks PodcastSwords in Stereo PodcastA Cut Above: Horror ReviewProps due to The Bird Beats for our theme!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-cinemigos--6354096/support.
Episode 80: This is the most epic journey the boys have taken yet. A tale so epic it needed to be chopped into two parts, as we cover John Milius's 1982 fantasy film Conan the Barbarian, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger.Conan the Barbarian Trailer.Make sure to join us next week for part two of 1982's Conan the Barbarian.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-cinemigos--6354096/support.
The untold Marvel story behind Arnold Schwarzenegger's 1982 Conan The Barbarian movie! We'll explore the tragic life of Robert E Howard, the creation of the Sword & Sorcery genre, and how Conan The Cimmerian came to be! We'll take you behind-the-page on how Marvel Comics got hold of Conan and how he became one of the BIGGEST comic book success stories of the Seventies, and one of Marvel's most popular characters! Plus, we'll go behind-the-scenes on the making of the 1982 movie, to examine all the influence Marvel Comics had on the film, and find out what it takes to bring The Hyborian Age to life! Then we'll pull apart the original Conan movie scene-by-scene to bring you all our reactions and opinions! This deep-dive also has some of the BEST Marvel Connections we've ever found in a movie! And it's jam-packed with tons of trivia and history about Conan in the Marvel Universe, from the monsters to the magic, the fall of Atlantis, the Crimmerian god Crom, and how exactly Mary Jane Watson is involved! For awesome bonus episodes visit https://www.patreon.com/marvelversusmarvel marvelversusmarvel@gmail.com https://www.instagram.com/marvelversusmarvel https://twitter.com/marvelversus https://twitter.com/robhalden https://robhalden.com https://will-preston.co.uk
The untold Marvel story behind Arnold Schwarzenegger's 1982 Conan The Barbarian movie! We'll explore the tragic life of Robert E Howard, the creation of the Sword & Sorcery genre, and how Conan The Cimmerian came to be! We'll take you behind-the-page on how Marvel Comics got hold of Conan and how he became one of the BIGGEST comic book success stories of the Seventies, and one of Marvel's most popular characters! Plus, we'll go behind-the-scenes on the making of the 1982 movie, to examine all the influence Marvel Comics had on the film, and find out what it takes to bring The Hyborian Age to life! Then we'll pull apart the original Conan movie scene-by-scene to bring you all our reactions and opinions! This deep-dive also has some of the BEST Marvel Connections we've ever found in a movie! And it's jam-packed with tons of trivia and history about Conan in the Marvel Universe, from the monsters to the magic, the fall of Atlantis, the Crimmerian god Crom, and how exactly Mary Jane Watson is involved! For awesome bonus episodes visit https://www.patreon.com/marvelversusmarvel marvelversusmarvel@gmail.com https://www.instagram.com/marvelversusmarvel https://twitter.com/marvelversus https://twitter.com/robhalden https://robhalden.com https://will-preston.co.uk
In this episode Charlie and George find themselves in the brutal Hyborian Age to revisit Conan the Barbarian! But they're not alone in this mythic quest; they're joined by special guest Dr. Tomas Rawlings, who brings an extensive knowledge of Conan canon! These three brave pod-warriors explore the literary origins of Conan (arguably starting the fantasy genre as we now know it), the film's production challenges and the casting of one Arnold Schwarzenegger, in his breakout role. With a character that's almost 100 years old, there's a lot to discuss in Suspicious Spin Offs, as well as the usual alternative casting in Coulda Woulda Shoulda and only a smattering of Arnie impressions. Tomas can be found on Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/tomasrawlings.bsky.social Further reading - Some Tomas' amazing Conan research that he touches on can be found here - https://exploringwarhammer.substack.com/p/conan Enjoy, please share with like-minded fans of retro movies! Warning - contains explicit language and bad impressions. COPYRIGHT NOTICE - All content used within guidelines of Creative Commons act.
The Edgar award-winning author of “Everybody Knows” and “She Rides Shotgun” joins us to discuss his new novel “A Violent Masterpiece,” as well as John Milius's 1981 adaptation of Robert E. Howard's pulp classics — the movie that made a movie star of an Austrian bodybuilder with a complicated name. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Bloody Good Film Podcast is proud of it's focus on ACTION and horror, and you can't have an action podcast that doesn't have some emphasis on Arnold. This week we return to an actor we've probably talked the most over the years with the movies that first put him on the map. Before Arnold was The Terminator he was Conan the Barbarian, or The Destroyer... maybe the Cimmerian. Anyways we talk his two Conan movies now that Arnold is nearly 80 and talking about doing another one. Jesse was feeling sweepy this episode so instead of the usual this week, Josh is talking these two 80s classics with frequent guest, Kenneth Leonard.Before we talk Conan the new Street Fighter trailers just dropped and we couldn't wait another episode to talk about a movie that does not seem to be holding back on the video game aesthetic. Then it's onto Conan the Barbarian and Conan the Destroyer where we will let you know if they are in fact... BLOODY GOOD FILMS! We encourage everyone to watch along while you listen and make sure to comment and let us know what you think. If you haven't already please follow us on Facebook, TikTok, Threads and Instagram @bloodygoodfilmpodcast and remember...Keep it bloody buddies!!!https://linktr.ee/BloodyGoodFilmPodcast...#arnold #conan #conanthebarbarian #conanthedestroyer #gracejones
In this week's Panel Chewing: Pick of the Week, Steve and Jarrod are back with a stacked lineup as they continue catching up on recent reads—diving into indie standouts, superhero staples, and everything in between.From deep space survival in Astral Quantum to gritty pulp crime in City of Demons, and supernatural tension in Estuary: A Ghost Story, there's no shortage of variety. The guys also tackle familiar territory with Marvel and DC, questioning whether titles like Daredevil and Detective Comics still bring anything new to the table—or if they're stuck in a cycle of “more of the same.”On the indie side, books like Hyde Street, Neighborhood Watch, and Pretty Hate Machine show off the creativity smaller publishers are bringing right now, while Conan the Barbarian continues to impress with a near pick-of-the-week performance.But when it comes time to choose, Jarrod goes with a powerful, emotional issue of Minor Arcana that hits harder than expected, while Steve surprises himself with Kilroy Is Here—a one-shot that leaves a lasting impact.Plus, the guys break down this week's group read from Batman's Grant Morrison run (Batman and Son, issues #667–668), exploring its unexpected murder mystery twist and standout artwork.Whether you're into indie comics, superhero books, or just looking for your next great read—this week's episode has something for you.And of course… what was your pick of the week?Send us a message (I'm not able to reply)Support the showPage Chewing BlogPage Chewing ForumFilm Chewing PodcastSpeculative Speculations Podcast Support the podcast via PayPalSupport the show by using our Amazon Affiliate linkJoin Riverside.fm Co-Hosts:JarrodVarsha ChrisJoseCarl D. Albert (author)Thomas J. Devens (author)Alex French (author)Intro and Outro Music by Michael R. Fletcher (2024-Current)
Freshly waking from the nightmare of Watchmen: The Ultimate Cut, the Afterthoughts crew is back with a more grounded, less rant-filled Recommend or Refute. Join John, Dixon, and Ryan as they try to push the trauma of Zack Snyder's vision from their mind's eye with some more digestible cinematic offerings.
We're getting things pretty late on this week's Moviecast. Arnold Schwarzenegger is coming back as Conan The Barbarian. His rival, Sylvester Stallone, is producing a new Rambo prequel. Nathan Fillion is teasing an overdue Firefly revival. In other news, Netflix's One Piece producers are going to adapt another popular anime, and Daredevil: Born Again is set up for quick turnarounds between seasons. #daredevilbornagain #arnoldschwarzenegger #kingconan #rambo #netflix #onepiece #marvel #mcu #streaming #firefly #allyoucangeek #aycg
We conclude our first Corman Graduates series with our final episode about Jack Hill and his final directorial effort, 1982's SORCERESS! A strange end to his directorial career, Jack's disappointment with the end product left him to take his name off the film and leave the film business altogether. Hill would also never work with Roger Corman again. But is the movie that bad? a success for New World Pictures, this CONAN THE BARBARIAN riff is a podcast favorite around here, so we dig into the film's history and troubled production, not to mention why Pando was included in the hero group, how hats can completely hide your gender, and why it's important to have a clean rug!So find SORCERESS, and press play on the movie and this episode simultaneously to sync this up, as we dive in right away in this episode! Enjoy the history as we enjoy the final film of Jack Hill!For all the shows in Someone's Favorite Productions Podcast Network, head here: https://www.someonesfavoriteproductions.com/
This week we watched the 1982 sword and sorcery film Conan the Barbarian. Directed by John Milius from a screenplay he co-wrote with Oliver Stone the epic film stars Arnold Schwarzenegger and James Earl Jones, and tells the story of a barbarian warrior named Conan who seeks to avenge his parents’ deaths at the hands of Thulsa Doom, the leader of a snake cult. Come join us!! Website : https://tortelliniatnoon.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tortelliniatnoonpodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TortelliniAtNoon Twitter: https://twitter.com/PastaMoviePod
We've finally reached the end of our Snake Placid journey! It's been a long road, but it's time to send off 2025 with a hilarious discussion of the brand new Anaconda with special guest Shawn Curley! Star ratings help us build our audience! Please rate/review/subscribe to us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen, and share us with your favorite Doug! Email us at sequelrights@gmail.com with feedback or suggestions on future franchises!
This week we head back to a time before Marvel Comics, before Superman and Batman, to a world before superheroes, and bring you a history of The Shadow! Before Superman exploded onto the pages of Action Comics, the world of action-adventure was a very different place, full of detectives, gangsters, Science Fiction and the supernatural - the world of Pulp Fiction! In a world of Tarzan, Zorro and Conan The Barbarian, The Shadow emerged completely by accident and ended up becoming the world's first superhero! We'll track the tale from pulp magazines to radio adventures to cliffhanger movie serials and beyond! For awesome bonus episodes visit https://www.patreon.com/marvelversusmarvel marvelversusmarvel@gmail.com https://www.instagram.com/marvelversusmarvel https://twitter.com/marvelversus https://twitter.com/robhalden https://robhalden.com https://will-preston.co.uk
Conan the Barbarian is Robert E. Howard's iconic swordslinger, the gold standard of sword-and-sorcery heroes. It's hard to imagine a more quintessentially pulpy world than the one where Conan makes his living with steely thews, panther-like reflexes, and a well-documented appreciation for fair-skinned women in diaphanous gowns. Young Tom kept these books on his shelf—dog-eared, tattered, and worn thin from countless rereadings. But will the tales still enchant young-at-heart Tom the same way today? Let's find out.TTYpodcast.comThumbingthroughyesterday.com
Hey there all you barbarians! My pal Dallan Baumgarten is back, and he's brought a three part Conan story to talk about today! Conan meets up with…a pack of vampires? Plus, we talk about the death of Belit and the aftermath of Conan losing his lover and confidant. As usual, if you'd like to leave any feedback for the show, you can do so through email at Magazinesandmonsters@gmail.com or to me on Twitter @Billyd_licious or on the show's FB page (just search Magazines and Monsters). You can find Dallan on social media @DallanB and definitely check out our previous conversations about Conan and The Defenders! Thanks for listening.
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This episode, we take a trip south to Dothan, AL, on the Alabama/Florida border. Mike struck gold when he found Knight Vigil Comics. 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. Explore the multitude of podcasts by Steeven at 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!
99 Cent Rental returns after our October break with a listener request. Since we just did Don Coscarelli's 1979 debut, Phantasm, a movie made on tiny, sub-500k budget, we thought it made a lot of sense to see what happens when you break through and Hollywood heaps cash on you to make a proper movie. The result is... very Coscarelli-ish. There's no question whatsoever that Don is well-read on matters of fantasy and science fiction and these being the days before Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings movies mandated that all fantasy features be epic, high-fantasy blow-outs, Coscarelli reaches back into the pool of gritty sword and sorcery for something as characteristically weird as you'd expect from authors like Poul Anderson, Fritz Lieber, and Robert E. Howard. Is it good, though? Well...The story concerns the hunky, flaxen-haired Dar, the last of his people, who sets out across a dusty landscape seeking vengeance on Maax, the head of a wicked cult in the city of Aruk who will be killed by the son of King Zed. By some unexplainable power, Dar can speak to animals and forms a party of two ferrets, a tiger, and a hawk to have his revenge. Starring Marc Singer, Tanya Roberts, and Rip Torn, The Beastmaster lands heavily in the middle of the 1982 surge of fantasy movies that brought us Conan The Barbarian and managed to carve out a sweet cult of fans in spite of its tepid box office performance.Join the Bring Me The Axe Discord: https://discord.gg/snkxuxzJSupport Bring Me The Axe! on Patreon:https://patreon.com/bringmetheaxepodBuy Bring Me The Axe merch here:https://www.bonfire.com/store/bring-me-the-axe-podcast/
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There's such a thing as Pre-Terminator Arnold Schwarzenegger and, oh boy, it's a tough experience to sit through. Exhibit A? CONAN THE BARBARIAN, which was appreciated by critics and audiences enough to get a sequel, despite featuring a wooden performance from Arnie and excessive slow-mo that would make Zack Snyder proud. Listen to Alex & Julio marvel at the T-800's humble beginnings!TIMELINE00:01:24 Conan The Barbarian00:14:28 Contrarians Corner- Wanna know how we really feel about CONAN THE BARBARIAN? Check out the Real Talk (RT) episode, on your feed RIGHT NOW! (or pretty soon — Spotify can be a pain when it comes to refreshing the feed)- Interested in more Contrarians goodness? Join THE CONTRARIANS SUPPLEMENTS on our Patreon Page! Deleted clips, extended plugs, bonus episodes free from the Tomatometer shackles… It's everything a Contrarians devotee would want!- Our YouTube page is live! Get some visual Contrarians delight with our Contrarians Warm-Ups and other fun videos!- Contrarians Merch is finally here! Check out our RED BUBBLE MERCH PAGE and buy yourself something nice that's emblazoned with one of our four different designs!- THE FESTIVE YEARS have been letting us use their music for years now and they are amazing. You can check out their work on Spotify, on Facebook or on their very own website.- Our buddy Cory Ahre is being kind enough to lend a hand with the editing of some of our videos. If you like his style, wait until you see what he does over on his YouTube Channel.- THE LATE NIGHT GRIN isn't just a show about wrestling: it's a brand, a lifestyle. And they're very supportive of our Contrarian endeavors, so we'd like to return the favor. Check out their YouTube Channel! You might even spot Alex there from time to time.- Hans Rothgiesser, the man behind our logo, can be reached at @mildemonios on Twitter or you can email him at mildemonios@hotmail.com in case you ever need a logo (or comics) produced. And you can listen to him talk about economy on his new TV show, VALOR AGREGADO. Aaaaand you can also check out all the stuff he's written on his own website. He has a new book: a sort of Economics For Dummies called MARGINAL. Ask him about it!
Well, it was The 80s, so maybe we were all a little easier to impress. With that in mind, how does CONAN THE BARBARIAN hold up in a world that's been inundated with fantasy epics since its release? Can we spot what James Cameron might have seen in young Arnold Schwarzenegger back then? And will anyone think of the original Conan fans? That, and more, in this Real Talk segment!TIMELINE00:01:26 Always Passed By00:02:22 Real Talk00:54:46 The Future & Patreon Stuff- Interested in more Contrarians goodness? Join THE CONTRARIANS SUPPLEMENTS on our Patreon Page! Deleted clips, extended plugs, bonus episodes free from the Tomatometer shackles… It's everything a Contrarians devotee would want!- Our YouTube page is live! Get some visual Contrarians delight with our Contrarians Warm-Ups and other fun videos!- Contrarians Merch is finally here! Check out our RED BUBBLE MERCH PAGE and buy yourself something nice that's emblazoned with one of our four different designs!- THE FESTIVE YEARS have been letting us use their music for years now and they are amazing. You can check out their work on Spotify, on Facebook or on their very own website.- Our buddy Cory Ahre is being kind enough to lend a hand with the editing of some of our videos. If you like his style, wait until you see what he does over on his YouTube Channel.- THE LATE NIGHT GRIN isn't just a show about wrestling: it's a brand, a lifestyle. And they're very supportive of our Contrarian endeavors, so we'd like to return the favor. Check out their YouTube Channel! You might even spot Alex there from time to time.- Hans Rothgiesser, the man behind our logo, can be reached at @mildemonios on Twitter or you can email him at mildemonios@hotmail.com in case you ever need a logo (or comics) produced. And you can listen to him talk about economy on his new TV show, VALOR AGREGADO. Aaaaand you can also check out all the stuff he's written on his own website. He has a new book: a sort of Economics For Dummies called MARGINAL. Ask him about it!Up next, we take an experimental animated trip, as we tackle the indie darling QUANTUM COWBOYS! Until then, let us know what you thought of Conan The Barbarian: Are we being too harsh on Arnold's acting chops? Does it hit differently if you are an old fashioned Conan fan? How does it compare to the Jason Momoa version? E-mail us at wearethecontrarians@gmail.com or share your thoughts with us on Threads or BlueSky!
This week, Coco, Red Sona and Matt welcome legendarily fearless racer Mario Capretti to discuss what cars are, the benefits of greasing up your body, why Brad Pitt is our mortal enemy, and, of course, goats.Improvising are:J. Michael DeAngelis as Matt "Girlyman" and Mario CaprettiBob Killion as Coco the Barbarianand Ashley Banks as Red SonaCreated, Produced & Edited byJ. Michael DeAngelisMusic & Sound Effects byPete BarryExecutive ProducersPete Barry, John Dowgin, Paige KlanieckiThis content is purely a parody and should be viewed as such. It is not affiliated with, nor does it represent the views or opinions of the original creators, real persons, or any affiliated parties.
Is there still room in modern society for the man-child R-rated comedy? Can bros still be funny, or are they mostly cringe these days? Either way, it certainly helps your movie when you have a stacked cast, populated by incredibly charismatic performers poised to take over Hollywood. THAT AWKWARD MOMENT would triple its budget today, but it could also get a more charitable read from critics. Find out how we really feel about it in this Real Talk segment!TIMELINE00:01:26 Smart Enough00:02:25 Real Talk00:43:46 The Future & Patreon Stuff- Interested in more Contrarians goodness? Join THE CONTRARIANS SUPPLEMENTS on our Patreon Page! Deleted clips, extended plugs, bonus episodes free from the Tomatometer shackles… It's everything a Contrarians devotee would want!- Our YouTube page is live! Get some visual Contrarians delight with our Contrarians Warm-Ups and other fun videos!- Contrarians Merch is finally here! Check out our RED BUBBLE MERCH PAGE and buy yourself something nice that's emblazoned with one of our four different designs!- THE FESTIVE YEARS have been letting us use their music for years now and they are amazing. You can check out their work on Spotify, on Facebook or on their very own website.- Our buddy Cory Ahre is being kind enough to lend a hand with the editing of some of our videos. If you like his style, wait until you see what he does over on his YouTube Channel.- THE LATE NIGHT GRIN isn't just a show about wrestling: it's a brand, a lifestyle. And they're very supportive of our Contrarian endeavors, so we'd like to return the favor. Check out their YouTube Channel! You might even spot Alex there from time to time.- Hans Rothgiesser, the man behind our logo, can be reached at @mildemonios on Twitter or you can email him at mildemonios@hotmail.com in case you ever need a logo (or comics) produced. And you can listen to him talk about economy on his new TV show, VALOR AGREGADO. Aaaaand you can also check out all the stuff he's written on his own website. He has a new book: a sort of Economics For Dummies called MARGINAL. Ask him about it!Up next, we grab a sword and put on sandals as we travel back to The 80s to tackle the very first CONAN THE BARBARIAN! Until then, let us know what you thought of That Awkward Moment: Guilty pleasure or exactly what the film industry needs right now? How much would you pay for that Llewyn Davis crossover? And why isn't Mackenzie Davis in more things? E-mail us at wearethecontrarians@gmail.com or share your thoughts with us on Threads or BlueSky!
¡Felices fiestas patrias, followiwis! Ya que por estas fechas se toma chicha en cacho y se asa animales al fuego, les compartimos este tremendo panorama: ¡Veamos CONAN THE BARBARIAN (1982) todos juntos! Dele play a la película cuando nosotros le damos play y escuche a Doctor Malo, Fílmico, Hermes y el Pastor discutir una de las obras más importantes e innovadoras del cine fantástico. ¡Si va a beber y andar a caballo estas fiestas, pase las riendas! Y recuerde que lo mejor del formato físico lo encuentra en www.filmico.tv y que hay pre-estrenos y material exclusivo en www.patreon.com/hermeselsabio
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Mike, Liam, and Max bond over sword and sorcery epics like RED SONJA (2025) and the legacy of Conan The Barbarian. Liam gives some love to Liam Neeson starring vehicles like THE ICE ROAD & its sequels while pondering their budgets, while Mike is back on his PERSON OF INTEREST rewatch. Come for the camaraderie of the lads, stay for the words of wisdom on online privacy.Find Us on these Platforms:The Boys-Action For Everyone: Twitter/BlueSky/Twitch/Instagram https://x.com/A4EPodcast https://bsky.app/profile/a4epodcast.bsky.social https://www.twitch.tv/action4everyone https://www.instagram.com/a4epodcast/Michael Scott: BlueSky- https://bsky.app/profile/hibachijustice.bsky.socialVyceVictus: Twitter/BlueSky/Instagram/Letterboxd- https://x.com/VyceVictus https://bsky.app/profile/vycevictus.bsky.social https://www.instagram.com/vycevictus/ https://letterboxd.com/vycevictus/ Liam O'Donnell: Twitter/Instagram- https://x.com/LiamODin https://www.instagram.com/liamodin/?hl=enMax Deering: Twitter/Bluesky/Letterboxd/Polygon/Neonsplatter/Fangoria/DiscussingFilm- https://x.com/ODSTSpartan https://bsky.app/profile/odstspartan.bsky.social https://letterboxd.com/ODSTSpartan/https://www.polygon.com/horror/562913/sinners-black-vampire-movies-list-watchhttps://www.neonsplatter.com/editorials/the-neon-splatter-interview-micho-rutare-of-predator-killer-of-killershttps://www.fangoria.com/the-night-of-the-hunter-at-70-religious-horror-noire/https://discussingfilm.net/2025/08/20/6-vampire-movies-to-stream-sinners/
For our final season, we're covering the short life of Martin Goodman's Atlas/Seaboard comics by reviewing all the debut issues from their line. We're joined by Jared from the SWORDS & SCROLLS podcast to talk about WULF THE BARBARIAN, written and drawn by LARRY HAMA with inks by KLAUS JANSON. Hama created a character who's a "barbarian" in name only. "Wulf the Warrior" would have been a better name, but we suspect the shot-callers were chasing Conan's audience. You can read all 4 issues here: https://archive.org/details/wulf-the-barbarian-complete/Wulf%20The%20Barbarian%2001// Watch it on YouTube: https://youtu.be/30JuVrTD7f0 Check out Swords & Scrolls: https://www.goodpencil.com/pod/blog/series/swordsandscrolls/ SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.patreon.com/BronzeAgeMonsters THREADLESS SHOP: https://bronzeagemonsters.threadless.com/ JOIN US ON OUR DISCORD SERVER: https://discord.gg/wdXKUzpEh7
Today we pray to Krom for our revenge in Conan the Barbarian. We discuss the fantasy wish fufillment of Conan's world, the fight against a wild snake cult, and the rise of Arnold as our Action Movie King! Conan hack and slashed his way into our hearts and has ruled ever since, join us as we explore the times of High Fantasy! Synopsis: A powerful warrior seeks to avenge the genocide of his people and the murder of his parents at the hands of a snake cult. Starring: Arnold Schwarzenegger, James Earl Jones, Max Von Sydow, Sandahl Bergman Director: John Milius Help us make our first feature length Messed Up Movie: hthttps://www.indiegogo.com/projects/mr-creamjean-s-hidey-hole-horror-comedy-movie#/ Support the show on the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/messedupmoviespod Watch our newest short film Sugar Tits Now! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sz7leFqqo4g