Podcasts about Hyborian Age

In this week's episode of the Major Spoilers Podcast, Casey Jones takes center stage in IDW's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles spin-off, Conan faces serpent sorcery from Titan Comics, and Magic: The Gathering stirs up controversy with its “Through the Omen Paths” reskin set. Plus, we take a spooky detour into DC's Tales of the Ghost Castle (1975), exploring Bronze Age horror, Filipino artists, and why some of these short stories still creep under your skin. Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers Patron at http://patreon.com/MajorSpoilers. It will help ensure the Major Spoilers Podcast continues far into the future! Join our Discord server and chat with fellow Spoilerites! (https://discord.gg/jWF9BbF) REVIEWS STEPHEN CONAN THE BARBARIAN: SCOURGE OF THE SERPENT #1 Writer: Jim Zub Artist: Ivan Gill Publisher: Titan Comics Cover Price: $4.99 Release Date: September 24, 2025 Conan of Cimmeria has encountered Stygian sorcery and snake-sent creatures many times in his grand adventures, but he has never faced the true unspeakable power of SET until now. The serpent god's influence coils around the Hyborian Age and every other age linked to it. Three stunning supernatural stories will weave together to answer a chilling question of past and present – what is Set's grand plan for humanity and, now it's begun can it be stopped? [rating:3.5/5] You can purchase this issue via our Amazon affiliate link - https://amzn.to/4mreqq7 MATTHEW TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES: CASEY JONES #1 Writer: Alex Paknadel Artist: Amancay Nehuelpan Publisher: IDW Publishing Cover Price: $4.99 Release Date: September 17th, 2025 Spinning directly from the pages of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Casey Jones' first solo miniseries in over thirty years!Casey Jones was shot by D.A. Hale, he's awake, and he has a second chance at life. Instead of taking things slow and smelling the flowers, he's jumping headfirst into the action. Casey is hitting the streets and doing everything he can to protect the people of New York City, but those closest to him think he's pushing too hard. April O'Neil and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, especially Casey's closest friend Raphael, are concerned. Things are only going to get worse as a new strain of mutagen starts changing the shape of New York City, and a brand-new villain threatens everything Casey believes in. From the critically acclaimed team of Alex Paknadel (Sentinels, Batman: Urban Legends, All Against All) and Amancay Nahuelpan (Detective Comics, Green Arrow, Crush & Lobo). [rating:4/5] You can purchase this issue via our Amazon affiliate link - https://amzn.to/3W47t3v RODRIGO Through the Omenpaths (OM1) MtG set Publisher: Hasbro/Wizards of the Coast Release Date: September 25, 2025 Your patience is about to be rewarded! MTG Arena's journey between, around, and across Magic's many storied settings officially begins tomorrow with the release of Through the Omenpaths! There's still time to secure preorder bundles here, and there's always time to gaze adoringly at the full Through the Omenpaths Card Image Gallery. It promises to be a wild ride, so don't forget to pack comfortable shoes and extra socks. [rating: 3.5/5] Check out the card gallery here - https://magic.wizards.com/en/mtgarena/through-the-omenpaths/card-image-gallery DISCUSSION TALES OF THE GHOST CASTLE Writers: Various Artists: Various Publisher: DC Comics Cover Price: $5.97 Welcome Reader, to the terrifying land called Transylvania—home of the original vampires, werewolves, ghouls and monsters that have wrecked havoc across the globe for centuries! We want you to know more about the demons and ghosts who cross your path…unless of course, you're too scared to read on? Enter then, our home—the showplace of Transylvania—and meet a few of our hell-spawned guests! But don't linger too long after these stories are told—else you might become just another of the hundreds of…Tales of Ghost Castle! You can purchase this issue via our Amazon affiliate link - https://amzn.to/4mrtvbg CLOSE Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends!

In this week's episode of the Major Spoilers Podcast, Casey Jones takes center stage in IDW's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles spin-off, Conan faces serpent sorcery from Titan Comics, and Magic: The Gathering stirs up controversy with its “Through the Omen Paths” reskin set. Plus, we take a spooky detour into DC's Tales of the Ghost Castle (1975), exploring Bronze Age horror, Filipino artists, and why some of these short stories still creep under your skin. Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers Patron at http://patreon.com/MajorSpoilers. It will help ensure the Major Spoilers Podcast continues far into the future! Join our Discord server and chat with fellow Spoilerites! (https://discord.gg/jWF9BbF) REVIEWS STEPHEN CONAN THE BARBARIAN: SCOURGE OF THE SERPENT #1 Writer: Jim Zub Artist: Ivan Gill Publisher: Titan Comics Cover Price: $4.99 Release Date: September 24, 2025 Conan of Cimmeria has encountered Stygian sorcery and snake-sent creatures many times in his grand adventures, but he has never faced the true unspeakable power of SET until now. The serpent god's influence coils around the Hyborian Age and every other age linked to it. Three stunning supernatural stories will weave together to answer a chilling question of past and present – what is Set's grand plan for humanity and, now it's begun can it be stopped? [rating:3.5/5] You can purchase this issue via our Amazon affiliate link - https://amzn.to/4mreqq7 MATTHEW TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES: CASEY JONES #1 Writer: Alex Paknadel Artist: Amancay Nehuelpan Publisher: IDW Publishing Cover Price: $4.99 Release Date: September 17th, 2025 Spinning directly from the pages of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Casey Jones' first solo miniseries in over thirty years!Casey Jones was shot by D.A. Hale, he's awake, and he has a second chance at life. Instead of taking things slow and smelling the flowers, he's jumping headfirst into the action. Casey is hitting the streets and doing everything he can to protect the people of New York City, but those closest to him think he's pushing too hard. April O'Neil and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, especially Casey's closest friend Raphael, are concerned. Things are only going to get worse as a new strain of mutagen starts changing the shape of New York City, and a brand-new villain threatens everything Casey believes in. From the critically acclaimed team of Alex Paknadel (Sentinels, Batman: Urban Legends, All Against All) and Amancay Nahuelpan (Detective Comics, Green Arrow, Crush & Lobo). [rating:4/5] You can purchase this issue via our Amazon affiliate link - https://amzn.to/3W47t3v RODRIGO Through the Omenpaths (OM1) MtG set Publisher: Hasbro/Wizards of the Coast Release Date: September 25, 2025 Your patience is about to be rewarded! MTG Arena's journey between, around, and across Magic's many storied settings officially begins tomorrow with the release of Through the Omenpaths! There's still time to secure preorder bundles here, and there's always time to gaze adoringly at the full Through the Omenpaths Card Image Gallery. It promises to be a wild ride, so don't forget to pack comfortable shoes and extra socks. [rating: 3.5/5] Check out the card gallery here - https://magic.wizards.com/en/mtgarena/through-the-omenpaths/card-image-gallery DISCUSSION TALES OF THE GHOST CASTLE Writers: Various Artists: Various Publisher: DC Comics Cover Price: $5.97 Welcome Reader, to the terrifying land called Transylvania—home of the original vampires, werewolves, ghouls and monsters that have wrecked havoc across the globe for centuries! We want you to know more about the demons and ghosts who cross your path…unless of course, you're too scared to read on? Enter then, our home—the showplace of Transylvania—and meet a few of our hell-spawned guests! But don't linger too long after these stories are told—else you might become just another of the hundreds of…Tales of Ghost Castle! You can purchase this issue via our Amazon affiliate link - https://amzn.to/4mrtvbg CLOSE Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends!

Red Sonja It's been an age since we've seen Red Sonja... a Hyborian Age in fact! Since the characters creation in 1934, her adaption to comics in 1973 and the first film's release in 1985, she has caught the minds of innumerable great creators, artists and storytellers. She has also shown up in this film. After 2008's aborted Robert Rodriguez helmed version which was to star Rose McGowan, it's been a long time between drinks for the OG beautiful barbarian. it's obviously harder to get actors interested in scale mail bikinis in the modern market... it seems you just have to wait long enough and drop the budget enough that eventually someone just says "Screw it, why not?" and thats how we got here... All four of the review team are in for this review, "Occasionally Red Jill", "Pleasantly Earth-toned Peta", and "Concerningly Puce Dion". Though they are all mightily annoyed with "No Confirmed Colour Quinny" for his terrible choice... He's in movie-choosing-jail for a while yet to come... Synopsis The film follows the adventures of the nomad barbarian Sonja, who unites a group of unlikely warriors to face off against Dragan and his deadly consort Annisia. https://youtu.be/Lk7ItIJwAhE?si=Q1L00K3xC2kWIRvK As always, a Hyborian high five to the barbarian and babe-arians who join in with the conversation on the Twitch stream, live each Tuesday night at 7:30pm AEDT. And an especially huge thanks to any of the generous stop-motion cycplopses who are kind enough to support us by smashing a tip in our jar via Ko-Fi, or subscribing on twitch... every bit helps us to keep the gladiator pits mucked out and the scale mail polished.... If you feel so inclined drop us a sub we really love them, The more subby mc-sub-faces we get, the more Emotes You get! https://youtu.be/G0AQ3bVkDF0?si=t9S0hhSS_qJEwDbi https://youtu.be/lyaWU4l2Eso?si=Ra1LRKgp_9LPhJYr WE WANT YOUR FEEDBACK! Send in voicemails or emails with your opinions on this show (or any others) to info@theperiodictableofawesome.com Please make sure to join our social networks too!  We're on: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TPToA/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/TPToA Facebook: www.facebook.com/PeriodicTableOfAwesome Instagram: www.instagram.com/theperiodictableofawesome/  

Send us a textIn 1982 Arnold Schwarzenegger stepped into the sandals of one of pulp's most celebrated heroes and, what was likely the most on point casting in the history of cinema, became legend. Conan the Barbarian.There is a common quote from that film, bandied about by fans, but it's not my favorite. My favorite quote from the film and my favorite scene come at the end of the picture.“Crom, I have never prayed to you before. I have no tongue for it. No one, not even you, will remember if we were good men or bad. Why we fought, or why we died. All that matters is that two stood against many. That's what's important! Valor pleases you, Crom... so grant me one request. Grant me revenge! And if you do not listen, then to HELL with you!”To me, that was ConanOver the years the Conan archetype has been shoehorned into many games, Of course I'm looking at the very poor attempt in D&D called the Barbarian class. You might like the class, but it's not Conan, and make no mistake it was supposed to be Conan when it was introduced.In 1985 TSR tried to cash in with its own Conan RPG. In 1989 Steve Jackson Games came out with a Conan supplement for GURPS. In 2004 Mongoose Publishing launched their Conan: The Roleplaying Game which was a d20 variant. And in 2017 Modiphius released a 2d20 version called Conan: Adventures in an Age Undreamed Of.All of these games had various levels of success. I mean it's Conan, it doesn't take much for people to pick up the book and several of them were held in high regard. Personally I never found one that really clicked for me. I gave the GURPS version a try, but it just felt a little flat.Then Monolith Board Games Kickstarted Conan the Hyborian Age. This rules light system approached the barbarian and Robert E. Howards tales differently then the other versions. In Conan the Hyborian Age the story mattered. The rules were simple and left the door open for narrative to push the story. Or at least that's what the Kickstarter said.So I backed it and when I downloaded a copy of the core rulebook something special happened.I got excited. I don't know what it was, maybe it was the fantastic art, maybe it was a focus on Robert E. Howard's stories, maybe it was the very simplistic combat system, maybe it was the magic system that pulled your own life to fuel the spells, or maybe they just found the perfect combination.I had to play this thing. So I hit up the Thursday night group and said “What do you guys think about playing a Conan game?”The rest as they say is history.On this episode Mike, Christina and I are going to talk about the new Conan: They Hyborian Age TTRPG. We will talk about the core rules, the book itself and the good, the great, and the bad we've come across after playing it for a couple of months.And just to give you a little heads up for the episode.I absolutely love this game.Christina, let's start with you. What's your history with Conan and what did you initially think when I suggested playing it?[Kick to Christina]Mike, same question, what did you think about Conan going into the game?[Kick to Mike]

Jace welcomes writer Jim Zub to talk about Conan the barbarian as he begins his third year writing the adventures of Robert E. Howard's classic hero of the Hyborian Age. Jim talks about creating the balance between the classic prose of Howard's stories while still drawing from the classic Bronze Age of Conan stories. Regardless of which era of Conan is your favorite, there is something for everyone here. Jim has been building to the Scourage of the Serpent event for awhiile and Conan is going to be challenged as he never has been before, but that is only the beginning of what what Titan has planned for Conan for the remainder of 2025. We are also getting a fully painted issue #25. Also Jim hints at a brand new villain coming soon, Join us to get caught up on all things Conan.

Welcome back to Not A Bomb! This is the podcast where we explore some of cinema's biggest box office failures and decide whether they deserve a second chance. We are celebrating five years of discussing cinematic flops! Behold! In the age of steel and shadow, the warriors of Not a Bomb gather 'round the blazing fire to speak of a long-forgotten legend—Red Sonja, the first of Marvel's sagas to stride onto the silver screen. With flame-haired fury, she is portrayed by the statuesque shield-maiden Brigitte Nielsen. Beside her, the mighty Arnold of the House Schwarzenegger appears—not as Conan the Cimmerian, but as some other sword-swinging warlord, lost to the winds of poor writing.Lo! The tale sought to ride the wave of the Hyborian Age, yet it faltered like a drunk on a dragon's back. Scorned by the masses and mocked by the scribes, Red Sonja was cast into the abyss of forgotten films.But fear not, wanderers of cult cinema! For this day, a champion rises! Kevin, blood-brother to the podcast, joins the fray—his insight as sharp as Valeria's blade—as the trio cleaves through the chaos of camp and carnage.Is Red Sonja worthy of your precious hours? Or should it be banished to the lands of bad movie exile? Only one way to know—summon the episode and listen, if ye dare!Not A Bomb has plenty of news designs in our Merch store! Head over to the Not A Bomb Tee Public store and check them out. Special thanks to Ted Blair for the amazing designs!We're committed to hearing your feedback and suggestions. If there's a cinematic flop you'd like us to delve into, please reach out to us at NotABombPod@gmail.com or through our contact page. Your reviews and feedback are what drive us. If you enjoy our content, consider leaving a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify.Cast: Brad, Troy, Kevin

Step back into the Hyborian Age as the Born to Watch team revisits the sword-swinging, snake-worshipping, bass-drum-thumping fantasy epic that turned Arnold Schwarzenegger from a musclebound oddity into a bona fide cinematic icon. In this week's episode, Matt, Damo, and Will the Worky unsheath their mics and tackle John Milius' 1982 cult classic in our Conan the Barbarian (1982) Review, a film where dialogue is sparse, but biceps and barbarism are abundant.From the first clang of steel to the last decapitated villain, the team dissects how Conan carved a path for modern sword-and-sorcery flicks. They marvel at Basil Poledouris' thunderous score, which practically carries the film on its symphonic shoulders, because let's face it, Arnie wasn't hired for his monologues (all 76 words of them). The music, paired with breathtaking cinematography and operatic violence, sets a tone so grand it makes modern blockbusters feel like children's theatre.Matt reminisces about watching Conan far too young, the kind of early exposure to gore and magic that forges lifelong genre fans, or scars. Damo is surprised by how little he remembered and how much more there was to appreciate in the rewatch, especially the high fantasy structure and iconic character archetypes. Meanwhile, while watching it for the first time, Will finds joy in the bizarre mix of stoic barbarism and pseudo-philosophy, and even draws connections to his favourite cult flicks.The team dives deep into the lore, from Nietzsche quotes (anachronistically inserted, of course) to the Riddle of Steel, and unpacks Conan's journey from orphaned child to vengeful demigod. They salute James Earl Jones' haunting performance as Thulsa Doom, complete with snake eyes and an even more chilling voice and appreciate how he lends gravitas to a film otherwise packed with loincloths and camo body paint.There's plenty of laughs, too. From the bizarrely tame “orgy” scene (more twister than temptation) to the ineptitude of Thulsa Doom's guards who fall like dominoes, no absurdity is safe. The guys revel in the moments where the film leans into camp, noting that sometimes a little cheese makes the fantasy feast even better.But it's not all satire and side-eyes. They pay proper homage to the movie's impact on pop culture and its clear influence on everything from Game of Thrones to Willow. There's admiration for the throwback practical effects, the majestic (if questionably choreographed) sword fights, and the sheer cinematic ambition that poured from every dust-covered frame.Of course, no Born to Watch episode would be complete without some detours into the ridiculous. You'll hear about suspiciously hygienic cave-dwellers, the logistics of snake cult recruitment, and even a story involving an orgy, a wall, and a very confident swinger. Yep, it's that kind of episode. So, whether you're a lifelong Conan fan or just now discovering that sword and sorcery can be both epic and unintentionally hilarious, this episode is a glorious deep-dive into a film that helped define 1980s fantasy cinema and the Born to Watch crew wouldn't have it any other way.Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts!Join the conversation:Is Conan the most iconic role of Arnold's career?Does Basil Poledouris' score make this an all-time great?What's the most badass moment in the film?Please drop us a voicemail at BornToWatch.com.au and be part of the show!#BornToWatch #ConanTheBarbarian #ArnoldSchwarzenegger #SwordAndSorcery #80sMovies #FantasyEpic #MoviePodcast #BasilPoledouris #JamesEarlJones #CultClassics

This '80s flick is one of our generation's defining fantasy films. Set in the harsh, mythic world of the Hyborian Age, the story follows an epic warrior on his quest for vengeance against the sinister Thulsa Doom. This necromancer destroyed his village and left him an orphan. Upon its release, the film garnered mixed reviews—praised for its stunning production design and thrilling action, but criticized for its heavy dose of violence and subpar acting performances. Despite this, it was a box-office hit and found lasting success in home video markets. So grab your steel weapon, prepare for battle, and watch out for snake arrows as Tim Williams and guest co-hosts Gerry D from "Totally Rad Podcast" and Laramy Wells from "Moving Panels Podcast" discuss “Conan the Barbarian” from 1982 on this episode of the 80s Flick Flashback.Here are some additional behind-the-scenes trivia we were unable to cover in this episode:Arnold Schwarzenegger had retired from professional bodybuilding after winning the 1975 Mr. Olympia contest. While training for his role in "Conan the Barbarian," he got back into such good shape that he decided to enter the 1980 Mr. Olympia contest. He won the contest, although there was significant controversy over whether he deserved the victory.The brief scene featuring an older Conan sitting on the throne of Aquilonia was filmed in 1980, before most of the other filming. This footage was initially intended to serve as a trailer, but John Milius decided to use it as the film's opening sequence. Following concerns from the producers, the scene was moved to the end of the film.Sources:Wikipedia, IMDB, BoxOfficeMojohttps://movieweb.com/facts-about-conan-the-barbarian-you-didnt-know/Some sections were composed by ChatGPTWe'd love to hear your thoughts on our podcast! You can share your feedback with us via email or social media. Your opinions are incredibly valuable to us, and we'd be so grateful to know what you enjoyed about our show. If we missed anything or if you have any suggestions for 80s movies, we'd love to hear them too! If you're feeling extra supportive, you can even become a subscription member through "Buy Me A Coffee". For more details and other fun extensions of our podcast, check out this link. Thank you for your support!https://linktr.ee/80sFlickFlashback

EPISODE 195: An American Original! – No apologies, no half-measures, all fire. (ft. Joe Buttice) Episode Description: This week, Jason is joined by Joe Buttice (Reel Spoilers) to lock and load a ranking of five films tied to the myth, the man, the cigar-smoking cinema warlord: John Milius. Whether writing frontier survival epics or directing operatic war fantasies, Milius brought a thunderous, unapologetic voice to American film. Strap in for manifest destiny, surfboard theology, Cimmerian steel, and teenage guerrilla warfare. Films Ranked: Jeremiah Johnson (1972, writer) – The loner as legend in a snow-covered survivalist western. Dillinger (1973) – Milius's directorial debut, mixing gangster cool with mythic Americana. Big Wednesday (1978) – A lyrical, wave-soaked ode to brotherhood and the end of an era. Conan the Barbarian (1982) – Barbarism, Nietzsche, and epic vengeance in the Hyborian Age. Red Dawn (1984) – Wolverines! Teenage insurgents defend America in a Cold War fever dream. IN THIS EPISODE: Joe defends Red Dawn as both fantasy and prophecy Jason meditates on Big Wednesday as the most personal of war films The complicated politics, masculine myth-making, and the man behind the bombast    

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We have some very deep thoughts about Strange Adventures from DC Comics on this week's show. We also review Conan: Battle of the Black Stone #4 from Titan Comics, The Ultimates #7 from Marvel Comics, and Missing on the Moon #1 from Mad Cave Studios! Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers Patron at http://patreon.com/MajorSpoilers. It will help ensure the Major Spoilers Podcast continues far into the future! Join our Discord server and chat with fellow Spoilerites! (https://discord.gg/jWF9BbF) RPG NEWS Rodrigo wrote an expansion for the Beacon RPG system! Check out Prismaxia here https://pirategonzalezgames.itch.io/prismaxia REVIEWS STEPHEN CONAN: BATTLE OF THE BLACK STONE #4 Writer: Jim Zub Artist: Jonas Scharf Publisher: Titan Comics Cover Price: $3.99 Release Date: December 04, 2024 CONAN OF CIMMERIA is haunted by shadows, living nightmares connected to a mysterious eye symbol etched in BLACK STONE. An unspeakable evil looms over the Hyborian Age and every age connected to it... and it will take more than a lone barbarian to stop its relentless march upon time, space, and sanity. [rating:3.5/5] You can purchase this issue via our Amazon affiliate link - https://amzn.to/49bXAXn MATTHEW THE ULTIMATES #7 Writer: Deniz Camp Artist: Juan Frigeri Publisher: Marvel Comics Cover Price: $4.99 Release Date: December 4, 2024 WHO ARE THE ULTIMATES? A NEW STORY ARC BEGINS! Perfect jumping-on point for the uninitiated! The aftermath of the explosive last issue - including the loss of a major member! Join the Ultimates in their secret HQ as they regroup and launch their bold new plan to change the world! [rating:2.5/5] You can purchase this issue via our Amazon affiliate link - https://amzn.to/3ODyHKB RODRIGO MISSING ON THE MOON #1 Writer: Cory Crater Artist: Damian Couceiro Publisher: Mad Cave Studios Cover Price: $4.99 Release Date: Dec 18, 2024 "The year is 1997, and crime on the Moon runs rampant...and in the Lunar colony of Buzztown, a billionaire's daughter has just gone missing. Washed-up private investigator Daniel Schwinn is tasked with finding the missing child, but in the process discovers a dark conspiracy stemming back decades... Schwinn will have to navigate a world of undead drug addicts, mechanized robocops, and blue-skinned Soviets known as Darksiders to discover the truth. In doing so, he'll have to confront his own allegiances, and try to atone for past mistakes since resurfaced. [rating: 3.5/5] You can purchase this issue via our Amazon affiliate link - https://amzn.to/4eW1qFn DISCUSSION STRANGE ADVENTURES Writer: Tom King Artist: Mich Gerads and Evan Shaner Publisher DC Comics Cover Price: $24.74 Release Date: December 2021 Adam Strange is the hero of Rann, a man famous throughout the galaxy for his bravery and honor. After leading his adopted home to victory in a great planetary war, Adam and his wife Alanna retire to Earth, where they are greeted by cheers, awards, and parades. But not all is as happy and nice as it seems, as the decisions Adam made during battles on Rann come back to haunt his family and threaten the entire DC Universe. Now his fate rests in the hands of one of his fellow heroes, Mr. Terrific, who must choose between saving Adam or the world. Collects Strange Adventures #1-12. CLOSE Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com Call the Major Spoilers Hotline at (785) 727-1939. A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends!

We have some very deep thoughts about Strange Adventures from DC Comics on this week's show. We also review Conan: Battle of the Black Stone #4 from Titan Comics, The Ultimates #7 from Marvel Comics, and Missing on the Moon #1 from Mad Cave Studios! Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers Patron at http://patreon.com/MajorSpoilers. It will help ensure the Major Spoilers Podcast continues far into the future! Join our Discord server and chat with fellow Spoilerites! (https://discord.gg/jWF9BbF) RPG NEWS Rodrigo wrote an expansion for the Beacon RPG system! Check out Prismaxia here https://pirategonzalezgames.itch.io/prismaxia REVIEWS STEPHEN CONAN: BATTLE OF THE BLACK STONE #4 Writer: Jim Zub Artist: Jonas Scharf Publisher: Titan Comics Cover Price: $3.99 Release Date: December 04, 2024 CONAN OF CIMMERIA is haunted by shadows, living nightmares connected to a mysterious eye symbol etched in BLACK STONE. An unspeakable evil looms over the Hyborian Age and every age connected to it... and it will take more than a lone barbarian to stop its relentless march upon time, space, and sanity. [rating:3.5/5] You can purchase this issue via our Amazon affiliate link - https://amzn.to/49bXAXn MATTHEW THE ULTIMATES #7 Writer: Deniz Camp Artist: Juan Frigeri Publisher: Marvel Comics Cover Price: $4.99 Release Date: December 4, 2024 WHO ARE THE ULTIMATES? A NEW STORY ARC BEGINS! Perfect jumping-on point for the uninitiated! The aftermath of the explosive last issue - including the loss of a major member! Join the Ultimates in their secret HQ as they regroup and launch their bold new plan to change the world! [rating:2.5/5] You can purchase this issue via our Amazon affiliate link - https://amzn.to/3ODyHKB RODRIGO MISSING ON THE MOON #1 Writer: Cory Crater Artist: Damian Couceiro Publisher: Mad Cave Studios Cover Price: $4.99 Release Date: Dec 18, 2024 "The year is 1997, and crime on the Moon runs rampant...and in the Lunar colony of Buzztown, a billionaire's daughter has just gone missing. Washed-up private investigator Daniel Schwinn is tasked with finding the missing child, but in the process discovers a dark conspiracy stemming back decades... Schwinn will have to navigate a world of undead drug addicts, mechanized robocops, and blue-skinned Soviets known as Darksiders to discover the truth. In doing so, he'll have to confront his own allegiances, and try to atone for past mistakes since resurfaced. [rating: 3.5/5] You can purchase this issue via our Amazon affiliate link - https://amzn.to/4eW1qFn DISCUSSION STRANGE ADVENTURES Writer: Tom King Artist: Mich Gerads and Evan Shaner Publisher DC Comics Cover Price: $24.74 Release Date: December 2021 Adam Strange is the hero of Rann, a man famous throughout the galaxy for his bravery and honor. After leading his adopted home to victory in a great planetary war, Adam and his wife Alanna retire to Earth, where they are greeted by cheers, awards, and parades. But not all is as happy and nice as it seems, as the decisions Adam made during battles on Rann come back to haunt his family and threaten the entire DC Universe. Now his fate rests in the hands of one of his fellow heroes, Mr. Terrific, who must choose between saving Adam or the world. Collects Strange Adventures #1-12. CLOSE Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com Call the Major Spoilers Hotline at (785) 727-1939. A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends!

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We wrap our look at Image Comics' Dark Ride series! We also review Conan: Battle of the Black Stone #1 and Battletoads: Lost Adventure from Titan Comics and Justice Society of America #11 from DC Comics. We have many thoughts and are ready to share them with you! Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers Patron at http://patreon.com/MajorSpoilers. It will help ensure the Major Spoilers Podcast continues far into the future! Join our Discord server and chat with fellow Spoilerites! (https://discord.gg/jWF9BbF) REVIEWS STEPHEN CONAN: BATTLE OF THE BLACK STONE #1 Writer: Jim Zub Aritst: Jonas Scharf Publisher: TItan Comics Cover Price: $3.99 Release Date: September 4, 2024 CONAN OF CIMMERIA IS HAUNTED BY SHADOWS, LIVING NIGHTMARES CONNECTED TO A MYSTERIOUS EYE SYMBOL ETCHED IN BLACK STONE. An unspeakable evil looms over the Hyborian Age and every age connected to it... and it will take more than a lone barbarian to stop its relentless march upon time, space, and sanity. BATTLE OF THE BLACK STONE, an epic new CONAN EVENT from Heroic Signatures and Titan Comics, begins HERE, from Jim Zub (Conan the Barbarian, Dungeons & Dragons) and artist Jonas Scharf (Dark X-Men, Basilisk)! [rating:5/5] You can purchase this issue via our Amazon affiliate link - https://amzn.to/4dNMKbs MATTHEW JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA #11 Writer: Geoff Johns Artist: Marco Santucci Publisher: DC Comics Cover Price: $3.99 Release Date: September 4, 2024 As Huntress pushes to recruit the Harlequin's Son, the Legionnaire enacts his plans against the JSA! What does this mean for the future of the world's first superteam?! [rating:3/5] You can purchase this issue via our Amazon affiliate link - https://amzn.to/3zfgW08 RODRIGO BATTLE TOADS: THE LOST ADVENTURE Writer: Simon Furman Artist: Genolet Publisher: Titan Comics Cover Price: $14.99 Release Date: September 25, 2024 The graphic novel prequel to the 2020 Battletoads game Dive back into the badass world of Battletoads with The Lost Adventure, as Pimple, Rash, and Zitz face a horde of powerful opponents. The toadular trio participate in The Grand Fistival, a battle royale which gathered the strongest fighters in the universe. But a secret plot looms in the sewers of the celebration. Will the Toads prevail, or will their bond be tested by an out-of-this-world brawl? Uncover the rich stinkin' history of Battletoads, a videogame franchise by Rare, which has seen the Toady trio battle valiantly against intergalactic evil. Whether you are a longtime Battletoads follower or newcomer to the series, The Lost Adventure marks one of the franchise's greatest spectacles. Collecting BATTLETOADS: THE LOST ADVENTURE #1-3. [rating: 3.5/5] You can purchase this issue via our Amazon affiliate link - https://amzn.to/47kR8wg DISCUSSION DARK RIDE Volume 3 Writer: Joshua Williamson Artist: Andrei Bresson, Adriano Lucas Publisher: Image Comics Release Date: July 9, 2024 Cover Price: $14.99 Dark Ride Pluges towards it's thrilling conclusion! Now, that Sam knows who put the “Devil” in Devil Land, it's time to take a ride on his father's first creation--The Devil's Due--to save a loved one. You can purchase this issue via our Amazon affiliate link - https://amzn.to/3XfYxbp CLOSE Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com Call the Major Spoilers Hotline at (785) 727-1939. A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends!

We wrap our look at Image Comics' Dark Ride series! We also review Conan: Battle of the Black Stone #1 and Battletoads: Lost Adventure from Titan Comics and Justice Society of America #11 from DC Comics. We have many thoughts and are ready to share them with you! Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers Patron at http://patreon.com/MajorSpoilers. It will help ensure the Major Spoilers Podcast continues far into the future! Join our Discord server and chat with fellow Spoilerites! (https://discord.gg/jWF9BbF) REVIEWS STEPHEN CONAN: BATTLE OF THE BLACK STONE #1 Writer: Jim Zub Aritst: Jonas Scharf Publisher: TItan Comics Cover Price: $3.99 Release Date: September 4, 2024 CONAN OF CIMMERIA IS HAUNTED BY SHADOWS, LIVING NIGHTMARES CONNECTED TO A MYSTERIOUS EYE SYMBOL ETCHED IN BLACK STONE. An unspeakable evil looms over the Hyborian Age and every age connected to it... and it will take more than a lone barbarian to stop its relentless march upon time, space, and sanity. BATTLE OF THE BLACK STONE, an epic new CONAN EVENT from Heroic Signatures and Titan Comics, begins HERE, from Jim Zub (Conan the Barbarian, Dungeons & Dragons) and artist Jonas Scharf (Dark X-Men, Basilisk)! [rating:5/5] You can purchase this issue via our Amazon affiliate link - https://amzn.to/4dNMKbs MATTHEW JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA #11 Writer: Geoff Johns Artist: Marco Santucci Publisher: DC Comics Cover Price: $3.99 Release Date: September 4, 2024 As Huntress pushes to recruit the Harlequin's Son, the Legionnaire enacts his plans against the JSA! What does this mean for the future of the world's first superteam?! [rating:3/5] You can purchase this issue via our Amazon affiliate link - https://amzn.to/3zfgW08 RODRIGO BATTLE TOADS: THE LOST ADVENTURE Writer: Simon Furman Artist: Genolet Publisher: Titan Comics Cover Price: $14.99 Release Date: September 25, 2024 The graphic novel prequel to the 2020 Battletoads game Dive back into the badass world of Battletoads with The Lost Adventure, as Pimple, Rash, and Zitz face a horde of powerful opponents. The toadular trio participate in The Grand Fistival, a battle royale which gathered the strongest fighters in the universe. But a secret plot looms in the sewers of the celebration. Will the Toads prevail, or will their bond be tested by an out-of-this-world brawl? Uncover the rich stinkin' history of Battletoads, a videogame franchise by Rare, which has seen the Toady trio battle valiantly against intergalactic evil. Whether you are a longtime Battletoads follower or newcomer to the series, The Lost Adventure marks one of the franchise's greatest spectacles. Collecting BATTLETOADS: THE LOST ADVENTURE #1-3. [rating: 3.5/5] You can purchase this issue via our Amazon affiliate link - https://amzn.to/47kR8wg DISCUSSION DARK RIDE Volume 3 Writer: Joshua Williamson Artist: Andrei Bresson, Adriano Lucas Publisher: Image Comics Release Date: July 9, 2024 Cover Price: $14.99 Dark Ride Pluges towards it's thrilling conclusion! Now, that Sam knows who put the “Devil” in Devil Land, it's time to take a ride on his father's first creation--The Devil's Due--to save a loved one. You can purchase this issue via our Amazon affiliate link - https://amzn.to/3XfYxbp CLOSE Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com Call the Major Spoilers Hotline at (785) 727-1939. A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends!

Send us a Text Message.The Summer of Action arrives in the Hyborian Age! Brother Brian joins us, as we discuss the Riddle of Steel, the Wheel of Pain, the Tree of Woe, the Mountain of Power, and other elements related to the film adventures of Conan the Cimmerian.Do you want to live forever? If you do, you may as well listen to a really lengthy podcast episode featuring Conan the Barbarian (1982), Conan the Destroyer (1984), and Conan the Barbarian (2011). Let us tell you of the days of high adventure!

You can now text us anonymously to leave feedback, suggest future content or simply hurl abuse at us. We'll read out any texts we receive on the show. Click here to try it out!Welcome back to Bad Dads Film Review! Today, we're traveling back to the Hyborian Age with a deep dive into the 1983 epic fantasy film, Conan the Barbarian. Directed by John Milius and starring Arnold Schwarzenegger in the titular role, this film not only launched Schwarzenegger into superstardom but also set a high standard for fantasy epics of its time.Conan the Barbarian immerses viewers in a fantastical, prehistoric world of magic, myth, and merciless warfare. The story begins with young Conan witnessing the brutal massacre of his parents and villagers by the vicious warlord Thulsa Doom, played menacingly by James Earl Jones. This event sets Conan on a path of revenge that shapes the core of the film.After being enslaved and then rising as a skilled gladiator, Conan is freed and begins his quest to avenge his parents' death. Along his journey, he encounters several allies, including the fierce warrior Valeria (Sandahl Bergman) and the cunning archer Subotai (Gerry Lopez). Together, they navigate a world riddled with sorcery, fierce creatures, and ruthless enemies. Conan's journey is not just one of vengeance but also one of self-discovery and destiny.At its core, Conan the Barbarian explores themes of power, corruption, and the resilience of the human spirit. The film portrays Conan's transformation from a vengeful warrior to a legendary hero, paralleling his personal growth with his battles against larger-than-life adversaries.For fans of the fantasy genre and epic storytelling, Conan the Barbarian remains a must-watch for its ground-breaking approach to sword-and-sorcery films. Its influence is evident in many later works in the genre, making it a seminal piece in cinematic history.So grab your swords and join us on this epic adventure as we revisit Conan the Barbarian, exploring the depths of its mythical world and the heights of its cinematic achievements. Whether you're a longtime fan or a newcomer to the tale of Conan, there's plenty to discover and discuss in this iconic film.

Robert E. Howard with The Hyborian Age audiobook! Explore the rich history and lore of Conan the Barbarian's universe, brought to life through vivid storytelling and captivating narration. Perfect for fans of fantasy and adventure. Subscribe for more classic tales and join us on this legendary journey!#Audiobook #RobertEHoward #ConanTheBarbarian #Fantasy #conan --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/audiblyaudiobooks/support

Bite into a burrito with writer Elwin Cotman as we discuss why forcing science fictional elements into non-science fictional stories can weaken them, the interdimensional cross-genre story cycle he hopes to write someday about a wrestling family, the way the novella is his natural length, why he loves Robert E. Howard's Hyborian Age stories, how to create compelling metaphors and similes, the way rereading Tama Janowitz's Slaves of New York helped him with the connective tissue of his own sentences, the reason Mary Gaitskill is the world's greatest living writer, and much more.

Furiosa is here for dusty dirty revenge, wasteland-style, while Red Sonja is rocking some Hyborian Age retribution  – but regardless of locale, DON'T ask either of these ladies to smile… #furiosa #madmax #chrishemsworth #anyataylorjoy #redsonya #arnoldschwarzenegger #brigittenielsen #twinkies

Robert E. Howard (1906–1936) was an influential American author primarily known for his contributions to the genres of fantasy, horror, and adventure fiction. He is best remembered as the creator of Conan the Barbarian, a character who has become an iconic figure in popular culture. Born in Peaster, Texas, Howard demonstrated a keen interest in storytelling from a young age. He began writing fiction in his teens, and by his early twenties, he had already begun to make a name for himself in the pulp magazine market. Howard's stories were published in a variety of popular magazines of the time, including "Weird Tales," "Strange Tales," and "Fight Stories." Howard's most famous creation, Conan the Barbarian, first appeared in the story "The Phoenix on the Sword," published in "Weird Tales" in 1932. Conan, a fierce and cunning warrior from the fictional Hyborian Age, quickly captivated readers with his adventures in a world filled with sorcery, monsters, and intrigue. The character's popularity endured long after Howard's death and has inspired countless adaptations in various media, including books, comics, films, and video games. In addition to Conan, Howard created numerous other memorable characters and settings, such as Solomon Kane, Bran Mak Morn, and the mythical land of Hyperborea. His writing style was characterized by vivid descriptions, fast-paced action, and a knack for creating atmospheric settings. Tragically, Howard's life was cut short when he took his own life at the age of 30. The reasons behind his suicide remain the subject of speculation, but it is widely believed that personal struggles, including his mother's failing health and financial difficulties, contributed to his decision. Despite his untimely death, Robert E. Howard's legacy endures through his influential body of work. His stories continue to entertain and inspire readers, and his impact on the fantasy genre remains profound, cementing his place as one of the most significant writers of speculative fiction in the 20th century. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, we get the rare opportunity to look at two takes on the same story, as we examine Marvel Comics and Dark Horse Comics' adaptation of Robert E. Howard's "The Slithering Shadow." We also review Savage Dragon #267 from Image Comics, Red Sonja #7 from Dynamite Entertainment, and Charred Remains #2 from Mad Cave Studios. Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers Patron at http://patreon.com/MajorSpoilers. It will help ensure the Major Spoilers Podcast continues far into the future! Join our Discord server and chat with fellow Spoilerites! (https://discord.gg/jWF9BbF) REVIEWS STEPHEN RED SONJA #7 Writer: Torunn Gronbekk Artist: Walter Geovani Publisher: Dynamite Entertainment Cover Price: $3.99 Release Date: January 24, 2024 In this issue: The source of "His Master's Voice" stands revealed, and now Sonja is face-to-face with the greatest threat Hyboria has ever known. Will the She-Devil kneel before [REDACTED]? Don't bet on it! [rating:4/5] MATTHEW SAVAGE DRAGON #267 Writer: Erik Larsen Artist: Erik Larsen Publisher: Image Comics Cover Price: $9.99 Release Date: January 17, 2024 CELEBRATING 30 YEARS OF THE ONGOING SAVAGE DRAGON SERIES! Savage Dragon's adopted daughter Angel gets married to Frank Darling, Jr. at long last! Paul Dragon gives away the bride! Malcolm Dragon is the best man! Maxine is the maid of honor! But no superhero wedding is complete without a looming menace hellbent on making the happy occasion a living nightmare! [rating:4/5] RODRIGO CHARRED REMAINS #2 Writer: Anthony Cleveland Artist: Andrea Mutti Publisher: Mad Cave Studios Cover Price: $4.99 Release Date: January 31, 2024 Vic's dreams of the Fire Man are becoming more and more real, but he refuses to admit to Amy what he saw in the flames. Meanwhile, Amy is searching for her friend who was nearly lost to the blaze, but there's something Patricia Lefeu isn't saying about Hope's House. Secrets spread nearly as quickly as fire in this town... [rating: 4/5] DISCUSSION CONAN: Xuthal of the Dusk "The Slithering Shadow" is one of the original short stories starring the fictional sword and sorcery hero Conan the Cimmerian, written by American author Robert E. Howard and first published in the September 1933 issue of Weird Tales magazine. "The Slithering Shadow" is the original title, but the story is also known as "Xuthal of the Dusk" in further publications. It is set in the pseudo-historical Hyborian Age, and concerns Conan discovering a lost city in a remote desert while encountering a Lovecraftian demon known as Thog. The story was republished in the collections The Sword of Conan (Gnome Press, 1952) and Conan the Adventurer (Lancer Books, 1966). It has more recently been published in the collections The Conan Chronicles Volume 1: The People of the Black Circle (Gollancz, 2000) as "The Slithering Shadow" and in Conan of Cimmeria: Volume One (1932-1933) (Wandering Star, 2002) and The Coming of Conan the Cimmerian (Del Rey, 2003) as "Xuthal of the Dusk." The story was adapted by Roy Thomas, John Buscema and Alfredo Alcala in Savage Sword of Conan #20, then by Fred Van Lente and Guiu Vilanova in Conan the Avenger #13-15 (2015). CLOSE Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com Call the Major Spoilers Hotline at (785) 727-1939. A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends!

This week, we get the rare opportunity to look at two takes on the same story, as we examine Marvel Comics and Dark Horse Comics' adaptation of Robert E. Howard's "The Slithering Shadow." We also review Savage Dragon #267 from Image Comics, Red Sonja #7 from Dynamite Entertainment, and Charred Remains #2 from Mad Cave Studios. Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers Patron at http://patreon.com/MajorSpoilers. It will help ensure the Major Spoilers Podcast continues far into the future! Join our Discord server and chat with fellow Spoilerites! (https://discord.gg/jWF9BbF) REVIEWS STEPHEN RED SONJA #7 Writer: Torunn Gronbekk Artist: Walter Geovani Publisher: Dynamite Entertainment Cover Price: $3.99 Release Date: January 24, 2024 In this issue: The source of "His Master's Voice" stands revealed, and now Sonja is face-to-face with the greatest threat Hyboria has ever known. Will the She-Devil kneel before [REDACTED]? Don't bet on it! [rating:4/5] MATTHEW SAVAGE DRAGON #267 Writer: Erik Larsen Artist: Erik Larsen Publisher: Image Comics Cover Price: $9.99 Release Date: January 17, 2024 CELEBRATING 30 YEARS OF THE ONGOING SAVAGE DRAGON SERIES! Savage Dragon's adopted daughter Angel gets married to Frank Darling, Jr. at long last! Paul Dragon gives away the bride! Malcolm Dragon is the best man! Maxine is the maid of honor! But no superhero wedding is complete without a looming menace hellbent on making the happy occasion a living nightmare! [rating:4/5] RODRIGO CHARRED REMAINS #2 Writer: Anthony Cleveland Artist: Andrea Mutti Publisher: Mad Cave Studios Cover Price: $4.99 Release Date: January 31, 2024 Vic's dreams of the Fire Man are becoming more and more real, but he refuses to admit to Amy what he saw in the flames. Meanwhile, Amy is searching for her friend who was nearly lost to the blaze, but there's something Patricia Lefeu isn't saying about Hope's House. Secrets spread nearly as quickly as fire in this town... [rating: 4/5] DISCUSSION CONAN: Xuthal of the Dusk "The Slithering Shadow" is one of the original short stories starring the fictional sword and sorcery hero Conan the Cimmerian, written by American author Robert E. Howard and first published in the September 1933 issue of Weird Tales magazine. "The Slithering Shadow" is the original title, but the story is also known as "Xuthal of the Dusk" in further publications. It is set in the pseudo-historical Hyborian Age, and concerns Conan discovering a lost city in a remote desert while encountering a Lovecraftian demon known as Thog. The story was republished in the collections The Sword of Conan (Gnome Press, 1952) and Conan the Adventurer (Lancer Books, 1966). It has more recently been published in the collections The Conan Chronicles Volume 1: The People of the Black Circle (Gollancz, 2000) as "The Slithering Shadow" and in Conan of Cimmeria: Volume One (1932-1933) (Wandering Star, 2002) and The Coming of Conan the Cimmerian (Del Rey, 2003) as "Xuthal of the Dusk." The story was adapted by Roy Thomas, John Buscema and Alfredo Alcala in Savage Sword of Conan #20, then by Fred Van Lente and Guiu Vilanova in Conan the Avenger #13-15 (2015). CLOSE Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com Call the Major Spoilers Hotline at (785) 727-1939. A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends!

In this final episode of season two of Conan And Friends we feature Robert E. Howard's essay outlining the history of the world he built around Conan: "The Hyborean Age."Conan the Barbarian is a legendary fictional character known for his unparalleled strength, indomitable spirit, and savage warrior skills. Created by writer Robert E. Howard, Conan roams the ancient and treacherous Hyborian Age, a fictional prehistoric era. With his rippling muscles, wild mane of hair, and fierce eyes, Conan embodies the archetype of the muscle-bound warrior. Born in the harsh Cimmerian lands, he endures a life of constant struggle, battling his way through a myriad of dangerous quests, fierce battles, and encounters with sorcery. Conan's tales are marked by his unwavering determination, cunning intellect, and primal instincts, making him an iconic symbol of heroism in the history of sword and sorcery.Conan And Friends is brought to you by In Shambles Productions. This episode was produced by audiodrama.ai.You can find the definitive edition of Conan stories from your favorite bookstore here, available in ebook and paperback from our friends at Broadsword Books or via Amazon at www.getconan.com. If you like pulp fiction with cliffhanger episodes, exciting characters, and a complex world of sword & sorcery, don't forget to check out The Thieves Guild podcast, written by Nebula-nominated author Jake Kerr. New episodes are released every Monday and Friday. You can check it out here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this season of Conan And Friends we feature all the Conan stories written in Robert E. Howard's lifetime. This week we feature the final part of the novella "Red Nails," Howard's last story and published in Weird Tales magazine in 1936. Conan the Barbarian is a legendary fictional character known for his unparalleled strength, indomitable spirit, and savage warrior skills. Created by writer Robert E. Howard, Conan roams the ancient and treacherous Hyborian Age, a fictional prehistoric era. With his rippling muscles, wild mane of hair, and fierce eyes, Conan embodies the archetype of the muscle-bound warrior. Born in the harsh Cimmerian lands, he endures a life of constant struggle, battling his way through a myriad of dangerous quests, fierce battles, and encounters with sorcery. Conan's tales are marked by his unwavering determination, cunning intellect, and primal instincts, making him an iconic symbol of heroism in the history of sword and sorcery.We'll be presenting the works of Conan in the reading order recommended by scholars. Conan And Friends is brought to you by In Shambles Productions. This episode was produced by audiodrama.ai.You can find the definitive edition of Conan stories from your favorite bookstore here, available in ebook and paperback from our friends at Broadsword Books or via Amazon at www.getconan.com. If you like pulp fiction with cliffhanger episodes, exciting characters, and a complex world of sword & sorcery, don't forget to check out The Thieves Guild podcast, written by Nebula-nominated author Jake Kerr. New episodes are released every Monday and Friday. You can check it out here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this season of Conan And Friends we feature all the Conan stories written in Robert E. Howard's lifetime. This week we feature part three of the novella "Red Nails," Howard's last story and published in Weird Tales magazine in 1936. Conan the Barbarian is a legendary fictional character known for his unparalleled strength, indomitable spirit, and savage warrior skills. Created by writer Robert E. Howard, Conan roams the ancient and treacherous Hyborian Age, a fictional prehistoric era. With his rippling muscles, wild mane of hair, and fierce eyes, Conan embodies the archetype of the muscle-bound warrior. Born in the harsh Cimmerian lands, he endures a life of constant struggle, battling his way through a myriad of dangerous quests, fierce battles, and encounters with sorcery. Conan's tales are marked by his unwavering determination, cunning intellect, and primal instincts, making him an iconic symbol of heroism in the history of sword and sorcery.We'll be presenting the works of Conan in the reading order recommended by scholars. Conan And Friends is brought to you by In Shambles Productions. This episode was produced by audiodrama.ai.You can find the definitive edition of Conan stories from your favorite bookstore here, available in ebook and paperback from our friends at Broadsword Books or via Amazon at www.getconan.com. If you like pulp fiction with cliffhanger episodes, exciting characters, and a complex world of sword & sorcery, don't forget to check out The Thieves Guild podcast, written by Nebula-nominated author Jake Kerr. New episodes are released every Monday and Friday. You can check it out here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this season of Conan And Friends we feature all the Conan stories written in Robert E. Howard's lifetime. This week we feature part two of the novella "Red Nails," Howard's last story and published in Weird Tales magazine in 1936. Conan the Barbarian is a legendary fictional character known for his unparalleled strength, indomitable spirit, and savage warrior skills. Created by writer Robert E. Howard, Conan roams the ancient and treacherous Hyborian Age, a fictional prehistoric era. With his rippling muscles, wild mane of hair, and fierce eyes, Conan embodies the archetype of the muscle-bound warrior. Born in the harsh Cimmerian lands, he endures a life of constant struggle, battling his way through a myriad of dangerous quests, fierce battles, and encounters with sorcery. Conan's tales are marked by his unwavering determination, cunning intellect, and primal instincts, making him an iconic symbol of heroism in the history of sword and sorcery.We'll be presenting the works of Conan in the reading order recommended by scholars. Conan And Friends is brought to you by In Shambles Productions. This episode was produced by audiodrama.ai.You can find the definitive edition of Conan stories from your favorite bookstore here, available in ebook and paperback from our friends at Broadsword Books or via Amazon at www.getconan.com. If you like pulp fiction with cliffhanger episodes, exciting characters, and a complex world of sword & sorcery, don't forget to check out The Thieves Guild podcast, written by Nebula-nominated author Jake Kerr. New episodes are released every Monday and Friday. You can check it out here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this season of Conan And Friends we feature all the Conan stories written in Robert E. Howard's lifetime. This week we feature part one of the novella "Red Nails," Howard's last story and published in Weird Tales magazine in 1936. Conan the Barbarian is a legendary fictional character known for his unparalleled strength, indomitable spirit, and savage warrior skills. Created by writer Robert E. Howard, Conan roams the ancient and treacherous Hyborian Age, a fictional prehistoric era. With his rippling muscles, wild mane of hair, and fierce eyes, Conan embodies the archetype of the muscle-bound warrior. Born in the harsh Cimmerian lands, he endures a life of constant struggle, battling his way through a myriad of dangerous quests, fierce battles, and encounters with sorcery. Conan's tales are marked by his unwavering determination, cunning intellect, and primal instincts, making him an iconic symbol of heroism in the history of sword and sorcery.We'll be presenting the works of Conan in the reading order recommended by scholars. Conan And Friends is brought to you by In Shambles Productions. This episode was produced by audiodrama.ai.You can find the definitive edition of Conan stories from your favorite bookstore here, available in ebook and paperback from our friends at Broadsword Books or via Amazon at www.getconan.com. If you like pulp fiction with cliffhanger episodes, exciting characters, and a complex world of sword & sorcery, don't forget to check out The Thieves Guild podcast, written by Nebula-nominated author Jake Kerr. New episodes are released every Monday and Friday. You can check it out here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this season of Conan And Friends we feature all the Conan stories written in Robert E. Howard's lifetime. This week we present the full length story "Shadows in Zamboula," which was published in Weird Tales magazine in 1935. Conan the Barbarian is a legendary fictional character known for his unparalleled strength, indomitable spirit, and savage warrior skills. Created by writer Robert E. Howard, Conan roams the ancient and treacherous Hyborian Age, a fictional prehistoric era. With his rippling muscles, wild mane of hair, and fierce eyes, Conan embodies the archetype of the muscle-bound warrior. Born in the harsh Cimmerian lands, he endures a life of constant struggle, battling his way through a myriad of dangerous quests, fierce battles, and encounters with sorcery. Conan's tales are marked by his unwavering determination, cunning intellect, and primal instincts, making him an iconic symbol of heroism in the history of sword and sorcery.We'll be presenting the works of Conan in the reading order recommended by scholars. Conan And Friends is brought to you by In Shambles Productions. This episode was produced by audiodrama.ai.You can find the definitive edition of Conan stories from your favorite bookstore here, available in ebook and paperback from our friends at Broadsword Books or via Amazon at www.getconan.com. If you like pulp fiction with cliffhanger episodes, exciting characters, and a complex world of sword & sorcery, don't forget to check out The Thieves Guild podcast, written by Nebula-nominated author Jake Kerr. New episodes are released every Monday and Friday. You can check it out here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this season of Conan And Friends we feature all the Conan stories written in Robert E. Howard's lifetime. This week we present part two of the story "Beyond the Black River," which was published in Weird Tales magazine in 1935. Conan the Barbarian is a legendary fictional character known for his unparalleled strength, indomitable spirit, and savage warrior skills. Created by writer Robert E. Howard, Conan roams the ancient and treacherous Hyborian Age, a fictional prehistoric era. With his rippling muscles, wild mane of hair, and fierce eyes, Conan embodies the archetype of the muscle-bound warrior. Born in the harsh Cimmerian lands, he endures a life of constant struggle, battling his way through a myriad of dangerous quests, fierce battles, and encounters with sorcery. Conan's tales are marked by his unwavering determination, cunning intellect, and primal instincts, making him an iconic symbol of heroism in the history of sword and sorcery.We'll be presenting the works of Conan in the reading order recommended by scholars. Conan And Friends is brought to you by In Shambles Productions. This episode was produced by audiodrama.ai.You can find the definitive edition of Conan stories from your favorite bookstore here, available in ebook and paperback from our friends at Broadsword Books or via Amazon at www.getconan.com. If you like pulp fiction with cliffhanger episodes, exciting characters, and a complex world of sword & sorcery, don't forget to check out The Thieves Guild podcast, written by Nebula-nominated author Jake Kerr. New episodes are released every Monday and Friday. You can check it out here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this season of Conan And Friends we feature all the Conan stories written in Robert E. Howard's lifetime. This week we present part one of the story "Beyond the Black River," which was published in Weird Tales magazine in 1935. Conan the Barbarian is a legendary fictional character known for his unparalleled strength, indomitable spirit, and savage warrior skills. Created by writer Robert E. Howard, Conan roams the ancient and treacherous Hyborian Age, a fictional prehistoric era. With his rippling muscles, wild mane of hair, and fierce eyes, Conan embodies the archetype of the muscle-bound warrior. Born in the harsh Cimmerian lands, he endures a life of constant struggle, battling his way through a myriad of dangerous quests, fierce battles, and encounters with sorcery. Conan's tales are marked by his unwavering determination, cunning intellect, and primal instincts, making him an iconic symbol of heroism in the history of sword and sorcery.We'll be presenting the works of Conan in the reading order recommended by scholars. Conan And Friends is brought to you by In Shambles Productions. This episode was produced by audiodrama.ai.You can find the definitive edition of Conan stories from your favorite bookstore here, available in ebook and paperback from our friends at Broadsword Books or via Amazon at www.getconan.com. If you like pulp fiction with cliffhanger episodes, exciting characters, and a complex world of sword & sorcery, don't forget to check out The Thieves Guild podcast, written by Nebula-nominated author Jake Kerr. New episodes are released every Monday and Friday. You can check it out here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this season of Conan And Friends we feature all the Conan stories written in Robert E. Howard's lifetime. This week we present part two of the story "Jewels of Gwahlur," which was published in Weird Tales magazine in 1935. Conan the Barbarian is a legendary fictional character known for his unparalleled strength, indomitable spirit, and savage warrior skills. Created by writer Robert E. Howard, Conan roams the ancient and treacherous Hyborian Age, a fictional prehistoric era. With his rippling muscles, wild mane of hair, and fierce eyes, Conan embodies the archetype of the muscle-bound warrior. Born in the harsh Cimmerian lands, he endures a life of constant struggle, battling his way through a myriad of dangerous quests, fierce battles, and encounters with sorcery. Conan's tales are marked by his unwavering determination, cunning intellect, and primal instincts, making him an iconic symbol of heroism in the history of sword and sorcery.We'll be presenting the works of Conan in the reading order recommended by scholars. Conan And Friends is brought to you by In Shambles Productions. This episode was produced by audiodrama.ai.You can find the definitive edition of Conan stories from your favorite bookstore here, available in ebook and paperback from our friends at Broadsword Books or via Amazon at www.getconan.com. If you like pulp fiction with cliffhanger episodes, exciting characters, and a complex world of sword & sorcery, don't forget to check out The Thieves Guild podcast, written by Nebula-nominated author Jake Kerr. New episodes are released every Monday and Friday. You can check it out here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this season of Conan And Friends we feature all the Conan stories written in Robert E. Howard's lifetime. This week we present part one of the story "Jewels of Gwahlur," which was published in Weird Tales magazine in 1935. Conan the Barbarian is a legendary fictional character known for his unparalleled strength, indomitable spirit, and savage warrior skills. Created by writer Robert E. Howard, Conan roams the ancient and treacherous Hyborian Age, a fictional prehistoric era. With his rippling muscles, wild mane of hair, and fierce eyes, Conan embodies the archetype of the muscle-bound warrior. Born in the harsh Cimmerian lands, he endures a life of constant struggle, battling his way through a myriad of dangerous quests, fierce battles, and encounters with sorcery. Conan's tales are marked by his unwavering determination, cunning intellect, and primal instincts, making him an iconic symbol of heroism in the history of sword and sorcery.We'll be presenting the works of Conan in the reading order recommended by scholars. Conan And Friends is brought to you by In Shambles Productions. This episode was produced by audiodrama.ai.You can find the definitive edition of Conan stories from your favorite bookstore here, available in ebook and paperback from our friends at Broadsword Books or via Amazon at www.getconan.com. If you like pulp fiction with cliffhanger episodes, exciting characters, and a complex world of sword & sorcery, don't forget to check out The Thieves Guild podcast, written by Nebula-nominated author Jake Kerr. New episodes are released every Monday and Friday. You can check it out here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this season of Conan And Friends we feature all the Conan stories written in Robert E. Howard's lifetime. This week we present the full length story "A Witch Shall Be Born," which was published in Weird Tales magazine in 1934. Conan the Barbarian is a legendary fictional character known for his unparalleled strength, indomitable spirit, and savage warrior skills. Created by writer Robert E. Howard, Conan roams the ancient and treacherous Hyborian Age, a fictional prehistoric era. With his rippling muscles, wild mane of hair, and fierce eyes, Conan embodies the archetype of the muscle-bound warrior. Born in the harsh Cimmerian lands, he endures a life of constant struggle, battling his way through a myriad of dangerous quests, fierce battles, and encounters with sorcery. Conan's tales are marked by his unwavering determination, cunning intellect, and primal instincts, making him an iconic symbol of heroism in the history of sword and sorcery.We'll be presenting the works of Conan in the reading order recommended by scholars. Conan And Friends is brought to you by In Shambles Productions. This episode was produced by audiodrama.ai.You can find the definitive edition of Conan stories from your favorite bookstore here, available in ebook and paperback from our friends at Broadsword Books or via Amazon at www.getconan.com. If you like pulp fiction with cliffhanger episodes, exciting characters, and a complex world of sword & sorcery, don't forget to check out The Thieves Guild podcast, written by Nebula-nominated author Jake Kerr. New episodes are released every Monday and Friday. You can check it out here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back, Cromrades! Here we revisit the Robert E. Howard story "Jewels of Gwahlur," another yarn in the Hyborian Age of Conan the Cimmerian. While it isn't our favorite Conan story, there are some interesting facets to discuss. One ThingsJon: Legacy DC Characters, and the ending of Irredeemable. Josh: Dragon Quest!Luke: The Last House on Needless Street, by Katriana Ward. Questions? Comments

In this season of Conan And Friends we feature all the Conan stories written in Robert E. Howard's lifetime. This week we present part two of "The People of the Black Circle," which was published over three issues in Weird Tales magazine in 1934. Conan the Barbarian is a legendary fictional character known for his unparalleled strength, indomitable spirit, and savage warrior skills. Created by writer Robert E. Howard, Conan roams the ancient and treacherous Hyborian Age, a fictional prehistoric era. With his rippling muscles, wild mane of hair, and fierce eyes, Conan embodies the archetype of the muscle-bound warrior. Born in the harsh Cimmerian lands, he endures a life of constant struggle, battling his way through a myriad of dangerous quests, fierce battles, and encounters with sorcery. Conan's tales are marked by his unwavering determination, cunning intellect, and primal instincts, making him an iconic symbol of heroism in the history of sword and sorcery.We'll be presenting the works of Conan in the reading order recommended by scholars. Conan And Friends is brought to you by In Shambles Productions. This episode was produced by audiodrama.ai.You can find the definitive edition of Conan stories from your favorite bookstore here, available in ebook and paperback from our friends at Broadsword Books or via Amazon at www.getconan.com. If you like pulp fiction with cliffhanger episodes, exciting characters, and a complex world of sword & sorcery, don't forget to check out The Thieves Guild podcast, written by Nebula-nominated author Jake Kerr. New episodes are released every Monday and Friday. You can check it out here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this season of Conan And Friends we feature all the Conan stories written in Robert E. Howard's lifetime. This week we present part one of "The People of the Black Circle," which was published over three issues in Weird Tales magazine in 1934. Conan the Barbarian is a legendary fictional character known for his unparalleled strength, indomitable spirit, and savage warrior skills. Created by writer Robert E. Howard, Conan roams the ancient and treacherous Hyborian Age, a fictional prehistoric era. With his rippling muscles, wild mane of hair, and fierce eyes, Conan embodies the archetype of the muscle-bound warrior. Born in the harsh Cimmerian lands, he endures a life of constant struggle, battling his way through a myriad of dangerous quests, fierce battles, and encounters with sorcery. Conan's tales are marked by his unwavering determination, cunning intellect, and primal instincts, making him an iconic symbol of heroism in the history of sword and sorcery.We'll be presenting the works of Conan in the reading order recommended by scholars. Conan And Friends is brought to you by In Shambles Productions. This episode was produced by audiodrama.ai.You can find the definitive edition of Conan stories from your favorite bookstore here, available in ebook and paperback from our friends at Broadsword Books or via Amazon at www.getconan.com. If you like pulp fiction with cliffhanger episodes, exciting characters, and a complex world of sword & sorcery, don't forget to check out The Thieves Guild podcast, written by Nebula-nominated author Jake Kerr. New episodes are released every Monday and Friday. You can check it out here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this season of Conan And Friends we feature all the Conan stories written in Robert E. Howard's lifetime. This week we present the full length tale "The Devil in Iron," which was published in Weird Tales magazine in 1934. Conan the Barbarian is a legendary fictional character known for his unparalleled strength, indomitable spirit, and savage warrior skills. Created by writer Robert E. Howard, Conan roams the ancient and treacherous Hyborian Age, a fictional prehistoric era. With his rippling muscles, wild mane of hair, and fierce eyes, Conan embodies the archetype of the muscle-bound warrior. Born in the harsh Cimmerian lands, he endures a life of constant struggle, battling his way through a myriad of dangerous quests, fierce battles, and encounters with sorcery. Conan's tales are marked by his unwavering determination, cunning intellect, and primal instincts, making him an iconic symbol of heroism in the history of sword and sorcery.We'll be presenting the works of Conan in the reading order recommended by scholars. Conan And Friends is brought to you by In Shambles Productions. This episode was produced by audiodrama.ai.You can find the definitive edition of Conan stories from your favorite bookstore here, available in ebook and paperback from our friends at Broadsword Books.If you like pulp fiction with cliffhanger episodes, exciting characters, and a complex world of sword & sorcery, don't forget to check out The Thieves Guild podcast, written by Nebula-nominated author Jake Kerr. New episodes are released every Monday and Friday. You can check it out here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this season of Conan And Friends we feature all the Conan stories written in Robert E. Howard's lifetime. This week we present the full length tale "Queen of the Black Coast," which was published in Weird Tales magazine in 1934. Conan the Barbarian is a legendary fictional character known for his unparalleled strength, indomitable spirit, and savage warrior skills. Created by writer Robert E. Howard, Conan roams the ancient and treacherous Hyborian Age, a fictional prehistoric era. With his rippling muscles, wild mane of hair, and fierce eyes, Conan embodies the archetype of the muscle-bound warrior. Born in the harsh Cimmerian lands, he endures a life of constant struggle, battling his way through a myriad of dangerous quests, fierce battles, and encounters with sorcery. Conan's tales are marked by his unwavering determination, cunning intellect, and primal instincts, making him an iconic symbol of heroism in the history of sword and sorcery.We'll be presenting the works of Conan in the reading order recommended by scholars. Conan And Friends is brought to you by In Shambles Productions. This episode was produced by audiodrama.ai.You can find the definitive edition of Conan stories from your favorite bookstore here, available in ebook and paperback from our friends at Broadsword Books.If you like pulp fiction with cliffhanger episodes, exciting characters, and a complex world of sword & sorcery, don't forget to check out The Thieves Guild podcast, written by Nebula-nominated author Jake Kerr. New episodes are released every Monday and Friday. You can check it out here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this season of Conan And Friends we feature all the Conan stories written in Robert E. Howard's lifetime. This week we present the full length tale "Shadows in the Moonlight," which was published in Weird Tales magazine in 1934. Conan the Barbarian is a legendary fictional character known for his unparalleled strength, indomitable spirit, and savage warrior skills. Created by writer Robert E. Howard, Conan roams the ancient and treacherous Hyborian Age, a fictional prehistoric era. With his rippling muscles, wild mane of hair, and fierce eyes, Conan embodies the archetype of the muscle-bound warrior. Born in the harsh Cimmerian lands, he endures a life of constant struggle, battling his way through a myriad of dangerous quests, fierce battles, and encounters with sorcery. Conan's tales are marked by his unwavering determination, cunning intellect, and primal instincts, making him an iconic symbol of heroism in the history of sword and sorcery.We'll be presenting the works of Conan in the reading order recommended by scholars. Conan And Friends is brought to you by In Shambles Productions. This episode was produced by audiodrama.ai.You can find the definitive edition of Conan stories from your favorite bookstore here, available in ebook and paperback from our friends at Broadsword Books.If you like pulp fiction with cliffhanger episodes, exciting characters, and a complex world of sword & sorcery, don't forget to check out The Thieves Guild podcast, written by Nebula-nominated author Jake Kerr. New episodes are released every Monday and Friday. You can check it out here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this season of Conan And Friends we feature all the Conan stories written in Robert E. Howard's lifetime. This week we present the full length tale "Gods of the North," which has the distinction of being rejected as a Conan story by Weird Tales magazine. This podcast features the original Conan version as written by Howard, using the title of the story he later adapted for The Fantasy Fan magazine.Conan the Barbarian is a legendary fictional character known for his unparalleled strength, indomitable spirit, and savage warrior skills. Created by writer Robert E. Howard, Conan roams the ancient and treacherous Hyborian Age, a fictional prehistoric era. With his rippling muscles, wild mane of hair, and fierce eyes, Conan embodies the archetype of the muscle-bound warrior. Born in the harsh Cimmerian lands, he endures a life of constant struggle, battling his way through a myriad of dangerous quests, fierce battles, and encounters with sorcery. Conan's tales are marked by his unwavering determination, cunning intellect, and primal instincts, making him an iconic symbol of heroism in the history of sword and sorcery.We'll be presenting the works of Conan in the reading order recommended by scholars. Conan And Friends is brought to you by In Shambles Productions. This episode was produced by audiodrama.ai.You can find the definitive edition of Conan stories from your favorite bookstore here, available in ebook and paperback from our friends at Broadsword Books.If you like pulp fiction with cliffhanger episodes, exciting characters, and a complex world of sword & sorcery, don't forget to check out The Thieves Guild podcast, written by Nebula-nominated author Jake Kerr. New episodes are released every Monday and Friday. You can check it out here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this season of Conan And Friends we feature all the Conan stories written in Robert E. Howard's lifetime. This week we present the full length tale "Rogues in the House," published in Weird Tales magazine in 1934. Conan the Barbarian is a legendary fictional character known for his unparalleled strength, indomitable spirit, and savage warrior skills. Created by writer Robert E. Howard, Conan roams the ancient and treacherous Hyborian Age, a fictional prehistoric era. With his rippling muscles, wild mane of hair, and fierce eyes, Conan embodies the archetype of the muscle-bound warrior. Born in the harsh Cimmerian lands, he endures a life of constant struggle, battling his way through a myriad of dangerous quests, fierce battles, and encounters with sorcery. Conan's tales are marked by his unwavering determination, cunning intellect, and primal instincts, making him an iconic symbol of heroism in the history of sword and sorcery.We'll be presenting the works of Conan in the reading order recommended by scholars. Conan And Friends is brought to you by In Shambles Productions. This episode was produced by audiodrama.ai.You can find the definitive edition of Conan stories from your favorite bookstore here, available in ebook and paperback from our friends at Broadsword Books.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this season of Conan And Friends we feature all the Conan stories written in Robert E. Howard's lifetime. This week we present the full length tale "The Pool of the Black One," published in Weird Tales magazine in 1933. Conan the Barbarian is a legendary fictional character known for his unparalleled strength, indomitable spirit, and savage warrior skills. Created by writer Robert E. Howard, Conan roams the ancient and treacherous Hyborian Age, a fictional prehistoric era. With his rippling muscles, wild mane of hair, and fierce eyes, Conan embodies the archetype of the muscle-bound warrior. Born in the harsh Cimmerian lands, he endures a life of constant struggle, battling his way through a myriad of dangerous quests, fierce battles, and encounters with sorcery. Conan's tales are marked by his unwavering determination, cunning intellect, and primal instincts, making him an iconic symbol of heroism in the history of sword and sorcery.We'll be presenting the works of Conan in the reading order recommended by scholars. Conan And Friends is brought to you by In Shambles Productions. This episode was produced by audiodrama.ai.You can find the definitive edition of Conan stories on Amazon, available in ebook and paperback from our friends at Broadsword Books.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this season of Conan And Friends we feature all the Conan stories written in Robert E. Howard's lifetimeConan the Barbarian is a legendary fictional character known for his unparalleled strength, indomitable spirit, and savage warrior skills. Created by writer Robert E. Howard, Conan roams the ancient and treacherous Hyborian Age, a fictional prehistoric era. With his rippling muscles, wild mane of hair, and fierce eyes, Conan embodies the archetype of the muscle-bound warrior. Born in the harsh Cimmerian lands, he endures a life of constant struggle, battling his way through a myriad of dangerous quests, fierce battles, and encounters with sorcery. Conan's tales are marked by his unwavering determination, cunning intellect, and primal instincts, making him an iconic symbol of heroism in the history of sword and sorcery.We'll be presenting the works of Conan in the reading order recommended by scholars. This episode is part two of "The Slithering Shadow." Conan And Friends is brought to you by In Shambles Productions. This episode was produced by audiodrama.ai.You can find the definitive edition of Conan stories on Amazon, available in ebook and paperback from our friends at Broadsword Books.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this season of Conan And Friends we feature all the Conan stories written in Robert E. Howard's lifetimeConan the Barbarian is a legendary fictional character known for his unparalleled strength, indomitable spirit, and savage warrior skills. Created by writer Robert E. Howard, Conan roams the ancient and treacherous Hyborian Age, a fictional prehistoric era. With his rippling muscles, wild mane of hair, and fierce eyes, Conan embodies the archetype of the muscle-bound warrior. Born in the harsh Cimmerian lands, he endures a life of constant struggle, battling his way through a myriad of dangerous quests, fierce battles, and encounters with sorcery. Conan's tales are marked by his unwavering determination, cunning intellect, and primal instincts, making him an iconic symbol of heroism in the history of sword and sorcery.We'll be presenting the works of Conan in the reading order recommended by scholars. This episode is part one of "The Slithering Shadow." Conan And Friends is brought to you by In Shambles Productions. This episode was produced by audiodrama.ai.You can find the definitive edition of Conan stories on Amazon, available in ebook and paperback from our friends at Broadsword Books.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this season of Conan And Friends we feature all the Conan stories written in Robert E. Howard's lifetimeConan the Barbarian is a legendary fictional character known for his unparalleled strength, indomitable spirit, and savage warrior skills. Created by writer Robert E. Howard, Conan roams the ancient and treacherous Hyborian Age, a fictional prehistoric era. With his rippling muscles, wild mane of hair, and fierce eyes, Conan embodies the archetype of the muscle-bound warrior. Born in the harsh Cimmerian lands, he endures a life of constant struggle, battling his way through a myriad of dangerous quests, fierce battles, and encounters with sorcery. Conan's tales are marked by his unwavering determination, cunning intellect, and primal instincts, making him an iconic symbol of heroism in the history of sword and sorcery.We'll be presenting the works of Conan in the reading order recommended by scholars. This episode is part two of "Black Colossus." Conan And Friends is brought to you by In Shambles Productions. This episode was produced by audiodrama.ai.You can find the definitive edition of Conan stories on Amazon, available in ebook and paperback from our friends at Broadsword Books.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this season of Conan And Friends we feature all the Conan stories written in Robert E. Howard's lifetimeConan the Barbarian is a legendary fictional character known for his unparalleled strength, indomitable spirit, and savage warrior skills. Created by writer Robert E. Howard, Conan roams the ancient and treacherous Hyborian Age, a fictional prehistoric era. With his rippling muscles, wild mane of hair, and fierce eyes, Conan embodies the archetype of the muscle-bound warrior. Born in the harsh Cimmerian lands, he endures a life of constant struggle, battling his way through a myriad of dangerous quests, fierce battles, and encounters with sorcery. Conan's tales are marked by his unwavering determination, cunning intellect, and primal instincts, making him an iconic symbol of heroism in the history of sword and sorcery.We'll be presenting the works of Conan in the reading order recommended by scholars. This episode is part one of "Black Colossus." Conan And Friends is brought to you by In Shambles Productions. This episode was produced by audiodrama.ai.You can find the definitive edition of Conan stories on Amazon, available in ebook and paperback from our friends at Broadsword Books.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this season of Conan And Friends we feature all the Conan stories written in Robert E. Howard's lifetimeConan the Barbarian is a legendary fictional character known for his unparalleled strength, indomitable spirit, and savage warrior skills. Created by writer Robert E. Howard, Conan roams the ancient and treacherous Hyborian Age, a fictional prehistoric era. With his rippling muscles, wild mane of hair, and fierce eyes, Conan embodies the archetype of the muscle-bound warrior. Born in the harsh Cimmerian lands, he endures a life of constant struggle, battling his way through a myriad of dangerous quests, fierce battles, and encounters with sorcery. Conan's tales are marked by his unwavering determination, cunning intellect, and primal instincts, making him an iconic symbol of heroism in the history of sword and sorcery.We'll be presenting the works of Conan in the reading order recommended by scholars. This episode is "The Tower of the Elephant." Conan And Friends is brought to you by In Shambles Productions. This episode was produced by audiodrama.ai.You can find the definitive edition of Conan stories on Amazon, available in ebook and paperback from our friends at Broadsword Books.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this season of Conan And Friends we feature all the Conan stories written in Robert E. Howard's lifetimeConan the Barbarian is a legendary fictional character known for his unparalleled strength, indomitable spirit, and savage warrior skills. Created by writer Robert E. Howard, Conan roams the ancient and treacherous Hyborian Age, a fictional prehistoric era. With his rippling muscles, wild mane of hair, and fierce eyes, Conan embodies the archetype of the muscle-bound warrior. Born in the harsh Cimmerian lands, he endures a life of constant struggle, battling his way through a myriad of dangerous quests, fierce battles, and encounters with sorcery. Conan's tales are marked by his unwavering determination, cunning intellect, and primal instincts, making him an iconic symbol of heroism in the history of sword and sorcery.We'll be presenting the works of Conan in the reading order recommended by scholars. This episode is "The Scarlet Citadel" part two. Conan And Friends is brought to you by In Shambles Productions. This episode was produced by audiodrama.ai.You can find the definitive edition of Conan stories on Amazon, available in ebook and paperback from our friends at Broadsword Books.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Grab your loincloths and steel your nerves, because this week on the Lore Boys, we're delving into the savage world of Conan the Barbarian! Join us as we journey through the Hyborian Age, where brute strength and cunning are the only means of survival.To join the discussion and suggest a topic, check out our Discord.To support the show, head to our Patreon for exclusive content, or check out our Merch Store to grab some Lore Boys branded merch.As always, we super appreciate you listening, and hope that if you enjoy the show you'll tell your friends and leave us a review on iTunes and the rest our social media (Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.) We wanna hear from you guys, so shoot us an email at contact@loreboys.com .Thanks as always to Eric Skiff for the use of his song A Night of Dizzy Spells! Get ad-free content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.