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Just Another Fanboy is a celebration of all the great loves in my life: Family, comics, TV, movies, music, books, writing, and even other podcasts. But it's mostly about comics, comics, and also comics.
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Hosted by Steeven Orr, The Comic Book Show devotes full seasons of episodes to one singular comic book mini series or storyline, one issue per episode. Season One drops on Wednesday, July 10 and it's six episodes covering the Man of Steel by John Byrne, published by DC Comics in 1986.
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Come explore the Hyborian Age and tread the jeweled thrones of Earth with your host, Steeven Orr, as he takes a look at the adventures of Conan of Cimmeria - the black-haired, sullen-eyed barbarian - one comic book issue at a time. From the Marvel Comics series that began in 1970, to the currently-being-published series from Titan Comics, and everything in between.
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Event Orr Else is a podcast in which your host, Steeven R. Orr, takes you through most every major Marvel and DC event, one issue at a time, one episode at a time because, what else is he gonna do? Cover art by Harold C. Jennett III
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My Other Podcast was originally an exclusive podcast available only to the fine folks over on my Patreon (patreon.com/steevenrorr). Now, following a week of exclusivity on Patreon, the episodes will be made available to everyone. With topics ranging from comics, music, life, podcasting, and even my own insecurities, My Other Podcast is the show where I tap record, and just start talking.
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Steeven R. Orr and Ed Moore

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The Superman Super Show is the podcast where two regular guys, separated by a thousand miles of geography, who don't know a lot about the Golden Age of comics nor Superman, attempt to read every Superman comic ever, then talk about them, one story at a time.
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Today on JAF Classics I take you back to Friday, May 18, 2007 for Episode #38 of the original run of Just Another Fanboy. Here's the original notes: They may be a little late, but hey . . . at least its here, right? Anyway, this week, the Super Spouses chat the time away about the new fall line up for the three big networks, the high price of gas, …
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Superman stops a purse snatcher, foils a robbery at a liquor store, and saves Lois Lane from a watery grave. All that and more as I take a look at The Man of Steel #2: The Story of the Century by John Byrne, Dick Giordano, John Costanza, and Thomas J. Ziuko. This issue was published by DC Comics in July, 1986. Enjoy! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .…
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With the War of the Tarim over, Conan is at last free to wander the Earth once again. On his way South, Conan runs into a man, beating on a lady, and so the barbarian intervenes, sending him down a path of betrayal and death and a big, red, ruby. That's today as we look at Conan the Barbarian #27: The Blood of Bel-Hissar by Roy Thomas, John Buscema…
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A planet explodes, a baby survives, is raised by a kind couple in Kansas, and a Superhero makes his debut. Join me as I talk about the epic, 1986, Post-Crisis Superman reboot, and learn how Kal-El become Clark Kent, and how Clark Kent become Superman with The Man of Steel #1: From Out the Green Dawn... by John Byrne, Dick Giordano, John Costanza, a…
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Here's a short little episode that was inspired by something Peter Rios said on Episode 652 of the Daily Rios. It's all about feedback, folks! Enjoy! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FEEDBACK COMMENTS OR QUESTIONS: Email - steevenorrelse@gmail.com Text - (785) 318-6673 Voicemail - (785) 318-6673 Twitter - @SteevenOr…
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Where's the latest episode of Hither Came Conan? When's it gonna land? What the heck is going on? Well, I got your answers... hidden among the ramblings of a big ball of stress. Enjoy! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The music used for the theme song in this episode is Conan The Destroyer: Main Title/Riders Of Tara…
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Welcome to The Comic Book Show, a podcast that's a show about comic books! Join your host, Steeven as he devotes full seasons of episodes to one singular comic book mini series or storyline, one issue per episode. Coming July 10, 2024 - Season One: The Man of Steel (DC Comics: 1986) thecomicbookshowpodcast.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . …
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Welcome to The Comic Book Show, a podcast that's a show about comic books! Join your host, Steeven as he devotes full seasons of episodes to one singular comic book mini series or storyline, one issue per episode. Coming July 10, 2024 - Season One: The Man of Steel (DC Comics: 1986) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . …
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The War of the Tarim comes to a conclusion as Conan rescues the Queen and fights a giant mole! That's today as we look at Conan the Barbarian #26: The Hour of the Griffin by Roy Thomas, John Buscema, Ernie Chan, John Costanza, and Glynis Wein. This issue was published by Marvel Comics in February, 1973. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .…
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Today on JAF Classics I take you back to Wednesday, May 9, 2007 for Episode #36 of the original run of Just Another Fanboy, originally titled: Shaken, Not Stirred. In the intro I say May 8, but it's May 9. Here's the original notes: This week it's the return of Karen. The Super Spouses discuss a variety of topics such as a new format change to the …
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Conan is arrested, escapes, comes face to face with the Queen of Makkalet, is arrested again, and does battle with a tentacled monstrosity all before crossing swords with Kharam-Akkad, high priest of Tarim in Makkalet. That's today as we look at Conan the Barbarian #25: The Mirrors of Kharam-Akkad by Roy Thomas, Barry Windsor Smith, John Buscema, S…
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Today I take you back to May of 2022 with an episode of My Other Podcast that only 7 people have listened to, and is all about about retired nerdcore rapper, Adam WarRock. I've been missing his music and so I wanted to celebrate his short career and share some music with you. Links mentioned in the episode: Adam WarRock's Bandcamp Site Adam WarRock…
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Today on JAF Classics I take you back to May of 2007 and Episode #36 of the original run of Just Another Fanboy: This week your cuddly host is joined by Sean and Jim from the Raging Bullets podcast. They spend over two, action packed hours, talking comics, most specifically Madman Atomic Comics #1 from Image. You’re still going to get your News and…
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Today, on a very special episode of Hither Came Conan, to wrap up Season Six and our talk about the first seven issues of the Dark Horse Conan run from 2004, I play you some audio from over five years ago in which I'm talking about the very same story, for the first time. What does Conan Volume One: The Frost Giant's Daughter and Other Stories have…
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This is the episode in which I'm talking about Uncanny Valley #1 by Tony Fleecs, Dave Wachter, and Pat Brosseau. Oliver is a seemingly typical 12 year old boy… except for a mysterious family history that seems to start and end with his mother. Oh, and his unexplainable powers, that is. He can do things other boys can’t, to the point of landing hims…
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Conan journeys to Brythunia and, going from village to village, tracks down Sjarl and Einar. What will Conan do with the two men now that he's found them? The answer may surprise you! Actually, it shouldn't surprise you at all. That's today as we look at Conan #7: Blood for Blood by Kurt Busiek, Cary Nord, Thomas Yates, Richard Starkings, and Dave …
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This is it, folks! Conan's revolt has begun! Will Conan and his friends triumph? Will the Hyperboreans survive their encounter with the young barbarian? Will this be the last of the Dark Horse issues we will be talking about? Get the answers to each of those questions today as we look at Conan #6: Day of Farewell by Kurt Busiek, Cary Nord, Thomas Y…
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Conan's plan to escape Hyberborea is set into motion as Aishti'ana dwells on the past. That's today as we look at Conan #5: Ashes of a Great Fire by Kurt Busiek, Cary Nord, Thomas Yates, Richard Starkings, and Dave Stewart. This issue was published by Dark Horse on June 23, 2004. Enjoy! Mike's Amazing World of Comics The music used for the theme so…
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Conan is enslaved by the mysterious Hyperboreans. As he and fellow slave, Iasmini, plot their escape, Conan stumbles across the horrific truth, the evil behind the power of the "land of wonders, of immortality, music, and eternal summer." That's today as we look at Conan #4: Gates of Paradise by Kurt Busiek, Cary Nord, Thomas Yates, Richard Starkin…
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Conan and his Aeisr brothers take the fight to the Vanir when a third party arrives that forces old enemies to become allies. That's today as we look at Conan #3: At the Back of the North Wind by Kurt Busiek, Cary Nord, Thomas Yates, Richard Starkings, and Dave Stewart. This issue was published by Dark Horse on April 28, 2004. Enjoy! Worst Collecti…
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Conan, the last man standing in a battle between the Aesir and the Vanir, chases a half-naked babe through the snow so that he can catch her and force himself upon her. Sound familiar? Yeah, it should. That's today as we look at Conan #2: The Frost Giant's Daughter by Kurt Busiek, Cary Nord, Richard Starkings, and Dave Stewart. This issue was publi…
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Conan, possessed by a trio of evil spirits, does a little shopping in Shadizar the Wicked, leaving a trail of bodies in his wake. That's today as we look at Conan the Barbarian #8: Thrice Marked for Death Part Four: Sacrifice by Jim Zub, Doug Braithwaite, Diego Rodrigues, and Richard Starkings. This issue was published by Titan Comics on February 2…
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Conan finds himself in the middle of a blood feud when he comes to the aid of an Aesir village as it is under attack by the warriors of Vanir. That's today as we look at Conan #1: Out of the Darksome Hills by Kurt Busiek, Cary Nord, Thomas Yates, Richard Starkings, and Dave Stewart. This issue was published by Dark Horse on February 25, 2004. Enjoy…
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One year ago today, on February 17, 2023, I launched Hither Came Conan with an episode in which I had a look at The Frost Giant's Daughter by Robert E. Howard, as well as the various comic book adaptations from Marvel Comics, Dark Horse, and Ablaze. To celebrate our first year talking about the iconic black-haired, sullen-eyed, sword-in-hand barbar…
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Conan fights and Conan kills. That's about all I'm prepared to say about it Find out more as we look at Conan the Barbarian #7: Thrice Marked for Death Part Three: Haunted by Jim Zub, Doug Braithwaite, Diego Rodrigues, and Richard Starkings. This issue was published by Titan Comics on February 7, 2024. Enjoy! Podcast Promo - The Professor Frenzy Sh…
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Conan spends some time with Red Sonja, helps her steal a tiara, and fights side by side with her against a giant snake, all so he could get in her little red shorts. That's today as we look at Conan the Barbarian #24: The Song of Red Sonja by Roy Thomas, Barry Windsor Smith, and Artie Simek. This issue was published by Marvel Comics in December, 19…
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Conan delivers his message to the Queen's father, meets a red-headed she-devil with a sword, is abducted by a father/son spy team, and fights a man with fake wings on his back. That's today as we look at Conan the Barbarian #23: The Shadow of the Vulture by Roy Thomas, Barry Windsor Smith, Dan Adkins, Chic Stone and Sal Buscema. This issue was publ…
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Conan and the Gloryhounds have found Tarim's Touch but must battle three skeletal specters and a mountain of murderous monks if they are to make it from the Temple of Bel with both their prize, and their lives. That's today as we look at Conan the Barbarian #6: Thrice Marked for Death Part Two: The Cursed by Jim Zub, Doug Braithwaite, Diego Rodrigu…
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Conan's family has been turned to stone by Wrath-Amon, the evil leader of a snake cult who worships the serpent deity, Set. The Cimmerian, with his magical sword, Thunder the horse, and Needle the Phoenix, sets out to track down Wrath-Amon so that he can destroy the wizard's magic ring, which will break the spell of Living Stone, cure his family, a…
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Conan is hired on as a mercenary with the Aesir for a raid into Vanaheim and proves his skills in battle. But will an old man in a cave with a magic gem be the end of our young barbarian hero? Discover the answer to that question and many more as we look at Conan the Barbarian #22, a reprint of Conan the Barbarian #1: The Coming of Conan by Roy Tho…
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Conan, now an enemy of Prince Yezdigerd, agrees to work for the King of Makkalet. The barbarian sets out on a mission with three soldiers from Makkalet where they encounter a big, creepy toad monster, and a guy named Justin. That's today as we look at Conan the Barbarian #21: The Monster of the Monoliths by Roy Thomas, Barry Windsor Smith, Dan Adki…
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Conan, along with Balthaz and other Turanian soldiers creep into Makkalet to steal away The Living Tarim and, well, Conan fights a great big dog. That's today as we look at Conan the Barbarian #20: The Black Hound of Vengeance by Roy Thomas, Barry Windsor Smith, Dan Adkins, and John Costanza. This issue was published by Marvel Comics in August of 1…
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Conan and Fafnir find themselves fighting in a Holy War and facing nine identical colossal undead warriors as the Barbarian Bros, along with the Turanian Army, storm the gates of Makkalet. That's today as we look at Conan the Barbarian #19: Hawks from the Sea by Roy Thomas, Barry Windsor Smith, Dan Adkins, and John Costanza. This issue was publishe…
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Conan, drowning his sorrows in abundant amounts of alcohol, is lured away from his inebriated excursion with the promise of a princely payday for stealing a sacred stone. That's today as we look at Conan the Barbarian #5: Thrice Marked for Death Part One: The Heist by Jim Zub, Doug Braithwaite, Diego Rodrigues, and Richard Starkings. This issue was…
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Conan and Fafnir, trying to keep Kyrie safe, fight a couple of monsters and kill a big bunch of people. That's today as we look at Conan the Barbarian #18: The Thing in the Temple by Roy Thomas, Gil Kane, Dan Adkins, and Artie Simek. This issue was published by Marvel Comics in June of 1972. Enjoy! The Gods of Bal-Sagoth sleepyreader666 YouTube Cha…
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Conan meets a dark sorcerer, wrestles with a giant lizard, and fights a shark! Not necessarily in that order. That's today as we look at Conan the Barbarian #17: The Gods of Bal-Sagoth by Roy Thomas, Gil Kane, Ralph Reese, and John Costanza. This issue was published by Marvel Comics in May of 1972. Enjoy! The Gods of Bal-Sagoth Shark Fighter by The…
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The conclusion to Bound in Black Stone! Will Conan kick a lot of ass and kill a bunch of people and wipe the evil black stone from the face of the Earth? The answer is NO to one of those questions. Find out which one as we look at Conan the Barbarian #4: Bound in Black Stone Part IV - Vengeance of the Lost by Jim Zub, Rob De La Torre, Dean White, R…
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Conan, the last man standing in a battle between the Aesir and the Vanir, chases a half-naked babe through the snow so that he can catch her and force himself upon her. That's today as we look at Conan the Barbarian #16: The Frost Giant's Daughter by Roy Thomas and Barry Windsor Smith. This issue was published by Marvel Comics in April of 1972. Enj…
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Conan, Elric, and Zephra cross the Sighing Lake, enter Yagala, and throw down with a big bunch of Big Bads. How many Big Bads were there? Do Conan and Elric become the best of friends? What does Thoth-Amon have to do with this tale? Get the answers to these questions and more as we look at Conan the Barbarian #15: The Green Empress of Melniboné by …
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Conan and his new ally, Brissa, a deadly Pictish scout, trek deep into the heart of the enemy. What will they discover? Find out today as we look at Conan the Barbarian #3: Bound in Black Stone Part III - The Fortress by Jim Zub, Rob De La Torre, Dean White, and Richard Starkings. This issue was published by Titan Comics on September 27, 2023. Also…
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Frank is kidnapped by agents of some mysterious organization, a flying man calling himself the Moth gets involved, and Joe has a gun! That must mean it is time once again to check in with Frank "The Madman of Snap City" Einstein as we look at Madman Comics #13 - The Exit of Dr. Boiffard Part 2: Silence of the Moth by Mike and Laura Allred. This iss…
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Frank is kidnapped by agents of some mysterious organization, a flying man calling himself the Moth gets involved, and Joe has a gun! That must mean it is time once again to check in with Frank "The Madman of Snap City" Einstein as we look at Madman Comics #13 - The Exit of Dr. Boiffard Part 2: Silence of the Moth by Mike and Laura Allred. This iss…
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Conan does a favor for an old foe and comes face to face with Elric of Melniboné! That's today as we look at Conan the Barbarian #14: A Sword Called Stormbringer by Roy Thomas, Michael Moorcock, James Cawthorne, Barry Windsor Smith, Sal Buscema, and John Costanza. This issue was published by Marvel Comics in December of 1971. Enjoy! The synopsis us…
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Back in July, 2023, Ed and Steeven got together to record an episode of The Superman Super Show in which they were going to talk about Action Comics #32. However, life had other plans. Due to technical issues and life issues, the two Super Hosts decided, after trying to get through a discussion about the issue, to just give up and talk about other …
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Conan is waylaid in the desert, his sword and horse stolen, and he is knocked unconscious and left for dead. So how does all this end up with Conan fighting a giant spider? Find out today as we look at Conan the Barbarian #13: Web of the Spider-God by Roy Thomas, Barry Windsor Smith, Sal Buscema, and Sam Rosen. This issue was published by Marvel Co…
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Today on JAF Classics I take you back to April of 2007 and Episode #35 of the original run of Just Another Fanboy. Here are the original show notes for the episode: This week Steeven goes solo as Karen has a sore tummy. So here's #35 folks, check it out if'n you want. Show Notes (Time Stamps will not match up because, you know, because I added that…
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Conan quenches his thirst, shares some time with a queen, and tangles with a giant octopod. All this and more today as we look at Conan the Barbarian #12: The Dweller in the Dark by Roy Thomas, Barry Windsor Smith, and Sam Rosen. Plus, a bonus story: Blood of the Dragon by Roy Thomas and Gil Kane! This issue was published by Marvel Comics in Septem…
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