Episode 12 – Conan the Barbarian

Travel back, O Listener, to an age undreamed of! Hither came Mike and Casey, swords in hand, to tread the jeweled thrones of the Earth under sandaled feet with Greg Hatcher of Comics Should Be Good! and our friend Pól Rua of Mike and Pól Save the Universe! That’s right. This month, the panel is talking about Robert E. Howard’s legendary fantasy anti-hero, Conan the Barbarian! From his pulp magazine beginnings in 1932 to the character’s explosion into comic books, newspaper strips, cartoons, and feature films. Conan’s impact on modern fantasy fiction — and popular culture itself — is deep and often unsung. Join us in a discussion of jocks versus nerds, power fantasies and the infectious “fuck yeah!” moment. So heft your weeping red broadsword, and whisper a prayer to Crom, because we’re telling you of the days of high adventure! [CORRECTION: Greg writes new pulp adventures for Airship 27. My apologies.] Music:  “The Battle of the Mounds from Conan the Barbarian” by Basil Poledouris Previously titled: “A Jock’s Wet Dream”