Swords and Scrolls
The Swords and Scrolls podcast discusses heroic fantasy comics and more from the 70s and 80s with a rogue's gallery of guests joining in on the fun. Yes it's fun, damnit!
Mon, February 24, 2025
Swords & Scrolls 017 – Thundarr the Barbarian: S1 E2 “Harvest of Doom”
Lords of Light!!! We ride back unto the Land of Scrolls after being lost in a realm of endless winter. Hither comes Jason Ford. We discuss the second episode of the classic cartoon and this time we do not neglect to speak on the composer of the soundtrack for the...
Mon, December 02, 2024
Swords & Scrolls 016 – Thundarr the Barbarian: S1 E1 “Secret of the Black Pearl”
DEMON DOGS!!! Riding unto the Land of Scrolls comes Jason Ford. Friend of the show and comic book writer, Jason brings his sorcerous love for the classic cartoon to the fore. We discuss the creators behind the series and together begin our ride into this world of savagery, super-science and...
Thu, November 14, 2024
Swords & Scrolls 015 – Conan Reads Conan: “The Crawler in the Mists” Conan the Barbarian Power Record 1976
A real life Conan treads the Land of Scrolls! We discuss one of the four stories off the Conan the Barbarian Power Record from 1976. “The Crawler in the Mists” goes beyond vinyl into newsprint and finally into Conan continuity. Theme Music by GNOLL, courtesy Heimat der Katastrophe. All rights...
Fri, October 25, 2024
Swords & Scrolls 014 – Werewolves & Warriors: “Wolfshead” Kull the Conqueror #8
Matt Howell from the Bronze Age Monsters podcast, returns to the Land of Scrolls! We discuss the various comic adaptations of Robert E. Howard’s werewolf tale “Wolfshead” and how they compare to the original prose. We inhale deeply the beauty of the Severin sibling’s masterful artwork and bolt ourselves behind...
Sun, October 06, 2024
Swords & Scrolls 013 – Howard Horror: The Savage Sword of Conan #16-17 “Worms of the Earth”
The first episode to celebrate All Hallows’ Eve. We begin with one of the BEST of Robert E. Howard’s horror tales, which so happens to be one of the BEST comic adaptations of his works. Through the earth he crawled, to the land of scrolls to join in the discussion...
Thu, September 19, 2024
Swords & Scrolls 012 – Zukala’s Hour pt. 4 – Conan the Barbarian #115 “A War of Wizards!”
It’s the 10th Anniversary of Conan the Barbarian in his comic book series by Crom! It’s also the first comic book which also features Red Sonja, the She-Devil with a Sword, discussed on the podcast! It’s the final episode of Zukala’s Hour! But most importantly – it’s the return of...
Sat, September 07, 2024
Swords & Scrolls 011 – Zukala’s Hour pt. 3 – Conan the Barbarian #15 “The Green Empress of Melniboné!”
The conclusion to Conan’s first two-part story arc featuring Michael Moorcock’s sword and sorcery character, Elric of Melniboné! Jason Farrell draws his gloomy blade to stand against the Lords of Chaos in the name of the Land of Scrolls. We continue our limited series focusing on the wizard turned god,...
Sun, August 25, 2024
Swords & Scrolls 010 – Zukala’s Hour pt. 2 – Conan the Barbarian #14 “A Sword Called Stormbringer!”
Worlds, gods, wizards, warriors and sorcerer kings collide! Jason Farrell returns to the Land of Scrolls for our limited series focusing on the wizard turned god, Zukala! This issue is plotted by none other than Michael Moorcock himself and features the first comic book appearance of his sword and sorcery...
Wed, August 07, 2024
Swords & Scrolls 009 – Zukala’s Hour pt. 1 – Conan the Barbarian #5 “Zukala’s Daughter”
Jacob Balcom and Matt Howell from the Bronze Age Monsters podcast, bring their distinct research and review to the Land of Scrolls! They join me in launching our new limited series focusing on the wizard turned god, Zukala! From a series of poems written by Robert E. Howard, Zukala was...
Wed, July 24, 2024
Swords & Scrolls 008 – “The Valley of the Worm” in Supernatural Thrillers #3
Jason Farrell returns to the Land of Skulls to discuss the Robert E. Howard story “The Valley of the Worm” which was adapted into comics for the series Supernatural Thrillers in 1973. Our conversation is plagued by otherworldly whispers and piping that leads us to speak on Lovecraft elder gods,...
Tue, July 09, 2024
Swords & Scrolls 007 – Conan The Barbarian #37 The Curse of the Golden Skull!
It’s the first Conan comic to make it to the podcast but by Crom it will not be the last. Handpicked by Michael Munshaw this issue is the only full issue drawn by Neal Adams. Michael and I talk about buying and sharing comics as kids and so much more....
Thu, June 27, 2024
Swords & Scrolls 006 – Swords & Supers featuring X-Men 1/2
It’s the debut of a new segment – SWORDS & SUPERS! Comic books where superheroes mix with sword and sorcery. Joining me for this one-off episode is Joe Patrick of the Two Headed Nerd Podcast. He is a supers guy. I am a swords guy. It’s a perfect combo. The...
Thu, June 13, 2024
Swords & Scrolls 005 – Thongor! Warrior of Lost Lemuria in comics – 5 of 4
Thongor’s mighty thews cannot be chained to just four episodes! John Bunger of the Douglas and Dragons podcast and Key Master of Goodpencil Podcasts, returns to the Land of Scrolls. We continue to praise the creative team and marvel at the dramatic end of the Dragon Kings in issue #29...
Wed, May 29, 2024
Swords & Scrolls 004 – Thongor! Warrior of Lost Lemuria in comics – 4 of 4
Artist. Game Daddy. Soul Brother. He is all this and more. John Bunger of the Douglas and Dragons podcast and Key Master of Goodpencil Podcasts, journeys to the Land of Scrolls. He joins us in discussing the new creative team, the dramatic artistic changes and the results of their efforts...
Thu, May 16, 2024
Swords & Scrolls 003 – Thongor! Warrior of Lost Lemuria in comics – 3 of 4
It’s our longest episode yet! Friend of the show, John Littrel visits the land of scrolls to join in on the discussion of Thongor and the Wizard of Lemuria. Specifically, it’s continued translation for comics. We read and discuss Creatures on the Loose issues #26 and #27 which is a...
Wed, May 01, 2024
Swords & Scrolls 002 – Thongor! Warrior of Lost Lemuria in comics – 2 of 4
Jason Farrell of The Douglas and Dragons Podcast visits the land of scrolls to discuss the Thongor and the Wizard of Lemuria. Specifically it’s translation in comic books. We read and discuss Creatures on the Loose issues #24 and #25 which is a adaptation of “The Wizard of Lemuria” by...
Wed, April 17, 2024
Swords & Scrolls 001 – Thongor! Warrior of Lost Lemuria – 1 of 4
I am joined by Matt Baum of The Two-Headed Nerd Podcast to discuss the introduction of Thongor into comics. We read Creatures on the Loose issues #22 and #23 which is a adaptation of “Thieves of Zangabal” by Lin Carter, the creator of Thongor. The Two-Headed Nerd Podcasthttps://twoheadednerd.com/ Theme Music...
Wed, April 10, 2024
Swords and Scrolls – Welcome!
Introductory episode. Quick mission statement sort of thing. Explanation of how I even got here. Here are the important links- The Two-Headed Nerd Podcast https://twoheadednerd.com/ Bronze Age Monsters Podcast https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/werewolfbynight Spaghetti Toes https://www.etsy.com/shop/HarpAndSquirrel John Bunger & GoodPencil Podcasts http://johnbunger.com/ http://www.goodpencil.com/pod/ Theme Music by GNOLL, courtesy Heimat der Katastrophe. All rights...
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