The Fantom Zone

Join Chris and Ian this week as they trek many miles while discussing the latest Stephen King adaptation, The Long Walk. We discuss all the highs and lows, the changes from the book to the big screen and the importance of a good pair of shoes. Enjoy. Instagram - @thefantomzonepodcast Email - thefantomzonepodcast@gmail.com TikTok - @the.fantom.zone Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in...

To mark the release of Fantastic Four: First Steps, Marvel's first family's introduction to the MCU, Chris & Ian sit down to discuss all the ins and outs of the film, as well as some of Ian's rather unique takes on food. Enjoy. Instagram - @thefantomzonepodcast Email - thefantomzonepodcast@gmail.com TikTok - @the.fantom.zone Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

James Gunn's Superman marks the first cinematic entry in the new DCU, so join Chris and Ian as they discuss all of their thoughts on the film, as well as other upcoming DCU releases to look out for. Also, the duo give their honest opinions on a certain chicken chain restaurant. Enjoy. Instagram - @thefantomzonepodcast Email - thefantomzonepodcast@gmail.com TikTok - @the.fantom.zone Hosted on Acast...

The curtain has fallen on The Last of Us Season 2, and Chris and Ian are back to discuss a somewhat bewildering finale, as well as reviewing and perhaps even re-evaluating Season 2 as a whole. Enjoy. Instagram - @thefantomzonepodcast Email - thefantomzonepodcast@gmail.com TikTok - @the.fantom.zone Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I'm not crying, you're crying! The penultimate episode of The Last of Us Season 2 has landed, and Chris and Ian are back to talk all about arguably one of the most emotional episodes of the show so far. We get into the episode's highs and lows, what moment got us the most and even Ian's fear of dying, although he claims he never will. Enjoy. Instagram - @thefantomzonepodcast Email - thefantomzonep...

This week, the Fantom Zone gang returns to the MCU once again to discuss its latest offering, Thunderbolts*. Chris and Ian discuss the film's highs and lows, whether this is indeed a return to form for the MCU, and, of course, that exciting post-credits scene. Enjoy. Instagram - @thefantomzonepodcast Email - thefantomzonepodcast@gmail.com TikTok - @the.fantom.zone Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr...

We're in the home stretch now as The Last of Us: Season 2 nears its conclusion and Chris and Ian are back again this week to discuss all the goings on from episode 5, Feel Her Love. We discuss the many highs of yet another solid episode, but also get into some of the puzzling decisions and frustrations that the episode offered up as well. Enjoy. Instagram - @thefantomzonepodcast Email - thefantomz...

Chris and Ian are back once again to discuss episode 4 of The Last of Us: Season 2, titled Day One . We discuss how we feel the season is going, having now passed its halfway mark, our slightly differing opinions on how the episode handles its big revelations and all the tense moments in between. Also, Chris starts with a quick update on how he and his wife are getting on with making their way thr...

This week, our journey with The Last of Us: Season 2 continues, with Chris and Ian getting back together to discuss their complicated feelings towards episode 3. We discuss the importance of character and pacing, as well as our favourite and not so favourite moments, the shackles of small-town bureaucracy and the speed of horses. Enjoy. Instagram - @thefantomzonepodcast Email - thefantomzonepodcas...

The Last of Us returns, and this week, Chris and Ian (with an all too brief but fantastic cameo from Sym) resume their therapy sessions as they talk all about the first two episodes of the award-winning, widely acclaimed show based on the award-winning, widely acclaimed video game series by Naughty Dog. We discuss how the choices to both stick to and move away from its source material in key momen...

Having not caught up in while, the Fantom Zone gang sit down for a bumper Just Chatting episode where after a brief discussion on abandoning shows before the end, we then share their thoughts and feelings on the recent Oscar wins, what and who missed out and what and who deserved their little gold man. But most importantly, ahead of it's penultimate episode of season two, we talk all about our abs...

The Fantom Zone is back and recording in person for the first time, which means their chat about the latest entry in the MCU, Captain America: Brave New World, is even more chaotic than usual—if that's even possible. We chat about all the highs and lows of this fourth Captain America film, the missed opportunities for this film to say something big and meaningful as well as the general shakiness o...

Join the Fantom Zone lads and ladettes this week as they sink their teeth into Robert Eggers' latest gothic horror film, Nosferatu. We discuss everything we loved and didn't love about the film, where it ranks within the rest of Eggers' already impressive filmography, and even get into a bit of a debate about how our own rating scale works. LADS! Enjoy. Instagram - @thefantomzonepodcast Email - th...

Happy new year! To kick off 2025, The Fantom Zone gang take a look back at the year just gone and talk through their best and worst of 2024. Find out why certain films clicked with us while others didn't and how 4DX really can make or break a film. Enjoy. Instagram - @thefantomzonepodcast Email - thefantomzonepodcast@gmail.com TikTok - @the.fantom.zone Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo...

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it's The Fantom Zone! Join Chris, Tobi and Ian for this special bonus episode where they discuss the first teaser trailer for Superman: Legacy, James Gunn's big entrance as the new head of the DC universe out July 11 2025. Enjoy Instagram - @thefantomzonepodcast Email - thefantomzonepodcast@gmail.com TikTok - @the.fantom.zone Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...

This week, join Ian and Tobi on their rip-roaring adventure through Tim Millar's new anthology animated show Secret Level now on Amazon Prime. Discover which trailers for which video games they enjoyed the most and which ones bored them to tears! See if Ian and Tobi create beef over any episodes or if they instead came together over their thoughts on Secret Level! Enjoy. Instagram - @thefantomzone...

Hello there. This week, Chris, Tobi and Ian go back 25 years to a galaxy far, far away to talk all about Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace. We discuss our first memories of the film and our thoughts now along with the rest of the prequel trilogy to ponder if all the hate and scorn is or was deserved, while we also compare it to the rest of the franchise offerings AND a certain other prequel...

This week, in the first of our deep dives into what makes each member of our Fantom Zone gang tick (movie-wise), our very own Ian Lunny reveals his top five films of all time, with some honourable mentions thrown in as well as all the usual banter and fun. Enjoy. Instagram - @thefantomzonepodcast Email - thefantomzonepodcast@gmail.com TikTok - @the.fantom.zone Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac...

This week, Chris, Ian and Sym put on their clown make-up, sit down and talk all about Joker: Folie à Deux. We discuss the few ups and many, many more downs of the film, try and work out how many Harvey Dents there actually are and Ian struggles to say the word "philanthropist". Enjoy IMMEDIATELY! Instagram - @thefantomzonepodcast Email - thefantomzonepodcast@gmail.com TikTok - @the.fantom.zone Hos...

In what might be up there with our nerdiest episode yet, join Tobi and Rob as they discuss the new Transformers movie, Transformers One. They also discuss their overall love for the Transformers franchise and Rob does away with The Fantom Zone's patented "broadly" rating system. Enjoy. Instagram - @thefantomzonepodcast TikTok - @the.fantom.zone Email - thefantomzonepodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acas...

Join the Fantom Zone gang as they sit down to discuss the latest release in the Alien franchise, Alien: Romulus. We share our thoughts and ask all the big burning questions such as where does it rank alongside the rest of the franchise, why is it called Alien: Romulus and what's with all the space goo? Enjoy! Instagram - @thefantomzonepodcast Email - thefantomzonepodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast....

This week, join the whole Fantom Zone gang as Chris, Ian, Sym and Tobi sit down to break the fourth wall and discuss the much-anticipated Deadpool and Wolverine. Plus we cover some of the biggest Marvel news from San Diego Comic Con. Enjoy! Instagram - @thefantomzonepodcast Email - thefantomzonepodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, in anticipation of the upcoming release of Deadpool & Wolverine, Chris and Ian take a look back at the first film in the Franchise, Deadpool. We discuss how we felt about it then versus now, its impact on the genre and much more. Enjoy! Instagram - @thefantomzonepodcast Email - thefantomzonepodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, join Tobi and Ian as they finally get another chance to profess their love for all things animation with their thoughts on X-Men 97, a short but sweet review of Scavenger's Reign and general thoughts on the golden age of animation we happily find ourselves in these days. And of course, it wouldn't be the Fantom Zone if Tobi didn't get to talk about Star Wars, so we also have some chat a...

Join Chris, Ian and Tobi as part of The Fantom Zone's 50th episode celebrations, brought to you in partnership with the good folks at UK Film Review. This week in the first of two parts of our deep dive into all things Watchmen, we discuss the merits of Zack Snyder's 2009 adaptation. Make sure to also tune in next week for part 2 where the gang discuss the 1976 Alan Moore comic itself. Enjoy Insta...