X-Band: The Phantom Podcast

In this episode of X-Band , the ChronicleChamber team is delighted to spend a couple of hours speaking with the publisher of Phantom comics in Australia - Glenn Ford . We last spoke to Glenn on Episode 33, almost exactly two years ago, and so much has changed since then! To find out about the phan, the creator and the artist, go back and listen to that one. To find out about Frew Publications - li...

It's been a while since we last got together to chat about Frew Phantom comics, so there's a bit to get through in this episode! Starting with the outstanding 40th Wedding Anniversary special and working back over all the issues released over the last couple of months, Steve, Jermayn and Dan look over the stories and discuss all the art, the narratives and nuances. Some spoilers of cours...

Dan and Jermayn go back to school in Episode 83, when we talk to one of the world's foremost academic experts on The Phantom, Kevin Patrick, author of the recently released The Phantom Unmasked: America's First Superhero. In a wide-ranging discussion, the phellas discuss the cultural phenomenon that is The Phantom, the spread of the character and comic strip around the world, and discuss...

In a quick conversation to round out the podcast month, Jermayn and Dan discuss something that we once only dreamed about: not one but two new Phantom films! While the Phantom phandom waits for Hollywood to take their next foray into the world of the Ghost Who Walks, filmmakers on two different continents are releasing their take on our favourite hero: Choloman Oshoriri from Dreamcity Artists in K...

Of the X-Band podcast team, only Dan (JM6401) is old enough to have joined up and become an active member, so he was dead keen to record an episode where we trawl back over the history of The Phantom Club. To help the conversation and make sure the phellas get their facts right, we are lucky enough to be joined by two Life Members who also delight in re-living old times and sharing some of their m...

It's always a thrill when we get to talk to passionate Phantom phans, and there are few more passionate than this father and son combination! Australian phans should be very familiar with the father in the pair - one of the greatest rugby league players to ever pull on a boot: The King, the Emperor of Lang Park, an official Rugby League Immortal, and one of only three men whose photo has appe...

The eagerly anticipated 3 Part The 22nd Phantom: Empty Throne Saga has just been published by Frew and the phellas are ready to go hammer and tongs into a review.  Though the phellas enjoyed the saga there is still a lot that they disagree on.  This amount of debate probably hasn't been witnessed since the Falkist vs Modernist debate but in this episode Steve comes down from his comfy perch o...

In X-Band: The Phantom Podcast - Episode 78, Jermayn and Dan are lucky enough to interview one of Frew's newest cover artists: Jamie Johnson. Jamie talks about his personal history with The Phantom and his process as an artist. We discuss in detail his amazing, history-making, and beautiful triptych of The 22nd Phantom covers, which have set Australian audiences buzzing over the last few week...

Steve and Dan run through the latest news in the world of Phantom Phandom including the release of the 2018 Mallon Diary and Wall Calendar, as well as the new subscription offers from FREW (and their incentives to sign up).  The phellas also discuss the upcoming release of Kevin Patrick's thesis, "The Phantom Unmasked", which will be hitting bookshops in the near future. Also, just...

In Episode 76 of X-Band: The Phantom Podcast , we are very pleased to bring you a recording of the Kid Phantom panel from Oz ComicCon in Brisbane on September 23, 2017. The panel consists of illustrator Dr Paul Mason and writer Andrew Constant , as well as the late but very valuable addition of editor of Kid Phantom and co-owner of Frew Publications, Glenn Ford . The team discuss: the conception o...

In Episode 75 - The Collection That Does Not Die we’re focusing on all things to do with being a Phantom Collector! Modest accumulators Steve and Dan are joined by two of Australia's foremost Phantom collectors, ChronicleChamber's own Jermayn Parker and returning guest Jon Cookson. In a wide-ranging and comprehensive discussion, the gents discuss their own approaches to collecting, as we...

In the tradition of FREW here is X-Band: The Phantom Podcast's first "A" episode! In the second half of Episode 73, Steve, Jerm and Dan continue talking about the latest Comics and News ... and in this case it's all about Frew! Get yourself ready for the reviews by reading: #1788 The Baronkhan Sedition / SOS Phantom The Pirate Raiders #1789 Tiger Girl / The Lady Luck pts 1 &amp...

Comics and News, News and Comics! Steve, Jermayn and Dan look back at a quieter month of Phantom news, yet still manage to talk for an hour and not get finished! We review the Ikon Collectables competition, look at the recently released products that are likely to empty our wallets, argue about how much creators should share, and review the long-awaited Hermes Press publication President Kennedy&a...

It feels like an eternity since we've had a podcast but we are back with a bang interviewing one of the hottest, newest Egmont Phantom cover artists of our time - Henrik Sahlström from Sweden. Unfortunately Stephen and Dan were unable to join us but that didn't stop Jermayn carrying the baton and bringing in a great insightful discussion with Henrik. We touch upon his day job, his love f...

Dan, Jermayn and Steve are back with an episode jam packed with all the Phantom news and comic reviews that you need to listen too.  The phellas are still on high after Supernova and are incredibly excited about all the latest innovations put forward by Frew and other companies.  Pour yourself a nice long glass of milk and take a seat in your most comfy skull throne and enjoy one of the biggest po...

In a very special X-Band, the phellas are lucky enough to talk to new Sunday artist, Jeff Weigel. Jeff takes the opportunity to introduce himself to phans, filling us in on his history and background as an artist, as well as his history with the Ghost Who Walks. We find out a little about how Jeff has been re-acquainting himself with Phantom Country, and the support he's been receiving from o...

Over the last 9 months or so, phans at Comic Conventions or on Facebook might be excused for doing a double-take as they see a new but very familiar looking comic book, The Demon . Artist and author Matt Kyme makes no secret of the fact that his character and product design is inspired by his favourite character The Phantom; his favourite creators Lee Falk and Ray Moore; and his favourite publishe...

For the first time ever, the X-Band Podcast team (well, 2/3 of us anyway) are in the same room together and recording a conversation they have in person! Jermayn and Dan share their Sydney Experience with you, touching on everything from finding each other at the airport and socialising on the Phriday night, through to Supanova Saturday and the Lee Falk Memorial Bengali Explorer's Club Dinner...

In the second X-Band Podcast this week (!), Jermayn and Dan are joined by Jon Cookson to discuss their plans for the biggest day on an Australian phans calendar: Saturday at Sydney Supanova and the Lee Falk Memorial Bengalla Explorers Club (LFMBEC) Dinner! As the new-comer, Dan quizzes the experienced Germ and the veteran Jon about the origins and traditions of the day, getting a few tips for new...

In a podcast of epic proportions, Jermayn, Dan and Steve discuss the recent news in the Phantom universe, and boy is there a lot to talk about! Of course, the resignations of Tony DePaul (author) and Terry Beatty (artist) from the newspaper strips lead the conversation. Then the boys also dig their teeth into all the new Phantom merch that is available now or released at Supanova, news from publis...

Introducing the creative team behind Frew's newest creation - Phantom by Gaslight !! On the X-Band this week, Jermayn and Dan welcome author Christopher Sequeira and artist Jason Paulos into the wonderful world of Phantom phandom. The boys quiz the creative team about their professional histories, the Gaslight genre, and how the Phantom fits into that world. We also find out a little about th...

In this episode Steve, Dan and Jermayn interview one of the world's foremost authorities on Phantom rings, in fact his written the book about them, Gary Horne. Gary recalls some background stories regarding the rings and proceeds to make the phellas incredibly jealous of his collection. This episode also references a number of pages from the book so is the perfect companion as you flick throu...

Frew's latest innovation, The Kid Phantom, has been out in stores for about a fortnight now. For those who may not know about it the series follows the adventures of our hero as a boy as he journeys to America for his education. The team at Chronicle Chamber have been able to collect a number of 'reactions' from phans around the world and have put them all together in this podcast....

The ChronicleChamber team are joined by Dr Paul Mason (artist) and Andrew Constant (writer), the creative team behind Frew's upcoming new series Kid Phantom! In this wide-ranging conversation, Paul and Andrew talk a little about their own professional histories and influences, but mostly delve into the world of Lee Falk, explaining some of their ideas, concepts and themes for the exciting new...

In this Episode Steve, Dan and Jermayn review the latest comics from Frew (#1775 to #1778) Support the show