X-Band: The Phantom Podcast

In this episode Jermayn, Dan and Steve are joined by phan and renown Falkist Jon as they discuss a trend that seems to be occurring in both the Dailies and the Scandinavian comics... are we seeing the lead up for the death of the 21st Phantom? This episode enjoys healthy discussion from phans on both sides of the argument- does the 21st need to die? (See if you can pick who's on which side be...

No doubt you've already read our written review of the Opening, but in Episode 59 of X Band: The Phantom Podcast you will hear all the speeches from the Opening night, including the announcement of the winners of the saso.creative Phantom Downunder Art Prize, as well as the Artists' Talk held in the Gallery the following day. The Artists' Talk on Saturday features co-curators Dietme...

It has been 12 months since Glenn Ford and Rene White took over ownership of Frew Publications and, along with publisher Dudley Hogarth, formed the Frew Crew. For this episode Dan, Jermayn and Steve look back at Frew Crew: Year One going through stats, innovations, positives, minuses, and things we thought were interesting. We also put forward what we would like to see in Year Two. Enjoy! Support...

Jermayn, Dan and Steve (who unfortunately had to leave due to unforeseen circumstances) conduct an insighting, interesting, and entertaining interview with Egmont author Goran Semb. Goran will be familiar to Australian Phantom readers with three of his stories being published by Frew- A Bandar's Pride, The Medicine Man's Daughter and Nuclear Terror. Enjoy! Support the show

In Episode 56 Jermayn, Dan and Steve review Frew Issues 1772-1774 which include the All American, All Colour Christmas special, as well as the 2017 Annual entitled The Girl Phantom. The Phellas also report on all of the news that has been coming out of Frew lately regarding everything from new Comic book titles to protector boards and bags. Also, for your listening pleasure, we have our new intro...

Recorded on the weekend of 10-11 December 2016, this podcast features audio from the opening of The Phantom Art Show at the Tweed Regional Gallery in Murwillumbah, NSW. ChronicleChamber was lucky enough to attend the official opening on Saturday evening to record the first part of the podcast, where former Governor-General of Australia Dame Quentin Bryce and her husband Michael spoke about their e...

For the first Podcast of 2017, Steve, Dan and Jermayn take a look back at the year that was 2016. They share their thoughts on the best writers, best artists, best stories, best issues, best covers, best merch, best addition to our own Skull Caves, best moment of being part of the ChronicleChamber team, and what they thought of 2016 in relation to the Phantom and his 80th year in publication. Enjo...

4 Different Time Zones 3 Awestruck Phans 2 Continents and Hemispheres Ladies and Gentleman... The one, Sy Barry Support the show

In this episode Jermayn takes the reigns as he, Dan and Steve discuss the latest issues from Frew (#1767 to #1771) as well as Flash Gordon- Kings Cross #1. The phellas preview Frew's upcoming releases, namely the 2016 Christmas special and the 2017 Annual, which will be called The Girl Phantom. The boys also talk about the lack of trading cards and colouring books but are buoyed by the recent...

Episode 51 is a podcast of 2 parts. Part 1 is Steve's interview with musician and Phantom Phan Michael Rowan regarding his song "For Those Who Came In Late" that he recorded back in the day with his band 'Infernal Racket'. This leads to the beginnings of a competition for any musical phans to enter in the new year- which will have a very special guest judge! Part 2 is a co...

Yes, it's here X-Band: The Phantom Podcast's 50th episode! There's no congratulating quite like self congratulating and the team are doing plenty of that as they reminisce about their favourite episodes and guests. The boys are joined by an extra special guest who, needless to say, is a blast from the past. The ghost who stats get a Guernsey, And finally the Goof Reel is back. Enjoy...

In this episode Jermayn takes the reigns as the boys discuss all the new merchandise that is coming out... just in time for Christmas! We have a new range of puzzles, rings, cards, clothes, diaries, journals, novels and posters to ask Santa for this Christmas, we hope you've been good boys and girls. The boys pay their respects to Phantom Artist Lindsay Walker and check out Antonio Lemos&apos...

In this Episode Dan, Jermayn and Steve review the hotly anticipated 80th Anniversary Special published by Frew. The episode opens with the boys recording their first impressions of the issue as soon as they open it. They then drag a fine tooth comb through every aspect of the publication. Was the colour a success? Does Jermayn agree with Barry's history? What's Dan's opinion on the...

In the lead up to 30th of September and the opening of The Phantom Art Show in Broken Hill, NSW, Dan chats with co-curators Peter Kingston and Dietmar Lederwasch. Recorded in the period between the Toowoomba and Broken Hill exhibitions, this conversation is a follow up to X-Band episode 42 when Dan, Chris, Gary and Angus reviewed the Toowoomba exhibition. These interviews offer some insight into a...

In this episode the boys discuss the fallout from the biggest Phantom Nerd of the 90s battle. They also sink their teeth into Frew issues 1758, 1759 and 1760 and the phellas sure have a bit to say about the direction Reimerthi is going with his current story arc. The boys discuss the upcoming Phantom's World series as well as the soon to be published 80th anniversary edition by FREW. We also...

In this episode Jermayn, Steve and Dan interview Phamous Phan, Sammy J, which was made possible by their mutual mate, Duncan. Sammy embraces his inner Phantom nerd and tells many a story about his life with the Phantom, one in particular is quite moving, where as others, as you would expect, are quite humorous. Support the show

In this episode Jermayn leads Dan and Steve as they discuss the latest Phantom news, including: Egmont's "Empty Throne" story, the passing of Frew artist Peter Chapman, Sal Velutto's fundraiser, The Frew-Phan Fare-Phantom's Vault connection, Frew comics in colour, Colouring in books, Frew Crew badges, the 80th anniversary, a Mandrake Movie, Dublin Comic Con, Bradford Excha...

In this episode Steve, Jermayn and Dan review the latest comics from Frew, including the conclusion to the 6 part "Nat Turner's Spirit" and the latest installments of "Heart of Darkness". Also, the phellas sink their teeth into the latest offerings from Dynamite with "Kings Quest" issues 2 and 3 and we announce the winner of the Price Guide Competition. Oh, and t...

In this episode Dan takes us on a tour of the Phantom Art Exhibition that was held at the Toowomba Art Gallery. Dan's special guests include Chris, Gary and Angus who all share their views on the Exhibition. In the second half, Jermayn travels to Sydney to attend the Supernova Pop Culture Expo and catches up with many Phantom Phans, as well as 2/3 of the Frew Crew, who drop an exclusive right...

Falkists vs Modernists!  In this episode Steve moderates The Great Debate between Falkists and Modernists: That Lee Falk's Phantom is the One True Phantom.  Jermayn takes the modernist's perspective and the boys are joined by Dan Fraser for the Falkists.  Who will come out victorious? You be the judge! Support the show

In this episode Jermayn takes the reins as he and Steve report on all of the latest news in the world of the Phantom. Included are the new offerings from Hermes and Dynamite as well as Free Comic Book Day. They discuss the new price guide and Wilson McCoy Art exhibition in Sweden. There is a report on the upcoming LFMBEC dinner and new merchandise (coins, posters and model kits). There's also...

In this episode Steve and Jermayn discus the latest issues from Frew (1746-1752), as well as the new signature series and Kiwi covers that the Frew Crew have released. Support the show

In this episode Joe and Jermayn catch up news surrounding the Phantom's 80th anniversary and a whole slew of merch that is being released! Support the show

Recorded just before Joe left Australia, he and Jermayn discuss all the news that came out during that time, including the sad passing of artist Paul Ryan Support the show

It's the Phantom's 80th birthday and finally Frew have made an announcement on the future of the company. The boys sit down to discuss what we can hope for in the future of Australia's Phantom publisher. Support the show