Episode #32 (yes, 32, not 31) has landed and it's a cracker! There is some big news to discuss such as Judith Shepherd stepping down from Frew Publications and an absolute Treasure Room full of new merch. And, of course, all the latest comics featuring not only some of the best non-Falk Phantom stories but also the Frew debut of a new artist. And if all that wasn't enough you get not one, but two rants this episode! Yes, there will be many a headphone set thrown folks, so check it out below! Sup...
Dec 14, 2015•1 hr 42 min
In this special episode of X-Band: The Phantom Podcast Stephen talks to fellow phans Michael Rowe, Jimmy James and Nick Gordon at the Bendigo Comic Fair about their love for the character and the awesome collections they have amassed! Support the show
Nov 30, 2015•35 min
Joe, Jermayn and Stephen discuss all the latest Phantom news and comic releases in this slightly longer than usual episode. Support the show
Oct 31, 2015•1 hr 43 min
Collectively, Joe, Jermayn and Steven have 65 years of Phantom phandom between them. For this episode of X-Band: The Phantom Podcast the boys discuss their top three favorites of everything from comics to collectibles that they've experienced in that 65 year stretch! Will they mention your favorite items or creators? Will one of the three love something you don't? Will their choices be obvious? Will they be controversial? Will we keep this hyperbole going? Be sure to download the episode and fin...
Sep 23, 2015•1 hr 33 min
For the 28th episode of X-Band: The Phantom Podcast, Joe, Jermayn and Stephen have a heap of stuff to cover! From all the latest news to what's been appearing in Frew and their thoughts on the final issues of Dynamite Entertainment's King: The Phantom there is heaps here for every phan! Support the show
Aug 28, 2015•1 hr 25 min
A lot has been said recently about the improvements Frew have made to the production quality of their comics. One area in particular has been greatly celebrated for its higher quality and this is the covers. Joe, Jermayn and Steven sit down and talk with one of the people directly responsible for this, cover artist Jeremy Mcpherson. Support the show
Aug 17, 2015•47 min
Yep, it's a brand new episode of X-Band: The Phantom Podcast in which we cover all of the latest Phantom news and, as the title of the episode suggests, talk a lot about Frew Publication! Support the show
Jul 13, 2015•1 hr 35 min
The last few weeks have seen a slew of gatherings events in which Phantom phans took park. Supanova Sydney, the Lee Falk Memorial Bengalla Explorer's Club and Comic Con Melbourn were all attended by our intrepid reporters Jermayn Parker and Stephen and Tom East. Check out the episode to hear the a speach given by Phantom Sunday artist Terry Beatty and the low down on what went on at the events Support the show
Jun 28, 2015•1 hr 25 min
In the second part at our look at the history of Moonstone Books Jermayn and Joe discuss the remaining of Moonstone's graphic novels, their various spin-off and mini series and just what the legacy of this publisher is. Support the show
Jun 03, 2015•1 hr 12 min
For eight years American publisher Moonstone Books produced arguable the best Phantom stories to come out of the US. In this two parter Joe and Jermayn discuss all of Moonstone's releases from graphic novels to mini series and of course the on-goings. If you're at all a phan of Moonstone's Phantom books or haven't yet experienced them this is an episode you won't want to miss! This is one we've been planning for a while so we hope you enjoy it! Support the show...
May 24, 2015•1 hr 33 min
In this special episode Joe, Jermayn and Stephen have the honour of talking to Philip Madden, writer of several popular Phantom stories from Egmont. Support the show
Apr 29, 2015•1 hr 15 min
It's been a while since we've done a news and comics wrap up episode of X-Band: The Phantom Podcast so we have a whole slew of stuff to talk about this episode. From the Pop Vinyl figure to the first batch of King issues, it's all here! Support the show
Apr 16, 2015•1 hr 52 min
After almost 80 years of publication to say there are a lot of Phantom collectibles out there is something of an understatement. Thus, in the 20th episode of X-Band: The Phantom Podcast Joe and Jermayn are joined by collector extraordinaire Jon Cookson to discuss everything collectables! Support the show
Mar 17, 2015•1 hr 39 min
In this latest episode of X-Band: The Phantom Podcast, Joe ad Jermayn discuss all the latest in Phantom news, collectibles and comics as well as introduce a new segment to the show titled The Soapbox. Yes, you should be scared! Support the show
Jan 31, 2015•1 hr 22 min
In this latest episode of X-Band: The Phantom Podcast, Joe, Jermayn and Stephen discuss the latest Phantom news and Frew comics during which the age-old topic of Frew covers once again rears it's head. Support the show
Dec 21, 2014•1 hr 34 min
With Dynamite's steampunk adventure wrapped up Joe and Jermany, this time joined by fellow fan Stephen East, discuss the series. Concentrating on the Phantom's issues but also covering the series as a whole, the trio talk about what they liked, what they didn't and what they hope for the future. Support the show
Nov 23, 2014•40 min
For Phans living in Australia looking forward to Hermes Press' new PHANTOM series, it's been something of a turbulent time. Joe and Jermayn sit down to talk about just what is going on with this highly anticipated book. Support the show
Nov 02, 2014•45 min
Joe and Jermayn are back with another episode of the world's only Phantom podcast, X-Band. In Epsisode #15 the guys discuss, review and wax lyrical about all the latest Phantom news and Frew issues that have come about since the last episode. Support the show
Sep 27, 2014•1 hr 25 min
In the fourteenth episode of X-Band: The Phantom Podcast, Joe and Jermayn talk to Andreas Erickson, a long time Phantom phan from Sweden. Discussion ranges from the origins of Team Fantomen to what will readers can look forward to in future issues and the Ghost Who Walks' impact on Swedish society. This is an episode not to miss! Support the show
Aug 15, 2014•1 hr 43 min
In this episode Joe and Jermayn discuss all the latest Phantom news and comics, including the first installment of Frew's new Replica Series Support the show
Jul 06, 2014•1 hr 22 min
Finally recovered from the awesomeness that was the ChronicleChamber Gathering, Supanova and the Lee Falk Memorial Bengalla Explorers' Club dinner, Joe and Jermayn reminisce about the fun that was had discussing the items they bought, the people they met, the food they ate and the auction items they fought over. Support the show
Jun 25, 2014•1 hr 5 min
A little overdue, but finally Joe and Jermayn sit down to discuss their thoughts on the final three issues of Dynamite Entertainment's King Watch. The boys give their thoughts and opinions on the story as a whole as well as the huge twists, turns and reveals that occur in the series' final issues. Needless to say, if you've not read the issues yet, HERE BE SPOILERS, so listen at your own risk. Support the show
Jun 11, 2014•59 min
In this episode Jermayn rejoins Joe as the two discuss all the latest Phantom news and comic issues as well as announce the very first X-Band competition! Support the show
May 03, 2014•1 hr 11 min
In this episode Joe goes solo and discusses one of his very favourite things - Phantom 2040, from the animated to the video game and other interesting titbits. Support the show
Apr 20, 2014•41 min
In this episode Joe and Jermayn give their final thoughts on Frew's 2014 Annual as well as catching up on all the latest Phantom news and what issues they've been reading. Support the show
Mar 21, 2014•1 hr 22 min
While at the "Enter the Phantom" exhibition, Jermayn was able to talk to various Phantom collectors, creators and other prominent folks in the Australian Phantom community who attended the show. Support the show
Feb 26, 2014•34 min
The Enter the Phantom exhibition has come and gone and there are many stories to tell from it. To fill us in on all those stories is Jermany Parker, my co-host on X-Band: The Phantom Podcast. Beginning with this, the first X-Band special, Jermayn will be filling us in on what happened at the exhibition as well as providing us with interviews with the various people to attended. In this first podcast, Jermayn tells us all about the exhibition itself. Support the show...
Feb 18, 2014•21 min
Joe and Jermayn sit down with Phantom phan Bradley Peach to discuss the forthcoming exhibition of his Phantom collection in Aulbry, NSW. It's a great discussion with much joviality. Be sure to say right to the end as well for something a little extra. Support the show
Jan 14, 2014•54 min
In this episode the boys discuss all the news that has come out since episode five as well as what they thought of the most recent Frew issues (and Joe actually read one this time,). Jermayn also gives us a brief peak at Kings Watch #3 before our full review of issues #3 and #4 this is coming up. Support the show
Dec 22, 2013•1 hr 18 min
Since the final issue of The Last Phantom was released at the end of 2010 phans have been wondering what Dynamite's follow up would be. It may have taken three years, but that follow up finally arrived in the form of Kings Watch. However, this series is separate to Last Phantom, instead taking ques from the classic animated TV show Defenders of the Earth, joining up the Phantom, Mandrake the Magician, Lothar and Flash Gordon in to one awesome, justice bringing team. Joe and Jermayn discuss the f...
Nov 13, 2013•1 hr 38 min
