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X-Band: The Phantom Podcast

ChronicleChamber.comwww.chroniclechamber.com
Via the modern jungle drums Chronicle Chamber present the world's FIRST AND BEST podcast dedicated to the classic adventure comics hero, THE PHANTOM! If you're passionate about the Ghost Who Walks, this is one podcast you won't want to miss out on!Regular Hosts Jermayn, Stephen & Dan discuss everything in the Phantoms world from all the latest comics and news. We also regular interview Phantom creators and phans from around the world.
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#287 - July 2024 Comics and News Review

Join the team as they review Phantom comics from and discuss the latest Phantom news from around the world. We also keep up to date with the latest in the Daily and Sunday newspaper stories. Please answer some of our questions we have from July 2024 - you can find them at the bottom. You can either email us, or leave your comments at Facebook , Twitter and Instagram . We discuss the newspaper stories first and then discussed the Frew stories instead of the comics. Let us know if you prefer this ...

Aug 04, 20241 hr 21 min

#286 - The Sounds from the 2024 Supanova & LFMBEC Dinner

The Sydney weekend in June every year is the national phan 'Meca' weekend that a lot of hardcore Australian phans enjoy attending. For 2024, Chronicle Chamber team members Dan Fraser and Jermayn Parker made their way to the event and present a wrap-up of the event. This podcast is the collection of our thoughts as we sit together in the same room for a podcast recording. Plus, we collect the recordings from the 2024 Sydney Supanova featuring Game of Play Director Ash Nicholls and writer Matt Kym...

Jul 21, 20241 hr 2 min

#285B - June 2024 Australia, Sweden, Germany & Indian Comics Review

Because so much has happened in the Phantom world within the last 4-6 weeks, we have split our June review podcast into two. Join Stephen East , Jermayn Parker , Dan Fraser , Mikael Lyck , Seuj Abir and Christian Moller as together we review 12 Phantom comics from from Australia, Sweden, India and Germany. Please subscribe to our p odcast channel, website and or our social media platforms in Facebook , Twitter and or Instagram . If your one of the phans who can only listen to some parts of the p...

Jul 07, 20242 hr 7 min

#285A - June 2024 Newspaper Stories & News Review

Just like Frew , we have A and B episodes with our podcasts and because so much has happened in the Phantom world within the last 4-6 weeks, we have split our June review podcast into two. Join Stephen East , Jermayn Parker and Dan Fraser as they sit down and discuss the latest Phantom news from June 2024 from around the world. As the newspaper stories are time sensitive we also discuss the latest from the Daily and Sunday newspaper stories in this podcast. Which includes the ending of " The Cha...

Jul 01, 202440 min

#284 - Introducing Djordje Djokovic the NECA Figurine Designer

Dan Fraser and Jermayn Parker interview the man behind the NECA figurines in Djordje Djokovic . He talks to us all about the very popular figurines featuring the Phantom in the Defenders of the Earth and Original Superhero's range. You will learn how important he was to ensure NECA went ahead in the figurines being made. On our YouTube channel, we show a lot of photos of the process, original art and prototypes. If you love learning behind the scenes information, this is for you. Some of the sub...

Jun 19, 20242 hr

#283 - Introducing the 2024 LFMBEC Charity Dinner & Phan Weekend

Every year in Australia, phans from around the country gather together in Sydney for their Supanova and the annual Phantom LFMBEC Charity Dinner . In this podcast Jermayn Parker is joined by Sean Bassett and Nick Moles to chat about the weekend with a focus on the LFMBEC Charity Dinner . Please note, that all funds raised will be for charity and going to the Westmead Children's Hospital . We go over the weekend with all the Phantom related events and phan meetups. Friday night drinks and swaps a...

Jun 09, 202443 min

#282 - The Phantom Jam Print Fundraiser

Presenting a fundraiser jam print being sold to rais funds for the Westmead Children's Hospital . This has been the brainchild of Australian cover artist Jamie Johnson in participation with 25 past and present Australian artists, the Lee Falk's Members Bangalla Explorers Club ( LFMBEC ) and Chronicle Chamber . Each print will be $50Au and will be available at the Sydney Supanova event held Saturday 22 June and Sunday 23 June 2024. You will be able to buy them at Jamie Johnson 's booth. Alongside...

May 26, 20241 hr 36 min

#281 - April & May 2024 Comics & News Review

Jermayn Parker and Dan Fraser sit down and discuss the latest Phantom comics and news from April and May 2024. This includes everything Phantom related from around the world including products, comics, publishers, creators, deaths and much more. In this podcast we review comics from Australia, and Germany plus dissect Phantom related news from Ireland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, France, Italy, India, Australia, Brazil and USA. Some of the news from Europe is amazing. If your one of the ph...

May 14, 20241 hr 54 min

#280 - Enter the Phantom

Jermayn Parker and Dan Fraser chat with phan phav creator Matt Kyme who was the writer and artist behind Frew #1969 titled " Enter the Phantom ". This story is special to a lot of Phantom phan geeks who love these types of stories. Towards the end of the podcast, phans from around the world submit their questions and comments to Matt and the new story. Some of the subjects we touch upon in this podcast are the following: His overall thoughts on the comic including some small problems with the wa...

May 07, 20241 hr 39 min

#279 - Sounds from Supanova Melbourne 2024

Stephen East attended Supanova Melbourne 2024 and it was full of Phantom and got his recorder out to bring us the sounds from the event. We hear from a cosplayer, Ash Nicholls and several artist creators including four Frew cover artists. We have included the panel featuring Ash Nicholls as well as recordings from others including: Chris the cosplayer ( Follow him on Instagram ) who chats about his design of the costume. Maria Lewis from the podcast " The Phantom Never Dies " Ken Steacy Canadian...

Apr 28, 20241 hr

#278 - With Sy Barry & His Worldwide Influence

Presenting a recorded interview with Sy Barry that was originally recorded 18 months ago. Why have we held onto this for so long you may be asking? Great question! Jermayn Parker , and Ankit Mitra originally held this interview for the discussion to be included in the Regal Phantom comics. It can now be released in podcast format in its entirely. Any podcast with Sy is amazing and insightful and this interview is no different. During this podcast Sy Barry discusses a lot with us and some of the ...

Apr 14, 20241 hr 28 min

#277 - March 2024 Comics & News Review

Jermayn Parker and Stephen East sit down and discuss the latest Phantom comics and news from March 2024. In this podcast we review comics from Australia and India plus dissect Phantom related news from Europe, India, Australia, South America and USA. Now is the time to subscribe to our YouTube Channel , website and or our social media platforms in Facebook , Twitter and or Instagram . If your one of the phans who can only listen to some parts of the podcast, below is a timeline of what we discus...

Apr 02, 20241 hr 35 min

#276 - February & March 2024 Comics & News Review

We discuss the latest Phantom comics and news from February and March 2024. This includes everything Phantom related from around the world including products, comics, publishers, creator changes and much more. Now is the time to subscribe to our YouTube Channel , website and or our social media platforms in Facebook , Twitter and or Instagram . Frew Phantom Comics: Frew #1963: 2 Minutes Frew #1964: 19 Minutes Frew #1965: 22 Minutes Giant Size #28: 36 Minutes Fantomen Phantom Comics: Fantomen 4/2...

Mar 13, 20241 hr 49 min

#275 - The Phantom and AI

Jermayn Parker , and Dan Fraser tackle a hot button topic on AI alongside guest Grange Wallis who helps us understand the potential dangers, where we can be excited and the potential future of it in the world but also our Phantom comic. Is there room for it? Now is the time to subscribe to our YouTube Channel , website and or our social media platforms in Facebook , Twitter and or Instagram . Make sure you leave a comment, review and subscribe. This podcast becomes philosophical and will get you...

Mar 05, 20241 hr 23 min

#274 - Andreas Eriksson The Writer

Jermayn Parker goes one on one with Andreas Eriksson who wears multiple hats when it comes to the Phantom. He writes stories, he is a phan, he edits comics for Fantomen and even helps edit Phantom Wiki. We have chatted with him about his journey as a phan and editor before and now we focus on the stories he has written for Frew , Fantomen and Lightning Strikes . Now is the time to subscribe to our YouTube Channel , website and or our social media platforms in Facebook , Twitter and or Instagram ...

Feb 25, 20241 hr 53 min

#273 - Frew 2024 Annual Review

Jermayn Parker , Stephen East and Dan Fraser sit down and discuss the 2024 Frew Annual which consists of 8 stories, featuring 6 Sunday newspapers, 1 from Team Fantomen , 1 story from Moonstone featuring 5 chapters and of course the replica of Frew issue #34. Now is the time to subscribe to our YouTube Channel , website and or our social media platforms in Facebook , Twitter and or Instagram . Make sure you leave a comment, review and subscribe. Note what you will see on the YouTube video will be...

Feb 06, 20241 hr 28 min

#272 - December 2023 & January 2024 Comics & News Review

Jermayn Parker , Stephen East and Dan Fraser sit down and discuss the latest Phantom comics and news from not one but two mammoth months. This includes everything Phantom related from around the world including products, comics, creator changes and much more. Normally we try and review everything once a month but December 2023 was busy. So please sit down, grab a milk (or wine if your a post modern phan) and watch / listen to us as we review and discuss the latest from a Phantom perspective for ...

Jan 24, 20242 hr 8 min

#271 - Our Review & Best Of 2023

We try and review 2023 in two hours. We go over the tale of the tape, highlighting every comic and merchandise released around the world in 2023 and then go over our favs. We have regular contributors joining us in Ankit , Christian , Seuj , Mikael , Duncan and Christopher and giving their input as well. We also go over the Frew best cover, best issue and best story as voted by you, the phans. Towards the end of the podcast we draw the winners for the 5 prizes. First up, we go over the comics an...

Jan 14, 20241 hr 53 min

#270 - Update on the New Moonstone Series with Mike Bullock

To celebrate the new Moonstone comic book series featuring both the Phantom and Mandrake we catch up with Mike Bullock the writer from the old and new series. What is confirmed and discussed by Mike Bullock is the following: The initial comic series will be like the past KGB Noir series with The Phantom and another character There will be three stories released in 15 installments guarantying at least 15 comics and 150 pages The titles of the stories are: " Phantom: Last Night ", " Mandrake the M...

Jan 04, 202458 min

#269 - New Years Resolution - Read Some Back Issues

To celebrate the new year, we have resolutions on what to do differently. Instead of trying to lose weight or eat healthy, this is a resolution all can get behind. Join us with our resolution to read more back issue Phantom comics! This year the team reviews some Moonstone comics which are worth digging out. This year Dan Fraser , Duncan Munro , and Jermayn Parker review the following stories and comics: " Five Days of the Dragon Chapter 1 " by Ron Marz and Rubén Procopio " Five Days of the Drag...

Dec 27, 202330 min

#268 - The Phantom Video Game Update

During the podcast we discuss and dissect the new Phantom video game trailer plus much more. We ask about NYCC 2023 , his dealings with King Features plus rattle of some key future dates including the announcement of Ashley Nicholls and Matt Kyme attending Supanova events in 2024 in Melbourne and Sydney. If this video game excites you, this podcast is must watching and or listening. You do not want to miss out! Some of the key dates to add to your Phantom calendar and that we discuss are: Dec 15...

Dec 18, 20231 hr 23 min

#267 - 2023 Bundaberg QLD "Phantom: Off The Drawing Board" Art Gallery

A huge thank you to all who contributed to this podcast in Rebecca McDuff and Duncan Munro for their time recording and reviewing the exhibition. To Bradley and Joyful Peach , Terry Krahe , Chris Hill , Amanda Bacchi and Paul Mason for their videoing and photos we used throughout the podcast. Because of what they did, it has allowed those who did not attend the ability to enjoy this PHantastic exhibition. To find out more about the event you can go to their Facebook page or their website . If yo...

Dec 10, 202357 min

#266 - November 2023 Comics & New Review

Jermayn , Stephen and Dan sit down and discuss the comics news from November 2023 from around the world including products, exhibitions and more. We are joined by Mikael Lyck , Seuj Abir and Christian Moeller who all review the latest comics from Sweden, India and Germany. All together we review 15 comics and 25 Phantom stories. No wonder it takes us nearly 2.5 hours to do it. We also sneak peak some exciting news that you will hear first on our platform for the Phantom video game. Now is the ti...

Dec 03, 20232 hr 25 min

#265 - Studio Session with Sy Barry, Lou Manna & Jeremy MacPherson

Presenting our recorded studio session with not one, or two but three highly talented artists in Sy Barry , Lou Manna and Jeremy MacPherson . This event was held on Saturday 4 November 2023 (New York time) with a dozen phans interacting with the three artists and asking various questions while they watched them draw. The bonus was that everyone who brought a ticket went into the draw to win one of the three pieces. All funds from the tickets were raised for Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Jimmy...

Nov 13, 20231 hr 49 min

#264 - Our Initial Thoughts on the Moonstone News

No your eyes do not deceive you - It is a shorter podcast than most. Jermayn Parker and Dan Fraser join to quickly discuss the news about Moonstone publishing new Phantom comics from the first half of 2024. You can read our initial report here . Like you, we have questions, heaps of questions. So we go over our own questions plus recap what we do know. We go over our initial responses plus why this is important news. We discuss the state of new Phantom stories release from USA since Moonstone lo...

Oct 30, 202338 min

#263 - October 2023 Comics & New Review

We sit down and discuss the comics news from September and October 2023 from around the world including products, exhibitions and much more. We also sneak peak some exciting news that you will hear first on our platform. Now is the time to subscribe to our YouTube Channel , website and or our social media platforms in Facebook , Twitter and or Instagram . Below is a timeline of what we discussed: Frew (Australia) Phantom Comics: Frew #1953: 1 Minutes 30 Seconds Frew #1954: 10 Minutes Frew #1955:...

Oct 17, 20231 hr 44 min

#262 - Happy Frewnersary! Looking at Peter Chapman

Jermayn Parker and Dan Fraser are joined by two guests as we look at one of the unsung heroes of Frew Publications in Peter Champan . The two guests who join us are Jeremy MachPerson and Daniel Best two budding detectives in realm of Australian comics. In this podcast you will learn all about Peter Chapman . Did you also know that he created over 400 comics and created artwork from the late 1940's all the way until the 2000's? That is nearly 60 years of professional work behind him. No wonder ma...

Oct 01, 20231 hr 13 min

#261 - Happy Frewnersary! Looking At 75 Years of Frew

Jermayn Parker and Dan Fraser are joined by Kevin Patrick as they go over the 75 years of Frew . It is a fascinating chat and we guarantee that you will learn something new! Kevin Patrick is a great researcher and he has dug up a lot of information for us like stories about Ron Forsyth , Lawford Richardson , Jack Eisen and Peter Watson the original creators of Frew . We learn about one important person who to most has been forgotten about is Sylvia Eisen and we explore her importance to Frew his...

Sep 19, 20231 hr 46 min

#260 - Frew 75th Anniversary Comic Review

Jermayn Parker and Dan Fraser do their best (& fail) to review this 180 page full colour Frew special comic inside an hour. They go down various rabbit holes and get caught up loving this comic which we both label is a hands down winner of the best Frew comic of the year and likely all time. They discuss the overall package of the comic with the paper quality, the cover, the historic article written by Kevin Patrick and each story in full detail - the writing, the drawings and even the colou...

Sep 06, 20231 hr 33 min

#259 - August 2023 Comics & New Review

We sit down and discuss the comics news from August 2023 from around the world. Mikael Lyck , Christian Moeller and Seuj Abir review comics from Sweden, Germany and India. Stick around and let us have some phun as we discuss Phantom news and comics from five different countries (Australia, Sweden, USA, Chili and India). If your one of the phans who can only listen to some parts of the podcast, below is a timeline of what we discussed. Frew (Australia) Phantom Comics: Frew #1950: 4 Minutes Frew #...

Aug 28, 20231 hr 50 min
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