X-Band: The Phantom Podcast
Episodes
Episode #59- The Phantom Art Show, Coffs Harbour
18 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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 f...
Episode #58- Frew Renaissance Year One Review
12 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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 Fr...
Episode #57- Goran Semb Interview
22 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Jermayn, Dan and Steve (who unfortunately had to leave due to unforeseen circumstances) conduct an insighting, interesting, and entertaining interview...
Episode #56 - February 2017 Comics and News
11 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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 An...
Episode #55- Phantom Art Show Opening at The Tweed Regional Gallery
15 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Episode #54- The Best of 2016
04 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Episode #53- Our interview with Sy Barry
21 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
4 Different Time Zones 3 Awestruck Phans 2 Continents and Hemispheres Ladies and Gentleman... The one, Sy BarrySupport the show
Episode #52- Comics and News December 2016
18 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
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 Cros...
Episode #51- Interview with Michael Rowan and Collector's Corner with Chase & Greg Brandon
08 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Episode #50 - A Celebration
26 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Yes, it's here X-Band: The Phantom Podcast's 50th episode! There's no congratulating quite like self congratulating and the team are do...
Episode #49- October 2016 Comics and News
29 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
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 r...
Episode #48- Frew's 80th Anniversary Special
22 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this Episode Dan, Jermayn and Steve review the hotly anticipated 80th Anniversary Special published by Frew. The episode opens with the boys recor...
Episode #47- Interviews with the Phantom Art Show Curators
17 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Episode #46 - September 2016 Comics and News
31 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
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 a...
Episode #45- Sammy J & Duncan
20 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Jermayn, Steve and Dan interview Phamous Phan, Sammy J, which was made possible by their mutual mate, Duncan. Sammy embraces his inne...
Episode #44- July 2016 News and Comics
01 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Jermayn leads Dan and Steve as they discuss the latest Phantom news, including: Egmont's "Empty Throne" story, the pass...
Episode #43- New Frews and Kings Quest
14 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Steve, Jermayn and Dan review the latest comics from Frew, including the conclusion to the 6 part "Nat Turner's Spirit"...
Episode #42- Art Gallery and Supernova
02 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
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 Chr...
#41: The Great Debate: Lee Falk’s Phantom is the One True Phantom
18 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Falkists vs Modernists! In this episode Steve moderates The Great Debate between Falkists and Modernists: That Lee Falk's Phantom is the One Tru...
Episode #40 - June 2016 Comics & News
02 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
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 f...
Episode #39 - May 2016 Comics and News
15 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
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 Cr...
Episode #38 - Phantoms 80th & April 2016 Comics & News pt2
26 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Episode #37 - Phantoms 80th & April 2016 Comics & News pt1
28 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Episode #36 - Reaction to Frew's Announcement
15 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Episode #35 - Best of 2015
04 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode the guys look back at the year that was and discuss their favorite Phantom moments from 2015. Will they match up with you felt made 20...
Episode #34 - News & What's Going On With Frew
20 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Sit down, relax and enjoy the first episode of X-Band for 2016! This episode the guys discuss all the news that's come out over the holiday perio...
Episode #33 - An Interview With Glenn Ford
19 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In this exclusive interview Australian Phantom artist Glenn takes up through his journey of working on The Phantom, all his various Phantom projects a...
Episode #32 - December 2015 News, Comics & The Divisiveness of Art (Another Soapbox)
14 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
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 Pu...
Episode #31 - Bendigo Comic Fair
30 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
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 Fa...
Episode #30 - November 2015 News & Comics
31 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Joe, Jermayn and Stephen discuss all the latest Phantom news and comic releases in this slightly longer than usual episode.Support the show
Episode #29 - The Top Three
23 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Episode #28 - August 2015 News and Comics
28 Aug 2015
Contributed by Lukas
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 b...
Episode #27 - An Interview With Jeremy Macpherson, Frew Cover Artist
17 Aug 2015
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Episode #26 - A Mini Frew Special
13 Jul 2015
Contributed by Lukas
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 su...
Episode #25 - Supanova, LFMBEC Dinner & Comic Con Wrap Up
28 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
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&ap...
Episode #24 - Moonstone Special, Pt. 2
03 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
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 vario...
Episode #23 - Moonstone Special, Pt. 1
24 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
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 Jermay...
Episode #22 - Philip Madden Interview
29 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode Joe, Jermayn and Stephen have the honour of talking to Philip Madden, writer of several popular Phantom stories from Egmont.Su...
Episode #21 - April 2015 News & Comics
16 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Episode #20 - Collectibles Special
17 Mar 2015
Contributed by Lukas
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 epi...
Episode #19 - February 2015 News, Comics & a Soapbox!
31 Jan 2015
Contributed by Lukas
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 intro...
Episode #18 - December 2014 News & Comics Discussion
21 Dec 2014
Contributed by Lukas
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-o...
Episode #17 - Legenderry
23 Nov 2014
Contributed by Lukas
With Dynamite's steampunk adventure wrapped up Joe and Jermany, this time joined by fellow fan Stephen East, discuss the series. Concentrating on...
Episode #16 - What's Going On With Hermes?
02 Nov 2014
Contributed by Lukas
For Phans living in Australia looking forward to Hermes Press' new PHANTOM series, it's been something of a turbulent time. Joe and Jermayn ...
Episode #15 - September 2014 Phantom News & Comics Discussion
27 Sep 2014
Contributed by Lukas
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 lyric...
Episode #14 - The Phantom in Sweden
15 Aug 2014
Contributed by Lukas
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 r...
Episode #13 - July 2014 Comics & News Discussion
06 Jul 2014
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Joe and Jermayn discuss all the latest Phantom news and comics, including the first installment of Frew's new Replica SeriesSuppo...
Episode #12 - 2014 CC Gathering & LFMBEC Dinner Wrap Up
25 Jun 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Finally recovered from the awesomeness that was the ChronicleChamber Gathering, Supanova and the Lee Falk Memorial Bengalla Explorers' Club dinne...
Episode #11 - Kings Watch Issues #3-5 Review
11 Jun 2014
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Episode #10 - May 2014 News, Comics & A Competition
03 May 2014
Contributed by Lukas
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 competit...
Episode #9: Spotlight on Phantom 2040
20 Apr 2014
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Episode #8 - 2014 Annual Review
21 Mar 2014
Contributed by Lukas
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 is...
X-Band Special 2: Collector & Creator Interviews
26 Feb 2014
Contributed by Lukas
While at the "Enter the Phantom" exhibition, Jermayn was able to talk to various Phantom collectors, creators and other prominent folks in t...
X-Band Special 1: Enter the Phantom Wrap Up
18 Feb 2014
Contributed by Lukas
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, m...
Episode #7: A Conversation with Bradley Peach
14 Jan 2014
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Episode #6: Dec 2013 Comics & News
22 Dec 2013
Contributed by Lukas
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 Jo...
#5: Kings Watch 1 & 2 Discussion
13 Nov 2013
Contributed by Lukas
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 ha...
#4: Spotlight on Frew Publications, Part 2
10 Sep 2013
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Joe and Jermayn continue their look at the longest running Phantom publisher and discuss the future of the company, as well as what ki...
#3: Spotlight on Frew Publications, Part 1
28 Aug 2013
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Joe is again joined by Jermayn Parker as they discuss the history of the longest continually-running Phantom publisher, Frew Publicati...
#2 - The 2013 Gathering and LFMBEC Dinner
30 Jun 2013
Contributed by Lukas
In the second episode of THE X-BAND, Joe talks with phan Jermayn Parker about last weekend's ChronicleChamber Gathering and the Lee Falk Memorial...
#1 - In The Beginning....
14 Jun 2013
Contributed by Lukas
The first episode of X-BAND, the world's ONLY Phantom dedicated podcast, is here! Join phanboy JoeMD and Phantom artist Lindsay C. Walker as they...