X-Band: The Phantom Podcast

Presenting the world's ONLY podcast dedicated to the classic adventuring comics hero THE PHANTOM! Hosts Joe and Jermayn discusses everything from the comics and strips to the movies, tv shows, creators and much more! If you're passionate about the Ghost Who Walks, this is one podcast you won't want to miss!

X-Band: The Phantom Podcast is a arts podcast hosted by ChronicleChamber.com, with 367 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

ChronicleChamber.com hosts X-Band: The Phantom Podcast, a arts show with 367 episodes published.

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  X-Band: The Phantom Podcast

  #345 - August 2026 newspaper stories, comics & news review

  Aug 25, 20261h 35m

  In this episode, Dan Fraser and Jermayn Parker come together to review and discuss Phantom comics, the newspaper stories, and related Phantom news from around the world. We love comments and feedback from the Phantom phans from around the world. If you agree and/or disagree with us, you can either email us; leave your comments at our YouTube channel, and/or leave them at our social media platforms on Facebook , Twitter , and/or Instagram . If you're one of the phans who can only listen to some parts of the podcast, below is a timeline of what we discussed. Comics Kingdom stories Daily 270: " The Grudge" by Tony DePaul and Mike Manley : 2 Minutes Sunday 198: “ 1536 ”: by Tony DePaul and Jeff Weigel : 18 Minutes & 30 Seconds Frew (Australia) comics Frew #2028: 29 Minutes " Secret of the Satellite " by Norman Worker and Jaime Vallvé Frew #2029: 41 Minutes " The All-Seeing Eye Stone " by Jacob Habinc and Janusz Ordon " Kit's Last Day, Part 1 " by Shane Foley The Phantom news from around the world Sy Barry latest with the definitive biography book ( link ) & receives the Inkwell award ( link ): 1 Hour & 2 Minutes Big Rubber Guys announce new PVC figurine ( link ): 1 Hour & 4 Minutes SMC SDCC art cards available to buy: 1 Hour & 9 Minutes Fantomen publisher news: 1 Hour & 12 Minutes Zauberstern publishing the 22nd Phantom saga ( link ): 1 Hour & 17 Minutes Mad Cave Studios publisher news: 1 Hour & 21 Minutes Mythos Editora republishing Wedding book ( link ): 1 Hour & 25 Minutes Shakti Comics posters ( link ): 1 Hour & 26 Minutes Comic cons and phan catch-ups: 1 Hour & 30 Minutes Ablissola Comics festival will feature Roy Mann aka Felmang Brisbane Supanova 2026 Oct 30-Nov 1 We can only report and discuss what we have seen or been told by the phans. We may miss something, especially conventions in your corner of the world with Phantom-related guests, so please let us know of them so we can promote them on our website, socials, and podcasts. We are also looking for reviewers who can review comics from India, Brazil, Sweden, Finland, France, Italy, and some other locations that publish the Phantom. If you would like to join the team with regular reviews, please contact us. You can email us at chroniclechamber@gmail.com or chat with us via our social media profiles on Facebook , Twitter , and/or Instagram . We love comments and feedback from the Phantom phans from around the world. Make sure you stay with us, and do not forget to subscribe and leave a review on our podcast on our YouTube Channel . Support the show

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  X-Band: The Phantom Podcast

  #344 - Introducing the definitive Sy Barry book project

  Aug 9, 202632 min

  In this episode, Jermayn Parker is joined by David Barry who is the son of legendary Phantom artist Sy Barry , as he introduces and talks about the definitive Sy Barry book project. In this video, David gives us a tease of the biography book, including what will be included and how we fans of the Phantom and/or Sy Barry 's artwork can get a copy. The Definitive Collector's Book Celebrating the Artist Who Defined The Phantom is Coming! Go and sign up to pledge We love comments and feedback from the Phantom phans from around the world. If you agree and/or disagree with us, you can either email us; leave your comments at our YouTube channel, and/or leave them at our social media platforms on Facebook , Twitter , and/or Instagram . Help preserve the legacy of Sy Barry , the legendary artist whose iconic work on the Phantom inspired generations of readers around the world. Sy Barry defined the modern visual identity of the Phantom for over three decades, shaping how millions experienced the character worldwide. Introducing a Collector’s Edition Preserving a Comic Strip Legend. Go and sign up to pledge Three levels of commitment 1) Book for $100USD 2) Collectors' edition of the book for $250USD 3) Founding patron level with the book for $500USD This founding patron will include a signed copy of the book with the dust jacket, along with a shout-out in the book plus early bird access to the behind-the-scenes of the book. For more than three decades, Sy Barry's artwork shaped the way millions of readers around the world envisioned The Phantom. His clean storytelling, dramatic compositions, and unmistakable style made him one of the most respected artists in comic strip history. Now, for the first time, his remarkable career will be celebrated in a premium, archival-quality collector's edition. Sy Barry: The Ghost Who Draws will feature the following: Rare and previously unpublished artwork Original illustrations and archival material Behind-the-scenes stories from Sy Barry's 72-year career A visual exploration of his artistic process and storytelling techniques Commentary on the lasting influence of his work on generations of artists and readers A beautifully designed hardcover worthy of every Phantom fan's library Become Part of Comic History This project is a labor of love for the Barry family, but it is being brought to life through the support of fans, collectors, and friends who believe Sy Barry 's extraordinary legacy deserves to be preserved for future generations. Early supporters will have access to exclusive campaign rewards, including limited editions, signed copies, and our Founding Patron recognition opportunities. Whether you've followed The Phantom for decades or are discovering Sy Barry 's work for the first time, this book is being created as the definitive tribute to one of comics' most influential artists. Go and sign up to pledge You can email us at chroniclechamber@gmail.com or chat with us via our social media profiles on Facebook , Twitter , and/or Instagram . We love comments and feedback from the Phantom phans from around the world. Make sure you stay with us, and do not forget to subscribe and leave a review on our podcast on our YouTube Channel . Support the show

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  X-Band: The Phantom Podcast

  #343 - John Amor, "Phantom 2040: A New Shadow" artist

  Aug 2, 202646 min

  In this episode, Jermayn Parker is joined by our USA reviewer Scott Walyn as we interview the main artist of the new Comics Kingdom " Phantom 2040: A New Shadow " web comic series John Amor . In August 2026, we will be interviewing one of the other creators, Alex Segura who was one of the writers of the new web comic series. If you would like to ask any specific questions to him about the series, please contact us at ChronicleChamber@gmail.com . We do love comments and feedback from the Phantom phans from around the world. You can leave your comments at our YouTube channel and/or at our social media platforms on Facebook , Twitter , and/or Instagram . Some of the questions we ask and Phantom-related discussions we touch upon in this podcast are the following: About John Amor . John Amor 's history with the Phantom and the Phantom 2040 tv show and what was involved with your research? What is the difference between a web comic and a normal comic? What is the differences between the processes of creating them The art of " Phantom 2040: A New Shadow " has its own unique coloring theme. How did John Amor come up with it? John Amor 's extremely expressive eyes of the characters. Was there a source of inspiration behind this? Whose idea was it to reference the classic imagery in the parts? How’d they got chosen? Could the web comic be transformed into a traditional print comic? John Amor tells us about the origin of Anti Phantom and if phan suggestions had any say on the name. Which actors and famous people were inspiration for the characters of " Phantom 2040: A New Shadow "? What is John Amor 's process for drawing a web comic? Has John Amor started working on season two? Are web comics the future? Does John Amor accept commissions? Was any of the episodes created traditionally, or was it all created digitally? You can follow John Amor at his Instagram and/or contact him for a commission at NextComicArt@gmail.com . You can email us at chroniclechamber@gmail.com or chat with us via our social media profiles on Facebook , Twitter , and/or Instagram . We love comments and feedback from the Phantom phans from around the world. Make sure you stay with us, and do not forget to subscribe and leave a review on our podcast on our YouTube Channel . Support the show

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  #341 - July 2026 newspaper stories, comics & news review

  Jul 12, 20262h 9m

  In this episode, Dan Fraser and Jermayn Parker come together to review and discuss Phantom comics, stories, and related news from around the world. Scott Waldyn joins the team with his reviews of the latest comic from the USA. Included in this review is an in-depth review of Frew 's 90th birthday issue, which included 116 pages of full colour and 5 stories, the latest publisher news including Comics Kingdom , Fantomen magazine, and much more. In total you will have two-plus hours of glorious Phantom stories, comics, and news to listen to. We love comments and feedback from the Phantom phans from around the world. If you agree and/or disagree with us, you can either email us; leave your comments at our YouTube channel, and/or leave them at our social media platforms on Facebook , Twitter , and/or Instagram . During this podcast we mention our interview with Mikael Bergkvist which was in Episode 334 , plus the Frew 2026 annual, which featured crossover stories with the Phantom and Mandrake which was reviewed in Episode 330 . If you're one of the phans who can only listen to some parts of the podcast, below is a timeline of what we discussed. Comics Kingdom stories Daily 270: " The Grudge" by Tony DePaul and Mike Manley : 3 Minutes Sunday 198: “ 1536 ”: by Tony DePaul and Jeff Weigel : 13 Minutes Frew (Australia) comics Frew #2025: 21 Minutes " The Man from Mandalay, Part 2: Steel Rhino " by Duncan Munro and Ken Steacy " The Epidemic " by Lee Falk and Sy Barry " The Dollmaker " by Pidde Andersson and Giancarlo Caracuzzo " Rex King " by Lee Falk and Sy Barry " War Pigs " by Paul Mason Frew #2026: 1 Hour & 12 Minutes " The Mark of the Phantom " by Mikael Bergkvist and Gerardo Canelo " Gyp and the Jungle Drums " by Matt Kyme and Shane Foley USA comics " The Phantom vs. The Red Dragons " by Ray Fawkes and Lynne Yoshii : 1 Hour & 28 Minutes The Phantom news from around the world Swedish energy drink company X-Zero releases its third flavour ( link ): 1 Hour & 45 Minutes Comics Kingdom announces The Phantom 2040: A New Shadow season two ( link ): 1 Hour & 47 Minutes Fantomen 90th Birthday issue ( link ): 1 Hour, 51 Minutes & 30 Seconds Fantomen covers released for albums to be released in August ( link and link ): 1 Hour, 53 Minutes & 30 Seconds Phantom returning back to Sweden in new story ( link ): 1 Hour & 56 Minutes E-Voke announces new issues in their series ( link ): 1 Hour & 58 Minutes Shakti re-release issues 1-5 in current format: 1 Hour & 59 Minutes The Phantom at SDCC including the Saturday Morning Cards release ( link ): 2 Hours Jason Paulos selling original Phantom story art ( link ): 2 Hour & 5 Minutes We can only report and discuss what we have seen or been told by the phans. We may miss something, especially conventions in your corner of the world with Phantom-related guests, so please let us know of them so we can promote them on our website, socials, and podcasts. We are also looking for reviewers who can review comics from India, Sweden, Finland, France, Italy, and some other locations that publish the Phantom. If you would like to join the team with regular reviews, please contact us. You can email us at chroniclechamber@gmail.com or chat with us via our social media profiles on Facebook , Twitter , and/or Instagram . We love comments and feedback from the Phantom phans from around the world. Make sure you stay with us, and do not forget to subscribe and leave a review on our podcast on our YouTube Channel . Support the show

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  X-Band: The Phantom Podcast

  #340 - Russell Olson, Mad Cave Studios Phantom artist

  Jun 30, 20261h 14m

  In 2025, The Phantom returned to being published in the USA thanks to Mad Cave Studios . In this podcast, we chat with Russell Mark Olson , who is / was the artist of the regular series. We talk about the hits of the series, as well as the controversial moments like the Phantom's eyes being shown and the Phantom swapping out his striped trunks. As Russell Olson is a visual person, he shows us plenty of behind-the-scenes content that is best viewed on YouTube. We talk about many topics, and we fly all around the Phantom series, Russell's personal non-Phantom art, and much more. Below is a quick list of some of the topics and discussions Background of Russell Olson and his artistic career. Russell's background to the Phantom & pulp heroes. How did Russell get the Phantom gig by Mad Cave Studios ? What did Russell like about the Phantom, and what research did he need to do? The real relationship between Diana and the Phantom. Was it hard to draw the Phantom? Unsure if the phans would accept the costume being torn. Showing the human side of the Phantom. Tackling the 'white saviour trope' of the Phantom. Where Mad Cave Studios sees Bangalla in real-life Africa. We discuss in detail the Phantom’s eyes in issue one and how in issues four, five, and the Sky Band story, the issue seems to have hidden them on purpose. What Mad Cave Studios will be doing in the deluxe issue collecting all the stories together. How did this error with the eyes get through the approval stages? The decision to remove the stripes with the trunks and how it came about. The King Features Phantom bible. What Phantom work do you have coming up after the next Singh Brotherhood final one-shot? The decision of the introduction of the one-shot comics of the Sky Band, The Red Dragon, and Return of the Singh Brotherhood stories. What is Russell's process? Russell Olson shows us the character development artwork. All the artwork is inked traditionally, andsome is available for sale on his website . What is next for Russell Olson ? Does Russell accept commissions? You can follow Russell Olson on his website and/or socials ( Instagram and Bluesky ). His Linktree can be found here and his website, where available original artwork for sale can be bought . If you want to chat with us, you can email us at chroniclechamber@gmail.com or chat with us via our social media profiles with your feedback at Facebook , Twitter , and/or Instagram . Make sure you stay with us and do not forget to subscribe and leave a review on our podcast and/or our YouTube channel . Support the show

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