Phantom Galaxy
Nathan Bartlebaugh
Science Fiction. Fantasy. Horror. A podcast dedicated to the strange, the terrifying, and the fantastic in our culture.
Phantom Video #3: April Releases -- Star Trek: First Contact, Maltese Falcon , Confess Fletch, and more
Welcome to the newest episode of Phantom Video! Phantom Video is a voyage into film criticism and film history through the lens of collectors, with up to date reviews of physical media old and new. We cover dvd, bluray, 4k and even VHS. Nathan Bartlebaugh is joined by his cohosts Trey Whetstone and Dave Becker as they dig into the release schedule for April 2023. Each host picks 3 releases and discusses them in detail and why we are excited for them! We also present our first title for Phan
Apr 8, 2023 • 1:49:15
Phantom Galaxy Review: Super Mario Bros, John Wick 4, Scream 6, Cocaine Bear, Knock at the Cabin, Matriarch, Ant Man 3, Sundance 2023, Malibu Express and more
Phantom Galaxy returns with a new review episode and news regarding a new structure! Nathan delivers some brand new reviews for Mario Bros and John Wick 4, and is joined by Greg Bensch for some recent reviews including Scream 6, and then he and Bill take a deep dive into several different films including an Andy Sidaris joint! Nathan also has some previews of three films that played at the 2023 Sundance film festival. Then he and Trey talk Scream 6 spoilers at the very end of the episode! Show
Apr 8, 2023 • 4:42:37
Phantom Galaxy:The After Dark Episode
Phantom Galaxy goes After Dark! Nathan and Bill are joined by a giant team-up of Victor Rodriguez, Dave Becker, Greg Bensch and Greg Buzelli as we take a look at sexy genre movies and adult thrillers. Each of the guests picks two movies and we discuss the sub-genre in general as well.It's a wild ride through bawdy sci-fi and turbulent horror, all the way through esoteric Japanese cinema and cheerful 80s schlock! Stay tuned after the episode for a reading of H.P. Lovecraft's From Beyond by Vict
Feb 23, 2023 • 4:45:41
Phantom Galaxy: The X-Files Season 5 Roundtable
Welcome back to the X-Files Round Table returns to Phantom Galaxy with over four hours of coverage for the fantastic 5th season! Nathan is once again joined by Victor Rodriguez from Inside the Sound of Fear, Dave Roy from The Great Fright North,, X-Files super-fan Karen Wagner, and introducing Shannon Barnes who sits in for Tommy Wood this time, but will be a regular co-host going forward. ----more---- Perhaps the tightest and most consistently good season of the show to-date, Season 5 represen
Jan 31, 2023 • 4:21:30
Phantom Galaxy: Best Movies of 2022
Phantom Galaxy follows up our Best Horror Movies of 2022 with a more general list covering all the other releases of 2022, within all genres. To accomplish this, we bring Victor H. Rodriguez and Trey Whetstone back from last year and also welcome the Morgans, Greg and Pearl, to join us for this year's mega-list of best films. All the hosts share their Top 10 lists and honorable mentions. SPOILER WARNING: We avoid most spoilers for the films mentioned, but proceed with caution. Our basic rule is
Jan 18, 2023 • 3:02:14
Phantom Galaxy: Best Horror Movies of 2022
Phantom Galaxy gets down to their Top Movies of 2022. We are doing two episodes again this year, and the first is Best Horror Movies with guests Greg Bensch, Victor H. Rodriguez and Greg Buzzelli of Monsters and the Mosh Pit. The team cover their ten favorite horror movies of 2022 and then discuss some honorable mentions for the year. SPOILER WARNING: We avoid most spoilers for the films mentioned, but proceed with caution. Our basic rule is that if it showed up in trailers, it's fair game! En
Jan 1, 2023 • 3:51:14
Phantom Galaxy: Return of the Christmas Invasion
Happy Holidays all! Nathan and Bill journey back to the land of yuletide fear and cheer with a another Christmas extravaganza, covering 10 holiday related movies that include holiday staples, uncovered gems, pure schlock, and some refreshing indie horrors. We bring Karen Wagner and Brian Scott back to the show, rejoining us from last year, and ready to take on this holiday juggernaut. To add to the seasonal craziness, we start things off with a review of the dreaded lurking terror, the shadow
Dec 24, 2022 • 2:59:55
Illustrated Fan #9: Christmas Specials and Guillermo Del Toro’s Pinocchio
Nathan and Dave return to the Illustrated Fan with a big episode celebrating animated Christmas specials, including classics like How The Grinch Stole Christmas, Charlie Brown Christmas and the madness of Rankin Bass! Joining them on this addled odyssey of yuletide delirium is Karen Wagner, from our X-Files Round Table. We also open the episode with a full review (with a spoiler free and spoilers segment) of Guillermo Del Toro's Pinocchio. Without further ado, check out the episode and see whi
Dec 24, 2022 • 2:11:04
Phantom Galaxy Review: Nocebo, Troll, Something in the Dirt, Violent Night, Where the Crawdads Sing, The Menu, and more
Welcome back to Phantom Galaxy Review! In this episode Nathan and Bill review several new 2022 releases and one film from 1978. We talk about the Netflix monster smash Troll, the new thrillers Nocebo, The Menu and Something in the Dirt. We also talk about the David Harbour helmed Violent Night, the Prime doc Goodnight Oppy, Bodies, Bodies, Bodies, Sissy and more. Check it out! ----more---- Movies Reviewed: Nocebo (2022) Something In The Dirt (2022) The Brinks Job (1978) Goodnight Oppy (2022
Dec 18, 2022 • 2:54:43
Phantom Video #2: Happy Decemberween! New Releases for October and November
Welcome to the newest episode of Phantom Video! Phantom Video will be a voyage into film criticism and film history through the lens of collectors, with up to date reviews of physical media old and new. We cover dvd, bluray, 4k and even VHS. Nathan Bartlebaugh is joined by his cohosts Trey Whetstone and Dave Becker as they dig into the release schedule and then review 3 spooky Bluray releases and how they measure up as home media selections. Note: This episode covers both October and Novembe
Dec 10, 2022 • 4:05:41
Phantom Galaxy: Underrated Horror Movies and Halloween Ends Review
Phantom Galaxy returns with a new episode dedicated to underrated horror movies. Bill Van Veghel and Nathan Bartlebaugh are joined by Dave Roy of the Great Fright North Podcast and by fellow horror movie fan and Phantom Galaxy honorary co-host Brian Scott. We each bring two horror films we find underrated or underseen and recommend them. We also finally review the divisive Halloween Ends. Get comfortable, find your best ghoul, and enjoy the episode! Happy Halloween! Don't miss this episode,
Nov 1, 2022 • 3:33:20
Strange Frequencies #5: Bands of the Creeps
Welcome to Strange Frequencies! This series within Phantom Galaxy is hosted by Bill Van Veghel, our resident music guru. Although it's been a long time coming, our special anniversary episode of Strange Frequencies shows up just in time for spooky season and Halloween, with an extra Creepy special treat. Bill has rung the bell in the Land of the Creeps and his fellow Creeps have answered the call! Greg "Gregamortis" Morgan, Pearl "Twisted Temptress" Morgan, and Dave "Dr Shock" Becker join Bill
Oct 28, 2022 • 5:03:34
Phantom Galaxy Review: Smile, Piggy, Barbarian, Munsters, Pearl, Gatlop: Game of Hell, Rings of Power, She-Hulk, Confess Fletch and more
Welcome back to Phantom Galaxy! This episode is our biggest review episode yet, with Nathan and Bill covering several films including House of Darkness, Speak No Evil, Dont Worry Darling, Gatlop: Game of Hell, Piggy and more. Then Nathan is joined by guest Trey Whetstone to review Smile, Barbarian, Pearl, My Best Friends Exorcism and Sissy. Check out the episode and then head over to the Phantom Galaxy Facebook group and share your favorites! Movie Reviews: Fandango (1986) Nathan Recommend
Oct 10, 2022 • 4:48:41
Phantom Video #1:New Releases, ’Out of the Blue’, ’Okja’, and ’The Return of Captain Invincible’
Welcome to the first official episode of Phantom Video! Phantom Video will be a voyage into film criticism and film history through the lens of collectors, with up to date reviews of physical media old and new. We cover dvd, bluray, 4k and even VHS. Nathan Bartlebaugh is joined by his cohosts Trey Whetstone and Dave Becker as they dig into the release schedule and then review 3 new releases and how they measure up as home media selections. Note: This episode was recorded in August and due to
Sep 26, 2022 • 2:46:41
Phantom Galaxy VOD Roulette: Godforsaken, Zombie Nightmare, The Wind, Fog Island, and Mind Warp
VOD Roulette returns with a new episode, recorded near July 4th and full of fireworks literal and figurative! Nathan and Bill are joined by two greats in the PG alumni category; cohost Seth Dombach, who crewed the cast with Nathan for a number of years, and returning guest and horror enthusiast Brian Scott, a true champion of the cast on social media! In this episode we each pick one film and let the PG community suggest titles for the fifth. This episode the hosts picked Zombie Nightmare, Fog
Aug 23, 2022 • 2:29:24
Phantom Galaxy: The Van Veghel Tapes
Welcome back to Phantom Galaxy! In this episode we take a break from our regular programming to bring you the records of two summers, when a Canadian podcaster and his family went off to the woods....and came back, and went back to the woods...and came back again. During that time, from 2021 to 2022, he captured a horde of reviews of television, movies and books. Now, here they are, collected together for your listening pleasure. I give you The Van Veghel Tapes!
Aug 2, 2022 • 2:20:40
Phantom Video: Criterion Collection Recommendations
Welcome to a bonus episode presenting a new sister podcast to Phantom Galaxy. Phantom Video will be a voyage into film criticism and film history through the lens of collectors, with up to date reviews of physical media old and new. We cover dvd, bluray, 4k and even VHS. Nathan Bartlebaugh is joined by his cohosts Trey Whetstone and Dave Becker for this experimental first episode that will focus on each host sharing 5 recommended Criterion Collection films. Currently the Criterion half-off
Jul 27, 2022 • 3:34:46
Phantom Galaxy: Do Blade Runners Dream of Enduring Franchises?
Welcome back to the Phantom Galaxy! As Bill Van Veghel enjoys his well deserved vacation in the wilds of Canadian, Nathan brings in guest co-host Victor Rodriguez to talk all things related to the Blade Runner franchise. Starting with the quirky and dizzying novella 'Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" by Philip K. Dick, Nathan and Victor roam the violent, rain-soaked streets of the future, hunting down each divergent part of this eclectic franchise. We take a deep-dive into the once neglect
Jul 24, 2022 • 2:21:41
Phantom Galaxy Review: Top Gun: Maverick, Emergency, Men, Nothing Special, The Sadness, Crimes of the Future, and more
Welcome back to Phantom Galaxy! This episode is another review episode, with Nathan and Bill covering several films including Rats: A Night of Terror, Norm Macdonald: Nothing Special, Emergency, Top Gun: Maverick, Men, The Sadness, Crimes of the Future, and more! Check out the episode and then head over to the Phantom Galaxy Facebook group and share what you've been watching! Other places to find Bill: https://letterboxd.com/billhorrorguy/ https://landofthecreeps.blogspot.com/
Jul 5, 2022 • 4:02:47
Phantom Galaxy VOD Roulette: Hellblazers, Poor, Pretty Eddie, Bloodrunners, and The Reflecting Skin
The Return of VOD Roulette! J.T. and Ryan from The Horror Chronicles join Nathan and Bill as they each choose a film from streaming and review it! In this episode we talk Bloodrunners, Poor Pretty Eddie, the Tubi original Hellblazers and The Reflecting Skin! Enjoy!----more---- Check out The Horror Chronicles at: https://www.facebook.com/thehorrorchroniclespodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/2524868434460676/?source_id=245567162773099 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2GysDofaXYuhGtSrD1
Jun 8, 2022 • 2:14:55
Phantom Galaxy: The X-Files Season 4 Roundtable
Welcome back to the X-Files Round Table returns to Phantom Galaxy with a 4 hour rundown of the glorious 4th season! Nathan is once again joined by Victor Rodriguez from Inside the Sound of Fear, Dave Roy from The Great Fright North,Tommy Wood from Reel Talk: A Movie Podcast, and X-Files super-fan Karen Wagner, returning from last episode! ----more---- A darker, grittier and more emotional season than the previous 3, the fourth began its movement towards a feature-length big-screen movie, that wo
Jun 4, 2022 • 4:12:43
Phantom Galaxy Review: Doctor Strange, The Northman, Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent, Metal Lords, Hatching, Against the Ice, Madelines and more
Welcome back to Phantom Galaxy! This episode is another review episode, with Nathan and Bill covering several films including Metal Lords, Apollo 10 1/2, Madelines, Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent, The People, We're All Going to the World's Fair, Against the Ice, and a fun throwback TV movie called The People with none other than William Shatner starring! Then guest Trey Whetstone joins Nathan in reviewing The Northman, Hatching, Thar and Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness. Chec
May 27, 2022 • 3:07:24
Phantom Galaxy Review: Everything, Everywhere, All At Once, Mad Max, X, Morbius, Master, Death on the Nile, Jackass Forever, and more
Welcome back to Phantom Galaxy! This episode is another review episode, with Nathan and Bill covering several films including Death on the Nile (2021), Jackass Forever, Morbius, The Bubble, and The Killer Inside Me (1976). Then Nathan is joined by guest Trey Whetstone to review X, Master, Hellbender, Ultrasound, Catch the Fair One, and a spotlight review for Everything, Everywhere, All At Once. We also continue our podcast spotlight segment with Trey's Screaming Through the Ages and his cover
Apr 20, 2022 • 4:00:16
Illustrated Fan #8:Our Favorite Disney Animated Films
Nathan and Dave return to the Illustrated Fan with a big episode celebrating the animated films of Walt Disney and reviewing the stop-motion Netflix film 'House'. Dave and Nathan bring back Khristian Knecht from the Miyazaki episode (now a college graduate!) and each host shares their top 10 Disney animated films after they review the trippy, unsettling, quirky House, an anthology of strange tales set within the same setting. For our Disney list, we decided to exclude the following: * films th
Mar 31, 2022 • 2:33:43
Phantom Galaxy Review: The Batman, Fresh, Sunshine, Studio 666, Strawberry Mansion and more
Welcome back to Phantom Galaxy! This episode is another review episode, with Nathan and Bill covering several new releases including Scream 2022, Fresh, Studio 666, Shut-In, Chain Reaction (2006), Strawberry Mansion, Those Who Walk Away, The Clown Murders, and the new tv show From on Epix. Nathan also reviews Matt Reeves The Batman with some help from Joel Robertson from Retro Movie Geek and Jay of the Dead's New Horror Movies. As special treat, we have a long-time-coming review from Jay of t
Mar 13, 2022 • 3:24:14
Phantom Galaxy Review: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2022, The Cursed, Uncharted, Kimi, Slapface and more
Welcome back to the Phantom Galaxy Podcast! This week we return to the review format for a series of new and older reviews of films and television, some playing at the theater and most available through various streaming services. Nathan and Bill go head-to-head with Netflix's hotly debated new sequel to The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, and report back on what they "saw". Then, Nathan reviews the new theatrical films Uncharted and The Cursed, and Bill brings us a retro review of the Sidney Lumet h
Feb 24, 2022 • 2:41:31
Strange Frequencies #4: Love Songs to Put a ’Spring’ in Your Step
Welcome to the fourth episode of Strange Frequencies! This series within Phantom Galaxy is hosted by Bill Van Veghel, our resident music afficianado. With the help of guests, Bill explores the worlds where music and fiction meet, taking a look at films with musical themes, albums and artists who use their medium to tell stories and explore ideas, and that gulf in between that includes musicians turned actors and directors, soundtracks and ambient music, and much much more. In this episode dedica
Feb 19, 2022 • 3:18:27
Phantom Galaxy:The Best Movies of 2021
Phantom Galaxy follows up our Best Horror Movies of 2021 with a more general list covering all the other releases of 2021, within all genres. To accomplish this, we bring Victor H. Rodriguez back, and introduce Trey Whetstone, of 'Screaming Through The Ages' to the Phantom Galaxy. Bill, Nathan, Victor and Trey all share their Top 10 lists and honorable mentions. SPOILER WARNING: We avoid most spoilers for the films mentioned, but proceed with caution. Our basic rule is that if it showed up in t
Feb 7, 2022 • 4:24:27
Phantom Galaxy:Best Horror Movies of 2021
Phantom Galaxy finally gets down to their Top Movies of 2021. We are doing two episodes again this year, and the first is Best Horror Movies with guests Greg Bensch, Victor H. Rodriguez and Amanda Lee. The team cover their ten favorite horror movies of 2020 and then discuss some honorable mentions for the year. SPOILER WARNING: We avoid most spoilers for the films mentioned, but proceed with caution. Our basic rule is that if it showed up in trailers, it's fair game! Enjoy the episode and reme
Jan 25, 2022 • 4:18:51
Phantom Galaxy Review : Dune, Last Night in Soho, Spine of Night and more
Nathan and Bill are joined again by Victor H. Rodriguez, as we review DUNE, SPINE OF NIGHT, LAST NIGHT IN SOHO, and more. Don't miss this episode, and check us out at all the places below: www.phantomgalaxy.podbean.com Twitter: @fantomgalaxy You can also find us on Facebook at: The Phantom Galaxy Podcast Also come check out the Phantom Galaxy FB group and join the conversation! You can also contact us and share your recommendations for show topics and stuff to review (books, beer, movies, wha
Jan 14, 2022 • 2:31:52
Phantom Galaxy: Christmas Extravaganza 2021
Happy Holidays all! Nathan and Bill finally deliver their Christmas episode with a whopping 11 entries covering everything from tried and trued classics to underrated gems to....well...Feeders 2. To assist with this treasure trove (and the odd abomination), Phantom Galaxy beamed Brian Scott and Karen Wagner in to help us get into the holiday spirit. Grab the eggnog and fruitcake and get ready for 4 hours of Phantom festivities! Enjoy! Don't miss this episode, and check us out at all the pla
Dec 30, 2021 • 4:22:01
The Illustrated Fan #7: Spirited Away with Princess Mononoke
Nathan and Dave finally get around to talking the great Japanese animator Hayao Miyazaki and two of his most influential works, Spirited Away and Mononoke Hime (Princess Mononoke). In order to do the master justice, we've invited on Miyazaki fan and animation student Khristian Knecht to discuss the films and their influence on the medium, as well as Miyazaki's own significance to film in general. Our short film is actually a trailer for a little-seen tv pilot called Yuki's Sun, which marks the
Dec 14, 2021 • 1:58:31
Phantom Galaxy: The X-Files Season 3 Roundtable
The X-Files Round Table returns to Phantom Galaxy with a deep dive on Season 3! Nathan is once again joined by Victor Rodriguez from Inside the Sound of Fear, Dave Roy from The Great Fright North,Tommy Wood from Reel Talk: A Movie Podcast, and, making her Phantom Galaxy debut, X-Files super-fan Karen Wagner joins the team! We cover every single episode of Season 3, some in more detail than others, and come to the conclusion that this might be the strongest season of the entire show! X-Files nat
Dec 4, 2021 • 3:46:43
Phantom Galaxy: Thanksgiving Movies
Happy Turkey Day all! Nathan and Bill (who already celebrated Thanksgiving in October!) invite friend of the show Brian Scott on to discuss movies related to the holiday. Of course finding good movies outside of the same 3 or 5 titles can be difficult, with the pickings slimmer than a turkey carcass after the last round of leftovers. So, we've tried to each bring two titles to the table that evoke the mood of the holiday or feature it in some manner, regardless of genre. And, in the end, some
Nov 23, 2021 • 2:42:27
Phantom Galaxy: Best Horror Novels of All Time
Nathan is joined by Victor Rodriguez as they consider the best and most terrifying horror novels ever written! We each share our top ten, and then discuss some honorable mentions, too. Sure, you'll find some of the classics here, but our voyage into the unknown takes us past some often overlooked destinations, including hidden gems you may be encountering for the first time. Then, Bill Van Veghel shows up to talk some of his favorites and the best of what the medium has to offer! So grab a pen
Nov 20, 2021 • 3:26:37
The Illustrated Fan #6:Animated Halloween with Greg Bensch
Nathan and Dave get about celebrating that spookiest of holidays, Halloween with an episode dedicated to animated specials and films with a horror bent. They are joined by the always fun Greg Bensch as they talk Charlie Brown, Garfield, Coraline, Monster House and a few films and shorts you might not have heard of before. So settle in for this spine tingling trip through the toons of Halloween! Enjoy the episode and leave your comments here or on the Facebook page, or reach out to us on Twitt
Oct 30, 2021 • 2:20:39
Strange Frequencies #3: Favorite Spooky Songs and Movies for Halloween
Welcome to the third episode of Strange Frequencies! This series within Phantom Galaxy is hosted by Bill Van Veghel, our resident music afficianado. With the help of guests, Bill explores the worlds where music and fiction meet, taking a look at films with musical themes, albums and artists who use their medium to tell stories and explore ideas, and that gulf in between that includes musicians turned actors and directors, soundtracks and ambient music, and much much more. In this special Hallowe
Oct 27, 2021 • 2:37:19
Phantom Galaxy Halloween: Indonesian Horror with Don Anelli
Phantom Galaxy brings you spooky Halloween-related content with this episode covering the wild, weird and wonderful world of Indonesian horror! Marvel at the complete insanity of Mystics in Bali, or the grueling terror of Queen of Black Magic, and the grind house overdrive of Lady Terminator! Podcaster and film critic Don Anelli suggested this topic and we are honored to have aboard to help walk us through this unique niche of international cinema. Don't miss this episode, and check us out at a
Oct 26, 2021 • 2:34:41
The Illustrated Fan #5: Bakshi to the Future!
Nathan and Dave are headed into the long-forgotten past and the far-flung future as they roam the fantasy worlds of animator and director Ralph Bakshi! In particular, we are reviewing Bakshi's wild, eccentric 1977 epic 'Wizards' and his 1983 collaboration with artist Frank Frazetta, the sword and sorcery spectacle 'Fire and Ice'. We also open the show with a review of Chuck Jones adaptation of Rudyard Kipling's 'Rikki Tikki Tavi'. For everyone who participated in our giveaway from last episode,
Sep 30, 2021 • 1:34:49
Phantom Galaxy Review: Fantasia 2021,The Sadness, Spine of Night, Prisoners of the Ghostland, Deep House and more
in this episode of the Phantom Galaxy, Nathan and Bill are joined by guest critic Jason Widgington (Ion Cinema, The Quiet Earth) who brings us coverage of the 25th Fantasia Film Festival with a genre lovers wishlist of awesome films. From the animated dark fantasy of The Spine of Night to the ultra-gory horror of the infamous festival shocker The Sadness, there’s a little something here for everyone! Nathan and Jason also review the new Nicolas Cage/Sion Sono fever dream “Prisoners of the Gho
Sep 24, 2021 • 2:23:24
Phantom Galaxy: ‘Dark Star‘ and ‘Ice Pirates‘ with Matt and Jackson Rawlings
Nathan and Bill are excited to welcome back Matt Rawlings and his son Jackson from the podcast Father and Son Watch Horror, as they join us to cover two cult sci-fi classics with the b-movie bonanza of Dark Star (1974) and Ice Pirates (1984). We discuss rabid alien beach balls, insidious space herpies, and listen to the Father and the Son go at it over one of our movies! A ton of fun is had by all. Don't miss this episode, and check us out at all the places below: www.phantomgalaxy.podbean.com
Sep 17, 2021 • 1:44:48
Phantom Galaxy Review: Candyman 2021, Swim, Superhost, The Last Matinee, The Green Knight, and more
Welcome back to the Phantom Galaxy Podcast! This week we return to the review format for a series of new and older reviews of films and television, some playing at the theater and most available through various streaming services. Nathan and Bill are joined by special guest Amanda Lee, who brings her horror and sci-fi knowledge to the table to tackle our biggest review episode to date, with 11 movies covered! In addition, Nathan and Amanda also talk Candyman 2021 (spoiler-free) and Bill unveil
Sep 9, 2021 • 2:33:49
Phantom Galaxy: The X-Files Season 2 Round Table
The X-Files Round Table returns to Phantom Galaxy with a deep dive on Season 2! Nathan is once again joined by Victor Rodriguez from Inside the Sound of Fear, Dave Roy from The Great Fright North, and Tommy Wood from Reel Talk: A Movie Podcast. Our longest episode to date, no nook or cranny of the episodes or the series mythology (to this point) is left unturned as we contemplate the growing relationship by Mulder and Scully, the shifting sands of the alien conspiracy, and the evolution of X-Fi
Aug 11, 2021 • 4:23:27
The Illustrated Fan #4: Batman, Drawn to Justice
Nathan and Dave return for the latest episode of The Illustrated Fan with a special guest, "Vicious" Victor H. Rodriguez, author of 'The Sound of Fear', to talk arguably the greatest of all comic heroes, Batman. The gang looks specifically at the animated films 'Batman: Mask of the Phantasm', 'Gotham by Gaslight' and 'Soul of the Dragon'. We also consider the ways in which the Caped Crusader may be more uniquely suited to animation. And we kick the show off by looking at two classic WB shorts
Jul 26, 2021 • 1:43:55
Strange Frequencies #2: "Who Made Who?" by AC/DC and "Maximum Overdrive"
Welcome to the second episode of Strange Frequencies! This new series within Phantom Galaxy is hosted by Bill Van Veghel, our resident music afficianado. With the help of guests, Bill explores the worlds where music and fiction meet, taking a look at films with musical themes, albums and artists who use their medium to tell stories and explore ideas, and that gulf in between that includes musicians turned actors and directors, soundtracks and ambient music, and much much more. In this second epi
Jul 12, 2021 • 2:34:25
Phantom Galaxy: Weekly Review--Conjuring 3, A Quiet Place 2, Army of the Dead, Spiral, The Retreat, and more
After a brief hiatus, Nathan and Bill return to launch the Summer season of PG, complete with an upcoming anniversary episode at the end of the month. In this episode we review: Spiral: From the Book of Saw The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It It’s Me Billy (A Black Christmas short film) A Quiet Place 2 Test Tube Teens From the Year 2000 Army of the Dead Gnaw: Food of the Gods Part 2 The Retreat If you want to leave a message to b aired or read on the Anniversary episode, send them
Jun 16, 2021 • 2:50:56
The Illustrated Fan #3: The Art of War
Nathan and Dave return for the latest episode of The Illustrated Fan, focused on animated films dealing with the theme of war. First we bridge from last episode with a review of the short film 'Voices of A Distant Star', the debut of Makoto Shinkai, the director of 'Your Name' and 'Weathering With You'. Then we review two more realistic exposes on war with Ari Folman's 'Waltz With Bashir' and Denis Do's 'Funan'. Check it out! Don't miss this episode, and check us out at all the places below:
May 22, 2021 • 1:16:32
Strange Frequencies #1: "2112" by Rush and "The Devil's Candy"
Welcome to the first episode of Strange Frequencies! This new series within Phantom Galaxy is hosted by Bill Van Veghel, our resident music afficianado. With the help of guests, Bill explores the worlds where music and fiction meet, taking a look at films with musical themes, albums and artists who use their medium to tell stories and explore ideas, and that gulf in between that includes musicians turned actors and directors, soundtracks and ambient music, and much much more. In this first epi
May 17, 2021 • 1:36:22
Phantom Galaxy: VOD Roulette With The Horror Chronicles
The Return of VOD Roulette! J.T. and Ryan from The Horror Chronicles join Nathan and Bill as they each choose a film from streaming and review it! In this episode we talk The Barn, Shakma, The Willies and Dark Was The Night! Enjoy! Check out The Horror Chronicles at: https://www.facebook.com/thehorrorchroniclespodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/2524868434460676/?source_id=245567162773099 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2GysDofaXYuhGtSrD1XOjg Find Horror Chronicles merch at: https
May 13, 2021 • 1:49:37
Phantom Galaxy: Hail to The King! Kong in the Movies
Nathan and Bill put together an epic expedition with Greg Morgan and Dave Becker to traverse the craggy dino-infested crags of Skull Island and scale the steely towers of New York, as Phantom Galaxy sets its eyes on the 8th Wonder of the World, King Kong himself! The motley crew takes on all 9 of Kong's cinematic adventures, including a spoiler-free review of Godzilla vs Kong! One of our most gigantic episodes to date! You'll go ape for it! ----more---- To hear a narrated version of Stephen Vol
Apr 26, 2021 • 3:24:47
Phantom Galaxy Weekly Review:Jakob's Wife, In the Earth, Saint Maud, Psycho Goreman and more
Nathan and Bill launch into this Weekly Review with some new and recent releases in film and television, and a couple of retro reviews of films of yesteryear. In this episode we review: Saint Maud (2020) In the Earth (2021) Jakob’s Wife (2021) Monster Hunter (2020) Zontar: The Thing From Venus (1967) The Flight That Disappeared (1961) Psycho Goreman (2021) Weedjies (2019) The Ripper (2020) Don't miss this episode, and check us out at all the places below: www.phantomgalaxy.podbean.com Twit
Apr 25, 2021 • 2:03:10
Phantom Galaxy Bi-Weekly Review: The Power, Wrong Turn, Thunder Force and more
Nathan and Dave talk about the new shows and episodes coming to Phantom Galaxy, plans for the FB group, and preview a teaser for 'Strange Frequencies', Bill's new mini-cast within PG. Then we cover Canadian candy and launch into several film reviews including new releases, older films and a few obscure finds along the way. Reviews for this episode include: Wrong Turn (2020) The Power (2021) Bog (1979) Creepshow: The Series Season 2, Episode 1 (2021) The Last Blockbuster (2020) Thunder Force (
Apr 15, 2021 • 1:48:31
Phantom Galaxy: Our Favorite Horror Movies with Zero Dark Nerdy
Nathan and Bill join up with Brian Hernandez of Zero Dark Nerdy and his daughter Jordan to discuss their all-time favorite horror movies. We share top 5 horror films and then also discuss honorable mentions, waxing nostalgic over video rental stores, psychological horror and the random goodness of 80's cinema along the way! A super fun episode, and be sure to check out Brian. Jordan and the rest of the gang over at Zero Dark Nerdy, one of the most fun pop culture podcasts around. You can find th
Apr 15, 2021 • 2:08:32
The Illustrated Fan Episode #2
Nathan and Dave Becker return for the second episode of The Illustrated Fan! First we discuss capsule reviews for The Wolf House, Tom and Jerry, and the new Studio Ghibli film, Earwig and the Witch! Then we take a look at Dave's pics for short films, 'Ryan' by Chris Landreth, and 'Spare Change' by Ryan Larkin. Finally, we cover two feature films by director and artist Makoto Shinkai, "Your Name" and "Weathering With You". Check out the episode and leave your thoughts in the comments! Dave's
Apr 1, 2021 • 1:34:58
Phantom Galaxy: The X-Files Season 1 Round Table
In this episode of Phantom Galaxy, Nathan gathers a group of X-Files enthusiasts to cover the first season of Chris Carter's revolutionary, iconic series that not only changed the face of science-fiction on television, but also the nature of the relationship between fandom and the mainstream. Nathan is joined by Victor Rodriguez from Inside the Sound of Fear, Dave Roy from The Great Fright North, and Tommy Wood from Reel Talk: A Movie Podcast. We discuss the series influence, our memories of th
Mar 14, 2021 • 3:09:38
Phantom Galaxy: Best Genre Movies of 2020
Phantom Galaxy finally gets down to their Top Movies of 2020. We are doing two episodes this year, the first was Best Horror Movies with guest Greg Bensch. Now we do our top 10 of everything else in the genre field. We are joined by Victor Rodriguez, author of 'The Sound of Fear' and co-host on the podcast 'Inside the Sound of Fear'. Victor also shares his top 10 horror films of 2020. SPOILER WARNING: We avoid most spoilers for the films mentioned, but proceed with caution. Our basic rule is th
Mar 3, 2021 • 3:36:08
Phantom Galaxy: The Best Horror Movies of 2020
Phantom Galaxy finally gets down to their Top Movies of 2020. We are doing two episodes this year, and the first is Best Horror Movies with guest Greg Bensch! Nathan, Bill and Greg cover their ten favorite horror movies of 2020 and then discuss some honorable and not-so honorable mentions for the year. SPOILER WARNING: We avoid most spoilers for the films mentioned, but proceed with caution. Our basic rule is that if it showed up in trailers, it's fair game! For those following along at home, h
Feb 24, 2021 • 3:33:12
Phantom Galaxy: Love and Monsters-Romantic Horror Films w/The Horror Chronicles
Love is in the air! What are the best romantic horror films and gnarly date night movies perfect for Valentine's Day? Looking for the perfect spine-tingler for a romantic evening or a spooky party? Together, Phantom Galaxy and J.T. and Ryan from The Horror Chronicles team up to wax poetic about love, monsters and their favorite romantic horror films. This was a great time with a great group of guys! Check it out and let us know your favorites! Check out The Horror Chronicles at: https://w
Feb 12, 2021 • 2:08:31
Phantom Galaxy Presents: The Illustrated Fan Episode 1
Phantom Galaxy proudly presents the first episode in a brand new series called 'The Illustrated Fan', a podcast dedicated to animation and the fine arts that inspire it. Dave Becker and Nathan Bartlebaugh, occasionally joined by Bill Van Veghel and other guests, will explore different shorts tv shows and films in the world of animation, covering all variety of styles including hand-drawn, stop motion, computer generated, and everything in between. On our first episode we are joined by Bill to d
Feb 7, 2021 • 2:31:15
Phantom Galaxy: 'Flash Gordon' with Matt and Jackson Rawlings
Phantom Galaxy continues our Showcase Series with something a little different from '2001: A Space Odyssey' and 'Dark City'. This time we're making sure 'Gordon's Alive!' as we take on the 1980's "classic", Flash Gordon. Nathan and Bill are excited to welcome back Matt Rawlings and his son Jackson from the podcast Father and Son Watch Horror, as they help us delve into this wild whimsical journey through pulp serial escapades and rock opera swagger. And along the way, we might just save the ent
Jan 25, 2021 • 1:39:37
Phantom Galaxy: Wonder Woman 1984, Dark Encounter, Shadow in the Cloud, and more
Happy New Year all! Phantom Galaxy is back for 2021 with a whole lot of news for the coming year. We discuss all our upcoming episodes for January and we reveal two new mini-casts within Phantom Galaxy.----more---- First up, Nathan and Dave Becker will be heading up a monthly episode dedicated to animation, from traditionally drawn to stop-motion to digitally animated films, including movies and television, Disney and anime, and everything in between. Then Bill announces his upcoming cast with D
Jan 12, 2021 • 1:20:00
Tales from the Phantom Galaxy: Ghost Stories for Winter Part 2
To celebrate the holidays, Phantom Galaxy is participating in the classic tradition of winter Ghost Stories for Christmas! This time we bring you three tales in the second part of a two-episode event! Tonight we are joined by Macabre Marvel of the Nightmare Emporium reading A Krampus Story, Dave Roy reading Algernon Blackwood's The Kit Bag, and Bill Van Veghel reading Smee by A.M. Burrage. Happy Holidays everyone! Thank you for listening and enjoy good fun, family and friendship during this seas
Dec 25, 2020 • 1:02:01
Tales from The Phantom Galaxy: Ghost Stories For Winter Part 1
To celebrate the holidays, Phantom Galaxy is participating in the classic tradition of winter Ghost Stories for Christmas! This time we bring you three tales in our first part of a two-episode event! Tonight we are joined by Huw Lloyd of the Undead Wookie reading M.R. James, Victor H. Rodriguez reading Robert E. Howard, and Jason Jay of the Dead Pyles reading Jeanette Winterson's sublimely spooky yuletide fable, Dark Christmas. Happy Holidays everyone! Thank you for listening and enjoy good f
Dec 25, 2020 • 1:40:27
Phantom Galaxy: Offbeat Christmas Movies with 'The Undead Wookie'
Happy Holidays and Seasons Greetings! The Christmas celebration continues with this giant episode dedicated to Offbeat Christmas Movies! We have mini-reviews of Dial Code Santa from Ian Irza and Better Watch Out from Dave 'Doc Shock' Becker. Then, Nathan and Bill are joined by Huw Lloyd, host of The Undead Wookie, and Peter Nielsen, frequent guest on UW and co-host at Retro Movie Geek and Terror on the Tube. We talk Silent Night, Deadly Night, Mercy Christmas, Await Further Instructions, and P
Dec 23, 2020 • 2:13:46
Phantom Galaxy: A Christmas Carol with 'Reel Talk: A Movie Podcast'
Happy Holidays and Seasons Greetings! Welcome to the first of Phantom Galaxy's Christmas episodes! This time we're joined by Wes, Gabe and T-man from the wonderful 'Reel Talk: A Movie Podcast' and we're looking at the ultimate holiday classic, Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, and a few of it's best adaptations. Covering everything from the effectiveness of muppet/human co-acting, the ties between Carol and It's A Wonderful Life, and whether or not Tiny Tim is actually terrible, this episod
Dec 21, 2020 • 2:09:41
Phantom Galaxy Podcast: 'Dark City' with Dave Becker and Jason Pyles
Phantom Galaxy returns with another deep dive into a science fiction classic. This time, Nathan and Bill are joined by Dave 'Dr. Shock' Becker and, for the first time, by Jason 'Jay of the Dead' Pyles, from 'Horror Movie Weekly' and 'Considering the Cinema'. Together, they take a look at Alex Proyas' visionary and breathtaking sci-fi thriller 'Dark City'. Debuting before similar films like The Truman Show and The Matrix, Dark City boasts some of the most compelling ideas and images available in
Dec 8, 2020 • 2:03:13
Phantom Galaxy: 2001 and Beyond The Infinite
In one of our biggest episodes yet, Nathan and Bill are joined by Greg Morgan and Dave "Doctor Shock" Becker to discuss one of the most influential science fiction films of all time, Stanley Kubrick's "2001: A Space Odyssey". With an epic run time almost matching the movie itself, we explore the works of Kubrick and Clarke, and all the varying facets that make up this extraordinary cinematic work.----more---- Greg and Bill talk about what it's like to see the film for the first time in 2020, and
Nov 22, 2020 • 2:33:55
Tales From The Phantom Galaxy: Classic Horror Stories for Dark Evenings
Good evening! Welcome to Tales from the Phantom Galaxy! a special episode of narrated audio stories from the public domain, featuring classical authors and their tales, performed by Nathan, Bill and 3 other familiar podcast voices. So, as this season of mists draws on, please join us for some frightening jaunts into the Phantom Galaxy! 1. The Conquerer Worm by Edgar Allan Poe Read by Dave Becker 2. From Beyond by H.P. Lovecraft Read by Victor H. Rodriguez 3. A Tropical Horror by Will
Nov 9, 2020 • 1:51:38
Phantom Galaxy Halloween: 'Trick or Treat' and Traditions with Gregamortis
Halloween 2020 is here! To celebrate it, Nathan and bill are joined by the host of Land of the Creeps, Greg 'Gregamortis' Morgan! Greg shows up to talk Halloween candy, favorite costumes and specials, and then finally, the Heavy Metal 80's horror film Trick or Treat! Somewhere along the line, we quote A Christmas Story, and even wonder what Stryper has been up to! And for the perfect Halloween double feature, check out: The Worst Witch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UmwnS3qp6kg The Midnight H
Oct 31, 2020 • 1:38:24
Phantom Galaxy Halloween: Best Short Horror Fiction with Victor H. Rodriguez
Halloween draws near and the creeping shadows of October are already upon us. What better way to confront this season of mists than by reading some shivery and chill-inducing short stories? The Phantom Galaxy welcomes author Victor Rodriguez to the show to help us come up with a list of the best fiction for the Halloween season. Victor discusses his own work in the genres of sci-fi, fantasy and horror and talks his short story collection ‘The Sound of Fear’ and various other projects, including
Oct 25, 2020 • 1:59:29
Phantom Galaxy Halloween: 'The Innocents' with Matt and Jackson Rawlings
Phantom Galaxy continues month of spooky Halloween-related content with this episode covering one of the greatest and most influential cinematic ghost stories ever made, Jack Clayton's 'The Innocents'. Nathan and Bill are excited to welcome Matt Rawlings and his son Jackson from the podcast Father and Son Watch Horror, as they help unpack this creepy classic! Don't miss this episode, and check us out at all the places below: www.phantomgalaxy.podbean.com Twitter: @fantomgalaxy You can also fin
Oct 20, 2020 • 1:27:43
Phantom Galaxy: Underrated Horror Movies for Halloween Part 1
Phantom Galaxy kicks off a month of spooky Halloween-related content with this episode dedicated to underrated horror movies, from hardcore shocks to kid-friendly comedies, and everything in between. Bill Van Veghel becomes official co-host, and he and Nathan lay out the plan for upcoming episodes. ----more---- They also talk a little about theater-going in 2020, Empire Strikes Back, and Hammer horror. Finally, each host picks 4 horror movies they find underrated, that would make great viewing
Oct 12, 2020 • 1:32:31
Phantom Galaxy: VOD Roulette 4 (Calling All Earthlings, A Chinese Ghost Story, and Fast Color)
Phantom Galaxy takes another romp into VOD Roulette this week! Nathan and Bill are joined by Greg Bensch as they tackle this week's 3 new releases. After that, we each pick one new movie and introduce the fourth one, hand-picked from listener choices! Join us for a wild ride involving desert cults, giant demon tongues and a family of female superheroes...----more---- VOD Roulette: This week's movies: Calling All Earthlings A Chinese Ghost Story Fast Color Enjoy the episode and remember to con
Sep 18, 2020 • 1:17:31
Phantom Galaxy: Horror In The Wilderness
On the latest episode of Phantom Galaxy, Nathan and Bill are joined by guest Greg Bensch, as they all take a terror-filled camping trip straight into the heart of the cinematic wilderness. That's right, this week we're heading out into nature and hoping we don't get chomped, slashed or set upon my mutated mother bruin. We cover the topic of horror in the wild, and have each picked two movies dealing with horror in the wilderness that includes nature gone wrong, crazy forest-dwelling madmen, sini
Aug 24, 2020 • 1:31:35
Phantom Galaxy: Doctor Mordrid and the Terror Within Doomed Starfish
On the latest episode of Phantom Galaxy, Nathan and Bill continue their VOD Roulette with two more films of the past: Charles Band's 'Doctor Mordrid' and the Roger Corman produced 'The Terror Within'. Then we take a deep dive into the thought-provoking indie scifi thriller 'Starfish,' directed by A.T. White. Finally, we do a quick review of the documentary 'Doomed: The Untold Story of Roger Corman and the Fantastic Four', which details the events around the infamously filmed but shelved Marvel
Aug 13, 2020 • 1:45:05
Phantom Galaxy: The Worlds and Wonders of Ray Harryhausen
Phantom Galaxy dedicates an entire episode to the work of special effects legend and master of the fantastic, Ray Harryhausen! Nathan Bartlebaugh is joined by Bill Van Veghel (Land of the Creeps) and Dave Becker (Horror Movie Podcast, Land of the Creeps) to discuss the influences, life and work of Ray Harryhausen! From The Beast From 20,000 Fathoms through Clash of the Titans, we go in-depth on each of his films and the many artists and fans he influenced over the years. Don't miss it! Enj
Aug 2, 2020 • 2:36:53
Phantom Galaxy: The Ecstasy of Ennio Morricone
In this episode of Phantom Galaxy Nathan is joined by Dave Roy from 'The Great Fright North' to talk about the drive-in theater experience, and ultimately, the work and legacy of the late Ennio Morricone. ----more---- Enjoy the episode and remember to connect with Phantom Galaxy at: www.phantomgalaxy.podbean.com Twitter: @fantomgalaxy You can also find us on Facebook at: The Phantom Galaxy Podcast Dave Roy’s podcast ‘The Great Fright North’: https://thegreatfrightnorth1975.podbean.com/ Mu
Jul 30, 2020 • 1:23:54
Phantom Galaxy: The Man from Earth Dies Screaming in the Waters of the Great Sea Serpent
On the latest episode of Phantom Galaxy, Bill Van Veghel joins Nathan as they tackle 'The Viking Women and the Sea Serpent' and 'The Earth Dies Screaming'. Then join them as they seek to answer that ancient, burning question "How do you throw a goodbye party for a centuries-old possibly immortal caveman?" as they review the 2007 film 'The Man From Earth'. Bill also gives us a couple of fun book reviews and we pick the next two titles in for VOD Roulette!----more---- Phantom Galaxy is a genre
Jul 21, 2020 • 1:20:21
Phantom Galaxy: The Vast of Night and Other Invaders
Phantom Galaxy returns from the great beyond with a first episode relaunch! Nathan is joined by Bill Van Veghel, one of the co-hosts on the Land of the Creeps podcast, as they review the Amazon indie sensation 'The Vast of Night.' Then join us for the first edition of 'VOD Roulette' where we each choose a film for the other to review via a streaming service, and then come back and discuss. Be amazed! Be astounded! Learn why the She-Monster walks backwards! Listen to Bill sing the virtues of Tubi
Jun 22, 2020 • 1:23:44
Phantom Galaxy: 30 Days of Halloween--Part 3
October is our relaunch month for the podcast, and we're continuing our 31 Days of Halloween! This time Seth and Nathan cover days October 7th through the 15th. We're expanding the episodes to cover a week's worth of entries. This episode, we look at everything from great seasonal music to chilling audiobooks and classic splatterfests! Help us kick a** for the Lord, and then come back next time for part 4!----more---- Show Notes: October 7th: Dead Alive/Brain Dead (1992) October 8th: The Hauntin
Oct 15, 2018 • 1:14:11
Phantom Galaxy: 31 Days of Halloween: Part 2
Welcome to Phantom Galaxy! October is our relaunch month for the podcast, and we're continuing our 31 Days of Halloween! This time Seth and Nathan stare into the abyss with a sequel to one of the creepiest movies ever made, embark on a dark journey with the Marble Hornets, and finally open up the vault to the terrifying Magnus Archives! Join us tonight in the dark under the bed and then come back for part 3! Show Notes: Check out Marble Hornets at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wmhfn3mgWUI&lis
Oct 5, 2018 • 33:55
Phantom Galaxy: 31 Days of Halloween: Part 1
Welcome to Phantom Galaxy! October is our relaunch month for the podcast, and we're diving in with 31 Days of Halloween! Every 3 days Seth and I will have a new episode covering those days and sharing movies, books, music and anything else that makes us think of the season and holiday! Join us tonight for werewolves and things from the crypt, and then come back for October 4th, 5th, and 6th! Show Notes: For those of you curious about 'Party Girl' from the Chick Tract documentary, see below: http
Oct 2, 2018 • 54:32
Casting the Bones Episode 2: Art Bell and The Endless
Welcome back to 'Casting the Bones', a chilling new podcast dedicated to exploring the roots of horror fiction and folklore. Your hosts Nathan Bartlebaugh and Seth Dombach peel back the seemingly tranquil veneer of the normal to examine the weird, the strange and the terrifying lurking beneath the flesh and muscle of our world. In this episode we talk briefly about the latest--and laziest--monster hoax to hit the internet, and lament a time when people were willing to build better bluffs and bet
Apr 25, 2018 • 1:38:46
Episode 40: 80's Explosion: Ready Player One and The Karate Kid
Welcome back! You've arrived at the Phantom Galaxy Podcast, a journey into all things science fiction, fantasy and horror. Nathan Bartlebaugh and Nathan Bell leap into unapologetic eye-rolling 80's nostalgia, while rolling their eyes at unapologetic 80's nostalgia. Fueled by Blueberry Moonshine, the guys talk about Youtube Red's upcoming Karate Kid cash-in, Cobrai Kai, and then go down the rabbit hole of silly 80's martial arts extravaganzas, paying some special attention to schlocky faves like
Mar 31, 2018 • 1:05:33
Phantom Galaxy Episode 39: Tomb Raider and Ash vs the Evil Dead
Welcome back! You've arrived at the Phantom Galaxy Podcast, a journey into all things science fiction, fantasy and horror. In this episode host Nathan Bartlebaugh is joined with guest host Nathan Bell as they look at the latest attempt to bring Lara Croft to the screen in Tomb Raider. They also reminisce about the game franchise and the success or lack-thereof of the previous movies. After that, we move from outlandish big-screen heroine to outlandish small-screen hero and discuss Bruce Campbell
Mar 31, 2018 • 1:06:23
Phantom Galaxy Episode 38: Wrinkle In Time, Black Panther, Annihilation and more
After a hiatus, Phantom Galaxy begins it's new season! We're gonna kick things off with an episode recapping some of the stuff we missed while away. Nathan and Chris give you in-depth reviews of Black Panther, Annihilation and some of Netflix's recent original ventures. We also talk about the recent Oscars and review some Doctor Who candy confections from www.pd.net. Nathan also offers up a fresh spoiler-free review of Ava DaVerney's Wrinkle in Time. Is it a new fantasy classic, or does it miss
Mar 10, 2018 • 1:55:43
Casting the Bones Episode 1
Welcome to the very first episode of 'Casting the Bones', a chilling new podcast dedicated to exploring the roots of horror fiction and folklore. Your hosts Nathan Bartlebaugh and Seth Dombach peel back the seemingly tranquil veneer of the normal to examine the weird, the strange and the terrifying lurking beneath the flesh and muscle of our stories to find the fear beneath. Consider this episode the prologue, as we discuss childhood fears and haunts and what things drew us to the horrific and u
Feb 15, 2018 • 1:21:04
Episode 37: Best Horror Movies of 2017
Now that all the tinsel and trees are put away and holiday festivities have been fully recovered from, Phantom Galaxy brings you the first of our 'Best Of 2017' podcasts. This time out, Nathan, Chris and Jason Kuppler bring you their top ten choices for the best horror movies of the year. So listen along, and let us know in the comments or on Facebook what your top ten choices are! SPOILER WARNING: We avoid most spoilers for the films mentioned, but proceed with caution. Our basic rule is that i
Jan 7, 2018 • 1:47:02
Episode 36: Through the Black Mirror (Part 1)
Happy New Year from Phantom Galaxy! Seth and Nathan start the year out on a slightly bleaker note, by considering Charlie Brooker's dark sci-fi phenomenon, Black Mirror. Set in worlds that feel devastatingly close to our own, Black Mirror often feels like Twilight Zone for pessimists. But underneath the grim exterior, there are worlds bursting with human truth and feeling, even if some of it doesn't exactly shine a light on our better natures. In this first episode, Nathan and Seth discuss the f
Jan 3, 2018 • 1:04:31
Episode 35: Star Wars and The Last Jedi
Phantom Galaxy begins it's daily podcast countdown to the New Year! Our first episode has an old friend returning from the past to offer counsel on the Force. Nathan Bell joins Nathan Bartlebaugh again, to talk all things Star Wars and then consider The Last Jedi and the intriguing backlash it seems to have stirred in some quarters of fandom. We'll weigh in on Porgs and and whether or not we think Rian Johnson brought balance or disturbance to the Force with this 'Jedi'. Finally we talk about th
Dec 29, 2017 • 2:23:03
Episode 34: Cult Night--The Room and Windy City Heat
Oh, hi Mark! Welcome to Phantom Galaxy Episode 34. We return to kick off a big December full of podcasts with our first Cult Double Feature. Remember when looking in on and obsessing over the lives of seemingly mundane schlubs was the purview of the Truman Show? Reality TV vaporized that taboo long ago, and left us with a burnt-out wasteland of entertainment that sometimes still produces gems of absurdity. In this episode we look at two 'singular' individuals and the movies and cults they have
Dec 11, 2017 • 53:26
Episode 33: Thor Ragnarok Review
Welcome to Phantom Galaxy Episode 33. Positively tiny compared to most of our episodes, this one is a quick review of Marvel's new Thor: Ragnarok. Nathan and Chris jump into a non-spoiler discussion of what you can expect from this latest jaunt into the world of Norse mythology and comic world-building. And there's Goldblum, y'all! Phantom Galaxy is a genre podcast that releases every week. If you’d like to support the cast please subscribe free in iTunes, and leave a review for the show! You c
Nov 3, 2017 • 24:07
Episode 32: Overlooked Horror Movies Part 2
Happy Halloween! Nathan, Chris and Seth bring you fifteen horror movies that may be considered underrated or maybe just overlooked. Across all subgenres and languages, we seek to bring you movies that will spook you, creep you out or just plain scare you. Check out this shivery episode and let us know which movies you think are underrated gems of the genre!
Oct 31, 2017 • 1:28:17
Stephen King Goes to Hollywood: The Short Stories Part 1
Welcome to Phantom Galaxy Episode 31. Nathan, Seth and Chris continue the Stephen King series with new guest, Jason Swam, who drops some impressive King knowledge along the way. This is the first part of a 3 part series dedicated to King's short stories and their adaptations. Tonight, we look at the Children of the Corn saga, The Mangler, Sometimes they Come Back, Cat's Eye, The Lawnmower Man, Battleground, The Woman in the Room and, of course, Maximum Overdrive. This discussion was too long to
Oct 25, 2017 • 1:24:29
Episode 30: This Movie is a Hot Mess
Welcome to Phantom Galaxy Episode 30. Ever had that movie that was a certified clunker by everyone you meet, that resembles the inside of the microwave after an unfortunate burrito accident, but....you like it anyway? In this episode, Nathan, Chris and Seth discuss the ultimate 'hot mess' movies; films that aren't ' so good they're bad' or eccentric cult items, but films that were heading somewhere but got lost somewhere in translation. There is no denying their failure in a conventional sense,
Oct 9, 2017 • 1:27:48
Episode 29: Stephen King Goes to Hollywood-- IT Part 1
Welcome to Phantom Galaxy Episode 29. Nathan and Seth continue the Stephen King series with som help from Chris as they examine the new blockbuster film IT and the book that inspired it. We discuss what we liked about the new movie, and what we think of the changes. We'll begin with a review, and then Seth and Nathan dive into the merits of the book, why some of the changes were necessary, and where others may lead as the sequel shapes up. Don't worry about putting on your galoshes, because we
Sep 29, 2017 • 1:42:45
Episode 28: Stephen King Goes to Hollywood--Carrie
Welcome to Phantom Galaxy Episode 28. This is the start of our long awaited 'Stephen King Goes to Hollywood' series. Stephen King is one of those undisputed masters of pop horror, and his work has saturated so many aspects of our culture. This series will look at all King's film and television adaptations, while comparing and contrasting them with the original works that inspired them. For this first episode Nathan and Seth go back to the beginning, to find a struggling writer hitting it big wi
Sep 7, 2017 • 1:53:07
Phantom Galaxy Episode 27: Wicked Little Dolls
Welcome to Phantom Galaxy Episode 27. They sit there, they stare with their unblinking eyes, tiny artificial hands and painted mocking smiles, planning your doom. Nathan, Chris and Seth open up the pop culture attic and go looking for creepy evill dolls and demonic teddy bears. Here you'll find Chucky, Annabelle, Talky Tina, and others. Join us for a march down the toy aisle of terror! Open PS to Slappy the Dummy: Yes, we forgot to mention you. Please don't throttle us in our sleep. Phantom Gala
Aug 31, 2017 • 1:37:00
Phantom Galaxy Episode 26: The Dark Worlds of George Romero
Welcome to Phantom Galaxy Episode 26. A few weeks ago, the horror world lost George Romero, arguaubly one of the genre's most influential voices. Nathan, Chris Durham and Jason Kuppler team up to walk through every one of Romero's directed films and examine what made the man and his work seem so special. On a sad note, our own podcast community lost a friend. Ivolee Henson (whose humorous observations on 'No Escape' were shared in Episode 23) passed away suddenly last month. Ivolee was a good fr
Aug 12, 2017 • 1:46:37
Phantom Galaxy 25: Between Two Lodges--Twin Peaks Episodes 9 through 12
Welcome to Phantom Galaxy Episode 25. Seth and Nathan continue their journey through David Lynch's strange country of Twin Peaks: The Return. It's been several episodes since the mind-bending, myth-busting epsidode 8, and fans of the original Peaks have been given much to rejoice over and even more to fluster over. This episode we delve into where Lynch really seems to be going with the overall arc of the show, teasing out the mysteries and guessing at what comes next. And of course, what's with
Aug 7, 2017 • 1:50:24
Episode 24: Valerian and the Cult of the Fifth Element
Welcome to Phantom Galaxy Episode 24. This week Seth Dombach and I take a look at the works of crazy French filmmaker Luc Besson, and specifically, his 1997 cult hit The Fiflth Element. Additionally, we talk the Dark Tower, The Shape of Water, A Wrinkle in Time and The Disaster Artist. Nathan also brings his review of the already annointed box office bomb Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets, and lets you know, financial prospects aside, if it's worth your time. Join us for that and mu
Jul 26, 2017 • 1:20:31
Episode 23 Streaming Edition: Okja, The Bad Batch, The Blackcoat's Daughter and more
Welcome to Phantom Galaxy Episode 23. This week we begin a regular feature on what's available on streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon and Hulu. We also present our second submitted Phantom Rant, and we get to use our censor noise for the first time on the podcast. Chris and Nathan are joined by Jason Kuppler as they take a look at Netflix's Okja, The Bad Batch, and more. There's a distinctly female theme running through this week's films, especially in the horror arena. The female-centric a
Jul 12, 2017 • 1:07:57
