Science Fiction. Fantasy. Horror. A podcast dedicated to the strange, the terrifying, and the fantastic in our culture.
Episodes
Thursday Feb 23, 2023
Thursday Feb 23, 2023
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 Victor!
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Tuesday Jan 31, 2023
Tuesday Jan 31, 2023
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.
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Wednesday Jan 18, 2023
Wednesday Jan 18, 2023
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 that if it showed up in trailers, it's fair game!
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Saturday Dec 31, 2022
Saturday Dec 31, 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!
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
You can also contact us and share your recommendations for show topics and stuff to review (books, beer, movies, whatever!) or leave us a Phantom Rant at Phantomcasts@gmail.com
Links for Victor Rodriguez:
https://vhrodriguez.wordpress.com/
The Sound of Fear: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1694373576
On Time from Transmundane Press: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08KBT7YY3
"Uncertain Treasure" in Savage Realms Monthly: May 2021:
Inside the Sound of Fear:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-the-sound-of-fear/id1537169966
Find Bill Van Veghel's other podcasts at:
Land of the Creeps podcast - http://landofthecreeps.blogspot.com/
Other places to find Bill:
https://www.facebook.com/bvanveghel
https://letterboxd.com/billhorrorguy/
https://landofthecreeps.blogspot.com
Other places to find Greg Bensch:
https://fatherandsonwatchhorror.com/podcast/2021/10/15/ep-91-halloween-5-amp-6
https://phantomgalaxy.podbean.com/e/phantom-galaxy-the-best-horror-movies-of-2020/
Twitter: Greg Bensch@Qua419
Other places to find Greg Buzzelli:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/monsters-and-the-mosh-pit/id1604470139
Twitter: @MonstersMoshPit
https://www.facebook.com/groups/712317883066333/
Saturday Dec 24, 2022
Saturday Dec 24, 2022
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 of all things joyful and bright...no, not Krampus, but Feeders 3: The Final Meal!
Enjoy!
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Saturday Dec 24, 2022
Saturday Dec 24, 2022
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 which specials Nathan, Dave and Karen chose as their favorites!
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Sunday Dec 18, 2022
Sunday Dec 18, 2022
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!
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Saturday Dec 10, 2022
Saturday Dec 10, 2022
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 November release schedules. We will return in two weeks to cover the December release calendar.
Tonight's episode includes reviews of Creature from Black Lake, Cemetery of Terror, and Grandpa is a Vampire.
If you enjoyed this episode, lets us know what you think of the new podcast and if you have any ideas of your own for the show.
Talk to us at phantomcasts@gmail.com or stop by our FB group at Phantom Galaxy, or hit us up on Twitter at fantom galaxy.
Other places to find Trey Whetstone:
https://screamingthroughtheages.com
Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/treyw/
Dave's other places on the internet:
Film blog: DVD Infatuation.com
On Twitter: @DVDinfatuation
On Facebook: DVDinfatuation
On Instagram: @dbjb6972
On Letterboxd: @dcoshockhmp
YouTube Channel: Visit W3Schools
Dave Becker's Podcasts:
Land of the Creeps horror podcast
DVD Infatuation @ Considering the Cinema: https://www.consideringthecinema.com
Check us out at all the places below:
Twitter: @fantomgalaxy
You can also find us on Facebook at: The Phantom Galaxy Podcast
You can also contact us and share your recommendations for show topics and stuff to review (books, beer, movies, whatever!) or leave us a Phantom Rant at Phantomcasts@gmail.com
Monday Oct 31, 2022
Monday Oct 31, 2022
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, and check us out at all the places below:
Enjoy the episode and remember to connect with Phantom Galaxy at:
Twitter: @fantomgalaxy
You can also find us on Facebook at: The Phantom Galaxy Podcast
You can also contact us and share your recommendations for show topics and stuff to review (books, beer, movies, whatever!) or leave us a Phantom Rant at Phantomcasts@gmail.com
Find Bill Van Veghel's other podcasts at:
Land of the Creeps podcast - http://landofthecreeps.blogspot.com/
Other places to find Bill:
https://www.facebook.com/bvanveghel
Friday Oct 28, 2022
Friday Oct 28, 2022
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 "The Butcher" Van Veghel to discuss their top 10 favorite bands/artists of all time, with a song selection for each one, and a movie pairing for the Number 1 spot.
It's time to Rock the Crypt, Croon in the Lagoon, and Rave to the Grave!
Check out the episode and then head over to the Phantom Galaxy Facebook group and share your favorites!
Other Places you can find Pearl Morgan
https://letterboxd.com/twisted_t/
Other Places you can find Greg Morgan:
Podcast: Land of the Creeps
Instagram: LotC
Facebook: Greg Morgan
Twitter: GregaMortis
LotC Group Page
LotC Fan Page
YouTube: Greg Morgan
Greg’s Instagram: GregaMortis
Email: GregaMortis666@gmail.com
LotC Hotline Phone Number: 1-804-569-5682 | 1-804-569-LOTC
Other places to find Dave Becker: The DVD Infatuation Podcast (monthly)
Land of the Creeps horror podcast
The Illustrated Fan
Horror Movie Podcast
Film blog: DVD Infatuation.com
On Twitter: @DVDinfatuation
On Facebook: DVDinfatuation
Land of the Creeps Facebook: LotC Facebook Group
On Instagram: @dbjb6972
On Letterboxd: @dcoshockhmp
YouTube: Dr. Shock’s Channel
Other places to find Bill: