Science Fiction. Fantasy. Horror. A podcast dedicated to the strange, the terrifying, and the fantastic in our culture.
Episodes
Friday Dec 23, 2016
Friday Dec 23, 2016
With Christmas right around the corner, Nathan and Nathan discuss the myths and traditions associated with Santa. Whether it's looking at the practice of encouraging your kids to celebrate a home invader or exploring the roots of the heretic-smacking firebrand saint who inspired ol' Kris Kringle, we delve into all aspects of that merry jelly-belly whose become such a centerpiece of the holiday.
Merry Christmas everyone!
NOTE: At the time of this recording, the shared news story about the dying child and Santa was being touted as truth. Now, that story's 'truthiness' is up in the air. We've left it in, and our reaction to it, as it still underscores the pervasiveness of this particular bit of Christmas mythmaking.
Thursday Dec 22, 2016
Thursday Dec 15, 2016
Thursday Dec 15, 2016
Ian from KC's comics is back to talk about his thoughts on Dr. Strange. Then Nathan, Nathan, and Ian throw out some Christmas gift ideas. Enjoy!
Tuesday Dec 13, 2016
Tuesday Dec 13, 2016
Seasons Greetings everyone! Nathan and Nathan bust out the egg-nog but not the mistletoe, and countdown their top ten favorite Christmas episodes of television series. From drunken, disillusioned Santas to holiday armadillos, the guys sift through all these seasonal treats and pull out the ones they feel best convey the holiday.
Wednesday Dec 07, 2016
Wednesday Dec 07, 2016
Nathan and Chris team-up to take on the Tall Man and his dark legions, tackling all five Phantasm movies, including the final one, Ravager, just hitting DVD and BluRay this week!
From making odd Wizard of Oz comparisons, heckling Reggie's pathetic attempts at romance, or just pondering the overall logic of this crazy universe, we have our work cut out for us in a dimension where nothing is ever what it seems...
SPOILERS ABOUND FOR ALL THE MOVIES! BEWARE!
Wednesday Nov 23, 2016
Wednesday Nov 23, 2016
Nathan and Nathan kick-back a bit for the holiday, and discuss their personal Thanksgiving traditions. Nathan Bell brings up a few holiday drink recommendations and Nathan Bartlebaugh ponders what movies make the best post-dinner viewing. We also talk board games, family, and food. Enjoy the episode and have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
Wednesday Nov 23, 2016
Wednesday Nov 23, 2016
After a handful of pilot episodes, Nathan and Chris kick-off the official first season of Phantom Galaxy with a stomach-churning Thanksgiving special dedicated to feasts, both horrible and fantastic. Sure, there’s that pesky fondness for human flesh often found in horror movies, but we don’t stop there; alien fast-food joints, imaginary meals and a holiday dinner made up of Aztecs, dinosaurs and Old-West zombies are just a small part of the ridiculously absurd dining featured. Stay until the end for Nathan’s own nightmarish tale of a Thanksgiving mix-up gone wrong.
We also announce our first contest and details on how you can enter at the end of the episode.
The music in the episode comes from the following sources:
Stellardrone: www.stellardrone.bandcamp.com
Friday Nov 18, 2016
Friday Nov 18, 2016
We're back, and we're still here! Nathan and Nathan previously explored the way the world ends. What happens, though, when the unthinkable happens and you're left on the other side? Our culture is filled with stories of rebuilding in the face of complete collapse. From Mad Max to Planet of the Apes, here's a cheerful discussion of a dark topic. As many of the films, books and movies we are discussing are several years old, minor spoilers abound.
Tuesday Nov 08, 2016
Tuesday Nov 08, 2016
With current election anxiety high and some on all sides are primed for the end of all things. Nathan and Nathan leave political uneasiness behind for full-blown, world-smashing destruction. Join us as we peer into the abyss--zombie takeover, nuclear holocaust, dogs and cats living together!--and consider our societal fascination with our own demise. Bring the popcorn and buckle-up-!
Sunday Nov 06, 2016
Sunday Nov 06, 2016
Nathan and Chris bring you twenty horror movies that may be considered underrated or maybe just overlooked. Across all subgenres and languages, we seek to bring you twenty movies that will spook you, creep you out or just plain scare you.
The The music in the episode comes from the following sources:
Stellardrone: www.stellardrone.bandcamp.com