Phantom Galaxy

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 season!    (Show Notes and Links to authors, speakers and musical artists coming soon)

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 fun, family and friendship during this season!    (Show Notes and Links to authors, speakers and musical artists coming soon)

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 Peter's choice, which will remain a surprise... Sit back, grab a seasonal drink and snack, and enjoy! Huw Lloyd's links: The Undead Wookie Podcast https://www.facebook.com/THEUNDEADWOOKIE https://www.facebook.com/SchoolHallSlaughter Peter Nielsen's links: Terror on the Tube here. Retro Movie Geek here. The Forgotten Flix Podcast here. Dave Becker's other places on the internet: Film blog: DVD Infatuation.com On Twitter: @DVDinfatuation On Facebook: DVDinfatuation On Instagram: @dbjb6972 On Letterboxd: @dcosh

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 episode dives deep into the heart of Dickens' masterpiece and the fictional miser at it's center.  Sit back, grab a seasonal drink and snack, and enjoy! Reel Talk Links and Contact: Join the Reel Talk: A Movie Podcast group on Facebook Follow them on Twitter: @reel_cast Email: reeltalkmoviecast@gmail.com Other places to find Bill: https://www.facebook.com/bvanveghel https://letterboxd.com/billhorrorguy/ https://landofthecreeps.blogspot.com/   Don't miss this episode, and check us out at all the places below: 

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 a science fiction movie of any type or era. Join us as we discuss our thoughts on the film's themes, ideas and visual and cinematic inspirations.  Take a trip through a world where the night never ends and the sun only exists in your memories... 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: Horror Movie Podcast Land of the Creeps

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 Nathan and Dave remember the first time they encountered it. We also talk about the film's mighty influence on the genre, and a little about its sequel, "2010: The Year We Made Contact."  Check it out!  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  You can also contact us and share your recommendations for show topics and stuff to review (books, beer, movies, whatever!) or

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 William Hope Hodgson Read by Dave Roy    4. Caterpillars by E.F. Benson Read by Bill Van Veghel   5. The Waxwork by A.M. Burrage Read by Nathan Bartlebaugh    Links for the Readers: Dave Becker Land of the Creeps podcast - http://landofthecreeps.blogspot.com/ Horror Movie Podcast - https://horrormoviepodcast.com/ DVD Infatuation @ Considering the Cinema: https://www.consideringthecinema.com Other places to find Dave: www.DVDInfatuation.com YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0ETtxXsg

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 Hour: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bMMCG--ex_8 Finally, want to hear more of Greg Morgan's takes on Halloween, check out the LOTC Halloween special he does with his wife Pearl! It's a ton of ghostly fun!  http://landofthecreeps.blogspot.com/2020/10/land-of-creeps-episode-232-halloween.html And don't forget to call-in to Land of the Creeps by Sunday November 1st with your picks for favorite female vampires! There's also a Blu-Ray copy of Re-animator to be given away to a lucky caller! LOTC Hotline Number 1-80

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 his work in a brand new collection called ‘On Time’ from Transmundane Press. Then Nathan, Bill and Victor traverse the weird and wonderful world of horror authors, stopping off to visit the likes of Stephen King, Clive Barker, Poe, Lovecraft and Charlotte Perkins Gilman with other singular and underrated voices like Thomas F. Manteleone and Robert R. McCammon. Check out our choices, and then let us know which ones you’d choose! Links for Victor Rodriguez: https://vhrodriguez.wordpress.com/ The Sound of Fear: http

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 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 https://letterboxd.com/billhorrorguy/ https://landofthecreeps.blogspot.com/ Father and Son Watch Horror: h

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 for the current season. 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: 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    Find Bill Van Veghel's other podcasts at: Land of the Cr

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 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    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

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, sinister forces lurking in wait of your loved ones, and even the wild itself going after you to settle a personal score.  So, get your camping gear, banana-shaped yellow sleeping bag and join us as we go walking in the woods...----more---- Horror in the Wilderness This week's movies:  Nathan's picks:  Prophecy (1979) Directed by John Frankenheimer  Strange Nature (2018) Directed by James Ojala  Bill's picks:  The Forest (1982) Directed by Don Jones Preservation (2015) Directed by Christopher Denham  Greg's picks

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 superhero movie from 1994. We also pick the newest VOD Roulette choices, so listen along and then watch for next time.... SPOILER TAG: At exactly the 1 hour mark in this episode, we do a quick breakdown of some of our more spoilery thoughts for Starfish. If you want to avoid them, that segment begins at 1:00:00 and goes until 1:14:00.  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 Po

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/   Music by Ennio Morricone on Youtube: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly theme: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h1PfrmCGFnk The Ecstasy of Gold: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PYI09PMNazw The Thing theme: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=meU2gAU7Xss The Black Belly of the Tarantula theme: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZtFfuINtdhY The Untouchables theme: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hu2FekMaTQc The Mission theme: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gonKhSIBP54 What Dreams May Come suite: https://www.youtube.

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 podcast that releases every week. If you’d like to support the cast please subscribe free in Apple Podcasts, and leave a review for the show!   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 and check us out on Twitter @fantomgalaxy. Books: Necrophenia by Robert Rankin  The Cooperstown Casebook by Jay Jaffe  Below are links for Bill:  https://www.facebook.com/bvanveghel https://

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!  Phantom Galaxy is a genre podcast that releases every week. If you’d like to support the cast please subscribe free in Apple Podcasts, and leave a review for the show! 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 and check us out on Twitter @fantomgalaxy. Below are links for Bill:  https://www.facebook.com/bvanveghel https://letterboxd.com/billhorrorguy/ https://landofthecreeps.b