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73 - The Long Walk

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 06:45:00 GMT

Join Chris and Ian this week as they trek many miles while discussing the latest Stephen King adaptation, The Long Walk. We discuss all the highs and lows, the changes from the book to the big screen and the importance of a good pair of shoes.

Enjoy.

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72 - Fantastic Four: First Steps

Thu, 31 Jul 2025 06:45:00 GMT

To mark the release of Fantastic Four: First Steps, Marvel's first family's introduction to the MCU, Chris & Ian sit down to discuss all the ins and outs of the film, as well as some of Ian's rather unique takes on food.

Enjoy.

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71 - Superman (2025)

Fri, 25 Jul 2025 11:34:00 GMT

James Gunn's Superman marks the first cinematic entry in the new DCU, so join Chris and Ian as they discuss all of their thoughts on the film, as well as other upcoming DCU releases to look out for. Also, the duo give their honest opinions on a certain chicken chain restaurant.

Enjoy.

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70 - The Last of Us: Season 2 - Episode 7 + Season 2 Review

Thu, 29 May 2025 06:45:00 GMT

The curtain has fallen on The Last of Us Season 2, and Chris and Ian are back to discuss a somewhat bewildering finale, as well as reviewing and perhaps even re-evaluating Season 2 as a whole.

Enjoy.

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69 - The Last of Us: Season 2 - Episode 6

Thu, 22 May 2025 06:45:00 GMT

I'm not crying, you're crying!

The penultimate episode of The Last of Us Season 2 has landed, and Chris and Ian are back to talk all about arguably one of the most emotional episodes of the show so far. We get into the episode's highs and lows, what moment got us the most and even Ian's fear of dying, although he claims he never will.

Enjoy.

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68 - Thunderbolts*

Tue, 20 May 2025 10:49:59 GMT

This week, the Fantom Zone gang returns to the MCU once again to discuss its latest offering, Thunderbolts*. Chris and Ian discuss the film's highs and lows, whether this is indeed a return to form for the MCU, and, of course, that exciting post-credits scene.

Enjoy.

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67 - The Last of Us: Season 2 - Episode 5

Thu, 15 May 2025 06:50:00 GMT

We're in the home stretch now as The Last of Us: Season 2 nears its conclusion and Chris and Ian are back again this week to discuss all the goings on from episode 5, Feel Her Love.

We discuss the many highs of yet another solid episode, but also get into some of the puzzling decisions and frustrations that the episode offered up as well.

Enjoy.

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66 - The Last of Us: Season 2 - Episode 4

Thu, 08 May 2025 06:55:00 GMT

Chris and Ian are back once again to discuss episode 4 of The Last of Us: Season 2, titled Day One. We discuss how we feel the season is going, having now passed its halfway mark, our slightly differing opinions on how the episode handles its big revelations and all the tense moments in between.

Also, Chris starts with a quick update on how he and his wife are getting on with making their way through the Studio Ghibli catalogue, with a mini review of Howl's Moving Castle.

Enjoy.

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65 - The Last of Us: Season 2 - Episode 3

Thu, 01 May 2025 10:50:00 GMT

This week, our journey with The Last of Us: Season 2 continues, with Chris and Ian getting back together to discuss their complicated feelings towards episode 3. We discuss the importance of character and pacing, as well as our favourite and not so favourite moments, the shackles of small-town bureaucracy and the speed of horses.

Enjoy.

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64 - The Last of Us: Season 2 - Episodes 1 & 2

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 10:50:53 GMT

The Last of Us returns, and this week, Chris and Ian (with an all too brief but fantastic cameo from Sym) resume their therapy sessions as they talk all about the first two episodes of the award-winning, widely acclaimed show based on the award-winning, widely acclaimed video game series by Naughty Dog.

We discuss how the choices to both stick to and move away from its source material in key moments make it a better show, a couple of instances where this might not be the case, why zombies make everything more complicated, and what's a stronger word for bleak.

Enjoy.

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63 - Just Chatting - Severance and the Oscars

Fri, 14 Mar 2025 12:36:33 GMT

Having not caught up in while, the Fantom Zone gang sit down for a bumper Just Chatting episode where after a brief discussion on abandoning shows before the end, we then share their thoughts and feelings on the recent Oscar wins, what and who missed out and what and who deserved their little gold man.

But most importantly, ahead of it's penultimate episode of season two, we talk all about our absolute favourite show of the moment (and maybe ever?), Severance, including all of our theories, beloved characters and moments and what the hell is with the goats?!

Oscars chat starts at around 00:17:30, Severance at around 1:12:00

Enjoy.

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62 - Captain America: Brave New World

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 07:50:00 GMT

The Fantom Zone is back and recording in person for the first time, which means their chat about the latest entry in the MCU, Captain America: Brave New World, is even more chaotic than usual—if that's even possible.

We chat about all the highs and lows of this fourth Captain America film, the missed opportunities for this film to say something big and meaningful as well as the general shakiness of the MCU currently as a whole.

Also, there's a lovely little bonus segment right at the start in which the gang shares their love for the video games that currently have them hooked.

Enjoy.

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61 - Nosferatu

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 12:11:58 GMT

Join the Fantom Zone lads and ladettes this week as they sink their teeth into Robert Eggers' latest gothic horror film, Nosferatu. We discuss everything we loved and didn't love about the film, where it ranks within the rest of Eggers' already impressive filmography, and even get into a bit of a debate about how our own rating scale works. LADS!

Enjoy.

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60 - Best and Worst of 2024

Fri, 10 Jan 2025 13:57:09 GMT

Happy new year! To kick off 2025, The Fantom Zone gang take a look back at the year just gone and talk through their best and worst of 2024. Find out why certain films clicked with us while others didn't and how 4DX really can make or break a film.

Enjoy.

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Bonus: Superman: Legacy Trailer

Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:41:43 GMT

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it's The Fantom Zone! Join Chris, Tobi and Ian for this special bonus episode where they discuss the first teaser trailer for Superman: Legacy, James Gunn's big entrance as the new head of the DC universe out July 11 2025.

Enjoy

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59 - Secret Level Season 1: Part One

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 10:39:55 GMT

This week, join Ian and Tobi on their rip-roaring adventure through Tim Millar's new anthology animated show Secret Level now on Amazon Prime. Discover which trailers for which video games they enjoyed the most and which ones bored them to tears! See if Ian and Tobi create beef over any episodes or if they instead came together over their thoughts on Secret Level!

Enjoy.

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58 - Star Wars: Episode 1 - The Phantom Menace (25th Anniversary Retrospective)

Thu, 12 Dec 2024 07:55:20 GMT

Hello there. This week, Chris, Tobi and Ian go back 25 years to a galaxy far, far away to talk all about Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace. We discuss our first memories of the film and our thoughts now along with the rest of the prequel trilogy to ponder if all the hate and scorn is or was deserved, while we also compare it to the rest of the franchise offerings AND a certain other prequel trilogy.

Enjoy, and may the force be with you.

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57 - Top Five Films of all Time - Ian Lunny

Thu, 28 Nov 2024 07:55:54 GMT

This week, in the first of our deep dives into what makes each member of our Fantom Zone gang tick (movie-wise), our very own Ian Lunny reveals his top five films of all time, with some honourable mentions thrown in as well as all the usual banter and fun.

Enjoy.

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56 - Joker: Folie à Deux

Thu, 24 Oct 2024 06:45:41 GMT

This week, Chris, Ian and Sym put on their clown make-up, sit down and talk all about Joker: Folie à Deux. We discuss the few ups and many, many more downs of the film, try and work out how many Harvey Dents there actually are and Ian struggles to say the word "philanthropist".

Enjoy IMMEDIATELY!

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55 - Transformers One

Thu, 17 Oct 2024 11:00:30 GMT

In what might be up there with our nerdiest episode yet, join Tobi and Rob as they discuss the new Transformers movie, Transformers One. They also discuss their overall love for the Transformers franchise and Rob does away with The Fantom Zone's patented "broadly" rating system.

Enjoy.

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54 - Alien: Romulus

Thu, 29 Aug 2024 11:43:39 GMT

Join the Fantom Zone gang as they sit down to discuss the latest release in the Alien franchise, Alien: Romulus. We share our thoughts and ask all the big burning questions such as where does it rank alongside the rest of the franchise, why is it called Alien: Romulus and what's with all the space goo?

Enjoy!

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53 - Deadpool & Wolverine

Sun, 04 Aug 2024 14:08:58 GMT

This week, join the whole Fantom Zone gang as Chris, Ian, Sym and Tobi sit down to break the fourth wall and discuss the much-anticipated Deadpool and Wolverine. Plus we cover some of the biggest Marvel news from San Diego Comic Con.

Enjoy!

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52 - Deadpool (2016)

Fri, 19 Jul 2024 11:12:49 GMT

This week, in anticipation of the upcoming release of Deadpool & Wolverine, Chris and Ian take a look back at the first film in the Franchise, Deadpool. We discuss how we felt about it then versus now, its impact on the genre and much more.

Enjoy!

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51 - X-Men '97

Mon, 01 Jul 2024 12:34:00 GMT

This week, join Tobi and Ian as they finally get another chance to profess their love for all things animation with their thoughts on X-Men 97, a short but sweet review of Scavenger's Reign and general thoughts on the golden age of animation we happily find ourselves in these days.

And of course, it wouldn't be the Fantom Zone if Tobi didn't get to talk about Star Wars, so we also have some chat about a galaxy far, far away.

Enjoy!

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50 (Part 1) - Watchmen (2009)

Thu, 09 May 2024 06:54:47 GMT

Join Chris, Ian and Tobi as part of The Fantom Zone's 50th episode celebrations, brought to you in partnership with the good folks at UK Film Review.

This week in the first of two parts of our deep dive into all things Watchmen, we discuss the merits of Zack Snyder's 2009 adaptation.

Make sure to also tune in next week for part 2 where the gang discuss the 1976 Alan Moore comic itself.

Enjoy

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49 - Alien (45th Anniversary Celebration)

Fri, 03 May 2024 06:55:17 GMT

This week, Chris, Ian and Symone (thankfully returning after way too long a hiatus) sit down to discuss the sci-fi horror classic Alien. We discuss how it's managed to stand the test of time after 45 years, why most of the prequels, sequels and spin-offs haven't come anywhere close since and we also uncover Ian's God complex.

Enjoy

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48 - Fallout

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 10:12:57 GMT

This week, Chris, Tobi and Ian hunker down inside their vault to discuss their thoughts on the latest smash hit TV show, Fallout, discussing everything from their favourite moments and characters, the recent upturn in the quality of video game adaptations and what games they'd like to see adapted next.

Enjoy

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Nerd News - Fantastic Four, Secret Wars, Deadpool, Joker 2 and more!

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 14:31:01 GMT

This week, Ian and Tobi share their thoughts on the recent Fantastic Four casting of Julia Garner as the Silver Surfer, Robert Downey Jr. reportedly being up for returning as Iron Man, the latest trailer for Joker: Folie à Deux and lots of other fun nerdy stuff in-between.

Enjoy

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Just Chatting: Invincible Season 2 Episode 8 - I THOUGHT YOU WERE STRONGER

Wed, 10 Apr 2024 05:55:23 GMT

This week, join Chris, Tobi and Ian as they discuss the shocking finale of Invincible Season 2, recap the season as whole, ponder the intricacies of adaptation and pick out their personal highlights from the last eight episodes as well.

Enjoy

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Just Chatting: Invincible Season 2 Episode 7 - I'M NOT GOING ANYWHERE

Wed, 03 Apr 2024 08:28:56 GMT

This week, Chris and Ian sit down to review the penultimate episode of Invincible Season 2 Part 2 now on Amazon Prime Video, I'M NOT GOING ANYWHERE.

Make sure to tune in next week as we review the final episode and recap what has been an incredible series so far!

Enjoy

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Just Chatting: Invincible Season 2 Episode 6 - IT'S NOT THAT SIMPLE

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 07:55:56 GMT

This week, Chris and Tobi continue our weekly thoughts on Invincible Season 2 Part 2 now on Amazon Prime Video, discussing all the craziness that happened in episode 6.

Enjoy

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Nerd News - The Acolyte, Alien: Romulus, The Penguin & More

Mon, 25 Mar 2024 07:55:46 GMT

This week in our Nerd News special, Chris, Ian and Tobi talk all about a bunch of new trailers that have dropped including The Acolyte, Alien: Romulus, Furiosa and The Penguin. We also discuss the rumours of Aaron Taylor Johnson becoming the next Bond, and the supposed absence of Sebastian Stan and Daniel Bruhl from Captain America: Brave New World.

Enjoy.

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Just Chatting: Invincible Season 2 Episode 5 - THIS MUST COME AS A SHOCK

Wed, 20 Mar 2024 07:55:58 GMT

This week, Chris and Ian celebrate and discuss the long-awaited return of Invincible on Amazon Prime Video, which kicked off Season 2 Part 2 this week with a bang.

Enjoy

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47 - Madame Web

Thu, 29 Feb 2024 07:55:04 GMT

This week, the whole gang sit down to discuss Madame Web, the latest offering from Sony's Spider-Man Universe. We discuss all the highs(?) and lows(!) as well as discovering more about Ian's bready past.

Enjoy

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46 - Superheroes in Video Games

Mon, 26 Feb 2024 08:00:49 GMT

This week, Chris, Tobi and special guest Rob get super-nerdy as they talk all about superheroes in video games, including the Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, the Batman Arkham trilogy, Marvel's Spider-Man, the Insomniac data breach and much more.

Apologies for some sound quality issues towards the end of the episode.

Enjoy!

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45 - Nerd News: Fantastic Four, Invincible, X-Men 97 & More

Thu, 22 Feb 2024 08:00:22 GMT

This week in our Nerd News special, Chris and Tobi talk all about the Fantastic Four casting announcements, trailers for Invincible Season 2 Part 2 and X-Men 97, as well as our first look at the Borderlands movie.

Enjoy.

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44 - Ghostbusters: 40th Anniversary Special

Thu, 15 Feb 2024 10:06:30 GMT

Who you gonna call? The Fantom Zone! Join the gang this week as they celebrate 40 years since the release of one of the greatest comedies of all time, Ghostbusters.

We'll be discussing what makes the 1984 original so iconic, why the sequels have never really matched it and where is our Slimer movie?!

Enjoy.

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Bonus: Deadpool & Wolverine Trailer

Tue, 13 Feb 2024 13:47:23 GMT

Join the Fantom Zone for a cheeky bonus episode where we discuss the new trailer for Deadpool & Wolverine!

Enjoy!

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43 - Animation Celebration Spectacular Part Three: Pluto

Tue, 06 Feb 2024 08:00:40 GMT

This week the gang are back for the third and final part of our Animation Celebration Spectacular oh my god they're talking all about Pluto. Join Ian and Tobi as they discuss their thoughts on yet another great anime offering now available to watch on Netflix.

Enjoy.

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42 - Animation Celebration Spectacular Part Two: Blue Eye Samurai

Thu, 25 Jan 2024 08:00:40 GMT

This week, the gang are back for our first episode of 2024 where Chris, Ian and Symone continue our Animation Celebration Spectacular talking all about the utterly fabulous Blue Eye Samurai, an absolute must watch now on Netflix.

Seriously, if you haven't seen Blue Eye Samurai yet, watch it now. We'll wait.

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41 - Animation Celebration Spectacular Part One: Scott Pilgrim Takes Off & Invincible

Thu, 14 Dec 2023 13:31:04 GMT

This week, join Chris, Ian and Tobi for Part One of our Animation Celebration Spectacular where we gush over two fabulous animated shows, Scott Pilgrim Takes off and Invincible: Season Two - Part 1

Enjoy! And watch this space for Part Two where we will be talking about Pluto and Blue Eye Samurai, both a must watch on Netflix now.

If you haven't had the chance to enjoy these brilliants shows then please beware as there spoilers abound for both!

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40 - Just Chatting: Loki Season 2 - Episodes 4, 5 & 6 + Season 2 Review

Fri, 17 Nov 2023 15:22:41 GMT

Join Chris, Ian and Tobi as they discuss the final three episodes of Loki Season 2 as well as our thoughts on the MCU as a whole, the future of the MCU and the weather!

Enjoy!

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39 - The Fantom Zone Debates: The Greatest Horror Film for Halloween

Tue, 31 Oct 2023 08:00:08 GMT

Join the Fantom Zone gang as they put forward their case as to why their film choice should be your number one horror movie for Halloween!

Enjoy!

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38 - Just Chatting: Loki Season 2 - Episodes 1, 2 & 3

Thu, 26 Oct 2023 07:00:56 GMT

Join Chris, Ian and Tobi who are Just Chatting this week all about the first three episodes of Loki Season 2, now on Disney+.

Enjoy!

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37 - Joe Golem: Occult Detective - The Rat Catcher

Wed, 18 Oct 2023 21:24:47 GMT

Continuing our Spooooooctober celebrations this week, join Ian, Tobi and special guest Andrew Sztehlo (@sztehlocomics) as they discuss Mike Mignola and Christopher Golden's comic Joe Golem: Occult Detective - The Rat Catcher

Plus the return of Nerd News including the end of Gal Gadot and Jason Momoa as we know them in the DCU, Jeff Johns and several other prolific comic book names leaving the likes of DC & Marvel to start their own imprint Ghost Machine, and also the very exciting news of the impending Invincible Season 2.

Please follow us @thefantomzonepodcast on Instagram and share our podcast. Also please follow Andrew at @sztehlocomics, Andrew is an outstanding comic book creator and horror aficionado! Make sure to follow his page and read his upcoming horror anthology series Tales from The Border!

Enjoy.

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36 - Small Talks: Ahsoka - Episodes 6, 7 & 8 + Series Wrap-up

Fri, 13 Oct 2023 07:00:56 GMT

Chris and Tobi finally manage to sit down and discuss the final three episodes of the latest Star Wars series Ahsoka plus what we thought of the series as a whole and where we think a potential series 2 might take us.

Thank you to all for following us in this series and beyond, may the force be with you.

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35 - Small Talks: Ahsoka - Episodes 4 & 5

Tue, 19 Sep 2023 07:00:23 GMT

This week in an extended edition of Small Talks, Chris and Tobi get stuck in to Ahsoka episodes 4 & 5, dissecting all the key moments such as they return of Hayden Christensen as Anakin, General Syndulla's terrible parenting and when will we get to see Thrawn?!

May the force be with you, and don't forget to follow us @thefantomzonepodcast or email us at thefantomzonepodcast@gmail.com

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34 - Small Talks: Ahsoka - Episode 3

Tue, 05 Sep 2023 07:00:17 GMT

Join Chris and Tobi once again as they have a little chat all about the third episode of the new Star Wars series, Ahsoka.

May the force be with you, and don't forget to follow us @thefantomzonepodcast or email us at thefantomzonepodcast@gmail.com

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33 - Small Talks: Ahsoka - Episodes 1 & 2

Thu, 31 Aug 2023 11:18:06 GMT

Join Chris and Tobi in a galaxy far, far away as they get together to discuss the first two episodes of the new Star Wars series, Ahsoka.

May the force be with you, and don't forget to follow us @thefantomzonepodcast or email us at thefantomzonepodcast@gmail.com

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32 - TMNT: Mutant Mayhem

Thu, 24 Aug 2023 07:00:33 GMT

Dive into the latest TMNT thrill-ride with The Fantom Zone! We tackle "Mutant Mayhem's" dynamic plots, fresh animation, and iconic villains. From classic turtle tales to new twists, it's a radical review not to miss.

Grab a slice, and join the shell-shocking debate over pineapple on pizza!

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31 - Barbie

Mon, 21 Aug 2023 07:00:14 GMT

Join The Fantom Zone gang as they venture off to Barbie Land to talk all about Greta Gerwig's latest film Barbie with Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling

We discuss all the highs and lows, the commercial aspects of a toy-based film and comparisons with Oppenheimer in terms of representation of female characters.

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30 - Invincible: Atom Eve

Thu, 10 Aug 2023 07:00:00 GMT

This week Tobi, Ian and Symone sit down to discuss the new Prime Video Invincible special episode Invincible: Atom Eve.

Plus in this slightly more political than normal episode we discuss the ongoing writers and actors strikes as well as the beauty and underappreciation of animation.

Enjoy, and if you do, please share and rate our podcast!

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29 - The Flash

Thu, 22 Jun 2023 07:00:09 GMT

Join the whole Fantom Zone gang as they sit down and talk all about the latest movie in the DCEU, The Flash.

We get all spoilery as we discuss everything from wobbly CGI, why Batman is just the best ever, the physics of babies in microwaves and how a tin of tomatoes can be so important.

If you enjoy please leave us a review and follow us on social media @thefantomzonepodcast.

Enjoy.

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28 - Flashpoint

Tue, 13 Jun 2023 07:00:43 GMT

Join Chris, Tobi and Ian as they prepare for the upcoming DCU movie The Flash by getting down and nerdy with Flashpoint, the comic that inspired it.

We talk all about how Flashpoint reset the DC canon in a huge way, what that meant for the New 52 and could possibly mean for DCU movies going forward and everything else in between.

We also discuss proper cinema etiquette and of course Nerd News including Captain America 4's title change, Batman: Brave and the Bold director rumours and the possibility of Idris Elba in Star Wars.

Enjoy.

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27 - Batman: The Dark Knight Returns - Part 2

Mon, 05 Jun 2023 07:00:20 GMT

Join Chris and Tobi as they return to continue their discussion of DC animated movie, Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, based on the classic Frank Miller graphic novel.

Plus in nerd news, we discuss a potential John Wick 5, the latest Barbie trailer and Sony's multiple Spider-Man related projects.

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26 - Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3

Tue, 16 May 2023 07:00:51 GMT

Join Chris and Tobi in the Fantom Zone as they process the emotional rollercoaster that is Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, the latest offering from the MCU and final part of the epic trilogy.

We discuss everything from the heart-breaking to the heart-warming and pretty much everything else in between. If you're still processing like we are and need a safe place, stick on your headphones, hit play and come and join us.

Plus all the latest nerd news including Superman: Legacy casting rumours, Willem Dafoe joining the cast of Beetlejuice 2 and a potential 12th Fast & Furious film.

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25 - Batman: The Dark Knight Returns - Part 1

Wed, 03 May 2023 07:00:02 GMT

Join Chris and Tobi this week as they discuss Part 1 of the epic DC animated movie, Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, based on the classic Frank Miller graphic novel.

Plus in nerd news, we discuss the new Flash trailer, Amazon's multiple upcoming Batman animated series and our first look at the new Alien movie.

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24 - John Wick: Chapter 4

Thu, 27 Apr 2023 08:37:54 GMT

Join Chris and Tobi as they don their tailored suits and gear up ready to discuss the epic John Wick: Chapter 4

Plus we discuss a bunch of nerd news including Kraven The Hunter, Guardians of the Galaxy 3, Star Wars and more.

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23 - Batman: The Doom That Came to Gotham

Tue, 04 Apr 2023 07:00:23 GMT

Join Chris and Tobi as they nerd out over the latest DC Animated movie, Batman: The Doom That Came to Gotham. Plus we discuss A TON of nerd news including the upcoming Scott Pilgrim animated series as well as the trailers for Secret Invasion and Blue Beetle. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter and share our podcast!

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22 - Ten Minute Talks: The Last of Us - Episode 9 & Series Wrap-up

Mon, 20 Mar 2023 08:00:13 GMT

Join the whole Fantom Zone gang as they sit down to chat all about the gripping finale of HBO's The Last of Us and also share their thoughts on this extraordinary series as a whole.

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21 - Scream VI

Sun, 19 Mar 2023 18:55:24 GMT

Join Chris, Tobi and special guest and horror expert Rachel as they review the latest in the invulnerable Scream franchise, Scream VI.

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20 - Ten Minute Talks: The Last of Us - Episode 8

Mon, 13 Mar 2023 08:48:36 GMT

Join Chris, Ian and Symone as they talk all about the penultimate episode of The Last of Us, When We Are in Need.

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BONUS: Our Oscars 2023 Thoughts

Sun, 12 Mar 2023 20:05:53 GMT

Join Chris, Symone and Ian quickly chat about their thoughts on tonight's Oscars.

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19 - Ten Minute Talks: The Last of Us - Episodes 6 & 7

Mon, 06 Mar 2023 08:00:36 GMT

Join Chris, Ian and Symone as they talk all about The Last of Us episodes 6 & 7.

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18 - The Last of Us: A Gaming Retrospective

Mon, 27 Feb 2023 08:06:43 GMT

With the recent release of the new show, this week Chris and Tobi discuss the impact and experiences of the critically acclaimed, The Last of Us video game

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17 - Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania

Tue, 21 Feb 2023 07:29:18 GMT

Join the gang as they review the new Marvel film Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantamania and discuss some Nerd News too.

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16 - Ten Minute Talks: The Last of Us - Episodes 4 & 5

Mon, 13 Feb 2023 08:30:12 GMT

Join Chris, Ian and Symone as they discuss the most recent episodes of HBO'S The Last of Us.

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15 - Ten Minute Talks: The Last of Us - Episode 3

Mon, 06 Feb 2023 06:11:28 GMT

Join the gang as they discuss the 3rd episode of HBO'S The Last of us.

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14 - Ten Minute Talks: The Last of Us - Episode 2

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 10:37:19 GMT

Join the gang for another Ten(ish) Minute Talks for Episode 2 of HBO's The Last of Us.

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13 - Ten Minute Talks: The Last of Us - Episode 1

Mon, 23 Jan 2023 09:00:32 GMT

Join the gang as they discuss the first episode of The Last of Us, HBO'S adaptation of the best-selling PlayStation game.

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12 - 2022 in Review

Wed, 18 Jan 2023 09:52:20 GMT

The gang gets together to discuss the highs and lows of 2022 with some nerd news thrown in.

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11 - Avatar: The Way of Water

Wed, 21 Dec 2022 20:18:48 GMT

Join the gang as they discuss James Cameron's return to the distant moon of Pandora in Avatar: The Way of Water and, as always we have some Nerd News along the way.

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10 - The Fantom Zone Debates: The Greatest Christmas Film Ever

Sun, 18 Dec 2022 14:53:22 GMT

Join the full team at The Fantom Zone as they battle it out to crown the podcasts number one Christmas movie of all time!

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9 - A Tribute to Kevin Conroy

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 08:19:00 GMT

Join Chris, Ian and guest Tobi as we discuss the late great Kevin Conroy who passed away last week. We discuss Batman The Animated Series, Mask of the Phantasm and some other roles of Kevin Conroy's.

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8 - Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Review

Mon, 14 Nov 2022 07:26:26 GMT

Join Symone and Ian for their review of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever and some Nerd News along the way.

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7 - Ten Minute Talks - Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power

Mon, 05 Sep 2022 06:58:34 GMT

Come join the gang in their new format where we discuss our quick thoughts on the Amazon Prime show Rings of Power.

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6 - Spider-Man: Blue - A Tribute to Tim Sale

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 15:48:14 GMT

This week is a special episode dedicated to talking about the amazing Tim Sale who sadly passed away at aged 66. We have chosen to focus on Spiderman Blue written by Jeph Leob but go into far more of Sale's work.

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5 - Superman: For the Man Who Has Everything

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 09:48:46 GMT

This week join Ian and the fantastically talented Andrew Sztehlo as they discuss one of their favourite comics by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons For the Man Who Has Everything. We also talk Nerd News and new trailers this week.

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4 - Sex Criminals: Vol. 2

Mon, 30 May 2022 06:54:37 GMT

Join us this week where the gang continue their ongoing read of Sex Criminals by Matt Fraction and Chip Zdarsky. Also catch up on all the Nerd News this week!

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3 - Doctor Strange: The Oath

Mon, 16 May 2022 08:04:40 GMT

Join the gang as they discuss one of Dr Strange's most iconic comics The Oath by Brian K Vaughan and art by Marcos Martin. Also for Nerd News we cover the new Avatar trailer.

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2 - Sex Criminals : Vol. 1

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 06:30:04 GMT

This week the gang are reading Matt Fraction and Chip Zdarsky's Sex Criminals (Woo) Volume One. We also discuss some Nerd News including the new Thor trailer.

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1 - Batman: The Long Halloween

Sun, 20 Mar 2022 18:46:47 GMT

Ian, Chris and Symone start our new comic book club with the Batman Classic The Long Halloween in honour of Matt Reeves's The Batman. Join us and please give feedback on our Instagram @TheFantomZonePodcast or email us at thefantomzonepodcast@gmail.com

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Welcome to the Fantom Zone!

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 00:00:54 GMT

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