Best Mandrake Podcasts (2025)

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Why is Mango Called the King of Fruits🥭 17:29

5d ago17:29

17:29

Today, we're talking about a fruit that’s not just tasty, but also full of history—the mango. Known as the "king of fruits," the mango is more than just a summer favourite. It has travelled through time, cultures, and countries. In this episode, we’ll explore its origin, cultural symbolism, literary presence, and even its role in diplomacy. *Backgr…

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#307 - Phantom story elements 1:19:12

8d ago1:19:12

1:19:12

If you are a Phantom nerd, you will like this podcast as Jermayn Parker and Matt Kyme discuss close to 50+ stories as they try and nail down important elements on how to create a good Phantom story. With the Phantom census currently open we are gathering data and information from hundreds of Phantom fans around the world telling us what they like, …

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Royal Rumble 1991 Review 1:00:45

17d ago1:00:45

1:00:45

Thanks to Nick Opalewski for this request to review the 1991 WWF Royal Rumble! Marc Mandrake and Ferrari do just that, as well as give a tribute to Sabu, and Afa and Sika, and some updates about their personal lives and the future of the podcast!

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#306 - April 2025 Newspaper Stories, Comics & News Review 1:38:25

21d ago1:38:25

1:38:25

These monthly podcasts where we discuss all things Phantom from around the world are the highlights of our month and we hope you enjoy this podcast. We review comics from Australia, India, Germany and USA, catch up on the newspaper adventures printed on Comics Kingdom and discuss every bit of Phantom related news from around the world with comic co…

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#305 - With Marcelo Baez 1:07:47

1M ago1:07:47

1:07:47

Jermayn Parker is on his own as he talks to Chilean born Australian raised Marcelo Baez who is a Frew cover artist who has also drawn one short story so far. This is a fascinating chat with a new comer to the Phantom universe who brings an unique style to his covers. He also shows us his new Phantom cover which will be out in the next month. We go …

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Spring & Sakura: What Makes Cherry Blossoms So Special🌸 28:19

2M ago28:19

28:19

Today we're about to embark on a journey that spans millions of years and circles the globe—all following the delicate pink and white petals of cherry blossoms. These ephemeral flowers have inspired poetry, shaped mythology, symbolized peace, and even influenced our understanding of life itself. From their ancient geological origins in Central Asia…

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#304 - March 2025 Newspaper Stories, Comics & News Review 1:37:26

2M ago1:37:26

1:37:26

What better way to escape the world's troubles with weather patterns and political upheaval dominating our life than spending time with us as we review everything Phantom from March 2025. We review comics from Australia and USA, catch up on the newspaper adventures printed on Comics Kingdom and discuss every bit of Phantom related news from around …

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#303 - Phantom Phan Census 2025: Have Your Say & Win Exclusive Prizes! 48:59

2M ago48:59

48:59

For almost 90 years, The Phantom has been thrilling phans worldwide. But who exactly are the phans? In collaboration with King Features and several publishers, we at Chronicle Chamber aim to find that out, with the Phantom Phan Census 2025! This global census is a chance for YOU to share your Phantom story, from how you first discovered the legend …

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#302 - February 2025 Newspaper Stories, Comics & News Review 1:25:18

3M ago1:25:18

1:25:18

What better way to escape the world's troubles with weather patterns and political upheaval dominating our life than spending time with us as we review everything Phantom from February 2025. We review comics from Australia and Germany, catch up on the newspaper adventures printed on Comics Kingdom and discuss every bit of Phantom related news from …

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Roots of Rebellion: How Women Used Plants to Fight Oppression 28:42

3M ago28:42

28:42

Throughout history, women have shared an intimate, often overlooked bond with the plant world—one that extends far beyond gardening or foraging. Plants have been their allies in survival, healing, and rebellion. Whether through preserving food in times of famine, practicing forbidden herbal medicine, or challenging colonial powers with the wisdom o…

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#301 - Frew 2025 Annual Review 1:09:34

3M ago1:09:34

1:09:34

The 2025 Frew annual deserves a stand alone review and we spend a good 70 minutes dissecting it. The theme for this years annual is a monster theme with 8 stories with a mixture of colour & black and white over 220+ pages. What do we like, what do we not like and what rating do we give it? Listen and or watch and find out. Do not remember to let us…

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#300 - Phans chat with Mike Manley & Jeff Weigel 1:38:42

3M ago1:38:42

1:38:42

Happy birthday to the Phantom & happy anniversary to us celebrating our 300th podcast. We wanted to share the celebration with the Phantom! We were joined by Jeff Weigel and Mike Manley the newspaper story artists. Tony DePaul, unfortunately had to cancel due to some health reasons which we briefly cover during the podcast and or you can go to our …

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Can This "Screaming" Root Kill You? The Truth About Mandrake Plant 24:23

4M ago24:23

24:23

Of all the medicinal herbs used in the ancient and medieval world, none was regarded with as much awe as the mandrake. With its human-like root, potent healing powers, and deep ties to folklore, it became a subject of both fascination and terror. *Background music is sourced from www.pixabay.com **Episode artwork by Canva AI ***Podcast logo is desi…

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#299B - January 2025 Comics Review 1:15:08

4M ago1:15:08

1:15:08

We are padding out our episodes as we want to release our 300th podcast with the Phantom's birthday. This will be 299B where we discuss the latest comics from around the world including Australia, USA, Sweden and Germany. Unfortunately due to the Frew 2025 Annual being delayed, we will be doing a 299C episode in a weeks time for the annual. We may …

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#299A - January 2025 Newspaper Stories & News Review 1:13:54

4M ago1:13:54

1:13:54

We are padding out our episodes as we want to release our 300th podcast with the Phantom's birthday. This will be 299A as we discuss the latest Daily and Sunday stories that are running in newspapers and on the Comics Kingdom website. We will also discuss all the related Phantom news. If your one of the phans who can only listen to some parts of th…

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Bamboo in History and Innovation: A Tale of Resilience 26:49

4M ago26:49

26:49

Throughout history, bamboo has been a remarkable gift of nature, shaping human cultures and enriching our lives in countless ways. This versatile plant has stood the test of time, emerging as both a symbol of strength and a sustainable ally for our future. *Background music is sourced from www.pixabay.com **Episode artwork by Canva AI ***Podcast lo…

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#298 - Our worldwide best of 2024 1:56:48

5M ago1:56:48

1:56:48

Some phans will know that every year we review and discuss EVERYTHING that has been released from the year before and give our opinions on it. In 2024 there were 112 comics released over 14 countries from around the world and close to 30 different Phantom products released for phans to buy. That means every week, there is at least two Phantom comic…

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#297 - Mad Cave Studios Defenders of the Earth mid series review 44:22

5M ago44:22

44:22

Some phans will know that we have reviews of all of the Mad Cave Studios Defenders of the Earth Series up on our YouTube Channel and website but we wanted to conduct a mid series review with the whole extended team. Join Stephen East, Dan Fraser and Jermayn Parker with our USA reviewer Scott Waldyn. We love comments and feedback from the Phantom ph…

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#296B - November and December 2024 Comics Review 1:31:47

5M ago1:31:47

1:31:47

We have fallen behind again with our monthly comics and news podcasts so this will be Episode 296B where we discuss and review the latest comics from around the world including Australia, USA, Norway, Sweden and Germany. There is 11 comics in total we will go through. We love comments and feedback from the Phantom phans from around the world. At th…

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The Origins of Christmas Trees: Myths, Folklore & History 19:24

5M ago19:24

19:24

In the chilly winter of 1604, in the charming Alsatian town of Strasbourg, snow covers the rooftops, and candlelight flickers through frosted windows. Inside a home, a fir tree stands tall, decorated with paper roses, apples, and sweetmeats. This is the earliest recorded mention of the Christmas tree—a tradition that would grow to become a universa…

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keep it like a secret 3:49:46

5M ago3:49:46

3:49:46

old PTC ep

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#296A - November and December 2024 Newspaper Stories & News Review 1:22:21

6M ago1:22:21

1:22:21

We discuss the latest Daily and Sunday stories that are running in newspapers around the world and all the related Phantom news that has been released around the world. We love comments and feedback from the Phantom phans from around the world. At the bottom, we list some talking points we would love to have your input on. Remember if you comment, …

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How Ginger Took Over the World: A 3,000-Year-Old Spice Story 30:05

6M ago30:05

30:05

Ginger has journeyed from the lush forests of Asia to the grand tables of European royalty, playing a vital role in traditional medicine and mystical practices. Ginger is more than just a spice; it represents the deep connection between humanity and nature, marked by curiosity, creativity, and a profound appreciation for the gifts of the earth. *Ba…

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#295 - Behind the scenes of the Phantom video game 54:50

6M ago54:50

54:50

Stephen East, Dan Fraser and Jermayn Parker catch up with the team behind the Phantom Video Game. With pre orders for the digital version of the game now open, we thought it would be a great opportunity for us to catch up with Ash Nicholls the Director behind Art Of Play, but also two of his colleagues who have left their imprint on the game. Go he…

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#294 - Sounds of Brisbane 2024 Phan Gathering 1:33:49

6M ago1:33:49

1:33:49

The 100th iteration of the iconic Supanova pop culture convention, in Brisbane November 2024, was a landmark event, especially for Phantom fans who descended upon the city in numbers. This year’s gathering was a celebration of all things Phantom, with a host of activities and special guests that made it an unforgettable experience. Among the highli…

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#293 - Fantomen 2025 & their 75th Anniversary 1:35:51

7M ago1:35:51

1:35:51

Jermayn Parker is joined by Team Fantomen editors Jacob Habinc and Andreas Eriksson as he asks them all the questions about what they are planning for 2025 which so happens to be their 75th anniversary birthday! We first start off asking about the celebrations of 2025 and what they have planned. They tell us as much as they can and yet still hold b…

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#292 - October 2024 Newspaper Stories, Comics & News Review 1:40:19

7M ago1:40:19

1:40:19

Join us as we catch up with all the latest happenings with the Phantom from around the world in the month of October 2024. This podcast is truly international as we fly around dissecting Phantom related news from Sweden, Germany, Finland, Italy and Ukraine then review the latest Daily and Sunday newspaper stories and review comics from Australia, S…

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Slow Burn: The Rise of Fox News | 6. What Hath We Wrought? 1:17:01

7M ago1:17:01

1:17:01

The 2004 presidential race would be the first fully Fox News election—a contest that was framed by Fox, and fought on its terms. But the fight over Fox News was about more than just partisan politics. It also launched covert ops against reporters and let loose a secret army of online trolls. And when a Fox producer made serious allegations against …

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Slow Burn: The Rise of Fox News | 5. Ludacris Has Been Fired 1:04:35

7M ago1:04:35

1:04:35

As Fox News gathered strength, progressive activists turned to comedian Al Franken and fledgling online communities to punch back. But could the left put up a real fight without a Fox News of its own? And what did Fox’s critics miss when they focused only on its politics? Want more from Slow Burn? Join Slate Plus to unlock full access to all season…

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#291 - Jansuz Ordon Fantomen artist 1:12:22

8M ago1:12:22

1:12:22

Dan Fraser, and Jermayn Parker join Janusz Ordon who is a Polish comics creator who has created Phantom stories since 2018. In short 6 years he has drawn 20 full length stories for Fantomen but also Frew. He has also drawn 6x Fantomen covers at the time of recording. We start at the beginning which includes how Janusz Ordon first came to know about…

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Slow Burn: The Rise of Fox News | 4. Beacon of Truth 1:05:12

8M ago1:05:12

1:05:12

After 9/11, the Fox News Channel rallied a huge portion of the country around the Bush administration’s vision of the world. But as the U.S. marched to war in the Middle East, journalists, liberal watchdogs, and comedians began pushing back. Could The Daily Show, Fox News’ own liberal pundits, or an employee-turned-whistleblower take Fox down a peg…

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Slow Burn: The Rise of Fox News | 3. The Other Guy’s Hamburger 57:09

8M ago57:09

57:09

For a decade and a half, CNN was peerless and ambitious, and it understood its place in the world. At least, it thought it did—until Fox News burst onto television screens. Could CNN save itself by becoming conservative or by going tabloid? And how would CNN and Fox respond when September 11 made the news more important than ever? Want more from Sl…

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Slow Burn: The Rise of Fox News | 2. A Network for Normal People 1:00:05

8M ago1:00:05

1:00:05

Before he ran Fox News, Roger Ailes launched a very different kind of channel. America’s Talking was his vision of the future of television: a strange, slapdash, mostly apolitical cable network. When that dream got snatched away from him, Ailes went on a revenge mission—and made a connection with Rupert Murdoch. Want more from Slow Burn? Join Slate…

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#290B - Aug & Sept 2024 Comics Review 1:23:40

8M ago1:23:40

1:23:40

Join the extended team in Seuj Abir, Ivan Pederson, Scott Waldyn, Stephen East, Jermayn Parker and Dan Fraser as together they discuss the latest Phantom comics from around the world from Sweden, India, USA and Australia. It has been a busy two months with 9 comics in total. We would love it if you could answer some of our questions and topics we r…

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Slow Burn: The Rise of Fox News | 1. We Report. You Can Suck It. 57:24

8M ago57:24

57:24

When the Fox News Channel launched in 1996, critics called it disorganized, incompetent, and laughably inept. But it wouldn’t be a joke for long. During the 2000 election, Fox News would captivate the nation – and just maybe change the fate of American democracy. Want more from Slow Burn? Join Slate Plus to unlock full access to all seasons, includ…

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#290A - Aug & Sept 2024 Newspaper Stories & News Review 1:05:17

8M ago1:05:17

1:05:17

Join the boys as together they discuss the latest Phantom news from around the world. We also keep up to date with the latest in the Daily and Sunday newspaper stories. It has been a busy August and September. Please answer some of our questions we have from August and September 2024 - you can find them at the bottom. You can either email us, leave…

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#289 - Our Phantom Big Questions 52:08

9M ago52:08

52:08

The team does not get a chance to nerd out too much by discussing the Phantom in finer details. This podcast fixes that with one podcasters wife commenting that this is perhaps our nerdiest conversation ever! We will discuss two big questions: Is it ethical for the Phantom to have a major treasure room and is the key to the Phantoms future, the dig…

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#288 - Sounds from Norway & Sweden 2024 Conventions 26:06

9M ago26:06

26:06

During May 2024 there were a few comic conventions being held in Norway and Sweden. Thanks to phan Kristian Hellesund who has helped us with the recordings from the events we can now present them to you. It is a great opportunity to hear from some creators from around the world. During this podcast we will hear from a panel discussion between Arild…

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Greens of Glory: Plants and the Olympic Legacy 19:53

10M ago19:53

19:53

Long ago, even before shiny medals became the symbol of victory, plants held the highest honour in the Olympic Games. Twenty-eight centuries ago, the Greeks chose plants to represent the awards given to the champions, adorning their heads with wreaths made of sacred olive leaves. This ancient practice, which combines the world of plants with athlet…

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How Palm Trees Shaped Oases & Cultures Worldwide 32:53

10M ago32:53

32:53

For centuries, palm trees have been far more than tropical decorations. In dry regions from the Persian Gulf to ancient Mesopotamia, these amazing plants have played a crucial role in human survival and progress. They transformed inhospitable deserts into thriving oases, allowing communities to flourish in some of the world's harshest climates. Pal…

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#287 - July 2024 Comics and News Review 1:21:03

10M ago1:21:03

1:21:03

Join the team as they review Phantom comics from and discuss the latest Phantom news from around the world. We also keep up to date with the latest in the Daily and Sunday newspaper stories. Please answer some of our questions we have from July 2024 - you can find them at the bottom. You can either email us, or leave your comments at Facebook, Twit…

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Pumpkins in Tradition & Lore: From Art to Spiced Lattes 32:57

10M ago32:57

32:57

From Mayan legends to "Cinderella," pumpkins inspire wonder and remain integral to Thanksgiving and Halloween traditions. They embody the magic of life and the bonds that unite us. *Background music is sourced from www.pixabay.com **Peter Peter Pumpkin Eater is sourced from internetarchive.org ***Podcast logo is designed by me Got feedback or sugge…

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#286 - The Sounds from the 2024 Supanova & LFMBEC Dinner 1:01:55

10M ago1:01:55

1:01:55

The Sydney weekend in June every year is the national phan 'Meca' weekend that a lot of hardcore Australian phans enjoy attending. For 2024, Chronicle Chamber team members Dan Fraser and Jermayn Parker made their way to the event and present a wrap-up of the event. This podcast is the collection of our thoughts as we sit together in the same room f…

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#285B - June 2024 Australia, Sweden, Germany & Indian Comics Review 2:06:48

11M ago2:06:48

2:06:48

Because so much has happened in the Phantom world within the last 4-6 weeks, we have split our June review podcast into two. Join Stephen East, Jermayn Parker, Dan Fraser, Mikael Lyck, Seuj Abir and Christian Moller as together we review 12 Phantom comics from from Australia, Sweden, India and Germany. Please subscribe to our podcast channel, websi…

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#285A - June 2024 Newspaper Stories & News Review 39:40

11M ago39:40

39:40

Just like Frew, we have A and B episodes with our podcasts and because so much has happened in the Phantom world within the last 4-6 weeks, we have split our June review podcast into two. Join Stephen East, Jermayn Parker and Dan Fraser as they sit down and discuss the latest Phantom news from June 2024 from around the world. As the newspaper stori…

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#284 - Introducing Djordje Djokovic the NECA Figurine Designer 1:59:59

11M ago1:59:59

1:59:59

Dan Fraser and Jermayn Parker interview the man behind the NECA figurines in Djordje Djokovic. He talks to us all about the very popular figurines featuring the Phantom in the Defenders of the Earth and Original Superhero's range. You will learn how important he was to ensure NECA went ahead in the figurines being made. On our YouTube channel, we s…

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Journey of Grapes: Sacred Traditions and Timeless Tales 32:17

12M ago32:17

32:17

Once upon a time, grapes were more than just fruit. They were symbols of abundance and festivity deeply rooted in human history and culture. Through stories and traditions, grapes have become cherished emblems that capture the richness of life and the connections that bring people together. Welcome to the third episode of Roots Revealed podcast, tr…

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#283 - Introducing the 2024 LFMBEC Charity Dinner & Phan Weekend 43:27

12M ago43:27

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Every year in Australia, phans from around the country gather together in Sydney for their Supanova and the annual Phantom LFMBEC Charity Dinner. In this podcast Jermayn Parker is joined by Sean Bassett and Nick Moles to chat about the weekend with a focus on the LFMBEC Charity Dinner. Please note, that all funds raised will be for charity and goin…

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#282 - The Phantom Jam Print Fundraiser 1:36:00

1y ago1:36:00

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Presenting a fundraiser jam print being sold to rais funds for the Westmead Children's Hospital. This has been the brainchild of Australian cover artist Jamie Johnson in participation with 25 past and present Australian artists, the Lee Falk's Members Bangalla Explorers Club (LFMBEC) and Chronicle Chamber. Each print will be $50Au and will be avail…

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#281 - April & May 2024 Comics & News Review 1:53:44

1y ago1:53:44

1:53:44

Jermayn Parker and Dan Fraser sit down and discuss the latest Phantom comics and news from April and May 2024. This includes everything Phantom related from around the world including products, comics, publishers, creators, deaths and much more. In this podcast we review comics from Australia, and Germany plus dissect Phantom related news from Irel…

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