Phantom of the Podpera

Evan and Kyle unravel the tale of a social activist, a world-renowned opera singer, and a starcrossed lover who died to protect his betrothed…Spoiler Alert: This week’s Phantom is all three of those people! How? Listen to find out!

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Due to a mysterious illness, Evan can't perform this upcoming episode. Instead of refunds, we hope you enjoy this BONUS episode of Evan dream-casting a contemporary remake of 1925's The Phantom of the Opera.

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Carl Laemmle double dips this week and Evan & Kyle are here to call him out on it! In a post-Walt world, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit takes on The Phantom with a few familiar faces. Plus, a detailed breakdown of our Phantom Ranking System.

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Snag your snorkels and tighten your tunics—it's finally time for Kyle and Evan to dig into the classic Universal Studios horror film and the FIRST adaptation of Leroux's novel; 1925's The Phantom of the Opera starring (Front)Lon Chaney!

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As a precursor to their review of 1925’s The Phantom of the Opera, Evan and Kyle dissect the life and times of its star: "Front" Lon Chaney—a man who was terrible at being a good person, and great at playing a bad one.

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It's Part 2 of Evan & Kyle's recap of Gaston Leroux's The Phantom Of The Opera! Here's what you missed: Phantom, Christine, Taco Hut Ghost, Opera, Mask, Trampoline Park, Chandelier, Beautiful False Noses, and a whole lotta Carlotta! They finish their lively discussion of the novel and begin their definitive (and convoluted) rankings of THE Phantoms, starting with the inaugural portrayal of this trap-door-loving Erik!

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A novel so nice, we’ll talk about it twice! Evan and Kyle attempt to get through a recap and review of the novel that started it all. It’s got intrigue, it’s got mystery, it’s got a lot of stuff you’ll wish Leroux left locked in the basement!

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Kyle and Evan uncover the twisted mind behind one of the most evergreen gothic horror properties of all time! A misunderstood genius? A tortured soul who put their pain into their art!? Nope, just a nepo-baby named Gaston. Welp.

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The irony of hosting a detail-laden podcast about a man with the self-imposed nickname “Phantom” is not lost on us! Today, Kyle and Evan breakdown their personal histories with said Opera Ghost as well as how he even came to be.

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