Best Phantasy Podcasts (2024)

PHANTASYMIX returns with a fresh contribution from enigmatic producer Kiaki. Inspired by the ethos of our own Daniel Avery, alongside Aphex Twin and Detroit pioneers Drexciya, Kiaki specializes in deep, slow-mo, e-motional house and techno as well, punctured by the attitude and influences such as the gold-plated era of early 00s hip-hop. Having rel…

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SPECIAL: A conversation with Chris Metzen 1:20:44

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SPECIAL: A conversation with Chris Metzen: I really think you’ll all enjoy this interview. A lot has happened since we last had this opportunity, and we talk about it all. And yes, even the Blizzard stuff you have questions about. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Scott Johnson

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#PHANTASYMIX 44: Dar Disku 1:23:11

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Already residents on Worldwide FM and one of Mixmag’s Breakthrough DJs of The Year in 2021, it’s a delight to welcome Dar Disku to Phantasy for a contribution to the #PHANTASYMIX series, eighty-three glorious minutes awash in the diverse, psychedelic fervor we can’t get enough, ranging from upfront, festival-ready disco to offbeat polyrhythms and b…

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#PHANTASYMIX 43: Jay Carder 1:04:00

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This International Women’s Day, spend an hour deep in the passionate, versatile selections of Jay Carder.There are numerous sides to Jay Carder that demonstrate a DJ, promoter and radio host truly at ease with their own taste. Describing her selections as a “concoction of heavier, leftfield bass and lighter, psychedelic techno”, this is the sort of…

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The Rhythm Odyssey & Dr Dunks - Fast Leather Jacket 7:29

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Stream, download or buy 12" vinyl: http://lnk.to/TRODDPH114Reuniting on record for the first time since 2015, The Rhythm Odyssey & Dr. Dunks arrive on Phantasy with a double-barrel delivery of legitimate weirdo disco, ‘El Cid’. Comprising of Chicken Lips’ own Dean Meredith and crate-digging DJ extraordinaire, Eric Duncan, both tracks come complete …

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The Rhythm Odyssey & Dr Dunks - El Cid 9:41

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Stream, download or buy 12" vinyl: http://lnk.to/TRODDPH114Reuniting on record for the first time since 2015, The Rhythm Odyssey & Dr. Dunks arrive on Phantasy with a double-barrel delivery of legitimate weirdo disco, ‘El Cid’. Comprising of Chicken Lips’ own Dean Meredith and crate-digging DJ extraordinaire, Eric Duncan, both tracks come complete …

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PLAY RETRO 03: The Donkey Kong Arcade Series 1:13:20

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Today, it's all about a monkey named Donkey, and a little guy named Jump Man, and how the biggest shift in character-based gaming was about take a HUGE leap right under our noses. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Scott Johnson

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PLAY RETRO 02: Phantasy Star IV 1:07:37

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Phantasy Star IV: The End of the Millennium is a role-playing video game developed and published by Sega for the Sega Genesis. It was released in Japan in 1993 and Europe and North America in 1995. It is the fourth and final game in the original Phantasy Star series, concluding the story of the Algol Star System. And we are here for it! Learn more …

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PLAY RETRO 01: Joust 1:24:30

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The first episode is here! And there's a lot in here, including a deep loving look at Joust, and why it might be the greatest arcade game of all time. We also talk about playing retro games in VR, how Scott grew up with arcades in his basement, Guess Our Game remains, and MORE! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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#PHANTASYMIX 42: Nikki Nair 1:01:37

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Few artists have made as much of an underground impact in 2021 as Nikki Nair, and deservedly so. One of the most imaginative producers and DJs of 2021 polishes off a stellar year with a blistering contribution to Phantasy's mix series.Read the short accompanying interview here: https://shop.phantasysound.co.uk/blogs/news/phantasymix-42-nikki-nair…

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BOOP 313: Retroactive 1:02:07

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#PHANTASYMIX 41: W.H. Lung 1:00:59

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Manchester-based band W.H. Lung contribute to our #PHANTASYMIX with an outsider dance mix full of warmth & rich in knowledge. Music that continues to inspire the band & firm favourites on the tour van stereo.Read the short accompanying interview:https://shop.phantasysound.co.uk/blogs/news/phantasymix-41-w-h-lung…

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BOOP 312: We'll Need More Ninjas 1:02:15

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Halo and drugs are quite the combo. What is Ridley Scott thinking? This week's release news! Scott reviews Cyber Shadow. Brian reviews Undungeon. Guess My Game, emails and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Scott Johnson

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BOOP 311: Ugly but Fun! 1:01:44

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Lots of stuff to talk about today, including getting into driving games again, and playing Stranger Things puzzle games. Scott reviews Dungeons of Edera. Brian reviews Recipe for Disaster. Guess My Game, emails and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Scott Johnson

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BOOP 310: A lot to Unpack 58:27

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We look at this week's releases, plus a few more indie stories! Scott reviewed Unpacking. Brian reviewed Despot's Game. Guess Our Game, emails and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Scott Johnson

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BOOP 309: A lot to UNPACK 1:01:39

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Quick stuff about the state of Rogue Legacy 2, and Brian trying to find the real Bucky O'Hare. This week's new games include Unpacking, To The Rescue, and Giant's Uprising. Scott reviews Let's Make a Zoo, and Brian reviews They Always Run. Guess My Game, new emails and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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BOOP 308: Demon Handed Bathtub 1:09:00

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Lots of stuff today! New games this week and next! Scott reviews Inscryption. Brian reviews Into The Pit. Guess My Game, and your emails too! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Scott Johnson

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BOOP 307: Defend THIS Tower! 1:01:16

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Games coming this week: Lumione, Into The Pit, and They Always Run. Today Scott reviewed Big Farm Story. Brian reviewed The Riftbreaker. Guess My Game, emails and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Scott Johnson

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BOOP 306: Someone Scan The Arcade 53:52

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Dusting off the Saints and Imagine Earth. Messing with the Vanias. New games this week. Scott played Mind Scanners. Brian played Arcade Tycoon. Guess My Game, emails and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Scott Johnson

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BOOP 305: Doing Ninja Stuff 1:19:21

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Hey! It's October and time to talk about the scary games we wanna play. Not only that, but we go through new releases and upcoming indies! Also, Scott reviews Aragami 2, while Brian reviews Potion Craft! Emails, Guess My Game, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Scott Johnson

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BOOP 303: Reset The Customers 1:12:00

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Streaming when you don't wanna. PS Now for Brian? New releases and upcoming games! Gas Station Sim is Scott's game. Brian plays Flynn: Son of Crimson. Guess My Game. Emails and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Scott Johnson

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BOOP 302: The Cute Spiders 1:06:54

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Back to Spiritfarer! And was Path of Neo actually good? The weeks new and upcoming releases! Scott reviews Car Mechanic Simulator. Brian played Lake. We stump each other with Guess my Game, and do your emails and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Scott Johnson

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BOOP 301: Scratch It 58:23

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What to do with all your minis. Also, the games hitting right now and this week! Plus Scott reviews Song of Iron, while Brian reviews Greak: Memories of Azur. Guess My Game, and your emails and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Scott Johnson

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#PHANTASYMIX 40: Nadia Struiwigh 1:12:52

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Nadia Struiwigh has been releasing her emotive, patient electronic music for nearly a decade, including albums for IDM institutions such as CPU, split-twelves with synth legends such as Legowelt and most recently, Pax Aurora, her latest and sublime release on the brilliantly curated Nous K’lear Audio.A long-time favourite at Phantasy, we’re delight…

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BOOP 300: You've Ruined my Banners 1:00:46

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Mobile games that take your day over. 12 Minutes and it's weird endings. Lots of new games out this week and next. Scott played Banners of Ruin. Brian played Dreamscaper. Guess My Game! Your emails and lots more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Scott Johnson

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BOOP 299: Rustle Up Some Game Grub 1:04:05

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Being a Dwarf again! Halo don't play like that! Lots of new and upcoming indie releases to talk about today. This week's games: Scott played Rustler. Brian played Atrio: The Dark Wild. Guess My Game, your emails and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Scott Johnson

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BOOP 298: Eat the Meat, Save the Barf 1:05:24

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Today Scott and Brian kick it off with some discussion around controller matching. Then we dive into the latest indie releases. And THEN Scott goes hard on Lawn Mowing Simulator. Brian is all in on Death Trash. We play Guess Our Game, and finish things out with some emaily things. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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