Phantom of the Podpera
Secure your chandeliers - It’s Phantom of the Podpera! Join humorist Evan Fonseca and filmmaker Kyle Kuchta as they plunge once more (and once more, and once more, and--) into the dungeon of black despair and hunt down every single adaptation of the seminal classic, The Phantom of the Opera. From silent films to should-be-silent films (looking at you, Gerard Butler), from steamy novels to public domain animation, Evan and Kyle bring snarkasm™ and laughs to the depths of the Palais Garnier Opera House. Instagram: @phantomofthepodpera Buy Us A Coffee: http://buymeacoffee.com/phantomofthepodpera
Episode 10 - The Phantom of the Opera (1943 Film) Part 2
How long can Mozzarella cheese hold a chandelier? Is Claude Rains a 30-donut man? Is this the BEST adaptation of The Phantom Of The Opera? Find out in the thrilling conclusion of our coverage of the 1943 film!
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Episode 9 - The Phantom of the Opera (1943 Film) Part 1
A story about a concert violinist turned Phantom after "something snapped and he became a homicidal maniac."
Art Lubin's The Phantom of the Opera has something for everyone: Two male leads that look exactly the same, pickled pigs' feet, post-Citizen Kane ceiling shots, and a quick splash through everyone's favorite river!
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Episode 8 - Song At Midnight (1937)
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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Bonus - Evan's Dream Casting for a Remake of Phantom 1925
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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Episode 7 - Oswald the Lucky Rabbit in "Spooks" (1930)
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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Episode 6 - The Phantom of the Opera (1925)
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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Episode 5: You Kids Get Off My Lon!
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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Episode 4: Gaston Leroux’s The Phantom of the Opera (Part 2)
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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Episode 3: Gaston Leroux’s The Phantom of the Opera (Part 1)
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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Episode 2: Phantom Daddy
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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Episode 1: A Night At The Podpera
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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