The Fanbase Weekly Podcast
Fanbase Press' flagship podcast discussing the top geek news stories of the week! Part of the Fanbase Press Podcast Network.
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Fanbase Feature: STAR WARS: THE ACOLYTE S1 Panel Discussion
07/22/2024
Fanbase Feature: STAR WARS: THE ACOLYTE S1 Panel Discussion
In this Fanbase Feature, The Fanbase Weekly co-host Bryant Dillon and special guests David Accampo (writer – Fanbase Press’ The Margins, Lost Angels, Spectral: A Showcase of Fear), Hannibal Tabu (co-writer of Humanoids’ MPLS Sound, The Sundering: The Nation Beneath Our Feet), Phillip Kelly (Fanbase Press Contributor, The POPSKL Podcast Group), and Art Ebuen (Emmy Award-winning animator, writer – California, Inc.) participate in a thorough discussion regarding Star Wars: The Acolyte (2004) in light of the first season's recent conclusion, with topics including whether the series is too sympathetic to the Sith, how the show de-mythologizes the "heroic" Jedi Knights, whether we're defined by what we lose or what we survive, and more. (Beware: SPOILERS for Star Wars: The Acolyte abound in this panel discussion!)
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Fanbase Feature: THE NEVERENDING STORY 40th Anniversary Panel Discussion
07/20/2024
Fanbase Feature: THE NEVERENDING STORY 40th Anniversary Panel Discussion
In this Fanbase Feature, The Fanbase Weekly co-host Bryant Dillon and special guests Bobby Timony (illustrator - DC League of Super-Pets: The Great Mxy-Up, Fanbase Press' The Sequels), Charlie Stickney (publisher & CEO - White Ash Comics, writer - White Ash, Glarien, The Game), and Chris Mancini (writer - Long Ago + Far Away, Rise of the Kung Fu Dragon Master) participate in a thorough discussion regarding The Neverending Story (1984) in light of the film's 40th anniversary, with topics including how the film explores grief and loss from a child's perspective, what "The Nothing" represent on and off screen, in what ways the film mythologizes books and reading, and more. (Beware: SPOILERS for The Neverending Story abound in this panel discussion!)
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Ep. #251 - Penguin Random House Eats BOOM! Studios & More
07/15/2024
Ep. #251 - Penguin Random House Eats BOOM! Studios & More
In the latest episode, The Fanbase Weekly co-hosts welcome special guests Chris Hill (writer, Rapture Burgers) and Rachel Jitsawat (writer, The Crush Chronicles) to discuss the latest geek news stories of the week, including the recent BOOM! Studios acquisition by Penguin Random House, why 66% of audiences are unsatisfied with disability and mental health representation in media, and reactions to the teaser trailer for Marvel's Captain America: Brave New World.
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Fanbase Feature: THE LAST STARFIGHTER 40th Anniversary Panel Discussion
07/12/2024
Fanbase Feature: THE LAST STARFIGHTER 40th Anniversary Panel Discussion
In this Fanbase Feature, The Fanbase Weekly co-host Bryant Dillon and special guests Craig Miller (marketing consultant on The Last Starfighter, original Director of Fan Relations at Lucasfilm, writer - Star Wars Memories, More Movie Memories), Corinna Bechko (writer - The Space Between, Avatar: Adapt or Die), and Scott Rubin (writer - Naming Your Little Geek: The Complete List of Comic, Game, Sci-Fi & Fantasy Names, toy reviewer - ActionFigureInsider.com) participate in a thorough discussion regarding The Last Starfighter (1984) in light of the film's 40th anniversary, with topics including memories from the marketing and release of the film, how the film mythologizes video arcade games, whether the film speaks to destiny in regards to the hero's journey, and more. (Beware: SPOILERS for The Last Starfighter abound in this panel discussion!)
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Ep. #250 - Jim Lee's Commission Controversy & More
07/09/2024
Ep. #250 - Jim Lee's Commission Controversy & More
In the latest episode, The Fanbase Weekly co-hosts welcome special guests Mike Kennedy (founder, ), Norm Harper (writer, Oni Press' Haphaven) and Louis Joyce (artist, Oni Press' Haphaven) to discuss the latest geek news stories of the week, including why Jim Lee's is causing a stir, the return of Hellboy in , and what could be in store for Marvel's .
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Fanbase Feature: WITH HONORS 30th Anniversary Panel Discussion
06/27/2024
Fanbase Feature: WITH HONORS 30th Anniversary Panel Discussion
In this Fanbase Feature, The Fanbase Weekly co-host Barbra Dillon and special guest Steven Alloway (Fanbase Press Contributor) participate in a thorough discussion regarding With Honors (1994) in light of the film's 30th anniversary, with topics including the film's message regarding unhoused individuals, the film's inclusion in the dark academia genre, how the film would change if remade today, and more. (Beware: SPOILERS for With Honors abound in this panel discussion!)
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Fanbase Feature: JURASSIC PARK: RAPTORS ATTACK & JURASSIC PARK: RAPTORS HIJACK 30th Anniversary Panel Discussion
06/26/2024
Fanbase Feature: JURASSIC PARK: RAPTORS ATTACK & JURASSIC PARK: RAPTORS HIJACK 30th Anniversary Panel Discussion
In this Fanbase Feature, The Fanbase Weekly co-host Bryant Dillon and special guests Dave Baxter (co-host – The Wine And... Podcast) and Travis Rivas (founder - Super-Abled Comics, writer - Accidental Aliens, The Unstoppable Cherub) participate in a thorough discussion regarding Jurassic Park: Raptors Attack and Jurassic Park: Raptors Hijack (1994) in light of these comic book mini-series' 30th anniversary, with topics including where the books succeed and flounder, what the Velociraptors represent in regards to the humans who attempt to possess them, what the Jurassic World franchise could learn from these comic books, and more. (Beware: SPOILERS for Jurassic Park: Raptors Attack and Jurassic Park: Raptors Hijack abound in this panel discussion!)
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Ep. #249 - Does Social Media Need Warning Labels & More
06/24/2024
Ep. #249 - Does Social Media Need Warning Labels & More
In the latest episode, The Fanbase Weekly co-hosts welcome special guests Jay Sherer (The Harlequin, , Timeslingers) and OG () to discuss the latest geek news stories of the week, including why the US Surgeon General is demanding that have warning labels, the over AI in the comics industry, and why Marvel's Blade film is .
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Fanbase Feature: GHOSTBUSTERS 40th Anniversary Panel Discussion
06/14/2024
Fanbase Feature: GHOSTBUSTERS 40th Anniversary Panel Discussion
In this Fanbase Feature, The Fanbase Weekly co-host Barbra Dillon and special guests David M. Booher (Eisner Award and GLAAD-nominated writer - Ghostbusters: Back in Town, Canto, Killer Queens), Rylend Grant (Ringo Award-winning writer - The Peacekeepers, The Jump, co-host of The Writers Block podcast), and Paul Pakler (co-host – Paul and Corey Cross the Streams podcast, writer - Hobo Code) participate in a thorough discussion regarding Ghostbusters (1984) in light of the film's 40th anniversary, with topics including the film's potentially unanticipated politics, examinations of the film's overt sexuality, why the Ghostbusters franchise continues to endure, and more. (Beware: SPOILERS for Ghostbusters abound in this panel discussion!)
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Ep. #248 - The Fall of FURIOSA's Box Office & More
06/04/2024
Ep. #248 - The Fall of FURIOSA's Box Office & More
In the latest episode, The Fanbase Weekly co-hosts welcome special guest Lauren Cipollo (writer, ) to discuss the latest geek news stories of the week, including what have to say about movie theatres, a of why the Star Wars hotel failed, and Sony's to cut film costs.
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Fanbase Feature: JAWS (The Novel) 50th Anniversary Panel Discussion
05/24/2024
Fanbase Feature: JAWS (The Novel) 50th Anniversary Panel Discussion
In this Fanbase Feature, The Fanbase Weekly co-host Bryant Dillon and special guests special guests Chris Thorne (sketch card artist - Star Wars, The Walking Dead, Alien 3), Jack Phoenix (librarian, writer - Maximizing the Impact of Comics in Your Library: Graphic Novels, Manga, and More), and Kraig Rasmussen (graphic novelist - Sojourners, Technopolis) participate in a thorough discussion regarding Jaws (1974) in light of the novel's 50th anniversary, with topics including the differences between the novel and the popular film adaptation, if the shark could truly be the story's villain in a modern adaptation, and more. (Beware: SPOILERS for Jaws abound in this panel discussion!)
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Ep. #247 - The 2024 Eisner Nominees & More
05/20/2024
Ep. #247 - The 2024 Eisner Nominees & More
In the latest episode, The Fanbase Weekly co-hosts welcome special guests Ray Fawkes (writer, , Batman: Eternal) and Kevin Sharp (journalist, Fanbase Press' ) to discuss the latest geek news stories of the week, including reactions to the , the states considering laws that would , and the impact of 25 years later.
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Fanbase Feature: STAR WARS: THE BAD BATCH S3 Panel Discussion
05/10/2024
Fanbase Feature: STAR WARS: THE BAD BATCH S3 Panel Discussion
In this Fanbase Feature, The Fanbase Weekly co-host Bryant Dillon and special guests special guests David Avallone (writer – Drawing Blood, Elvira meets H.P. Lovecraft), Hannibal Tabu (co-writer of Humanoids’ MPLS Sound, The Sundering: The Nation Beneath Our Feet), and Tilly & Susan Bridges (writers - Begin Transmission, Monster, High, the Star Trek Adventures RPG, Executive Producers of Pendant Productions) participate in a thorough discussion regarding Star Wars: The Bad Batch - Season 3 (2024) in light of the final season's recent release, with topics including what the series has to say about the clones' place in Star Wars, the show's exploration of blood family vs. found family, and more. (Beware: SPOILERS for Star Wars: The Bad Batch - Season 3 abound in this panel discussion!)
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Ep. #246 - The Russo Brothers vs. Superhero Fatigue & More
05/06/2024
Ep. #246 - The Russo Brothers vs. Superhero Fatigue & More
In the latest episode, The Fanbase Weekly co-hosts welcome special guests Kraig Rasmussen (graphic novelist, , Sojourners) and Tilly Bridges (writer, Monster High, ) to discuss the latest geek news stories of the week, including the on superhero fatigue and the MCU, why LGBTQIA+ characters are from TV, and whether Marvel Comics' will change on single-issue comics.
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Fanbase Feature: CIVIL WAR Panel Discussion
04/29/2024
Fanbase Feature: CIVIL WAR Panel Discussion
In this Fanbase Feature, The Fanbase Weekly co-host Bryant Dillon and special guests special guests Corinna Bechko (writer - The Space Between, Avatar: Adapt or Die), Hannibal Tabu (co-writer of Humanoids’ MPLS Sound, The Sundering: The Nation Beneath Our Feet), and David Accampo (writer – Fanbase Press’ The Margins, Lost Angels, Spectral: A Showcase of Fear) participate in a thorough discussion regarding Civil War (2024) in light of the film's recent release, with topics including what the film has to say about war journalism, if the lead character of Lee Smith reflects a national numbness present in our citizens, if the film is too coy in its political message, and more. (Beware: SPOILERS for Civil War abound in this panel discussion!)
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Ep. #245 - WARHAMMER 40K's New Culture War & More
04/22/2024
Ep. #245 - WARHAMMER 40K's New Culture War & More
In the latest episode, The Fanbase Weekly co-hosts welcome special guest Cassandra Jones (editor, ) to discuss the latest geek news stories of the week, including Warhammer 40K's over a female Custodian, whether is on the horizon, and the mechanics of Marvel's new .
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Fanbase Feature: CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE WINTER SOLDIER 10th Anniversary Panel Discussion
04/20/2024
Fanbase Feature: CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE WINTER SOLDIER 10th Anniversary Panel Discussion
In this Fanbase Feature, The Fanbase Weekly co-host Bryant Dillon and special guests Corinna Bechko (writer - The Space Between, Avatar: Adapt or Die), Justin Peniston (writer - Hunter Black, Sonic Prime, The POPSKL Podcast Group), and David Avallone (writer – Drawing Blood, Elvira Meets H.P. Lovecraft) participate in a thorough discussion regarding Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014) in light of the film's 10th anniversary, with topics including how the film helped define the Marvel Cinematic Universe going forward, if the film truly earns its reputation of being the MCU's version of a political thriller, and more. (Beware: SPOILERS for Captain America: The Winter Soldier abound in this panel discussion!)
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Fanbase Feature: An Interview with Georges Jeanty on SERENITY: LEAVES ON THE WIND
04/18/2024
Fanbase Feature: An Interview with Georges Jeanty on SERENITY: LEAVES ON THE WIND
In this Fanbase Feature, The Fanbase Weekly co-host Bryant Dillon participates in a one-on-one interview with special guest Georges Jeanty (Eisner Award-winning comics illustrator – Serenity: Leaves on the Wind, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, The American Way) regarding Serenity: Leaves on the Wind (2014) in light of the comic book mini-series' 10th anniversary, with topics including Jeanty's memories from working on the title, what it takes to deliver the goods when it comes to comic book continuations of licensed properties, the delicate nature of crafting meaningful sex scenes on the comic book page, and more. (Beware: SPOILERS for Serenity: Leaves on the Wind abound in this panel discussion!)
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Ep. #244 - WEBTOON's Contract Controversy & More
04/16/2024
Ep. #244 - WEBTOON's Contract Controversy & More
In the latest episode, The Fanbase Weekly co-hosts welcome special guests Jordan Hart and David Ebeltoft (co-writers/co-creators - Image Comics / Syzygy's The Cabinet) to discuss the latest geek news stories of the week, including the controversy surrounding the contract, whether is too current to be enjoyed, and the various comic book creators lost this week, including , Ricardo Padilla, and Jeffrey Veregge.
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Fanbase Feature: SERENITY: LEAVES ON THE WIND 10th Anniversary Panel Discussion
03/22/2024
Fanbase Feature: SERENITY: LEAVES ON THE WIND 10th Anniversary Panel Discussion
In this Fanbase Feature, The Fanbase Weekly co-host Bryant Dillon and special guests Georges Jeanty (Eisner Award-winning comics illustrator – Serenity: Leaves on the Wind, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, The American Way), David M. Booher (Eisner Award-nominated and GLADD Media Award-winning writer - All New Firefly, Canto, Killer Queens), Art Ebuen (Emmy Award-winning animator, writer - California, Inc.), and Chris Thorne (sketch card artist - Star Wars, The Walking Dead, Alien 3) participate in a thorough discussion regarding Serenity: Leaves on the Wind (2014) in light of the comic book mini-series' 10th anniversary, with topics including how the story works as a direct sequel to the Serenity feature film, how Leaves on the Wind mirrors current times, the complexities of meeting your heroes or becoming a revolutionary figure, and more. (Beware: SPOILERS for Serenity: Leaves on the Wind abound in this panel discussion!)
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Ep. #243 - A Decade After GamerGate & More
03/11/2024
Ep. #243 - A Decade After GamerGate & More
In the latest episode, The Fanbase Weekly co-hosts welcome special guests Brandon Easton (Eisner Award-nominated writer / screenwriter - Iyanu: Child of Wonder, Thundercats, Robotech) and Gabe Cheng (writer - , For Molly) to discuss the latest geek news stories of the week, including an industry 10 years into GamerGate, the return of in Aliens: What If?, and whether Batman is "" if he doesn't kill.
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Fanbase Feature: DUNE: PART TWO Panel Discussion
03/09/2024
Fanbase Feature: DUNE: PART TWO Panel Discussion
In this Fanbase Feature, The Fanbase Weekly co-host Bryant Dillon and special guests Corinna Bechko (writer - The Space Between, Avatar: Adapt or Die), Vanessa Armstrong (writer - The New York Times, Reactor, Vulture, Smithsonian Magazine), and Scott Rubin (writer - Naming Your Little Geek: The Complete List of Comic, Game, Sci-Fi & Fantasy Names, toy reviewer - ActionFigureInsider.com) participate in a thorough discussion regarding Dune: Part Two (2024) in light of the film's recent release, with topics including whether the film truly works as a subversion of the "Chosen One" trope, what the film has to say about women and their relationship to power, reactions to the film's deviations from the source material, and more. (Beware: SPOILERS for Dune: Part Two abound in this panel discussion!)
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Ep. #242 - The Premature Death of an Eisner Category & More
03/04/2024
Ep. #242 - The Premature Death of an Eisner Category & More
In the latest episode, The Fanbase Weekly co-hosts welcome special guest Celeste Bronfman (writer - Degrassi, Jackpot, Jackpot & Black Cat) to discuss the latest geek news stories of the week, including the possible return of the for the Eisner Awards, why is bothered about The Dark Night's most popular line, and why is still so misunderstood.
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Fanbase Feature: ALIENS: MUSIC OF THE SPEARS 30th Anniversary Panel Discussion
02/23/2024
Fanbase Feature: ALIENS: MUSIC OF THE SPEARS 30th Anniversary Panel Discussion
In this Fanbase Feature, The Fanbase Weekly co-host Bryant Dillon and special guests David Accampo (writer – Fanbase Press’ The Margins, Lost Angels, Spectral: A Showcase of Fear), Jack Phoenix (librarian, writer - Maximizing the Impact of Comics in Your Library: Graphic Novels, Manga, and More), and Phillip Kelly (Fanbase Press Contributor, The POPSKL Podcast Group) participate in a thorough discussion regarding Aliens: Music of the Spears (1994) in light of the comic book mini-series' 30th anniversary, with topics including what the book has to say about self-destruction and the artistic process, the artistic flexibility of the xenomorph design, what an artistic or creative dystopia looks like in the world of Weyland-Yutani, and more. (Beware: SPOILERS for Aliens: Music of the Spears abound in this panel discussion!)
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Ep. #241 - The Problem with OpenAI's Sora & More
02/19/2024
Ep. #241 - The Problem with OpenAI's Sora & More
In the latest episode, The Fanbase Weekly co-hosts welcome special guests Nick Delgado (writer/director/producer - ) and Christof Bogacs (writer - Under Kingdom, , Rick & Morty) to discuss the latest geek news stories of the week, including the problems inherent with app, the response to the kerfuffle, and reactions to the 's Fantastic Four casting.
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Fanbase Feature: THE MUPPETS TAKE MANHATTAN 40th Anniversary Panel Discussion
02/09/2024
Fanbase Feature: THE MUPPETS TAKE MANHATTAN 40th Anniversary Panel Discussion
In this Fanbase Feature, The Fanbase Weekly co-host Barbra Dillon and special guests Craig Miller (marketing consultant on The Muppets Take Manhattan, original Director of Fan Relations at Lucasfilm, writer - Star Wars Memories), Paul Pakler (co-host - Paul and Corey Cross the Streams, Quality Time with Family Ties), and Norm Harper (writer - Fanbase Press' The Sequels, Haphaven / LEGO blogger) participate in a thorough discussion regarding the The Muppets Take Manhattan (1984) in light of its 40th anniversary, with topics including the tonal shift of the Muppets under the direction of Frank Oz, the depiction of life in 1980s New York City and its role in the film, and more. (Beware: SPOILERS for The Muppets Take Manhattan abound in this panel discussion!)
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Ep. #240 - The Disruption of the Comics Industry & More (Season 9 Premiere)
02/05/2024
Ep. #240 - The Disruption of the Comics Industry & More (Season 9 Premiere)
In the Season 9 premiere episode, The Fanbase Weekly co-hosts welcome special guests Aaron Waltke (Emmy Award-winning writer, showrunner, and Executive Producer - Star Trek: Prodigy Guillermo del Toro’s Trollhunters) and (Deputy Editor - Popverse / co-editor - Eisner Award-winning PanelxPanel Magazine) to discuss the latest geek news stories of the week, including how the of the comic book industry extend to the entirety of the entertainment industry, Netflix's approach to making 's Sokka less sexist, and honoring the passing of actor/writer/director .
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Fanbase Feature: BATMAN: MASK OF THE PHANTASM 30th Anniversary Panel Discussion
12/25/2023
Fanbase Feature: BATMAN: MASK OF THE PHANTASM 30th Anniversary Panel Discussion
In this Fanbase Feature, The Fanbase Weekly co-host Bryant Dillon and special guests David Avallone (writer – Drawing Blood, Elvira Meets H.P. Lovecraft), Kristian Horn (comic creator - The Periwinkle Puss, Founder of the Part-Time Fanboy podcast), and Phillip Kelly (Fanbase Press Contributor, The POPSKL Podcast Group) participate in a thorough discussion regarding Batman: Mask of the Phantasm (1993) in light of its 30th anniversary, with topics including the success of the titular villain, the shadow that our parental figures cast on the trajectory of our lives, and more. (Beware: SPOILERS for Batman: Mask of the Phantasm abound in this panel discussion!)
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Ep. #239 - 2023 Year in Review and Season 8 Finale
12/19/2023
Ep. #239 - 2023 Year in Review and Season 8 Finale
In the Season 8 finale episode, the Fanbase Press staff provides a thoughtful retrospective, looking back at 2023 in pop culture and beyond. All of us at The Fanbase Weekly wish to extend our immense thanks to the talented guests who have joined us this past year, as well as you – the listeners – for tuning in each week. We’ll be back again in 2024 with more podcast excitement. Stay tuned to the Fanbase Press website for updates regarding the launch of Season 9 for The Fanbase Weekly. Happy holidays!
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Fanbase Feature: DOCTOR WHO: 60TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL 1 Panel Discussion
12/01/2023
Fanbase Feature: DOCTOR WHO: 60TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL 1 Panel Discussion
In this Fanbase Feature, The Fanbase Weekly co-host Drew Siragusa and special guests Erik Amaya (Editor-in-Chief of , co-host of the Tread Perilously podcast) and C.J. Brittain (Chief Operations Officer at Fintech Firm, Trans & Queer Rights Advocate) participate in a thorough discussion regarding the Doctor Who: 60th Anniversary Special 1 (2023) in light of its recent release, with topics including each panelist's introduction to Doctor Who, the original comic book source material, the episode's handling of Trans themes, and more. (Beware: SPOILERS for Doctor Who: 60th Anniversary Special 1 abound in this panel discussion!)
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