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: ALIENS/PREDATOR: THE DEADLIEST OF THE SPECIES 30th Anniversary Panel Discussion
09/27/2024
Fanbase Feature: ALIENS/PREDATOR: THE DEADLIEST OF THE SPECIES 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 Kraig Rasmussen (graphic novelist - Sojourners, Technopolis) participate in a thorough discussion regarding Aliens/Predator: The Deadliest of the Species (1994) in light of the limited comic book series' 30th anniversary, with topics including what comic legend Chris Claremont brought to the Alien and Predator mythos, the series' exploration of the wealthy elite who exist in the corporate dystopia of the Alien universe, the confusion and complexity surrounding who Ash Parnall really is, and more. (Beware: SPOILERS for Aliens/Predator: The Deadliest of the Species abound in this panel discussion!)
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Fanbase Feature: Craig Miller on MORE MOVIE MEMORIES (2024)
09/25/2024
Fanbase Feature: Craig Miller on MORE MOVIE MEMORIES (2024)
In this Fanbase Feature, The Fanbase Weekly co-host Bryant Dillon participates in a one-on-one interview with special guest Craig Miller (writer – Star Wars Memories, More Movie Memories / original Director of Fan Relations at Lucasfilm / marketing consultant on The Last Starfighter, The Dark Crystal, & more) regarding his recently released book, More Movie Memories (2024), the origins of his career, his thoughts on his own place in pop culture history, his love for and approach to being both a creator and part of fandom, and more.
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Ep. #255 - IDW's $200 Page Rate Rumor & More
09/24/2024
Ep. #255 - IDW's $200 Page Rate Rumor & More
In the latest episode, The Fanbase Weekly co-hosts welcome special guest Allen Carter of (writer/artist - Damn Tourists) to discuss the latest geek news stories of the week, including about IDW's move to a $200 page rate, why superhero franchises may have , and the impact of Star Trek: Picard's contributing a foreword to Fanbase Press' upcoming Ripple Effects: The Deluxe Edition.
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Fanbase Feature: BEETLEJUICE BEETLEJUICE Panel Discussion
09/14/2024
Fanbase Feature: BEETLEJUICE BEETLEJUICE Panel Discussion
In this Fanbase Feature, The Fanbase Weekly co-host Barbra Dillon and special guests David M. Booher (Eisner Award-nominated and GLADD Media Award-winning writer – Ghostbuster: Back in Town, Canto, Killer Queens), Amanda Donahue (artist – Fanbase Press’ The Margins), and Jessica Maison (writer, Mary Shelley’s School for Monsters) participate in a thorough discussion regarding Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (2024) in light of the film's recent release, with topics including the panelist's own personal experiences with the original film, how successful the new film works as a sequel, examinations of Tim Burton's creative strengths and weaknesses, and more. (Beware: SPOILERS for Beetlejuice Beetlejuice abound in this panel discussion!)
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Ep. #254 - CBLDF & More
09/09/2024
Ep. #254 - CBLDF & More
In the latest episode, The Fanbase Weekly co-hosts welcome special guest (writer - The Racc Pack, Pillow Talk) to discuss the latest geek news stories of the week, including the new path forward for the , why so many are finding their way to the small screen, and whether the is actually a musical.
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Fanbase Feature: Ryan Claytor on the 20th Anniversary Collection, ONE BITE AT A TIME
09/03/2024
Fanbase Feature: Ryan Claytor on the 20th Anniversary Collection, ONE BITE AT A TIME
In this Fanbase Feature, The Fanbase Weekly co-host Barbra Dillon moderates a one-on-one interview with special guest Ryan Claytor (2024 Eisner Awards judge, professor, cartoonist - A Hunter's Tale, One Bite at a Time) regarding the recent release of his hardcover, , which features 20 years of his work on comics, illustration, and design.
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Fanbase Feature: ALIEN: ROMULUS Panel Discussion
08/23/2024
Fanbase Feature: ALIEN: ROMULUS 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), Erik Amaya (Editor-in-Chief of , co-host of the Tread Perilously podcast), and Livio Ramondelli (artist – Skybound & IDW’s Transformer comics, creator of IDW’s The Kill Lock) participate in a thorough discussion regarding Alien: Romulus (2024) in light of the film's recent release, with topics including how the film differs from the other films in the Alien franchise, the controversial cameo in the film, what Romulus means for the future of the franchise, and more. (Beware: SPOILERS for Alien: Romulus abound in this panel discussion!)
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Ep. #253 - The Failure of Sci-Fi's Cautionary Tales & More
08/19/2024
Ep. #253 - The Failure of Sci-Fi's Cautionary Tales & More
In the latest episode, The Fanbase Weekly co-hosts welcome special guests Christopher Reda (writer/publisher - ) and Cricket "Crix" Lee (actor/writer/podcast host) to discuss the latest geek news stories of the week, including how sci-fi's have failed to curb some technological advancements, why need to be longer, and reactions to DC's new .
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Fanbase Feature: REAR WINDOW 70th Anniversary Panel Discussion
08/09/2024
Fanbase Feature: REAR WINDOW 70th Anniversary Panel Discussion
In this Fanbase Feature, The Fanbase Weekly co-host Barbra Dillon and special guests David Avallone (writer – Drawing Blood, Elvira Meets H.P. Lovecraft) and Kevin Sharp (Fanbase Press Contributor - "Between the Panels" Interview Series) participate in a thorough discussion regarding Rear Window (1954) in light of the film's 70th anniversary, with topics including what the film reveals about its director, how it explores humanity's proclivity for voyeurism, how the film reads differently in a modern context, and more. (Beware: SPOILERS for Rear Window abound in this panel discussion!)
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Fanbase Feature: SDCC 2024: ‘The Pathway to Libraries for Indie Comics’ - Panel Audio
08/09/2024
Fanbase Feature: SDCC 2024: ‘The Pathway to Libraries for Indie Comics’ - Panel Audio
A very special Fanbase Feature! At San Diego Comic-Con 2024, Fanbase Press Editor-in-Chief Barbra Dillon moderated “The Pathway to Libraries for Indie Comics” panel (originally recorded on Thursday, July 25, 2024) during which library professionals and indie comics creators discussed how new pathways can be forged to bring diverse, educational, and inclusive indie comics to library patrons everywhere. Panelists included Moni Barrette (director of collection development & publisher relations, LibraryPass), Christina E. Taylor (consulting comics librarian), Jordan Hart (writer, Ripple Effects), Jessica Maison (writer, Mary Shelley’s School for Monsters), and Hillary Chang (branch manager, McCully-Moiliili Public Library).
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Fanbase Feature: SDCC 2024: ‘Comics, Cats . . . and Turtle Bread with Kim-Joy’ - Panel Audio
08/08/2024
Fanbase Feature: SDCC 2024: ‘Comics, Cats . . . and Turtle Bread with Kim-Joy’ - Panel Audio
A very special Fanbase Feature! At San Diego Comic-Con 2024, Fanbase Press Editor-in-Chief Barbra Dillon moderated the “Comics, Cats . . . and Turtle Bread with Kim-Joy” panel (originally recorded on Thursday, July 25, 2024, and presented by ComiXology and Dark Horse Comics) during which celebrity baker and cookbook writer Kim-Joy (Turtle Bread, Bake Me a Cat), Eisner Award-winning writer Pornsak Pichetshote (Man’s Best, The Good Asian), and Eisner Award-winning manga translator and writer Zack Davisson (Kaibyo: The Supernatural Cats of Japan, Cat + Gamer), discuss comics, pastries, and their affection for felines.
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Ep. #252 - Colin Kaepernick's AI Comic Company & More
08/05/2024
Ep. #252 - Colin Kaepernick's AI Comic Company & More
In the latest episode, The Fanbase Weekly co-hosts welcome special guests Amy Chase (writer, Archie Horror, Tell Them of Us, Let Her Be Evil) and Jeremy Whitley (writer, Navigating with You, Princeless, My Little Pony) to discuss the latest geek news stories of the week, including the announcement of Colin Kaepernick's new comics company, whether Robert Downey Jr's casting as will rejuvenate the MCU, and DC's latest reboot of the .
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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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