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Fanbase Press' flagship podcast discussing the top geek news stories of the week! Part of the Fanbase Press Podcast Network.
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Now displaying: April, 2018
Apr 30, 2018

In this Fanbase Feature, the Fanbase Press staff and contributors (and special guest Justin Peniston of Hunter Black) participate in a thorough discussion regarding the latest addition to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Avengers: Infinity War (2018), with topics including the recurring theme of toxic fatherhood / problematic parental figures, how Malthusianism is reflected in the film (and previous comic book iterations), the possible analogies of the film to today's political climate in America, and more! (Beware: SPOILERS for the Avengers: Infinity War film abound in this panel discussion!)

Apr 30, 2018

In this episode, the Fanbase Press staff welcomes guests Jordan Hart (Doppelgänger, Alterna Comics) and Justin Harder (Claus Studios) to discuss the latest geek news stories of the week, including why the Marvel Cinematic Universe is leaving its TV behind, reactions to the new Venom trailer, LucasFilm's upcoming Star Wars Resistance animated series, and an investigation into the failure of Universal Fan Con.

Apr 23, 2018

In this episode, the Fanbase Press staff welcomes guest Robert J. Peterson (California Coldblood Books, The Odds) to discuss the latest geek news stories of the week, including why Netflix may buy its own movie theaters, Steven Spielberg's upcoming Blackhawk film adaptation from DC Comics, the discovery of a plastic-eating enzyme, and our trailer round-up with Anon, Deadpool 2, and Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom.

Apr 18, 2018

In this Fanbase Feature, Fanbase Press President Bryant Dillon chats with comic book creator Jeremy Whitley (Princeless, Thor vs. Hulk, Raven: Pirate Princess). Dillon and Whitley discuss his path towards writing comics, his creator-owned work on Princeless and Raven: Pirate Princess, and much more.

Apr 16, 2018

In this episode, the Fanbase Press staff welcomes guest Jonathan Fesmire (Bodacious Creed, Children of Ratlan) to discuss the latest geek news stories of the week, including why the MCU men don't hug more, the elder abuse claims surrounding Stan Lee, Molly Ringwald's essay on John Hughes' movies in light of the #MeToo movement, and our trailer roundup for Solo and The Meg.

Apr 11, 2018

In this Fanbase Feature, Fanbase Press Editor-in-Chief Barbra Dillon chats with comic book writer and artist Matthew Dow Smith (Hellboy, The X-Files, Doctor Who, The October Girl). Dillon and Dow Smith discuss his path towards writing and illustrating comics, how he balances the two creative duties when approaching a new project, his creator-owned project (The October Girl), and much more.

Apr 6, 2018

A very special Fanbase Feature! At WonderCon 2018, Fanbase Press Editor-in-Chief Barbra Dillon moderated the Fanbase Press Presents: Latinx Comics Creators and Readers panel (originally recorded on Saturday, March 24, 2018) during which Sebastian Kadlecik (Quince) and Comadres y Comics hosts Kristen Parraz, Sara Bazan, and Jennifer Lopez discuss the importance of inclusivity and representation in the comic book medium.

Apr 5, 2018

A very special Fanbase Feature! At WonderCon 2018, Fanbase Press Editorials Manager Michele Brittany moderated the Fanbase Press Presents: The Art of Trading Cards panel (original recorded on Friday, March 23, 2018) during which panelists Chris Thorne (DC Comics' New 52) and Ashleigh Popplewell (The Walking Dead) discussed their experiences working with Topps, Cryptozoic Entertainment, and other companies to create trading cards that celebrate some of our favorite franchises.

Apr 5, 2018

A very special Fanbase Feature! At WonderCon 2018, Fanbase Press Editorials Manager Michele Brittany moderated the Fanbase Press Presents: Themes of Legacy in Star Wars panel (original recorded on Friday, March 23, 2018) during which panelists Craig Miller (Star Wars publicist), Dr. Kevin Wetmore, Jr. (Empire Triumphant), Michael Kogge (Everything You Need to Know...), and Livio Ramondelli (Star Wars cover artist) discussed the themes of legacy both from storytelling and academic perspectives within the Star Wars mythos.

Apr 2, 2018

In this episode, the Fanbase Press staff welcomes guests Dan Martin (Telltale's The Walking Dead, Batman: The Enemy Within, Game of Thrones) and Yehudi Mercado (Sci-Fu, Hero Hotel) to discuss the latest geek news stories of the week, including whether Star Wars has reached its saturation point, Cannes' refusal to allow streaming movies to compete in its film festival, Elon Musk's push for a Mars colony in case of World War III, and the 25 best set pieces of Steven Spielberg's career.

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