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!)
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!
In this Fanbase Feature, The Fanbase Weekly co-host Drew Siragusa and special guests Erik Amaya (Editor-in-Chief of Comicon.com, 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!)
In this Fanbase Feature, The Fanbase Weekly co-host Bryant Dillon and special guests Susan Lee (Founder of the Women on the Dark Side Film Festival, creator of Wraith of Love) and Justin Peniston (writer - Hunter Black, Sonic Prime, The POPSKL Podcast Group) participate in a thorough discussion regarding The Marvels (2023) in light of the film's recent release, with topics including what the film has to say about family, fandom, and hero worship, potential causes for the film's low box office numbers, speculation on that exciting mid-credit scene, and more. (Beware: SPOILERS for The Marvels abound in this panel discussion!)
In the latest episode, The Fanbase Weekly co-hosts welcome special guests Patrick Schumacker (writer/producer - Abbott Elementary, Harley Quinn) and Simon Birks [writer - Antarctica (Top Cow/Image Comics), publisher - Blue Fox Comics] to discuss the latest geek news stories of the week, including how Netflix conquered and broke Hollywood, the tentative agreement reached by SAG-AFTRA and the AMPTP, and what Marvel Spotlight means for the MCU.
In the latest episode, The Fanbase Weekly co-hosts welcome special guest Patrick Coyle (writer, Bixby Grant: Fangs & Brimstone) to discuss the latest geek news stories of the week, including Scholastic's unionized worker walk out, how understanding labor history remains foundational to understanding zombies, and why some fans of The Boys can't recognize Homelander as the villain.
In this Fanbase Feature, The Fanbase Weekly co-host Bryant Dillon and special guests Jay Sherer (writer - Death of a Bounty Hunter, Timeslingers, co-host of The Story Geeks podcast), Erik Amaya (Editor-in-Chief of Comicon.com, co-host of the Tread Perilously podcast), and Paul Pakler (co-host - Paul and Corey Cross the Streams, Quality Time with Family Ties) participate in a thorough discussion regarding The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003) in light of the film's 20th anniversary, with topics including how the film holds up two decades later, if it improves on the source material based on changes made for the film, what the film has to say about how power and moral behavior conflict with one another, and more. (Beware: SPOILERS for The Lord of the Rings: Return of the King abound in this panel discussion!)
In this Fanbase Feature, The Fanbase Weekly co-host Bryant Dillon and special guest David Accampo (writer – Fanbase Press’ The Margins, Lost Angels, Spectral: A Showcase of Fear) participate in a thorough discussion regarding Thor: The Dark World (2013) in light of the film's 10th anniversary, with topics including the film's poor reputation among Marvel Cinematic Universe fans, how the film explores the dark responsibilities associated with the throne, Loki's long character arc over the course of the MCU, and more. (Beware: SPOILERS for Thor: The Dark World abound in this panel discussion!)
In the latest episode, The Fanbase Weekly co-hosts welcome special guest Allen Carter (Carter Comics' Cosmic Force and Damn Tourists) to discuss the latest geek news stories of the week, including a debrief of New York Comic Con 2023, Scholastic's response to diverse book restrictions, and how The Marvels may play out in the midst of superhero fatigue.
In this Fanbase Feature, The Fanbase Weekly co-host Bryant Dillon and special guests Desirée Proctor (writer – Fanbase Press’ Nuclear Power, Telltale Games’ The Walking Dead: Michonne, Peacock’s Lopez vs. Lopez) and Corinna Bechko (writer - The Space Between, Star Wars: Legacy II, Avatar: Adapt or Die) participate in a thorough discussion regarding Star Wars: Ahsoka - Season 1 (2023) in light of the season's recent conclusion, with topics including Ahsoka's character arc over the season and how it connects to The Lord of the Rings, how Sabine's Force abilities change (or don't), what we know of Star Wars Force user mythology, the mysterious mission of Dark Jedi Baylan Skoll, and more. (Beware: SPOILERS for Star Wars: Ahsoka - Season 1 abound in this panel discussion!)
In this Fanbase Feature, The Fanbase Weekly co-host Barbra Dillon and special guests Desirée Proctor (writer – Fanbase Press’ Nuclear Power, Telltale Games’ The Walking Dead: Michonne, Peacock’s Lopez vs. Lopez), Amanda Donahue (artist - Fanbase Press' The Margins), and Paul Pakler (co-host - Paul and Corey Cross the Streams, Quality Time with Family Ties) participate in a thorough discussion regarding Hocus Pocus (1993) in light of the film's 30th anniversary, with topics including memories of the panelists' Halloween traditions involving the film, if the Sanderson sisters qualify as feminists, audiences' attraction to witches, and more. (Beware: SPOILERS for Hocus Pocus abound in this panel discussio
In the latest episode, The Fanbase Weekly co-hosts welcome special guest Nicholas Tana (Scout Comics' eJunky, The Kingdom of Glee) to discuss the latest geek news stories of the week, including a breakdown of the tentative agreement between the WGA and AMPTP, Spotify's use of AI-powered podcast translation, and James Gunn's confirmation of which stars will reprise their roles in the DCEU.
In this Fanbase Feature, The Fanbase Weekly co-host Bryant Dillon and special guest Paul Pakler (co-host - Paul and Corey Cross the Streams, Quality Time with Family Ties) participate in a thorough discussion regarding The Fugitive (1993) in light of the film's 30th anniversary, with topics including the chemistry between lead actors Harrison Ford and Tommy Lee Jones, which conversations the film promotes in regards to the wrongly convicted in the United States, the film's depiction of law enforcement, and more. (Beware: SPOILERS for The Fugitive abound in this panel discussion!)
In the latest episode, The Fanbase Weekly co-hosts welcome special guest Ben Crane (author/comic book writer - A Man of Lies, Cosmic Cadets) to discuss the latest geek news stories of the week, including what it means to "survive and die" in the comic book industry, reactions to the Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes trailer, and what The Force Unleashed video game got right.
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) and Kraig Rasmussen (graphic novelist - Sojourners, Technopolis) participate in a thorough discussion regarding Aliens: Labyrinth (1993) in light of the comic book miniseries' 30th anniversary, with topics including stand-out moments from the series and Kilian Plunkett's artwork, what writer Jim Woodring had to say about the maniacal Dr. Paul Church, what the Alien film franchise could learn from the comic book series, and more. (Beware: SPOILERS for Aliens: Labyrinth abound in this panel discussion!)
In the latest episode, The Fanbase Weekly co-hosts welcome special guests Arthur N. Ebuen (writer, ©alifornia, Inc.) and Travis Webb (writer, Starlite) to discuss the latest geek news stories of the week, including whether Hollywood's monopolies are in a death spiral, artist Dave McKean's experimentation with AI art, and the new trailers for Godzilla Minus One and Monarch: Legacy of Monsters.
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) and Phillip Kelly (Fanbase Press Contributor, The POPSKL Podcast Group) participate in a thorough discussion regarding Christine (1983) in light of the film's 40th anniversary, with topics including how the film elevates its "killer car" premise, what the film has to say about male fragility and insecurity, and more. (Beware: SPOILERS for Christine abound in this panel discussion!)
In the latest episode, The Fanbase Weekly co-hosts welcome special guests Peter Podgursky and Bryan Keithley (co-creators, NPRmageddon) to discuss the latest geek news stories of the week, including why Marvel is having a "meh" problem, Fide's banning of Trans women from world chess events, and the matchup of Predator vs. Wolverine.
In the latest episode, The Fanbase Weekly co-hosts welcome special guests Dan Martin (lead writer - Star Trek: Resurgence) and Gabe Cheng (writer - Requiem in Relke) to discuss the latest geek news stories of the week, including why understanding the '90s comics boom may prevent us from repeating the collapse, how a study in attraction to monsters explains SO much, and why Marvel's VFX workers voted to unionize.
In this Fanbase Feature, The Fanbase Weekly co-host Bryant Dillon and special guests Desirée Proctor (writer – Fanbase Press’ Nuclear Power, Telltale Games’ The Walking Dead: Michonne, Peacock’s Lopez vs. Lopez) and Paul Pakler (co-host - Paul and Corey Cross the Streams, Quality Time with Family Ties, actor & dialect coach - The Katniss Chronicles) participate in a thorough discussion regarding The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (2013) in light of the film's 10th anniversary, with topics including the film's themes of class division and warfare, how the plot and themes relate to the current struggles and injustices in our own world, the film's portrayal of the effects of experiencing violent trauma, and more. (Beware: SPOILERS for The Hunger Games: Catching Fire abound in this panel discussion!)
A very special Fanbase Feature! At San Diego Comic-Con 2023, Fanbase Press Editor-in-Chief Barbra Dillon moderated the “Hey, That’s Just Like Me! When Superheroes Represent Their Readers” panel (originally recorded on Saturday, July 22, 2023) during which Jordan Hart (writer, Ripple Effects), David M. Booher (writer, Killer Queens), John Jennings (writer, Silver Surfer: Ghost Light), Ashley V. Robinson (writer, Jupiter Jet), and Jen Troy (writer, Assassin G) participated in a thoughtful conversation about why it is important that the superheroes in comic books become more representative of their diverse readership, demonstrating examples of mainstream and independent comics which have made positive strides towards reflecting today’s society in their creators, stories, and characters.
A very special Fanbase Feature! At San Diego Comic-Con 2023, Fanbase Press Editor-in-Chief Barbra Dillon moderated the “Bridging the Digital Gap Between Libraries and Comics Publishers” panel (originally recorded on Thursday, July 20, 2023) during which Matthew Noe (librarian, Harvard Medical School), Tina Lerno (comics librarian), Moni Barrette (director of Collection Development & Publisher Relations, Library Pass), Dr. Theresa Rojas (founding director, The Latinx Comic Arts Expo), and Dr. Katlin Marisol Sweeney-Romero (assistant professor, World Cinema and Digital Media Studies) participated in a thoughtful conversation about the barriers that exist for libraries to access digital comics, and how emerging digital platforms and coordination with comic book publishers can provide greater access for readers across the country, especially in the face of increasing calls for censorship.
In the latest episode, The Fanbase Weekly co-hosts welcome special guest Mary Bellamy (artist/colorist, My Little Pony) to discuss the latest geek news stories of the week, including remembering actor/comedian/writer Paul Reubens, how comics writers are showing solidarity for the WGA strike, and why readers should be more patient with comic book series.
In this Fanbase Feature, The Fanbase Weekly co-host Bryant Dillon and special guests Jon Armstrong (world-famous magician, magic consultant and designer on Ant-Man & Spider-Man 3, creator – IDW’s Smoke & Mirrors) and Hannibal Tabu (co-writer of Humanoids’ MPLS Sound, Bleeding Cool contributor) participate in a thorough discussion regarding Secret Invasion - Season 1 (2023) in light of the season's recent conclusion, with topics including the mixed reviews the series has received, what we've learned about who Nick Fury truly is, whether the title of Secret Invasion worked against the series, and more. (Beware: SPOILERS for Secret Invasion - Season 1 abound in this panel discussion!
A very special Fanbase Feature! At San Diego Comic-Con 2023, Fanbase Press Editor-in-Chief Barbra Dillon moderated the “Baking and Mental Health with Kim-Joy” panel (originally recorded on Saturday, July 22, 2023) during which Kim-Joy, the bestselling cookbook author and finalist on the Great British Bake Off 2018, discussed her debut graphic novel, Turtle Bread, a story inspired by her passion for baking and events from her life: working in the mental health field, her own mental health struggles, reading comics, and her desire to help others.