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Now displaying: 2019
Dec 31, 2019

In this Fanbase Feature, the Fanbase Press staff and special guests Matthew Aaron (the award-winning LGBTQ filmmaker of the film, Landline) and Jake Thomas (writer and filmmaker - Shedding) participate in a thorough retrospective discussion regarding Spider-Man: The Animated Series (1994) in light of the series' 25th anniversary, with topics including the show's themes, the talented voice cast, how it laid the track for the superhero universes of the MCU and CW shows, and more. (Beware: SPOILERS for Spider-Man: The Animated Series abound in this panel discussion!)

Dec 26, 2019

In this Fanbase Feature, the Fanbase Press staff and special guests Justin Peniston (Hunter Black, Avengers Assemble) and Jason Inman (Ringo-nominated comic book writer, co-host of Geek History Lessons) participate in a thorough discussion regarding the newly completed first season of HBO's Watchmen (2019), with topics including the series' message regarding appropriation, the impressive performances by the talented ensemble cast, whether there should be a second season, and more! (Beware: SPOILERS for Watchmen abound in this panel discussion!)

Dec 24, 2019

In this Fanbase Feature, the Fanbase Press staff and special guests Jonathan Latt (Author, The Geek) and Claire Thorne (Author of A Geek's Guide to Cross-Stitch: Journeys in Space) participate in a thorough retrospective discussion regarding The Abyss (1989) in light of the film's 30th anniversary, with topics including the movie's themes, the difficult shoot that pushed the cast to its brink, the adjustments made for the Special Edition of the film, and more. (Beware: SPOILERS for The Abyss abound in this panel discussion!)

Dec 23, 2019

In this Fanbase Feature, the Fanbase Press staff and special guests Justin Peniston (Hunter Black, Avengers Assemble) and Phillip Kelly (Fanbase Press Contributor) participate in a thorough discussion regarding the newly released feature film, Star Wars: Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker (2019), with topics including how the film operates as a final chapter in the Skywalker Saga, how the character of Ben Solo speaks to the topic of suicidality, reactions to the final word on Rey's origin, and more! (Beware: SPOILERS for Star Wars: Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker abound in this panel discussion!)

Dec 20, 2019

In this Fanbase Feature, the Fanbase Press staff and special guests Ross Tallent (Visual and SFX Artist, Titans, The Boys) and Claire Thorne (Author of A Geek's Guide to Cross-Stitch: Journeys in Space) participate in a thorough retrospective discussion regarding Dead Poets Society (1989) in light of the film's 30th anniversary, with topics including the movie's themes and messages, the legacy of actor Robin William's performance, and more. (Beware: SPOILERS for Dead Poets Society abound in this panel discussion!)

Dec 17, 2019

In this Fanbase Feature, the Fanbase Press staff and special guest Paul Pakler (co-host - Paul and Corey Cross the Streams, Quality Time with Family Ties) participate in a thorough retrospective discussion regarding UHF (1989) in light of the film's 30th anniversary, with topics including the movie's fantastic cast of characters, the themes of socialism, whether the humor still holds up today, and more. (Beware: SPOILERS for UHF abound in this panel discussion!)

Dec 16, 2019

In the Season 4 finale episode, the Fanbase Press staff provides a thoughtful retrospective, looking back at 2019 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 2020 with more podcast excitement, especially in light of Fanbase Press’ year-long 10th anniversary celebration.  Stay tuned to the Fanbase Press website for updates regarding the launch of Season 5 for The Fanbase Weekly. Happy holidays!

Dec 13, 2019

In this Fanbase Feature, the Fanbase Press staff and special guests Don Aguillo (Fanbase Press' The Sequels, Scout Comics' Rise), Daryl Smith (co-host, The Story Geeks podcast), and Nick Duke (co-host, The Story Geeks podcast) participate in a thorough retrospective discussion regarding the Buffy the Vampire Slayer TV spinoff, Angel (1999), in light of the TV series' 20th anniversary, with topics including the series' themes of young adult development, the focus on redemption, the performances of the talented cast, and more. (Beware: SPOILERS for Angel abound in this panel discussion!)

Dec 9, 2019

In the latest episode, the Fanbase Press staff welcomes guests Charlie Stickney (writer, White Ash) and Gabe Cheng (writer, For Molly / Fanbase Press Contributor) to discuss the latest geek news stories of the week, including a look back at the work of Star Trek's D.C. Fontana, the impact of spoiler culture in the past decade, the "problem" with Superman movies, and the Best Comics of 2019 (according to The Comics Beat).

Nov 25, 2019

In the latest episode, the Fanbase Press staff welcomes guests Katherine Street (writer/director - Cycles) and Damian Dicarlo (co-host - Retro Game Night Podcast) to discuss the latest geek news stories of the week, including why Fury Road may be the film of the decade, how an historic court ruling may change movie theatres as we know them, how DC Comics' new Green Lantern series is venturing into Afrofuturism, and the 5 biggest horror trends from this decade.

Nov 18, 2019

In the latest episode, the Fanbase Press staff welcomes guests Jason Inman and Ashley V. Robinson (comics creators - Science!, Jupiter Jet / founders - Jawiin Comics Drive) to discuss the latest geek news stories of the week, including honoring comics journalist Tom Spurgeon, how HBO's Watchmen has better served its female characters, whether The Mandalorian is continuing Star Wars' themes, and our weekly trailer roundup with What If?, Harley Quinn, and Crisis on Infinite Earths.

Nov 11, 2019

In the latest episode, the Fanbase Press staff welcomes guest Kayden Phoenix (creator/writer - Jalisco) to discuss the latest geek news stories of the week, including the lasting impact of V for Vendetta, why we continue to get more reboots from Hollywood, another dire warning about the climate crisis from the scientific community, and our weekly trailer roundup featuring The Invisible Man and Color Out of Space.

Nov 4, 2019

In the latest episode, the Fanbase Press staff welcomes guests JPG and Alix Katherine (co-founders, Geek Say What Podcast Network) to discuss the latest geek news stories of the week, including when the MCU will be ready for another long-form story, why the Game of Thrones creators fled Star Wars, the latest turmoil at Heavy Metal, and our weekly trailer roundup featuring The Mandalorian, The Witcher, and Dracula.

Nov 4, 2019

In this Fanbase Feature, the Fanbase Press staff participate in a thorough discussion regarding the newly released feature film, Terminator: Dark Fate (2019), with topics including a look back at Terminator film franchise, the return of Linda Hamilton to her iconic role as Sarah Connor, the implications of the new "savior" of humanity, and more! (Beware: SPOILERS for Terminator: Dark Fate abound in this panel discussion!)

Oct 28, 2019

In the latest episode, the Fanbase Press staff welcomes guests Jordan Hart (writer/artist, Stranger Things: Visions from the Upside Down, Doppelgänger, Terminarch, and Middle School Earth) and Justin Harder (founder, Claus Studios; writer/artist, Stranger Things: Visions from the Upside Down, Middle School Earth) to discuss the latest geek news stories of the week, including the final trailer for Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, putting the debate between Scorsese and Marvel movies to rest, whether Marvel movies should be "sexy," and the evolution of Blade.

Oct 21, 2019

In the latest episode, the Fanbase Press staff welcomes guest Chris "Doc" Wyatt (writer/director/producer - Alien Bones, Spider-Man, Star Wars Resistance) to discuss the latest geek news stories of the week, including how Kevin Feige's Marvel promotion will impact comics and TV, the future of Reylo in The Rise of Skywalker, the role of Rorschach in HBO's Watchmen, and whether The Wolf Man created the first cinematic universe

Oct 7, 2019

In the latest episode, the Fanbase Press staff welcomes guests Gregory Crafts and Jenn Scuderi Crafts (Theatre Unleashed, Never Ever Land) and filmmaker Paul J. Salamoff (Encounter) to discuss the latest geek news stories of the week, including whether we're ready for NASA to find life on Mars, Marvel's "End" to its popular characters, why The Twilight Zone is more relevant than ever, and our weekly trailer roundup with Birds of Prey, War of the Worlds, and Terminator: Dark Fate.

Sep 30, 2019

In the latest episode, the Fanbase Press staff welcomes guests Alexx Calise and Dennise Morehouse (Batfarm) to discuss the latest geek news stories of the week, including the speculation about Kevin Feige's Star Wars film, the new Spider-Man deal between Sony and Disney, whether we should purposefully contaminate Mars, and the controversy surrounding the Joker film and its impact on others.

Sep 27, 2019

In this Fanbase Feature, the Fanbase Press staff participate in a thorough retrospective discussion regarding Moon (2009) in light of the film's 10th anniversary, with topics including the film's low-budget approach, the themes and messages of the film, actor Sam Rockwell's outstanding performance, and more. (Beware: SPOILERS for Moon abound in this panel discussion!)

Sep 25, 2019

In this Fanbase Feature, Fanbase Press President Bryant Dillon chats with award-winning TV writer/produce Phillip Kennedy Johnson (Warlords of Appalachia, Last Sons of America) regarding his upcoming fantasy series, The Last God, from DC Black Label, what he's cooking up for the new Marvel Zombies: Respawn series, his experiences writing from franchise titles like The Power of The Dark Crystal, his background as both a musician and a member of the U.S. military and how that has influenced his writing, and much more.

Sep 23, 2019

In the latest episode, the Fanbase Press staff welcomes guest Livio Ramondelli (IDW's Transformers, The Kill Lock) to discuss the latest geek news stories of the week, including the recent "raid" of Area 51, the backlash to a remake of The Princess Bride, why we need more near-future sci-fi movies, and remembering musician/artist Daniel Johnston.

Sep 20, 2019

In this Fanbase Feature, the Fanbase Press staff participate in a thorough retrospective discussion regarding Galaxy Quest (1999) in light of the film's 20th anniversary, with topics including how well the film has aged, its cast of characters, if there should be a Galaxy Quest sequel, and more (Beware: SPOILERS for Galaxy Quest abound in this panel discussion!)

Sep 18, 2019

In this Fanbase Feature, Fanbase Press Editor-in-Chief Barbra Dillon chats with award-winning TV writer/producer Peter Murrieta (Wizards of Waverly Place, One Day at a Time, Greetings from Tuscon, Mr. Iglesias) regarding his path towards writing and producing for television, his incredible dedication to creating new pathways for Latinx creators in Hollywood both in front of and behind the camera, his advice for aspiring creators, and more.

Sep 16, 2019

In the latest episode, the Fanbase Press staff welcomes guest Russell Nohelty (founder/creator, Wannabe Press, Ichabod Jones) to discuss the latest geek news stories of the week, including the fallacy behind our "addiction" to technology, Jon Favreau's interest in uniting Star Wars canon with Star Wars Legends, what viewers should expect from the Battle at Big Rock, and our weekly trailer roundup with Little Monsters, Are You Afraid of the Dark?, and Doctor Sleep.

Sep 9, 2019

In this Fanbase Feature, Fanbase Press Editor-in-Chief Barbra Dillon chats with comic book writer and Michigan State University professor Ryan Claytor and For Amusement Only, the E.M. and Bingo Pinball Podcast host Nick Baldridge regarding the release of Coin-Op Carnival, a 64-page print publication that is the only source for full-color, completely illustrated content documenting the history and stories surrounding electro-mechanical coin-operated amusement devices.

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