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!)
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!)
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!)
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!)
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!)
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!)
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!
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!)
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).