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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, 2020
Apr 30, 2020

In this Fanbase Feature, Fanbase Press Editor-in-Chief Barbra Dillon chats with Dr. Theresa Rojas (Modesto Junior College, The Latinx Comic Arts Festival) about her passion for the comic book medium, her work on the study guide for Quince: The Definitive Bilingual Edition, how she integrates more inclusive comics into her educational work, her forthcoming work in graphic medicine, and more.

Apr 29, 2020

In this Fanbase Feature, the Fanbase Press staff and special guests Don Aguillo (Fanbase Press' The Sequels, Scout Comics' Rise), Phillip Kelly (Fanbase Press Contributor), and Chris Thorne (Sketch Card Artist, The Walking Dead, Star Wars) participate in a thorough retrospective discussion regarding Marvel Comics' X-Men: The Dark Phoenix Saga (1980), written by Chris Claremont with art by John Byrne, in light of the comic series' 40th anniversary, with topics including the theme of how absolute power corrupts absolutely, Byrne's character design and visual depictions, the original ending planned for the character of Jean Grey, and more. (Beware: SPOILERS for X-Men: The Dark Phoenix Saga abound in this panel discussion!)

Apr 28, 2020

In this Fanbase Feature, the Fanbase Press staff and special guests Vito Lappicola (So Fast So Furious podcast) and Justin Peniston (Hunter Black, Avengers Assemble) participate in a thorough retrospective discussion regarding The Hunt for Red October (1990) in light of the film's 30th anniversary, with topics including the character of Jack Ryan (and the various actors who have played the part), the film's status as an action film, thoughts on the many dialects and languages present in the movie, and more. (Beware: SPOILERS for The Hunt for Red October abound in this panel discussion!)

Apr 27, 2020

In the latest episode, the Fanbase Press staff welcomes guests Chris Johnson (artist - IDW's TMNT and Star Trek / Earth-2 Comics) and Casey King (actor - Star Trek: Picard) to discuss the latest geek news stories of the week, including closing a plot hole from Back to the Future, how Hollywood will move forward in light of the pandemic, the upcoming Mandalorian documentary on Disney+, and DC's digital expansion and the future of the comics industry.

Apr 21, 2020

In this Fanbase Feature, Fanbase Press co-founders Barbra and Bryant Dillon chat about their personal feelings and relationships with the Star Wars franchise, their favorite characters and why they connect with them, their favorites stories in the Star Wars mythology, as well as their assessments of the current Star Wars fandom and more.

Apr 20, 2020

In the latest episode, the Fanbase Press staff welcomes guests Brian McGackin (author - Broetry, In Case of Death) and Kolleen Carney Hoepfner (Editor-in-Chief - Drunk Monkeys) to discuss the latest geek news stories of the week, including the cancellation of San Diego Comic-Con 2020, Sam Raimi and John Krasinski joining the MCU, which sequel films are better than the original, and Josh Blaylock on rebuilding comics.

Apr 13, 2020

In the latest episode, the Fanbase Press staff welcomes guest Travis Lakata (Geeky Parent Guide, Winey Parent, The Weiland Kershaw Series) to discuss the latest geek news stories of the week, including how Star Trek's 21st century was scary, too, Todd McFarlane's thoughts on saving the comics industry, reliving the theatre reactions to Endgame, and Matt Reeves' take on Batman films.

Apr 9, 2020

In this Fanbase Feature, the Fanbase Press staff and special guests Scott Rubin (author of Naming Your Little Geek: The Complete List of Comic Book, Video Games, Sci-Fi, & Fantasy Names) and Michael Tanner (co-creator of Junior Braves of the Apocalypse for Oni Press, co-host of the Burn After Pitching podcast from The Grand Geek Gathering) participate in a thorough retrospective discussion regarding Kick-Ass (2010) in light of the film's 10th anniversary, with topics including why no one has attempted to be a real-life superhero, the controversy surrounding the film's foul-mouthed and uber-violent 11-year-old vigilante, the differences between the film and the source material, and more. (Beware: SPOILERS for Kick-Ass abound in this panel discussion!)

Apr 7, 2020

In this Fanbase Feature, Fanbase Press Editor-in-Chief Barbra Dillon chats with Frederick Luis Aldama (Distinguished University Professor, Eisner-winning author of Latinx Superheroes in Mainstream Comics) and Sebastian Kadlecik (creator of Eisner-nominated Quince) regarding the current state of Latinx and intersectional inclusivity in the comic book medium, their respective advocacy work in raising awareness for representation through stories like Quince and The Adventures of Chupacabra Charlie, the barriers that exist between diverse creators, stories, and characters and mainstream readers, and more.

Apr 6, 2020

In the latest episode, the Fanbase Press staff welcomes guests Kevin Bides and Kyle McVey (Collector's Paradise) to discuss the latest geek news stories of the week, including our fascination with canon, nerdy activities to keep you occupied during isolation, how COVID-19 is impacting the comics industry, and why sci-fi brings us comfort in uncertain times.

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