In this Fanbase Feature, The Fanbase Weekly co-host Bryant Dillon is joined by special guests Erica Harrell (writer - Fanbase Press' Nuclear Power, Telltale Games' The Walking Dead: Michonne) and Erik Amaya (co-host, Tread Perilously) to participate in a thorough discussion regarding Escape from New York (1981) in light of the film's 40th anniversary, with topics including the film's depiction of the post-apocalyptic, how the John Carpenter flick was inspired by the events of Watergate, what makes Kurt Russell's Snake Plissken an iconic genre character, and more. (Beware: SPOILERS for Escape from New York abound in this panel discussion!)
In this 12-episode Fanbase Feature mini-series, Through the Ring - A Focus on The Expanse TV Series will provide an in-depth analysis of the hit sci-fi television series created by Mark Fergus and Hawk Ostby (and based on James S.A. Corey’s novels of the same name). Hosted by the POPSKL Podcasters, their analysis will not only explore the themes of The Expanse, but also the overall impact that sci-fi stories can impart on their audiences. In this special episode, POPSKL chats with actor Wes Chatham who plays fan-favorite character Amos on the series. They discuss what makes Amos tick, how much improvising is allowed, how they went about creating the family dynamic between the crew of the Roci, and which half of writing team Wes likes best.
In the latest episode, The Fanbase Weekly co-hosts welcome special guests David M. Booher (writer/co-creator - Canto, Killer Queens) and Gabe Cheng (writer - For Molly / co-host - Another Lousy Millennium podcast) to discuss the latest geek news stories of the week, including the original plot points in the Captain America: The First Avenger screenplay, whether space tourism is a waste, reactions to Masters of the Universe fax toxicity, and whether the new Dune trailer will appeal to mass audiences.
In this Fanbase Feature, The Fanbase Weekly co-hosts Barbra Dillon, Justin Peniston, and Phillip Kelly are joined by special guest David Avallone (writer - Drawing Blood, Dynamite's Bettie Page) to participate in a thorough discussion regarding Captain America: The First Avenger (2011) in light of the film's 10th anniversary, with topics including the film's messages on cynicism and earnestness, the strength of Red Skull as a villain, the logic behind Steve Rogers' final plunge into the ice, and more. (Beware: SPOILERS for Captain America: The First Avenger abound in this panel discussion!)
In this Fanbase Feature, The Fanbase Weekly co-hosts Bryant Dillon and Claire Thorne are joined by special guests Tilly & Susan Bridges (writers - Action Lab's Killswitch, Executive Producers of Pendant Productions) to participate in a thorough discussion regarding the recently released first season of the Disney+ series, Loki (2021), with topics including the show's themes of determinism vs. free will, Loki's romantic relationship with his own variant, and more. (Beware: SPOILERS for Loki: Season 1 abound in this panel discussion!)
In this Fanbase Feature, The Fanbase Weekly co-hosts Barbra Dillon, Justin Peniston, and Phillip Kelly are joined by special guest Desirée Proctor (writer - Fanbase Press' Nuclear Power, Telltale Games' The Walking Dead: Michonne) to participate in a thorough discussion regarding Marvel Studios' Black Widow (2021) in light of the film's recent release, with topics including film's messages surrounding family, the strength of female representation present in the film, the outstanding ensemble cast, and more. (Beware: SPOILERS for Black Widow abound in this panel discussion!)
In this 12-episode Fanbase Feature mini-series, Through the Ring - A Focus on The Expanse TV Series will provide an in-depth analysis of the hit sci-fi television series created by Mark Fergus and Hawk Ostby (and based on James S.A. Corey’s novels of the same name). In this special episode, POPSKL chats with Eisner-nominated writer Corinna Bechko about the four-part The Expanse comic book series from BOOM! Studios which takes place between the fourth and fifth seasons of the television series. Bechko discusses how much freedom she had to create, how she captured the voices of the characters, and how she went about exploring two female leads in a new and fresh way.
In the latest episode, The Fanbase Weekly co-hosts welcome special guests Desirée Proctor, Erica Harrell, and Lynne Yoshii (creative team, Nuclear Power) to discuss the latest geek news stories of the week, including the cultural phenom that is Shark Week, whether a career in comics is possible, reactions to Loki, and the anniversary of Alien.
In this 12-episode Fanbase Feature mini-series, Through the Ring - A Focus on The Expanse TV Series will provide an in-depth analysis of the hit sci-fi television series created by Mark Fergus and Hawk Ostby (and based on James S.A. Corey’s novels of the same name). Hosted by the POPSKL Podcasters, their analysis will not only explore the themes of The Expanse, but also the overall impact that sci-fi stories can impart on their audiences. In this discussion they tackle episodes 6-10 of the fifth season.
In the latest episode, The Fanbase Weekly co-hosts welcome special guests Sandy King Carpenter (Editor/CEO - Storm King Productions) and Neo Edmund (writer - John Carpenter Presents Storm Kids: Grimms Town Terror Tales - Rise of the Candy Creeper) to discuss the latest geek news stories of the week, including honoring the passing of Richard Donner, why the Terminator franchise is about more than killer robots, the future for SDCC, and our weekly trailer roundup featuring Marvel's What If?, Val, and Star Wars: Visions.
In this 12-episode Fanbase Feature mini-series, Through the Ring - A Focus on The Expanse TV Series will provide an in-depth analysis of the hit sci-fi television series created by Mark Fergus and Hawk Ostby (and based on James S.A. Corey’s novels of the same name). Hosted by the POPSKL Podcasters, their analysis will not only explore the themes of The Expanse, but also the overall impact that sci-fi stories can impart on their audiences. In this discussion they tackle episodes 1-5 of the fifth season.
In this 12-episode Fanbase Feature mini-series, Through the Ring - A Focus on The Expanse TV Series will provide an in-depth analysis of the hit sci-fi television series created by Mark Fergus and Hawk Ostby (and based on James S.A. Corey’s novels of the same name). Hosted by the POPSKL Podcasters, their analysis will not only explore the themes of The Expanse, but also the overall impact that sci-fi stories can impart on their audiences. In this discussion they tackle episodes 6-10 of the fourth season.