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The Fanbase Weekly PodcastFanbase Feature: PREDATOR: BADLANDS Panel DiscussionIn this Fanbase Feature, The Fanbase Weekly co-host Bryant Dillon is joined by special guests Kraig Rasmussen (graphic novelist – Sojourners, Technopolis), David Accampo (writer – Fanbase Press' The Margins, Lost Angels, Spectral: A Showcase of Fear), Travis Rivas (founder – Super-Abled Comics, writer – Accidental Aliens, The Unstoppable Cherub), and Phillip Kelly (Fanbase Press Contributor, co-host – POPSKL Podcast Group) to participate in a thorough discussion regarding Predator: Badlands (2025) in light of the film's recent release, with topics including how the film works with a Yuatja protagonist, what it reveals about Yuatja culture, how the themes reflect the current culture war of what true strength i...
2025-11-152h 28
The Fanbase Weekly PodcastFanbase Feature: PREDATOR: KILLER OF KILLERS Panel DiscussionIn this Fanbase Feature, The Fanbase Weekly co-host Bryant Dillon is joined by special guests Kraig Rasmussen (graphic novelist – Sojourners, Technopolis), David Accampo (writer – Fanbase Press' The Margins, Lost Angels, Spectral: A Showcase of Fear), Steve Prince (writer, creator – Monster Matador), and Phillip Kelly (Fanbase Press Contributor, co-host – POPSKL Podcast Group) to participate in a thorough discussion regarding Predator: Killer of Killers (2025) in light of the film's recent release, with topics including how the animated anthology advances the Predator mythology, what the film says thematically in regards to the concept of honor, what we can learn as storytellers from the film, and...
2025-06-102h 04
The Fanbase3-Peat PossiBILLities: Mahomes Magic, Bills Heartbreak & Ref Madness | The FanBase Ep. 033-Peat PossiBILLities: Mahomes Magic, Bills Heartbreak & Ref Madness | The FanBase Podcast Ep. 3 Description:Welcome back, Fanbase Fam! 🎙️ In Episode 3 of The FanBase Podcast, we dive into the insanity that is the NFL Playoffs. We’ve got Patrick Mahomes doing his best wizard impersonation, the Bills finding new ways to break hearts, and the refs proving once again that they’re the true MVPs of chaos. What’s Cooking in Episode 3:🍗 Chef Mahomes vs. Chef Allen: Who’s serving up a three-peat, and who’s just serving Ls?🤡 Refs Gone Wild: Conspiracy theories, missed calls, and a...
2025-02-0358 min
The Fanbase Weekly PodcastFanbase Feature: WHITE CHRISTMAS 70th Anniversary Panel DiscussionIn this Fanbase Feature, The Fanbase Weekly co-host Barbra Dillon and special guests Craig Miller (original Director of Fan Relations at Lucasfilm, writer – Star Wars Memories, More Movie Memories), Norm Harper (writer – Fanbase Press' The Sequels, Haphaven / LEGO blogger), Amanda Donahue (artist – Fanbase Press' The Margins), and Paul Pakler (co-host – Paul and Corey Cross the Streams, Quality Time with Family Ties, writer – Hobo Code) participate in a thorough discussion regarding White Christmas (1954) in light of the film's 70th anniversary, with topics including how the film differs from other Christmas films, how it reflects American culture and in what ways, the allure o...
2024-12-271h 23
The Fanbase Weekly PodcastFanbase Feature: STAR WARS: THE ACOLYTE S1 Panel DiscussionIn 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), Hannibal Tabu (co-writer of Humanoids' MPLS Sound, The Sundering: The Nation Beneath Our Feet), Phillip Kelly (Fanbase Press Contributor, The POPSKL Podcast Group), and Art Ebuen (Emmy Award-winning animator, writer – California, Inc.) participate in a thorough discussion regarding Star Wars: The Acolyte (2004) in light of the first season's recent conclusion, with topics including whether the series is too sympathetic to the Sith, how the show de-mythologizes the "heroic" Jedi Knights, whether we're defined by...
2024-07-222h 33
The Fanbase Weekly PodcastFanbase Feature: ALIENS: MUSIC OF THE SPEARS 30th Anniversary Panel DiscussionIn 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), Jack Phoenix (librarian, writer - Maximizing the Impact of Comics in Your Library: Graphic Novels, Manga, and More), and Phillip Kelly (Fanbase Press Contributor, The POPSKL Podcast Group) participate in a thorough discussion regarding Aliens: Music of the Spears (1994) in light of the comic book mini-series' 30th anniversary, with topics including what the book has to say about self-destruction and the artistic process, the artistic flexibility of the xenomorph design, what an artisti...
2024-02-232h 03
The Fanbase Weekly PodcastFanbase Feature: HOCUS POCUS 30th Anniversary Panel DiscussionIn 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 a...
2023-10-061h 17
The Fanbase Weekly PodcastFanbase Feature: CHRISTINE 40th Anniversary Panel DiscussionIn 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!)
2023-08-251h 53
The Fanbase Weekly PodcastFanbase Feature: INDIANA JONES AND THE DIAL OF DESTINY Panel DiscussionIn this Fanbase Feature, The Fanbase Weekly co-host Bryant Dillon and special guests David Avallone (writer – Drawing Blood, Elvira in Horrorland) and Phillip Kelly (Fanbase Press Contributor, The POPSKL Podcast Group) participate in a thorough discussion regarding Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny (2023) in light of the film's recent release, with topics including how well the film's MacGuffin works, why it's important to see our iconic heroes grapple with old age, and more. (Beware: SPOILERS for Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny abound in this panel discussion!)
2023-07-082h 12
The Fanbase Weekly PodcastFanbase Feature: STAR WARS: EPISODE VI - RETURN OF THE JEDI 40th Anniversary Panel DiscussionIn this Fanbase Feature, The Fanbase Weekly co-host Bryant Dillon and special guests Charles de Lauzirika (Filmmaker & DVD/Blu-ray producer - Assembly Cut restoration of Alien 3, Final Cut restoration of Blade Runner), Madeline Weber (BFA in Animation and minors in Art History and Philosophy), and Phillip Kelly (Fanbase Press Contributor, The POPSKL Podcast Group) participate in a thorough discussion regarding Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi (1983) in light of the film's 40th anniversary, with topics including the film's standout moments, whether Han Solo's death would have made a stronger film, if Darth Vader is truly redeemed b...
2023-05-261h 59The Fanbase Weekly PodcastFanbase Feature: X2: X-MEN UNITED 20th Anniversary Panel DiscussionIn this Fanbase Feature, The Fanbase Weekly co-host Bryant Dillon and special guests Michael Poisson (writer - Robot Chicken, Netflix's Raising Dion, The CW's Tom Swift, and Fanbase Press' The Arcs), Don Aguillo (artist - Todd McFarlane's Spawn, Scout Comics' Rise, Fanbase Press' The Sequels, co-founder of In Hiatus Studios), and Raf Salazar (freelance artist / In Hiatus Studios co-founder) participate in a thorough discussion regarding X2: X-Men United (2003) in light of the film's 20th anniversary, with topics including the film's standout moments, the character of Jason Stryker and what the film has to say about the trauma delivered by p...
2023-05-191h 59The Fanbase Weekly PodcastFanbase Feature: IRON MAN 3 10th Anniversary Panel DiscussionIn this Fanbase Feature, The Fanbase Weekly co-host Bryant Dillon is joined by special guests Desirée Proctor (writer - Fanbase Press' Nuclear Power, Telltale Games' The Walking Dead: Michonne, Peacock's Lopez vs. Lopez) and David Accampo (writer - Fanbase Press' The Margins, Lost Angels, Spectral: A Showcase of Fear) participate in a thorough discussion regarding Iron Man 3 (2013) in light of the film's 10th anniversary, with topics including the film's focus on the hero's struggle with PTSD, what Ben Knigsley's Mandarin says about the United States' fear of terrorism and the post-truth era we find ourselves in, if Iron Ma...
2023-04-211h 33The Fanbase Weekly PodcastFanbase Feature: FIRE IN THE SKY 30th Anniversary Panel DiscussionIn this Fanbase Feature, The Fanbase Weekly co-host Bryant Dillon is joined by special guests Jordan Hart (writer - Terminarch, Fanbase Press' Ripple Effects) and Phillip Kelley (Fanbase Press Contributor, The POPSKL Podcast Group) participate in a thorough discussion regarding Fire in the Sky (1993) in light of the film's 30th anniversary, with topics including the panelists' personal beliefs regarding alien abductions, whether it matters if this film is based on a true story, and more. (Beware: SPOILERS for Fire in the Sky abound in this panel discussion!)
2023-03-101h 39The Fanbase Weekly PodcastFanbase Feature: THE DARK CRYSTAL 40th Anniversary Panel DiscussionIn this Fanbase Feature, The Fanbase Weekly co-host Bryant Dillon and special guests Craig Miller (publicity consultant on The Dark Crystal, original Director of Fan Relations at Lucasfilm, writer - Star Wars Memories), Corinna Bechko (writer - Green Lantern: Earth One, Avatar: Adapt or Die), and Norm Harper (writer - Fanbase Press' The Sequels, Haphaven / LEGO blogger) participate in a thorough discussion regarding The Dark Crystal (1982) in light of the film's 40th anniversary, with topics including the film's groundbreaking puppetry, Jim Henson's belief that it is unhealthy for children never to be afraid, the film's thematic inspiration from Jane Robe...
2022-12-291h 31The Fanbase Weekly PodcastFanbase Feature: BATMAN RETURNS 30th Anniversary Panel DiscussionIn this Fanbase Feature, The Fanbase Weekly co-host Bryant Dillon and special guests Corinna Bechko (writer - Green Lantern: Earth One, Avatar: Adapt or Die) and David Accampo (writer - Fanbase Press' The Margins, Lost Angels) participate in a thorough discussion regarding Batman Returns (1992) in light of the film's 30th anniversary, with topics including how the film has been re-evaluated in recent years, why the film should be considered a "Christmas movie," and more. (Beware: SPOILERS for Batman Returns abound in this panel discussion!)
2022-12-271h 28The Fanbase Weekly PodcastFanbase Feature: THE MUPPET CHRISTMAS CAROL 30th Anniversary Panel DiscussionIn this Fanbase Feature, The Fanbase Weekly co-host Barbra Dillon and special guests Amanda Donahue (artist - Fanbase Press' The Margins) and Norm Harper (writer - Fanbase Press' The Sequels, Haphaven / LEGO blogger) participate in a thorough discussion regarding The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992) in light of the film's 30th anniversary, with topics including how the film has aged in the past three decades, the significance of the changing roles of the puppeteers behind some of the most beloved Muppets, and more. (Beware: SPOILERS for The Muppet Christmas Carol abound in this panel discussion!)
2022-12-261h 12
The Fanbase Weekly PodcastFanbase Feature: STAR WARS Celebration 2022: "This Is the Way: The Mandalorian and Joseph Campbell" Panel DiscussionIn this Fanbase Feature, we invite you to listen in on the "This Is the Way: The Mandalorian and Joseph Campbell" panel from Star Wars Celebration 2022. John Bucher (Creative Director for the Joseph Campbell Foundation) moderated the panel (originally recorded on Saturday, May 28th, 2022), during which panelists Barbra Dillon (Fanbase Press Editor-in-Chief, The Fanbase Weekly podcast co-host), Thomas Parham, Ph.D. (Professor - Palm Beach Atlantic University, Screenwriter), and Torri Yates-Orr (Emmy-nominated History & Mythology Communicator) discussed the thematic way in which The Mandalorian both honors and evolves classic Star Wars and its use of Campbell's "Hero's Journey." (Beware: SPOILERS f...
2022-12-101h 05
The Fanbase Weekly PodcastFanbase Feature: BRAM STOKER'S DRACULA 30th Anniversary Panel DiscussionIn this Fanbase Feature, The Fanbase Weekly co-host Bryant Dillon is joined by special guests Corinna Bechko (writer - Green Lantern: Earth One, Aliens/Vampirella) and Don Aguillo (artist - Todd McFarlane's Spawn, Scout Comics' Rise, Fanbase Press' The Sequels, co-founder of In Hiatus Studios) to participate in a thorough discussion regarding Bram Stoker's Dracula (1992) in light of the film's 30th anniversary, with topics including how the film plays differently after the experience of a global pandemic, whether the film is truly a "zombie flick," how it kicked off a resurgence of the zombie genre that lasted for over a...
2022-12-031h 54The Fanbase Weekly PodcastFanbase Feature: BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER 30th Anniversary Panel DiscussionIn this Fanbase Feature, The Fanbase Weekly co-host Bryant Dillon is joined by special guests Cynthia Wang (Associate Professor at Cal State LA, Founder of The Arqive), Don Aguillo (artist - Todd McFarlane's Spawn, Scout Comics' Rise, Fanbase Press' The Sequels, co-founder of In Hiatus Studios), and Raf Salazar (freelance artist, co-founder of In Hiatus Studios) to participate in a thorough discussion regarding Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1992) in light of the film's 30th anniversary, with topics including the differences in Slayer/Watcher mythology between the film and TV series, the "ickiness" of Buffy's vampiric presence-indicating cramps, if the film's...
2022-10-082h 02The Fanbase Weekly PodcastFanbase Feature: THE DARK KNIGHT RISES 10th Anniversary Panel DiscussionIn this Fanbase Feature, The Fanbase Weekly co-host Bryant Dillon is joined by special guests Don Aguillo (artist - Todd McFarlane's Spawn, Scout Comics' Rise, Fanbase Press' The Sequels, co-founder of In Hiatus Studios), Raf Salazar (freelance artist, co-founder of In Hiatus Studios), and Susan Lee (Founder of the Women on the Dark Side panel, creator of Wraith of Love) to participate in a thorough discussion regarding The Dark Knight Rises (2012) in light of the film's 10th anniversary, with topics including its standout moments, how the plot is even more prescient in today's political climate, and more. (Beware: SPOILERS...
2022-07-301h 56The Fanbase Weekly PodcastFanbase Feature: E.T.: THE EXTRA-TERRESTRIAL 40th Anniversary Panel DiscussionIn this Fanbase Feature, The Fanbase Weekly co-host Bryant Dillon is joined by special guests Norm Harper (writer - Fanbase Press' The Sequels, Haphaven / LEGO blogger) and Ben Ragunton (podcast host - The Two Gay Geeks) to participate in a thorough discussion regarding E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial (1982) in light of the film's 40th anniversary, with topics including how director Steven Spielberg's own childhood experiences surrounding his parent's divorce served as the film's inspiration, the controversial changes made for the 20th anniversary's "Special Edition" edit, the dark and disturbing potential sequel that was never produced, and more. (Beware: SPOILERS for E...
2022-06-201h 42The Fanbase Weekly PodcastFanbase Feature: ALIEN 3 30th Anniversary Panel DiscussionIn this Fanbase Feature, The Fanbase Weekly co-host Bryant Dillon is joined by special guests Charles de Lauzirika (Filmmaker & DVD/Blu-ray producer - Assembly Cut restoration of Alien 3, Final Cut restoration of Blade Runner), David Accampo (writer - Fanbase Press' The Margins, Lost Angels), and Phillip Kelly (Fanbase Press Contributor, The POPSKL Podcast Group) to participate in a thorough discussion regarding Alien 3 (1992) in light of the film's 30th anniversary, with topics including the film's thematic message regarding how we grapple with our own mortality, why the deaths of Hicks and Newt are unforgivable for so many fans, what other...
2022-06-062h 06The Fanbase Weekly PodcastFanbase Feature: POLTERGEIST 40th Anniversary Panel DiscussionIn this Fanbase Feature, The Fanbase Weekly co-host Bryant Dillon is joined by special guests David Accampo (writer - Fanbase Press' The Margins, Lost Angels), Corinna Bechko (writer - Avatar: Adapt or Die, Green Lantern: Earth One), and Don Aguillo (artist - Scout Comics' Rise, Fanbase Press' The Sequels, Todd McFarlane's Spawn & King Spawn, co-founder of In Hiatus Studios) to participate in a thorough discussion regarding Poltergeist (1982) in light of the film's 40th anniversary, with topics including the how the film holds up four decades later, the long debate over whether Steven Spielberg is the film's true director, the...
2022-06-041h 41The Fanbase Weekly PodcastFanbase Feature: CONAN THE BARBARIAN 40th Anniversary Panel DiscussionIn this Fanbase Feature, The Fanbase Weekly co-host Bryant Dillon is joined by special guests David Accampo (writer - Fanbase Press' The Margins, Lost Angels), David Avallone (writer - Drawing Blood, Elvira: Mistress of the Dark), and Jason Inman (writer - Super Best Friend, Jupiter Jet / podcast host - Geek History Lesson) to participate in a thorough discussion regarding Conan the Barbarian (1982) in light of the film's 40th anniversary, with topics including the true message of the "riddle of steel," the historic inspiration of Thusla Doom, the film's themes of hyper-masculine individualism and its effect on young male audience...
2022-05-252h 01The Fanbase Weekly PodcastFanbase Feature: THE AVENGERS 10th Anniversary Panel DiscussionIn this Fanbase Feature, The Fanbase Weekly co-hosts Bryant Dillon and Claire Thorne are joined by special guests Desirée Proctor (writer - Fanbase Press' Nuclear Power, Telltale Games' The Walking Dead: Michonne, Disney+'s Ultra Violet and Black Scorpion), Don Aguillo (artist - Scout Comics' Rise, Fanbase Press' The Sequels, Todd McFarlane's Spawn & King Spawn, co-founder of In Hiatus Studios), and David Pepose (writer - Savage Avengers, Spencer & Locke, Scout's Honor) to participate in a thorough discussion regarding The Avengers (2012) in light of the film's 10th anniversary, with topics including the thematic message of "family" in the film, standout m...
2022-04-291h 36The Fanbase Weekly PodcastFanbase Feature: THE THING 40th Anniversary Panel DiscussionIn this Fanbase Feature, The Fanbase Weekly co-host Bryant Dillon is joined by special guests Amanda Donahue (artist - Fanbase Press' The Margins), David Accampo (writer - Fanbase Press' The Margins, Lost Angels), and Justin Robinson (writer - City of Devils, podcast host - Tread Perilously) to participate in a thorough discussion regarding The Thing (1982) in light of the film's 40th anniversary, with topics including the thematic messages of the film, the concept and execution of the film's iconic creature, what the panelists really believe is going on in that final scene, and more. (Beware: SPOILERS for The Thing abound...
2022-04-221h 43The Fanbase Weekly PodcastFanbase Feature: BLADE II 20th Anniversary Panel DiscussionIn this Fanbase Feature, The Fanbase Weekly co-host Bryant Dillon and special guests Jordan Hart (writer - Terminarch, Fanbase Press' Ripple Effects) and Ashley V. Robinson (writer, Aurora and the Eagle / podcast host - Geek History Lesson) participate in a thorough discussion regarding Blade II (2002) in light of the film's 20th anniversary, with topics including what director Guillermo Del Toro brought to the franchise, what made the Reaper creatures so successfully creepy, what the Marvel Cinematic Universe can learn from Blade II, and more. (Beware: SPOILERS for Blade II abound in this panel discussion!)
2022-03-251h 30
The Fanbase Weekly PodcastFanbase Feature: THE MATRIX RESURRECTIONS (2021) Panel DiscussionIn this Fanbase Feature, The Fanbase Weekly co-host Bryant Dillon is joined by special guests Tilly Bridges (writer - Action Lab's Killswitch, Executive Producer of Pendant Productions) and Phillip Kelly (Fanbase Press Contributor, member of The POPSKL Podcast Group) to participate in a thorough discussion regarding The Matrix Resurrections (2021) in light of the film's recent release, with topics including whether the film's "meta" elements work, the trans allergory that runs throughout the entire Matrix franchise, the new cast members, and more. (Beware: SPOILERS for The Matrix Resurrections abound in this panel discussion!)
2022-01-031h 39
The Fanbase Weekly PodcastFanbase Feature: HOOK 30th Anniversary Panel DiscussionIn this Fanbase Feature, The Fanbase Weekly co-host Bryant Dillon is joined by special guests Amanda Donahue (artist - Fanbase Press' The Margins), Desirée Proctor (writer - Fanbase Press' Nuclear Power, Telltale Games' The Walking Dead: Michonne), and Stefano Terry (writer/artist - Fanbase Press' The Gamma Gals) to participate in a thorough discussion regarding Hook (1991) in light of the film's 30th anniversary, with topics including the Peter Pan character's enduring legacy, director Steven Spielberg's personal connection with Pan and thematic focus on troubled father/son relationships in his filmography, and more. (Beware: SPOILERS for Hook abound in t...
2021-12-231h 23
The Fanbase Weekly PodcastEpisode #188 - The Fanbase Weekly (2021: Year in Review)In the Season 6 finale episode, the Fanbase Press staff provides a thoughtful retrospective, looking back at 2021 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 2022 with more podcast excitement. Stay tuned to the Fanbase Press website for updates regarding the launch of Season 7 for The Fanbase Weekly. Happy holidays!
2021-12-141h 24
The Fanbase Weekly PodcastFanbase Feature: THE LORD OF THE RINGS 20th Anniversary Panel DiscussionIn this Fanbase Feature, The Fanbase Weekly co-hosts Bryant Dillon and Claire Thorne 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 The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) in light of the film's 20th anniversary, with topics including the film's themes and standout moments, how the special effects have aged in the past two decades, and more. (Beware: SPOILERS for The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring abound in this panel discussion!)
2021-11-291h 39
The Fanbase Weekly PodcastFanbase Feature: BATMAN VERSUS PREDATOR 30th Anniversary Panel DiscussionIn this Fanbase Feature, The Fanbase Weekly co-hosts Bryant Dillon and Phillip Kelly are joined by special guest David Accampo (writer - Fanbase Press' The Margins, Lost Angels) to participate in a thorough discussion regarding Batman Versus Predator (1991) in light of the iconic comic series' 30th anniversary, with topics including the whether the crossover holds up 30 years later, which Marvel superheroes should take on the alien hunter, whether it's time for a cinematic adaptation, and more. (Beware: SPOILERS for Batman Versus Predator abound in this panel discussion!)
2021-09-241h 23
The Fanbase Weekly PodcastFanbase Feature: SHANG-CHI AND THE LEGEND OF THE TEN RINGS (2021) Panel DiscussionIn this Fanbase Feature, The Fanbase Weekly co-hosts Bryant Dillon, Justin Peniston, and Phillip Kelly are joined by special guests Don Aguillo (artist - Scout Comics' Rise, Fanbase Press' The Sequels, co-founder of In Hiatus Studios), Raf Salazar (freelance artist, co-founder of In Hiatus Studios), Susan Lee (Founder of the Women on the Dark Side Film Festival, creator of Wraith of Love) to participate in a thorough discussion regarding Marvel Studios' Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021) in light of the film's recent release, with topics including how the films differs from other MCU entries, the themes...
2021-09-121h 43
The Fanbase Weekly PodcastFanbase Feature: TERMINATOR 2 30th Anniversary Panel DiscussionIn this Fanbase Feature, The Fanbase Weekly co-hosts Bryant Dillon, Justin Peniston, and Phillip Kelly are joined by special guest David Accampo (writer - Fanbase Press' The Margins, Lost Angels) to participate in a thorough discussion regarding Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991) in light of the film's 30th anniversary, with topics including the importance of the father/son bond formed between the Terminator and a young John Connor, the film's ominous villain played by actor Robert Patrick, the sequels that followed, and more. (Beware: SPOILERS for Terminator 2: Judgment Day abound in this panel discussion!)
2021-08-271h 36
The Fanbase Weekly PodcastFanbase Feature: ESCAPE FROM NEW YORK 40th Anniversary Panel DiscussionIn 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!)
2021-07-311h 23
The Fanbase Weekly PodcastFanbase Feature: BLACK WIDOW (2021) Panel DiscussionIn 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!)
2021-07-221h 30
The Fanbase Weekly PodcastFanbase Feature: INDIANA JONES AND THE RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK 40th Anniversary Panel DiscussionIn this Fanbase Feature, The Fanbase Weekly co-hosts Bryant Dillon, Justin Peniston, and Phillip Kelly are joined by special guest David Accampo (writer - Fanbase Press' The Margins, Lost Angels) to participate in a thorough discussion regarding Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) in light of the film's 40th anniversary, with topics including what makes Indiana Jones an iconic hero, the controversy surrounding Indy's relationship with a teenage Marion, how the film reflects on the field of archeology, and more. (Beware: SPOILERS for Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark abound in this panel...
2021-06-191h 41
The Fanbase Weekly PodcastFanbase Feature: WILLY WONKA 50th Anniversary Panel DiscussionIn this Fanbase Feature, The Fanbase Weekly co-hosts Bryant Dillon and Phillip Kelly are joined by special guests Desirée Proctor (writer - Fanbase Press' Nuclear Power, Telltale Games' The Walking Dead: Michonne), David Accampo (writer - Fanbase Press' The Margins, Lost Angels), and Chris Rubin (owner - Bubbles and Things Soaps) to participate in a thorough discussion regarding Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (1971) in light of the film's 50th anniversary, with topics including the film's sometimes abusive depiction of Willy Wonka, the panelists' opinions on the best Wonka candies in the film, the themes of class structure a...
2021-06-071h 26
The Fanbase Weekly PodcastFanbase Feature: THOR 10th Anniversary Panel DiscussionIn this Fanbase Feature, The Fanbase Weekly co-hosts Bryant Dillon, Justin Peniston, and Phillip Kelly are joined by special guests Desirée Proctor (writer - Fanbase Press' Nuclear Power, Telltale Games' The Walking Dead: Michonne) and Stefano Terry (writer - Fanbase Press' The Gamma Gals, associate game designer - Marvel Strikeforce) to participate in a thorough discussion regarding Thor (2011) in light of the film's 10th anniversary, with topics including Thor's noticeably bleached blonde eyebrows, the depiction of the fantasy realm of Asgard, the plot's Shakespearean family drama, and more. (Beware: SPOILERS for Thor abound in this panel discussion!)
2021-04-231h 35
The Fanbase Weekly PodcastFanbase Feature: THE GREAT MUPPET CAPER 40th Anniversary Panel DiscussionIn this Fanbase Feature, The Fanbase Weekly co-hosts Barbra Dillon and Phillip Kelly are joined by special guests Norm Harper (writer - Fanbase Press' The Sequels, Rikki) and Paul Pakler (podcaster - Paul and Corey Cross the Streams) to participate in a thorough discussion regarding The Great Muppet Caper (1991) in light of the film's 40th anniversary, with topics including the meta nature of the Muppet movies, the amazing puppetry skills of Jim Henson and his team, the comedy present in the film, and more. (Beware: SPOILERS for The Great Muppet Caper abound in this panel discussion!)
2021-04-1758 min
The Fanbase Weekly PodcastFanbase Feature: ZACK SNYDER'S JUSTICE LEAGUE Panel DiscussionIn this Fanbase Feature, The Fanbase Weekly co-hosts Bryant Dillon and Phillip Kelly are joined by special guests David Accampo (writer - Fanbase Press' The Margins, Lost Angels), Tilly Bridges (writer - Action Lab's Killswitch, Executive Producer of Pendant Productions), and Scott Rubin (writer - Naming Your Little Geek, the upcoming Naming Your Little All-Star) to participate in a thorough discussion regarding the recently released film, Zack Snyder's Justice League (2021), with topics including comparisons to the theatrical cut, the length and aspect ratio of the film, thoughts on the apocalyptic epilogue, and more (Beware: SPOILERS for Zack Snyder's Justice...
2021-03-291h 57
The Fanbase Weekly PodcastFanbase Feature: WANDAVISION Panel DiscussionIn this Fanbase Feature, The Fanbase Weekly co-hosts Barbra Dillon, Justin Peniston, Claire Thorne, and Phillip Kelly are joined by special guest David Accampo (writer - Fanbase Press' The Margins, Lost Angels) to participate in a thorough discussion regarding the recently released Disney+ series, WandaVision (2021), with topics including the show's exploration of grief, the performances from the talented cast, why this story is important in the face to the COVID-19 pandemic, and more. (Beware: SPOILERS for WandaVision abound in this panel discussion!)
2021-03-201h 53
The Fanbase Weekly PodcastFanbase Feature: TMNT II 30th Anniversary Panel DiscussionIn this Fanbase Feature, The Fanbase Weekly co-hosts Bryant Dillon and Phillip Kelly (writer, filmmaker, and Fanbase Press Contributor) are joined by special guest Damian Dicarlo (Retro Game Night podcast, Making a Geek podcast) to participate in a thorough discussion regarding Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze (1991) in light of the film's 30th anniversary, with topics including the decision to make the film less brooding and violent than the original, the adjustments to the cast, and more. (Beware: SPOILERS for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II abound in this panel discussion!)
2021-03-011h 28
The Fanbase Weekly PodcastFanbase Feature: THX 1138 50th Anniversary Panel DiscussionIn this Fanbase Feature, The Fanbase Weekly co-hosts Bryant Dillon and Phillip Kelly (writer, filmmaker, and Fanbase Press Contributor) are joined by special guests Craig Miller (Star Wars Memories, Former Director of Fan Relations at Lucasfilm) and Gavin Hignight (writer - Star Wars: Resistance, Transformers: War for Cybertron) to participate in a thorough discussion regarding THX 1138 (1971) in light of the film's 50th anniversary, with topics including the timely nature of the film's themes, what the film reveals about filmmaker George Lucas and his pre-Star Wars ambitions and interests, and more. (Beware: SPOILERS for THX 1138 abound in this panel discussion!)
2021-02-231h 28
The Fanbase Weekly PodcastFanbase Feature: STAR WARS: THE MANDALORIAN S2 Panel DiscussionIn this Fanbase Feature, The Fanbase Weekly co-hosts Bryant Dillon and Claire Thorne are joined by special guests Sean Foster (Fanbase Press Graphic Designer) and Chris Thorne (sketch card artist - The Walking Dead, Star Wars) to participate in a thorough discussion regarding Star Wars: The Mandalorian - Season 2 (2020) in light of the streaming series' recent season finale release, with topics including this season's many exciting reveals, the series' accessibility to new Star Wars fans, whether the show can work without Grogu, and more. (Beware: SPOILERS for Star Wars: The Mandalorian abound in this panel discussion!)
2020-12-311h 51
The Fanbase Weekly PodcastFanbase Feature: WONDER WOMAN: 1984 Panel DiscussionIn this Fanbase Feature, The Fanbase Weekly co-hosts Bryant Dillon and Claire Thorne are joined by special guest Justin Peniston (writer - Hunter Black, Avengers Assemble, and Fanbase Press Contributor) to participate in a thorough discussion regarding Wonder Woman: 1984 (2020) in light of the film's recent release, with topics including the film's plot, Wonder Woman's super powers displayed onscreen, the consent issues surrounding Steve Trevor's return, and more. (Beware: SPOILERS for Wonder Woman: 1984 abound in this panel discussion!)
2020-12-291h 44
The Fanbase Weekly PodcastFanbase Feature: TRON: LEGACY 10th Anniversary Panel DiscussionIn this Fanbase Feature, Fanbase Press co-founders Barbra and Bryant Dillon and special guests Phillip Kelly (writer, filmmaker, and Fanbase Press Contributor), Drew Siragusa (co-host, The Fanbase Weekly), Justin Peniston (writer - Hunter Black, Avengers Assemble, and Fanbase Press Contributor), and Chris Thorne (sketch card artist - The Walking Dead, Star Wars) participate in a thorough retrospective discussion regarding Tron: Legacy (2010) in light of the film's 10th anniversary, with topics including the film's plot, the impressive special effects, the mind-blowing score by Daft Punk, and more. (Beware: SPOILERS for Tron: Legacy abound in this panel discussion!)
2020-12-171h 31
The Fanbase Weekly PodcastFanbase Feature: STAR WARS and the Theme of Redemption Panel DiscussionIn this Fanbase Feature, Fanbase Press co-founder Bryant Dillon and special guests Phillip Kelly (writer, filmmaker, and Fanbase Press Contributor) and Justin Peniston (writer - Hunter Black, Avengers Assemble, Fanbase Press Contributor) participate in a discussion regarding the Star Wars franchise and the themes of redemption and forgiveness, with topics including why redemption stories are universally important, the best representations of redemption in Star Wars, and more. (Beware: SPOILERS for the Star Wars franchise abound in this panel discussion!)
2020-12-112h 12
The Fanbase Weekly PodcastEpisode #159 - The Fanbase WeeklyIn the Season 5 finale episode, the Fanbase Press staff provides a thoughtful retrospective, looking back at 2020 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 2021 with more podcast excitement. Stay tuned to the Fanbase Press website for updates regarding the launch of Season 6 for The Fanbase Weekly. Happy holidays!
2020-12-071h 19
The Fanbase Weekly PodcastFanbase Feature: EDWAR SCISSORHANDS 30th Anniversary Panel DiscussionIn this Fanbase Feature, Fanbase Press co-founders Barbra and Bryant Dillon and special guests Phillip Kelly (writer, filmmaker, and Fanbase Press Contributor) and and Sandra Dimas (co-host - The Story Geeks podcast) participate in a thorough retrospective discussion regarding Edward Scissorhands (1990) in light of the film's 30th anniversary, with topics including the inspiration for the film, its enchanting score by Danny Elfman, the talented cast, and more. (Beware: SPOILERS for Edward Scissorhands abound in this panel discussion!)
2020-12-051h 22
The Fanbase Weekly PodcastFanbase Feature: PREDATOR 2 30th Anniversary Panel DiscussionIn this Fanbase Feature, Fanbase Press co-founders Barbra and Bryant Dillon and special guests Phillip Kelly (writer, filmmaker, and Fanbase Press Contributor) and Janet Joyce Holden (writer - Carousel, Blood Paternal series) participate in a thorough retrospective discussion regarding Predator 2 (1990) in light of the film's 30th anniversary, with topics including the film's depiction of a near-future Los Angeles, its additions to and expansion of Predator mythology, and more. (Beware: SPOILERS for Predator 2 abound in this panel discussion!)
2020-11-201h 13
The Fanbase Weekly PodcastFanbase Feature: UNBREAKABLE 20th Anniversary Panel DiscussionIn this Fanbase Feature, Fanbase Press co-founders Barbra and Bryant Dillon and special guests Phillip Kelly (writer, filmmaker, and Fanbase Press Contributor), Justin Peniston (writer - Hunter Black and Fanbase Press Contributor), and D.J. Kirkbride (writer - Amelia Cole, Once and Future Queen) participate in a thorough retrospective discussion regarding Unbreakable (2000) in light of the film's 20th anniversary, with topics including the film's deconstruction of the superhero genre, the theme of finding one's place in the world, the film's relation to the comic book medium, and more. (Beware: SPOILERS for Unbreakable abound in this panel discussion!)
2020-11-131h 39
The Fanbase Weekly PodcastFanbase Feature: THE SOCIAL NETWORK 10th Anniversary Panel DiscussionIn this Fanbase Feature, Fanbase Press co-founders Barbra and Bryant Dillon and special guests Phillip Kelly (writer, filmmaker, and Fanbase Press Contributor), Chris Spicer (Fanbase Press Contributor), and Allen Carter (Founder of Carter Comics, creator of Damn Tourists and Cosmic Force) participate in a thorough retrospective discussion regarding The Social Network (2010) in light of the film's 10th anniversary, with topics including the film's accuracy in the depiction of Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg, how social media has affected our lives over the past decade, the potential of a sequel, and more. (Beware: SPOILERS for The Social Network abound in this panel...
2020-10-161h 14
The Fanbase Weekly PodcastFanbase Feature: ALIEN VS. PREDATOR 30th Anniversary Panel DiscussionIn this Fanbase Feature, Fanbase Press co-founder Bryant Dillon and special guests Phillip Kelly (writer, filmmaker, and Fanbase Press Contributor) and Patrick Greene (award-winning composer, co-host of the Perfect Organism, Shoulder of Orion, and Just Winging It podcasts) participate in a thorough retrospective discussion regarding Dark Horse Comics' original Alien vs. Predator (1990) limited comic series in light of its 30th anniversary, with topics including their feelings on the lead character of Machiko Noguchi, the cinematic art styles of Phil Norwood and Chris Warner, their feelings on what the comics series added to the Alien and Predator mythology, and more...
2020-09-301h 23
The Fanbase Weekly PodcastFanbase Feature: TERMINATOR: THE BURNING EARTH 30th Anniversary Panel DiscussionIn this Fanbase Feature, Fanbase Press co-founder Bryant Dillon and special guests Phillip Kelly (writer, filmmaker, and Fanbase Press Contributor) and David Accampo (writer - The Margins, Lost Angels) participate in a thorough retrospective discussion regarding Terminator: The Burning Earth (1990) in light of the comic series' 30th anniversary, with topics including the discussion that the book was comic legend Alex Ross' first published work, how being produced with only one Terminator film in existence affected the plot, the depiction of character of John Connor, and more. (Beware: SPOILERS for Terminator: The Burning Earth abound in this panel discussion!)
2020-09-291h 29
The Fanbase Weekly PodcastFanbase Feature: Meet Fanbase Press Contributor Claire ThorneAs part of Fanbase Press' 10th anniversary, we want to highlight a few of the incredibly amazing (and geeky) individuals who make up the Fanbase Press staff and contributors. In this Fanbase Feature, Fanbase Press President Bryant Dillon interviews Fanbase Press Contributor Claire Thorne regarding being a co-host of the The Fanbase Weekly podcast, her work as creator of A Geek's Guide to Cross-Stitch: Journeys in Space - Fanbase Press' first geeky craft book, and more.
2020-09-261h 08
The Fanbase Weekly PodcastFanbase Feature: ARACHNOPHOBIA 30th Anniversary Panel DiscussionIn this Fanbase Feature, Fanbase Press co-founders Barbra and Bryant Dillon and special guests Phillip Kelly (writer, filmmaker, and Fanbase Press Contributor), Josh Henamen (writer - Bigfoot: Sword of the Earthman), Michael Tanner (co-creator of Oni Press' Junior Braves of the Apocalypse, co-host of the Burn After Pitching Podcast), and Sean Foster (Fanbase Press Graphic Designer) participate in a thorough retrospective discussion regarding Arachnophobia (1990) in light of the film's 30th anniversary, with topics including the film's real-life spider performances, the film's exploration of human's fear of arachnids, the amazing cast of characters, and more. (Beware: SPOILERS for Arachnophobia abound...
2020-09-241h 17
The Fanbase Weekly PodcastFanbase Feature: TOTAL RECALL 30th Anniversary Panel DiscussionIn this Fanbase Feature, Fanbase Press co-founders Barbra and Bryant Dillon and special guests Phillip Kelly (writer, filmmaker, and Fanbase Press Contributor), Justin Peniston (writer - Hunter Black, Avengers Assemble), and Chris Thorne (sketch card artist - The Walking Dead, Star Wars) participate in a thorough retrospective discussion regarding Total Recall (1990) in light of the film's 30th anniversary, with topics including the film's tone and themes, the performances of the cast, the uber-violence present in the film and the criticism it received, and more. (Beware: SPOILERS for Total Recall abound in this panel discussion!)
2020-09-181h 21
The Fanbase Weekly PodcastFanbase Feature: BLACK SWAN 10th Anniversary Panel DiscussionIn this Fanbase Feature, Fanbase Press co-founders Barbra and Bryant Dillon and special guests Sandra Dimas (co-host of The Story Geeks podcast), Justin Peniston (writer - Hunter Black, Avengers Assemble), and Fanbase Press' Claire Thorne (A Geek's Guide to Cross-Stitch: Journeys in Space) participate in a thorough retrospective discussion regarding Black Swan (2010) in light of the film's 10th anniversary, with topics including the film's exploration of the artist's ego, how the film works as a companion piece to director Darren Aronofsky's The Wrestler, what the film has to say about the world of professional ballet and other artistic crafts...
2020-08-281h 31
The Fanbase Weekly PodcastFanbase Feature: Meet Fanbase Press Graphic Designer Sean FosterAs part of Fanbase Press' 10th anniversary, we want to highlight a few of the incredibly amazing (and geeky) individuals who make up the Fanbase Press staff and contributors. In this Fanbase Feature, Fanbase Press President Bryant Dillon interviews Fanbase Press Graphic Designer Sean Foster regarding his work as part of the team behind The Fanbase Weekly podcast, his own personal geeky journey with the Star Wars fandom, the college years he shared with Bryant, and more.
2020-08-121h 35
The Fanbase Weekly PodcastEpisode #142 - The Fanbase WeeklyIn the latest episode, The Fanbase Weekly co-hosts welcomes guests Charlie Stickney and David Byrne (co-publishers of Scout Comics) to discuss the latest geek news stories of the week, including Image Comics' new Crossover comic, the controversy of this year's Eisner Awards, the future of Star Trek, and the New Mutants footage at SDCC. As a special treat, listeners of The Fanbase Weekly are able to purchase Scout Comics titles at a discounted rate when using the "FANBASE" discount code in their online store.
2020-07-271h 13
The Fanbase Weekly PodcastFanbase Feature: X-MEN 20th Anniversary Panel DiscussionIn this Fanbase Feature, Fanbase Press co-founders Barbra and Bryant Dillon and special guests Don Aguillo (artist - Scout Comics' Rise, Fanbase Press' The Sequels), Jason Patrick Galit (pop culture critic and "geek educator" - In Quest Of Geek) and Chris Thorne (sketch card artist - Topps, Upper Deck - Star Wars, The Walking Dead, Marvel) participate in a thorough retrospective discussion regarding X-Men (2000) in light of the film's 20th anniversary, with topics including the film's design elements, how the movie's plot uses and changes the character of Rogue, how the film laid the track for the Marvel Cinematic...
2020-07-231h 21
The Fanbase Weekly PodcastFanbase Feature: SWAMP THING 30th Anniversary Panel DiscussionIn this Fanbase Feature, Fanbase Press co-founders Barbra and Bryant Dillon and special guests Steven L. Sears (Swamp Thing co-producer/writer), Tom Blomquist (Swamp Thing producer/writer), and Fanbase Press Contributor Phillip Kelly participate in a thorough retrospective discussion regarding Swamp Thing (1990) in light of the TV series' 30th anniversary, with topics including how the series was "retooled" after the first season, the difficulties in production caused by the suit wore by series lead Dick Durock, the themes explored throughout the series, and more. (Beware: SPOILERS for Swamp Thing abound in this panel discussion!)
2020-07-171h 34
The Fanbase Weekly PodcastFanbase Feature: Meet Fanbase Press Contributor Kevin SharpAs part of Fanbase Press' 10th anniversary, we want to highlight a few of the incredibly amazing (and geeky) individuals who make up the Fanbase Press staff and contributors. In this Fanbase Feature, Fanbase Press President Bryant Dillon interviews Fanbase Press Contributor Kevin Sharp regarding his work on the comic creator-focused interview series known as "Between the Panels," his thoughts on where the comic industry is heading in a post-COVID-19 world, the concept of "Stories Matter," and more.
2020-07-151h 16
The Fanbase Weekly PodcastFanbase Feature: Meet Fanbase Press Senior Contributor Travis LakataAs part of Fanbase Press' 10th anniversary, we want to highlight a few of the incredibly amazing (and geeky) individuals who make up the Fanbase Press staff and contributors. In this Fanbase Feature, Fanbase Press President Bryant Dillon interviews Fanbase Press Senior Contributor Travis Lakata regarding his inspiration for creating the Geeky Parent Guide, his thoughts on the current state of geek culture, his personal affection for Captain Jean-Luc Picard, and more.
2020-07-011h 17
The Fanbase Weekly PodcastFanbase Feature: Meet Fanbase Press Contributor Phillip KellyAs part of Fanbase Press' 10th anniversary, we want to highlight a few of the incredibly amazing (and geeky) individuals who make up the Fanbase Press staff and contributors. In this Fanbase Feature, Fanbase Press President Bryant Dillon interviews Fanbase Press Contributor Phillip Kelly regarding his experiences reviewing comic books and video games, his favorite memories from his time with the Fanbase Press crew, his love of peanut butter, and more.
2020-06-271h 18
The Fanbase Weekly PodcastFanbase Feature: THE BALLAD OF SONGBIRDS AND SNAKES Panel DiscussionIn this Fanbase Feature, Fanbase Press co-founders Barbra and Bryant Dillon and special guests Claire Thorne (writer, A Geek's Guide to Cross-Stitching: Journeys in Space; co-host of The Fanbase Weekly podcast) and Tony Caballero (writer, Magic Beyond Words: The J.K. Rowling Story and The Katniss Chronicles audio drama) participate in a thorough retrospective discussion regarding the recently released Hunger Games prequel novel by author Suzanne Collins, The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes (2020), with topics including how the book changes opinions of the original Hunger Games trilogy, thoughts on Coriolanus Snow as a lead character, the unsettling romance between...
2020-06-251h 58
The Fanbase Weekly PodcastFanbase Feature: SUPERMAN II 40th Anniversary Panel DiscussionIn this Fanbase Feature, Fanbase Press co-founders Barbra and Bryant Dillon and special guests Justin Peniston (Fanbase Press Contributor, Writer - Hunter Black, Avengers Assemble), Jeffrey Bridges (Pendant Productions, Writer - Killswitch), Chris Thorne (Sketch card artist - Star Wars, The Walking Dead) participate in a thorough retrospective discussion regarding Superman II (1980) in light of the film's 40th anniversary, with topics including actor Christopher Reeve's iconic portrayal of the Man of Steel, how the controversial product placement of Marlboro cigarettes in the film led to a congressional investigation, and more. (Beware: SPOILERS for Superman II abound in this panel...
2020-06-181h 18
The Fanbase Weekly PodcastFanbase Feature: Meet Fanbase Press Editorials Manager Michele BrittanyAs part of Fanbase Press' 10th anniversary, we want to highlight a few of the incredibly amazing (and geeky) individuals who make up the Fanbase Press staff and contributors. In this Fanbase Feature, Fanbase Press President Bryant Dillon interviews Michele Brittany, Fanbase Press' Editorials Manager, regarding her experiences in helping to set the course for the company's editorial content, how her background as a pop culture scholar has shaped her creative journey, what it's like to be part of the Fanbase Press Comic-Con crew, and more.
2020-06-121h 26
The Fanbase Weekly PodcastFanbase Feature: IRON MAN 2 20th Anniversary Panel DiscussionIn this Fanbase Feature, Fanbase Press co-founders Barbra and Bryant Dillon and special guests Justin Peniston (writer, Hunter Black, Avengers Assemble) and Travis Lakata (Fanbase Press Senior Contributor - Geeky Parent Guide) participate in a thorough retrospective discussion regarding Iron Man 2 (2000) in light of the film's 20th anniversary, with topics including how the film compares to the rest of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the retconned appearance of Tom Holland's Peter Parker, and more. (Beware: SPOILERS for Iron Man 2 abound in this panel discussion!)
2020-05-291h 12
The Fanbase Weekly PodcastFanbase Feature: Meet Fanbase Press Senior Contributor Drew SiragusaAs part of Fanbase Press' 10th anniversary, we want to highlight a few of the incredibly amazing (and geeky) individuals who make up the Fanbase Press staff and contributors. In this Fanbase Feature, Fanbase Press President Bryant Dillon interviews Drew Siragusa (Fanbase Press Senior Contributor and co-host of The Fanbase Weekly podcast) regarding his memories from his time inside "The Fanbase," his obsession with Doctor Who, how his path led to Fanbase Press, and more.
2020-05-281h 03
The Fanbase Weekly PodcastFanbase Feature: STAR WARS: THE CLONE WARS - S7 Panel DiscussionIn this Fanbase Feature, the Fanbase Press staff and special guests Chris Thorne (sketch card artist - Star Wars, The Walking Dead), Sean Foster (Fanbase Press Graphic Designer), and Phillip Kelly (Fanbase Press Contributor) participate in a thorough discussion regarding the recently released Star Wars: The Clone Wars - Season 7 (2020), with topics including the Ahsoka Tano's final arc, the themes and messages of the final season, interpretations of that haunting closing scene, and more. (Beware: SPOILERS for Star Wars: The Clone Wars - Season 7 abound in this panel discussion!)
2020-05-111h 26
The Fanbase Weekly PodcastFanbase Feature: DICK TRACY 30th Anniversary Panel DiscussionIn this Fanbase Feature, the Fanbase Press staff and special guests Jason Galit (In Quest of Geek), illustrator Cathleen Abalos (Herowood, What We're Meant For), writer David Avallone (Drawing Blood, Elvira: Mistress of the Dark), and Steven Alloway (Fanbase Press Contributor) participate in a thorough retrospective discussion regarding Dick Tracy (1990) in light of the film's 30th anniversary, with topics including the impressive cast, the film's representation of its female characters, the score and music by composer Danny Elfman and songwriter Stephen Sondheim, and more. (Beware: SPOILERS for Dick Tracy abound in this panel discussion!)
2020-05-081h 04
The Fanbase Weekly PodcastFanbase Feature: X-MEN: THE DARK PHOENIX SAGA 40th Anniversary Panel DiscussionIn 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...
2020-04-291h 27
The Fanbase Weekly PodcastFanbase Feature: TMNT 30th Anniversary Panel DiscussionIn this Fanbase Feature, the Fanbase Press staff and special guests David Avallone (writer for Drawing Blood and The Radically Rearranged Ronin Ragdolls for Kevin Eastman Studios), Justin Peniston (co-creator of the hard-boiled fantasy comic Hunter Black), and Sean Foster (Fanbase Press' Graphic Designer) participate in a thorough retrospective discussion regarding Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990) in light of the film's 30th anniversary, with topics including the film's themes of chosen family, the amazing special effects provided by Jim Henson's Creature Shop, each of the panelist's favorite turtle, and more. (Beware: SPOILERS for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles abound in this...
2020-03-131h 13
The Fanbase Weekly PodcastFanbase Feature: BIRDS OF PREY Panel DiscussionIn this Fanbase Feature, the Fanbase Press staff and special guests Steven Alloway (Fanbase Press Contributor) and Susan Lee (Founder of the Women on the Dark Side Film Festival, creator of Wraith of Love) participate in a thorough discussion regarding the recently released feature film, Birds of Prey and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn (2020), with topics including actress Margot Robbie's performance as Harley Quinn, the representation of misogyny in the film, the cause of the poor opening weekend box office, and more! (Beware: SPOILERS for Birds of PRey abound in this panel discussion!)
2020-02-101h 09
The Fanbase Weekly PodcastFanbase Feature: SHADOW OF THE VAMPIRE 20th Anniversary Panel DiscussionIn this Fanbase Feature, the Fanbase Press staff and special guests Chris Thorne (Sketch Card Artist, The Walking Dead, Star Wars), Michele Brittany (Fanbase Press Editorials Manager, Editor of Horror in Space, James Bond and Popular Culture), and Claire Thorne (Author of A Geek's Guide to Cross-Stitch: Journeys in Space) participate in a thorough retrospective discussion regarding Shadow of the Vampire (1999) in light of the film's 20th anniversary, with topics including the movie's message regarding creative obsession, the depiction of the silent movie production process, the source material of the 1922 silent masterpiece Nosferatu, and more. (Beware: SPOILERS for Shadow...
2020-01-222h 12
The Fanbase Weekly PodcastFanbase Feature: THE MANDALORIAN: S1 Panel DiscussionIn this Fanbase Feature, the Fanbase Press staff and special guests Justin Emord (Bassist, Love and a .38), Andre Owens (publisher/writer of The Bovine League, Force Galaxia, The Stoned Age, screenwriter of Reparations), Chris Thorne (Sketch Card Artist - The Walking Dead, Star Wars), and Phillip Kelly (Fanbase Press Contributor) participate in a thorough discussion regarding the newly released Disney+ series, The Mandalorian: Season 1 (2019), with topics including the show's themes, the series influence from the Western and Samurai genres, the cultural event that is "Baby Yoda," and more! (Beware: SPOILERS for The Mandalorian abound in this panel discussion!)
2020-01-021h 18
The Fanbase Weekly PodcastFanbase Feature: STAR WARS: EPISODE IX - THE RISE OF SKYWALKER Panel DiscussionIn 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!)
2019-12-231h 48
The Fanbase Weekly PodcastEpisode #119 - The Fanbase Weekly (Season 4 Finale)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!
2019-12-161h 20
The Fanbase Weekly PodcastFanbase Feature: ANGEL 20th Anniversary Panel DiscussionIn 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!)
2019-12-131h 10
The Fanbase Weekly PodcastEpisode #100 - The Fanbase WeeklyIn the milestone episode, the Fanbase Press staff welcomes new and returning guests to The Fanbase Weekly to celebrate the 100th episode of the podcast! Our guests and co-hosts join in #CelebratingFandoms to honor the momentous occasion. On behalf of all of us at The Fanbase Weekly, we want to thank all of our listeners for their support over the years, as well as our incredible podcast team for their hard work, dedication, and time. Here's to another 100 episodes and beyond!
2019-06-242h 16
The Fanbase Weekly PodcastFanbase Feature: SDCC 2018 - FANBASE PRESS PRESENTS: LATINX COMICS CREATORS & READERS Panel AudioA very special Fanbase Feature! At San Diego Comic-Con 2018, Fanbase Press Editor-in-Chief Barbra Dillon moderated the Fanbase Press Presents: Latinx Comics Creators and Readers panel (originally recorded on Saturday, July 21, 2018) during which Sebastian Kadlecik (Quince) and Comadres y Comics hosts Kristen Parraz, Sara Bazan, and Jennifer Lopez discussed the importance of inclusivity and representation in the comic book medium.
2018-10-0251 min
The Fanbase Weekly PodcastFanbase Feature: Comic Con Revolution 2018 - FANBASE PRESS PRESENTS: PLAY IT AGAIN WITH RETRO MODERNISM Panel AudioA very special Fanbase Feature! At Comic Con Revolution 2018, Fanbase Press Editorials Manager Michele Brittany moderated the Fanbase Press Presents: Play it Again with Retro Modernism panel (originally recorded on Saturday, May 19th, 2018) during which Nicholas Diak (McFarland's The New Peplum), Livio Ramondelli (IDW's Transformers), and Tony Fleecs (IDW's My Little Pony) discuss how they have been influenced by retro modernism through their writing and art.
2018-06-1849 min
The Fanbase Weekly PodcastFanbase Feature: Comic Con Revolution 2018 - FANBASE PRESS PRESENTS: WHO LET THE ANIMALS OUT...IN COMICS Panel AudioA very special Fanbase Feature! At Comic Con Revolution 2018, Fanbase Press Editorials Manager Michele Brittany moderated the Fanbase Press Presents: Who Let the Animals Out…in Comics? panel (originally recorded on Sunday, March 20, 2018) during which Sebastian Kadlecik (Penguins vs. Possums), Norm Harper (Rikki), Tony Fleecs (IDW's My Little Pony), and Mike Kunkel (Hero Bear) discuss how animals allow them to explore themes and tell stories in comics.
2018-06-0155 min
The Fanbase Weekly PodcastFanbase Feature: WonderCon 2018 - FANBASE PRESS PRESENTS: LATINX COMICS CREATORS & READERS Panel AudioA very special Fanbase Feature! At WonderCon 2018, Fanbase Press Editor-in-Chief Barbra Dillon moderated the Fanbase Press Presents: Latinx Comics Creators and Readers panel (originally recorded on Saturday, March 24, 2018) during which Sebastian Kadlecik (Quince) and Comadres y Comics hosts Kristen Parraz, Sara Bazan, and Jennifer Lopez discuss the importance of inclusivity and representation in the comic book medium.
2018-04-0654 min
The Fanbase Weekly PodcastFanbase Feature: WonderCon 2018 - FANBASE PRESS PRESENTS: THE ART OF TRADING CARDS Panel AudioA very special Fanbase Feature! At WonderCon 2018, Fanbase Press Editorials Manager Michele Brittany moderated the Fanbase Press Presents: The Art of Trading Cards panel (original recorded on Friday, March 23, 2018) during which panelists Chris Thorne (DC Comics' New 52) and Ashleigh Popplewell (The Walking Dead) discussed their experiences working with Topps, Cryptozoic Entertainment, and other companies to create trading cards that celebrate some of our favorite franchises.
2018-04-0548 min
The Fanbase Weekly PodcastFanbase Feature: WonderCon 2018 - FANBASE PRESS PRESENTS: EXPLORING THEMES OF LEGACY IN STAR WARS Panel AudioA very special Fanbase Feature! At WonderCon 2018, Fanbase Press Editorials Manager Michele Brittany moderated the Fanbase Press Presents: Themes of Legacy in Star Wars panel (original recorded on Friday, March 23, 2018) during which panelists Craig Miller (Star Wars publicist), Dr. Kevin Wetmore, Jr. (Empire Triumphant), Michael Kogge (Everything You Need to Know...), and Livio Ramondelli (Star Wars cover artist) discussed the themes of legacy both from storytelling and academic perspectives within the Star Wars mythos.
2018-04-0548 min
The Fanbase Weekly PodcastFanbase Feature: LBCE 2018 - FANBASE PRESS PRESENTS: EXPLORING THEMES OF LEGACY IN STAR WARS Panel AudioA very special Fanbase Feature! At Long Beach Comic Expo 2018, Fanbase Press Editorials Manager Michele Brittany moderated the Fanbase Press Presents: Themes of Legacy in Star Wars panel (original recorded on Sunday, February 18, 2018) during which panelists Cecil Castellucci (Moving Target: A Princess Leia Adventure), Michael Golden (Star Wars 38: Riders in the Void), Chris Thorne (Topps' Star Wars: The Last Jedi Trading Cards), and Kevin Wetmore (Empire Triumphant: Race, Religion and Rebellion in the Star Wars Films) discussed the themes of legacy both from storytelling and academic perspectives within the Star Wars mythos.
2018-03-0657 min
The Fanbase Weekly PodcastEpisode #052 - The Fanbase WeeklyIn this episode, the Fanbase Press staff celebrates the Season 2 finale of The Fanbase Weekly by looking back at the geek news of 2017 and sharing their favorite geeky moments of the year, their geek heroes, their favorite geeky story, and what they are most looking forward to in 2018. Thank you to all of our listeners for another great season! The Fanbase Weekly will return for Season 3 in early 2018! Stay tuned for details!
2017-12-181h 09
The Fanbase Weekly PodcastFanbase Feature: LACC 2017 - FANBASE PRESS PRESENTS: THINGS THAT GO BUMP IN HORROR COMICS Panel AudioA very special Fanbase Feature! At LA Comic Con 2017, Fanbase Press Editorials Manager Michele Brittany moderated the Fanbase Press Presents: Things That Go Bump in Horror Comics panel (original recorded on Sunday, October 29, 2017) during which panelists Megan Hutchison (Rockstars, Will o' the Wisp), Scott Johnson, Fanbase Press' Bryant Dillon (Something Animal, Identity Thief), and David Blake Lucarelli (The Children's Vampire Hunting Brigade) discussed what inspires them to write and illustrate horror in the comic book medium, the creative benefits and challenges of working in this genre, and what they envision for the future of horror comics.
2017-11-101h 03
The Fanbase Weekly PodcastFanbase Feature: LACC 2017 - FANBASE PRESS PRESENTS: THE IMPACT OF LATINX CREATORS Panel AudioA very special Fanbase Feature! At LA Comic Con 2017, Comics on Comics host Juan-Manuel Rocha moderated the Fanbase Press Presents: The Impact of Latinx Creators and Readers panel (original recorded on Saturday, October 28, 2017) during which panelists Barbra Dillon (Fanbase Press Editor-in-Chief, Quince), Kristen Parraz (Comadres y Comics, Hi De Ho Comics), and Jennifer Lopez (Comadres y Comics, Hi De Ho Comics) discussed the importance of inclusivity and representation in the comic book medium by way of Latinx creators and readers.
2017-11-0853 min
The Fanbase Weekly PodcastFanbase Feature: LBCC 2017 - FANBASE PRESS PRESENTS: THINGS THAT GO BUMP IN HORROR COMICS Panel AudioA very special Fanbase Feature! At Long Beach Comic Con 2017, Fanbase Press Editorials Manager Michele Brittany moderated the Fanbase Press Presents: Things That Go Bump in Horror Comics panel (original recorded on Saturday, September 2, 2017) during which panelists Bryant Dillon (Something Animal, Identity Thief), David Lucarelli (The Children's Vampire Hunting Brigade), Dave Crosland (Invader Zim), and David Gallaher and Steve Ellis (High Moon) shared how they began their careers in horror comics, the challenges and benefits of working in this genre, as well as their thoughts on the future of horror comics.
2017-09-1955 min
The Fanbase Weekly PodcastFanbase Feature: SDCC 2017 - FANBASE PRESS PRESENTS: INTRODUCING QUINCE Panel AudioA very special Fanbase Feature! At San Diego Comic-Con 2017, Fanbase Press Editor-in-Chief Barbra Dillon moderated the Fanbase Press Presents: Introducing Quince panel (original recorded on Saturday, July 22, 2017) during which Quince creators Kit Steinkellner (Writer, Z: The Beginning of Everything), Emma Steinkellner (Artist, Ayzenberg), and Sebastian Kadlecik (Creator, Penguins vs. Possums) discussed their bilingual comic book series, the importance of inclusivity and representation in the comic book medium, and more.
2017-07-2751 min
The Fanbase Weekly PodcastFanbase Feature: Kristine Chester In-Depth InterviewIn this Fanbase Feature (and in recognition of LGBTQ History Month), Fanbase Press President Bryant Dillon talks with Fanbase Press Senior Contributor Kristine Chester about her experiences as a member of the transgender community, the growing transgender presence in geekdom, and much more.
2016-10-062h 56
The Fanbase Weekly PodcastFanbase Feature: Robert Weiner In-Depth InterviewIn this Fanbase Feature (and installment in Fanbase Press' #BatmanDay 2016 celebration), Fanbase Press Editorials Manager Michele Brittany spoke with Robert Weiner about the conception and longevity of the Caped Crusader as a leading popular culture icon in comics, film, video games, television, and many other media outlets. Weiner, the Humanities Librarian at Texas Tech University, is the author and editor of several books exploring the cultural impact of many of our favorite fandoms.
2016-09-1634 min
FanBaseFanBase is Back and here to stayHi to everyone, Fanbase the Podcast is back and we are here to STAY. We have a new schedule and it’s going to work. We will be posting 2 shows a month on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month. SO YEA ITS TIME TO GET THE RANDOM BACK IN FANDOM. This show is about MANGA. So sit back and enjoy and its good be back.
2011-03-1801 minFanBaseFanBase Christmas in JanuaryHello to all our loyal and new listeners, yes FanBase is back and bigger and better. First we want to let you all know if you didn’t already that FanBase is now on Itunes Also we will be posting new episodes every Thursday. So this is our Christmas episode (yes we know it’s January). We start things off in the FanBase tradition of Dennis Leary’s Merry F…ing Christmas. We talk about how the holidays may be different for geeks and about the moment that drew you too become a geek.We talk about the movie TRON: Le...
2011-01-1601 minFanBaseFanBase Podcast episode 1 The ReturnTyranny reigns on this episode of FanBase, while Krysta is in charge! (Mwahahaha.) While Danny is away in St. Augustine, the rest of the FanBase crew shakes up the format a little bit in our very first privately recorded podcast! But fear not, our Fearless Leader comes back to us in the form of his brand new segment, “Bitchin’ with Danny!”, and makes an appearance with WTF news. This week’s topic is “Obligitory Deaths of Main Characters in Video Games”, with a roundtable on the fitness benefits of motion games. Cheer us on as we struggle to conquer the new podc...
2010-11-2101 minFanBaseFanBase Throw BackIt’s time once again to travel back in times. This time we go back to the original FanBase. Due to an earned she had to run in Miami Noe couldn’t make it to the show so it was back to the original line up Danny Ryde, Krysta, Evil Jeff and Big B. Our boss Dean Piper Interviewed horror punk band The Murder Dolls so things start off a little unusual (for our show) but after the interview were back to our natural random selves. Since it is the first show of the month, Dean gives Danny a whac...
2010-10-2101 min