The Fanbase Weekly Podcast

In this Fanbase Feature, the Fanbase Press staff (and special guest Justin Peniston of Hunter Black ) participate in a thorough discussion regarding the newly released shark adventure film,  The Meg (2018), with topics including the inclusivity of the cast, the uneven tone of the film, how the plot may have been improved, and more! ( Beware: SPOILERS for The Meg abound in this panel discussion!)

In this episode, the Fanbase Press staff welcomes guest Candice Colbert (artist, Terminator: Salvation VR Experience / co-host - X-Aspirations podcast) to discuss the latest geek news stories of the week, including the lack of representation for individuals with disabilities in sci-fi (and Hollywood), the Oscars' new category , why Supergirl should be the center of the DC universe, and why Star Wa...

In this episode, the Fanbase Press staff welcomes guest Mairghread Scott (writer, Marvel Rising, Batgirl, The City on the Other Side ) to discuss the latest geek news stories of the week, including why we need to keep looking for signs of intelligent life in space, secrets revealed in the Avengers: Infinity War bonus features, 9 ways to help the lack of diversity in Hollywood, and the escalation o...

In this episode, the Fanbase Press staff welcomes guest Tony Caballero (writer, Magic Beyond Words: The J.K. Rowling Story, The Katniss Chronicles ) to discuss the latest geek news stories of the week, including the biggest winners and losers of SDCC, the new discovery of water on Mars , the impact of James Gunn's firing by Disney, and more info on the Buffy reboot.

In this episode, the Fanbase Press staff welcomes guest Madeleine Holly-Rosing (Creator/writer,  Boston Metaphysical Society , Kickstarter for the Independent Creator ) to discuss the latest geek news stories of the week, including NASA's discovery (and possible destruction ) of organics on Mars, Dark Horse's upcoming Alien 3 comic book series , the reality of Star Wars fatigue , and James Mangold...

In this Fanbase Feature, the Fanbase Press staff (and special guest Justin Peniston of Hunter Black ) participate in a thorough discussion regarding the latest addition to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Ant-Man and the Wasp (2018), with topics including the overall themes of redemption and family, the inclusion of complex female characters in the MCU, and more! ( Beware: SPOILERS for Ant-Man and t...

In this episode, the Fanbase Press staff welcomes guests Jake Thomas and Lex Quarterman ( Shedding feature film) to discuss the latest geek news stories of the week, including Disney's autonomous robot stunt doubles, DC's planned leak of the Batman/Catwoman wedding, the decline of UFO sightings, and a possible link between Kylo Ren and Rey's fighting style.

In this episode, the Fanbase Press staff welcomes guests Kevin Burke and Chris "Doc" Wyatt (producers/writers, Stretch Armstrong and the Flex Fighters, Marvel's Spider-Man ) to discuss the latest geek news stories of the week, including the passing of sci-fi writer Harlan Ellison , DC's upcoming streaming service, why GameStop will soon be selling comics, and our weekly trailer round-up for  The P...

In this episode, the Fanbase Press staff welcomes guests Jonathan Latt ( The Geek ) and Kingslee Purcell ( The Rolex ) to discuss the latest geek news stories of the week, including Lucasfilm's plans for cinematic development, DC Comics reminding readers that Superman is a refugee, the future of Star Trek , and the World Health Organization's announcement on " gaming disorder ."

In this Fanbase Feature, the Fanbase Press staff (and special guest Ani Pandi) participate in a thorough discussion regarding the latest addition to the Jurassic Park franchise, Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom (2018), with topics including the overall themes of corporatization and the morality of creating/destroying life, what brings audiences back to the Jurassic Park franchise with each new film,...

A 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...

In this episode, the Fanbase Press staff welcomes guest Heath Corson ( Justice League Action, Justice League: Throne of Atlantis, Bizarro ) to discuss the latest geek news stories of the week, including the new discoveries of "life" on Mars, Star Wars ' toxic fan culture, Vertigo's relaunch under Mark Doyle, and our weekly trailer round-up for  Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse and Bumblebee .

In this episode, the Fanbase Press staff welcomes guest Ryan Cady ( Magdalena, Warframe ) to discuss the latest geek news stories of the week, including Andrew Lincoln's upcoming departure from The Walking Dead , Netflix's first comic book , Solo 's take on robot rights , and Jamie Foxx's casting in the new Spawn movie.

A 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 a...

In this Fanbase Feature, the Fanbase Press staff and contributors (and special guests Yehudi Mercado of Hero Hotel and Livio Ramondelli of IDW's Transformers ) participate in a thorough discussion regarding the latest addition to the Star Wars mythology, Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018), with topics including Alden Ehrenriech's performance, Lando's pansexuality, how L3-37 changes the franchise's vie...

In this Fanbase Feature, Fanbase Press President Bryant Dillon chats with writer Rachel Beck regarding her work on the cyberpunk book series, The Glitch Logs . Dillon and Beck discuss her inspiration for writing the three-book series, her creative inspirations, her work with audio drama production company StoryForge Productions, and much more.

In this episode, the Fanbase Press staff welcomes guest Jonathan Callan  ( Justice League Action, Raw Data ) to discuss the latest geek news stories of the week, including the NYT 's Westworld -style solution to the "incel" problem, the creators' approach to Cobra Kai , James Cameron's new sci-fi-focused TV series, and our "trailer round-up" for Robin Hood , Ant-Man and the Wasp , and Cloak and Da...

In this Fanbase Feature , the Fanbase Press staff and contributors (and special guest Justin Peniston of Hunter Black ) participate in a thorough discussion regarding the latest addition to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Avengers: Infinity War (2018), with topics including the recurring theme of toxic fatherhood / problematic parental figures, how Malthusianism is reflected in the film (and previo...

In this episode, the Fanbase Press staff welcomes guests Jordan Hart ( Doppelgänger , Alterna Comics) and Justin Harder ( Claus Studios ) to discuss the latest geek news stories of the week, including why the Marvel Cinematic Universe is leaving its TV behind, reactions to the new Venom trailer , LucasFilm's upcoming Star Wars Resistance animated series , and an investigation into the failure of U...

In this episode, the Fanbase Press staff welcomes guest Robert J. Peterson ( California Coldblood Books , The Odds ) to discuss the latest geek news stories of the week, including why Netflix may buy its own movie theaters, Steven Spielberg's upcoming Blackhawk film adaptation from DC Comics, the discovery of a plastic-eating enzyme, and our trailer round-up with Anon, Deadpool 2 , and Jurassic Wo...

In this Fanbase Feature, Fanbase Press President Bryant Dillon chats with comic book creator Jeremy Whitley (Princeless, Thor vs. Hulk, Raven: Pirate Princess ). Dillon and Whitley discuss his path towards writing comics, his creator-owned work on Princeless and Raven: Pirate Princess , and much more.

In this episode, the Fanbase Press staff welcomes guest Jonathan Fesmire (Bodacious Creed, Children of Ratlan) to discuss the latest geek news stories of the week, including why the MCU men don't hug more, the elder abuse claims surrounding Stan Lee, Molly Ringwald's essay on John Hughes' movies in light of the #MeToo movement, and our trailer roundup for Solo and The Meg .

In this Fanbase Feature, Fanbase Press Editor-in-Chief Barbra Dillon chats with comic book writer and artist Matthew Dow Smith (Hellboy, The X-Files, Doctor Who, The October Girl ). Dillon and Dow Smith discuss his path towards writing and illustrating comics, how he balances the two creative duties when approaching a new project, his creator-owned project (The October Girl) , and much more.

A 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 i...

A 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 oth...