The Fanbase Weekly Podcast

In this Fanbase Feature , the Fanbase Press staff and contributors participate in a thorough discussion regarding Guardians of the Galaxy: Volume 2 , with topics including how the film compared to its predecessors, the impact of its soundtrack and the meaning behind the songs, the lack of strong mother figures within the film (and the MCU as a whole), and more! (Beware: SPOILERS for Guardians of t...

In this episode, the Fanbase Press staff welcomes guest Shequeta Smith (writer,  Rayven Choi ) to discuss the latest geek news stories of the week, including the lack of journalism in the Star Wars universe, the recently released trailers for The Defenders and The Dark Tower , J.K. Rowling's latest apology for a Harry Potter character death , and the continuing backlash over Marvel's Secret Empire...

In this Fanbase Feature, Fanbase Press Editor-in-Chief Barbra Dillon talks with Ross Rockafellow of the Dice for Brains podcast, which creates actual play podcasts and online content with the assistance of tabletop RPGs. Dillon and Rockafellow discuss how he became fascinated by tabletop and other gaming systems, the genesis of Dice for Brains, the format of each episode, how those new to tabletop...

In this Fanbase Feature, Fanbase Press Editor-in-Chief Barbra Dillon talks with television writer Steven L. Sears ( Xena: Warrior Princess, Riptide, The A-Team ) about his incredible career of writing for television's most loved series.  Dillon and Sears discuss how he got his start in the industry, his creative approach to each new project, what he hopes to see more of in the TV landscape, and mu...

In this episode, the Fanbase Press staff welcomes guests Nick Doan (writer) and Gwen Dreyer (Editor)  of the all-ages graphic novel series, Monster Elementary , to discuss the latest geek news stories of the week, including a breakdown of the trailers for Star Wars: Episode VIII - The Last Jedi and Thor: Ragnarok , the controversy surrounding Marvel's X-Men Gold artist, and the sad truth about the...

In this episode, the Fanbase Press staff welcomes guests Kevin Wetmore (Fanbase Press Guest Contributor/actor/director/professor of Theatre Arts/author) and Tyler Tackett (actor - Dragon Ball Z: Light of Hope ) to discuss the latest geek news stories of the week, including whether Joss Whedon will be directing the Batgirl feature film, Marvel's views on diversity , saying goodbye to ComicsAlliance...

In this Fanbase Feature, Fanbase Press Editor-in-Chief Barbra Dillon talks with comic book writer David Pepose about his new comic book series,  Spencer & Locke , which will be released through Action Lab: Danger Zone in April 2017.  Dillon and Pepose discuss the inspiration for the comic book series, his approach to addressing the stigma of mental health, his creative process in working with arti...

In this episode, the Fanbase Press staff welcomes guests Wil Panganiban (Cartoonist, Frank & Steinway )  and  Janet Joyce Holden ( The Origins of Blood series) to discuss the latest geek news stories of the week, including the details of the new Han Solo feature film, whether Sony will tie in the Venom film with the MCU, the similarities between Life and Alien , and remembering Bernie Wrightson .

In this Fanbase Feature, Fanbase Press President Bryant Dillon talks with comic book artist/creator David Crosland about his personal geeky interests, his training and path into the comic industry, his work on titles like Invader Zim , IDW's Scarface: Scarred for Life , and much more.  

In this Fanbase Feature , the Fanbase Press staff and contributors participate in a thorough discussion regarding Kong: Skull Island , with topics including how the film compared to its predecessors, whether monster movies will become the next "cinematic universe, and more! (Beware: SPOILERS for Kong: Skull Island abound in this panel discussion!)

In this episode, the Fanbase Press staff welcomes guests Giulie Speziani (Writer, Cash & Carrie ), Russell Nohelty ( Wannabe Press , Monsters & Other Scary Shit ), and Raz Simonian ( Kimzar Kollectables , Santa Clarita Comic & Toy Expo ) to discuss the latest geek news stories of the week, including honoring Buffy the Vampire Slayer 's 20th anniversary , what movie studios should take away from su...

In this Fanbase Feature , the Fanbase Press staff and contributors participate in a thorough discussion regarding the newest addition to the X-Men cinematic universe, Logan , with topics including how the film compared to its predecessors, where the franchise will continue from here, the themes and character representation within the film, and more!  (Beware: SPOILERS for Logan abound in this pane...

In this episode, the Fanbase Press staff welcomes guests Geoffrey Thorne (Writer,  Ben-10, The Librarians, Leverage ) and Ted Lange IV (Writer/Artist,  Warp Zone ) to discuss the latest geek news stories of the week, including the passing of fan-favorite actor Bill Paxton , what is in store for the X-Men film franchise after Logan , our thoughts on the new Alien: Covenant trailer, and whether audi...

In this Fanbase Feature, Fanbase Press President Bryant Dillon talks with TV/comic book writer Jacob Semahn about his supernatural adventure comic series, Goners , his experiences in the world of television writing, and much more.

In this Fanbase Feature, Fanbase Press President Bryant Dillon talks with comic book artist Georges Jeanty about his work on Dark Horse Comics' Serenity: Leaves on the Wind , his interactions with the Browncoat fan base, his desire to see the crew of everyone's favorite Firefly do their laundry, and much more.

In this episode, the Fanbase Press staff welcomes guest  Leonie O'Moore (Writer/Illustrator,  Lord ) to discuss the latest geek news stories of the week, including the legacy of Richard Hatch , why canon is important to storytelling, our impressions of Legion , and honoring Black History Month and Dwayne McDuffie .  

In this Fanbase Feature, Fanbase Press staffer Sean Foster provided interview questions to voice-over actor James Arnold Taylor (Obi-Wan Kenobi, Star Wars: The Clone Wars ) about his work on the series, defining the character, his other projects, and much more.

In this episode, the Fanbase Press staff welcomes guests David Pepose  (Action Lab: Danger Zone's Spencer & Locke ) and  Ryan Little (Writer,  Monster of the Week, Lonesomes ) to discuss the latest geek news stories of the week, including Mark Hamill's reaction to the Star Wars: Episode VIII title, graphic novels no longer having a best sellers list in the NY Times , Elon Musk's plans for a brain...

In the first episode of Season 2, the Fanbase Press staff welcomes guests Lee Keeler ( Hero Hotel,  Ryan Bartoski's Emotionally Relative Trading Card Guide ) and Jason Inman and Ashley Robinson ( Jupiter Jet ) to discuss the latest geek news stories of the week, including our reactions to the new Power Rangers and Logan trailers, the influence of the Martin Luther King Jr. comic book, the war on s...

In this Fanbase Feature, Fanbase Press Contributor J.C. Ciesielski talks with PlayTable 's John Dempsey about the world's first board game console.  PlayTable is a tabletop gaming console made for playing with a group of people. It's like Netflix for board and card games - imagine having instant access to a library of board games, the ability to learn them in minutes, and create and customize your...

In this Fanbase Feature, Fanbase Press President Bryant Dillon talks with voice-over actor Robert Axelrod (Lord Zedd,  Mighty Morphin Power Rangers ) about his years of experience in working in television and film, his upcoming featured guest appearance at Comic Excitement Convention in Los Angeles, CA, and much more.

In this Fanbase Feature , the Fanbase Press staff and contributors participate in a thorough discussion regarding the newest addition to the Star Wars cinematic universe, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story , with topics including the political nature and overall message of the film, the diversity of its characters, the contrasting tone and style of the film in comparison to its predecessors, and more!

In this season finale episode, the Fanbase Press staff welcomes guests Erik Amaya and Justin Robinson (co-hosts of the  Tread Perilously podcast) for a FANBASE PRESS PODCAST CROSSOVER EVENT to discuss the political nature of Star Wars , DC/Warner Bros.' new Harley Quinn-led feature film , Wonder Woman's departure from the UN, and the state of the comic book industry for 2017.

In this Fanbase Feature , the Fanbase Press staff and contributors participate in a thorough discussion regarding character Saw Gerrera, his appearance in the animated The Clone Wars and the upcoming Rogue One film, why is character arc is important to the Star Wars universe, the themes present in his storyline, and more!

In this episode, the Fanbase Press staff welcomes guests Ryan Sandoval (writer, The D.A.D.D.Y. Complex ), Jim Lujan (animator/filmmaker,  Revengeance ), and Lonnie Millsap (cartoonist,  bacon, Next Time I'll Drive ) to discuss the first dinosaur tail found in amber, the new addition to Batman's backstory , the passing of John Glenn , and the newly released trailer for Spider-Man: Homecoming .