The Fanbase Weekly Podcast

In 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 Kraig Rasmussen (graphic novelist - Sojourners, Technopolis) participate in a thorough discussion regarding Aliens/Predator: The Deadliest of the Species (1994) in light of the limited comic book series' 30th anniversary, with topics including what comic legend Chris Claremont brought to the Alien and Predator mythos, the series' exploration of the wealthy elite who exist in the corporate dystopia of the Alien universe, the confusion and complexity surrounding who Ash Parnall really is, and more. (Beware: SPOILERS for Aliens/Predator: The Deadliest of the Species abound in this panel discussion!)

In this Fanbase Feature, The Fanbase Weekly co-host Bryant Dillon participates in a one-on-one interview with special guest Craig Miller (writer – Star Wars Memories, More Movie Memories / original Director of Fan Relations at Lucasfilm / marketing consultant on The Last Starfighter, The Dark Crystal, & more) regarding his recently released book, More Movie Memories (2024), the origins of his career, his thoughts on his own place in pop culture history, his love for and approach to being both a creator and part of fandom, and more.

In the latest episode, The Fanbase Weekly co-hosts welcome special guest Allen Carter of Carter Comics (writer/artist - Damn Tourists) to discuss the latest geek news stories of the week, including the rumor about IDW's move to a $200 page rate, why superhero franchises may have lost their way, and the impact of Star Trek: Picard's Todd Stashwick contributing a foreword to Fanbase Press' upcoming Ripple Effects: The Deluxe Edition.

In this Fanbase Feature, The Fanbase Weekly co-host Barbra Dillon and special guests David M. Booher (Eisner Award-nominated and GLADD Media Award-winning writer – Ghostbuster: Back in Town, Canto, Killer Queens), Amanda Donahue (artist – Fanbase Press’ The Margins), and Jessica Maison (writer, Mary Shelley’s School for Monsters) participate in a thorough discussion regarding Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (2024) in light of the film's recent release, with topics including the panelist's own personal experiences with the original film, how successful the new film works as a sequel, examinations of Tim Burton's creative strengths and weaknesses, and more. (Beware: SPOILERS for Beetlejuice Beetlejuice abound in this panel discussion!)

In the latest episode, The Fanbase Weekly co-hosts welcome special guest Stephanie Cooke (writer - The Racc Pack, Pillow Talk) to discuss the latest geek news stories of the week, including the new path forward for the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund, why so many established film franchises are finding their way to the small screen, and whether the Joker sequel is actually a musical.

In this Fanbase Feature, The Fanbase Weekly co-host Barbra Dillon moderates a one-on-one interview with special guest Ryan Claytor (2024 Eisner Awards judge, professor, cartoonist - A Hunter's Tale, One Bite at a Time) regarding the recent release of his hardcover, One Bite at a Time, which features 20 years of his work on comics, illustration, and design.

In this Fanbase Feature, The Fanbase Weekly co-host Bryant Dillon and special guests Corinna Bechko (writer - The Space Between, Avatar: Adapt or Die), Erik Amaya (Editor-in-Chief of Comicon.com, co-host of the Tread Perilously podcast), and Livio Ramondelli (artist – Skybound & IDW’s Transformer comics, creator of IDW’s The Kill Lock) participate in a thorough discussion regarding Alien: Romulus (2024) in light of the film's recent release, with topics including how the film differs from the other films in the Alien franchise, the controversial cameo in the film, what Romulus means for the future of the franchise, and more. (Beware: SPOILERS for Alien: Romulus abound in this panel discussion!)

In the latest episode, The Fanbase Weekly co-hosts welcome special guests Christopher Reda (writer/publisher - Critical Entertainment) and Cricket "Crix" Lee (actor/writer/podcast host) to discuss the latest geek news stories of the week, including how sci-fi's cautionary tales have failed to curb some technological advancements, why TV seasons need to be longer, and reactions to DC's new comics commercials.

In this Fanbase Feature, The Fanbase Weekly co-host Barbra Dillon and special guests David Avallone (writer – Drawing Blood, Elvira Meets H.P. Lovecraft) and Kevin Sharp (Fanbase Press Contributor - "Between the Panels" Interview Series) participate in a thorough discussion regarding Rear Window (1954) in light of the film's 70th anniversary, with topics including what the film reveals about its director, how it explores humanity's proclivity for voyeurism, how the film reads differently in a modern context, and more. (Beware: SPOILERS for Rear Window abound in this panel discussion!)

A very special Fanbase Feature! At San Diego Comic-Con 2024, Fanbase Press Editor-in-Chief Barbra Dillon moderated “The Pathway to Libraries for Indie Comics” panel (originally recorded on Thursday, July 25, 2024) during which library professionals and indie comics creators discussed how new pathways can be forged to bring diverse, educational, and inclusive indie comics to library patrons everywhere. Panelists included Moni Barrette (director of collection development & publisher relations, LibraryPass), Christina E. Taylor (consulting comics librarian), Jordan Hart (writer, Ripple Effects), Jessica Maison (writer, Mary Shelley’s School for Monsters), and Hillary Chang (branch manager, McCully-Moiliili Public Library).