The Fanbase Weekly Podcast

In the latest episode, The Fanbase Weekly co-hosts welcome special guests Tom Manning (Eric, Bering Strait) and Gabe Cheng (This Seems Normal, Love at First Bite) to discuss the latest geek news stories of the week, including Kickstarter's NSFW controversy, the role of "deconstructionism" in comics, and Dark Horse's closure of its Things from Another World shops.

In this Fanbase Feature, The Fanbase Weekly co-host Bryant Dillon is joined by special guests David M. Booher (Eisner Award and GLAAD nominated writer - Ghostbusters: Back in Town, Canto, Killer Queens), David Accampo (writer – Fanbase Press' The Margins, Lost Angels, Spectral: A Showcase of Fear), R. E. Nelson (executive editor - Half Evil Comics), and Shane Portman (Emmy-nominated writer/director - Tumble Leaf, Shape Island, Fanbase Press' Shrub) to participate in a thorough discussion regarding Stand by Me (1986) in light of the feature film's 40th anniversary, with topics including how the film authentically depicts pre-teen childhood, the meta-commentary that speaks directly to Stephen King's experiences as an aspiring writer, and more. (Beware: SPOILERS for Stand by Me abound in this panel discussion!)

In the latest episode, The Fanbase Weekly co-hosts welcome special guests Kristine Chester (Heroes of the Hydian Way, The Kingery) and Allen Carter (Carter Comics - Damn Tourists, Cosmic Force) to discuss the latest geek news stories of the week, including the legacy of Gerry Conway, why you should swap doomscrolling for reading comics, and reactions to the Spider-Noir trailer.

In this Fanbase Feature, The Fanbase Weekly co-host Bryant Dillon is joined by special guests Corinna Bechko (writer - The Space Between, Avatar: Adapt or Die) and Dave Baxter (co-host – The Vintertainment Podcast) to participate in a thorough discussion regarding the Alex Garland novel, The Beach (1996), in light of the book's 30th anniversary, with topics including whether the novel is accurately described as Lord of the Flies for Gen X, how the story would need to change if set in current times, the illusion (or delusion) of the concept of "paradise," and more. (Beware: SPOILERS for The Beach abound in this panel discussion!)

In the latest episode, The Fanbase Weekly co-hosts welcome special guests Adam Wallenta (Senior Editor, Papercutz/Mad Cave Studios) and Amit Tisherl and Elliot Sperl (Solar Sisters, Stomping Grounds) to discuss the latest geek news stories of the week, including the impact of Disney's mass layoffs, Steven Spielberg's advocacy for original IPs, and reactions to the "trailer" for Avengers: Doomsday.

In this Fanbase Feature, The Fanbase Weekly co-host Drew Siragusa is joined by special guests Eric Diaz (writer - The Nerdist), David Avallone (writer - Batwheels, Image Comics' Drawing Blood), Art Ebuen (Emmy Award-winning animator, writer – California, Inc.), and Kevin Sharp (Fanbase Press Contributor - "Between the Panels" Interview Series, Editor-in-Chief for Meanwhile ...A Comic Shop Anthology) to participate in a thorough discussion regarding Kingdom Come (1996) in light of the groundbreaking comic book miniseries' 30th anniversary, with topics including the examination of the story as a response to the gritty anti-heroes of the '80s and '90s, what the story has to say in the context of modern-day politics, why readers are interested in seeing the "end times" for their heroes, and more. (Beware: SPOILERS for Kingdom Come abound in this panel discussion!)

In the latest episode, The Fanbase Weekly co-hosts welcome special guests Joseph Illidge (DC's New History of the DC Universe: The Dakota Incident) and Jimmy Gaspero (Penny and the Yeti) to discuss the latest geek news stories of the week, including the return of the superstar artist, why consumers are turning away from AI art, and looking back at Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice 10 years later..

In this Fanbase Feature, The Fanbase Weekly co-host Bryant Dillon is joined by special guests Barbara Kesel (editor – Watchmen, writer - Marvels Snapshots: Avengers, Legends of the Dark Crystal) and David Accampo (writer – Fanbase Press' The Margins, Lost Angels, Spectral: A Showcase of Fear) to participate in a thorough discussion regarding Watchmen (1986) in light of the groundbreaking comic book miniseries' 40th anniversary, with topics including Kesel's memories working as an editor on the book, what the story has to say in the context of modern-day politics, and more. (Beware: SPOILERS for Watchmen abound in this panel discussion!)

In the latest episode, The Fanbase Weekly co-hosts welcome special guests Osy Ikhile (We Who Remain, Black Mirror, Citadel, All American, Heavyweight) and Sarah Cooke (No Spell Lasts Forever #5, The Zelda Awards) to discuss the latest geek news stories of the week, including Hulu's cancellation of the Buffy reboot, the impact of the war with Iran on the comic book industry, and reactions to the Spider-Man: Brand New Day trailer.

In 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), Janet Joyce Holden (writer – Origins of Blood, Carousel), Kraig Rasmussen (graphic novelist – Sojourners, Technopolis), and Justin Peniston (writer - Hunter Black, Sonic Prime, The POPSKL Podcast Group) to participate in a thorough discussion regarding Batman: The Dark Knight Returns (1986) in light of the groundbreaking comic book miniseries' 40th anniversary, with topics including how the book explores the concept of legendary figures, what it reveals about the character of Bruce Wayne/Batman, how the story plays differently in contrast to today's political atmosphere, and more. (Beware: SPOILERS for Batman: The Dark Knight Returns abound in this panel discussion!)