The Fanbase Weekly Podcast

In the latest episode, The Fanbase Weekly co-hosts welcomes guest Don Aguillo (In Hiatus Studios, cover artist - The Sequels) to discuss the latest geek news stories of the week, including the release of the "Snyder Cut" of Justice League, whether NASA actually found a parallel universe, why Instagram may provide new potential for comics, and our weekly trailer roundup with Tenet and The Old Guard.

In this Fanbase Feature, Fanbase Press co-founders Barbra and Bryant Dillon and special guests Justin Peniston (writer, Hunter Black, Avengers Assemble), Nicholas Diak (pop culture scholar of sword and sandal films, The New Peplum), and James Cotten (filmmaker, Dark Highway Films) participate in a thorough retrospective discussion regarding Gladiator (2000) in light of the film's 20th anniversary, with topics including the film's themes, the importance of historical accuracy in films like this one, and more. (Beware: SPOILERS for Gladiator abound in this panel discussion!)

In the latest episode, the Fanbase Press staff welcomes guests Matt Knowles and Steph Cannon (InSymmetry Creations - Heirs of Isildur, Tales from Nocturnia) to discuss the latest geek news stories of the week, including Boba Fett's return to The Mandalorian, Diamond's attempts to rally the comics industry, The Monster Squad's Andre Gower and his work on the behind-the-scenes documentary Wolfman's Got Nards, and a look back at Infinite Comics.

In this Fanbase Feature, the Fanbase Press staff and special guests Allen Carter (Carter Comics), sketch card artist Chris Thorne (Star Wars, The Walking Dead), and Paul Pakler (Paul and Corey Cross the Streams) participate in a thorough retrospective discussion regarding The Last Dragon (1985) in light of the film's 35th anniversary, with topics including whether the film could be made today, the quality of the film's soundtrack, and more. (Beware: SPOILERS for The Last Dragon abound in this panel discussion!)

In 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!)

In 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!)

In this Fanbase Feature, Fanbase Press co-founders Barbra and Bryant Dillon participate in a thorough discussion regarding the allegedly leaked screenplay for Star Wars: Episode IX - Duel of the Fates (2016) in celebration of Star Wars Day 2020, breaking down the plot of the never-made film, the screenplay's treatment of the main characters of the sequel trilogy, thoughts on this version as an end to the Skywalker Saga, and more! (Beware: SPOILERS for Star Wars: Episode IX - Duel of the Fates abound in this panel discussion!)

In this Fanbase Feature, Fanbase Press Editor-in-Chief Barbra Dillon chats with Dr. Theresa Rojas (Modesto Junior College, The Latinx Comic Arts Festival) about her passion for the comic book medium, her work on the study guide for Quince: The Definitive Bilingual Edition, how she integrates more inclusive comics into her educational work, her forthcoming work in graphic medicine, and more.

In 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 X-Men: The Dark Phoenix Saga abound in this panel discussion!)