The Fanbase Weekly Podcast

In this Fanbase Feature, the Fanbase Press staff and special guests Vito Lappicola (So Fast So Furious podcast) and Justin Peniston (Hunter Black, Avengers Assemble) participate in a thorough retrospective discussion regarding The Hunt for Red October (1990) in light of the film's 30th anniversary, with topics including the character of Jack Ryan (and the various actors who have played the part), the film's status as an action film, thoughts on the many dialects and languages present in the movie, and more. (Beware: SPOILERS for The Hunt for Red October abound in this panel discussion!)

In the latest episode, the Fanbase Press staff welcomes guests Chris Johnson (artist - IDW's TMNT and Star Trek / Earth-2 Comics) and Casey King (actor - Star Trek: Picard) to discuss the latest geek news stories of the week, including closing a plot hole from Back to the Future, how Hollywood will move forward in light of the pandemic, the upcoming Mandalorian documentary on Disney+, and DC's digital expansion and the future of the comics industry.

In this Fanbase Feature, Fanbase Press co-founders Barbra and Bryant Dillon chat about their personal feelings and relationships with the Star Wars franchise, their favorite characters and why they connect with them, their favorites stories in the Star Wars mythology, as well as their assessments of the current Star Wars fandom and more.

In the latest episode, the Fanbase Press staff welcomes guests Brian McGackin (author - Broetry, In Case of Death) and Kolleen Carney Hoepfner (Editor-in-Chief - Drunk Monkeys) to discuss the latest geek news stories of the week, including the cancellation of San Diego Comic-Con 2020, Sam Raimi and John Krasinski joining the MCU, which sequel films are better than the original, and Josh Blaylock on rebuilding comics.

In the latest episode, the Fanbase Press staff welcomes guest Travis Lakata (Geeky Parent Guide, Winey Parent, The Weiland Kershaw Series) to discuss the latest geek news stories of the week, including how Star Trek's 21st century was scary, too, Todd McFarlane's thoughts on saving the comics industry, reliving the theatre reactions to Endgame, and Matt Reeves' take on Batman films.

In this Fanbase Feature, the Fanbase Press staff and special guests Scott Rubin (author of Naming Your Little Geek: The Complete List of Comic Book, Video Games, Sci-Fi, & Fantasy Names) and Michael Tanner (co-creator of Junior Braves of the Apocalypse for Oni Press, co-host of the Burn After Pitching podcast from The Grand Geek Gathering) participate in a thorough retrospective discussion regarding Kick-Ass (2010) in light of the film's 10th anniversary, with topics including why no one has attempted to be a real-life superhero, the controversy surrounding the film's foul-mouthed and uber-violent 11-year-old vigilante, the differences between the film and the source material, and more. (Beware: SPOILERS for Kick-Ass abound in this panel discussion!)

In this Fanbase Feature, Fanbase Press Editor-in-Chief Barbra Dillon chats with Frederick Luis Aldama (Distinguished University Professor, Eisner-winning author of Latinx Superheroes in Mainstream Comics) and Sebastian Kadlecik (creator of Eisner-nominated Quince) regarding the current state of Latinx and intersectional inclusivity in the comic book medium, their respective advocacy work in raising awareness for representation through stories like Quince and The Adventures of Chupacabra Charlie, the barriers that exist between diverse creators, stories, and characters and mainstream readers, and more.

In the latest episode, the Fanbase Press staff welcomes guests Kevin Bides and Kyle McVey (Collector's Paradise) to discuss the latest geek news stories of the week, including our fascination with canon, nerdy activities to keep you occupied during isolation, how COVID-19 is impacting the comics industry, and why sci-fi brings us comfort in uncertain times.

In the latest episode, the Fanbase Press staff welcomes guests Margaret Dunlap (Writer - The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance, The Lizzie Bennet Diaries) and David Avallone (Director/Writer - Dynamite's Bettie Page & Elvira: Mistress of the Dark) to discuss the latest geek news stories of the week, including the rumor that Daredevil may join Spider-Man 3, the popularity of Netflix's Beastars series, what we learned from the early release of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, and how to safely support your local comic book shops.

In the latest episode, the Fanbase Press staff welcomes guest Edward Greenberg (Owner, Collector's Paradise comic book shops) to discuss the latest geek news stories of the week, including the passing of famed actor Max von Sydow, the impact of the Coronavirus pandemic on comic book shops, expectations for the upcoming Black Widow film, and what E3's cancellation could mean for the gaming industry.