The Fanbase Weekly Podcast

In the latest episode, the Fanbase Press staff welcomes guests Dave Crosland (artist - Invader ZIM, Solar Opposites) and Jason Inman (writer - Ringo Award-nominated Jupiter Jet / co-host - Geek History Lesson podcast) to discuss the latest geek news stories of the week, including how scientists are thinking ahead for burial procedures on Mars, whether Star Trek should tie its movies to its TV shows, the launch of comics publisher Bad Idea, and whether Watchmen's Angela Abar should make a move to comics.

In the latest episode, the Fanbase Press staff welcomes guest Travis Rivas (co-founder, Accidental Aliens / Small Press Organizer of San Diego Comic Fest) to discuss the latest geek news stories of the week, including early responses to the Birds of Prey feature film, the Star Wars: Underworld series that never was, Star Trek's history with androids, and the trouble with American Dirt.

In this Fanbase Feature, the Fanbase Press staff and special guests Giulie Speziani (Comic Writer, Cash & Carrie) and Michael Tanner (Comic Writer, Oni's Junior Braves of the Apocalypse) participate in a thorough retrospective discussion regarding Tremors (1989) in light of the film's 30th anniversary, with topics including the movie's horror/comedy blend, the interesting and relatable cast of characters, the design and effectiveness of "graboid" creatures, and more. (Beware: SPOILERS for Tremors abound in this panel discussion!)

In the Season 5 premiere episode, the Fanbase Press staff reunites to discuss the latest geek news stories of the week, including Colin Trevorrow's leaked concept art for The Rise of Skywalker, whether Captain Marvel 2 has a Superman problem, how the visual language of comics can improve brain function, and the anticipated protagonist of the upcoming Hunger Games prequel novel.

In this Fanbase Feature, the Fanbase Press staff and special guests Chris Thorne (Sketch Card Artist, The Walking Dead, Star Wars), Michele Brittany (Fanbase Press Editorials Manager, Editor of Horror in Space, James Bond and Popular Culture), and Claire Thorne (Author of A Geek's Guide to Cross-Stitch: Journeys in Space) participate in a thorough retrospective discussion regarding Shadow of the Vampire (1999) in light of the film's 20th anniversary, with topics including the movie's message regarding creative obsession, the depiction of the silent movie production process, the source material of the 1922 silent masterpiece Nosferatu, and more. (Beware: SPOILERS for Shadow of the Vampire abound in this panel discussion!)

In this Fanbase Feature, the Fanbase Press staff and special guests Justin Emord (Bassist, Love and a .38), Andre Owens (publisher/writer of The Bovine League, Force Galaxia, The Stoned Age, screenwriter of Reparations), Chris Thorne (Sketch Card Artist - The Walking Dead, Star Wars), and Phillip Kelly (Fanbase Press Contributor) participate in a thorough discussion regarding the newly released Disney+ series, The Mandalorian: Season 1 (2019), with topics including the show's themes, the series influence from the Western and Samurai genres, the cultural event that is "Baby Yoda," and more! (Beware: SPOILERS for The Mandalorian abound in this panel discussion!)

In this Fanbase Feature, the Fanbase Press staff and special guests Matthew Aaron (the award-winning LGBTQ filmmaker of the film, Landline) and Jake Thomas (writer and filmmaker - Shedding) participate in a thorough retrospective discussion regarding Spider-Man: The Animated Series (1994) in light of the series' 25th anniversary, with topics including the show's themes, the talented voice cast, how it laid the track for the superhero universes of the MCU and CW shows, and more. (Beware: SPOILERS for Spider-Man: The Animated Series abound in this panel discussion!)

In this Fanbase Feature, the Fanbase Press staff and special guests Justin Peniston (Hunter Black, Avengers Assemble) and Jason Inman (Ringo-nominated comic book writer, co-host of Geek History Lessons) participate in a thorough discussion regarding the newly completed first season of HBO's Watchmen (2019), with topics including the series' message regarding appropriation, the impressive performances by the talented ensemble cast, whether there should be a second season, and more! (Beware: SPOILERS for Watchmen abound in this panel discussion!)

In this Fanbase Feature, the Fanbase Press staff and special guests Jonathan Latt (Author, The Geek) and Claire Thorne (Author of A Geek's Guide to Cross-Stitch: Journeys in Space) participate in a thorough retrospective discussion regarding The Abyss (1989) in light of the film's 30th anniversary, with topics including the movie's themes, the difficult shoot that pushed the cast to its brink, the adjustments made for the Special Edition of the film, and more. (Beware: SPOILERS for The Abyss abound in this panel discussion!)

In this Fanbase Feature, the Fanbase Press staff and special guests Justin Peniston (Hunter Black, Avengers Assemble) and Phillip Kelly (Fanbase Press Contributor) participate in a thorough discussion regarding the newly released feature film, Star Wars: Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker (2019), with topics including how the film operates as a final chapter in the Skywalker Saga, how the character of Ben Solo speaks to the topic of suicidality, reactions to the final word on Rey's origin, and more! (Beware: SPOILERS for Star Wars: Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker abound in this panel discussion!)