The Fanbase Weekly Podcast

In this Fanbase Feature, Fanbase Press Editor-in-Chief Barbra Dillon talks with Kristine Chester and Ben Yendall of the Heroes of the Hydian Way podcast, which creates actual play episodes and online content highlighting the Star Wars RPG system from Fantasy Flight Games. Dillon, Chester, and Yendall discuss how they became fans of role-playing (and other mediums of) games, the genesis of Heroes of the Hydian Way, the format of each episode, how those new to tabletop gaming can join the community, and much more.

In this Fanbase Feature, the Fanbase Press staff and special guests Rick Overton (actor/writer/comedian, Willow, I'm Dying Up Here) and Vito Lapiccola (So Fast So Furious podcast, Comics on Comics podcast) participate in a thorough retrospective discussion regarding Willow (1988) in light of the film's 30th anniversary, with topics including the impact of the film's themes and representation, Overton's experiences in filming against a blue screen with co-star Kevin Pollak, the VFX advancements made by ILM, and more! (Beware: SPOILERS for Willow abound in this panel discussion!)

In this episode, the Fanbase Press staff welcomes guests Jason Inman and Ashley Victoria Robinson (creators of the graphic novel, Science!, now on Kickstarter) to discuss the latest geek news stories of the week, including the recently released Captain Marvel trailer, the controversy about Batman: Damned, whether one Star Wars movie per year is too much, and our reactions to the Mary Poppins Returns trailer.

In this episode, the Fanbase Press staff welcomes guest Susan Lee (Life on Its Side Studios: Wraith of Love, Shadow of the Knight, Women on the Dark Side) to discuss the latest geek news stories of the week, including the celebration of The X-Files' 25th anniversary, whether Henry Cavill is out of the DCEU, Hulu's First space exploration show, and Chris Pine on nudity and violence in film.

In this Fanbase Feature, the Fanbase Press staff participate in a thorough discussion regarding the newly released film by director Shane Black, The Predator (2018), with topics including the extensive reshoots to the film, how the film changes Predator mythology, the controversy regarding Black's casting of a convicted child predator in the film (who was ultimately cut from the theatrical release), and more! (Beware: SPOILERS for The Predator abound in this panel discussion!)

In this episode, the Fanbase Press staff welcomes guests Rachel Beck and Karyn Keene (StoryForge Productions) to discuss the latest geek news stories of the week, including Alec Baldwin's exit from the upcoming Joker feature film, Chris Pine's exit from Star Trek 4, why NASA should head to Mercury, and Hollywood's problematic use of disability as a plot device.

In this episode, the Fanbase Press staff welcomes guest Heidi Cox (creator, Executive Producer, actor - Stalking LeVar) to discuss the latest geek news stories of the week, including director Tony Kaye's plans to cast a robot in his next film, Marc Bernardin's casting thoughts on Batman and James Bond, how the #MeToo movement has been impacted by Asia Argento, and our weekly Trailer Roundup with Beyond the Sky, Outlaw King, The Bray Road Beast, and the latest Spider-Man game.

In this episode, the Fanbase Press staff welcomes guest Todd Berger (screenwriter, The Happytime Murders) to discuss the latest geek news stories of the week, including DC's confirmation that Batman is an atheist, the eating habits of the Predator, the toxicity of social media, and whether Thanos is a "complex" character.

In this Fanbase Feature, the Fanbase Press staff (and special guest Justin Peniston of Hunter Black) participate in a thorough discussion regarding the newly released shark adventure film, The Meg (2018), with topics including the inclusivity of the cast, the uneven tone of the film, how the plot may have been improved, and more! (Beware: SPOILERS for The Meg abound in this panel discussion!)

In this episode, the Fanbase Press staff welcomes guest Candice Colbert (artist, Terminator: Salvation VR Experience / co-host - X-Aspirations podcast) to discuss the latest geek news stories of the week, including the lack of representation for individuals with disabilities in sci-fi (and Hollywood), the Oscars' new category, why Supergirl should be the center of the DC universe, and why Star Wars doesn't work in China.