The Fanbase Weekly Podcast

In this episode, the Fanbase Press staff welcomes guest Chris Thorne (comic and sketch card artist) to discuss the latest geek news stories of the week, including Patrick Stewart's interest in returning to a Quentin Tarantino-directed Star Trek film, reactions to Alita: Battle Angel and Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, Ridley Scott's desire to focus the Alien franchise on its AI, and the "systemic failure" and studio response to Justice League.

In this Fanbase Feature, the Fanbase Press staff and contributors participate in a thorough discussion regarding Justice League (2017), with topics including how the film fits into the DC Cinematic Universe, comparing the representation of women in the film versus their depictions in Wonder Woman, how the film could have been more conducive to new viewers, and more! (Beware: SPOILERS for the Justice League film abound in this panel discussion!)

In this episode, the Fanbase Press staff welcomes guests JPG and Alix Galit from the Geek Say What? Network (Ready, Set, Geek! Podcast) to discuss the latest geek news stories of the week, including why Warner Bros.' decision to make Aquaman sexy in Justice League was a great idea, the curious case of the "EA Game Developer," scientists' bleak second warning to humanity, and the firing of DC Comics' Eddie Berganza and those who enabled him.

A very special Fanbase Feature! At LA Comic Con 2017, Fanbase Press Editorials Manager Michele Brittany moderated the Fanbase Press Presents: Things That Go Bump in Horror Comics panel (original recorded on Sunday, October 29, 2017) during which panelists Megan Hutchison (Rockstars, Will o' the Wisp), Scott Johnson, Fanbase Press' Bryant Dillon (Something Animal, Identity Thief), and David Blake Lucarelli (The Children's Vampire Hunting Brigade) discussed what inspires them to write and illustrate horror in the comic book medium, the creative benefits and challenges of working in this genre, and what they envision for the future of horror comics.

A very special Fanbase Feature! At LA Comic Con 2017, Comics on Comics host Juan-Manuel Rocha moderated the Fanbase Press Presents: The Impact of Latinx Creators and Readers panel (original recorded on Saturday, October 28, 2017) during which panelists Barbra Dillon (Fanbase Press Editor-in-Chief, Quince), Kristen Parraz (Comadres y Comics, Hi De Ho Comics), and Jennifer Lopez (Comadres y Comics, Hi De Ho Comics) discussed the importance of inclusivity and representation in the comic book medium by way of Latinx creators and readers.

In this Fanbase Feature, the Fanbase Press staff and contributors participate in a thorough discussion regarding Thor: Ragnarok (2017), with topics including how the film fits into the Marvel Cinematic Universe, possible issues with character deviation from the prior two Thor films, the role of the "hero's journey" in the storytelling, and more! (Beware: SPOILERS for Thor: Ragnarok film and book series abound in this panel discussion!)

In this episode, the Fanbase Press staff welcomes guests Grant Pardee (writer, comedian, producer - NFL.com, Vice) and Javier Hernandez (co-founder, Latino Comics Expo) to discuss the latest geek news stories of the week, including the 13 creepiest discoveries of 2017, whether serialized TV has become a "disease," drawing the line between creators and their art, and what Thor: Ragnarok borrowed from Planet Hulk.

In this episode, the Fanbase Press staff welcomes guest Allen Carter (Carter Comics) to discuss the latest geek news stories of the week, including whether audiences are too lazy to appreciate Bladerunner 2049, what we took away from the new Black Panther trailer, the comic book industry's direct market problem, and Kathleen Kennedy's call to action to combat harassment and abuse.

In this episode, the Fanbase Press staff welcomes guest Jacob Semahn (#1 with a Bullet, Goners - Image Comics) to discuss the latest geek news stories of the week, including the future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, what we learned from the latest Star Wars: The Last Jedi trailer, the presence of spoilers in today's trailers, and whether we should protect Earth from solar flares.

In this episode, the Fanbase Press staff welcomes guest Michael Kogge (Star Wars: The Force Awakens - Junior Novelization, Empire of the Wolf) to discuss the latest geek news stories of the week, including DC deviating from the cinematic shared universe, the US government sending manned missions to the Moon, the new From a Certain Perspective anthology of Star Wars short stories, and the Batman: White Knight comic that takes on police brutality.