The Fanbase Weekly Podcast

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The Fanbase Weekly Podcast

Fanbase Press' flagship podcast discussing the top geek news stories of the week! Part of the Fanbase Press Podcast Network.

  1. Fanbase Feature: WHITE CHRISTMAS 70th Anniversary Panel Discussion

    12/27/2024

    Fanbase Feature: WHITE CHRISTMAS 70th Anniversary Panel Discussion

    In this Fanbase Feature, The Fanbase Weekly co-host Barbra Dillon and special guests Craig Miller (original Director of Fan Relations at Lucasfilm, writer – Star Wars Memories, More Movie Memories), Norm Harper (writer – Fanbase Press’ The Sequels, Haphaven / LEGO blogger), Amanda Donahue (artist – Fanbase Press’ The Margins), and Paul Pakler (co-host – Paul and Corey Cross the Streams, Quality Time with Family Ties, writer – Hobo Code) participate in a thorough discussion regarding White Christmas (1954) in light of the film's 70th anniversary, with topics including how the film differs from other Christmas films, how it reflects American culture and in what ways, the allure of the dance sequences, and more. (Beware: SPOILERS for White Christmas abound in this panel discussion!)

    1h 23m
  2. Fanbase Feature: GREMLINS 40th Anniversary Panel Discussion

    12/23/2024

    Fanbase Feature: GREMLINS 40th Anniversary Panel Discussion

    In this Fanbase Feature, The Fanbase Weekly co-host Bryant Dillon and special guests Scott Rubin (writer – Naming Your Little Geek: The Complete List of Comic, Game, Sci-Fi & Fantasy Names / toy reviewer – ActionFigureInsider.com), Chris Rubin (Art director), and Rylend Grant (Ringo Award-winning writer – The Peacekeepers, The Jump / co-host of The Writers Block podcast) participate in a thorough discussion regarding Gremlins (1984) in light of the film's 40th anniversary, with topics including how the film was almost much darker, the ways the story and characters reflect other Christmas films, the strength of the film's embrace of mythology and urban legends , and more. (Beware: SPOILERS for Gremlins abound in this panel discussion!)

    1h 55m
  3. Fanbase Feature: 2010: THE YEAR WE MAKE CONTACT 40th Anniversary Panel Discussion

    12/06/2024

    Fanbase Feature: 2010: THE YEAR WE MAKE CONTACT 40th Anniversary Panel Discussion

    In this Fanbase Feature, The Fanbase Weekly co-host Bryant Dillon and special guests Corinna Bechko (writer - The Space Between, Avatar: Adapt or Die), David Avallone (writer – Drawing Blood, Elvira Meets H.P. Lovecraft), and Paul Pakler (co-host – Paul and Corey Cross the Streams, Quality Time with Family Ties, writer - Hobo Code) participate in a thorough discussion regarding 2010: The Year We Make Contact (1984) in light of the film's 40th anniversary, with topics including the film's themes of empathy and physical connection, the common criticism that the film is an unnecessary sequel, the heroism of David Bowman, and more. (Beware: SPOILERS for 2010: The Year We Make Contact abound in this panel discussion!)

    1h 55m
  4. Ep. #260 - 2024: Year in Review and Season 9 Finale

    12/03/2024

    Ep. #260 - 2024: Year in Review and Season 9 Finale

    In the Season 9 finale episode, the Fanbase Press staff provides a thoughtful retrospective, looking back at 2024 in pop culture and beyond.  All of us at The Fanbase Weekly wish to extend our immense thanks to the talented guests who have joined us this past year, as well as you – the listeners – for tuning in each week. We’ll be back again in 2025 with more podcast excitement.  Stay tuned to the Fanbase Press website for updates regarding the launch of Season 10 for The Fanbase Weekly and Fanbase Press' 15th anniversary. Happy holidays!

    1h 5m
  5. Ep. #259 - The Comics Industry Braces for Chaos & More

    11/27/2024

    Ep. #259 - The Comics Industry Braces for Chaos & More

    In the latest episode, The Fanbase Weekly co-hosts welcome special guest Corinna Bechko (writer - The Space Between, Epitaphs from the Abyss) to discuss the latest geek news stories of the week, including what the election results could mean for the comics business, the passing of actor Tony Todd, and reactions to the new Thunderbolts* trailer.

    54 min
  6. Fanbase Feature: THE HUNGER GAMES: MOCKINGJAY - PART 1 10th Anniversary Panel Discussion

    11/22/2024

    Fanbase Feature: THE HUNGER GAMES: MOCKINGJAY - PART 1 10th Anniversary Panel Discussion

    In this Fanbase Feature, The Fanbase Weekly co-host Bryant Dillon and special guests Jessica Maison (writer, Mary Shelley’s School for Monsters), Art Ebuen (Emmy Award-winning animator, writer – California, Inc.), and Raf Salazar (freelance artist / In Hiatus Studios co-founder) participate in a thorough discussion regarding The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1 (2014) in light of the film's 10th anniversary, with topics including how the film has become even more relevant in the past decade, its uncharacteristic depiction of the effects of war on its heroes, how the film's symbols of rebellion have been used in real-world protests around the world, and more. (Beware: SPOILERS for The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1 abound in this panel discussion!)

    2h 4m
  7. Ep. #258 - A Question of Faith in Superheroes & More

    11/18/2024

    Ep. #258 - A Question of Faith in Superheroes & More

    In the latest episode, The Fanbase Weekly co-hosts welcome special guests Chris Ryall (co-founder and publisher - Syzygy Publishing) and Jordan Hart [creator/writer of Eisner-nominated Ripple Effects (Fanbase Press), The Cabinet (Syzygy Publishing), Dread the Halls (Syzygy Publishing)] to discuss the latest geek news stories of the week, including why writers Mark Waid and Stewart Lee are questioning their ability to tell superhero stories, how the comics industry is fleeing Twitter for Bluesky, and Storm's upcoming debut in Marvel's What If...? series.

    1h 8m
  8. Fanbase Feature: THE TERMINATOR 40th Anniversary Panel Discussion

    11/15/2024

    Fanbase Feature: THE TERMINATOR 40th Anniversary Panel Discussion

    In this Fanbase Feature, The Fanbase Weekly co-host Bryant Dillon and special guests Corinna Bechko (writer - The Space Between, Avatar: Adapt or Die), Tilly & Susan Bridges (writers - Monster High, the Star Trek Adventures RPG, Executive Producers of Pendant Productions), and Kraig Rasmussen (graphic novelist - Sojourners, Technopolis) participate in a thorough discussion regarding The Terminator (1984) in light of the film's 40th anniversary, with topics including how the film has become symbolic for humanity's fears regarding the dangers of Artificial Intelligence, why audiences connect so strongly with the characters of Sarah Connor and Kyle Reese, why the sex scene is so narratively important in this film, and more. (Beware: SPOILERS for The Terminator abound in this panel discussion!)

    2h 21m
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