The Fanbase Weekly Podcast

In this Fanbase Feature, The Fanbase Weekly co-host Bryant Dillon is joined by special guests Hannibal Tabu (writer - War Medicine, The Sundering: The Nation Beneath Our Feet), David Accampo (writer – Fanbase Press’ The Margins, Lost Angels, Spectral: A Showcase of Fear), Corinna Bechko (writer - Sister Imperator, EC's Bloodtype), and Chris Thorne (sketch card artist - Star Wars, The Walking Dead, Alien 3) to participate in a thorough discussion regarding Thunderbolts* (2025) in light of the feature film's recent release, with topics including exploring the individual characters and their parallels, the film's thematic focus on depression, how Yelena's apathy is relatabl...

In this Fanbase Feature, The Fanbase Weekly co-hosts Bryant Dillon and Claire Thorne are joined by special guests David M. Booher (Eisner Award and GLAAD nominated writer - Ghostbusters: Back in Town, Canto, Killer Queens) and Art Ebuen (Emmy Award-winning animator, writer – California, Inc.) for a thorough discussion regarding Ex Machina (2015) in light of the feature film's 10th anniversary, with topics including the film's messages regarding artificial intelligence, how the film's warnings of tech bro culture resonate today, if the audience should trust or feel sympathy for Ava, and more. (Beware: SPOILERS for Ex Machina abound in this panel discussio

In the latest episode, The Fanbase Weekly co-hosts welcome special guests Tiffany Babb (Editor, The Comics Courier) and Anna Olswanger (Writer, A Visit to Moscow) to discuss the latest geek news stories of the week, including whether Hollywood will be the next target for its tax-exempt organizations, reactions to the new Alien: Earth teaser trailers, and why we need new copyright laws.

In this Fanbase Feature, The Fanbase Weekly co-host Bryant Dillon and special guests David M. Booher (Eisner Award and GLAAD nominated writer - Ghostbusters: Back in Town, Canto, Killer Queens) and Jay Sherer (writer - No Vacancy, Death of a Bounty Hunter, Timeslingers, co-host of The Story Geeks podcast) participate in a thorough discussion regarding Sin City (2005) in light of the feature film's 20th anniversary, with topics including the film's impact on the comic book film proliferation of today, analysis of its unapologetic loyalty to the source material, discussion on what defines noir as a genre, and more. (Beware: SPOILERS...

In the latest episode, The Fanbase Weekly co-hosts welcome special guests Kelly Sue Milano (VP of Content / Executive Editor, Immortal Studios), Nadia Kean Ayub (Executive Director, Rainbow Spaces), and Lorran Garrison (School Psychologist/Author/Guest Speaker, Little Brainstorm LLC) to discuss the latest geek news stories of the week, including whether the tariffs will impact the comic book industry, response to the animated Predator film, and a retrospective of Netflix's Daredevil.

In this Fanbase Feature, The Fanbase Weekly co-host Bryant Dillon is joined by special guests Jessica Maison (writer, Mary Shelley’s School for Monsters), Ashley V. Robinson (writer, Jupiter Jet, Aurora and the Eagle / podcast host – Geek History Lesson), and Rebecca Lear (Executive Producer - The Katniss Chronicles Audio Drama) to participate in a thorough discussion regarding Sunrise on the Reaping (2025) in light of the new Hunger Games novel's recent release, with topics including reactions to this new chapter in the Hunger Games mythology, discussion of how the book changes the panelists' view of Haymitch Abernathy and his appearance in previou...

In this Fanbase Feature, The Fanbase Weekly co-host Drew Siragusa and special guests Doc Wyatt (TV writer & producer - Ninjago, Legend of Vox Machina, Star Wars: Resistance), Corinna Bechko (writer - Sister Imperator, EC's Bloodtype), Eric Amaya (Editor-in-Chief - ComicCon.com, Comics on TV Columnist - Rotten Tomatos , co-host Tread Perilously podcast), Tilly & Susan Bridges (writers - Monster High, Star Trek: Voyager: Homecoming), and Phillip Kelly (Fanbase Press Contributor, co-host - POPSKL Podcast Group) participate in a thorough discussion regarding Doctor Who (2005) in light of the series revival's 20th anniversary, with topics including the inherent themes and values of the serie...

In the latest episode, The Fanbase Weekly co-hosts welcome special guests Mark London (founder/CEO/COO, Mad Cave Studios) and Amie Wright (Executive Director, Toronto Comic Arts Festival, Past President, ALA's Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table) to discuss the latest geek news stories of the week, including whether Image Comics President Todd McFarlane will buy Diamond Comic Distributors, reactions to the reveal of Mortal Kombat 2's Johnny Cage, and Absolute Joker's twist on Batman and the Joker.

In the latest episode, The Fanbase Weekly co-hosts welcome special guests Doc Wyatt (Rocket & Groot, Star Wars Resistance, and The Lab Press’ Essentials), Luke Arnold (Black Sails, The Lab Press' Essentials), and Pierre-Alexandre Comtois (The Addams Family, Sunder: Volume One) to discuss the latest geek news stories of the week, including artists' complaints against Marvel Comics, the detention of British cartoonist R.E. Burke, and the controversy surrounding a new Stan Lee documentary.

In this Fanbase Feature, The Fanbase Weekly co-host Bryant Dillon and special guests Craig Miller (marketing consultant on Baby: Secret of the Lost Legend, original Director of Fan Relations at Lucasfilm, writer - Star Wars Memories, More Movie Memories) and Dave Baxter (co-host – Vintertainment podcast & Substack) participate in a thorough discussion regarding Baby: Secret of the Lost Legend (1985) in light of the feature film's 40th anniversary, with topics including Craig's memories from the marketing of the film, the real-life legend of mokele-mbembe, the challenges of making a "dinosaur" flick post-Jurassic Park, and more. (Beware: SPOILERS for Baby: Secret of the Lost...

In this Fanbase Feature, The Fanbase Weekly co-hosts Bryant Dillon and Drew Siragusa are joined by special guests Hannibal Tabu (writer - War Medicine, The Sundering: The Nation Beneath Our Feet), Raf Salazar (freelance artist / In Hiatus Studios co-founder), and Phillip Kelly (Fanbase Press Contributor, The POPSKL Podcast Group) to participate in a thorough discussion regarding Captain America: Brave New World (2025) in light of the film's recent release, with topics including what the film has to say about today's political climate, what a Captain America film should look like these days, what Brave New World tells us about the Marvel...

In the latest episode, The Fanbase Weekly co-hosts welcome special guests Corinna Bechko (writer - BOOM! Studios' The Space Between, Dark Horse Comics' Sister Imperator) and Gamal Hennessey (attorney/author - The Business of Independent Comic Book Publishing, The Business of Freelance Comic Book Publishing) to discuss the latest geek news stories of the week, including the most important characteristics of Captain America, the importance of the Thomson Reuters case against AI use, and Disney's capitulation to Trump's policies.

In this Fanbase Feature, The Fanbase Weekly co-host Bryant Dillon and special guests David Accampo (writer – Fanbase Press’ The Margins, Lost Angels, Spectral: A Showcase of Fear) and Jack Phoenix (librarian, writer - Maximizing the Impact of Comics in Your Library: Graphic Novels, Manga, and More) participate in a thorough discussion regarding Superman/Aliens (1995) in light of the comic book mini-series' 30th anniversary, with topics including how pitting the Man of Steel against the Xenomorph highlights the hero's greatest strengths and weaknesses, whether crossovers with comic book superheroes really work for the Alien franchise, the plans for a canon new Super...

In the Season 10 premiere episode, The Fanbase Weekly co-hosts welcome special guests Amit Tishler (Edenfrost, The Last Wardens, Post-Mortal) and Elliot Sperl (The Last Wardens, Post-Mortal) to discuss the latest geek news stories of the week, including why the time is right for a Buffy the Vampire Slayer revival, the controversies from the Fantastic Four trailer, and the ripple effects of Neil Gaiman's transgressions.

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 th...

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. (B...

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...

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!

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.

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 mo...

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.

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 sc...

In this Fanbase Feature, The Fanbase Weekly co-host Bryant Dillon and special guests Ashley V. Robinson (writer, Jupiter Jet, Aurora and the Eagle / podcast host – Geek History Lesson), Matthew Noe (Lead Collection & Knowledge Management Librarian for Harvard Medical School – Countway Library, board member of the Graphic Medicine International Collection and the American Library Association, Graphic Novels and Comics Round Table), and Jack Phoenix (librarian, writer – Maximizing the Impact of Comics in Your Library: Graphic Novels, Manga, and More) participate in a thorough discussion regarding Godzilla (1954) in light of the film's 70th anniversary, with topics including how the film explores humanity...

In the latest episode, The Fanbase Weekly co-hosts welcome special guests Patrick Horvath (writer/artist - Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees) and Sam Julian (writer/artist - Octopolis) to discuss the latest geek news stories of the week, including how Greg Capullo sparked a comics industry debate about demands placed on creators, Alan Moore's thoughts on toxic fandom, and why Quentin Tarantino refuses to see Dune.

In this Fanbase Feature, The Fanbase Weekly co-host Barbra Dillon and special guests Justin Robinson (writer - City of Devils, co-host of the Tread Perilously podcast), Erik Amaya (Editor-in-Chief of Comicon.com, co-host of the Tread Perilously podcast), and Jessica Maison (writer, Mary Shelley’s School for Monsters) participate in a thorough discussion regarding A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) in light of the film's 40th anniversary, with topics including what's behind the lasting legacy of the Elm Street franchise, what makes Freddy Krueger such an iconic villain, how the depiction of Freddy in the original film differs from his appearance...

In this Fanbase Feature, The Fanbase Weekly co-host Bryant Dillon and special guests Eric Diaz (writer - The Nerdist), Don Aguillo (artist – Todd McFarlane’s Spawn, Fanbase Press’ The Sequels, Ripple Effects: The Deluxe Edition) Jessica Maison (writer, Mary Shelley’s School for Monsters), and Chris Thorne (sketch card artist - Star Wars, The Walking Dead, Alien 3) participate in a thorough discussion regarding Interview with the Vampire (1994) in light of the film's 30th anniversary, with topics including how the film explores themes of guilt and loss, how Anne Rice's vampire characters and mythology influenced the overall vampire genre, what these vamp...

In the latest episode, The Fanbase Weekly co-hosts welcome special guests Tiffany Babb (Eisner-winning journalist, The Comics Courier) and Ethan and Naomi Sacks (co-writers, Syzygy Publishing's A Haunted Girl) to discuss the latest geek news stories of the week, including how Hollywood is dealing with toxic fandom, how DC Comics' Cassandra Cain has provided representation for autism, and DC and Marvel's loss of the "superhero" trademark.

In this Fanbase Feature, The Fanbase Weekly co-host Bryant Dillon and special guests David Accampo (writer – Fanbase Press’ The Margins, Lost Angels, Spectral: A Showcase of Fear), Jack Phoenix (librarian, writer - Maximizing the Impact of Comics in Your Library: Graphic Novels, Manga, and More), and Kraig Rasmussen (graphic novelist - Sojourners, Technopolis) participate in a thorough discussion regarding Aliens/Predator: The Deadliest of the Species (1994) in light of the limited comic book series' 30th anniversary, with topics including what comic legend Chris Claremont brought to the Alien and Predator mythos, the series' exploration of the wealthy elite who exist in th...

In this Fanbase Feature, The Fanbase Weekly co-host Bryant Dillon participates in a one-on-one interview with special guest Craig Miller (writer – Star Wars Memories, More Movie Memories / original Director of Fan Relations at Lucasfilm / marketing consultant on The Last Starfighter, The Dark Crystal, & more) regarding his recently released book, More Movie Memories (2024), the origins of his career, his thoughts on his own place in pop culture history, his love for and approach to being both a creator and part of fandom, and more.

In the latest episode, The Fanbase Weekly co-hosts welcome special guest Allen Carter of Carter Comics (writer/artist - Damn Tourists) to discuss the latest geek news stories of the week, including the rumor about IDW's move to a $200 page rate, why superhero franchises may have lost their way, and the impact of Star Trek: Picard's Todd Stashwick contributing a foreword to Fanbase Press' upcoming Ripple Effects: The Deluxe Edition.

In this Fanbase Feature, The Fanbase Weekly co-host Barbra Dillon and special guests David M. Booher (Eisner Award-nominated and GLADD Media Award-winning writer – Ghostbuster: Back in Town, Canto, Killer Queens), Amanda Donahue (artist – Fanbase Press’ The Margins), and Jessica Maison (writer, Mary Shelley’s School for Monsters) participate in a thorough discussion regarding Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (2024) in light of the film's recent release, with topics including the panelist's own personal experiences with the original film, how successful the new film works as a sequel, examinations of Tim Burton's creative strengths and weaknesses, and more. (Beware: SPOILERS for Beetlejuice Beetlejuice abound in this panel di

In the latest episode, The Fanbase Weekly co-hosts welcome special guest Stephanie Cooke (writer - The Racc Pack, Pillow Talk) to discuss the latest geek news stories of the week, including the new path forward for the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund, why so many established film franchises are finding their way to the small screen, and whether the Joker sequel is actually a musical.

In this Fanbase Feature, The Fanbase Weekly co-host Barbra Dillon moderates a one-on-one interview with special guest Ryan Claytor (2024 Eisner Awards judge, professor, cartoonist - A Hunter's Tale, One Bite at a Time) regarding the recent release of his hardcover, One Bite at a Time, which features 20 years of his work on comics, illustration, and design.

In this Fanbase Feature, The Fanbase Weekly co-host Bryant Dillon and special guests Corinna Bechko (writer - The Space Between, Avatar: Adapt or Die), Erik Amaya (Editor-in-Chief of Comicon.com, co-host of the Tread Perilously podcast), and Livio Ramondelli (artist – Skybound & IDW’s Transformer comics, creator of IDW’s The Kill Lock) participate in a thorough discussion regarding Alien: Romulus (2024) in light of the film's recent release, with topics including how the film differs from the other films in the Alien franchise, the controversial cameo in the film, what Romulus means for the future of the franchise, and more. (Beware: SPOILE...

In the latest episode, The Fanbase Weekly co-hosts welcome special guests Christopher Reda (writer/publisher - Critical Entertainment) and Cricket "Crix" Lee (actor/writer/podcast host) to discuss the latest geek news stories of the week, including how sci-fi's cautionary tales have failed to curb some technological advancements, why TV seasons need to be longer, and reactions to DC's new comics commercials.

In this Fanbase Feature, The Fanbase Weekly co-host Barbra Dillon and special guests David Avallone (writer – Drawing Blood, Elvira Meets H.P. Lovecraft) and Kevin Sharp (Fanbase Press Contributor - "Between the Panels" Interview Series) participate in a thorough discussion regarding Rear Window (1954) in light of the film's 70th anniversary, with topics including what the film reveals about its director, how it explores humanity's proclivity for voyeurism, how the film reads differently in a modern context, and more. (Beware: SPOILERS for Rear Window abound in this panel discussion!)

A very special Fanbase Feature! At San Diego Comic-Con 2024, Fanbase Press Editor-in-Chief Barbra Dillon moderated “The Pathway to Libraries for Indie Comics” panel (originally recorded on Thursday, July 25, 2024) during which library professionals and indie comics creators discussed how new pathways can be forged to bring diverse, educational, and inclusive indie comics to library patrons everywhere. Panelists included Moni Barrette (director of collection development & publisher relations, LibraryPass), Christina E. Taylor (consulting comics librarian), Jordan Hart (writer, Ripple Effects), Jessica Maison (writer, Mary Shelley’s School for Monsters), and Hillary Chang (branch manager, McCully-Moiliili Public Library).

A very special Fanbase Feature! At San Diego Comic-Con 2024, Fanbase Press Editor-in-Chief Barbra Dillon moderated the “Comics, Cats . . . and Turtle Bread with Kim-Joy” panel (originally recorded on Thursday, July 25, 2024, and presented by ComiXology and Dark Horse Comics) during which celebrity baker and cookbook writer Kim-Joy (Turtle Bread, Bake Me a Cat), Eisner Award-winning writer Pornsak Pichetshote (Man’s Best, The Good Asian), and Eisner Award-winning manga translator and writer Zack Davisson (Kaibyo: The Supernatural Cats of Japan, Cat + Gamer), discuss comics, pastries, and their affection for felines.

In the latest episode, The Fanbase Weekly co-hosts welcome special guests Amy Chase (writer, Archie Horror, Tell Them of Us, Let Her Be Evil) and Jeremy Whitley (writer, Navigating with You, Princeless, My Little Pony) to discuss the latest geek news stories of the week, including the announcement of Colin Kaepernick's new AI-based comics company, whether Robert Downey Jr's casting as Doctor Doom will rejuvenate the MCU, and DC's latest reboot of the Absolute Universe.

In this Fanbase Feature, The Fanbase Weekly co-host Bryant Dillon and special guests David Accampo (writer – Fanbase Press’ The Margins, Lost Angels, Spectral: A Showcase of Fear), Hannibal Tabu (co-writer of Humanoids’ MPLS Sound, The Sundering: The Nation Beneath Our Feet), Phillip Kelly (Fanbase Press Contributor, The POPSKL Podcast Group), and Art Ebuen (Emmy Award-winning animator, writer – California, Inc.) participate in a thorough discussion regarding Star Wars: The Acolyte (2004) in light of the first season's recent conclusion, with topics including whether the series is too sympathetic to the Sith, how the show de-mythologizes the "heroic" Jedi Knights, whether we're defined by wha...