The Fanbase Weekly Podcast

In the latest episode, The Fanbase Weekly co-hosts welcome special guests Tom Manning (Eric, Bering Strait) and Gabe Cheng (This Seems Normal, Love at First Bite) to discuss the latest geek news stories of the week, including Kickstarter's NSFW controversy, the role of "deconstructionism" in comics, and Dark Horse's closure of its Things from Another World shops.

In this Fanbase Feature, The Fanbase Weekly co-host Bryant Dillon is joined by special guests David M. Booher (Eisner Award and GLAAD nominated writer - Ghostbusters: Back in Town, Canto, Killer Queens), David Accampo (writer – Fanbase Press' The Margins, Lost Angels, Spectral: A Showcase of Fear), R. E. Nelson (executive editor - Half Evil Comics), and Shane Portman (Emmy-nominated writer/director - Tumble Leaf, Shape Island, Fanbase Press' Shrub) to participate in a thorough discussion regarding Stand by Me (1986) in light of the feature film's 40th anniversary, with topics including how the film authentically depicts pre-teen childhood, the meta-commentary that speaks directly to Stephen King's experiences as an aspiring writer, and more. (Beware: SPOILERS for Stand by Me abound in this panel discussion!)

In the latest episode, The Fanbase Weekly co-hosts welcome special guests Kristine Chester (Heroes of the Hydian Way, The Kingery) and Allen Carter (Carter Comics - Damn Tourists, Cosmic Force) to discuss the latest geek news stories of the week, including the legacy of Gerry Conway, why you should swap doomscrolling for reading comics, and reactions to the Spider-Noir trailer.

In this Fanbase Feature, The Fanbase Weekly co-host Bryant Dillon is joined by special guests Corinna Bechko (writer - The Space Between, Avatar: Adapt or Die) and Dave Baxter (co-host – The Vintertainment Podcast) to participate in a thorough discussion regarding the Alex Garland novel, The Beach (1996), in light of the book's 30th anniversary, with topics including whether the novel is accurately described as Lord of the Flies for Gen X, how the story would need to change if set in current times, the illusion (or delusion) of the concept of "paradise," and more. (Beware: SPOILERS for The Beach abound in this panel discussion!)

In the latest episode, The Fanbase Weekly co-hosts welcome special guests Adam Wallenta (Senior Editor, Papercutz/Mad Cave Studios) and Amit Tisherl and Elliot Sperl (Solar Sisters, Stomping Grounds) to discuss the latest geek news stories of the week, including the impact of Disney's mass layoffs, Steven Spielberg's advocacy for original IPs, and reactions to the "trailer" for Avengers: Doomsday.

In this Fanbase Feature, The Fanbase Weekly co-host Drew Siragusa is joined by special guests Eric Diaz (writer - The Nerdist), David Avallone (writer - Batwheels, Image Comics' Drawing Blood), Art Ebuen (Emmy Award-winning animator, writer – California, Inc.), and Kevin Sharp (Fanbase Press Contributor - "Between the Panels" Interview Series, Editor-in-Chief for Meanwhile ...A Comic Shop Anthology) to participate in a thorough discussion regarding Kingdom Come (1996) in light of the groundbreaking comic book miniseries' 30th anniversary, with topics including the examination of the story as a response to the gritty anti-heroes of the '80s and '90s, what the story has to say in the context of modern-day politics, why readers are interested in seeing the "end times" for their heroes, and more. (Beware: SPOILERS for Kingdom Come abound in this panel discussion!)

In the latest episode, The Fanbase Weekly co-hosts welcome special guests Joseph Illidge (DC's New History of the DC Universe: The Dakota Incident) and Jimmy Gaspero (Penny and the Yeti) to discuss the latest geek news stories of the week, including the return of the superstar artist, why consumers are turning away from AI art, and looking back at Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice 10 years later..

In this Fanbase Feature, The Fanbase Weekly co-host Bryant Dillon is joined by special guests Barbara Kesel (editor – Watchmen, writer - Marvels Snapshots: Avengers, Legends of the Dark Crystal) and David Accampo (writer – Fanbase Press' The Margins, Lost Angels, Spectral: A Showcase of Fear) to participate in a thorough discussion regarding Watchmen (1986) in light of the groundbreaking comic book miniseries' 40th anniversary, with topics including Kesel's memories working as an editor on the book, what the story has to say in the context of modern-day politics, and more. (Beware: SPOILERS for Watchmen abound in this panel discussion!)

In the latest episode, The Fanbase Weekly co-hosts welcome special guests Osy Ikhile (We Who Remain, Black Mirror, Citadel, All American, Heavyweight) and Sarah Cooke (No Spell Lasts Forever #5, The Zelda Awards) to discuss the latest geek news stories of the week, including Hulu's cancellation of the Buffy reboot, the impact of the war with Iran on the comic book industry, and reactions to the Spider-Man: Brand New Day trailer.

In this Fanbase Feature, The Fanbase Weekly co-host Bryant Dillon is joined by special guests Desirée Proctor (writer – Fanbase Press' Nuclear Power, Telltale Games' The Walking Dead: Michonne, Peacock's Lopez vs. Lopez), Janet Joyce Holden (writer – Origins of Blood, Carousel), Kraig Rasmussen (graphic novelist – Sojourners, Technopolis), and Justin Peniston (writer - Hunter Black, Sonic Prime, The POPSKL Podcast Group) to participate in a thorough discussion regarding Batman: The Dark Knight Returns (1986) in light of the groundbreaking comic book miniseries' 40th anniversary, with topics including how the book explores the concept of legendary figures, what it reveals about the character of Bruce Wayne/Batman, how the story plays differently in contrast to today's political atmosphere, and more. (Beware: SPOILERS for Batman: The Dark Knight Returns abound in this panel discussion!)

In the latest episode, The Fanbase Weekly co-hosts welcome special guests Patrick Coyle (Bixby Grant: Fangs & Brimstone) and Ben Crane (Scattered Futures) to discuss the latest geek news stories of the week, including an why comics book creators must fight the censorship of H.R. 7661, reactions to the new Disclosure Day trailer, and the path forward for Dark Horse Comics.

In this Fanbase Feature, The Fanbase Weekly co-host Bryant Dillon is joined by special guests David Accampo (writer – Fanbase Press' The Margins, Lost Angels, Spectral: A Showcase of Fear), Travis Rivas (founder - Super-Abled Comics, writer - Accidental Aliens, The Unstoppable Cherub), and Nathan Cayanan (writer - Suspicious Activity, 2022 member of the Milestone Initiative) to participate in a thorough discussion regarding Marvel Comics' Civil War (2006) in light of the comic book mini-series' 20th anniversary, with topics including why audiences love to see superheroes turn against one another, the 10th anniversary of the Marvel Cinematic Universe's Captain America: Civil War, what superhero "civil wars" reflect about America - both past and present, and more. (Beware: SPOILERS for Civil War and Captain America: Civil War abound in this panel discussion!)

In the latest episode, The Fanbase Weekly co-hosts welcome special guests Drew Rausch (California Screaming, Monster Forge's The Isle of Monsters / Ghost Boy / Monster Knight) and Joseph Karg (I Feel Doomed!) to discuss the latest geek news stories of the week, including an overview of this year's ComicsPRO trade show, Tony Gilroy's honest thoughts on the impact of Andor, and the overwhelming response to Predator: Badlands.

In this Fanbase Feature, The Fanbase Weekly co-hosts Bryant Dillon and Claire Thorne are joined by special guests Christian Angeles (Editor-in-Chief – TheDeMonster, writer - Dead on the Inside) and Phillip Kelly (Fanbase Press Contributor, co-host – POPSKL Podcast Group) to participate in a thorough discussion regarding 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple (2026) in light of the film's recent release, with topics including how the film examines the nature of evil, how The Bone Temple continues the previous film's themes of the regression of civilization and our relationship with death, how the film changes our perspective on those infected with the Rage virus, and more. (Beware: SPOILERS for 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple abound in this panel discussion!)

In the Season 11 premiere episode, The Fanbase Weekly co-hosts welcome special guests Shelly Bond [editor/writer (Off Register) - Filth & Grammar: The Comic Book Editor's (Secret) Handbook, i Doppelgänger, Fast Times in Comic Book Editing] and Ethan Sacks (writer - Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge - Echoes of the Empire, Avatar: The Gap Year - Tipping Point, A Haunted Girl / co-founder - Comix Action) to discuss the latest geek news stories of the week, including how comics retailer Greg Ketter become a symbol of resistance, why KPop Demon Hunters was the most-streamed movie of 2025, and whether Absolute Batman is the Batman we deserve.

In this Fanbase Feature, The Fanbase Weekly co-host Bryant Dillon is joined by special guests Craig Miller (writer - Star Wars Memories, More Movie Memories, Former Director of Fan Relations at Lucasfilm) and Chris Mancini (writer – Long Ago + Far Away, Rise of the Kung Fu Dragon Master) to participate in a thorough discussion regarding Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens (2015) in light of the feature film's 10th anniversary, with topics including how the film represents the nostalgia of the beginning of the Disney-era of Star Wars, how the film stands alone from the other sequel films, the meta-commentary on Star Wars fandom present within the film, and more. (Beware: SPOILERS for Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens abound in this panel discussion!)

In this Fanbase Feature, The Fanbase Weekly co-host Barbra Dillon and Claire Thorne are joined by special guests Amanda Donahue (artist – Fanbase Press' The Margins), Eric Amaya (Editor-in-Chief - ComicCon.com, Comics on TV Columnist - Rotten Tomatoes, co-host Tread Perilously podcast), and Justin Robinson (writer – City of Devils, Mr Blank, co-host Tread Perilously podcast) to participate in a thorough discussion regarding Clue (1985) in light of the feature film's 40th anniversary, with topics including how the film holds up four decades after its release, what other actors were almost cast and how they would have changed the film, whether the the concept of the multiple endings works, and more. (Beware: SPOILERS for Clue abound in this panel discussion!)

In the Season 10 finale episode, the Fanbase Press staff provides a thoughtful retrospective, looking back at 2025 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 2026 with more podcast excitement.  Stay tuned to the Fanbase Press website for updates regarding the launch of Season 11 for The Fanbase Weekly. Happy holidays!

In this Fanbase Feature, The Fanbase Weekly co-host Bryant Dillon is joined by special guests David M. Booher (Eisner Award and GLAAD-nominated writer - All New Firefly, Canto, Killer Queens), Art Ebuen (Emmy Award-winning animator, writer – California, Inc.), and Ian Mondrick (writer – Stash Box, Tomb) to participate in a thorough discussion regarding Serenity (2005) in light of the feature film's 20th anniversary, with topics including how its political and social messages have become even more relevant over the past decade, the importance of bleak stories in our lives, how the film touches on the theme of community, and more. (Beware: SPOILERS for Serenity abound in this panel discussion!)

In this Fanbase Feature, The Fanbase Weekly co-host Bryant Dillon is joined by special guests 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 Art Ebuen (Emmy Award-winning animator, writer – California, Inc.) to participate in a thorough discussion regarding The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2 (2015) in light of the feature film's 10th anniversary, with topics including how the film's political and social messages have become even more relevant over the past decade, the importance of bleak stories in our lives, how the film touches on the theme of community, and more. (Beware: SPOILERS for The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2 abound in this panel discussion!)

In the latest episode, The Fanbase Weekly co-hosts welcome special guests Doc Wyatt (Essentials: Volume 1), N. Alessandro K (Super Science: Volume 1), and Brandon Auman (Creatures & Corridors) to discuss the latest geek news stories of the week, including whether European comics will serve as source material for Hollywood, Disney's new AI-generated content, and Superman's feelings of inadequacy.

In this Fanbase Feature, The Fanbase Weekly co-host Bryant Dillon is joined by special guests Kraig Rasmussen (graphic novelist – Sojourners, Technopolis), David Accampo (writer – Fanbase Press' The Margins, Lost Angels, Spectral: A Showcase of Fear), Travis Rivas (founder – Super-Abled Comics, writer – Accidental Aliens, The Unstoppable Cherub), and Phillip Kelly (Fanbase Press Contributor, co-host – POPSKL Podcast Group) to participate in a thorough discussion regarding Predator: Badlands (2025) in light of the film's recent release, with topics including how the film works with a Yuatja protagonist, what it reveals about Yuatja culture, how the themes reflect the current culture war of what true strength is, and more. (Beware: SPOILERS for Predator: Badlands abound in this panel discussion!)

In the latest episode, The Fanbase Weekly co-hosts welcome special guests Matthew Noe (Lead Collection & Knowledge Management Librarian, Harvard Medical School) and Tim Smyth (Educator / Reading Specialist / Eisner-nominated author - Teaching with Comics & Graphic Novels) to discuss the latest geek news stories of the week, including AI's attacks on libraries, education, and knowledge, whether Ben Solo should return to the Star Wars films, and James Cameron's connection to Predator: Badlands.

In the latest episode, The Fanbase Weekly co-hosts welcome special guests Christof Bogacs, David Hazan, Philip Appley (the creative team behind the comic book series, Requiem - now on Kickstarter) to discuss the latest geek news stories of the week, including this year's "winners and losers" from New York Comic Con, honoring the passing of artist Drew Struzan, and why "evil AI" in media has become boring.

In this Fanbase Feature, The Fanbase Weekly co-host Bryant Dillon is joined by special guests David Accampo (writer – Fanbase Press' The Margins, Lost Angels, Spectral: A Showcase of Fear) and Travis Rivas (founder - Super-Abled Comics, writer - Accidental Aliens, The Unstoppable Cherub) to participate in a thorough discussion regarding Aliens: Mondo Pest (1995) in light of the comic book one-shot's 30th anniversary, with topics including how mercenary Herk Mondo seems to be a character born of the '90s comic/video game/action figure era, if the Alien franchise is flexible enough for an action/comedy, if and how Herk Mondo should return again, and more. (Beware: SPOILERS for Aliens: Mondo Pest abound in this panel discussion!)

In this Fanbase Feature, The Fanbase Weekly co-host Bryant Dillon is joined by special guests David Avallone (writer – Drawing Blood, Elvira Meets H.P. Lovecraft) and Vince Ventura (co-founder – Dread Alert Media) to participate in a thorough discussion regarding Alien: Earth - Season 1 (2025) in light of the season's recent release, with topics including the various new extra-terrestrial creatures introduced by the series, where Alien: Earth seemingly contradicts the previous entries in the Alien franchise, the themes explored in the series, and more. (Beware: SPOILERS for Alien: Earth - Season 1 abound in this panel discussion!)

In the latest episode, The Fanbase Weekly co-hosts welcome special guests Ashleigh Popplewell (artist/sketch card artist) and Jessica Silvetti and Ethan Kogan (writers/directors/creators - Shockheaded Peter - Part Two) to discuss the latest geek news stories of the week, including SAG-AFTRA's response to AI performers, a new host for Reading Rainbow, and James Gunn's DCU/MCU crossover.

In this Fanbase Feature, The Fanbase Weekly co-host Bryant Dillon is joined by special guests Ashley V. Robinson (writer, Jupiter Jet, Aurora and the Eagle / podcast host – Geek History Lesson) and Phillip Kelly (Fanbase Press Contributor, co-host – POPSKL Podcast Group) to participate in a thorough discussion regarding Aliens vs. Predator: Duel (1995) in light of the comic book mini-series' 30th anniversary, with topics including the power and potential of the Predalien concept, how the story's simplicity works both for and against it, how the xenomorph and the yuatja represent the absence or nullification of choice in one's fate, and more. (Beware: SPOILERS for Aliens vs. Predator: Duel abound in this panel discussion!)

In the latest episode, The Fanbase Weekly co-hosts welcome special guests Zack Quaintance (writer - Macabre Valley #1) and Chris Hill and Adam Douglas (comic book writers - Systemic: Volume 1) to discuss the latest geek news stories of the week, including Hollywood's reaction to the suspension of Jimmy Kimmel, why you should tune in to the Superfan Podcast, and LA Comic Con's decision to sell an AI Stan Lee experience.

In the latest episode, The Fanbase Weekly co-hosts welcome special guests Jessica Brawner (author - Booking the Library: A Comprehensive Guide to Scheduling Performances and Programs for Authors, Speakers, Musicians, and Entertainers / Tattoos on Dead Tree Flesh), Arthur Ebuen (writer/illustrator/producer/director - Systemic: Volume 1), and Ben Crane (novel and comic book writer - Systemic: Volume 1) to discuss the latest geek news stories of the week, including the fallout in the comic book industry from the Charlie Kirk shooting, the problems with AI-Batman, and Batman's best new weapon: empathy.

In this Fanbase Feature, The Fanbase Weekly co-host Bryant Dillon is joined by special guests Ashley V. Robinson (writer, Jupiter Jet, Aurora and the Eagle / podcast host – Geek History Lesson), Jack Phoenix (librarian, writer – Maximizing the Impact of Comics in Your Library: Graphic Novels, Manga, and More), and Dave Baxter (co-host– The Wine And... Podcast) to participate in a thorough discussion regarding Godzilla 1985 (1985) in light of the feature film's 40th anniversary, with topics including the differences between the American localization and 1984's The Return of Godzilla, how Godzilla films reveal the national anxiety of the time, the creature's legendary status from a storytelling perspective, and more. (Beware: SPOILERS for Godzilla 1985 abound in this panel discussion!)

In this Fanbase Feature, The Fanbase Weekly co-host Bryant Dillon and special guests Chris Thorne (sketch card artist - Star Wars, The Walking Dead, Alien 3) and 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) participate in a thorough discussion regarding author Michael Crichton's The Lost World (1995) in light of the novel's 30th anniversary, with topics including the differences between the novel and Spielberg's film adaptation, what - if anything - the book has to say about extinction, Crichton's feelings on the evils of corporate science, and more. (Beware: SPOILERS for The Lost World abound in this panel discussion!)

In this Fanbase Feature, The Fanbase Weekly co-host Barbra Dillon is joined by special guests Jessica Maison (writer, Mary Shelley's School for Monsters), David Accampo (writer – Fanbase Press' The Margins, Lost Angels, Spectral: A Showcase of Fear), and Rylend Grant (Ringo Award-winning writer – Evel Knievel, The Jump, publisher - Half Evil Comics) to participate in a thorough discussion regarding Teen Wolf (1985) in light of the feature film's 40th anniversary, with topics including the film's status in the horror genre, how it paved the way for horror comedy blends like Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and more. (Beware: SPOILERS for Teen Wolf abound in this panel discussion!)

In the latest episode, The Fanbase Weekly co-hosts welcome special guests Tasha Huo (writer/executive producer, Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft) and Chris Anderson (co-founder/creator, Power Pulp Comics) to discuss the latest geek news stories of the week, including looking back at Mortal Kombat 30 years later, why AI and androids are now the center of the Alien franchise, and James Gunn's plans to make the DCU like Game of Thrones.

In this Fanbase Feature, The Fanbase Weekly co-host Bryant Dillon is joined by special guests Don Aguillo (artist – Todd McFarlane's Spawn, Fanbase Press' The Sequels, Ripple Effects: The Deluxe Edition), Livio Ramondelli (artist - Skybound & IDW's Transformer comics, creator of IDW's The Kill Lock), Raf Salazar (freelance artist / In Hiatus Studios co-founder), and R. E. Nelson (editor - Half Evil Comics) to participate in a thorough discussion regarding Mortal Kombat (1995) in light of the feature film's 30th anniversary, with topics including the film's noteworthy run as the "best" video game adaptation, how the haphazard "rules" of the MK tournament reflect our own reality, what makes the franchise's characters so captivating, and more. (Beware: SPOILERS for Mortal Kombat abound in this panel discussion!)

In this Fanbase Feature, The Fanbase Weekly co-host Bryant Dillon is joined by special guests David M. Booher (Eisner Award and GLAAD nominated writer - Ghostbusters: Back in Town, Canto, Killer Queens), Rylend Grant (Ringo Award-winning writer – The Peacekeepers, The Jump, co-host of The Writers Block podcast), and Chris Mancini (writer - Long Ago + Far Away, Rise of the Kung Fu Dragon Master) to participate in a thorough discussion regarding Pee-Wee's Big Adventure (1985) in light of the feature film's 40th anniversary, with topics including how the film is a celebration of the strange and unusual, how Pee-Wee encourages us to be curious in our own lives, what Pee-Wee's beloved bicycle represents, and more. (Beware: SPOILERS for Pee-Wee's Big Adventure abound in this panel discussion!)

In this Fanbase Feature, The Fanbase Weekly co-host Bryant Dillon is joined by special guests Corinna Bechko (writer - Sister Imperator, EC's Bloodtype, Star Wars: Legacy) and Travis Rivas (founder - Super-Abled Comics, writer - Accidental Aliens, The Unstoppable Cherub) to participate in a thorough discussion regarding Jurassic Park: Annual #1 (1995) in light of the comic book one-shot's 30th anniversary, with topics including how the comic honors both Spielberg's film and Crichton's novel, how the stories in the one-shot enhance the themes of the films, where the Jurassic World franchise should head next, and more. (Beware: SPOILERS for Jurassic Park: Annual #1 abound in this panel discussion!)

In the latest episode, The Fanbase Weekly co-hosts welcome special guests Frederick Luis Aldama and Angela M. Sánchez (From Cocinas to Lucha Libre Ringsides) to discuss the latest geek news stories of the week, including Superman's role in the culture war, why the ALA Annual Conference is the most important comics show of the year, and the toxicity of Elon Musk's Grok.

In this Fanbase Feature, The Fanbase Weekly co-host Bryant Dillon is joined by special guests Corinna Bechko (writer - Sister Imperator, EC's Bloodtype, Star Wars: Legacy) and Jay Sherer (writer - No Vacancy, Death of a Bounty Hunter, Timeslingers, co-host of The Story Geeks podcast) to participate in a thorough discussion regarding Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005) in light of the feature film's 20th anniversary, with topics including how the film is recontextualized in light of the expanding Star Wars mythos, how the film is recontextualized in light of current political climate within the United States, how the theme of betrayal touches nearly every character in the film, and more. (Beware: SPOILERS for Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith abound in this panel discussion!)

In the latest episode, The Fanbase Weekly co-hosts welcome special guest Jen Bateman (writer/illustrator/President - Minnesota Comic Book Association) to discuss the latest geek news stories of the week, including the controversy surrounding San Francisco-based publisher and retailer Silver Sprocket, reactions to The Running Man remake, and honoring Marvel Comics' Jim Shooter.

In this Fanbase Feature, The Fanbase Weekly co-hosts Bryant Dillon and Drew Siragusa are joined by special guests Rylend Grant (Ringo Award-winning writer – The Peacekeepers, The Jump, co-host of The Writers Block podcast) and Tilly & Susan Bridges (writers - Monster High, Star Trek: Voyager: Homecoming) to participate in a thorough discussion regarding Back to the Future (1985) in light of the feature film's 40th anniversary, with topics including why many consider it a "perfect" film, how a beloved film can play so blatantly with an incestual attraction between mother and son, how the film set the standard for America's pop culture understanding of how time travel works, and more. (Beware: SPOILERS for Back to the Future abound in this panel discussion!)

In the latest episode, The Fanbase Weekly co-hosts welcome special guest Ernie Altbacker (screenwriter, Static Shock, Justice League Dark: Apokolips War, Area 51 Studios) to discuss the latest geek news stories of the week, including the death of Diamond Comic Distributors, whether Ironheart's AI bestie is sending a dangerous message, and Jurassic World: Rebirth's metaphor for the film industry.

In this Fanbase Feature, The Fanbase Weekly co-hosts Bryant Dillon and Claire Thorne are joined by special guests Christian Angeles (entertainment journalist – The Comics Beat, writer - Dead on the Inside) and Jessica Maison (writer, Mary Shelley's School for Monsters) to participate in a thorough discussion regarding 28 Years Later (2025) in light of the film's recent release, with topics including how the film was inspired by the COVID pandemic, how it speaks to the filmmakers' fears of societal regression, how the film plays with fan expectations, and more. (Beware: SPOILERS for 28 Years Later abound in this panel discussion!)

In the latest episode, The Fanbase Weekly co-hosts welcome special guests Christian Angeles (Eisner-nominated journalist/writer, ComicsBeat) and William Tan (concept artist/illustrator, Dead on the Inside) to discuss the latest geek news stories of the week, including James Gunn's thoughts on what is killing Hollywood, the announcement of the new comics collective Power Pulp, and looking back at Jaws 50 years later.

In this Fanbase Feature, The Fanbase Weekly co-host Bryant Dillon is joined by special guests Craig Miller (original Director of Fan Relations at Lucasfilm, writer – Star Wars Memories, More Movie Memories), David Avallone (writer – Drawing Blood, Elvira Meets H.P. Lovecraft), and Phillip Kelly (Fanbase Press Contributor, co-host – POPSKL Podcast Group) to participate in a thorough discussion regarding Jaws (1975) in light of the feature film's 50th anniversary, with topics including how the film reflects the nation's post-Vietnam anxiety, what makes Quint's USS Indianapolis speech so iconic, if Jaws has reached a mythic status in American pop culture, and more. (Beware: SPOILERS for Jaws abound in this panel discussion!)

In this Fanbase Feature, The Fanbase Weekly co-host Bryant Dillon is joined by special guests Kraig Rasmussen (graphic novelist – Sojourners, Technopolis), David Accampo (writer – Fanbase Press' The Margins, Lost Angels, Spectral: A Showcase of Fear), Steve Prince (writer, creator – Monster Matador), and Phillip Kelly (Fanbase Press Contributor, co-host – POPSKL Podcast Group) to participate in a thorough discussion regarding Predator: Killer of Killers (2025) in light of the film's recent release, with topics including how the animated anthology advances the Predator mythology, what the film says thematically in regards to the concept of honor, what we can learn as storytellers from the film, and more. (Beware: SPOILERS for Predator: Killer of Killers abound in this panel discussion!)

In this Fanbase Feature, The Fanbase Weekly co-host Bryant Dillon is joined by special guests David Avallone (writer – Drawing Blood, Elvira Meets H.P. Lovecraft), Hannibal Tabu (writer - War Medicine, The Sundering: The Nation Beneath Our Feet), and Art Ebuen (Emmy Award-winning animator, writer – California, Inc.) to participate in a thorough discussion regarding Star Wars: Andor (2025) in light of the second season's recent release, with topics including the series' real-world connections to the history of human revolution, how Andor's unique "flavor" mixes with the larger Star Wars franchise, examination of the series' cast of characters, and more. (Beware: SPOILERS for Star Wars: Andor abound in this panel discussion!)

In the latest episode, The Fanbase Weekly co-hosts welcome special guests Don Aguillo (cover artist, Spawn, White Ash, The Sequels) and Gabe Cheng (This Seems Normal, For Molly) to discuss the latest geek news stories of the week, including the controversy over Alex Graham's comic, how Sunrise on the Reaping makes revolutionary ideas accessible for young readers, and reactions to the new Jurassic World: Rebirth trailer.

In the latest episode, The Fanbase Weekly co-hosts welcome special guests Bethany Armstrong Johnson (Jurassic World: Chaos Theory, Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous) and Graham Stone Johnson (Gus Klowndaemon: Children's Entertainer, Epoch) to discuss the latest geek news stories of the week, including Andor's introduction of a new type of Star Wars hero, how the changes to the US Copyright Office may hurt Hollywood, and reactions to the 2025 Eisner Award nominations.

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 relatable in today's world, and more. (Beware: SPOILERS for Thunderbolts* abound in this panel discussion!)