//podcastplus.net/feed/the-fanbase-weekly-podcast~dd69f658 Fanbase Press' flagship podcast discussing the top geek news stories of the week! Part of the Fanbase Press Podcast Network. Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:07:27 +0000 https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/thefanbaseweekly/THE_FANBASE_WEEKLY_-_Ep_273_-_Happy_Birthday_MORTAL_KOMBAT_and_More.mp3?dest-id=375410 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 . Tue, 26 Aug 2025 19:59:00 +0000 https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/thefanbaseweekly/THE_FANBASE_WEEKLY_-_Ep_273_-_Happy_Birthday_MORTAL_KOMBAT_and_More.mp3?dest-id=375410 https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/thefanbaseweekly/Fanbase_Feature__MORTAL_KOMBAT_30th_Anniversary_Retrospective.mp3?dest-id=375410 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 30 th  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! ) Wed, 13 Aug 2025 17:29:00 +0000 https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/thefanbaseweekly/Fanbase_Feature__MORTAL_KOMBAT_30th_Anniversary_Retrospective.mp3?dest-id=375410 https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/thefanbaseweekly/THE_FANBASE_WEEKLY_-_Ep_237-_The_Scholastic_Walk_Out__More.mp3?dest-id=375410 In the latest episode, The Fanbase Weekly co-hosts welcome special guest Patrick Coyle (writer, Bixby Grant: Fangs & Brimstone ) to discuss the latest geek news stories of the week, including Scholastic's unionized worker walk out , how understanding labor history remains foundational to understanding zombies , and why some fans of The Boys can't recognize Homelander as the villain . Mon, 06 Nov 2023 23:00:00 +0000 https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/thefanbaseweekly/THE_FANBASE_WEEKLY_-_Ep_237-_The_Scholastic_Walk_Out__More.mp3?dest-id=375410 https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/thefanbaseweekly/Fanbase_Feature__THOR__THE_DARK_WORLD_10th_Anniversary_Retrospective.mp3?dest-id=375410 In this Fanbase Feature,  The Fanbase Weekly  co-host Bryant Dillon and special guest David Accampo (writer – Fanbase Press’ The Margins, Lost Angels, Spectral: A Showcase of Fear ) participate in a thorough discussion regarding Thor: The Dark World (2013) in light of the film's 10 th anniversary, with topics including the film's poor reputation among Marvel Cinematic Universe fans, how the film explores the dark responsibilities associated with the throne, Loki's long character arc over the course of the MCU, and more. (Beware: SPOILERS for  Thor: The Dark World abound in this panel discussion!) Fri, 27 Oct 2023 23:49:00 +0000 https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/thefanbaseweekly/Fanbase_Feature__THOR__THE_DARK_WORLD_10th_Anniversary_Retrospective.mp3?dest-id=375410 https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/thefanbaseweekly/THE_FANBASE_WEEKLY_-_Ep_235_-_The_Potential_End_of_the_WGA_Strike__More.mp3?dest-id=375410 In the latest episode, The Fanbase Weekly co-hosts welcome special guest Nicholas Tana (Scout Comics' eJunky, The Kingdom of Glee ) to discuss the latest geek news stories of the week, including a breakdown of the tentative agreement between the WGA and AMPTP, Spotify's use of AI-powered podcast translation , and James Gunn's confirmation of which stars will reprise their roles in the DCEU. Mon, 02 Oct 2023 21:28:00 +0000 https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/thefanbaseweekly/THE_FANBASE_WEEKLY_-_Ep_235_-_The_Potential_End_of_the_WGA_Strike__More.mp3?dest-id=375410 https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/thefanbaseweekly/Fanbase_Feature__THE_FUGITIVE_30th_Anniversary_Retrospective.mp3?dest-id=375410 In this Fanbase Feature,  The Fanbase Weekly  co-host Bryant Dillon and special guest Paul Pakler (co-host - Paul and Corey Cross the Streams , Quality Time with Family Ties ) participate in a thorough discussion regarding The Fugitive (1993) in light of the film's 30 th anniversary, with topics including the chemistry between lead actors Harrison Ford and Tommy Lee Jones, which conversations the film promotes in regards to the wrongly convicted in the United States, the film's depiction of law enforcement, and more. (Beware: SPOILERS for  The Fugitive abound in this panel discussion!) Fri, 29 Sep 2023 22:34:00 +0000 https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/thefanbaseweekly/Fanbase_Feature__THE_FUGITIVE_30th_Anniversary_Retrospective.mp3?dest-id=375410 https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/thefanbaseweekly/THE_FANBASE_WEEKLY_-_Ep_234_-_Surviving_and_Dying_in_the_Comics_Industry__More.mp3?dest-id=375410 In the latest episode, The Fanbase Weekly co-hosts welcome special guest Ben Crane (author/comic book writer - A Man of Lies, Cosmic Cadets ) to discuss the latest geek news stories of the week, including what it means to " survive and die " in the comic book industry, reactions to the Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes trailer , and what The Force Unleashed video game got right . Mon, 25 Sep 2023 23:11:00 +0000 https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/thefanbaseweekly/THE_FANBASE_WEEKLY_-_Ep_234_-_Surviving_and_Dying_in_the_Comics_Industry__More.mp3?dest-id=375410 https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/thefanbaseweekly/Fanbase_Feature__ALIENS__LABYRINTH_30th_Anniversary_Retrospective.mp3?dest-id=375410 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 Kraig Rasmussen (graphic novelist - Sojourners , Technopolis ) participate in a thorough discussion regarding Aliens: Labyrinth (1993) in light of the comic book miniseries' 30 th anniversary, with topics including stand-out moments from the series and Kilian Plunkett's artwork, what writer Jim Woodring had to say about the maniacal Dr. Paul Church, what the Alien film franchise could learn from the comic book series, and more. (Beware: SPOILERS for  Aliens: Labyrinth abound in this panel discussion!) Fri, 22 Sep 2023 22:10:00 +0000 https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/thefanbaseweekly/Fanbase_Feature__ALIENS__LABYRINTH_30th_Anniversary_Retrospective.mp3?dest-id=375410 https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/thefanbaseweekly/THE_FANBASE_WEEKLY_-_Ep_233_-_The_Death_Spiral_of_Hollywood_Monopolies__More.mp3?dest-id=375410 In the latest episode, The Fanbase Weekly co-hosts welcome special guests Arthur N. Ebuen (writer, alifornia, Inc. ) and Travis Webb (writer, Starlite ) to discuss the latest geek news stories of the week, including whether Hollywood's monopolies are in a death spiral , artist Dave McKean's experimentation with AI art, and the new trailers for Godzilla Minus One and Monarch: Legacy of Monsters . Mon, 11 Sep 2023 21:58:00 +0000 https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/thefanbaseweekly/THE_FANBASE_WEEKLY_-_Ep_233_-_The_Death_Spiral_of_Hollywood_Monopolies__More.mp3?dest-id=375410 https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/thefanbaseweekly/Fanbase_Feature__STAR_WARS__EP_VI_-_RETURN_OF_THE_JEDI_40th_Anniversary_Retrospective.mp3?dest-id=375410 In this Fanbase Feature, The Fanbase Weekly  co-host Bryant Dillon and special guests Charles de Lauzirika (Filmmaker & DVD/Blu-ray producer - Assembly Cut restoration of Alien 3 , Final Cut restoration of Blade Runner ), Madeline Weber (BFA in Animation and minors in Art History and Philosophy), and Phillip Kelly (Fanbase Press Contributor, The POPSKL Podcast Group) participate in a thorough discussion regarding Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi (1983) in light of the film's 40th anniversary, with topics including the film's standout moments, whether Han Solo's death would have made a stronger film, if Darth Vader is truly redeemed by his final sacrifice, and more. ( Beware: SPOILERS for Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi abound in this panel discussion!) Fri, 26 May 2023 18:42:00 +0000 https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/thefanbaseweekly/Fanbase_Feature__STAR_WARS__EP_VI_-_RETURN_OF_THE_JEDI_40th_Anniversary_Retrospective.mp3?dest-id=375410