In The Fanbase Weekly, the Fanbase Press staff and a host of special guests from across the pop culture spectrum discuss the top geek stories of the week.
In the latest episode, The Fanbase Weekly co-hosts welcome special guest Chelsea Steiner (writer/director – Thank You, Come Again / weekend editor – The Mary Sue) to discuss the latest geek news stories of the week, including NASA’s asteroid impact simulation, Ewan McGregor’s return to Star Wars, John Walker’s finale arc, and Mark Millar’s future projects and thoughts on the industry.
Cast members: Claire Thorne, Drew Siragusa, Phillip Kelly, and Barbra Dillon
Special guest: Chelsea Steiner (writer/director – Thank You, Come Again / weekend editor – The Mary Sue)
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Segments:
12:31 – (Gizmodo) An Asteroid Impact Simulation Is Currently Underway—and It’s Absolutely Terrifying
24:14 – (io9) OBI-WAN’s Ewan McGregor on Returning to STAR WARS, Prequel Appreciation
36:35 – (io9) FALCON AND WINTER SOLDIER’s Head Writer on John Walker’s Finale Arc
52:41 – (THR) Millarworld Founder Mark Millar Teases JUPITER’S LEGACY and Why the World Is Ready for a Black Superman
The Fanbase Weekly Theme Song Written and Performed by: Adam WarRock
The Fanbase Weekly Theme Song Produced by: Mikal kHill
Episode Photo by: Bryant Dillon
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