As a special feature of The Fanbase Weekly podcast, the Fanbase Feature focuses on and celebrates a specific element of geek culture.

In this Fanbase Feature, The Fanbase Weekly co-hosts Bryant Dillon and Claire Thorne are joined by special guest Desirée Proctor (writer – Fanbase Press’ Nuclear Power, Telltale Games’ The Walking Dead: Michonne) to participate in a thorough discussion regarding The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) in light of the film’s 20th anniversary, with topics including the film’s themes and standout moments, how the special effects have aged in the past two decades, and more. (Beware: SPOILERS for The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring abound in this panel discussion!)

Cast members: Desirée Proctor (writer – Fanbase Press’ Nuclear Power, Telltale Games’ The Walking Dead: Michonne), Claire Thorne (The Fanbase Weekly Co-Host, A Geek’s Guide to Cross-Stitch: Journeys in Space Creator, The POPSKL Podcast Group), and Bryant Dillon (Fanbase Press President, writer – Something Animal, Identity Thief)

This month’s sponsor: This episode of The Fanbase Weekly Podcast is sponsored by the Dreamer Comics Podcast, which is now recording on Stereo. The Dreamer Comics Podcast talks about the process of how comics are made. Each week, they interview a different writer, penciler, inker, colorist, editor, letterer, marketer, or you name it – as long as they break down their craft. Check out their live shows on the app Stereo by going to stereo.com/omarspahi.

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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