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-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) and David Accampo (writer – Fanbase Press’ The Margins, Lost Angels, Spectral: A Showcase of Fear) participate in a thorough discussion regarding Iron Man 3 (2013) in light of the film’s 10th anniversary, with topics including the film’s focus on the hero’s struggle with PTSD, what Ben Knigsley’s Mandarin says about the United States’ fear of terrorism and the post-truth era we find ourselves in, if Iron Man 3 is a Christmas story, and more. (Beware: SPOILERS for Iron Man 3 abound in this panel discussion!)

Cast members: Desirée Proctor (writer – Fanbase Press’ Nuclear Power, Telltale Games’ The Walking Dead: Michonne, Peacock’s Lopez vs. Lopez), David Accampo (writer – Fanbase Press’ The Margins, Lost Angels, Spectral: A Showcase of Fear), and Bryant Dillon (Fanbase Press President, The Fanbase Weekly Co-Host, writer of Identity Thief, Something Animal)

This month’s sponsor: Ben and Keith, known as The Two Gay Geeks, are a gay couple of 27 years whose podcast, TG Geeks Webcast, as well as their website, TGGeeks.com, have highlighted and showcased some very bright and budding talent, including new and independent filmmakers, artists, and writers and other independent organizations, conventions, and the like. Currently, The Two Gay Geeks are on a much needed hiatus but will return again soon. In the interim, they have asked Fanbase Press to highlight several worth-while organizations throughout the month.

Today, we will highlight The Trevor Project. If you are thinking about harming yourself — please get immediate support. Connect to a crisis counselor 24/7, 365 days a year, from anywhere in the U.S. It is 100% confidential, and 100% free. The Trevor Project’s trained counselors understand the challenges LGBTQ+ young people face. They will listen without judgment. All of your conversations are confidential, and you can share as much or as little as you’d like.

Fanbase Press’ recommendations for fans of Iron Man 3:
*Fanbase Feature: 10th Anniversary Retrospective on ‘Iron Man’
*Fanbase Feature: 10th Anniversary Retrospective on ‘Iron Man 2’ (2010)
*The Arkham Sessions, Ep. 162: ‘Iron Man’

The Fanbase Weekly Theme Song Written and Performed by: Adam WarRock

The Fanbase Weekly Theme Song Produced by: Mikal kHill

Episode Photo by: Barbra Dillon

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