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 Barbra Dillon and special guests Desirée Proctor (writer – Fanbase Press’ Nuclear Power, Telltale Games’ The Walking Dead: Michonne, Peacock’s Lopez vs. Lopez), Amanda Donahue (artist – Fanbase Press’ The Margins), and Paul Pakler (co-host – Paul and Corey Cross the Streams, Quality Time with Family Ties) participate in a thorough discussion regarding Hocus Pocus (1993) in light of the film’s 30th anniversary, with topics including memories of the panelists’ Halloween traditions involving the film, if the Sanderson sisters qualify as feminists, audiences’ attraction to witches, and more. (Beware: SPOILERS for Hocus Pocus 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), Amanda Donahue (artist – Fanbase Press’ The Margins), Paul Pakler (co-host – Paul and Corey Cross the Streams, Quality Time with Family Ties), and Barbra Dillon (Fanbase Press Editor-in-Chief)
This month’s sponsor: The graphic novel series, Mary Shelley’s School for Monsters, is a cosmic blend of adventure, horror, and heartwarming storytelling. All ages will fall in love with Shel, Frank, Necro, Will, and Medusa as the team works to rescue La Llorona from being trapped in a horror video game. The first book of this thrilling series raised $19K with 414 amazing backers from two campaigns on Kickstarter and is now available at wickedtreepress.com. Invite these delightful monsters into your home, just in time for spooky season. You can also find the series on social media: Substack, BlueSky, Facebook, and Instagram.
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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