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 guests Patrick Schumacker (writer/producer – Abbott Elementary, Harley Quinn) and Simon Birks [writer – Antarctica (Top Cow/Image Comics), publisher – Blue Fox Comics] to discuss the latest geek news stories of the week, including how Netflix conquered and broke Hollywood, the tentative agreement reached by SAG-AFTRA and the AMPTP, and what Marvel Spotlight means for the MCU.
Hosts: Barbra Dillon (Fanbase Press Editor-in-Chief), Claire Thorne (Creator, A Geek’s Guide to Cross-Stitch), and Drew Siragusa (Fanbase Press Senior Contributor)
Special guests: Patrick Schumacker (writer/producer – Abbott Elementary, Harley Quinn) and Simon Birks [writer – Antarctica (Top Cow/Image Comics), publisher – Blue Fox Comics]
This month’s sponsor: Sons of Taldra is sci-fi adventure written by Duane Simolke. In it, the brilliant scientist Taldra became Leader of our world a year before the aliens attacked. Maintainer Admiral Nil blames Taldra for a series of tragedies and might pose an even greater threat than the aliens. One of Taldra’s twin sons wants to marry the man he loves. The other struggles with the residual effects of a deadly drug addiction. The young men stand with Taldra as she faces humanity’s greatest threats. Order the sci-fi eBook, Sons of Taldra, at online bookstores worldwide and follow Duane Simolke on twitter (@DuaneSimolke), YouTube, and BlogSpot.
Segments:
32:52 – (THR) How Netflix Conquered Hollywood — And Then Broke It
55:53 – (THR) STRIKE OVER: Actors Make a Deal With Studios After 118 Days
1:13:58 – (CBR) What Does Marvel Spotlight Mean for the MCU?
The Fanbase Weekly Theme Song Written and Performed by: Adam WarRock
The Fanbase Weekly Theme Song Produced by: Mikal kHill
Episode Photo by: Sean Foster
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