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 and special guests Susan Lee (Founder of the Women on the Dark Side Film Festival, creator of Wraith of Love) and Justin Peniston (writer – Hunter Black, Sonic Prime, The POPSKL Podcast Group) participate in a thorough discussion regarding The Marvels (2023) in light of the film’s recent release, with topics including what the film has to say about family, fandom, and hero worship, potential causes for the film’s low box office numbers, speculation on that exciting mid-credit scene, and more. (Beware: SPOILERS for The Marvels abound in this panel discussion!)

Cast members: Susan Lee (Founder of the Women on the Dark Side Film Festival, creator of Wraith of Love), Justin Peniston (writer – Hunter Black, Sonic Prime, The POPSKL Podcast Group), and Bryant Dillon (Fanbase Press President, The Fanbase Weekly co-host, writer – Something Animal, Identity Thief)

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.

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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