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The Fanbase Weekly Podcast

Bryant Dillon, Claire Thorne

Booking Overview

A geek-news and pop-culture panel podcast covering comics, film, television, games, and related cultural topics, it regularly brings on working creators, critics, academics, and other subject-matter professionals for topical discussions and anniversary panels. Credible pitches include comic writers and artists, animators, filmmakers, authors, librarians, critics, and entertainment professionals with relevant credits or expertise; booking difficulty appears low because recent guests are generally accessible industry professionals rather than major celebrities.

Metrics

Episodes: 678

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 564 subscribers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

barbra@fanbasepress.com

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Host

Bryant Dillon - Co-host of Fanbase Press's flagship weekly podcast covering geek news and pop-culture topics.

Claire Thorne - Co-host of Fanbase Press's flagship podcast covering geek news and pop-culture topics.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Working writers, artists, animators, authors, critics, librarians, podcast hosts, and other professionals with established expertise or credits in comics, film, television, games, or geek culture.
Required Achievements:  
Published comics, books, or other creative works, Professional credits in film, television, animation, or games, Awards or recognized industry credentials, Subject-matter expertise in comics, film, or related cultural fields

Recent Guest Discussions

Steven Prince - Pan's Labyrinth, Fascism, Art, And Guillermo Del Toro

Zack Quaintance - The Lucas Museum Of Narrative Art And Current Geek News

Matthew Dow Smith - The Lucas Museum Of Narrative Art And Current Geek News

Art Ebuen - Arrival, Language, Motherhood, First-contact Films, And Denis Villeneuve

Jimmy Kucaj - Power, Morality, And Current Geek News

Recent Topics

Art, Comics, Film, TV, Gaming

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
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Fanbase Feature: THE GHOST AND THE DARKNESS 30th Anniversary Panel Discussion

October 10, 2026

In this Fanbase Feature, The Fanbase Weekly co-host Bryant Dillon is joined by special guest Justin Robinson (writer – City of Devils, co-host - Tread Perilously podcast) to participate in a thorough discussion regarding The Ghost and the Darkness (1996) in light of the feature film's 30th anniversary, with topics including the true events that inspired the film, how the film speaks to the brutal impacts of colonialism, the "man vs. killer animal" genre, and more. (Beware: SPOILERS for The Gh...

Ep. #297 - Florence Pugh Speaks Out on the Cornell 7 & More

October 06, 2026

In the latest episode, The Fanbase Weekly co-hosts welcome special guest David Accampo (City of Illusion, City of Lies, The Margins) to discuss the latest geek news stories of the week, including Florence Pugh's commentary on the Cornell 7, new teasers for Avengers: Doomsday, and Doctor Who tackles AI.

Fanbase Feature: PAN'S LABYRINTH 20th Anniversary Panel Discussion

September 22, 2026

In this Fanbase Feature, The Fanbase Weekly co-host Bryant Dillon is joined by special guest Steven Prince (creator – Monster Matador) to participate in a thorough discussion regarding Pan's Labyrinth (2006) in light of the feature film's 20th anniversary, with topics including what the film has to say about life under fascism, how the film speaks to director Guillermo del Toro's feelings on art and storytelling, and more. (Beware: SPOILERS for Pan's Labyrinth abound in this panel discussion!)

Frequently asked questions

Here's some frequently asked questions for
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How do I get in touch with The Fanbase Weekly Podcast?

The Fanbase Weekly Podcast is hosted by Bryant Dillon and Claire Thorne. Its publicly listed email is barbra@fanbasepress.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for The Fanbase Weekly Podcast?

The publicly listed email for The Fanbase Weekly Podcast: barbra@fanbasepress.com.

How many listeners does The Fanbase Weekly Podcast have?

Podseeker estimates The Fanbase Weekly Podcast reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Fanbase Weekly Podcast?

The Fanbase Weekly Podcast typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Working writers, artists, animators, authors, critics, librarians, podcast hosts, and other professionals with established expertise or credits in comics, film, television, games, or geek culture. Common among recent guests: Published comics, books, or other creative works; Professional credits in film, television, animation, or games; Awards or recognized industry credentials. Recent guests include Steven Prince, Zack Quaintance, and Matthew Dow Smith.

How hard is it to get booked on The Fanbase Weekly Podcast?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does The Fanbase Weekly Podcast cover?

Recent episodes cover Art, Comics, Film, TV, and Gaming. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

barbra@fanbasepress.com

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