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Fanboy Comics is excited to bring its trademark weekly podcast to Krypton Radio and its listeners as an on-air broadcast! Join hosts Bryant Dillon, Barbra Dillon, Sam Rhodes, and Drew Siragusa – and an assortment of special guests – as they discuss the most exciting geek news from the week, compiled from our daily e-newsletter, The Fanboy Scoop.
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Episode Playlist:
| Episode | Air Date | Description |
|---|---|---|
| FBC Special | 08/19/2011 | After attending the Hollywood premiere of Conan the Barbarian, starring Jason Momoa, the FBC Crew compares the remake with the original. |
| FBC Special | 11/10/2011 | Kristopher White is the creator and writer of the graphic novel, The 36. The story is based on the Kabbalistic belief that there are 36 people in the world upon whom it is saved by their simple existence. At Comikaze Expo 2011, he talked with Fanboy Comics Managing Editor Barbra Dillon about the release of the first issue, the success of The 36’s Kickstarter campaign, and the multitude of ways that fans can pick up their own copy! |
| FBC Special | 11/10/2011 | The following is an interview with writer David Parkin about his work on the rock-a-billy western comic, The Devil is Due in Dreary, published by Ardden Entertainment. Parkin talks to Fanboy Comics President Bryant Dillon about the supernatural folklore behind The Devil is Due in Dreary, the book’s impressive creative team (including cover artist Alex Sanchez), and his dream cross-over comic book! |
| FBC Special | 11/14/2011 | Chocolate Covered Cosplay is a group of awesome women who love to celebrate, showcase, and empower the cosplay, gamer, and geek communities, regardless of gender, race, or background. At Comikaze Expo 2011, three of the CCC’s founding members chatted with Fanboy Comics Managing Editor Barbra Dillon about their organization, their favorite cosplay costumes, and a number of their upcoming events! |
| FBC Special | 11/14/2011 | The V3 Cosplay Syndicate is a cosplay-related organization that provides news and event coordination, all while acting as a goodwill ambassador to the cosplay community. At Comikaze Expo 2011, several V3 Cosplay Syndicate members (and a few V3 fans!) chatted with Fanboy Comics Managing Editor Barbra Dillon about the services they provided at the convention to fellow cosplayers, the purpose of the organization, and their amazing costumes! |
| FBC Special | 12/1/2011 | Fanboy Comics is proud to announce the upcoming release of Something Animal, its first graphic novel! Something Animal is a dark, psychological thriller that pulls the vampire myth back into the shadows where it belongs. In the following interviews, writers Bryant Dillon and Sam Rhodes, artist Robert Burrows, and editor Barbra Dillon discuss their thoughts on what inspired Something Animal to come to life. Something Animal will be available for purchase on December 7, 2011, on the Fanboy Comics website! |
| FBC Special | 12/9/2011 | Fanboy Comics is proud to announce the upcoming release of Something Animal, its first graphic novel! Something Animal is a dark, psychological thriller that pulls the vampire myth back into the shadows where it belongs. In the following interviews, Something Animal writers Bryant Dillon and Sam Rhodes, artist Robert Burrows, and editor Barbra Dillon discuss their thoughts on what you can expect from this thrilling, new graphic novel. Something Animal is NOW AVAILABLE for purchase on the Fanboy Comics website! |
| FBC Special | 11/11/2011 | Todd Kinkade is the Vice President of TableWar Designs, a San Diego-based company that manufactures and sells custom-made carrying cases, display cases, and other unique accessories for gamers and artists alike. At Comikaze Expo 2011, Kinkade talked with Fanboy Comics Managing Editor Barbra Dillon about the TableWar product line and his own gaming collection! |
| FBC Special | 11/11/2011 | Frontline Gaming hosted an incredible Warhammer 40K tournament at Comikaze Expo 2011, which pitted serious gamers against each other from November 5-6. Frontline is also known for discount gaming and hobby supplies, as well as its newsworthy podcast. During the competition, Frontline Gaming Founder Reece Robbins talked with Fanboy Comics Managing Editor Barbra Dillon about the dedication of the tournament’s contestants, the rules of the game, and the services offered by Frontline. |
| FBC Special | 11/10/2011 | The following is an interview with Shawn Tutt of the California Browncoats, a registered non-profit charity with a mission to promote Firefly, Serenity, and their fandom through charitable works. Tutt talks to Fanboy Comics Managing Editor Barbra Dillon about the purpose behind the California Browncoats and how they are continuing to carry Whedon’s “shiny” torch at the first ever Comikaze Expo! |
| Episode 21 | 06/13/2011 | Fanboy Scoop - Week in Review debuts on Krypton Radio! |
| Episode 22 | 06/20/2011 | The FBC crew discusses the DC editors and their September "reblaunch," the Green Lantern movie, whether story or art is more important to comics, Terry Pratchett's application for assisted suicide, and the big studios NOT coming to SDCC 2011! |
| Episode 23 | 06/27/2011 | The FBC crew discusses what's missing from Hall H at SDCC, the launch of Pottermore.com, Miss USA's geek cred, the buzz for Game of Thrones, and whether the monthly printed comic will someday be extinct! |
| Episode 24 | 07/11/2011 | The FBC crew discusses more DCnU updates, Batman: Year One at SDCC, the final Space Shuttle Launch, whether TV is taking over SDCC, and Avengers/Captain America at Comic-Con! |
| Episode 25 | 07/17/2011 | The FBC crew discusses the new Dark Knight Rises trailer, The Amazing Spider-Man's new costume and realism, SDCC and Netflix price hikes, the Google+ empire, and continuing the Harry Potter 'verse in comics! |
| Episode 26 | 07/25/2011 | The FBC crew discusses their favorite moments from Comic-Con 2011! |
| Episode 27 | 08/01/2011 | The FBC Crew discusses Frank Darabont's departure from The Walking Dead, parents selling their kids for video games, Marvel vs. DC in comic book stores, George Lucas' day in court, and DC's lack of female creators! |
| Episode 28 | 08/08/2011 | The FBC Crew discusses whether The Clone Wars is suitable for kids, the first photos of Bane, Catwoman, and Superman, diversifying Spider-Man, the latest Hunger Games film news, and Marvel's supposed slate of film releases! |
| Episode 29 | 08/15/2011 | The FBC Crew discusses Marvel's presence at D23, more Dark Knight Rises pics, the science of spoilers, whether AMC fired Frank Darabont from The Walking Dead, and new SETI donations! |
| Episode 30 | 08/22/2011 | The FBC Crew discusses the latest Avengers spoilers, Lois Lane's hair color, whether the world would be better after a Watchmen-esque alien invasion, the lack-luster DC 52 commercial, and whether Disney prefers story or visuals in its movies! |
| Episode 31 | 08/29/2011 | The FBC Crew discusses Marvel's potential reboot, a new Disney-fied Marvel, The Hunger Games' movie rumors, the closure of Atomic Comics, and the Game Stop/Deus Ex scandal, all while celebrating Read Comics in Public Day at North Hollywood Park! |
| Episode 32 | 09/12/2011 | The FBC Crew discusses Grant Morrison's take on Superman, fan-hate towards George Lucas, how 9/11 changed Sci-Fi and superheroes, having a love/hate relationship with Orson Scott Card, and whether "Geek is dead!" |
| Episode 33 | 09/19/2011 | The FBC Crew discusses solving crime Minority Report-style, whether "strong female characters" are myths, The Dark Knight's messy action sequences, PSN's tricky contractual agreements, and the best suggestions for a DC/Marvel cross-over! |
| Episode 34 | 09/26/2011 | The FBC Crew discusses female characters and their sexuality, CERN's speedy neutrinos, Teen Titans' flamboyantly gay character, Bunker, Gamer's using Fold It to solve science problems, and Skynet's PC connection! |
| Episode 35 | 10/03/2011 | The FBC Crew discusses Patton Oswalt's jihad against DC Comics, recreating brain wave images, whether Marvel will be launching their own reboot, the reason that video game movies tend to fail, and what would happen if humans became immortal! |
| Episode 36 | 10/10/2011 | The FBC Crew discusses Dan Didio's Crisis announcement on Facebook, whether Jesus died for Klingons, the impact of Steve Jobs, the path ahead for Sci-Fi writers, and the true origins of The Matrix's fight choreography! |
| Episode 37 | 10/17/2011 | The FBC Crew discusses Wonder Woman's origin change, The Avengers trailer, The Hunger Games and mature young adult fiction, DC v. B & N, and Darth Maul's triumphant return . . . again! |
| Episode 38 | 10/31/2011 | The FBC Crew discusses Batman: Arkham City's degradation of women, Joss Whedon's new Much Ado film, the latest Hunger Games movie posters, the "old guard's" thoughts on The Muppets, and the best practices for critiquing comics! |
| Episode 39 | 11/07/2011 | The FBC Crew discusses Twilight vs. Louis/Lestat vs. The Hunger Games, Pheonix Jones loses his day job, the 520-day fake Mars mission, the myth of the Crystal Skulls, and the President of Universal trashing his own movies! |
| Episode 40 | 11/14/2011 | The FBC Crew discusses Twilight's status in geek history, the White House's views on E.T., China's climate ransom, the greatness that is Mega Man X, and the future of digital comics for Marvel! |
| Episode 41 | 11/21/2011 | The FBC Crew discusses Doctor Who's big-screen debut, Frank Miller's distaste for the Occupy movement, the buzz from The Hunger Games' full-length trailer, rape as it affects male and female comic book characters, and NASA's recruitment efforts! |
| Episode 42 | 12/5/2011 | The FBC Crew discusses the first look at The Amazing Spider-Man's Lizard, Mark Millar's declaration to avoid digital comics, the reality of Watchmen 2, the leaked trailer for Prometheus, and Peter David's Fan/Pro Bill of Rights! |
| Episode 43 | 12/12/2011 | The FBC Crew discusses the Muppets' communist agenda, Darkhorse's digital controversy, The Dark Knight Rises prologue, The Cabin in the Woods trailer, and the discovery of an Earth-like planet! |
| Episode 44 | 12/19/2011 | This episode marks the Season 1 finale of The Fanboy Scoop - Week In Review! To celebrate, we invited the entire staff of Fanboy Comics to join us in discussing our favorite geek stories from 2011! In this episode, we discuss the use of video games to cure AIDS, whether digital comics will destroy the comics industry, CERN's speedy neutrinos, and the rundown of DC's new 52! |
| Episode 45 | 01/23/2012 | In its Season 2 premiere, the FBC crew discusses the controversial SOPA and PIPA bills, DC's new logo, George Lucas' newest retirement, the first sci-fi movie shot IN SPACE, and Vertigo's adaptation of The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo! |
| Episode 46 | 01/30/2012 | The FBC Crew discusses Newt Gingrich's promise of a moonbase, the 2011 Oscar nominations, Touch's autistic protagonist, The Avengers' spoilers, and Neil deGrasse Tyson's prediction for the future of science in America! |
| Episode 47 | 02/06/2012 | The FBC Crew discusses DC’s announcement of the Watchmen prequels, fan reaction to Joss Whedon’s Avengers chat on Twitter, the latest film updates surrounding The Hunger Games, and why you should support the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund! |
| Episode 48 | 02/13/2012 | Joined by actors Yuri Lowenthal (Terminator: TSCC, Ben 10: Alien Force, Legion of Superheroes) and Tara Platt (The Gilmore Girls, Charmed, Afterworld), the FBC Crew discusses the Ghost Rider verdict, the latest trailer for The Amazing Spider-Man, our thoughts on the Super Bowl Avengers trailer, and Joss Whedon's bold Buffy controversy! |
| Episode 49 | 02/20/2012 | The FBC Crew discusses the end of George Lucas hate, Hunger Games adaptation struggles, robots taking all our jobs, the ethics of zombie killing, and Double Fine's Kickstarter success! |
| The Scoobie and the Newbie - Episode 1 | 09/12/2011 | In its premiere episode, Buffy fanatics Bryant Dillon and Barbra Dillon (the Scoobies) introduce Buffy-virgin Sam Rhodes (the Newbie) to Joss Whedon’s tale of vampire-slaying, demons, magic, and a universe composed entirely of shrimp. |
| The Scoobies and the Newbie - Episode 2 | 10/27/2011 | Having completed Sam’s first viewing of Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season One, this episode covers discussion of the season's best and worst, reaction to Riff Regan as Willow in the unaired pilot, expectations for the slayer’s second season, and a Master-riffic closing song from Buffy fanatic Karuna Tanahashi! |
| FBC Special | 11/17/2011 | Fanboy Comics is proud to announce the upcoming release of Something Animal, its first graphic novel! Something Animal is a dark, psychological thriller that pulls the vampire myth back into the shadows where it belongs. In the following interviews, writers Bryant Dillon and Sam Rhodes, artist Robert Burrows, and editor Barbra Dillon discuss their thoughts on Jack, the graphic novel's protagonist. Something Animal will be available for purchase on December 7, 2011, on the Fanboy Comics website! |
| Episode 50 | 2/27/2012 | The FBC Crew discusses the scientific findings of “nuking the fridge,” the success behind direct distribution, whether Batman should kill the Joker, the geek factor of Expanded Universes, and why you should support The Hunger Games in its fight against hunger! |
| Episode 51 | 3/5/2012 | The FBC Crew discusses the American Family Associations’ boycott of Toys ‘R Us over Archie’s Kevin Keller, a closer look at the new Avengers trailer, what to expect from WonderCon 2012, one man’s solution to fixing The Phantom Menace, and whether Disney will ensure the failure of John Carter! |
| Episode 52 | 3/12/2012 | The FBC Crew discusses the Air Force’s secret plane in orbit, Conservative disgust towards Derrick bell’s The Space Traders, Gordon Ramsay’s fight to stop the slaughter of sharks, the Young Avengers’ big kiss, and Disney’s misguided attempt to fight obesity! |
| Episode 53 | 3/19/2012 | The FBC Crew discusses their exciting weekend at WonderCon 2012 and their favorite moments (and cosplayers) from the convention! |
| FBC Special | 3/19/2012 | Legendary comics creator Stan Lee is celebrating the release of his new book, Romeo and Juliet: The War. At WonderCon 2012, he talks with the Fanboy Comics crew about his incredible new comic, a super-powered, futuristic look at the classic. |
| FBC Special | 3/21/2012 | Jon Schnepp (Titmouse Animation) and Benjamin Jackendoff (Zenescope Entertainment) talk about their collaboration to bring the Grimm Fairy Tales to life as you have never seen them before. At WonderCon 2012, the FBC crew caught up with them right before their panel, "Hollywood and Comics," to talk about the Kickstarter campaign that will make this happen, the ideas behind it, and why - if you have ever wanted to watch an animated version of yourself being brutally killed - you need to get involved. |
| FBC Special | 3/21/2012 | The Dragons of Blizzard Island is a new comic book series that is nothing short of epic. At WonderCon 2012, artist Matt Brundage and writer Rick Van Velsor talk with the Fanboy Comics Managing Editor Barbra Dillon about convention reaction to their comic book, their plans for the second issue, and where you can get your very own Dragons figurine! |
| FBC Special | 3/21/2012 | At WonderCon 2012, actor Robin Atkin Downes chats with the Fanboy Comics crew about his work on DC's newest animated feature Superman vs. The Elite, playing the "Big Bad" Manchester Black, how he prepares to play a telepath, and what it is like to take on the Man of Steel! |
| FBC Special | 3/23/2012 | At WonderCon 2012, comic book writer Jim Krueger talks to Fanboy Comics Senior Contributor Drew Siragusa about his re-release of Foot Soldiers with Mike Mignola, Alex Ross, and more. He also gives us the skinny on his upcoming and current projects, including The Dragons of Blizzard Island and The High Cost of Happily Ever After! |
| FBC Special | 3/23/2012 | Web comic creator Dave Kellett of Sheldon Comics and Drive Comics talks to Fanboy Comics Managing Editor Barbra Dillon about why he likes conventions, how his feature-length documentary Stripped was funded, and the most interesting parts of interviewing dozens of top comic creators around North America, including Jim Davis, Stephen Pastis, Kate Beaton, and so many more! |
| FBC Special | 3/23/2012 | The Fanboy Comics Crew caught the midnight screening of The Hunger Games (complete with our very own Katniss Everdeen and a special appearance by director Gary Ross – SEE THE PIC!) and, despite their lack of sleep, managed to record their first impressions of the much-anticipated film adaptation of Suzanne Collins' compelling, bestselling novel. |
| FBC Special | 3/23/2012 | At WonderCon 2012, writer Joe Kelly talks about adapting his single issue Superman comic "What's So Funny about Truth, Justice, and the American Way?" into the feature-length animated movie Superman vs. The Elite, and how it is a reaction to Warren Ellis' The Authority. |
| FBC Special | 3/25/2012 | At WonderCon 2012, Pendant Audio founders Jeffrey and Susan Bridges, along with writer Anna Rodriguez, talk with Fanboy Comics Creative Director Sam Rhodes about the past, present, and future of their company. |
| FBC Special | 3/25/2012 | At WonderCon 2012, writer Jane Espenson and actor Brad Bell (aka "Cheeks") talk about their new web series, Husbands. With Fanboy Comics President Bryant Dillon, they discuss why Husbands is so popular, what makes it unique, and how you can help to keep the series' success going. Visit www.husbandstheseries.com or search "Husbands" on Kickstarter for more information! |
| FBC Special | 3/25/2012 | Celebrating the release of the 35th anniversary Blu-Ray of Wizards, Ralph Bakshi chats with Fanboy Comics Creative Director Sam Rhodes about getting his start at Terry Toons, his subversive animation work back in the '70s, the state of animation today, and what we can do to make sure Wizards II really happens. |
| Episode 54 | 3/26/2012 | The FBC Crew discusses Michael Bay’s re-imagining of TMNT, whether TV studios are catering too much to fans, Ms. Marvel’s promotion to Captain, whether BSG: Blood and Chrome will succeed as a web series, and our reactions to The Hunger Games film adaptation! |
| Episode 55 | 4/2/2012 | The FBC Crew discusses The Hunger Games action figures (6:33), the inconsistencies of the MPAA (15:23), the destruction of the Amazonian myth/feminism in DC Comics (25:21), Marvel’s new augmented reality for comics (41:14), and the case for ending research on chimps. [(SPOILER ALERT: Does not involve Charlton Heston (46:50).]! |
| FBC Special | 4/6/2012 | Buffy fanatics Bryant Dillon and Barbra Dillon (the Scoobies) introduce Buffy-virgin Sam Rhodes (the Newbie) to Joss Whedon’s tale of vampire-slaying, demons, magic, and a universe composed entirely of shrimp. Spike and Dru, gypsy curses, and werewolves...the Scoobies see Sam through Season 2 of Buffy in all its glory. If you miss one second of this podcast, it is one second too much! |
| Episode 56 | 4/9/2012 | The FBC Crew discusses the Arizona legislature’s attempt to limit free speech, Infinite Comics’ fully digital comic series, Google’s new holoband technology, whether Star Wars haters are ruining the franchise, and the Total Recall remake that may breathe new life into the story! |
| Episode 57 | 4/16/2012 | The FBC Crew discusses the controversial death of Aquaman’s newest character, why The Cabin in the Woods is being so well received by critics, which directors are being considered for the film adaptation of Catching Fire, whether the moon needs its own set of laws, and the court decision that could criminalize embedding images and videos on the internet. |
| Episode 58 | 4/30/2012 | The FBC Crew discusses the plan for mining near-Earth asteroids, whether The Hobbit footage looks too real, the possibility that movie theatre chains will allow texting in theatres, fan reaction to Catching Fire’s new director, and Chris Roberson’s departure from DC Comics. |
| Episode 59 | 5/7/2012 | The FBC Crew discusses Grant Morrison’s thoughts on Batman’s sexuality, the box office success of The Avengers, a look back at the ten years of Free Comic Book Day, whether the trailers for this summer’s blockbusters are exciting audiences, and the dangers of real-life superheroes like Phoenix Jones. |
| Episode 60 | 5/14/2012 | The FBC Crew discusses whether Scott Snyder is retconning Batman’s origin story, the financial impact of digital comics on brick-and-mortar stores, whether androids really do have electric dreams, sexual violence and politics in The Avengers, and whether cable providers will cut costs in light of the major drop in subscribers. |
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