Fanboy News Network Episode 54

“Too much time on his hands”

Daniel returns from his epic road trip, so he and Jeff get back into the swing of things.

The question of weapons at conventions brought on by the incident at Phoenix comicon.

The lawsuit over the use of the name comic-con.

Jeff gives his impression of the films Wonder Woman, and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2.

The boys talk about the trailers for Black Panther, Jamanji, Thor: Ragnarok, and the Defenders.

Jeff talks about shows he caught up on recently, Riverdale, Lucifer and American Gods. Daniel sings the praises of Wynonna Earp.

How Diamond Distributing is slowing choking the comics industry.

The difference between how Marvel and DC think they are innovating comics, and how they are both failing at leveraging the success of the movies to drive book sales.

Jeff talks about PodCon, a podcasting convention in Seattle in December.

The unique position Welcome to Night Vale holds amongst narrative podcasts.

What the boys are currently reading.

Fanboy News Network Episode 41

“My Nerd Game is Strong”

RIP Anton Yelchin
Discussion of what went wrong at Space City comic con
Jeff and Daniel discuss the film the Martian.
Jeff and Daniel debate the mertis of Roland Emmarich movies.
Discussion of the merits of the careers of Oscar Issac, John Boyega, and Domhnall Gleeson
Discussion of the good and bad of recent indie horror.
The merits of seeing Henry Rollins live.
Jeff’s reaction to the final episode of Penny Dreadful.
Daniel’s method of watching Game of Thrones.
What Supergirl’s move to CW could mean.
Jeff proves the level of his comic book nerdom.
Even having stopped watching it, Gotham still haunts Jeff.
Examining Preacher as an exercise on how you adapt a comicbook to a new medium.
Looking at what effect 1.6 millon doller loss to Diamond Distributing will have on the comics industry.
A recap of DC Rebirth and the coming of the new old Superman.
Daniel addresses his feelings about the current Captain America storyline.
Jeff talks about old DC comic based Fanfiction Podcasts.
On the book front Daniel talks about his recent and future reads.
Jeff talks about his current reading material Ghostlight, which leads to a discussion about Jack Parsons.