Fanboy News Network Episode 64

“Wakanda Forever”

Jeff talks about how the Washington state Liquor control board is changing how a local convention handles room parties.

The boys talk about the ongoing success of Black Panther and how it is growing into a cultural event.

A look at how geek culture and multiculturalism took over the Oscars this year.

Jeff reviews the Ritual.

Daniel talks about seeing the Fathom screen of Benedict Cumberbatch in Hamlet.

Jeff talks about the second season of Jessica Jones, the Frankenstein Chronicles, and Black Lightning.

Jeff digresses to talk about “Woken” Matt Hardy on WWE.

Daniel has a foodie moment for Ugly Delicious.

Jeff expresses his disappointment at Marvel comics giving up on its legacy heroes, and especially the New Wolverine.

Jeff has gone ahead and finally bought Fallout 4.

The boys talk about other games that are exciting them: Game of Thrones Catan, Star Wars: Destiny, and Beat Saber.

 

Fanboy News Network Episode 63

 

“The Barry White effect”

Daniel regales us with tales of his recent trip to Las Vegas.

Jeff talks about watching and reviewing Last House on the Left for the Video Nasty Project.

The boys review Black Panther.

A look at Netflix offering Altered Carbon and a Futile and Stupid Gesture.

Dead by Daylight has found a new way to disappoint Jeff.

Marvel comics undergoes another “Not a Reboot.”

The Nerdists podcast and its evolution into ID10T.

Daniel tells of his odyssey of trying to read The Templar Cross by Paul Christopher

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.