Fanboy News Network Episode 46

 
“Sleep Evangelism”

Daniel tell of his adventures at Rose City Comic Con and what Peter Mayhews laugh sounds like

Dicussion of the business aspects of celebraties attending conventions

Jeff laments not being able to get out of the theater and instead talks about recent horror movie night watches including High Rise, Psycho Beach Party, and Young Frankenstein, whichs leads to some discussion of Blazing Saddles and what could have been castings.

Jeff talks about the Tick pilot and the history of the Tick in various different media.

Discussion of the Luke Cage Series (the episode was recorded prior to the series release so it is all speculation)

The inclusion of Ghost Rider on Agents of SHEILD.

Daniel talks about being on the final season of Penny Dreadful on Netflix, and the recycling of props vs actioning them off.

Jeff’s talks about the anticipation of the new Season of Supergirl.

Talk about shows that appear to be expansion of plots from single episodes of other series.

The casting of Designated Survior

The possible legal issues faced by No Man’s Sky.

Jeff laments his lack of time to read.

Daniel has read the Non-Fiction book Grunt by Mary Roach.

Daniel talks about the musical he is rehearsing for based on the work of Aleister Crowly.

Jeff discovered two new podcasts: The Billy West Podcast and The West Wing Weekly.

West Wing Weekly let Jeff to discover the Justiceforvets.org

Fanboy News Network Episode 45

“Better Late then Never”

Technical difficulties delayed the release of this episode thus the title and why some subjects may seem out of date.

Dainel Talks about Suicide Squad.

RIP Gene Wilder

The failure of Star Trek Beyond’s ad campaign.

The boys growing excitement for Rogue One.

Jeff has commentary on theme park rides and park events.

Daniel comments on Kubo and the Two Strings.

Discussion about the Labor day geek events, including Pax, Burning Man, and Dragon Con.

Daniel is finally watching Penny Dreadful. Jeff goes out of his way not to crush Daniel’s hope for the characters with spoilers.

Jeff finally got around to seeing Stranger Things and shares his thoughts.

The boys speculate about the Luke Cage and Tick series coming to streaming, as well as Superman being included on Supergirl.

Jeff talks about playing No Man’s Sky.

On Book’s Jeff can’t decide if he wants to read Sandman Slim next or go to the latest Wild Cards book.

Daniel has read 7 Eves by Neil Stephenson, the First Expanse book, and I am Providence.

A quick recap of the Hugo Awards.

Jeff updates on several Podcasts including a progress update on Family Skeletons and Daniel talks about why he likes the resurgence of Sci-Fi and Horror in the medium.

 

Fanboy News Network Episode 44

 

“When Trailers Attack”

Jeff welcomes guest co-host Ian Crowfeather.

R.I.P. David Huddleston.

Jeff’s review of the new Ghostbusters.

A discussion of the new crop of trailers to come out of San Diego Comic Con.

Hopes for the new season of the CW Superhero shows.

Jeff and Ian reminisce about the Ghostbusters role-playing game.

Talk of No Man’s Sky, We Happy Few, and the coming of procedurally generated games.

Jeff talks about the first day of recording on Family Skeletons.