Fandom Initiative

Fandom initiative discusses the poignantly beautiful Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.

You open the box... and we came. Fandom Initiative is back with our annual horror episode. We'll review the latest offerings in horror from comics to movies to series, from vampires to The Shape to Pinhead.

It's the season finale of Fandom Initiative! Michael and Antonio enter the multiverse with a review of Dr. Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. Spoilers galore, impact on the MCU, fan service, and so much more on the episode.

Comics, sequel announcements, new series, random wrestling promos, and way more. Michael and Antonio are bringing it all for the Fandom Initiative. Join in on the show. Welcome to the Fandom...

From the trailer for Thor: Love and Thunder, to Everything Everywhere All at Once, to 61st Street, to Free Comic Book Day, Fandom Initiative have got you cover. Plus they'll give you the latest on comics, events, and Antonio's "Just a Thought..." segment on the news of a possible DC Comics overhaul. Another packed episode with Michael and Antonio guiding you through the week in geek. Welcome to the Fandom...

Moonlighting... Hudson Hawk... Die Hard... Pulp Fiction... Fandom Initiative talks Bruce Willis' films, along with the latest comics, some TV chatter, and more. Welcome to the Fandom...

Series premiere of Moon Knight, the return of Young Justice: Phantoms, HALO, and comics news. Michael and Antonio delves in these topics with their special blend of humorous analysis that only the Fandom Initiative brings. Plus, Antonio's "Just a Thought..." on comics, anime, and animation. Welcome to the Fandom... 

 For more info on Maia Crown Williams' Go Fund Me, please visit https://www.gofundme.com/f/maiacrown?qid=51ef2e57f956f46d946427072195c4ed

Master, HALO, Nubia: Queen of the Amazons, DMZ, Ms. Marvel trailer and more, are what Michael & Antonio chit chat on today's show. Plus Michael gives his notion on the dark side of mergers in the "Just a Thought..." segment.   

For more info on Everyone Comics, please visit https://everyonecomics.com/  

For more info on Maia Crown Williams' Go Fund Me, please visit https://www.gofundme.com/f/maiacrown

What're Michael and Antonio talking about this week? They're going over trailers for Obi-Wan Kenobi, Master, Young Justice: Phantoms, HALO, and Umma. The Batman is in theaters and Fandom Initiative gives it a thorough going over. Another "Just a Thought..." segment from Antonio about comic book based movies and comic shops.  

To donate or share the Go Fund Me for Maia Crown Williams, please visit https://www.gofundme.com/f/maiacrown?qid=96fa2c6629c2d1e1ea3ee7ddbd6b6b62

Fandom Initiative welcome Newton Lilavois and T. J. Sterling to talk about their the Villainus Kickstarter. Michael and Antonio get all the details on this new project.  

For more info on the Villainus Kickstarter, please visit https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/tjsterling/villainus-a-cyberpunk-noir-graphic-novel?ref=nav_search&result=project&term=villainus  

To donate to the Maia Crown Williams Go Fund Me page, please visit https://www.gofundme.com/f/maiacrown?qid=bde05495e6a9a93164ec669b0016a6b8

This week Michael & Antonio chat up SuperBowl trailers for "Moon Knight" and "Doctor Strange: In the Multiverse of Madness", NBC's new series "The Endgame", the latest season of Destiny 2: The Witch Queen, and Antonio has an idea for the Black Panther movies/series. Welcome to the Fandom... Join in on the chat!  

To donate to Maia Crown Williams Go Fund Me, please visit https://www.gofundme.com/f/maiacrown

Michael and Antonio come in hot. They are going The Book of Bobba Fett, Euphoria, Reacher, The Legend of Vox Machina, Raised by Wolves, and more. Come over for the in-depth ,but humorous, analysis of the Fandom Initiative. Welcome to the Fandom...

Antonio and Michael discuss new Disney+ series The Book of Bobba Fett, the new seasons of HBO's Euphoria and The Witcher.

Happy Belated New Year!!! Michael and Antonio have resurfaced from hiatus. They go in to discuss Naomi and Peacemaker, plus the Moon Knight trailer. As always you get that deep analysis and random humor that only Fandom Initiative brings!

This is gonna be a ***SPOILER*** heavy episode!!! You have been warned!!!  

Seasons Greetings from Michael and Antonio! The fellas come to you for a special show to review "Spider-Man: No Way Home" and "Hawkeye". They'll bring their spot on analysis and humor to this review as only Fandom Initiative can. This is gonna be a ***SPOILER*** heavy episode. You have been warned.

It's that special time of year where Michael & Antonio give you 2021 in retrospect. They're talking movies, series, streaming services, food, and more. The funniest geek culture/fandom centric podcast out there... Welcome to the Fandom!

Michael and Antonio discuss the pros & cons of this boom in animation on streaming services. Plus they give their reviews of the latest animated offerings and which ones to look out for in the coming months.

It's gonna be a Disney/Marvel heavy episode. Today, MIchael and Antonio are viewing Eternals and going through topics from Disney+ Day. Let's see what they thought of the newest MCU offering and what was interesting from the Disney event. Welcome to the Fandom!

Did you reserve your seats cause Michael and Antonio are ready to hit the concession stand and do a bit of theater hopping. they'll be reviewing DUNE, They Harder They Fall, Last Night in Soho, and Army of Thieves. Come join in on our mix of insightful but humorous reviews as on the Fandom Initiative can bring you. Welcome to the Fandom!

This week, Michael and Antonio review "Halloween Kills", "No Time to Die", and go over the highlights of DC Fandome.

Michael and Antonio talk about DC's Fandome show and what they hope to take away from the fan driven event.

Season 2 starts off with a bang. Michael and Antonio going on about Disney+ series What If..., all the movies from the summer, and NYCC's relevance. They hit the ground and charge in.

Fandom Initiative is back for a special episode as we share our thoughts on Black Widow.

Grab your AMC Stubs app... Order you popcorn and drink... Pick your seat...   cause the Fandom Initiative is going to the movie! Michael and Antonio preview some of the summer movies coming your way this summer.   For more info and to pledge to Is'Nana the Were-Spider: Birthday, please visit https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/isnanashowtime/isnana-the-were-spider-birthday-day  For more on info all Is'nana the Were-Spider graphic novels and comics, please visit https://webwaycomics.ecwid.com/

HAPPY JUNETEENTH!!! Join Michael and Antonio as they celebrate some of their favorite Black films and series.

The AMC A-listers take over Fandom Initiative on this crossover episode! Mina and Michael discuss some of the things they've watched recently and share their thoughts on Loki and The Conjuring 3. #Loki #theconjuring3 #disney+ #hbomax

Michael and Antonio are joined by returning special Wingless Comics' Malachi Bailey. We're chatting Justice #2 Kickstarter, movie reviews of A Quiet Place 2 & Cruella, and... THE HELLFIRE GALA!  

For more info on Justice Issue #2 Kickstarter, please visit https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/winglesscomics/justice-issue-2-promises-to-keep?ref=nav_search&result=project&term=justice  

For more info on Wingless Comics, please visit https://www.winglessent.com/  

For more info on "HER" by Malachi Bailey, please visit https://www.amazon.com/Her-Malachi-Bailey-ebook/dp/B084YRTSNQ/ref=sr_1_1?crid=Y8OCYR61HI41&dchild=1&keywords=her+malachi+bailey&qid=1622839722&sprefix=HER+mala%2Cstripbooks%2C151&sr=8-1

Michael and Antonio welcome author & founder of VirtuousCon Cerece Rennie Murphy.  One of the most fun shows we've done with a bunch of laughter and positivity, Come and check us out.

For more info on VirtuousCon, please visit https://beacons.ai/VirtuousCon  

For more info on Cerece Rennie Murphy, please visit https://beacons.page/cerece

T. J. and Spencer Sterling joins us to give all the info on Joystick Angels. They'll also help us dive into Castlevania's final season and a couple other geek culture topics.  

For more info on the Joystick Angels Kickstarter, please visit https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/tjsterling/joystick-angels-a-new-ya-space-opera-comic-series?ref=nav_search&result=project&term=joystick

For more info on Rae Comics, please visit https://www.raecomics.com/ 

For more info on Spencer Sterling's music, please visit https://beacons.page/mittmusic

This week Michael and Antonio go over the Marvel announcement of it's cinematic lineup for Phase 4.

TEST YOUR MIGHT!!! This episodes is straight from the Outworld. Michael chats up the Oscars highs & lows. Afterwards the fellas talk the latest in streaming series including The Falcon and the Winter Soldier finale, Shadow and Bone, and Invincible, plus movies Stowaway and...MORTAL KOMBAT!!! Antonio gives his picks on the latest comics being released.

Michael and Antonio give their thoughts on the "Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings" teaser trailer. Afterwards, they give their opinions on "The New Mutants" movie.

Micheal and Antonio chat with LIza Wyles, Director of Content Development, Marvel New Media about the breakout hits WandaVision, The Falcon And The Winter Soldier, and her involvement in Marvel's Hero Project. #marvel #Disney+ #falconandwintersoldier #wandavision

Michael and Antonio are back and discussing Amazon's Invincible, Disney+ The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, Godzilla vs. Kong, and the New York Comic Con dilemma.

Michael and Antonio are joined by indie film actor Michael Andrews as a guest host. We're talking the Snyder Cut of Justice League and all the details.

Route 3... Mine to Avenge... Green Lantern... Michael and Antonio welcome writer/creator/Star Trek aficionado Robert Jeffrey. We'll be chatting the latest episode of Falcon and the Winter Soldier on Disney+, Invincible on Amazon, and Robert's latest project "The Fox Chronicles".  

For more info on the "The Fox Chronicles" Kickstarter, please visit: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/foxchronicles/the-fox-chronicles-1-an-adventure-comic?ref=nav_search&result=project&term=the%20fox 

For more info on the Challenges Games and Comics shop, please visit: https://challengesgames.ecwid.com/

Michael and Antonio welcome special guest... creator/writer/action figure enthusiast Marvin Wynn. We're talking "Falcon and Winter Soldier", "The Edge", and his new project "Angel Wings".  

For more info on "The Edge", please visit Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The.Edge.Comic/.

For more info on Marvin Wynn, please visit Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theedgecomic/.

Michael and Antonio welcome to the show special guest... writer/editor/fashion mogul/podcaster... Moana McAdams! We talk about the latest "Moana Nui Podcast" Kickstarter for season 2, Burning Spear Comix, the philanthropic work that fuels her souls, the much needed representation of Indigenous peoples, "Warrior", and how much we loved "Finding Ohana".  

For more on Moana McAdams' fashion line, books,masks, and podcast info, please visit: https://www.moanamcadams.com/ 

For more on Burning Spear Comix, please visit: https://www.burningspearcomix.com/

Michael and Antonio welcome special guest writer of "HER"/editor/head of development Malachi Bailey of Wingless Comics. We talk WandaVision and the lastest Kickstarter for the growing Wingless Comics.  

For Wingless Comics Kickstarter go to: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/winglesscomics/nightfall-part-2-a-cold-wind-blows?ref=nav_search&result=project&term=wingless 

For More on Wingless Comics go to: https://www.winglessent.com/ 

To Purchase Malachi Bailey's "HER" go to: https://www.amazon.com/Her-Malachi-Bailey/dp/1530919290/ref=sr_1_1?crid=JCBRH9EPEHUW&dchild=1&keywords=her+by+malachi+bailey&qid=1615059948&sprefix=Malachi+Bai%2Caps%2C153&sr=8-1

Today Antonio (aka The Hungry Bleek) welcomes artist Takeia Marie to guest host.  

For more on Takeia Marie go to:  https://www.instagram.com/takeiamarie/Takeiadraws@gmail.com https://lnk.bio/takeiamarie 

"Woman in Sujud" by M'Shai S. Dash-https://www.amazon.com/Woman-Sujud-Poems-American-Muslim/dp/1735402303/ref=sr_1_1?crid=HMS43Y2QOII&dchild=1&keywords=women+in+sujud&qid=1614456481&sprefix=woman+in+Sujud%2Caps%2C171&sr=8-1 

Access Guide to the Black Comic Book Community 2020-2021-https://stores.comichub.com/anyonecomics/products/access-guide-to-the- 

Excellence Book One Deluxe Hardcover Kickstarter-https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/excellenceisreal/excellence-book-one-deluxe-hardcover?ref=nav_search&result=project&term=Excellence

On this special episode, Michael(@cinema_ceo) chops it up with childhood friend, and independent film actor, Michael Andrews (@bigdawgzbadass)! He's the perfect guest to have on the show as he is a fellow geek himself! They catch up and speak on what he's currently digging in the fandom! #starwars #mcu #disney+ #hbomax #amazonprime #streaming

Michael and Antonio give some of their favorite couples, truples, and all other love stories in todays episode.

Michael and Antonio continue on in part two of their returning episode. They go into Euphoria and Antonio has a softcore rant about gatekeeping and the toxicity of fans.

In part one of their return episode, Michael and Antonio chop it up about the goings on in the Fandom during their holiday.

Michael & Antonio welcome special guests Robert Jeffrey II, Sha-Nee Williams, JOYNFINITY, and Carlo Smith Ramsay to review the events of 2020. It was a game changing, life altering year but we wanna celebrate the moments in the fandom geek world. We'll be highlighting moments in movies, TV/streaming series, comics, gaming, and so much more. Join in... Welcome to the Fandom.

Michael & Antonio welcome special guests Robert Jeffrey II, Sha-Nee Williams, JOYNFINITY, and Carlo Smith Ramsay to review the events of 2020. It was a game changing, life altering year but we wanna celebrate the moments in the fandom geek world. We'll be highlighting moments in movies, TV/streaming series, comics, gaming, and so much more. Join in... Welcome to the Fandom.

Michael and Antonio hit topics like Warner Bros. announcement ripples, Doc Ock on Spider-Man news, MCU/Disney+ announcements, new comics, etc all with their humorous take and realness. Welcome to the Fandom!

Michael and Antonio discuss a jam packed week of fandom news from Warner Bros releasing movies on HBOMAX to Gangs of London to new comics releases. The show ends with the usual random hilarious chat!

MIchael and Antonio discuss content from Indigenous creatives.

Michael and Antonio talk "Wonder Woman 84", "Coming2America", Hulu's "Woke", "Marvel 616", "The Mandalorian", new comics, and more...