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Fanlightzone is a premier entertainment hub covering the worlds of comics, pop culture, movies, and television. Featuring in-depth features & spotlights, and exclusive interviews with some of today’s top creators, the site delivers fresh perspectives and behind-the-scenes insights you won’t find anywhere else.

Founded by the ODPH Podcast Executive Producer & former Nerd Initiative Editor-in-Chief, Ken Maney, Fanlightzone blends industry expertise with fan-driven passion to showcase the storytellers, innovators, and rising talents shaping entertainment today. Whether you’re looking for breaking news, thoughtful reviews, or original content from your favorite creators, Fanlightzone is your gateway to the voices and visions that define modern fandom.

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Meet the team

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Ken

  • Ken is the Executive Producer/Host of the ODPH (Ocho Duro Parlay Hour) Podcast. Along with the podcast, he was the Editor In Chief at Nerd initiative where he built their comic review dept from the ground up. Ken is also a freelance Pro Wrestling Blogger and an all around fan of Sports, Movies Tv, Comics and Pro Wrestling.

Joey

Joey

  • Joey is a lifelong nerd, wanna be Jedi Knight, comic book fanatic, and Boston Sport fanatic. He is the host of the No weeks off, pod before life So Wizard Podcast and end all, be all of the So Wizard Social Media Empire handling all business from his cell phone! (Does premier comic reviews along with being press at major conventions such as NYCC).

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Rich

  • Comic Book Reviewer for Fanlight Zone, Video editor extraordinaire, Host of the 3FN Podcast & 607 TWS, and lover of all things Nerdy, especially independent comics.

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JUAN

Padawan J

Padawan J

  • Born and raised in the rolling hills of Upstate New York, Padawan J has been a fan of all things Star Wars, DC, Marvel & video games since the mid-90's. He's a loving husband & co-host on The ODPH Podcast that has been going since June of 2017. He's probably one of the biggest Star Wars fans you'll meet, and is a great encyclopedia of knowledge for all things Expanded Universe and current canon. His favorite superheroes include Superman, Batman & Spider-Man and he has their animated series from the 90's to thank for that. He's also an avid gamer that has been playing games since the Sega Genesis days, and he currently spends some of his free time on the PlayStation 5.

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Sami

  • Connecticut-born and proudly nerdy, Sami is a co-host of the 607 TWS Podcast, Pokémon collector, cosplayer, and prop designer who loves celebrating all things pop culture. Whether they’re hunting down the next great addition to their collection, building custom cosplay props, or discussing the latest fandom news, Sami is always looking for new ways to connect with the community. Recently, they’ve expanded into comic book reviews, sharing their thoughts on the stories, characters, and worlds that inspire fans everywhere.

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STEW

  • Robert Stewart is a lifelong lover of comics, movies, and wrestling. He has a degree in English Writing which has proved… somewhat useful (?) throughout his life, and has been a member of the entertainment press since 2016. He also co-created and co-hosted a podcast from 2018-2020. He is generally in his best mood when the Seahawks are winning.