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Comic News Insider

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The podcast for everything comic book, animation, sci-fi and pop culture. Hosted by Jimmy Aquino & a rotating panel of co-hosts, CNI is your weekly dose of industry news, reviews and interviews.

Past guests include: Stan Lee, John Romita, Sr., Jerry Robinson, Brian K. Vaughan, Ed Brubaker, Matt Fraction, John Cassaday, Paul Pope, Darwyne Cooke, JM Dematteis, Steve Niles, Garth Ennis, Steve Rude, Kyle Baker, Jim Lee, James Jean, Alison Bechdel, Arthur Suydam, Jonathan Hickman, Greg Pak, John McCrea, Zoe Bell, Ted Raimi, David Tennant, Russel T. Davies, Felicia Day, Seth Green, Rob Zombie, Brian Pulido, Olivia Munn, Michael Rooker, Ben Templesmith, Kate Beaton, Faith Erin Hicks, Amber MacArthur, Seth Meyers, Joss Whedon, Nathan Fillion, Bryan Fuller, Kristin Chenoweth, Rosario Dawson, Olivia D'Abo, Patton Oswalt, Tom Kenny, Michael Emerson, Kevin Pereira, Paul Cornell, Jackson Publick, Doc Hammer, Molly Crabapple, and Blair Butler (G4TV).

CNI, the "Entertainment Weekly" of comic podcasts, continues to bring the fun and the funny! (Hey, it's better than being the "US Weekly" of comic podcasts.) Join Jimmy every Wednesday to laugh, learn and maybe even love!

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Episodes

Episode 1496 - Get Your KICx (Kingston Independent Comic Expo)!

April 16, 2024 06:27 - 1 hour - 23.4 MB

Reviews: Fallout TV series Producer Joe returns to join Jimmy in reviewing, talking news and recommending awesome content. But the main event is having guests Cris Livecchi and Kevin Michael Rowe! They are co-producing along with Joe and CNI the brand new Kingston Independent Comic Expo (KICx)! Cris and Kevin talk about how they collaborated with Producer Joe to come up w/ the idea and how it came together. Super fun chat! KICx will be held Saturday, April 27th in Kingston, NY. Jimmy will b...

Episode 1495 - CNI Nugget!

April 09, 2024 10:01 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MB

Reviews: Geiger Vol 2 #1, Red Coat #1, Rook: Exodus #1, Invincible s2 finale, Resident Alien s3 finale, Parasyte: The Grey Back to the regular format show this week! Thanks to reviewers Jon, Marta, Melissa and Ricky! Always such great and insightful thoughts every time. Emily returns with the news which includes: an ORPHAN BLACK spin-off is coming, Julia Garner is the new Silver Surfer, Rob Liefeld to come out with memoir and more. And Jimmy gives some great recommendations in the Top 3!  ...

Episode 1494 - CNI '97!

April 02, 2024 12:37 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MB

Reviews: X-Men '97 #1, Halo s2 finale, Renegade Nell s1, 3 Body Problem s1, The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live finale, X-Men '97 animated series, The Boy and the Heron Back to more reviews and reviews only! Thanks to reviewers Marta, Jon, Melissa and Crystal. Always so insightful and smart. CNI loves them! After all of those great MoCCA interview specials, Jimmy does a catch-up review special covering comics, TV, streaming and film. Let us know what you thought if you read/watched any.  ...

Episode 1493 - MoCCA Fest: Jeff Victor!

March 19, 2024 07:26 - 17 minutes - 6.03 MB

Jimmy attended the SI MoCCA Arts Fest (Society of Illustrators Museum of Comic and Cartoon Art) over the weekend along with Producer Joe. In this episode, he talks to Jeff Victor. They chat about his graphic novel YOU WISH, why he loves monsters & magic, his work at Funko, his Evolution series and more. More interviews later this week and next.  Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!

Episode 1492 - MoCCA Fest: Kevin Alvir!

March 19, 2024 07:19 - 15 minutes - 5.27 MB

Jimmy attended the SI MoCCA Arts Fest (Society of Illustrators Museum of Comic and Cartoon Art) over the weekend along with Producer Joe. In this episode, he talks to cartoonist and fellow Filipino Kevin Alvir. They talk about his new book LISA CHEESE AND GHOST GUITAR, corporate greed, relating to the themes of the book, music and more. More interviews later this week and next.  Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!

Episode 1491 - MoCCA Fest: Yao Xiao!

March 19, 2024 07:16 - 23 minutes - 7.97 MB

Jimmy attended the SI MoCCA Arts Fest (Society of Illustrators Museum of Comic and Cartoon Art) over the weekend along with Producer Joe. In this episode, he talks to his friend Yao Xiao. They chat about some of her comic work including NO WORD ISLAND, upcoming book of essays, ways to communicate with those that don't speak your language, Firefly, and more. More interviews later this week and next.  Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!

Episode 1490 - MoCCA Fest: Beth Hetland!

March 19, 2024 06:57 - 20 minutes - 6.99 MB

Comic News Insider: Episode 1490 is now available for free download! Click on the link or follow on Spotify/subscribe on iTunes! Jimmy attended the SI MoCCA Arts Fest (Society of Illustrators Museum of Comic and Cartoon Art) over the weekend along with Producer Joe. In this episode, he talks to Beth Hetland. They cover her new book TENDER, horror in literature/TV/film, the gestation of the book, teaching and more. More interviews later this week and next.  Also, get a hold of us!   Tha...

Episode 1489 - MoCCA Fest: Sofia Warren!

March 19, 2024 06:44 - 29 minutes - 10.2 MB

Jimmy attended the SI MoCCA Arts Fest (Society of Illustrators Museum of Comic and Cartoon Art) over the weekend along with Producer Joe. In this episode, he talks to Sofia Warren about her book RADICAL: MY YEAR WITH A SOCIALIST SENATOR. They discuss the book in detail, learning about politics from the inside, just what it means to embed yourself, what her platform would be if she ever ran for office, her work at The New Yorker, teaching and more.  More interviews later this week and next. ...

Episode 1488 - MoCCA Merrymaking! Interviews with Hyesu Lee/Maria Hoey!

March 19, 2024 06:31 - 34 minutes - 11.8 MB

Jimmy attended the SI MoCCA Arts Fest (Society of Illustrators Museum of Comic and Cartoon Art) over the weekend along with Producer Joe. In this episode, he gives his overall recap of the show from location to spacing to tables to talent and more. He got 7 interviews (a light weekend for him!) and you'll hear from 2 amazing artists in this episode. First up, Jimmy talks to Hyesu Lee about her new books, murals, fave Korean snacks and more. He also chatted with Maria Hoey about her new boo...

Episode 1487 - Manifesting MoCCA!

March 12, 2024 08:43 - 30 minutes - 10.3 MB

Reviews: Aliens What If? #1, The Bat-Man: First Knight #1, The Last Mermaid #1, Ultimate X-Men Vol 2 #1, Extraordinary s2, Kung Fu Panda 4 Back to more reviews! Thanks to reviewers Marta, Jon, Melissa and Ricky. Always so insightful and smart. CNI loves them! No news again this week. Jimmy is having tech issues and may need a new laptop so send money! :) He chats about his plans for this weekend's SI MoCCA Arts Fest. About 7-10 interviews planned and we'll release those interview specials o...

Episode 1486 - Spice Up Your Life!

March 06, 2024 06:08 - 38 minutes - 35.2 MB

Reviews: Dune: Part Two Last week, we did a ton of reviews. So this week, we thought we'd keep it simple and just do one. Thanks to reviewers Marta, Therese, Emmy and Nic. Always so insightful and smart. CNI loves them! Emily is back with the news and there's a lot which includes: DC Comics returns to Wednesday comic releases, Brian Michael Bendis inks an Amazon deal to adapt some of his earlier works to TV, Uncle Scrooge explores the multiverse in his first Marvel comic and more. And as us...

Episode 1485 - The Last CNIbender!

February 27, 2024 10:36 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MB

Reviews: Edge of Spider-verse Vol 4 #1, The Jaguar #1 One-Shot, Avatar the Last Airbender live-action series, Quantum Leap s2 finale, The Second Best Hospital in the Galaxy animated series, Star Wars: The Bad Batch s3 premiere, The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live series premiere, Ruby Gillman: Teenage Kraken It's an episode full of reviews and recommendations! A variety of comics, TV, streaming, film and more. As always, thanks to reviewers Marta, Melissa, Jon and Producer Joe. No news this...

Episode 1484 - CNInsanity!

February 20, 2024 11:37 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MB

Reviews: If You Find This I'm Already Dead #1, Sweetie Candy Vigilante Vol 2 #1, Resident Alien s3 premiere, Lisa Frankenstein, Madame Web Another weekly CNI for your listening pleasure! Jimmy recruits 2 of his fave reviewers Melissa and Marta to help out once again. Always fantastic and insightful. Emily is back w/ the news which includes: The Fantastic Four film will be set in the 60's, The Umbrella Academy season 4 sets a premiere date, Archie Comics expand their horror line and more. An...

Episode 1483 - My CNI Valentine!

February 13, 2024 12:42 - 31 minutes - 28.4 MB

Reviews: Godzilla Valentine's Day Special #1, Star Wars: Mace Windu #1, Thundercats Vol 3 #1, Halo season 2 A quickie episode for you! Thanks to reviewers Melissa, Marta and Jon! Always so insightful and informative in their reviews. Jimmy gives Emily the week off and tries the news himself which includes: Garth Ennis returns to Marvel Comics, Funimation is closing down, SyFy's WYNONNA EARP is returning with a 90-minute special and more. And as usual, Jimmy has great recommendations to pick...

Episode 1482 - CNI & Stitch!

February 07, 2024 09:04 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MB

Reviews: Dead X-Men #1, Jill and the Killers #1, Lilo & Stitch #1, Orion and the Dark The regular format show streak continues! Thanks to reviewers Lisa, Melissa, Marta and Steph! Always so insightful and informative in their reviews. And thanks to Emily for the news which includes: a new live-action SUPERGIRL is chosen, AHSOKA gets adapted to comics, DOG MAN gets animated and more. And as usual, Jimmy has great recommendations to pick out in the Top 3! Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for...

Episode 1481 - CNI Wins All!

January 30, 2024 02:34 - 29 minutes - 26.6 MB

Comic News Insider: Episode 1481 is now available for free download! Click on the link or follow on Spotify/subscribe on iTunes! Reviews: Action Comics #1061, Animal Pound #1, Ghost Machine #1, Star Wars Thrawn: Alliances #1 Jimmy is still slightly under the weather but perseveres to bring you the weekly nerdy CNI goodness. Thanks to loyal and insightful reviews Jon, Melissa, Ricky and Marta. And to Emily for the news which includes a little DC, a little Marvel and some sexy criminals to...

Episode 1480 - Back to Form!

January 23, 2024 11:50 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MB

Reviews: Cobra Commander #1, John Constantine Hellblazer: Dead In America #1, Ultimate Spider-Man #1, Hazbin Hotel Back to the regular format show with reviews, news and recommendations! Thanks to reviewers Jon, Melissa and Marta who always give such insightful and smart thoughts. News anchor Emily returns with the news which includes: Usagi Yojimbo turns 40, Anime NYC sells out in 2 hours, the Creature from the Black Lagoon gets the comic treatment and more! Also, get a hold of us! Than...

Episode 1479 - A Little Catch-up!

January 16, 2024 08:06 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MB

Jimmy is still catching up from the holidays and the new year sort of snuck up on him. In this episode, he talks about some of the comics, TV and film he's been checking out. Some from last year and some current stuff too. All great, of course. (In his not so humble opinion!) Did you check any of these out? What did you think? Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!

Episode 1478 - Favorite 2023 Graphic Novels!

January 09, 2024 04:28 - 37 minutes - 34.5 MB

Jimmy chatted about his favorite graphic novels in the Best of 2023 show. However, some got brief mentions while others were a bit lengthier. So, he thought he'd give them all some equal love here in this episode. Hear this thoughts on all of these amazing graphic novels from last year! You'll definitely want to pick them up after. Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!

Episode 1477 - More 2023 Favorites!

January 09, 2024 01:16 - 27 minutes - 9.33 MB

Last week, Producer Joe and Jimmy along with Avery and Lisa gave their "Best of 2023". This week, Jimmy recruits some of his awesome CNI reviewers to send in their favorite 2023 picks. Big thanks to Marta, Melissa, Jon, Steph, David and Emily! So many great picks. More amazing things to check out for sure. Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!

Episode 1476 - Best of 2023!

January 03, 2024 07:50 - 2 hours - 43.1 MB

Jimmy and Producer Joe welcome Avery Kaplan (Comics Beat Features Editor) and Lisa Gullickson (Comic Book Couples Counseling Podcast) to talk about our personal Best of 2023! They are absolutely brilliant and we were lucky and thankful they took the time to join us. It's a lengthy one as we have lots to recommend and talk about in the worlds of comic books, TV, film and streaming. As usual, it's purely subjective and it's what we read/saw in 2023. And we didn't read/see everything so there ...

Episode 1475 - A Christmas Catch-up!

December 27, 2023 04:35 - 1 hour - 20.7 MB

Just like the last couple of years, Jimmy heads up to the Hudson Valley area to hang with Producer Joe on Christmas day. They record a little catch-up talking about the influx of video games being turned into TV/film, favorite conventions to attend, why we do the podcast, etc. They also talk about the upcoming Kingston Independent Comic Expo (KICx) next April that Comic News Insider is helping to produce. You can find out more info here. And follow on Instagram and Facebook! Also, get a ...

Episode 1474 - Holiday Comics Reviews!

December 20, 2023 07:11 - 28 minutes - 26 MB

Reviews: Archie Christmas Spectacular 2023 #1, Batman-Santa Claus: Silent Knight, Creepshow Holiday Special #1, DC's 'Twas the 'Mite Before Christmas 2023 #1, Hellboy Winter Special: Yule Cat #1 Every year, a bunch of Christmas/Holiday themed comics come out. And Jimmy and his review crew are here for it! And big thanks to that crew consisting of Marta, Jon, Ricky and Melissa. Always such great reviews from them. We appreciate them so much. I know there were other holiday themed comics this...

Episode 1473 - New Christmas Viewing Jolliness 3!

December 20, 2023 06:58 - 14 minutes - 13.4 MB

Once again, Jimmy checks out some new Christmas films and specials and gives you his jolly thoughts on them all! Did you check them out too? What did you think? And what other ones did you see that he didn't? Happy Christmas everyone!  Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!

Episode 1472 - Last Minute Holiday Gift Guide!

December 19, 2023 23:51 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MB

As usual, Jimmy is waaaaaay behind on his holiday shopping! And he knows there are others out there like him. Here's a last minute shopping gift guide to help you through the madness. Hope this helps and let us know any last minute ideas you might have! Happiest of all the holidays!  Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!

Episode 1471 - Catching Up on TV/Film/Streaming!

December 15, 2023 12:07 - 46 minutes - 15.8 MB

Reviews: Blue Samurai, Doctor Who specials, Fear the Walking Dead series finale, Gen V, Invincible, Krapolpolis, Loki, Scott Pilgrim Takes Off, Sweet Home, The Archies, The Marvels, Wish.   We've been a bit behind on TV/Film/Streaming so Jimmy decided to do a big review special. Thanks to reviewers Marta, Edie, Melissa, Erin, Therese, Emily, Dave & Jon! Always insightful and intelligent critiques. We appreciate them all so much! If you've seen any of these, let us know your thoughts. ...

Episode 1470 - Thought Bubble Festival: Jazz Szu-Ying Chen!

November 20, 2023 21:33 - 28 minutes - 9.9 MB

Jimmy attended Thought Bubble Festival in the UK and got a whole bunch of interviews! In this episode, you'll hear Jazz Szu-Ying Chen! Jimmy met her at Thought Bubble and admired her work. Post-Thought Bubble, she invited him to her art residency in London at the Museum of Life Sciences. A beautifully macabre place! He decided to do an impromptu interview with her about her art, art residency, love of gothic/dark art, Nordic metal and more! Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!

Episode 1469 - Thought Bubble Festival: Kit Anderson/Chloe Green!

November 20, 2023 21:32 - 31 minutes - 10.9 MB

Jimmy attended Thought Bubble Festival in the UK and got a whole bunch of interviews! In this episode, you'll hear Kit Anderson and Chloe Green. Jimmy and Kit chat about her upcoming graphic novel SAFER PLACES. They go over some of the stories in it (some already released online), how the anthology came together, living in Switzerland, ASMR and more. Jimmy also talked to Chloe about her autobio comics and what's to come, is it okay to cry in public, what it's like to be one of the festival ...

Episode 1468 - Thought Bubble Festival: Abigail J. Harding!

November 20, 2023 21:30 - 26 minutes - 9.12 MB

Jimmy attended Thought Bubble Festival in the UK and got a whole bunch of interviews! In this episode, you'll hear Abigail J. Harding. They talk about her new comic PARLIAMENT OF ROOKS, what it's like both writing and drawing a comic for the first time, her love of gothic art and more. Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!

Episode 1467 - Thought Bubble Festival: Luke Healy/Conor Boyle!

November 20, 2023 21:29 - 32 minutes - 11.3 MB

Jimmy attended Thought Bubble Festival in the UK and got a whole bunch of interviews! In this episode, you'll hear from Luke Healy and Conor Boyle. Jimmy talked to Luke about his recent graphic novel PERMANENT PRESS, life as a cartoonist and a standup comedian, his webcomic DOGS ON DATES and more. He also talked to his friend Conor about BLACK SIGHT, JUDGE DREDD, the importance of coloring and more. Both great interviews! Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!

Episode 1466 - Thought Bubble Festival: Clio Isadora!

November 20, 2023 21:28 - 27 minutes - 9.39 MB

Jimmy attended Thought Bubble Festival in the UK and got a whole bunch of interviews! In this episode, you'll hear Clio Isadora. They chat about her graphic novel SOUR PICKLES, the trials and tribulations of art school, evolution of art styles, some of her other short comics and more. Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!

Episode 1465 - Thought Bubble Festival: Sonia Leong!

November 20, 2023 21:27 - 38 minutes - 13.1 MB

Jimmy did several interviews before Thought Bubble Festival that he had planned on doing there. This way, his interview schedule wouldn't be too busy at the show. He met up with his friend Sonia Leong for an interview over coffee and hot chocolate in Cambridge to discuss her light novel series, art book companions, Sweatdrop Studios, drawing manga teaching books and more. Great catch-up! Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!

Episode 1464 - Thought Bubble Festival: Emma Vieceli!

November 20, 2023 21:26 - 32 minutes - 11 MB

Jimmy did several interviews before Thought Bubble Festival that he had planned on doing there. This way, his interview schedule wouldn't be too busy at the show. He met up with his friend Emma Vieceli in Cambridge for lunch, shopping and dinner. They did a fun interview in her home with the family cat Ragnarok making a couple of appearances. They talked about her hit webcomic BREAKS, her run on LIFE IS STRANGE, musical theater and more. Thanks to Emma and Pud for having Jimmy over for the ...

Episode 1463 - Thought Bubble Festival: Lucy Sullivan!

November 20, 2023 21:24 - 42 minutes - 14.6 MB

Jimmy did several interviews before Thought Bubble Festival that he had planned on doing there. This way, his interview schedule wouldn't be too busy at the show. He met up with his friend Lucy Sullivan at her flat in London to chat about the relaunch of BARKING, HAGBOUND, FOREBODING PLACE and more. Always a delight to catch up with Lucy! And shout out to her adorable dog Loki! Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!

Episode 1462 - Thought Bubble Festival: Emilia McKenzie!

November 20, 2023 21:24 - 51 minutes - 17.6 MB

Jimmy did several interviews before Thought Bubble Festival that he had planned on doing there. This way, his interview schedule wouldn't be too busy at the show. He met up with Emilia McKenzie at his friend's flat in London to have an intimate and lovely discussion about her graphic novel debut BUT YOU HAVE FRIENDS. They talked about the heavy subject of the book but also the close friendship, fun times, mental health, gratitude and more. The book is a touching read and highly recommended....

Episode 1461 - Anime NYC Recap! Comic Reviews/Recommendations!

November 20, 2023 21:21 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MB

We interrupt this Thought Bubble Festival coverage with an exciting ANIME NYC recap! Jimmy attended the show over the weekend and gives his thoughts on it all. A super fun show that was packed with enthusiastic anime/manga fans to be sure. Jimmy talks about Artist Alley and gives some recommendations of artists to check out. Also, is it the convention with the best food choices? YES! Since he's been doing so much convention coverage since June, Jimmy decided to throw in some comic book re...

Episode 1460 - Thought Bubble Festival: Rachael Smith/Arielle Jovellanos!

November 16, 2023 19:05 - 30 minutes - 10.5 MB

Jimmy did several interviews before Thought Bubble Festival that he had planned on doing there. This way, his interview schedule wouldn't be too busy at the show. He met up with his friend Rachael Smith in Manchester to interview and hang. A chill and always hilarious time at her home. We talked her recent NAP COMIX, adorable new baby Henry (the star of said comic), THE QUEEN'S FAVORITE WITCH, a possible space opera in the works (wait...WHAT?!!) and more! Thx to Rachael for having Jimmy sta...

Episode 1459 - Thought Bubble Festival: Kieron Gillen!

November 15, 2023 19:46 - 47 minutes - 16.4 MB

Jimmy did several interviews before Thought Bubble Festival that he had planned on doing there. This way, his interview schedule wouldn't be too busy at the show. He met up with his friend Kieron Gillen in London to have lunch and interview. A fun and laid-back chat about his run on his many X-Men books and where things are heading post-Krakoan age, Doctor Aphra, DIE, RPGs, advice for people who want to do comics and more. An adorable pub doggie with a plastic cone on would visit us on occas...

Episode 1458 - Thought Bubble Festival Recap! Becky Cloonan/Tula Lotay!

November 14, 2023 02:00 - 33 minutes - 11.5 MB

Jimmy gives his recap and thoughts on Thought Bubble Festival and his trip over to the UK. A great time as usual! The festival is a wonderful gathering of amazing cartoonists and creators. Just a super positive and supportive atmosphere. In the recap, he gives the scoop on it all from the set up to the crowds to the location and more. Yeah, he LOVED it! Jimmy did 13 interviews and you'll hear the one with Becky Cloonan and Tula Lotay. They talk about their upcoming DSTLRY collaboration SOMN...

Episode 1457 - Thought Bubble Festival Preview!

November 05, 2023 09:14 - 15 minutes - 13.8 MB

Jimmy gives you a quickie Thought Bubble Festival preview! He recorded this super quick episode while on a break from work in a parking garage. So no normal segment music and possible random background sounds. We record where we need to so we can bring you the comic goodness!  He's currently in the UK and madly prepping for the convention this weekend that is held annually in the north of the UK in Harrogate. He gives the lowdown on it all and what to expect, planned interviews (including t...

Episode 1456 - JewCE Co-Founder Dr. Miriam Eve Mora!

October 31, 2023 07:12 - 21 minutes - 7.35 MB

We hope you enjoyed all of the massive NYCC coverage! Jimmy is exhausted from it all so our news anchor Emily Edwards decided to take over this week. She interviewed Dr. Miriam Eve Mora, the co-creator of JewCE: The Jewish Comics Experience. JewCE is a comics and pop culture convention celebrating diverse Jewish themes, characters, and narratives in sequential art.  Dr. Mora talks with Emily about how it started, what to expect, some big name guests, is it for everyone (YES!) and more. In t...

Episode 1453 - NYCC: Greg Pak!

October 27, 2023 10:10 - 56 minutes - 19.3 MB

Jimmy went to New York Comic Con (NYCC) last week and got about 12 interviews and 1 press room. Producer Joe even got an interview in! In this episode, you'll hear from Greg Pak but it WASN'T at NYCC! Greg and Jimmy decided to chat post-NYCC away from the madness. They met in Central Park here in NYC and had a lovely chat about Greg's prolific work on comics like DARTH VADER, MECH CADETS, WHO BELONGS? DEADLY HANDS OF KUNG-FU, CITY BOY, etc. They also talked about the Netflix animated series...

Episode 1455 - NYCC: Colleen AF Venable!

October 24, 2023 08:43 - 37 minutes - 12.9 MB

Jimmy went to New York Comic Con (NYCC) last week and got about 12 interviews and 1 press room. Producer Joe even got an interview in! In this episode, you'll hear from Jimmy's pal Colleen AF Venable. When the 2 of them get together, there is always a ton of laughs. They talked at length about her very popular series KATIE THE CATSITTER, THE SWAYZE YEAR, naming a billion different cats, working with animals in Australia, fave entertainment at the moment and more. Always such a blast catchin...

Episode 1454 - NYCC: Sarah Gordon!

October 24, 2023 08:26 - 46 minutes - 15.9 MB

Jimmy went to New York Comic Con (NYCC) last week and got about 12 interviews and 1 press room. Producer Joe even got an interview in! In this episode, you'll hear from the "Britain's Queen of gothic folk horror" Sarah Gordon. Our mutual pal Kieron Gillen bestowed that moniker upon Sarah and he is so right. Jimmy had met (well re-met) Sarah last year in the UK at the Thought Bubble festival but only recently read her work. (That she had kindly gifted to him. BAD JIMMY!). VICIOUS CREATURES i...

Episode 1452 - NYCC: Hugh Howey/Erica Schultz!

October 24, 2023 06:09 - 39 minutes - 13.4 MB

Jimmy went to New York Comic Con (NYCC) last week and got about 12 interviews and 1 press room. Producer Joe even got an interview in! In this episode, you'll hear 2 interviews. Producer Joe chatted with author Hugh Howey about his mega-hit sci-fi series SILO and more. Jimmy chatted with old podcast wife Erica Schultz about her multiple works in the er...works. Super prolific nowadays, they talk about her work on HALLOW'S EVE, MOON KNIGHT, DAREDEVIL, SPAWN, etc. Thanks to both! Also, get ...

Episode 1451 - NYCC: Arielle Jovellanos!

October 24, 2023 06:05 - 23 minutes - 8.22 MB

Jimmy went to New York Comic Con (NYCC) last week and got about 12 interviews and 1 press room. Producer Joe even got an interview in! In this episode, you'll hear from one of Jimmy's fellow Filipinos on this here Filipino American History Month. Arielle Jovellanos returns to the podcast to talk about her recent hit book GIRL TAKING OVER: A LOIS LANE STORY, her new self-published comic JUST A SPELL, musical theater, favorite characters and more. Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listen...

Episode 1450 - NYCC: Meriden Angeles (Kwento Comics)/Rev Valdez!

October 23, 2023 10:43 - 33 minutes - 11.5 MB

Jimmy went to New York Comic Con (NYCC) last week and got about 12 interviews and 1 press room. Producer Joe even got an interview in! In this episode, you'll hear from some of Jimmy's fellow Filipinos on this here Filipino American History Month. First, Jimmy follows up with his Kwento Comics interviews from SDCC and chats with Meriden Angeles about the new Kickstarter, new publisher and Meriden's acting career. He also talked to Rev Valdez about his adorable children's book BUNSO MEETS A ...

Episode 1449 - NYCC: Slayers: A Buffyverse Story!

October 21, 2023 08:50 - 40 minutes - 14 MB

Jimmy went to New York Comic Con (NYCC) last week and got about 12 interviews and 1 press room. Producer Joe even got an interview in! In this episode, Jimmy covered the press room for Audible's new audio original series SLAYERS: A BUFFYVERSE STORY. Many of the original BTVS cast are back to do the voices. In this room were Amber Benson, Christopher Golden, Charisma Carpenter, Emma Caulfield Ford, James Marsters, James Charles Leary, Juliet Landau and newcomer Laya DeLeon Hayes. Everyone wa...

Episode 1448 - NYCC: Dee Snider/Si Spurrier!

October 20, 2023 18:52 - 30 minutes - 10.4 MB

Jimmy went to New York Comic Con (NYCC) last week and got about 12 interviews and 1 press room. Producer Joe even got an interview in! In this episode, you'll hear from Twisted Sister front man Dee Snider and writer Si Spurrier! Jimmy got 10 minutes in a 1:1 with metal rocker Dee Snider to chat about his new graphic novel HE'S NOT GONNA TAKE IT. They talk about how he got into music, his appearance before Congress taking on the PMRC, the effect it had on the band and more. Jimmy also talked...

Episode 1447 - NYCC: Sweeney Boo/Soo Lee!

October 19, 2023 05:43 - 32 minutes - 11.1 MB

Jimmy went to New York Comic Con (NYCC) last week and got about 12 interviews and 1 press room. Producer Joe even got an interview in! In this episode, you'll hear from Sweeney Boo and Soo Lee. Jimmy chats to Sweeney about her work on HARLEY QUINN, her original graphic novel OVER MY DEAD BODY and the upcoming sequel, love of witches, K-dramas, favorite cheeses and more. Jimmy also talks to Soo Lee about her prolific work on such titles as MALEFICENT, STAR WARS, DC/RWBY, vampires, Asian repr...

Guests

Ben Templesmith
4 Episodes
Dean Haspiel
4 Episodes
Brea Grant
3 Episodes
Cameron Stewart
3 Episodes
Jeffrey Brown
3 Episodes
Robert Kirkman
3 Episodes
Rob Thomas
3 Episodes
Clark Gregg
2 Episodes
Dave Gibbons
2 Episodes
Don Rosa
2 Episodes
Kevin Smith
2 Episodes
Michael Avon Oeming
2 Episodes
Miles Millar
2 Episodes
Wynonna Earp
2 Episodes
Yuri Lowenthal
2 Episodes
Alan Moore
1 Episode
Alison Rosen
1 Episode
Audrey Niffenegger
1 Episode
Ben Thompson
1 Episode
Bernie Wrightson
1 Episode
Bill Willingham
1 Episode
Blair Brown
1 Episode
Bruce Campbell
1 Episode
Chip Kidd
1 Episode
Dana Gould
1 Episode
David Harewood
1 Episode
Diana Gabaldon
1 Episode
Eddie Campbell
1 Episode
Frank Darabont
1 Episode
Gary Erskine
1 Episode
Jake Johnson
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