Comic News Insider
1,507 episodes - English - Latest episode: 14 days ago - ★★★★★ - 91 ratingsThe 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 1296 - TCAF: Sweeney Boo!
June 24, 2022 10:08 - 30 minutes - 10.6 MBJimmy was in Toronto last weekend attending TCAF (Toronto Comic Arts Festival). In this episode, Jimmy chats with cartoonist Sweeney Boo about her graphic novel EAT, AND LOVE YOURSELF. A tale inspired from personal experiences...well, except the time travel. (He thinks). They also talk about her Captain Marvel comic work, her podcast SPILL YOUR GUTS with fellow cartoonist/friend Soo Lee, Paddington Bear, tattoos, cheese, future work and more! A super fun and laid back time. One last TCAF ...
Episode 1295 - TCAF: Aimee de Jongh Spotlight Panel!
June 22, 2022 07:59 - 45 minutes - 15.6 MBJimmy was in Toronto over the weekend attending TCAF (Toronto Comic Arts Festival). In this episode, Jimmy moderated the 1:1 spotlight panel with friend Aimee de Jongh. They talked about her incredible award nominated graphic novel DAYS OF SAND. It's about America's Dust Bowl era in the 1930's. A moving tale based on real life events. They also chat about DESTINATION: CANADA. A collaboration with the Dutch Consulate in Toronto. It's 10 tales of Dutch emigrants starting a new life in Canada ...
Episode 1294 - TCAF: SelfMadeHero Special w/ Catherine Castro/Chris W. Kim/Anne Mette Kaerulf Lorentzen!
June 22, 2022 07:19 - 41 minutes - 14.1 MBJimmy was in Toronto over the weekend attending TCAF (Toronto Comic Arts Festival). In this episode, Jimmy talks with 3 creators whom have books out with SelfMadeHero. He chats with Catherine Castro about the book she wrote CALL ME NATHAN. Based on a true story, it follows a young girl realizing she is not the gender she was assigned at birth. Beautiful, powerful and positive. Chris W. Kim STRAYS talks about the new book he wrote & drew called STRAYS. It's about moving on, starting over, mi...
Episode 1293 - TCAF Recap & Interviews w/ Motzie Dapul/Allan Matudio/Melanie L. Yan!
June 21, 2022 09:22 - 52 minutes - 18.1 MBJimmy was in Toronto over the weekend attending TCAF (Toronto Comic Arts Festival). He got 8 interviews from cartoonists Monica Gallagher, Sweeney Boo, Chris W. Kim, Catherine Castro, Anne Mette, Motzie Dapul, Allan Matudio and Melanie L. Yan. He also moderated his friend Aimee de Jongh's spotlight 1:1 panel. In this episode, Jimmy recaps the show both the good and bad. Interviews you'll hear in this episode are from Motzie, Allan and Melanie. The rest will air later this week and next week...
Episode 1292 - Off to TCAF!
June 14, 2022 07:18 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MBReviews: Dark Crisis #1, Jane Foster and the Mighty Thor #1, Justice Warriors #1 , Ms. Marvel season premiere, Jurassic World: Dominion Jimmy briefly chats his plans for this weekend's Toronto Comic Arts Festival (TCAF) as well as some minor worries about San Diego Comic Con next month. As usual, Jimmy recruits some of his favorite audio reviewers again. Thanks to Ashley, Melissa, Marta, Ricky and Jon! Always such insightful and great reviews and the powers that be at CNI appreciate them s...
Episode 1291 - Greg Pak (I Belong To You/Motherland)!
June 08, 2022 03:07 - 53 minutes - 18.4 MBIn a last minute special episode, Jimmy and pal Greg Pak chat about his new illustrated book of poetry called I BELONG TO YOU/MOTHERLAND. It's about growing up half Korean in Texas and not quite belonging but totally bound to the flora and fauna of the place. It's also about lessons, memory and the death of his mother. Great photos by both his mother and Greg with original art by comic book artists like Shing Yin Khor, Sean Chen, Ethan Young and more. Greg talks about the origin of the bo...
Episode 1290 - Fare Thee Well, Joe Q!
June 07, 2022 08:53 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MBReviews: The Closet #1, Fox and Hare #1, The Panic #1, The Boys s3 As usual, Jimmy recruits some of his favorite audio reviewers again. Thanks to Ashley, Melissa, Marta, and Ricky! Always such insightful and great reviews and the powers that be at CNI appreciate them so much. Let us know if you've read and/or watched what we reviewed and send us your thoughts! Thanks to Emily for the news which includes: Joe Quesada leaves Marvel, Popeye gets some updates, DC Comics is offering free LGBTQ+...
Episode 1289 - Obi-Wanna Podcast?
May 31, 2022 00:17 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MBReviews: Obi-Wan Kenobi series premiere, Stranger Things S4 Vol 1, Chip N' Dale: Rescue Rangers As usual, Jimmy recruits some of his favorite audio reviewers again. Thanks to Ashley, Melissa, Marta, Therese and Ricky! Always such insightful and great reviews and the powers that be at CNI appreciate them so much. Let us know if you've read and/or watched what we reviewed and send us your thoughts! Thanks to Emily for the news which includes: DC Comics expands their YA line, Oscar winning di...
Episode 1288 - Celebrating AAPI Creators!
May 23, 2022 23:44 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBReviews: Duo #1, I Hate This Place #1, Marvel's Voices Identity, Shaolin Cowboy: Cruel to Be Kin #1 As usual, Jimmy recruits some of his favorite audio reviewers again. Thanks to Ashley, Melissa, Marta and Ricky! Always such insightful and great reviews and the powers that be at CNI appreciate them so much. Let us know if you've read and/or watched what we reviewed and send us your thoughts! Thanks to Emily for the news which includes: THE LEAGUE OF EXTRAORDINARY GENTLEMEN reboot is coming...
Episode 1287 - Another CNI Bite!
May 17, 2022 03:01 - 21 minutes - 20.1 MBReviews: Archie Meets Riverdale #1, Blood Syndicate: Season One #1, Eight Billion Genies #1, Jurassic League #1, Moon Knight: Black White and Blood #1 As usual, Jimmy recruits some of his favorite audio reviewers again. Thanks to Ashley, Melissa, Steph, Marta and Ricky! Always such insightful and great reviews and the powers that be at CNI appreciate them so much. Let us know if you've read and/or watched what we reviewed and send us your thoughts! Thanks to Emily for the news which includ...
Episode 1286 - CNI in the Podcast of Madness!
May 09, 2022 10:59 - 38 minutes - 35.3 MBReviews: Archer & Armstrong Forever #1, Metal Society #1, Quests Aside #1, Twig #1, Moon Knight season 1 finale, Doctor Strange: In the Multiverse of Madness As usual, Jimmy recruits some of his favorite audio reviewers again. Thanks to Ashley, Melissa, Therese, Steph, Marta and Ricky! Always such insightful and great reviews and the powers that be at CNI appreciate them so much. Let us know if you've read and/or watched what we reviewed and send us your thoughts! Thanks to Emily for the ...
Episode 1285 - Vanessa Yao (Kung Fu)!
May 09, 2022 10:43 - 25 minutes - 8.68 MBIn collaboration with Heidi Macdonald's The Beat comics blog, Jimmy zooms it up with actress Vanessa Yao of the hit CW series KUNG FU. She joins season 2 as "Mia", the mysterious cousin of the lead Nicky. They talk about the audition process, what it was like going from Canada to study film in China and then back west to be in KUNG FU, fight skills, fitting in with the cast, what's in store for Mia and more! A delightful, informative and fun chat. Thanks to Heidi for setting this up. If yo...
Episode 1284 - CNI: Face the Podcast!
May 03, 2022 08:13 - 23 minutes - 21.3 MBReviews: Blood Stained Teeth #1, British Paranormal Society: Time Out of Mind #1, Justice League #75, Naughty List #1 As usual, Jimmy recruits some of his favorite audio reviewers again. Thanks to Ashley, Melissa and Ricky! Always such insightful and great reviews and the powers that be at CNI appreciate them so much. Let us know if you've read and/or watched what we reviewed and send us your thoughts! Thanks to Emily for the news which includes: Frank Miller is starting his own publishing...
Episode 1283 - CNI: The Unbeatable Podcast!
April 26, 2022 02:45 - 22 minutes - 20.3 MBReviews: Captain America #0 One-Shot, The Secret History of the War on Weed #1, The Vampire Slayer #1, Marvel’s Squirrel Girl: The Unbeatable Radio Show As usual, Jimmy recruits some of his favorite audio reviewers again. Thanks to Marta, Ashley, Melissa and Ricky! Always such insightful and great reviews and the powers that be at CNI appreciate them so much. Let us know if you've read and/or watched what we reviewed and send us your thoughts! Thanks to Emily for the news which includes: D...
Episode 1282 - Fun with CNI!
April 18, 2022 20:42 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MBReviews: Break Out #1, Fun With Little Archie and Friends #1, Sandman Universe: Nightmare Country #1, A Town Called Terror #1 As usual, Jimmy recruits some of his favorite audio reviewers again. Thanks to Marta, Ashley and Ricky! Always such insightful and great reviews and the powers that be at CNI appreciate them so much. Let us know if you've read and/or watched what we reviewed and send us your thoughts! Thanks to Emily for the news which includes: NYCC tickets go on sale in May, Charla...
Episode 1281 - Clark Collis (You've Got Red On You: How Shaun of the Dead Was Brought to Life)!
April 12, 2022 08:31 - 47 minutes - 16.5 MBReviews: Alice Ever After #1, Spider-Punk #1, West of Sundown #1, Apollo 10 1/2, Everything Everywhere All At Once Jimmy sits down with Clark Collis, author of the hit book YOU'VE GOT RED ON YOU: HOW SHAUN OF THE DEAD WAS BROUGHT TO LIFE. They talk about how the book came together, film trivia, behind the scenes, the interviews, and more. They also talk about Clark's job as a senior writer with Entertainment Weekly including fave interviews and celeb encounters. As usual, Jimmy recruits ...
Episode 1280 - Even More MoCCA w/ Haleigh Mun/Evan McGorray/Jonathan Baylis!
April 06, 2022 06:30 - 31 minutes - 10.9 MBJimmy attended MoCCA Fest over the weekend and got a bunch of interviews. You'll hear the last 3 in this episode. Jimmy's has an engaging talk with Haleigh Mun (DRAW LIKE A CHILD). They talk of her time here in NYC from Korea, how her work helps people, and more. Jimmy has a lovely chat with translator Evan McGorray (CALL ME NATHAN) about how they got into translating, what works attract him, etc. And finally, he gabs with old pal Jonathan Baylis about his long running comic zine SO BUTT...
Episode 1279 - More MoCCA w/ Yao Xiao/Chien Fan Liu/Elainee Ruei Yi Fang!
April 06, 2022 06:14 - 29 minutes - 10.1 MBJimmy attended MoCCA Fest over the weekend and got a bunch of interviews. You'll hear 2 in this episode and the last 3 in another MoCCA interview special later this week. Jimmy's talks to his friend Yao Xiao (EVERYTHING IS BEAUTIFUL, AND I'M NOT AFRAID) about her collected work and various short comics she did over the past few years. A great catch-up! He also had the pleasure of talking to Taiwanese creators Chien Fan Liu and Elainee Ruei Yi Fang! They are the founders of GO.ING COMIX, an...
Episode 1278 - MoCCA Recap & Interviews w/ Eunsoo Jeong/Liz & Jimmy Reed!
April 06, 2022 05:59 - 58 minutes - 20.2 MBJimmy and Producer Joe attended MoCCA Fest over the weekend and give their overall recap on the show. Jimmy also got a bunch of interviews and you'll hear 2 in this episode and the rest in 2 more MoCCA interview specials later this week. Jimmy's pal Eunsoo Jeong (KOREANGRY) chats about what she's been up to the past couple of years, her awesome zine and more. And remedying a 4 year interview promise, Jimmy talks to the CUDDLES AND RAGE team of Liz & Jimmy Reed. Super fun chat about what in...
Episode 1277 - Mooning Over CNI!
April 05, 2022 09:40 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBReviews: Astro City: That Was Then Special #1, Immortal X-Men #1, Moon Knight series premiere, Moonshot As usual, Jimmy recruits some of his favorite audio reviewers again. Thanks to Therese, Marta, Ashley and Melissa! Always such insightful and great reviews and the powers that be at CNI appreciate them so much. Let us know if you've read and/or watched what we reviewed and send us your thoughts! Jimmy attended MoCCA Fest over the weekend and got a bunch of interviews. Those will be up la...
Episode 1276 - Here Comes MoCCA!
March 29, 2022 07:04 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MBReviews: Ghost Cage #1, Stranger Things: Kamchatka #1, We Have Demons #1, Wolverine: Patch #1 As usual, Jimmy recruits some of his favorite audio reviewers again. Thanks to Ricky, Marta, Ashley and Melissa! Always such insightful and great reviews and the powers that be at CNI appreciate them so much. Let us know if you've read and/or watched what we reviewed and send us your thoughts! Thanks to Emily for the news which includes: IDW will publish collected BLOOM COUNTY editions, ComiXolo...
Episode 1275 - CNI: World's Finest!
March 21, 2022 17:24 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MBReviews: Batman/Superman: World's Finest #1, Slumber #1, DMZ limited series, Human Resources As usual, Jimmy recruits some of his favorite audio reviewers again. Thanks to Ricky, Marta, Emily and Melissa! Always such insightful and great reviews and the powers that be at CNI appreciate them so much. Let us know if you've read and/or watched what we reviewed and send us your thoughts! Thanks to Emily for the news which includes: Jane Foster returns as THOR, Paul Dano will write a RIDDLER co...
Episode 1274 - Turning CNI!
March 14, 2022 17:07 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MBReviews: Captain Carter #1, Little Monsters #1, Women of Marvel #1, The Adam Project, Turning Red As usual, Jimmy recruits some of his favorite audio reviewers again. Thanks to Ashley, Ricky, Marta, Therese and Melissa! Always such insightful and great reviews and the powers that be at CNI appreciate them so much. Let us know if you've read and/or watched what we reviewed and send us your thoughts! Thanks to Emily for the news which includes: Warner Bros. pushes back superhero movie dates,...
Episode 1273 - CNI IS VENGEANCE!
March 08, 2022 10:05 - 37 minutes - 34.8 MBReviews: The Boys Presents: Diabolical, The Guardians of Justice, The Batman As usual, Jimmy recruits some of his favorite audio reviewers again. Thanks to Ashley, Ricky, Jon, Therese and Melissa! Always such insightful and great reviews and the powers that be at CNI appreciate them so much. Let us know if you've read and/or watched what we reviewed and send us your thoughts! Thanks to Emily for the news which includes: Dark Horse partners with Kevin Smith for original comics, yet another ...
Episode 1272 - TWICE the Podcast!
March 01, 2022 08:35 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MBReviews: Ghost Rider Vol 9 #1, The Killer: Affairs of the State #1, Rockstar and Softboy #1, Step by Bloody Step #1, The Legend of Vox Machina animated series As usual, Jimmy recruits some of his favorite audio reviewers again. Thanks to Ashley, Ricky, Marta and Melissa! Always such insightful and great reviews and the powers that be at CNI appreciate them so much. Let us know if you've read and/or watched what we reviewed and send us your thoughts! Thanks to Emily for the news which inclu...
Episode 1271 - A Virtual Discussion with Rachael Smith!
February 24, 2022 00:48 - 1 hour - 21.1 MBJimmy had the honor of hosting a virtual discussion with his good friend Rachael Smith about her new work from Icon Books called WIRED UP WRONG. Loyal CNI listeners may be confused about why it's new? The original was self-published in 2017 and Icon Books picked it up to publish anew with new pages and more this year! Jimmy and Rachael chat about the very honest and open graphic novel, what's new, life in lockdown, the appeal of auto-bio comics, advice on convention Also, get a hold of us! ...
Episode 1270 - Do Ya Wanna Taste It?
February 22, 2022 10:00 - 30 minutes - 27.5 MBReviews: GI Joe: A Real American Hero - Saturday Morning Adventures #1, Iron Fist vol 6 #1, Marvels Voices Legacy #1, The Cuphead Show! animated series, Peacemaker s1 finale As usual, Jimmy recruits some of his favorite audio reviewers again. Thanks to Ashley, Ricky, Marta, Dave, Emily and Jon! Always such insightful and great reviews and the powers that be at CNI appreciate them so much. Let us know if you've read and/or watched what we reviewed and send us your thoughts! Thanks to Emily ...
Episode 1269 - Now At Our Podcast!
February 15, 2022 10:28 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MBReviews: All Of Us Are Dead (Now At Our School), Archie: Love & Heartbreak Special One-Shot, House of Slay, Secret X-Men #1, The Book of Boba Fett season finale As usual, Jimmy recruits some of his favorite audio reviewers again. Thanks to Melissa, Ashley, Ricky, Marta and Jon! Always such insightful and great reviews and the powers that be at CNI appreciate them so much. Let us know if you've read and/or watched what we reviewed and send us your thoughts! Thanks to Emily for the news whic...
Episode 1268 - CNI Inferno!
February 08, 2022 03:54 - 25 minutes - 23 MBReviews: Monkey Prince #1, New Masters #1, X-Cellent #1, Raised by Wolves s2 premiere, Bulgasal: Immortal Souls finale As usual, Jimmy recruits some of his favorite audio reviewers again. Thanks to Melissa, Ashley, Ricky, and Jon! Always such insightful and great reviews and the powers that be at CNI appreciate them so much. Let us know if you've read and/or watched what we reviewed and send us your thoughts! Thanks to Emily for the news which includes: an 8 yr old leaves his 81 page origi...
Episode 1267 - All of Us Are CNI!
February 01, 2022 00:56 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MBReviews: Cowboy Bebop #1, Peacemaker: Disturbing the Peace #1 (One-Shot), All Of Us Are Dead, Astrid and Lilly Save the World series premiere, Resident Alien s2 premiere As usual, Jimmy recruits some of his favorite audio reviewers again. Thanks to Melissa, Ashley, Ricky, Emily and Jon! Always such insightful and great reviews and the powers that be at CNI appreciate them so much. Let us know if you've read and/or watched what we reviewed and send us your thoughts! Thanks to Emily for the ...
Episode 1266 - Cursed Pirate Podcast!
January 25, 2022 07:16 - 27 minutes - 9.48 MBReviews: Angel Vol 5 #1, Batman: The Knight #1, Cursed Pirate Girl: Devil's Cave #1, She-Hulk Vol 4 #1 As usual, Jimmy recruits some of his favorite audio reviewers again. Thanks to Melissa, Ashley, Ricky and Marta! Always such insightful and great reviews and the powers that be at CNI appreciate them so much. Let us know if you've read and/or watched what we reviewed and send us your thoughts! Thanks to Emily for the news which includes: DC Comics is killing off the Justice League, learn Wo...
Episode 1265 - tick, tick..CNI!
January 19, 2022 00:16 - 32 minutes - 30.2 MBReviews: Joe Hill's Rain #1, Justice League vs. The Legion of Super-Heroes #1, Marvel's Voices: Heritage One-Shot, Naomi, Peacemaker, Station Eleven season finale, Hotel Transylvania: Transformia As usual, Jimmy recruits some of his favorite audio reviewers again. Thanks to Melissa, Ashley, Ricky, Emily, Jon and Marta! Always such insightful and great reviews and the powers that be at CNI appreciate them so much. Let us know if you've read and/or watched what we reviewed and send us your...
Episode 1264 - Step Back!
January 11, 2022 07:21 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MBReviews: Apache Delivery Service #1, Elektra: Black White and Blood #1, Monkey Meat #1, Bulgasal: Immortal Souls, Firebite As usual, Jimmy recruits some of his favorite audio reviewers again. Thanks to Melissa, Ashley, Ricky, Jon and Marta! Always such insightful and great reviews and the powers that be at CNI appreciate them so much. Let us know if you've read and/or watched what we reviewed and send us your thoughts! Emily is back with the news which includes: Tom King returns to BATMAN,...
Episode 1263 - BEST of 2021!
January 06, 2022 06:32 - 1 hour - 35.2 MBJimmy is joined by Producer Joe, Heidi MacDonald (The Beat chief) and Ricky Serrano Denis (The Beat) as they discuss their favorite comics, TV and film of 2021. We didn't read or see everything, so your favorite might be missing. Let us know! What did we pick? You may be surprised by some of the choices. But we loved them and hope you check them out. Always a lengthy, informative and fun chat. Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!
Episode 1262 - Happy New CNI Year!
January 04, 2022 04:06 - 32 minutes - 30 MBReviews: The Book of Boba Fett series premiere, Cobra Kai s4, The Wheel of Time s1 finale, The Witcher s2 The new year is here and we hope it's truly prosperous! As usual, Jimmy recruits some of his favorite audio reviewers again. Thanks to Melissa, Ashley, Ricky, and Therese! Always such insightful and great reviews and the powers that be at CNI appreciate them so much. Let us know if you've read and/or watched what we reviewed and send us your thoughts! Emily again skips the news this we...
Episode 1261 - CNI Resurrections!
December 28, 2021 05:01 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MBReviews: Avengers Forever Vol 2 #1, Batman: One Dark Knight #1, Hawkeye finale, The Silent Sea, Don't Look Up, Encanto, The Matrix Resurrections The new year is on the way so we bring you a review filled show for your hearing enjoyment. As usual, he recruits some of his favorite audio reviewers again. Thanks to Melissa, Ashley, Ricky, Therese and Producer Joe! Always such insightful and great reviews and the powers that be at CNI appreciate them so much. Let us know if you've read and/or w...
Episode 1260 - Merry Christmas From Jimmy and Joe!
December 26, 2021 04:52 - 46 minutes - 16 MBJimmy traveled up north to visit his jolly old pal. No, not Santa. PRODUCER JOE! They had a quick little Christmas hang watching a movie, podcasting and eating some hibachi. They decided to have a nice little nerdy chat about things they enjoyed watching this year. A great fun catch up! You probably saw a bunch of the things we talked about so let us know your thoughts. Hope you enjoy this last minute Xmas podcast gift we're giving! Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!
Episode 1259 - New Christmas Viewing Jolliness!
December 21, 2021 10:21 - 13 minutes - 4.55 MBJimmy has a quick little episode to give you some new (and some old) Christmas specials to check out while home for the holidays. Most are brand new this year but a few are just a few years older that Jimmy missed. But all Christmassy and full of yuletideness! What are some of the ones you checked out this year that you loved? Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!
Episode 1258 - CNI Wishes Upon A Christmas!
December 21, 2021 09:26 - 35 minutes - 12 MBReviews: Mighty Marvel Holiday Special - Happy Holidays, Mr. Howlett!, Tis the Season To Be Freezin' #1 One Shot, Station Eleven, Mother/Android, Spider-Man: No Way Home Christmas week is here and Jimmy is ready for it! Are you? As usual, he recruits some of his favorite audio reviewers again. Thanks to Melissa, Marta, Ricky, and Producer Joe along with Foley! Always such insightful and great reviews and the powers that be at CNI appreciate them so much. Let us know if you've read and/or w...
Episode 1257 - Last Minute Gift Guide 2021!
December 15, 2021 04:42 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MBComic News Insider: Episode 1257 is now available for free download! Click on the link or follow on Spotify/subscribe on iTunes! Jimmy has a quick little episode to give you some last minute Christmas gift ideas. A lot of them are budget friendly and stocking stuffers so give a listen! Also let us know if you have any good ideas for gifts. Jimmy still hasn't checked everyone off of his list. Get shopping and good luck! Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!
Episode 1256 - CNI's Holiday Magic!
December 14, 2021 11:59 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MBReviews: Archie's Holiday Magic Special #1, Buffy the Last Vampire Slayer #1, Devil's Reign #1, One-Star Squadron #1, Santa, Inc. animated series Jimmy has recovered from the small birthday festivities but is still celebrating! And bring on Christmas! As usual, he recruits some of his favorite audio reviewers again. Thanks to Melissa, Ashley, Marta and Jon. Always such insightful and great reviews and the powers that be at CNI appreciate them so much. Let us know if you've read and/or watc...
Episode 1255 - Happy Birthweek!
December 07, 2021 02:02 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MBReviews: King of Spies #1, Wonder Woman Historia: The Amazons #1, X-Force Killshot Anniversary Special #1, Hit-Monkey animated series It's Jimmy's birthday week and he's ready to celebrate safely w/ some pals. He recruits some of his favorite audio reviewers again. Thanks to Melissa, Ashley, Ricky and Jon. Always such insightful and great reviews and the powers that be at CNI appreciate them so much. Let us know if you've read and/or watched what we reviewed and send us your thoughts! Than...
Episode 1254 - CNI Guy!
November 30, 2021 00:03 - 28 minutes - 25.8 MBReviews: Black Panther Vol 8 #1, Hulk Vol 5 #1, Joy Operations #1, Hawkeye, Super Crooks Jimmy is feeling great and almost back at full strength! Jimmy recruits some of his favorite audio reviewers again. Thanks to Melissa, Ashley, Ricky, Marta and Jon. Always such insightful and great reviews and the powers that be at CNI appreciate them so much. Let us know if you've read and/or watched what we reviewed and send us your thoughts! Thanks to Emily for the news which includes: Miyazaki retu...
Episode 1253 - CNI Bebop!
November 23, 2021 01:52 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MBReviews: Getting Dizzy #1, Radio Apocalypse #1, Robins #1, Cowboy Bebop, The Wheel of Time Jimmy is bouncing back from Covid and still podcasting! Jimmy recruits some of his favorite audio reviewers again. Thanks to Melissa, Ashley, Ricky, Marta and Therese. Always such insightful and great reviews and the powers that be at CNI appreciate them so much. Let us know if you've read and/or watched what we reviewed and send us your thoughts! Thanks to Emily for the news which includes: Amazon i...
Episode 1252 - We Got It
November 16, 2021 02:02 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MBReviews: Phenom X #1, Robin and Batman #1, Venom Vol 5 #1, What's the Furthest Place From Here #1, Supergirl series finale It happened. Our host Jimmy got Covid. Thankfully, he was fully vaccinated and the symptoms aren't as severe. So he's still here to do the podcast for you! Jimmy recruits some of his favorite audio reviewers again. Thanks to Melissa, Ashley, Ricky and Marta. Always such insightful and great reviews and the powers that be at CNI appreciate them so much. Let us know if y...
Episode 1251 - CNI Unplugged: Paula Rhodes!
November 10, 2021 06:49 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MBJimmy welcomes actress, producer, director, and voice over artist Paula Rhodes! They discuss her voicing the villain in the recent RESIDENT EVIL games and how she finds that voice. They also talk about what the audition world has been like since the lockdown/pandemic. And, of course, they chatted about her feature directorial debut with her film DELICATE STATE. A compelling and prescient film about survival and hope. A delight to catch up with Paula! Such a delightful and funny conversation...
Episode 1250 - Comic Beat Insider 67: Eternals - My Friends From College Are Here!
November 10, 2021 04:03 - 1 hour - 25.5 MBComic Beat Insider (CBI) returns! After a 3 month hiatus, we are back. In our 67th episode, Jimmy and Heidi welcome back Therese Lacson (Nerdophiles) to talk about the new Marvel film ETERNALS. Did we like it? Who were our favorites? How does it differ from previous Marvel films? Does director Chloe Zhao pull it all together? What's up with those end credits scenes? Tune in to find out. Join us each week to watch live on YouTube and/or await to listen to the podcast after. Send in topic ide...
Episode 1249 - Eternally CNI!
November 08, 2021 10:04 - 36 minutes - 33.2 MBReviews: Chilling Adventures in Sorcery #1, Dark Knights of Steel #1, Human Target #1, Newburn #1, Self #1, A Thing Called Truth #1, Eternals Jimmy recruits some of his favorite audio reviewers again. Thanks to Melissa, Ashley, Ricky, Jon, Emily and Therese. Always such insightful and great reviews and the powers that be at CNI appreciate them so much. Let us know if you've read and/or watched what we reviewed and send us your thoughts! Thanks to Emily for the news which includes... well yo...
Episode 1248 - Kickstarting w/ Greg Pak!
November 03, 2021 01:49 - 52 minutes - 45.1 MBWriter Greg Pak (PLANET HULK/DARTH VADER/RONIN ISLAND/MECH CADET YU) returns to talk about his new Kickstarter project! COOKING WILL BREAK YOUR HEART is "a digital cookbook full of incredibly practical recipes and deeply personal stories, poems, and comics". Jimmy and Greg talk food, comics, family, and more. They share food favorites, recipes, inspirations, etc. Always a fun and interesting chat with Greg! Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!
Episode 1247 - Comic Workers Unite!
November 01, 2021 21:27 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MBReviews: Batman: The Long Halloween Special #1, DC vs Vampires #1, Harbinger Vol 3. #1, The Rush #1, Task Force Z #1 Jimmy recruits some of his favorite audio reviewers again. Thanks to Melissa, Ashley, Ricky and Marta. Always such insightful and great reviews and the powers that be at CNI appreciate them so much. Let us know if you've read and/or watched what we reviewed and send us your thoughts! Thanks to Emily for the news which includes: Image Comics workers form a union, Rob Liefeld ...