Comic News Insider
1,507 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month 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!
Created & Produced by Joe Gonzalez
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Episodes
Episode 1196 - Asian Superheroes, DC Comics Style!
May 17, 2021 21:29 - 34 minutes - 31.4 MBReviews: DC Festival of Heroes: The Asian Superhero Celebration One-Shot Jimmy recruits some of his favorite audio reviewers again. Thanks to Melissa, Jon, 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! Only one review this week as we continue to celebrate Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month. We review the new DC comic celebrating thei...
Episode 1195 - Comic Beat Insider 56: Celebrating Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month Part 2!
May 15, 2021 06:51 - 1 hour - 28.4 MBIn our 56th episode of COMIC BEAT INSIDER (CBI), Jimmy and Heidi MacDonald (The Beat Chief) welcome Qui Nguyen (Raya and the Last Dragon co-writer) and Therese Lacson (Nerdophiles co-founder) this week's panel. May is Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month. They celebrate film/TV by, starring and/or about Asian Americans in a great discussion. So many great films & TV shows by great Asian/Pacific Americans. They chat Minari, Raya and the Last Dragon, Crazy Rich Asians, Kung Fu, Fresh Off the...
Episode 1194 - CNI Unplugged: ERICA SCHULTZ!
May 13, 2021 05:46 - 56 minutes - 15.3 MBIn another unplugged episode, Jimmy welcomes back the podcast wife Erica Schultz to talk about her latest Kickstarter for her new comic THE DEADLIEST BOUQUET. They talk about how the comic came about, the characters, why Kickstarter, other work, teaching at The Kubert School, comics, TV, film, conventions and more! A fun and laid back chat. Thanks to Erica for taking the time! Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!
Episode 1193 - Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month: EUNSOO JEONG!
May 11, 2021 20:39 - 1 hour - 22.8 MBIt's Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month and our Filipino host Jimmy wants to showcase fellow AAPI. Joining him is a Mocca Arts Festival Award of Excellence Gold Medalist best known for her groundbreaking zine KOREANGRY. In her animation background as a color designer, she has worked for Dreamworks, Nickelodeon and Titmouse on such shows as CLEOPATRA IN SPACE, SANJAY & CRAIG, PINKY MALINKY and more. They chat about how she started in the arts, moving from South Korea to the U.S., why she ...
Episode 1192 - The CNI Batch!
May 11, 2021 06:31 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBReviews: Eve #1, The Good Asian #1, Heroes Reborn #1, Jenny Zero #1, Jupiter's Legacy series premiere, Star Wars: The Bad Batch series premiere Jimmy recruits some of his favorite audio reviewers again. Thanks to Melissa, Jon, Ashley, Marta, Ricky 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 watched what we reviewed and send us your thoughts! Thanks to Emily for the news which includes: c...
Episode 1191 - Comic Beat Insider 55: Celebrating Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month!
May 08, 2021 05:21 - 1 hour - 29.7 MBIn our 55th episode of COMIC BEAT INSIDER (CBI), Jimmy and Heidi MacDonald (The Beat Chief) welcome Deb Aoki in this week's panel. May is Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month. They celebrate comics by and/or about Asian Americans in a great discussion. So many great works by so many great Asian/Pacific American cartoonists. They chat the works of Gene Luen Yang, Robin Ha, Eunsoo Jeong, Greg Pak, Ming Doyle, Cliff Chiang, Rafael Kayanan, While Portacio, Jim Lee, Thi Bui and more! I know the...
Episode 1190 - Shadow and Bone!
May 07, 2021 04:43 - 53 minutes - 48.7 MBJimmy is joined by Therese Lacson (Nerdophiles/The Beat) and Emily Edwards (CNI's news anchor) to discuss the new Netflix series SHADOW AND BONE. Will non-book readers be able to follow it or find it too confusing? Does the young somewhat inexperienced cast of newcomers hold their own? Is The Darkling both charming and evil? Just what is The Fold? Do the Crows steal the show every time they are on screen? Tune in to find out! Just a fun and laid back discussion about the series and where we...
Episode 1189 - Invincible!
May 06, 2021 06:36 - 51 minutes - 45.4 MBJimmy is joined by Jon Hoche to discuss the Amazon Prime animated series INVINCIBLE. Based on Robert Kirkman's comic book series of the same name, how well does it hold up? Did YOU see that episode 1 ending coming? How great is the voice acting? Is it as bloody and brutal as the comic or did they clean it up for TV? Can Mark ever forgive his father? Tune in to find out! Just a fun and laid back discussion about the series and where we think season 2 will go. Also, get a hold of us! Thanks...
Episode 1188 - The Falcon and the Winter Soldier!
May 05, 2021 19:51 - 1 hour - 55.4 MBJimmy is joined by Therese Lacson (Nerdophiles/The Beat) to discuss THE FALCON AND THE WINTER SOLDIER. Does the series delve deep enough into Sam Wilson's past? Will Bucky atone for his past sins? Why did the internet turn on John Walker? What is really up with Sharon Carter? Do we love or hate (or both) Zemo? Tune in to find out! It's a great discussion on the series and the ramifications it will have on the upcoming CAPTAIN AMERICA 4. Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!
Episode 1187 - CNI vs The Machines!
May 04, 2021 20:11 - 29 minutes - 26.6 MBReviews: Helm Greycastle #1, The Marvels #1, The Modern Frankenstein #1, Robin vol 5 #1, Shadowman #1, Invincible season 1, The Mitchells vs The Machines, Stowaway Jimmy recruits some of his favorite audio reviewers again. Thanks to Melissa, Jon, Ashley, Marta, Ricky and Steph. 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 1186 - Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month - DAVE DWONCH!
May 04, 2021 03:28 - 44 minutes - 38.5 MBIt's Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month and our Filipino host Jimmy wants to showcase fellow AAPI. Kicking things off is fellow Filipino and writer/artist and more of such comic books as Cyrus Perkins, Double Jumpers, Vamplets, Amerikarate, and Space-Time Condominium! In 2010, he founded Action Lab Entertainment and served as Creative Director. Currently, he is co-writing the new Dark Horse Comics mini-series JENNY ZERO. He and Jimmy chat comics, TV, film, food, wine, conventions, and gr...
Episode 1185 - CNI Unplugged: FALYNN KOCH!
April 30, 2021 05:50 - 1 hour - 80.3 MBIn another unplugged episode, Jimmy has a lengthy and entertaining chat with cartoonist Falynn Koch. They talk about her new book from First Second, HISTORY COMICS: THE WILD MUSTANG: HORSES OF THE AMERICAN WEST. How did mustangs get to North America? What did indigenous people do once they started to domesticate horses? Just who was Velma Bronn aka Wild Horse Annie? Jimmy also brings up cooking, baking, food (especially mac and cheese) and recipes since Falynn is an amazing chef and mac and...
Episode 1184 - CNI Unplugged: PAUL CORNELL & EMMA VIECELI!
April 28, 2021 00:12 - 1 hour - 58.5 MBIn another unplugged episode, Jimmy has a lengthy and entertaining chat with writer Paul Cornell and artist Emma Vieceli. They talk about their collaboration on the new comic book THE MODERN FRANKENSTEIN. Would you do something unethical for the greater good? How is it influenced by Shelley's Frankenstein? What real world problems does it tackle? They also talk about some of their other current and upcoming work. For Paul, I WALK WITH MONSTERS is finishing up soon and he has a few other pr...
Episode 1183 - FINISH HIM!
April 26, 2021 18:49 - 34 minutes - 31.2 MBReviews: Alice in Leatherland #1, The Many Deaths of Laila Starr #1, Way of X #1, The Falcon and the Winter Soldier season 1 finale, Shadow & Bone season 1, Mortal Kombat Jimmy recruits some of his favorite audio reviewers again. Thanks to Melissa, Jon, Ashley, 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 whi...
Episode 1182 - Comic Beat Insider 54: ATTACK THE BLOCK - Allow It!
April 24, 2021 05:38 - 1 hour - 33.6 MBIn our 54th episode of COMIC BEAT INSIDER (CBI), Jimmy and Heidi MacDonald (The Beat Chief) welcome the boys of Geek Syndicate David Monteith and Barry Nugent to discuss the 2011 British sci-fi comedy horror film! Where did they find the young actors? Just who is director Joe Cornish? How did they get Nick Frost to join? What were the special effects like on such a low budget? What weapon would you choose to fight aliens? Dave & Barry also talk about their personal experiences growing up i...
Episode 1181 - CNI Unplugged: COREY REYNOLDS!
April 22, 2021 06:01 - 1 hour - 31.5 MBIn another unplugged episode, Jimmy has a lengthy and entertaining chat with multi-award nominated actor/singer Corey Reynolds! His new hit SyFy channel series RESIDENT ALIEN just concluded season 1. Will we learn more about Sheriff Mike's history in season 2? Why is Mike so arrogant and rude? Are there more songs in the future? They also talk about Corey's career in musicals on Broadway and tours including his Tony nominated role of "Seaweed" in HAIRSPRAY. He gives great advice for upcomin...
Episode 1180 - CNI Reborn!
April 20, 2021 20:59 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MBReviews: Canto and the City of Giants #1, Home #1, Locke and Key/The Sandman Universe: Hell and Gone #1, Minky Woodcock: The Girl Who Electrified Tesla #1, Spider-Man: Spider's Shadow #1, New Gods: Nezha Reborn Jimmy recruits some of his favorite audio reviewers again. Thanks to Melissa, Jon, Ashley, 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 th...
Episode 1179 - CNI Unplugged: ROBIN HA!
April 19, 2021 22:36 - 1 hour - 76.3 MBIn another unplugged episode, Jimmy talks to Korean American cartoonist Robin Ha. They discuss her new graphic memoir ALMOST AMERICAN GIRL. How did she move from South Korea to Alabama? What did she miss most about home? What were some of the challenges she faced? They also talk about her illustrated cookbook COOK KOREAN: A COMIC BOOK WITH RECIPES and choose their favorite foods. Robin discusses her art technique and what tools she uses as well. And they get into what it's like growing up a...
Episode 1178 - Comic Beat Insider 53: SPEED RACER - He's A Demon On Wheels!
April 16, 2021 22:31 - 1 hour - 30.4 MBIn our 53rd episode of COMIC BEAT INSIDER (CBI), Jimmy and Heidi MacDonald (The Beat Chief) welcome Therese Lacson (Nerdophiles) & Jay Edidin (Jay and Miles X-Plain the X-Men) to discuss the 2008 film SPEED RACER directed by The Wachowskis! How long did it take for this project to come together? Why do The Wachowskis have such a good handle on CGI? Did Chim Chim really bite Spritle? Did KPop help this film? Why did it flop at the box office? Join us each week to listen in live. Send in topi...
Episode 1177 - CNI Unplugged: ALICE WETTERLUND!
April 15, 2021 06:53 - 27 minutes - 9.47 MBIn another unplugged episode, Jimmy talks to actress/comedian/podcaster Alice Wetterlund. Her new hit SyFy channel series RESIDENT ALIEN just concluded season 1. How important is her character D'Arcy to the story? Is there more to her than just a party girl? How much of a bad ass is she? Will she found out Harry's secret? Can love be in the cards? Besides the show, they also talk about her recent Amazon Prime standup special, MY MAMA IS A HUMAN AND SO AM I. She also has a Star Trek podcast ...
Episode 1176 - We'll Miss You, Wynonna Earp!
April 13, 2021 19:27 - 37 minutes - 34 MBReviews: Geiger #1, Green Lantern vol 7 #1, Silver Coin #1, Kung Fu series premiere, The Nevers series premiere, The Walking Dead season 10 finale, Wynonna Earp series finale, Thunder Force Jimmy recruits some of his favorite audio reviewers again. Thanks to Melissa, Jon, Ashley, Marta, Ricky & Randall. 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 ...
Episode 1175 - CNI Unplugged: CYNTHIA VON BUHLER!
April 12, 2021 22:55 - 1 hour - 53.6 MBIn another unplugged episode, Jimmy talks to award winning writer/artist/performer/playwright/author Cynthia Von Buhler! They talk about her new comic series MINKY WOODCOCK: THE GIRL WHO ELECTRIFIED TESLA. The 2nd series starring Minky deals with the famed inventor Nikola Tesla. Why does Minky seek out Tesla? What other historical figures appear? Who is the famous podcaster that makes an appearance in issue #2 (hint: it's Jimmy!)? They also talk about her work in theater and music, her anim...
Episode 1174 - Comic Beat Insider 52: Catching Up On Things During Lockdown!
April 10, 2021 04:59 - 1 hour - 29.5 MBIn our 52nd episode of COMIC BEAT INSIDER (CBI), Jimmy and Heidi MacDonald (The Beat Chief) welcome good friend Edie Nugent to discuss the things we finally caught up on and/or rewatched during lockdown! From recent films to old TV shows, we chat about what got us through the past year entertainment-wise. Just a laid back and fun chat about some great films and TV that maybe you haven't checked out yet! What are some things you've been watching? Join us each week to listen in live. Send in ...
Episode 1173 - CNI Unplugged: CHRIS SHERIDAN!
April 07, 2021 20:38 - 54 minutes - 47.7 MBIn another unplugged episode, Jimmy talks to writer/producer/Resident Alien showrunner Chris Sheridan! They talk about season 1 of the new hit SyFy channel show, what will be the consequences from the finale, character development, improv on set, the great cast chemistry, how Jimmy will be brutally killed off if he ever appears on it and more! They also discuss Chris's long time work on Family Guy as a producer/writer. Such a fun and laid back chat. Thanks to Chris for taking the time! Also...
Episode 1172 - Snowpiercer Season 2!
April 06, 2021 04:24 - 1 hour - 61.2 MBJimmy is joined by good friend/regular CNI reviewer Melissa Bleier to discuss season 2 of the hit TNT tv series SNOWPIERCER! Are some of the characters really gone? What happened when Big Alice and Snowpiercer met? Will Layton be able to stay a leader? Can Ruth separate her love for Wilford to do what's right? What does Melanie find in her research? Tune in to find out! Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!
Episode 1171 - CNI vs Godzilla vs Kong!
April 05, 2021 23:10 - 31 minutes - 28.5 MBReviews: Shadecraft #1, Silk Vol 3 #1, Witchblood #1, Resident Alien season 1 finale, Snowpiercer season 2 finale, Godzilla vs Kong Jimmy recruits some of his favorite audio reviewers again. Thanks to Melissa, Jon, Ashley & 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: Game of Thrones is going Broadway, t...
Episode 1170 - Comic Beat Insider 51: Happy 1 Year Anniversary!
April 03, 2021 20:22 - 1 hour - 34.5 MBIn our 51st episode of COMIC BEAT INSIDER (CBI), Jimmy and Heidi MacDonald (The Beat Chief) celebrate our 1 year anniversary with just a fun old chat w/ past panelists on the show. Thanks to Kerri, Emily, Alex, Therese, Avery, Ricky and Joe for joining us! We chat about what we read/watched to help us get through the pandemic & lockdowns. Heidi & Jimmy pick what films/TV shows we liked the most that we had never seen before until the podcast. General laid back convo about comics, TV, film,...
Episode 1169 - CNInvincible!
March 29, 2021 20:24 - 30 minutes - 28 MBReviews: Alien #1, Firefly: Brand New Verse #1, Harley Quinn Vol 4 #1, Lady Baltimore #1, Invincible animated series premiere Jimmy recruits some of his favorite audio reviewers again. Thanks to Melissa, Jon, Marta, Ashley & 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: Marvel gets a new distributor, SDCC...
Episode 1168 - COMIC BEAT INSIDER 50: The Extraordinary Adventures of Adele Blanc-Sec - Into My Arms!
March 27, 2021 04:44 - 1 hour - 27.8 MBIn our 50th episode of COMIC BEAT INSIDER (CBI), Jimmy and Heidi MacDonald (The Beat Chief) welcome Johanna Draper Carlson (Comics Worth Reading) and UK cartoonist I.N.J. Culbard. For March, the theme will be "movies that were ahead of their time" which can take on a number of meanings. This week, we talk the Luc Besson directed 2010 French adventure fantasy film THE EXTRAORDINARY ADVENTURES OF ADELE BLANC-SEC. How great a hero is Adele? Why did the sequels never happen? How many of the ori...
Episode 1167 - CNI Unplugged: DAN FOGLER!
March 25, 2021 10:34 - 47 minutes - 42.5 MBIn another unplugged episode, Jimmy talks to actor/writer/singer/director Dan Fogler! We mostly talk about his comics that he wrote Moon Lake, Fishkill and Brooklyn Gladiator. Where did the inspiration come from for these comics? What was it like working with legendary artists Ben Templesmith and Simon Bisley? Are there further entertainment plans for them? Of course, we also talk his acting career. When's Luke back on The Walking Dead? Will Uncle Marv return on The Goldbergs? And what can ...
Episode 1166 - Zack Snyder's Justice League!
March 24, 2021 00:32 - 1 hour - 77 MBJimmy recruits The Beat chief Heidi MacDonald & The Beat staff writer Ricard Serrano Denis to discuss the new Zack Snyder's Justice League film! Did the 4 hour running time bother us? Is this Snyder's redemption? Do characters get more agency in this version? Is this version better than the previous one? What's with Superman's black suit? SO MUCH MORE! We loosely break down the movie with our likes/dislikes and have an overall fun chat! Let us know your thoughts. Also, get a hold of us! T...
Episode 1165 - Support the AAPI Community!
March 23, 2021 10:42 - 31 minutes - 10.8 MBReviews: Black Knight: Curse of the Ebony Blade #1, Justice League #59, Superman: Red and Blue #1, Falcon and Winter Soldier series premiere, Zack Snyder's Justice League Jimmy recruits some of his favorite audio reviewers again. Thanks to Melissa, Jon, Marta, Ashley & 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 ...
Episode 1164 - Comic Beat Insider 49: Popeye - I Yam What I Yam!
March 20, 2021 06:35 - 1 hour - 29.2 MBIn our 49th episode of COMIC BEAT INSIDER (CBI), Jimmy and Heidi MacDonald (The Beat Chief) welcome Erin Crosby (Pickles and Pies) and Johanna Draper Carlson (Comics Worth Reading). For March, the theme will be "movies that were ahead of their time" which can take on a number of meanings. This week, we talk the 1980 Robin Williams/Shelley Duvall musical film POPEYE. Is this really a musical film or a film w/ music? Was Popeye the original mumble rapper? How perfect was Shelley Duvall as Oli...
Episode 1163 - Rollin' w/ CNI!
March 16, 2021 03:59 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MBReviews: Children of the Atom #1, Joker Vol 2 #1, Karmen #1, Non-Stop Spider-Man #1, Proctor Valley Road #1, Thor & Loki Double Trouble #1 Jimmy recruits some of his favorite audio reviewers again. Thanks to Melissa, Jon, Marta, & Ashley. 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 and Marvel celebrate PRID...
Episode 1162 - Comic Beat Insider 48: SNOWPIERCER - It's Time We Take the Engine!
March 13, 2021 19:43 - 1 hour - 32.3 MBIn our 48th episode of COMIC BEAT INSIDER (CBI), Jimmy and Heidi MacDonald (The Beat Chief) welcome back The Beat staff writers Edie Nugent and Ricardo Serrano Denis. For March, the theme will be "movies that were ahead of their time" which can take on a number of meanings. This week, we talk the 2013 Bong Joon-ho sci-fi film SNOWPIERCER. How practical were the special effects? Why did they cover Chris Evans in heavy clothing & a big coat? What character is sort of like "Jason" from the Frid...
Episode 1161 - We Are Kumandra!
March 09, 2021 17:34 - 43 minutes - 39.5 MBReviews: BRZRKR #1, Crime Syndicate #1, Demon Days X-Men #1, Jonna and the Unpossible Monsters, Nocterra #1, Debris series debut, The Flash s7 premiere, WandaVision season finale, Raya and the Last Dragon Jimmy recruits some of his favorite audio reviewers again. Thanks to Melissa, Jon, Marta, Ashley & 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! T...
Episode 1160 - WandaVision!
March 09, 2021 01:33 - 1 hour - 60.2 MBJimmy gets regular CNI reviewers/good friends Marta & Steph to join him for a lengthy discussion about WANDAVISION. This is one of those discussions that you and a few friends have after seeing something and break it down. So yes, spoilers will happen. Come back when you've seen it! We go over the whole series and break down that finale. How did grief play into it all? Is Wanda a criminal? What's up with Agnes? Were there certain sitcoms that inspired it all? What can we expect next after t...
Episode 1159 - Raya and the Last Dragon!
March 07, 2021 21:02 - 1 hour - 65.4 MBJimmy gets regular co-host and friend Jon Hoche to join him in a chat about Disney's new animated film RAYA AND THE LAST DRAGON. This is one of those discussions that you and a few friends have after seeing a movie and break it down. So yes, spoilers will happen. Come back when you've seen it! (The spoiler-free review will be on the regular format CNI released on Tuesday). We break down the movie, talk fave moments/characters, our personal tie to one of the writers, what it meant to us as F...
Episode 1158 - CNI Unplugged: QUI NGUYEN!
March 06, 2021 19:53 - 51 minutes - 46.4 MBIn another unplugged interview, Jimmy is joined by good pal, playwright, TV writer, screenwriter, martial artist and all around bad ass QUI NGUYEN! He is the co-wroter of the new hit Disney animated film RAYA AND THE LAST DRAGON. They talk about his journey from the NYC stages to Hollywood. And, of course, they mostly chat about the new film. How did the Raya project come together? What personal stuff did Qui put into the film? How did he help with the fighting styles? As usual, Jimmy's cha...
Episode 1157 - Comic Beat Insider 47: MYSTERY MEN - You Must Be Like Wolf Pack, Not Six-Pack!
March 06, 2021 07:15 - 1 hour - 29.1 MBIn our 47th episode of COMIC BEAT INSIDER (CBI), Jimmy and Heidi MacDonald (The Beat Chief) welcome back Erin Crosby in a non-musical role. For March, the theme will be "movies that were ahead of their time" which can take on a number of meanings. This week, we talk the 1999 superhero comedy film MYSTERY MEN. For March, the theme will be "movies that were ahead of their time" which can take on a number of meanings. What did it take for Ben Stiller to join the cast? Just how much was improv...
Episode 1156 - The CNIverse!
March 02, 2021 00:26 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MBReviews: Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Faith One-Shot, Future State: House of El One-Shot, Stray Dogs #1, Superman and Lois series premiere, The Walking Dead season 10 mid-season premiere, Bigfoot Family, Tom & Jerry Jimmy recruits some of his favorite audio reviewers again. Thanks to Melissa, Jon, Marta, Ashley, Emily & Monica. 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 ...
Episode 1155 - Comic Beat Insider 46: THE GREATEST SHOWMAN - The Show Must Go On!
February 27, 2021 10:13 - 1 hour - 34.2 MBIn our 46th episode of COMIC BEAT INSIDER (CBI), Jimmy and Heidi MacDonald (The Beat Chief) are reunited with the State Fair crew of friends Erin Crosby (Forbidden Broadway) and Kerri Jill Garbis (Evita, Singing in the Rain) to discuss the 2017 modern musical film THE GREATEST SHOWMAN. What did it take to get this film greenlit? Is it okay that it was not a biopic & only inspired by Barnum's life? Just how catchy is literally every song? Did Zendaya & Zac Efron do their own aerial stunts? H...
Episode 1154 - CNI Unplugged: Paul Bacera!
February 24, 2021 03:19 - 59 minutes - 51.8 MBIn another unplugged interview, Jimmy is joined by new author, YouTuber, actor, filmmaker, KPop fan & fellow Filipino Paul Bacera! He's the author of a new illustrated children's book called ISDAMAN: THE LITTLE FILIPINO HERO as well as the host of his YouTube channel THE ASIAN THEORY. Just a heads up, there was a bit of a delay during the recording. It's all good! Still a great interview! They discuss what inspired the book, importance of representation, and bringing Filipinos more into th...
Episode 1153 - '70's Superman & '90's X-Men!
February 23, 2021 01:42 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MBReviews: Hollow Heart #1, Savage Vol. 2 #1, X-Men: Legends #1, Young Hellboy: The Hidden Land #1, Flora and Ulysses film Comics are going back to the well! Jimmy recruits some of his favorite audio reviewers again. Thanks to Melissa, Jon, Marta, Ashley and Ricardo. 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: S...
Episode 1152 - Comic Beat Insider 45: ON THE TOWN - Gotta Get Some Gargle!
February 20, 2021 15:29 - 1 hour - 31.2 MBIn our 45th episode of COMIC BEAT INSIDER (CBI), Jimmy and Heidi MacDonald (The Beat Chief) are joined by friends Erin Crosby (Forbidden Broadway) and Trish Mulvihill (comics colorist) to discuss the 1949 Gene Kelly musical film ON THE TOWN. How different is this from the stage musical? Just how many dream ballets are there? Can Jimmy gush over Vera-Ellen throughout the whole recording? Was there ever really a "Miss Turnstiles" or something similar in NYC? Do the female cast members steal t...
Episode 1151 - CNI Loves You!
February 15, 2021 22:13 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MBReviews: Black Hammer Visions #1, Orcs #1, Radiant Black #1, Black Lightning s4 premiere Happy Valentine's Day, lovers! CNI brings you the love once again. Jimmy recruits some of his favorite audio reviewers again. Thanks to Melissa, Jon, and Ashley. 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: Milestone Comics...
Episode 1150 - Comic Beat Insider 44: STATE FAIR - All I Owe Ioway!
February 13, 2021 03:27 - 1 hour - 31.1 MBIn our 44th episode of COMIC BEAT INSIDER (CBI), Jimmy and Heidi MacDonald (The Beat Chief) are joined by friends Erin Crosby (Forbidden Broadway) and Kerri Jill Garbis (Evita, Singing in the Rain) to discuss the 1945 Rodgers and Hammerstein musical film STATE FAIR. What did the panel think of one of Jimmy's old favorites? Why would you stand up on a rollercoaster? Is Wayne kind of a jerk? How much does Pa really love that hog? Does Margy find love at the fair? Join us each week to listen i...
Episode 1149 - CNI Sweepers!
February 09, 2021 17:50 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MBReviews: Chained to the Grave #1, Deep Beyond #1, Fear Case #1, Luna #1, Specter Inspectors #1, Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures #1, Space Sweepers Jimmy recruits some of his favorite audio reviewers again. Thanks to Melissa, Jon, Marta, Ashley and Emily. 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: Marv...
Episode 1148 - Comic Beat Insider: JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR - WHYYYYYYYYYY?!!!!
February 06, 2021 16:44 - 1 hour - 35.2 MBIn our 43rd episode of COMIC BEAT INSIDER (CBI), Jimmy and Heidi MacDonald (The Beat Chief) are joined by Erin Crosby (Forbidden Broadway) and Dan Fogler (Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them) to discuss the 1973 classic rock opera film JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR. What are some of our favorite moments? What was changed from the stage version? Was it all a ruse to leave Ted Neeley behind? Where did they find Yvonne Elliman? What's unique about the film's last shot? And did we sing the entire ...
Episode 1147 - Imperious CNI!
February 01, 2021 23:58 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MBReviews: Future State: Batman/Superman #1, Future State: Legion of Super-Heroes #1, Future State: Superman vs. Imperious Lex #1 by, Riverdale Presents: Southside Serpents One-Shot, Resident Alien (SyFy) s1 premiere, Snowpiercer s2 premiere Jimmy recruits some of his favorite audio reviewers again. Thanks to Melissa, Jon, Marta, Ashley and Emily. 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 ...