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 1096 - Cobra Kai!
October 08, 2020 07:02 - 59 minutes - 44.5 MBJimmy invites father/son duo Edward and Evan on to discuss the hit Netflix series Cobra Kai. Jimmy and Edward are childhood friends and are pretty sure they saw the original The Karate Kid in theaters together. The three of them discuss the genesis of the series, legacy, characters, favorite parts, action, nostalgia and more! Does Johnny get his revenge? Is Daniel a good car salesman? What's up with their kids? Who else from the franchise will turn up? Tune in to find out! Also, get a hold o...
Episode 1095 - World Beyond CNI!
October 06, 2020 08:30 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MBReviews: Goosebumps: Secret of the Swamp #1, Shang-Chi #1, South Park Pandemic Special, The Walking Dead: World Beyond series premiere, Woke season 1, Secret Society of Second-Born Royals Jimmy recruits some of his favorite audio reviewers again. Thanks to Jon, Emily, Marta, Steph, Edward & Evan! 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 Emil...
Episode 1094 - Raised by Wolves Part 2!
October 05, 2020 20:24 - 48 minutes - 38.9 MBIn another nerdy no frills chat, Jimmy brings back his friend Melissa Bleier to discuss the last half of season 1 of the HBO Max series RAISED BY WOLVES. They break down the last 5 episodes in a super rambly, fun and spoilery talk. They discuss how the show progressed, character arcs, surprises, that crazy finale and more! Did we like it? Well, tune in to find out! Join us each week to listen in live. Send in topic ideas for future episodes. Be it in comics, TV or film. Also, get a hold of ...
Episode 1093 - Comic Beat Insider 26: The Lost Boys - Death by Stereo!
October 03, 2020 05:18 - 1 hour - 30.7 MBIn our 26th episode of COMIC BEAT INSIDER (CBI), Heidi MacDonald (The Beat Chief) and Jimmy are joined by Jon Hoche and cartoonist Jamal Igle. Jimmy picks one of his favorite vampire films THE LOST BOYS to chat about. Why would a 13 year old kid have a Batman #14? Was the real love story between Michael and David? Why did Grandpa keep the truth hidden? And why were those sequels made (oof)? Tune in to find out! As always, a great discussion with an awesome panel! Join us each week to listen...
Episode 1092 - Utopiwhat?!
September 29, 2020 07:24 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MBReviews: The Autumnal #1, An Unkindess of Ravens #1, X of Swords: Creation #1, 2000 AD Prog 2200, Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous season 1, Utopia season 1, Enola Holmes Jimmy recruits some of his favorite audio reviewers again. Thanks to Melissa, Jon, Marta, Emily, Steph and Stephen. 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 ne...
Episode 1091 - CNI Unplugged: Penelope Bagieu!
September 27, 2020 05:18 - 1 hour - 24.3 MBIn this episode, Jimmy talks to award winning cartoonist Penelope Bagieu about her recent graphic novel adaptation of Roald Dahl's THE WITCHES. They also chat about the animated version of her hit Eisner winning book Brazen: Rebel Ladies Who Rocked the World. As per usual, Jimmy treats his interviews like a regular conversation between friends. And in this case, it's true! They also talk about traveling, the future of comic conventions, awesome grandmothers, surviving lockdown, learning ano...
Episode 1090 - Comic Beat Insider 25: Hail, Caesar! - Go Out and Be A Star!
September 26, 2020 05:57 - 1 hour - 22.7 MBIn our 25th episode of COMIC BEAT INSIDER (CBI), Heidi MacDonald (The Beat Chief) and Jimmy are joined by Jeet Heer (National-Affairs Correspondent, The Nation) and Kyle Pinion (Screenrex, The Beat). Heidi loves the Coen Brothers comedy film HAIL, CAESAR! but what does the rest of the panel think about it? Is it just a spoof on old Hollywood? Or is there something deeper to it? Does it rank up there w/ other Coen Brothers films? Tune in to find out! As always, a great discussion with an awe...
Episode 1089 - Detective Comics #1027!
September 22, 2020 21:04 - 1 hour - 55.1 MBIn another nerdy no frills chat, Jimmy is joined by friend Jon Hoche to discuss the anniversary issue DETECTIVE COMICS #1027. They talk about each story told, the creative teams, favorites and what Batman means to them. A really great anniversary issue that explores the detective side of Batman. Did you read it? If so, what is your favorite story and why? Listen in to find out how some of the stories connect to current/upcoming storylines in Batman's world. Send in any ideas you might have ...
Episode 1088 - Staying #Alive!
September 21, 2020 23:13 - 27 minutes - 24.8 MBReviews: Detective Comics #1027, Heavy #1, Stillwater #1, #Alive Jimmy recruits some of his favorite audio reviewers again. Thanks to Melissa, Jon, Marta and Kirstie. 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 Universe will become a digital comics platform, South Park is doing its first hour long episode,...
Episode 1087 - CNI Unplugged: Anthony Del Col!
September 20, 2020 04:13 - 1 hour - 51.9 MBJimmy finally decides to start hosting some Zoom podcasts after all this time! In this episode, Jimmy talks to best selling writer Anthony Del Col about his recent work THE DEATH OF NANCY DREW and the comics he's been writing on Business Insider. He also chats about his work on the audio drama Assassin's Creed: Gold starring Riz Ahmed among other work. Tangents about as they discuss Penny Dreadful, It's A Wonderful Life and other faves. Does Nancy Drew survive? What is the research process ...
Episode 1086 - Comic Beat Insider 24: Chasing Amy - This is All Going to End Badly!
September 19, 2020 21:34 - 1 hour - 32.9 MBIn our 24th episode of COMIC BEAT INSIDER (CBI), Heidi MacDonald (The Beat Chief) and Jimmy are joined by teacher/cosplayer/friend Stephanie Crawford. And about an hour into the discussion, friend Edie Nugent joins the discussion as she's out running errands. A delightful impromptu visit! They discuss the hit Kevin Smith film CHASING AMY. Does it hold up? Is it Smith's best film? Just how good was that cast? What are Alyssa and Holden up to now? Have we learned anything from this film? As al...
Episode 1085 - CNI Unplugged: Gene Luen Yang!
September 17, 2020 02:21 - 57 minutes - 46.9 MBJimmy finally decides to start hosting some Zoom podcasts after all this time! In this episode, Jimmy talks to award-winning cartoonist Gene Luen Yang about his recent graphic novels DRAGON HOOPS and SUPERMAN SMASHES THE KLAN. He also chats about his work on THE TERRIFICS and upcoming SHANG-CHI mini-series among other things. What inspired him to write his new books? Why auto-bio for one? Does he even like basketball? What does he like most about Superman, Shang-Chi and other heroes? Tune i...
Episode 1084 - Tales of the CNI!
September 15, 2020 21:55 - 25 minutes - 23 MBReviews: Bill & Ted Are Doomed #1, Spy Island #1, Earth to Ned, Madagascar: A Little Wild Jimmy recruits some of his favorite audio reviewers again. Thanks to Melissa, Emily, 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: The Walking Dead is finally ending but spinning off 2 more series, no 5G at DC Co...
Episode 1083 - The Boys!
September 15, 2020 03:49 - 1 hour - 53 MBIn another nerdy no frills chat, Jimmy is joined by friend Jon Hoche to discuss season 2 of the Amazon Prime series THE BOYS. They break down the first 4 episodes in a super rambly, fun and spoilery talk. They discuss the transition from season 1 to 2, new character Stormfront, crackpot theories, predictions for the end and more! Join us each week to listen in live. Send in topic ideas for future episodes. Be it in comics, TV or film. Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!
Episode 1082 - Raised by Wolves!
September 13, 2020 02:18 - 1 hour - 58.9 MBIn another nerdy no frills chat, Jimmy is joined by friend Melissa Bleier to discuss the new HBO Max series RAISED BY WOLVES. They break down the first 5 episodes in a super rambly, fun and spoilery talk. What exactly is up with Mother? Which kid is the prophet? What mysteries await everyone on Kepler-22b? Listen in to hear some amazing theories from us (well, mostly Melissa) and see if you agree. Join us each week to listen in live. Send in topic ideas for future episodes. Be it in comics,...
Episode 1081 - Comic Beat Insider 23: My Neighbor Totoro - Everyone On the Catbus!
September 12, 2020 08:35 - 1 hour - 29.6 MBIn our 23rd episode of COMIC BEAT INSIDER (CBI), Heidi MacDonald (The Beat Chief) and Jimmy are joined by Therese Lacson (The Beat Entertainment Editor/Nerdophiles Co-Founder). We discuss the classic Studio Ghibli film MY NEIGHBOR TOTORO. It's Heidi's first viewing and Jimmy only saw it for the first time a few months ago. But Therese is the resident expert on it. We discuss the absolute joy of the film, writer/director Hayao Miyazaki's influence on animation, the cultural impact, compariso...
Episode 1080 - CNI Unplugged: Fred Van Lente!
September 10, 2020 18:18 - 1 hour - 55.4 MBJimmy finally decides to start hosting some Zoom podcasts after all this time! In this episode, Jimmy takes on Fred Van Lente in a 1:1 half-court game about his upcoming graphic novel The Comic Book Story of Basketball: A Fast-Break History of Hoops. LOTS of basketball talk as he covers it all in the book. Who's our favorite team? Favorite player? Dream team? Tune in to find out! Listen to this fun and awesome discussion! Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!
Episode 1079 - Nerd Nuggets: MULAN!
September 09, 2020 07:49 - 1 hour - 63.2 MBJimmy finally decides to start hosting some Zoom podcasts after all this time! In these "nerd nuggets" episodes, we discuss a comic book, TV show or film until our hearts are content. This one took awhile til that happened. It's a lengthy but fun, entertaining and perhaps informative discussion! In this episode, Jimmy invites frequent co-host/contributor/pal Jon Hoche to talk about the new live-action MULAN! Spoilers abound as this is the sort of the thing where friends read a comic or watc...
Episode 1078 - The Ballad of CNI!
September 08, 2020 05:58 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MBReviews: Black Widow #1, Doctor Who: Time Lord Victorious #1, The Orville Vol 2 #1, Star Trek: Hells Mirror #1, The Boys season 2, Raised by Wolves, Mulan Jimmy recruits some of his favorite audio reviewers again. Thanks to Jon, Melissa, Emily, Marta and Dave! 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 Ba...
Episode 1077 - CNI Unplugged: Erica Schultz!
September 07, 2020 06:41 - 32 minutes - 23.4 MBJimmy finally decides to start hosting some Zoom podcasts after all this time! He'll be doing a couple of different types of new things. Some quick little "nerd nuggets" where he chats with a friend about a comic book, TV show, film, etc. We'll try to keep these eps to 20-30 minutes long. And interviews are going to happen! Jimmy reached out to some cartoonists to chat about their work & will start putting some of those convos up this week as well. Those may go a little longer. In this epis...
Episode 1076 - Comic Beat Insider 22: Shaun of the Dead - You've Got Red On You!
September 05, 2020 09:35 - 1 hour - 29.4 MBIn our 22nd episode of COMIC BEAT INSIDER (CBI), Heidi MacDonald (The Beat Chief) and Jimmy are joined by friend David Monteith (Geek Syndicate) and BBC broadcaster/journalist Samira Ahmed. We discuss the hit cult British film SHAUN OF THE DEAD. We discuss when we first saw it, our favorite bits, all the influences, easter eggs, trivia, behind the scenes, the Britishness of it, the Zombo-meter and more. As always, a great discussion with an awesome panel! Join us each week to listen in live...
Episode 1075 - CNI Unplugged: Rachael Smith!
September 03, 2020 13:05 - 42 minutes - 32.8 MBJimmy finally decides to start hosting some Zoom podcasts after all this time! He'll be doing a couple of different types of new things. Some quick little "nerd nuggets" where he chats with a friend about a comic book, TV show, film, etc. We'll try to keep these eps to 20-30 minutes long. And interviews are going to happen! Jimmy reached out to some cartoonists to chat about their work & will start putting some of those convos up this week as well. Those may go a little longer. In this epis...
Episode 1074 - Nerd Nuggets - Batman: 3 Jokers!
September 02, 2020 05:17 - 33 minutes - 26.5 MBJimmy finally decides to start hosting some Zoom podcasts after all this time! He'll be doing a couple of different types of new things. Some quick little "nerd nuggets" where he chats with a friend about a comic book, TV show, film, etc. We'll try to keep these eps to 20-30 minutes long. And interviews are going to happen! Jimmy reached out to some cartoonists to chat about their work & will start putting some of those convos up this week as well. Those may go a little longer. In this episo...
Episode 1073 - Sweep the Podcast!
September 01, 2020 22:37 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MBReviews: Batman: 3 Jokers #1, Inkblot #1, Cobra Kai, Hoops animated series Jimmy recruits some of his favorite audio reviewers again. Thanks to Jon, Melissa, Emily, and Edward! 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 X-Files animated series is on the way, a live-action Resident Evil series is in the wor...
Episode 1072 - Comic Beat Insider: DC Fandome!
August 29, 2020 18:05 - 1 hour - 28.8 MBIn our 21st episode of COMIC BEAT INSIDER (CBI), Heidi MacDonald (The Beat Chief) and Jimmy are joined by friends Jon Hoche and Therese Lacson (The Beat Entertainment Editor/Nerdophiles Co-Founder). We cover just about everything from DC Fandome! The Batman, Wonder Woman 84, Justice League: The Snyder Cut, The Suicide Squad, Milestone Comics, The Flash, Harley Quinn, video games and more. What was our favorite moments? What are we most looking forward to? Which was the best trailer? Tune ...
Episode 1071 - CNI Fandome!
August 25, 2020 17:29 - 39 minutes - 35.7 MBReviews: Maestro #1, Seven Secrets #1, Shadow Service #1, Voyage to the Stars #1, Dallas & Robo, Star Trek: Lower Decks, Lucifer s5, Project Power Jimmy recruits some of his favorite audio reviewers again. Thanks to Jon, Melissa, Marta, Emily, Megan, Edward and Evan! 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...
Episode 1070 - Comic Beat Insider 20: Battle Royale - Would You Kill Your Best Friend?!
August 22, 2020 19:50 - 1 hour - 31.7 MBIn our 20th episode of COMIC BEAT INSIDER (CBI), Heidi MacDonald (The Beat Chief) and Jimmy are joined by friends Jon Hoche and Qui Nguyen. We discuss the hit cult Japanese film BATTLE ROYALE. We break down our favorite moments, how it influenced so many entertainment properties and created a new genre, the sequel, the original book, manga and much more! Also, find out which character you think each of us identified with and how we would handle it if we were on that bus. As always, a great ...
Episode 1069 - CNI's Agents of Lovecraft!
August 18, 2020 18:34 - 31 minutes - 28.4 MBReviews: Infinity Train Book 3, Lovecraft Country, Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D series finale, Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles animated series, Stargirl s1 finale, Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy Chapter 1: Siege Jimmy recruits some of his favorite audio reviewers again. Thanks to Jon, Melissa, Dave, Emily and Megan! 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 ...
Episode 1068 - Comic Beat Insider 19: We Watched the Watchmen Again!
August 14, 2020 21:53 - 1 hour - 32 MBIn our 19th episode of COMIC BEAT INSIDER (CBI), Heidi MacDonald (The Beat Chief) and Jimmy are joined by friends Jon Hoche and Kay B. We discuss the hit HBO series WATCHMEN. How did Damon Lindeloff pull this off? What were our favorite moments? Was it an important series to watch in regards to current events? As always, a great discussion with an awesome panel! Join us each week to listen in live. Send in topic ideas for future episodes. Be it in comics, TV or film. Also, get a hold of us!...
Episode 1067 - Only $30 Extra!
August 11, 2020 17:38 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MBReviews: The Citizen #1, Horizon Zero Dawn #1, Vampire: The Masquerade #1, Doom Patrol s2 finale, The Stockholms animated series Jimmy recruits some of his favorite audio reviewers again. Thanks to Jon, Melissa, Marta, Emily and newcomer Jessica! 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: live action Mulan f...
Episode 1066 - Comic Beat Insider 18: Time Bandits - Making Beans Into Peas!
August 07, 2020 23:22 - 1 hour - 24.6 MBIn our 18th episode of COMIC BEAT INSIDER (CBI), Heidi MacDonald (The Beat Chief) and Jimmy are joined by friends Jon Hoche and Stacey Whittle. We discuss the hit cult film TIME BANDITS. Is Terry Gilliam really that difficult to work with? Who was a diva on set? Just how did they get Sean Connery? In a twist, it was Heidi whom had never seen this week's film topic so she gives her first impressions. Such a fun discussion and Jimmy ends with his usual recasting of a modern version. Join us e...
Episode 1065 - The CNI Academy!
August 04, 2020 19:02 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MBReviews: Hedra One-Shot, Wonder Woman #759, X-Factor #1, Muppets Now, The Umbrella Academy s2 Jimmy recruits some of his favorite audio reviewers again. Thanks to Jon, Melissa, and Marta! These 3 always give 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, I think. Listen in to see what I mean. Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for list...
Episode 1064 - Comic Beat Insider 17: OBEY - Chewing Bubblegum and Kicking Ass!
August 01, 2020 23:06 - 1 hour - 25.6 MBIn our 17th episode of COMIC BEAT INSIDER (CBI), Heidi MacDonald (The Beat Chief) and Jimmy are joined by friends Jon Hoche and Ricardo Serrano. We discuss the cult John Carpenter film THEY LIVE starring Roddy Piper/Keith David/Meg Foster. Another film Jimmy had never seen until a few days ago. Do we chew bubblegum or kick ass? Do we OBEY? And how does the film resonate today? Such a fun discussion and Jimmy ends with his usual recasting of a modern version. Join us each week to listen in l...
Episode 1063 - Earpin' It!
July 29, 2020 05:12 - 21 minutes - 7.52 MBReviews: Bliss #1, Chu #1, Empyre #2, No Heroine #1, Wynonna Earp S4 premiere Jimmy recruits some of his favorite audio reviewers again. Thanks to Jon, Melissa, Emily, and Marta! Thanks to Emily for the news which includes: Amazon has ordered a live action production based on the Paper Girls comic series, a new trilogy of Dune books is on the way, G4TV is back in 2021 and more! Thanks to Producer Joe for help in this episode. Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!
Episode 1062 - Comic Beat Insider 16: MARCH: Remembering Congressman John Lewis w/ Nate Powell!
July 24, 2020 19:54 - 1 hour - 68.8 MBIn our 16th episode of COMIC BEAT INSIDER (CBI), Heidi MacDonald (The Beat Chief) and Jimmy are joined by cartoonist Nate Powell. We celebrate the comic trilogy MARCH by Congressman John Lewis/Andrew Aydin/Nate Powell. Nate talks of the process of drawing the series, his friendship with Congressman Lewis, the importance of the work and more. An often touching tribute to a true American hero. Join us each week to listen in live. Send in topic ideas for future episodes. Be it in comics, TV or ...
Episode 1061 - San Diego Comic-Con Memories!
July 23, 2020 21:50 - 49 minutes - 45.4 MBJimmy decided to recruit some pals whom regularly attend San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC) to share their memories of past years. Since it's not happening this year, we are all in mourning and it's great to hear these amazing and fun memories. Jimmy shares a few of his own as well. Maybe some celeb encounters? OF COURSE! What are some of your best SDCC memories? Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!
Episode 1060 - CNImpyre!
July 22, 2020 07:42 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MBReviews: Empyre #1, Engineward #1, Cursed season 1, Penny Dreadful: City of Angels season finale, Palm Springs Jimmy recruits some of his favorite audio reviewers again. Thanks to Jon, Melissa, Emily, and Steph! Thanks to Emily for the news which includes: Keanu Reeves is writing a comic maxi-series, The Walking Dead comic in color is coming, Star Wars: The Clone Wars animated series is spawning a spin-off called Star Wars: The Bad Batch and more! Leave your iTunes comments! 5 stars and no...
Episode 1059 - Comic Beat Insider 15: Comic-Con: The Undiscovered Country!
July 18, 2020 19:29 - 1 hour - 33.8 MBIn our 15th episode of COMIC BEAT INSIDER (CBI), Heidi MacDonald (The Beat Chief) and Jimmy are joined by friends Emily Edwards and Steph Crawford. This week, we chat about filmed versions of San Diego Comic-Con. A lot of us would normally be prepping for it right now so we are missing it terribly. Among the entertainment discussed: Comic Con IV: A Fan's Hope documentary, Comic Book: The Movie, Con Man, Paul and Kings of Con. The panel also discusses their Comic-Con memories and the future o...
Episode 1058 - CNI-piercer!
July 14, 2020 08:48 - 37 minutes - 34 MBReviews: Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Willow #1, Empyre #0: Avengers, Empyre #0: Fantastic Four, Snowpiercer season finale, The Old Guard film Jimmy recruits some of his favorite audio reviewers again. Thanks to Marta, Jon, Melissa, Emily and father/son duo Edward & Evan! Thanks to Emily for the news which includes: a Gotham City PD show is coming to HBO Max set in the Matt Reeve's Batman world, Javicia Leslie has been cast as the new Batwoman, Archie Comics teams with Spotify for some scri...
Episode 1057 - Comic Beat Insider 14: On the Couch with Dr. Andrea Letamendi!
July 11, 2020 20:32 - 1 hour - 27.6 MBIn our 14th episode of COMIC BEAT INSIDER (CBI), Heidi MacDonald (The Beat Chief) and Jimmy are joined by friend/clinical psychologist/fellow nerd Dr. Andrea Letamendi. This week, we chat mental health and self-care during a pandemic and lockdown. Dr. Drea gives incredible counsel on coping during this time. They also chat about what they've been watching lately and why, her podcasts and just how Batman would handle this lockdown. Always a super fun discussion. Join us each week to listen in...
Episode 1056 - Comic Nun Insider!
July 08, 2020 07:18 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MBReviews: All-America Comix One Shot, Goddamned Virgin Brides #1, Pop Star Assassin #1, Warrior Nun season 1, Artemis Fowl film Jimmy recruits some of his favorite audio reviewers again. Thanks to Marta, Jon, Melissa, Emily and welcome to newcomer Bryce! We keep with the style of doing some tight 1/2 hour regular format shows. Hope you're enjoying the brief episodes! Thanks to Emily for the news which includes: Marvel to publish new Alien and Predator comics, Filipino comic Trese has been p...
Episode 1055 - Comic Beat Insider 13: Lassos & Kryptonite w/ Jessica Davis/Ali Sattar!
July 04, 2020 19:49 - 1 hour - 35.3 MBIn our 13th episode of COMIC BEAT INSIDER (CBI), Heidi MacDonald (The Beat Chief) and Jimmy are joined by friends Jessica Davis and Ali Sattar. This week, we chat cosplay with 2 professional cosplayers in Wonder Woman and Superman! Fascinating audition stories, heart warming moments with fans, and costume comforts. We also get into acting, gaming, Twitch, cast a Justice League movie and there may even be a song! Also, if you're curious about the leather work by Jessica's husband that was dis...
Episode 1054 - Comic Nooby News!
July 01, 2020 06:24 - 26 minutes - 23.9 MBReviews: Ash & Thorn #1, Batman: Smile Killer #1, Bleed Them Dry #1, Sleeping Beauties #1, Adventure Time: Distand Lands: BMO, Scoob! Jimmy recruits some of his favorite audio reviewers again. Thanks to Marta, Jon, Melissa, and the return of Emmy! We keep with the style of doing some tight 1/2 hour regular format shows. Hope you're enjoying the brief episodes! Thanks to Emily for the news which includes: Margot Robbie is developing new Pirates of the Caribbean films, the Eisner Awards are...
Episode 1053 - Comic Beat Insider 12: Weeping Willow - Attack of the Eborsisk!
June 27, 2020 19:31 - 1 hour - 26.2 MBIn our 12th episode of COMIC BEAT INSIDER (CBI), Heidi MacDonald (The Beat Chief) and Jimmy are joined by friends Jon Hoche and Stacey Whittle. This week, we chat about the cult-hit film WILLOW. Jimmy has never seen it while everyone else are die-hard fans. Even some of Heidi's family joins us at the end to talk about their love of it. Nerdy talks of the cast, trivia, fave moments and more. And as usual, Jimmy casts a remake with today's actors. Always a super fun discussion. Join us each we...
Episode 1052 - So Metal!
June 23, 2020 21:33 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MBReviews: A Man Among Ye #1, Dark Knights: Death Metal #1, Wynd #1, Black Summer s1, Crossing Swords s1, Looney Tunes Cartoons s1, Onward Jimmy recruits some of his favorite audio reviewers again. Thanks to Marta, Jon, Melissa, Dave, Emily and Evan! We get pretty metal in this episode. Well, for at least 2 of the reviews. Thanks to Emily for the news which includes: a new The Walking Dead one-shot comic starring Negan is on the way, a security mishap halts voting on the Eisner Awards, Miles...
Episode 1051 - Maximum CNI!
June 16, 2020 17:46 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MBReviews: Adventureman #1, The Boys: Dear Becky #1, Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Every Generation #1, Nancy Drew and The Hardy Boys: Death of Nancy Drew #1, HBO Max: To the Max Digital Comics (Hector/Brian/Olivia) #1, Doom Patrol season 1, Looney Tunes Cartoons season 1 Comics are slowly rolling out so we grab some new ones to review for you along with a couple of TV shows! Thanks to regular reviewers Melissa, Jon, Emily, Marta and David! News includes: DC Comics to hold online event called DC...
Episode 1050 - Comic Beat Insider 11: Remembering Dennis O'Neil & Nerdy News Chat!
June 13, 2020 15:26 - 1 hour - 35.7 MBIn our 11th episode of COMIC BEAT INSIDER (CBI), Heidi MacDonald (The Beat Chief) and Jimmy are joined by friends Joe Grunenwald (The Beat Managing Editor) and Emily Edwards. This week, we remember the late Denny O'Neil and Heidi shares stories of when they worked together. Lots of news this week and we discussed Batwoman, new Looney Tunes, SDCC online, the Eisner Awards, the Punisher logo, JK Rowling and more. We end with some recommendations of things to read and watch. Always a super fun ...
Episode 1049 - Celebrating Comics by Black Creators!
June 10, 2020 09:06 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MBWe celebrate black comic creators and some of their works. Black Lives Matter and so do these comic creators. Jimmy gives some recommendations of comics to check out about and/or created/written/drawn by black comic creators. This is not a comprehensive list of any sorts. Just great reads by some amazing people including Jamal Igle, Kyle Baker, Aaron McGruder, Dwayne McDuffie, Brittney Williams, Kwanza Osajyefo, Ngozi Ukazu, Khary Randolph, Vita Ayala, and more! Leave your iTunes comments. ...
Episode 1048 - Comic Beat Insider 10: A Conversation with Kwanza Osajyefo & Jamal Igle!
June 06, 2020 16:47 - 1 hour - 36.5 MBIn our 10th episode of COMIC BEAT INSIDER (CBI), Heidi MacDonald (The Beat Chief) and Jimmy are joined by friends Kwanza Osajyefo & Jamal Igle. This week, we discuss their comic BLACK (and its spin-offs), Black Lives Matter, other comics work, industry news and more. Always a super fun discussion. Join us each week to listen in live! Send in topic ideas for future episodes. Be it in comics, TV or film. Leave your iTunes comments! 5 stars and nothing but love! Also, get a hold of us! Thanks...
Episode 1047 - Happy 80th Anniversary, Archie Comics!
June 03, 2020 06:40 - 29 minutes - 27 MBReviews: Archie Comics 80th Anniversary Presents...Archie, Betty & Veronica, Cheryl Blossom, Archie's Pals: Dotty and Ditto with Bob Phantom, Josie & the Pussycats, Jughead, Katy Keene, Archie and the New Crusaders, Powerteen With Blackjack, Sabrina the Teenage Witch, Sam Hill: Private Eye, Young Salem, Artist Spotlight: Dan DeCarlo, Artist Spotlight: Harry Lucey Jimmy wishes Archie Comics a Happy 80th and reviews a slew of their digital exclusive anniversary comics. He recruits pals and f...