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Comic News InsiderEpisode 1080 - CNI Unplugged: Fred Van Lente! Jimmy 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! 2020-09-1000 min
Comic News InsiderEpisode 1079 - Nerd Nuggets: MULAN! Jimmy 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 watch something and then get together to talk about it/break it down. Did we like...2020-09-0900 min
Comic News InsiderEpisode 1078 - The Ballad of CNI! Reviews: 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 Batman halts production, Ridley Scott has a new Alien film in the works, Archie...2020-09-0800 min
Comic News InsiderEpisode 1077 - CNI Unplugged: Erica Schultz! Jimmy 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 episode, Jimmy chats with friend/podcast wife Erica Schultz...2020-09-0700 min
Comic News InsiderEpisode 1076 - Comic Beat Insider 22: Shaun of the Dead - You've Got Red On You! In 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. Send in topic ideas for future episodes. Be it in comics, TV or film...2020-09-0500 min
Comic News InsiderEpisode 1075 - CNI Unplugged: Rachael Smith! Jimmy 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 episode, Jimmy gets higgledy piggledy with friend Rachael Smith...2020-09-0300 min
Comic News InsiderEpisode 1074 - Nerd Nuggets - Batman: 3 Jokers!Jimmy 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 episode, Jimmy invites frequent co-host/contributor/pal Jon Hoche...2020-09-0200 min
Comic News InsiderEpisode 1073 - Sweep the Podcast! Reviews: 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 works, Drake goes back to Robin and more. Jimmy also takes a moment...2020-09-0200 min
Comic News InsiderEpisode 1072 - Comic Beat Insider: DC Fandome! In 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 in to find out! As always, a great discussion with an awesome panel! Join us each week to listen in li...2020-08-2900 min
Comic News InsiderEpisode 1071 - CNI Fandome! Reviews: 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: loads of DC Fandome stuff, Marvel is collecting Aliens comics, a live action Powerpuff Girls is...2020-08-2500 min
Comic News InsiderEpisode 1070 - Comic Beat Insider 20: Battle Royale - Would You Kill Your Best Friend?! In 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 discussion with an awesome panel! Join us each week to...2020-08-2200 min
Comic News InsiderEpisode 1069 - CNI's Agents of Lovecraft! Reviews: 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 and send us your thoughts! Thanks to Emily for the news which includes: Jim Lee...2020-08-1800 min
Comic News InsiderEpisode 1068 - Comic Beat Insider 19: We Watched the Watchmen Again! In 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! Thanks for listening! 2020-08-1400 min
Comic News InsiderEpisode 1067 - Only $30 Extra! Reviews: 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 for $30, massive DC layoffs, Suicide Squad video game and more. Listen in to see what I mean...2020-08-1100 min
Comic News InsiderEpisode 1066 - Comic Beat Insider 18: Time Bandits - Making Beans Into Peas! In 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 each week to listen in live. Send i...2020-08-0800 min
Comic News InsiderEpisode 1065 - The CNI Academy! Reviews: 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 listening! 2020-08-0400 min
Comic News InsiderEpisode 1064 - Comic Beat Insider 17: OBEY - Chewing Bubblegum and Kicking Ass! In 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 live. Send in topic ideas for future episodes...2020-08-0200 min
Comic News InsiderEpisode 1063 - Earpin' It!Reviews: 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! 2020-07-2900 min
Comic News InsiderEpisode 1062 - Comic Beat Insider 16: MARCH: Remembering Congressman John Lewis w/ Nate Powell!In 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 film. Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!2020-07-2400 min
Comic News InsiderEpisode 1061 - San Diego Comic-Con Memories!Jimmy 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!2020-07-2300 min
Comic News InsiderEpisode 1060 - CNImpyre!Reviews: 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 nothing but love! Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!2020-07-2200 min
Comic News InsiderEpisode 1059 - Comic Beat Insider 15: Comic-Con: The Undiscovered Country!In 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 of cons. Always a super fun discussion. Join us each week to listen...2020-07-1800 min
Comic News InsiderEpisode 1058 - CNI-piercer!Reviews: 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 scripted podcasts and more! Leave your iTunes comments! 5 stars and nothing but love! Also, get a hold of us!2020-07-1400 min
Comic News InsiderEpisode 1057 - Comic Beat Insider 14: On the Couch with Dr. Andrea Letamendi!In 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 live! Send in topic ideas for future episodes. Be it in comics, TV or film. Leave...2020-07-1100 min
Comic News InsiderEpisode 1056 - Comic Nun Insider!Reviews: 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 picked up by a U.S. publisher, Beavis & Butt-head are returning to TV and more! Leave your iTunes comments! 5 stars and...2020-07-0800 min
Comic News InsiderEpisode 1055 - Comic Beat Insider 13: Lassos & Kryptonite w/ Jessica Davis/Ali Sattar!In 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 discussed, check out his Instagram for some amazing pictures! Always a super fun discussion. Join us each week t...2020-07-0400 min
Comic News InsiderEpisode 1054 - Comic Nooby News!Reviews: 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 starting over, BTS has new graphic books out and more! Leave your iTunes comments! 5 stars and nothing but love! Also, get a...2020-07-0100 min
Comic News InsiderEpisode 1053 - Comic Beat Insider 12: Weeping Willow - Attack of the Eborsisk!In 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 week to listen in live! Send in topic ideas f...2020-06-2700 min
Comic News InsiderEpisode 1052 - So Metal!Reviews: 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, Milestone Comics is finally returning soon and more! Leave your iTunes comments! 5 stars and...2020-06-2300 min
Comic News InsiderEpisode 1051 - Maximum CNI!Reviews: 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 FanDome in August, Marvel Comics is sticking to Wednesday distribution, Star Wars: The Clone Wars "probably"...2020-06-1600 min
Comic News InsiderEpisode 1050 - Comic Beat Insider 11: Remembering Dennis O'Neil & Nerdy News Chat!In 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 discussion. Join us each week to listen in live! Send in topic ideas for...2020-06-1300 min
Comic News InsiderEpisode 1049 - Celebrating Comics by Black Creators!We 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. 5 stars and nothing but love! Also, get a hold of us. Thanks for listening!2020-06-1000 min
Comic News InsiderEpisode 1048 - Comic Beat Insider 10: A Conversation with Kwanza Osajyefo & Jamal Igle!In 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 for listening!2020-06-0600 min
Comic News InsiderEpisode 1047 - Happy 80th Anniversary, Archie Comics!Reviews: 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 fave audio reviewers Melissa, Marta, Jon and Emily to lend a hand. Archie Comics has lasted 80 years for a reason and continues to innovate and...2020-06-0300 min
Comic News InsiderEpisode 1046 - THE CLEARING w/ Dave Matalon (Director/Writer)!What's this? Producer Joe has taken back the podcast?!! He snags an interview with director/writer Dave Matalon to discuss his new movie THE CLEARING streaming on Crackle. What was his feature film directorial debut like? How did he put his own spin on the zombie genre? What's next for him? Tune in to this awesome chat to find out all of that and more! Leave your iTunes comments. 5 stars and nothing but love! Also, get a hold of us. Thanks for listening!2020-06-0100 min
Comic News InsiderEpisode 1045 - Comic Beat Insider 9: Batman: Where Do They Get Those Wonderful Actors?!In our 9th episode of COMIC BEAT INSIDER (CBI), Heidi MacDonald (The Beat Chief) and Jimmy are joined by friends Jon Hoche and Emily Edwards. This week, we discuss actors in the live-action Batman universe. Many actors have played the same role over the years in different iterations on TV and film. From the 1943 Batman serial to the current Justice League film, we cover them all! We each pick our favorite actor in a specific role (Batman, Catwoman, Joker, Batgirl, etc). Check out our choices and see if you agree. Always a super fun discussion. Join us each week...2020-05-3000 min
Comic News InsiderEpisode 1044 - Ludocratic!Reviews: Ludocrats #1, Whispers #1-6, Penny Dreadful: City of Angels, Snowpiercer series premiere, Stargirl series premiere Jimmy recruits his regular audio reviewers Melissa, Jon, Marta and new addition Anthony to assist in this episode! A new comic, an older mini-series and a few new TV shows. News (thanks to newsreader Emily!) includes: Batwoman quits, Boba Fett may still be dead, the Snyder cut will be released and more! Leave your iTunes comments! 5 stars and nothing but love! Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!2020-05-2700 min
Comic News InsiderEpisode 1043 - Comic Beat Insider 8: Starship Troopers - It Sucked Our Brains Out!In our 8th episode of COMIC BEAT INSIDER (CBI), Heidi MacDonald (The Beat Chief) and Jimmy are joined by friends Jon Hoche and Marta Balusek. This week, we discuss the cult film STARSHIP TROOPERS. Jimmy had never seen it until this week while everyone else is a big fan. Did he like it? Why does everyone seem to love this film so much? And just what was with that shower scene? So much was discussed along with the sequels, actors, original book and more. As always, a great and fun discussion. Join us each week to listen in live...2020-05-2300 min
Comic News InsiderEpisode 1042 - Asian/Pacific Islander American Heritage Month Special!Jimmy celebrates Asian/Pacific Islander American Heritage Month in this episode. He recruits friends to send in picks of favorite cartoonists of Asian descent. Thanks to Greg Pak, Robin Ha, Rafael Kayanan, Eunsoo Jeong, Qui Nguyen and Jon Hoche for sending in their recommendations. Some of those being celebrated are Gene Luen Yang, Mariko Tamaki, Stan Saki, Thi Bui, Alex Nino and many others. News includes: new Star Wars manga, a new Star Trek spin-off, an audio cast The Sandman and more! Leave your iTunes comments! 5 stars and nothing but love! Also, get a hold of us! Than...2020-05-2000 min
Comic News InsiderEpisode 1041 - Comic Beat Insider 7: Comic Must-Reads!In our 7th episode of COMIC BEAT INSIDER (CBI), Heidi MacDonald (The Beat Chief) and Jimmy are joined by friends Joe Gonzalez (CNI Producer) and Anna Petterson. This week, we discuss must-read comics. Those comics you always see on the "Best of" lists every year. Books like Maus, Persepolis, Fun Home, American Born Chinese, A Contract With God, Blankets and more. We talk why they are important, entertaining and often educational. We also pick a few superhero musts just so you don't think we're all hoity toity! As always, a great and fun discussion. Join us each week to...2020-05-1600 min
Comic News InsiderEpisode 1040 - TCAF 2020 Special!Jimmy was supposed to have been in Toronto for the Toronto Comic Arts Festival (TCAF) over the weekend, but like everything else, it was understandably cancelled. It is one of the best comic conventions around! So, he put the word out to some friends and other attendees to chat about their work here. You'll hear from Emma Hayley (SelfMadeHero Publisher) along with cartoonists Falynn Koch, Ido Yogev, JN Monk, John Patrick Green, Mel Valentine Vargas, Rob Davis, Robin Ha, Sarah Millman, Shea Proulx, Sven and Sweeney Boo. Some incredible comics to check out! Go to the hashtag #TCAF2020 to...2020-05-1300 min
Comic News InsiderEpisode 1039 - Comic Beat Insider 6: THE DARK SIDE OF THE RING - Kayfabing It!In our 6th episode of COMIC BEAT INSIDER (CBI), Heidi MacDonald (The Beat Chief) and Jimmy are joined by friends Jon Hoche and Ricardo Serrano (The Beat staff writer). This week, we discuss the Hulu/Vice series THE DARK SIDE OF THE RING all about the not so nice side of the wrestling world. We discuss episodes, wrestlers, what shocked us, kayfabe and more. 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 for listening!2020-05-0900 min
Comic News InsiderEpisode 1038 - Going Batty!Jimmy recruits some of his regular audio reviewers Ashley, Emily, Emmy, Erica, Heidi, Jon, Marta and Melissa to assist in this episode. We go BATTY! After a recent discussion with a friend, Jimmy asked his reviewers to pick their favorite Batman movie and favorite actor that played Batman. This includes live action and animation! Did everyone pick the same one? Or were our picks wildly different? News (thanks to newsreader Emily!) includes: Marvel will resume weekly comics on May 27, you can read all of THE WALKING DEAD for cheap, a new Slytherin named snake is discovered and more! Leave...2020-05-0500 min
Comic News InsiderEpisode 1037 - Comic Beat Insider 5: THE CROW - It Can't Rain All the Time! In our 5th episode of COMIC BEAT INSIDER (CBI), Heidi MacDonald (The Beat Chief) and Jimmy are joined by friends Jon Hoche and Marta Balusek. This week, we discuss the hit cult film THE CROW that starred Brandon Lee. We'll delve into what we loved about it, the lore, how it impacted Hollywood and more. We'll also touch on the original James O'Barr comics as well as the TV series and movie spin-offs. 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 ho...2020-05-0200 min
Comic News InsiderEpisode 1036 - Animal Crossing: CONVINCE ME!It's a quickie episode and Jimmy recruits some new audio reviewers in friends Steph, Megan, Lorna, Kate, Emma, Anna and Sonia to assist in this episode! Since he's the only one not playing ANIMAL CROSSING right now, he tasked them each to convince him to join in the fun and finally play. They tell him what they like about it, how much fun it is and some of the activities that are to be done. Did it work? Is Jimmy playing now?! Tune in to find out! Leave your iTunes comments! 5 stars and nothing but love! Also, get a...2020-04-3000 min
Comic News InsiderEpisode 1035 - Favorite Story Arcs!Jimmy recruits some of his regular audio reviewers Melissa, Emily, Ashley, Jon, Heidi, Marta, Nic and Jonathan to assist in this episode! He tasked them each to go find some of their favorite comic book story arcs or sci-fi/fantasy books to recommend. He chose a few as well. No news this week but lots of great recommendations for you all to check out! Leave your iTunes comments! 5 stars and nothing but love! Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!2020-04-2800 min
Comic News InsiderEpisode 1034 - Comic Beat Insider 4: Comics Distribution & Digital vs Print!In our 4th episode of COMIC BEAT INSIDER (CBI), Heidi MacDonald (The Beat Chief) & Jimmy are joined by Joe Grunenwald (The Beat Acting Manager) & Alex Lu (The Beat New Media Editor). This week, we discuss the recent news of DC distributing their own comics, Diamond's plans, digital vs print, how to help comic stores/creators and more! There's even a tangent about what we're cooking and how we're all hanging in there. TOPICAL! 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...2020-04-2500 min
Comic News InsiderEpisode 1033 - Webcomics Love!Jimmy recruits some of his regular audio reviewers Melissa, Emily, Jon and Ashley to assist in this episode! He tasked them each to go find 2 webcomics to recommend. He chose a few as well. News (thanks to newsreader Heidi!) includes: DC will distribute comics, Diamond will restart shipping in May, San Diego Comic Con finally cancels and more! Leave your iTunes comments! 5 stars and nothing but love! Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!2020-04-2100 min
Comic News InsiderEpisode 1032 - Comic Beat Insider 3: What do you mean, "Flash Gordon Approaching"?!In our 3rd episode of COMIC BEAT INSIDER (CBI), Heidi MacDonald (The Beat Chief) & Jimmy are joined by pals David Monteith (Geek Syndicate) and frequent CNI co-host Jon Hoche. This week's topic is all about the 1980 cult film FLASH GORDON! Heidi only saw it for the first time recently so we compare our thoughts on it all. The actors, sets, the costumes, the campiness, the soundtrack, the behind the scenes drama and more! We also touch on the original comics, old serials and other spin-offs over the years. And Jimmy casts a modern version of the movie with a...2020-04-1800 min
Comic News InsiderEpisode 1031 - Comixology Free Comics!Jimmy recruits some of his regular audio reviewers Melissa, Emily, Jon and Erica to assist in this episode! He tasked them each to go into their Comixology accounts and pick comics from the "Free Comics" section to recommend. He chose a few as well. News (thanks to newsreader Emmy!) includes: many comic creators are contributing to the Book Industry Charitable Foundation auctions, Jim Starlin returns to Dreadstar, Sam Raimi will direct the Doctor Strange sequel and more! Leave your iTunes comments! 5 stars and nothing but love! Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!2020-04-1500 min
Comic News InsiderEpisode 1030 - Comic Beat Insider 2: Comics of the Future!In our 2nd episode of COMIC BEAT INSIDER (CBI), Heidi MacDonald (The Beat Chief) & Jimmy are joined by Joe Grunenwald (The Beat Acting Manager) & Alex Lu (The Beat New Media Editor). They chat about the current state of the comic industry during this pandemic, what may happen, ideas to help, will it survive and more! It's an in-depth and fun discussion. CBI will potentially be weekly while things are shut down and each episode will vary. From serious comics journalism as led by Heidi to more fun pop culture chats when led by Jimmy. Send in topic ideas for...2020-04-1200 min
Comic News InsiderEpisode 1029 - Missing MoCCA!Reviews: Batman: The Adventures Continue #1, The Kill Lock #1 & #2, Rogue Planet #1, Sabrina the Teenage Witch: Something Wicked #1, Stealth #1 Jimmy recruits his regular audio reviewers Melissa, Emily, Jon and Marta to assist in this episode! MoCCA Fest here in NYC was one of the many comic conventions cancelled and was supposed to happen over the weekend. Since they couldn't be here to table and sell their work, I reached out to a few creators and asked them to talk about their work. You'll hear from Eunsoo Jeong (Koreangry), Vera Greentea (Grimoire Noir) and Jonathan Baylis (So Buttons). Definitely check...2020-04-0800 min
Comic News InsiderEpisode 1028 - Comic Beat Insider: The Evil Dead Trilogy!In our inaugural mashup episode of COMIC BEAT INSIDER, Jimmy is joined via Zoom by Heidi MacDonald (The Beat) and Jon Hoche to talk about the original Evil Dead trilogy. Heidi and Jon are Evil Dead and Bruce Campbell fans/aficionados and Jimmy only saw the 3 films last week for the first time ever. They chat about all 3 movies (The Evil Dead, Evil Dead II and Army of Darkness) and the differences and similarities in them. Jimmy has questions for Heidi and Jon and they step up to answer. Why did the genres change between each movie? Is ED 2...2020-04-0600 min
Comic News InsiderEpisode 1027 - Quarantine Viewing Party Pt. 2!Stuck at home & not sure what to watch? Jimmy recruits friends and listeners to send in recommendations of what they've been watching since being shut in. Some really great and varied films and TV shows to check out. Thanks to Jesse, Jon, Marta, Melissa, Nic, Ryan and Steph for sending in their thoughts. Don't worry. Jimmy and Producer Joe leave their recommendations as well. Let us know what you've been watching! Leave your iTunes comments! 5 stars and nothing but love! Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!2020-04-0400 min
Comic News InsiderEpisode 1026 - Goodbye, Steven Universe!Reviews: Hellions #1, No One's Rose #1, Super Duck #1, Transformers vs Terminator #1, Steven Universe: Future series finale, Vagrant Queen series premiere Jimmy recruits his regular audio reviewers Melissa, Emily and Jon to assist in this episode! News (thanks to newsreader Heidi!) includes: comic companies take different approaches to new digital releases, Ryan Reynolds will produce/star in a live action version of Dragon's Lair and more! Leave your iTunes comments! 5 stars and nothing but love! Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!2020-04-0100 min
Comic News InsiderEpisode 1025 - Quarantine Viewing Party Pt. 1!Stuck at home & not sure what to watch? Jimmy recruits friends and listeners to send in recommendations of what they've been watching since being shut in. Some really great and varied films and TV shows to check out. Thanks to Amy, Ashley, Courtney, Emily, Emmy and Heidi for sending in their thoughts. Don't worry. Jimmy and Producer Joe leave their recommendations as well. Let us know what you've been watching! Leave your iTunes comments! 5 stars and nothing but love! Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!2020-03-2800 min
Comic News InsiderEpisode 1024 - Postponing Comics!Reviews: Outlawed #1, Starship Down #1, Wicked Things #1, Motherland: Fort Salem, Star Wars: The Clone Wars s7 premiere Jimmy recruits his regular audio reviewers Melissa, Emily and Jon to assist in this episode! News (thanks to newsreader Emily!) includes: Diamond distributors temporarily shuts production down, Rosario Dawson cast as live-action Ahsoka Tano, multiple TV shows and films are postponed and more! Leave your iTunes comments! 5 stars and nothing but love! Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!2020-03-2500 min
Comic News InsiderEpisode 1023 - Spreading the Comics Love!Since a lot of writers and artists were counting on now multiple cancelled comic conventions for income, they have turned to focusing on online sales to stay afloat. And because of that, I thought I'd give them a boost! I reached out to a bunch of comic folks and had a good amount send me some audio chatting about their work and where you can buy it. Do check them out. You may find something you really like and you'd be helping out and supporting great art. I know we're all struggling, but if you have the means, go...2020-03-2300 min
Comic News InsiderEpisode 1022 - Staying In! Reviews: Cable #1, Decorum #1, Penultiman #0, Supermom: Expecting Trouble #1, Westworld s3 premiere Jimmy recruits his regular audio reviewers Melissa and Jon to assist in this episode! News (thanks to newsreader Emily!) includes: everything is cancelled, a new Shang-Chi book is coming, Pendleton Ward's new Netflix show premieres soon and more! Leave your iTunes comments! 5 stars and nothing but love! Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening! 2020-03-1800 min
Comic News InsiderEpisode 1021 - Strange Podcasting!Reviews: The Crow: Lethe #1, King of Nowhere #1, Marvel 2020 #1, Mercy #1, Strange Academy #1, Strange Adventures #1 Jimmy recruits his regular audio reviewers Melissa, Emily and Ashley to assist in this episode! News (thanks to newsreader Nic!) includes: Emerald City Comic Con & SXSW (among others) are postponed, DC Comics will publish WONDER WOMEN IN HISTORY, the TRAIN TO BUSAN sequel is coming this summer and more! Leave your iTunes comments! 5 stars and nothing but love! Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!2020-03-1000 min
Comic News InsiderEpisode 1020 - Filling Your Avengers Hole!Reviews: Amethyst Vol 3 #1, Finger Guns #1, Hidden Society #1, 2020 Force Works #1, ThunderCats Roar, Utopia Falls Jimmy recruits his regular audio reviewers Emily and Melissa to assist in this episode! News includes: a Parasite graphic novel is on the way, X of Swords is the next big X-Men event, Jim Lee says no reboots at DC Comics planned and more! Leave your iTunes comments! 5 stars and nothing but love! Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!2020-03-0400 min
Comic News InsiderEpisode 1019 - DC = Didio Controversy!Reviews: Archie Meets the B-52s #1, Doctor Tomorrow #1, On the Stump #1, Wolverine #1 Jimmy delivers another quickie for you with the help of friends Emily, Melissa and Jon! News includes: Dan Didio is out at DC Comics, a Freakangels anime adaptation is on the way, Jen Wang's graphic novel The Prince and the Dressmaker is being adapted into a musical and more! Do tune in to check it out! Leave your iTunes comments! 5 stars and nothing but love! Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!2020-02-2600 min
Comic News InsiderEpisode 1018 - Locke & Key Special!Jimmy recruits some friends to review the new Netflix show Locke & Key. If you didn't know, it's based on the comic book series of the same name by Joe Hill/Gabriel Rodriguez. How true to the comic is the TV series? What keys will we see? Is it more Stranger Things or more Goosebumps? Tune in to find out! Thanks to my reviewers Melissa, Heidi, Kirstie, Stephen and Jeff! And many thanks to Producer Joe for all of the editing magic. Leave your iTunes comments! 5 stars and nothing but love! Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for...2020-02-2100 min
Comic News InsiderEpisode 1017 - Bat Nuggets!Reviews: Alienated #1, Nebula #1, Superman: Heroes One-Shot, Duncanville series premiere Jimmy delivers a quick half-hour of nerdy goodness to you. Of course, with the help of friends Emily, Emmy, Marta and Jon! News includes: A Batman themed food extravaganza is opening in the UK this year, Tenacious D are doing a graphic novel, Mark Waid is new Humanoids publisher and more! Do tune in to check it out! Leave your iTunes comments! 5 stars and nothing but love! Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!2020-02-1900 min
Comic News InsiderEpisode 1016 - Oscar Winning Podcast!Reviews: Adler #1, The After Realm Quarterly #1, The Man Who Effed Up Time #1, X-Men/Fantastic Four Vol. 2 #1, The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina Part 3, Katy Keene series premiere, Birds of Prey Emily Edwards returns to the CNI studio to right some wrongs! The kids talk about the Oscars and that wonderful Parasite sweep as well as Phoenix's win in Joker. Loads of reviews in comics, TV and film and they get right into it. Some heated conversations about fight choreography, things portrayed wrong on TV and how some young actors have adopted this random/weird pause when they talk to...2020-02-1200 min
Comic News InsiderEpisode 1015 - Being EVIL with MICHAEL EMERSON!Jimmy sits down with old pal of almost 30 years Michael Emerson to talk about series one (and that finale!) of his new hit CBS series EVIL. They also talk about other TV and film, acting, fun fan encounters and more. For newbies to the podcast, our interviews are more conversations and not your typical Q&A. So just think of it as 2 old pals chatting about stuff and 1 happens to be a famous person. :) If you are a big fan of Michael and want to share this to your website, social media, etc...we'd appreciate if you would link...2020-02-0700 min
Comic News InsiderEpisode 1014 - Finales Special: Arrow/Evil/The Good Place!Reviews: Arrow series finale, The Good Place series finale, Evil s1 finale Jimmy recruits some of his pals to send in audio reviews for the ARROW series finale, THE GOOD PLACE series finale and EVIL season 1 finale. ARROW brought us 8 seasons of the iconic DC Comics hero and created a whole superhero universe for The CW. We got 4 great seasons of THE GOOD PLACE that showed us both hilarity and heart. And EVIL is a brand new CBS show that walks the line of supernatural/horror with a great cast. Tune in later this week for a g...2020-02-0600 min
Comic News InsiderEpisode 1013 - Me, Myself & CNI!Reviews: Archie #710: Archie and Katy Keene, Atlantis Attacks #1, Green Lantern: Legacy, Quantum and Woody #1 Jimmy has to do a quickie solo episode so he recruits his favorite audio reviewers to help out. Thanks to Emily, Emmy, Jon and Melissa! News includes: Atari is building hotels, The Boys returns to comic books, a Doctor Who surprise and more! Leave your iTunes comments! 5 stars and nothing but love! Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!2020-01-2900 min
Comic News InsiderEpisode 1012 - Crisis On Infinite Podcasts!Reviews: Batman #86, Thor #1, The Adventures of Paddington, Avenue 5, Crisis On Infinite Earths Crossover Jimmy is joined in studio by good pal Jon Hoche! They chat about The Witcher (Jimmy finally started on it) and could have gone on for hours about the Crisis x-over on The CW. News includes: Random House Graphics launches, HBO says no more Watchmen, the animated series adaptation of Mike Maihack's comic Cleopatra In Space will premiere on NBCUniversal's streaming service Peacock and more! Leave your iTunes comments! 5 stars and nothing but love! Also, get a hold of us! Email Fac...2020-01-2200 min
Comic News InsiderEpisode 1011 - Another Review Special!Reviews: Black Spot, A Christmas Carol, Doctor Who, Dracula, The Witcher, Jumanji 2: The Next Level, Star Wars #1 Another awesome review special! Jimmy recruits some of his favorite audio reviewers (Melissa, Jon, Emmy) to help him review some TV with a film and comic thrown in there for good measure. Some you may have seen. Some not. Maybe we'll entice you to check them out then! Let us know your thoughts if you have seen any. Leave your iTunes comments! 5 stars and nothing but love! Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!2020-01-1500 min
Comic News InsiderEpisode 1010 - CNI's Best of 2019!As usual, we're just a bit late with our "Best of" list but we got there finally. Jimmy welcomes friends Heidi MacDonald and Jon Hoche to do their annual podcast picking their favorite comics, TV, film and more of 2019. This is the favorites that we read/saw/etc. We didn't read/see everything so there are probably some things that are left out that may have made it. Just our opinions! But we think many of you will agree with us. So much great content in 2019 and we barely scratch the surface on it all. What did we pick...2020-01-0800 min
Comic News InsiderEpisode 1009 - Happy New Year w/ Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker & The Mandalorian!Reviews: The Mandalorian, Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker Happy New Year to all! We ended 2019 with some hot Star Wars action so we thought we'd chat about it! Jimmy recruited some of his favorite audio reviews to talk about The Mandalorian series on Disney+. Does Baby Yoda make it all worth it? Will The Mandalorian take his helmet off? Just how many celebrity guest spots were there? Jimmy also got some of the same folks to give their thoughts on the recent Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. Where does Rey's journey end? Will Finn and P...2020-01-0200 min
Comic News InsiderEpisode 1008 - Happy Christmas Comics, Santa!Reviews: The Crow: Hark the Herald One-Shot, Hazel & Cha Cha Save Christmas, Doctor Who: The Thirteenth Doctor Holiday Special 2019, Jem and the Holograms Holiday Special 2015, Klaus and the Life & Times of Joe Christmas, Marvel Holiday Magazine #1-4, Donald Duckling: The Beauty of Christmas with Everyone, Archie Christmas Spectacular 2019 #1 Happy Christmas to all! Jimmy's Christmas present to you is this podcast. Since it is that time of year and everyone is busy, Jimmy recruits his favorite audio reviewer elves to read some Christmas themed comics. Thanks to Melissa, Emmy, Marta, Heidi and Jon! Santa even shows up for a...2019-12-2500 min
Comic News InsiderEpisode 1007 - We Watched the Watchmen!Reviews: Dark Knight Returns: The Golden Child #1, Dying Is Easy #1, Skulldigger and Skeleton Boy #1, Watchmen finale Jimmy is joined in studio by old pal Jon Hoche! They discuss the recent slew of nerdy trailers including Wonder Woman, Ghostbusters and Stargirl. They also saw that Watchmen finale and have a lengthy and spoilery talk on it all. News includes: Gary Larson The Far Side returns, Dynamite Entertainment introduces Dynamite Books and more! And have a rockin' Christmas if that's what you celebrate! Leave your iTunes comments! 5 stars and nothing but love! Also, get a hold of us! ...2019-12-1800 min
Comic News InsiderEpisode 1006 - Free Comics!Reviews: Fist of Justice #0, Rex Libris #1, First Strike #0, The X-Files: Origins #1, Darkstalkers #0, The Sadhu #1, Eartha Kitt: Femme Fatale #0, Niko and the Sword of Light #1, Lady Mechanika #0, Mercury Heat FCBD Edition. It's Jimmy's birthday so he decided to give YOU a present. Free comics! Well, more like comiXology is giving them to you for free. He picked 10 random comics from their "free" section and had some of his favorite audio reviewers opine on them. Thanks to Melissa, Emmy, Marta, Emily and Jon for contributing. And apologies for the late upload as Jimmy is still recovering from said birthday a...2019-12-1100 min
Comic News InsiderEpisode 1005 - Boy Hero w/ Ashley Kate Adams/Anime NYC Recap!Reviews: Deadpool #1, Joker: Killer Smile #1, Glow vs. The Babyface #1, Heartbeat #1, The Mandalorian, Frozen II Jimmy is finally joined in the studio with a co-host! Someone he hasn't seen in about 10 years. Ashley Kate Adams sits in on the nerdy fun to discuss her upcoming film project Boy Hero as well as some of her other artistic endeavors. Boy Hero deals with the comic book trial of 1954 and how it affects a young boy named Mark and the revolutionary librarian Rae Lee. They also talk about that new awesome looking Black Widow trailer and Jimmy gives a recap...2019-12-0400 min
Comic News InsiderEpisode 1004 - Thought Bubble Festival: Rachael Smith/Marc Ellerby/Laura Wildgoose/Matt Gibbs!Jimmy attended the Thought Bubble Festival in Harrogate, UK and got loads of interviews! He interviewed about 27 people and got around 7.5 hours worth of content. So over the next 2-3 weeks, you will get to hear them all! In this episode, you'll hear from creators Rachael Smith, Marc Ellerby, Laura Wildgoose and Matt Gibbs. Rachael chats about Stand In Your Power, her follow up to Wired Up Wrong that continues the discussion of her mental health with humor and warmth. She also mentions a new Flimsy book about a cat who doles out positive advice. Marc talks about his...2019-11-2900 min
Comic News InsiderEpisode 1003 - Thought Bubble Festival: Unbound Special w/ Chuck Mullin/Reimena Yee/Tom Woodman!Jimmy attended the Thought Bubble Festival in Harrogate, UK and got loads of interviews! He interviewed about 27 people and got around 7.5 hours worth of content. So over the next 2-3 weeks, you will get to hear them all! In this episode, you'll hear from Unbound creators Chuck Mullin, Reimena Yee and Tom Woodman. Chuck chats about her funny and poignant comic Bird Brain that deals with her mental health illness. Reimena talks about her stunning book The Carpet Merchant of Konstantiniyya. And Tom discusses his upcoming sci-fi graphic novel Future. Leave your iTunes comments! 5 stars and nothing but love! Al...2019-11-2700 min
Comic News InsiderEpisode 1002 - Thought Bubble Festival: Conor Boyle/Robin Hoelzemann/Barry Nugent!Jimmy attended the Thought Bubble Festival in Harrogate, UK and got loads of interviews! He interviewed about 27 people and got around 7.5 hours worth of content. So over the next 2-3 weeks, you will get to hear them all! In this episode, you'll hear from Barry Nugent, Robin Hoelzemann and Conor Boyle. Jimmy chatted with old pal Barry to talk about his Unseen Shadows universe he created in books, comics, audio and more! Robin talks about 3 of her comics (After Hours, The Witching Hour, Curia Regis), what inspired them and her love of the fantastical. Conor chats about his work...2019-11-2500 min
Comic News InsiderEpisode 1001 - Thought Bubble Festival: Avery Hill Special w/ Katriona Chapman/B. Mure/Charlot Kristensen!Jimmy attended the Thought Bubble Festival in Harrogate, UK and got loads of interviews! He interviewed about 27 people and got around 7.5 hours worth of content. So over the next 2-3 weeks, you will get to hear them all! In this episode, he talked with 3 creators whom have comics out with Avery Hill Publishing. While in London, Jimmy sat down with Katriona Chapman about her own comics, her job as Head of Marketing for Avery Hill and other works coming out from the publisher. At Thought Bubble, Jimmy chats to B. Mure about his amazing comics trilogy (Ismyre, Terrible Means...2019-11-2200 min
Comic News InsiderEpisode 1000 - Jimmy and Joe Nerd Chat!For anniversary episodes, normally there is a live recording at a bar with special guests, songs, comedy bits and more. This time for the epic 1000th episode, and due to busy schedules and time of year, Jimmy and Producer Joe decided to just go back to their roots and record the podcast together. While not in the same physical place to record, they did it over the internet and just did what they love to do. Chat nerdy things! They discuss the beginnings of the podcast, how the industry has changed since they started back in 2005, fave picks over...2019-11-2000 min
Comic News InsiderEpisode 999 - Thought Bubble Festival: SelfMadeHero Special w/ Rob Davis/Glyn Dillon!Jimmy attended the Thought Bubble Festival in Harrogate, UK and got loads of interviews! He interviewed about 27 people and got around 7.5 hours worth of content. So over the next 2-3 weeks, you will get to hear them all! In this episode, he talked with 2 creators whom have comics out with great UK publisher SelfMadeHero. Glyn Dillon talks about the re-release (with extras!) of his award winning graphic novel The Nao of Brown. They also talk about his work on the recent slew of Star Wars films and teases his involvement with the next Batman movie. Rob Davis and Jimmy...2019-11-1800 min
Comic News InsiderEpisode 998 - Thought Bubble Festival: ComiXology Originals Special w/ Monica Gallagher/Margaux Saltel/Greg Lockard/Tim Fish/Mark Sable!Jimmy attended the Thought Bubble Festival in Harrogate, UK and got loads of interviews! He interviewed about 27 people and got around 7.5 hours worth of content. So over the next 2-3 weeks, you will get to hear them all! In this episode, he talked with several creators whom have comics out with ComiXology Originals. Monica Gallagher discusses her book The Black Ghost along with her creator owned new comic Death Is A Mean Girl, WebToon comic Assassin Roommate and much more. Margaux Saltel talks about her work on Superfreaks and the process behind it. Greg Lockard and Tim Fish chat...2019-11-1600 min
Comic News InsiderEpisode 997 - Thought Bubble Festival: On the Road to Thought Bubble w/ Emma Vieceli/Andrew Ruddick!Jimmy attended the Thought Bubble Festival in Harrogate, UK and got loads of interviews! He interviewed about 27 people and got around 7.5 hours worth of content. So over the next 2-3 weeks, you will get to hear them all! In this episode, you can hear Jimmy travel up to Harrogate from Cambridge with his married friends Emma Vieceli and Andrew Ruddick. Thanks to Andrew's deft driving, we survived the floods and service stations alike. Jimmy also chats with Emma about her comic work including Life Is Strange and Breaks. There may be some tangent talk about larping and musical theater...2019-11-1400 min
Comic News InsiderEpisode 996 - Thought Bubble Festival: Charlie Adlard/Kieron Gillen/Jamie McKelvie/John McCrea!Jimmy attended the Thought Bubble Festival in Harrogate, UK and got loads of interviews! He interviewed about 27 people and got around 7.5 hours worth of content. So over the next 2-3 weeks, you will get to hear them all! In this episode, he talked with The Walking Dead artist Charlie Adlard about his time on the book and what's next. Near the end of the show, he had a quick discussion with Kieron Gillen and Jamie McKelvie about the end of The Wicked and The Divine and their new work currently out and upcoming. And he catches up with old...2019-11-1300 min
Comic News InsiderEpisode 995 - Pre-Thought Bubble: Lizzy Stewart!Jimmy is in London trying to find a way to get The Queen to let him live there. No luck so far! Meanwhile, he's gotten a few interviews while there before the big Thought Bubble Festival this weekend. In this episode, he met Lizzy Stewart at the South Bank Centre for a wonderful chat about her new graphic novel with Avery Hill Publishing called WALKING DISTANCE. It's about her walks around London and the thoughts and ideas that cross her mind along with observations along the way. They also talked about some of her other comics and zines that...2019-11-0800 min
Comic News InsiderEpisode 994 - Pre-Thought Bubble: Lucy Sullivan!Jimmy is in London trying to find a way to get The Queen to let him live there. No luck so far! Meanwhile, he's gotten a few interviews while there before the big Thought Bubble Festival this weekend. In this episode, he met Lucy Sullivan at the Barbican Centre for an absolutely delightful conversation about her upcoming new graphic novel with Unbound called BARKING. It deals with mental health and the delve deep into the book along with their own personal experiences. You also hear about her collaboration with Jeff Lemire and maybe even some bar fights! Leave your i...2019-11-0600 min
Comic News InsiderEpisode 993 - Thought Bubble Festival Prep!Comic News Insider: Episode 993 is now available fJimmy is heading to Thought Bubble Festival in the UK next week and boy does he have a ton of interviews lined up. In a span of 3 weeks, he read about 3,000 pages of comics and 300 pages of an actual NON-comic book to prep for those interviews. In this episode, he's going to talk, review and possibly gush over a bunch of the stuff he's read. Amazing work by creators like Monica Gallagher, Laura Trinder, Benjamin Read, Rachael Smith, Barry Nugent, Mark Sable, Mariko Tamaki, Rob Davis, John McCrea, Reimena Yee and more! J...2019-10-3000 min
Comic News InsiderEpisode 992 - Fall TV Review Special!Lots of new TV shows out there and a few season finales to discuss! So Jimmy recruits some of his favorite audio reviewers to lend a hand. Thanks to Melissa, Emily, Heidi, and Nic! Jimmy says good-bye to Preacher and The Terror: Infamy. And is moved by the touching tribute of the season 4 premiere for Riverdale. Quite a few new shows debuting so check out the reviews to see if you might be interested! Leave your iTunes comments! 5 stars and nothing but love! Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!2019-10-2800 min
Comic News InsiderEpisode 991 - NYCC: Resident Alien w/ Alan Tudyk/Sara Tomko/Corey Reynolds/Chris Sheridan/Peter Hogan!Jimmy covered the press room for Syfy's upcoming show Resident Alien. Attending cast/producers were Alan Tudyk, Sara Tomko, Corey Reynolds, Chris Sheridan, and Peter Hogan! Based on the comic of the same name from Dark Horse Comics, how true to it does it remain? How does the show balance the humor and sci-fi? What did Tudyk do to find his character? Tune in to find out! Leave your iTunes comments! 5 stars and nothing but love! Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!2019-10-2500 min
Comic News InsiderEpisode 990 - NYCC: Runaways w/ Allegra Acosta/Ariela Barer/Rhenzy Feliz/Virginia Gardner/Lyrica Okano/Gregg Sulkin/Josh Schwartz/Stephanie Savage/Jeph Loeb!Jimmy covered the press room for Hulu's Runaways. Attending cast/producers were Allegra Acosta, Ariela Barer, Rhenzy Feliz, Virginia Gardner, Lyrica Okano, Gregg Sulkin, Josh Schwartz, Stephanie Savage and Jeph Loeb! What's coming for the next season? How will new big bad Elizabeth Hurley's character fit in? Why is the season going "dark"? Tune in to find out! Leave your iTunes comments! 5 stars and nothing but love! Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!2019-10-2300 min
Comic News InsiderEpisode 989 - NYCC: Shea Fontana/Erica Schultz/Cynthia Von Buhler!Jimmy talked to 3 amazing creators about their new books. Shea Fontana wrote the new DC: Women of Action and talks about the female heroes and creatives of DC Comics. Jimmy also chatted with old pal Erica Schultz about her new Comixology Originals comic called Forgotten Home as well as some other projects in the works. Cynthia Von Buhler discussed her new comic that she wrote/drew called The Illuminati Ball and the immersive experience of the same name. Such great works from 3 amazingly talented women. Leave your iTunes comments! 5 stars and nothing but love! Also, get a hold of us...2019-10-2100 min
Comic News InsiderEpisode 988 - NYCC: First Second Special w/ Mike Cavallaro/Vera Greentea/Nathaniel Lachenmeyer/Yesenia Moises!Jimmy always loves covering one of his favorite publishers First Second. He was able to interview 4 creators that have books coming out with them. He talked to Mike Cavallaro (Nico Bravo and the Hound of Hades), Vera Greentea (Grimoire Noir), Nathaniel Lachenmeyer (The Singing Rock and Other Brand-New Fairy Tales) and Yesenia Moises (Honeysmoke). All very different but equally fantastic books! Definitely go check them out! You'll have to tune in to find out! Leave your iTunes comments! 5 stars and nothing but love! Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!2019-10-1800 min
Comic News InsiderEpisode 987 - NYCC: Brenden Fletcher/Karl Kerschl/MsassyK/Chris Wildgoose!Jimmy had a chance to talk to the Isola creative team of Brenden Fletcher, Karl Kerschl and Michele Assarasakorn (msassyk) in Artist's Alley at New York Comic Con. What's next for this great comic? They also chat about other projects and a minor update on what's happening with Motor Crush! Jimmy also spoke with UK artist Chris Wildgoose about his new book Batman: Nightwalker. Did Chris finally get to draw Batman? And does Jimmy make an appearance? You'll have to tune in to find out! Leave your iTunes comments! 5 stars and nothing but love! Also, get a hold of us...2019-10-1600 min
Comic News InsiderEpisode 986 - NYCC: Humanoids Special w/ Mark Waid/Koren Shadmi/Jonathan Lang!Jimmy had the chance to talk to 3 creators from Humanoids Publishing. Mark Waid not only co-wrote the series Ignited with the publisher, but he also serves as the Director of Creative Development. He and Jimmy chatted about what that entails and the shared universe being created. They also briefly mentioned some of his other current work. Jimmy also talked to Koren Shadmi (The Twilight Man: Rod Serling and the Birth of Television) about his graphic biography on Rod Serling. And finally, Jimmy interviewed Jonathan Lang (Meyer) about his fictional tale of the old gangster Meyer Lansky's last big job. L...2019-10-1400 min
Comic News InsiderEpisode 985 - NYCC: Kim-Joy with Nabil Homsi!Jimmy sat down with friends Kim-Joy (Baking with Kim-Joy: Cute and Creative Bakes to Make You Smile) to chat about her new cookbook, her time as a finalist on The Great British Bake Off last year, her comic work and more! Nabil Homsi (Thought Bubble Festival/Convention Assistant Director) joined us at the end to chat about his comic shops (Travelling Man) and the upcoming Thought Bubble convention. Leave your iTunes comments! 5 stars and nothing but love! Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!2019-10-1200 min
Comic News InsiderEpisode 984 - NYCC: Riverdale w/ Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa/Madchen Amick/Mark Consuelos/Marisa Nicols/Molly Ringwald/Skeet Ulrich!Jimmy covered the Riverdale press room at NYCC and chatted with showrunner Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa along with cast members Madchen Amick, Mark Consuelos, Marisa Nichols, Molly Ringwald and Skeet Ulrich! They lovingly remember Luke Perry and talk about the moving season opener tribute to him. We also learn more of some new characters arriving and some surprising reunions. Leave your iTunes comments! 5 stars and nothing but love! Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!2019-10-1100 min
Comic News InsiderEpisode 983 - NYCC: Recap! Greg Pak/Lance Fensterman!New York Comic Con is done and boy did we get a lot of coverage! Jimmy was there all weekend and did 15 interviews and covered 3 press rooms. You'll be hearing all of that coverage over the next few weeks as we'll be releasing about 3 episodes a week. In this episode, Jimmy gives his recap and thoughts on the show. You'll also hear interviews he did with writer Greg Pak (Agents of Atlas, Ronin Island, Star Wars) and Lance Fensterman (ReedPop President). Leave your iTunes comments! 5 stars and nothing but love! Also, get a hold of us! Thanks fo...2019-10-0900 min
Comic News InsiderEpisode 341 - Solo!Reviews: Brightest Day Aftermath: The Search For Swamp Thing #1, Flashpoint: Lois Lane And The Resistance #1, Ultimate Comics Spider-Man #160, Falling Skies, Outcasts
Jimmy is joined by...NO ONE! Yes, in the first solo CNI ever, Jimmy delivers a quick show for your listening pleasure. And fret not, this wont be a regular thing as he knows your ears may bleed if you get too much Jimmy. He laments the passing of the great Gene Colan and briefly talks about the Game of Thrones finale and True Blood season premiere. He also gets a message from his hot 10th grade...2011-06-2900 min
Comic News InsiderEpisode 60 - Unemployed SkeletorVisit our new website! www.comicnewsinsider.com
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John Woo's 7 Brothers #1 by Garth Ennis and Jeevan KangSmoke & Mirror #1 by Chuck Satterlee and Daniel Bradford The Authority #1 by Grant Morrison and Gene Ha Anita Blake:Vampire Hunter #1 by Laurell K. Hamilton, Stacie M. Ritchie and Brett Booth2006-10-2500 min