Comic News Insider
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The podcast for everything comic book, animation, sci-fi and pop culture. Hosted by Jimmy Aquino & a rotating panel of co-hosts, CNI is your weekly dose of industry news, reviews and interviews.
Past guests include: Stan Lee, John Romita, Sr., Jerry Robinson, Brian K. Vaughan, Ed Brubaker, Matt Fraction, John Cassaday, Paul Pope, Darwyne Cooke, JM Dematteis, Steve Niles, Garth Ennis, Steve Rude, Kyle Baker, Jim Lee, James Jean, Alison Bechdel, Arthur Suydam, Jonathan Hickman, Greg Pak, John McCrea, Zoe Bell, Ted Raimi, David Tennant, Russel T. Davies, Felicia Day, Seth Green, Rob Zombie, Brian Pulido, Olivia Munn, Michael Rooker, Ben Templesmith, Kate Beaton, Faith Erin Hicks, Amber MacArthur, Seth Meyers, Joss Whedon, Nathan Fillion, Bryan Fuller, Kristin Chenoweth, Rosario Dawson, Olivia D'Abo, Patton Oswalt, Tom Kenny, Michael Emerson, Kevin Pereira, Paul Cornell, Jackson Publick, Doc Hammer, Molly Crabapple, and Blair Butler (G4TV).
CNI, the "Entertainment Weekly" of comic podcasts, continues to bring the fun and the funny! (Hey, it's better than being the "US Weekly" of comic podcasts.) Join Jimmy every Wednesday to laugh, learn and maybe even love!
Created & Produced by Joe Gonzalez
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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Jan 30, 2024 • 29min
Episode 1481 - CNI Wins All!
Comic News Insider: Episode 1481 is now available for free download! Click on the link or follow on Spotify/subscribe on iTunes! Reviews: Action Comics #1061, Animal Pound #1, Ghost Machine #1, Star Wars Thrawn: Alliances #1 Jimmy is still slightly under the weather but perseveres to bring you the weekly nerdy CNI goodness. Thanks to loyal and insightful reviews Jon, Melissa, Ricky and Marta. And to Emily for the news which includes a little DC, a little Marvel and some sexy criminals to boot! And hear about the most incredible music video that Jimmy seen in years and that left him in tears every time he watches it. Also, get a hold of us! Email Facebook Comic News Insider Thanks for listening!
Jan 23, 2024 • 37min
Episode 1480 - Back to Form!
Reviews: Cobra Commander #1, John Constantine Hellblazer: Dead In America #1, Ultimate Spider-Man #1, Hazbin Hotel Back to the regular format show with reviews, news and recommendations! Thanks to reviewers Jon, Melissa and Marta who always give such insightful and smart thoughts. News anchor Emily returns with the news which includes: Usagi Yojimbo turns 40, Anime NYC sells out in 2 hours, the Creature from the Black Lagoon gets the comic treatment and more! Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!
Jan 16, 2024 • 26min
Episode 1479 - A Little Catch-up!
Jimmy is still catching up from the holidays and the new year sort of snuck up on him. In this episode, he talks about some of the comics, TV and film he's been checking out. Some from last year and some current stuff too. All great, of course. (In his not so humble opinion!) Did you check any of these out? What did you think? Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!
Jan 9, 2024 • 38min
Episode 1478 - Favorite 2023 Graphic Novels!
Jimmy chatted about his favorite graphic novels in the Best of 2023 show. However, some got brief mentions while others were a bit lengthier. So, he thought he'd give them all some equal love here in this episode. Hear this thoughts on all of these amazing graphic novels from last year! You'll definitely want to pick them up after. Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!
Jan 9, 2024 • 27min
Episode 1477 - More 2023 Favorites!
Last week, Producer Joe and Jimmy along with Avery and Lisa gave their "Best of 2023". This week, Jimmy recruits some of his awesome CNI reviewers to send in their favorite 2023 picks. Big thanks to Marta, Melissa, Jon, Steph, David and Emily! So many great picks. More amazing things to check out for sure. Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!
Jan 3, 2024 • 2h 6min
Episode 1476 - Best of 2023!
Jimmy and Producer Joe welcome Avery Kaplan (Comics Beat Features Editor) and Lisa Gullickson (Comic Book Couples Counseling Podcast) to talk about our personal Best of 2023! They are absolutely brilliant and we were lucky and thankful they took the time to join us. It's a lengthy one as we have lots to recommend and talk about in the worlds of comic books, TV, film and streaming. As usual, it's purely subjective and it's what we read/saw in 2023. And we didn't read/see everything so there may be some we missed. But we think you will enjoy our picks! What were some of your favorites? Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!
Dec 27, 2023 • 1h
Episode 1475 - A Christmas Catch-up!
Just like the last couple of years, Jimmy heads up to the Hudson Valley area to hang with Producer Joe on Christmas day. They record a little catch-up talking about the influx of video games being turned into TV/film, favorite conventions to attend, why we do the podcast, etc. They also talk about the upcoming Kingston Independent Comic Expo (KICx) next April that Comic News Insider is helping to produce. You can find out more info here. And follow on Instagram and Facebook! Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!
Dec 20, 2023 • 28min
Episode 1474 - Holiday Comics Reviews!
Reviews: Archie Christmas Spectacular 2023 #1, Batman-Santa Claus: Silent Knight, Creepshow Holiday Special #1, DC's 'Twas the 'Mite Before Christmas 2023 #1, Hellboy Winter Special: Yule Cat #1 Every year, a bunch of Christmas/Holiday themed comics come out. And Jimmy and his review crew are here for it! And big thanks to that crew consisting of Marta, Jon, Ricky and Melissa. Always such great reviews from them. We appreciate them so much. I know there were other holiday themed comics this year. Let us know if you checked them out and we'll try to as well! Hope you're all having the happiest of holidays! Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!
Dec 20, 2023 • 15min
Episode 1473 - New Christmas Viewing Jolliness 3!
Once again, Jimmy checks out some new Christmas films and specials and gives you his jolly thoughts on them all! Did you check them out too? What did you think? And what other ones did you see that he didn't? Happy Christmas everyone! Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!
Dec 19, 2023 • 16min
Episode 1472 - Last Minute Holiday Gift Guide!
As usual, Jimmy is waaaaaay behind on his holiday shopping! And he knows there are others out there like him. Here's a last minute shopping gift guide to help you through the madness. Hope this helps and let us know any last minute ideas you might have! Happiest of all the holidays! Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!
