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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Jul 29, 2025 • 55min
Episode 1630 - SDCC: George Takei! Convention Recap!
Jimmy survived another San Diego Comic Con! 14 interviews and 2 press rooms. Phew! Jimmy gives his overall recap of the convention from attendance to cosplay to highlights and more. In this episode, he had the privilege to again sit down with legendary George Takei! They talked about his new graphic novel IT RHYMES WITH TAKEI. An amazing tale of George discovering his sexuality, hiding it in Hollywood, world travels, meeting his husband, hanging with Howard Stern, Star Trek and so much more. Over the next few weeks, you'll hear his talks with Chris Sheridan, Dr. Andrea Letamendi, Dave Dwonch, Hannah Rose May, AJ Locascio, John Layman, Filip Sablik, David F. Walker, Marcus Kwame Anderson, Ashley Maria, Henry Barajas and Rita Vandergaw. You'll also hear the 2 press rooms he did for TV shows REVIVAL, HAZBIN HOTEL & HELLUVA BOSS. Come back and hear them all! Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!
Jul 21, 2025 • 22min
Episode 1629 - SDCC Bound!
Jimmy is off to San Diego Comic Con and gives you a preview of what his planned coverage is going to be. Lots of interviews and a few press rooms for sure. He also has some new comic recommendations for you as well. And as a bonus, he'll be interviewing some of the people at SDCC involved in the comics he mentions! Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!
Jul 17, 2025 • 30min
Episode 1628 - More Recs to Check!
Jimmy does another catch-up on things he's read and watched recently that he has enjoyed. From comics to TV to music and more. Did you check any of these out? If not, DO IT! Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!
Jul 17, 2025 • 33min
Episode 1627 - Superman News Insider!
Since the new SUPERMAN film was highly anticipated by all, Jimmy decided to do a quick special about it. Sort of waxing on in an off the cuff more stream of conscious way. Maybe he should have taken notes because he rambled on solo for about 20(ish) minutes. Yes, THERE WILL BE SPOILERS throughout. Did the movie live up to the hype? Did too many characters make the film seem overcrowded? Has James Gunn reinvigorated the DC Universe? Tune in to find out what Jimmy thinks! Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!
Jul 11, 2025 • 1h 21min
Episode 1626 - A Conversation w/ Jeff Lemire & Paul Pope!
Comic News Insider: Episode 1626 is now available for free download! Click on the link or follow on Spotify/subscribe on iTunes! Producer Joe had a great idea of bringing together legendary cartoonists Jeff Lemire and Paul Pope for a fun conversation. In Jeff's new memoir, 10,000 INK STAINS, he talks of how Pope was an inspiration. Jimmy and Joe helped guide the conversation as they talk about Jeff's book, Paul's PULPHOPE 2, early cartooning days, other inspirations, tools, styles, living in Toronto and more. Informative, fascinating and fun! Also, get a hold of us! Email Facebook Comic News Insider Jimmy's Socials: Instagram/Bluesky Thanks for listening!
Jul 6, 2025 • 44min
Episode 1622 - Interrupting w/ Reviews!
Reviews: Iron Heart s1, Lazarus s1, Nautilus s1 premiere, Squid Game s3, The Walking Dead: Dead City s2, Elio, How to Train Your Dragon, Jurassic World Rebirth, KPop Demon Hunters, The Old Guard 2, 28 Years Later We interrupt this Heroes Con coverage with a review catch up! Jimmy watches A LOT of shows & films and brings you his thoughts on it all. Did the Squid Game finale satisfy? Is the rage virus still scary 28 years later? Does KPop Demon Hunters deserve all the hype? Tune in to find out! Come back later this week and the next few weeks to hear all of the Heroes Con interviews. Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!
Jul 2, 2025 • 37min
Episode 1625 - Heroes Con: Sukesha Ray!
Jimmy went down to Charlotte, NC for Heroes Con. One of the best comic conventions around! A great weekend of friends, interviews, auctions, food, drinks and fun. He got 11 interviews total! In this episode, you'll hear Sukesha Ray. Jimmy met Sukesha at Heroes and had a great talk about her cover work for DC, how she got into art, her singing career and more! And that is it for all of the Heroes Con interviews. Please go back and listen to any you may have missed. Thanks to all of the interviewees for taking the time. And thanks to all of those at Heroes Con (Shelton, Karla & more) for doing the usual amazing job. Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!
Jul 2, 2025 • 50min
Episode 1624 - Heroes Con: Bobby Timony/Jay Kalagayan/Stephane Roux!
Jimmy went down to Charlotte, NC for Heroes Con. One of the best comic conventions around! A great weekend of friends, interviews, auctions, food, drinks and fun. He got 11 interviews total! In this episode, you'll hear 3 interviews. Jimmy and pal Bobby Timony chat about his new work Misfit Island, working on Topps cards and dream projects. He also met fellow Filipino Jay Kalagayan and they talked about his comics with Filipino leads, working in theater and mutual friends. And finally, he and friend Stephane Roux have a great catchup to talk about Stephane's new Robostar 77 project, favorite giant robots, fave robot cartoons and more! Come back later this week for the last of the Heroes Con interviews. Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!
Jul 2, 2025 • 32min
Episode 1623 - Heroes Con: Monica Gallagher!
Jimmy went down to Charlotte, NC for Heroes Con. One of the best comic conventions around! A great weekend of friends, interviews, auctions, food, drinks and fun. He got 11 interviews total! In this episode, you'll hear his talk with old pal Monica Gallagher. They talk her love of cryptids, more hot Ass Room, her new horror project The Matron and more! Come back later this week and the next few weeks to hear all of the Heroes Con interviews. Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!
Jul 2, 2025 • 47min
Episode 1621 - Heroes Con: Elliana Esquivel!
Jimmy went down to Charlotte, NC for Heroes Con. One of the best comic conventions around! A great weekend of friends, interviews, auctions, food, drinks and fun. He got 11 interviews total! In this episode, you'll hear his talk with new artist Elliana Esquivel. A fellow Filipino, they talked about how The Philippines influenced her, the significance of water in her work, views on AI, why lumpia is so good and more! Come back later this week and the next few weeks to hear all of the Heroes Con interviews. Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!
