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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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Nov 17, 2022 • 32min
Episode 1348 - Thought Bubble: Glyn Dillon/Alison Sampson!
Jimmy is back home in NYC but recorded a few eps while still in London. He attended the Thought Bubble Festival and got 25 interviews! In this episode, you'll hear from Glyn Dillon and Alison Sampson. Glyn discusses the 10th anniversary of his hit graphic novel THE NAO OF BROWN as well as his film work on several STAR WARS films and THE BATMAN. Alison talks about her prolific work including THE DEPARTMENT OF TRUTH, HELLBOY and SLEEPING BEAUTIES. More interviews to come! We'll be releasing the massive amount of interviews over the next month. Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!
Nov 15, 2022 • 44min
Episode 1347 - Thought Bubble Festival Recap! Interviews w/ Paul Cornell/Raina Telgemeier!
Jimmy is back home in NYC but recorded a few eps while still in London. He recaps the Thought Bubble Festival he attended over the weekend where he got 25 interviews. DAMN THAT'S A LOT! In this episode, you'll hear from Paul Cornell and Raina Telgemeier. He also talks about his time in London seeing friends, going to the Royal Shakespeare Company's production of MY NEIGHBOUR TOTORO, staying w/ friends Emma & Pud in Ely, Rachael & Rob in Manchester and more. The Thought Bubble recap covers his overall thoughts of the show, logistics, interviews, set up, organization, seeing friends, meeting new ones and so much more. A fun though slightly exhausting time! We'll be releasing the massive amount of interviews over the next month. Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!
Nov 5, 2022 • 42min
Episode 1346 - Thought Bubble Preview!
Reviews: Andor s1, House of the Dragon s1 finale, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power s1 finale, She-Hulk: Attorney at Law s1 finale, Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi, Black Adam By the time you hear this, Jimmy is in London playing around until he hits the Thought Bubble Festival on the weekend in Harrogate. He talks about his plans for the convention, interviews lined up, helpful hints for exhibitors, what he's doing in London and more. Lots of TV/film reviews to catch up on so he got some of his favorite reviewers to help out. Many thanks to Ashley, Therese, Marta, Melissa, and Jon! Always so insightful and smart. Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!
Oct 29, 2022 • 48min
Episode 1345 - Happy Halloweenies!
Reviews: Damn Them All #1, Fear the Funhouse One-Shot, Leonide the Vampyr: Miracle at the Crow's Head #1, Night of the Ghoul #1, Cabinet of Curiosities, Reginald the Vampire, Halloween Ends What's this? A regular format podcast? Yes, we've had massive convention/review specials since around June and Jimmy is certainly hoping you are enjoying all of the coverage. Back to reviews and news for a hot minute before heading off to the UK for Thought Bubble Festival! You got it. More convention coverage and he can not wait. As usual, Jimmy recruits some of his favorite audio reviewers again. Thanks to Ashley, Melissa, Ricky, Jon, Therese, Courtney 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! And...since it's Halloween, we've kept the reviews spooooooky for you! Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!
Oct 26, 2022 • 35min
Episode 1344 - NYCC: Greg Pak!
Jimmy went to New York Comic Con (NYCC) and got a bunch of interviews and did a couple of press rooms. In this episode, you'll hear his talk with writer Greg Pak. Their schedules didn't allow them to meet at NYCC, so they met a few days later and had a leisurely chat in Bryant Park here in NYC. The sounds of the city were behind them with a couple of folks trying to join the podcast! Greg talked about the panel he was supposed to be on, his upcoming return to writing The Hulk, his love of photography/cameras and more. Always great to catch up with Greg! Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!
Oct 11, 2022 • 52min
Episode 1343 - NYCC: The Muppets Mayhem w/ Lilly Singh/Tahj Mowry/Anders Holm/Saara Chaudry/Bill Baretta/Adam F. Goldberg/Jeff Yorkes!
Jimmy went to New York Comic Con (NYCC) over the weekend and got a bunch of interviews and did a couple of press rooms. In this episode, you'll hear the press room he did for the upcoming Disney+ show THE MUPPETS MAYHEM. It's all about the Muppets band Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem and their process of navigating current world problems while making an album. In the room were human stars Lilly Singh/Tahj Mowry/Anders Holm/Saara Chaudry. As well as the creative team of Adam F. Goldberg (Co-creator and Executive Producer), Jeff Yorkes (Co-creator and Co-Executive Producer) and Bill Barretta (Co-creator, Executive Producer and “Dr. Teeth”). The show sounds amazing thanks to the humor and charm of everyone that Jimmy talked to at the roundtables. Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!
Oct 11, 2022 • 20min
Episode 1342 - KoCCA Special w/ Hyun Park (Project Manager)/Nami Choi (Translator)!
Jimmy went to New York Comic Con (NYCC) over the weekend and got a bunch of interviews and did a couple of press rooms. In this episode, you'll hear his talk with KoCCA (Korea Creative Content Agency) Project Manager Hyun Park along with her translator Nami Choi. They talk about what KoCCA has to offer, different Korean comics, music, TV, film and more. A delightful chat! Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!
Oct 11, 2022 • 25min
Episode 1341 - NYCC: Anthony Del Col/Erica Schultz!
Jimmy went to New York Comic Con (NYCC) over the weekend and got a bunch of interviews and did a couple of press rooms. In this episode, you'll hear his talks with Anthony Del Col and Erica Schultz. Anthony talks about his Pulitzer Prize winning online comic and he and Jimmy's mutual love for It's A Wonderful Life. Erica chats about her current comic series THE DEADLIEST BOUQUET and her 2 upcoming Marvel comics just announced at NYCC! Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!
Oct 11, 2022 • 41min
Episode 1340 - NYCC: Colleen AF Venable!
Jimmy went to New York Comic Con (NYCC) and got a bunch of interviews and did a couple of press rooms. In this episode, you'll hear his talk with Colleen AF Venable. It's been since 2019 that Colleen was last on the podcast at TCAF. She talks about working on comics for a younger audience, her role as associate director for original content w/ Epic! Kids, tattoos, bunnies, tv, film...so much more. Just a lovely conversation. Colleen is one of those people you instantly connect with and just feel so comfortable chatting. Amazing creator and even more awesome human! Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!
Oct 11, 2022 • 20min
Episode 1339 - NYCC: Will Sliney!
Jimmy went to New York Comic Con (NYCC) over the weekend. He got a bunch of interviews and did a couple of press rooms. In this episode, you'll hear his talk with good pal Will Sliney. They chatted about how he became a big TV star in Ireland over the pandemic, his upcoming new Image book HELL TO PAY, work on Star Wars and Spider-Man comics and how he saved a dolphin! Always a delight! Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!
