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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 11, 2022 • 1h 20min
Episode 1300 - A Panel of CNI Nerdiness w/ Special Guest Michael Emerson!
It's our big 1300th episode and Jimmy and Producer Joe gather a panel of friends to discuss comics, TV, film, news and pop culture. Heidi MacDonald (EIC of THE BEAT) has been a good friend of them and the podcast for years now and always comes on to hang. 2 of her editors Avery Kaplan (PRISM COMICS) and Therese Lacson (NERDOPHILES) also join in on the rap session. Both have helped out with reviews and interviews over the last couple of years on CNI and are so appreciated! We had such a fun time talking away about the business of nerdy entertainment. Also, at the last minute, Jimmy decides to text his old pal Michael Emerson to see if he was free to jump on for a short time. And yes, he was free! Always fun catching up with Michael as we just had a laid back chat about what he's working on, LOST, Comic-Con and more. It was a surprise to the other panelists and it turns out they were big fans and were delighted to have the chance to chat. Thanks again to Michael and the panel for hanging w/ Jimmy and Producer Joe on this anniversary episode! Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!
Jul 4, 2022 • 33min
Episode 1299 - Stranger CNI!
Reviews: Dungeons & Dragons: Ravenloft - Orphan of Agony Isle #1, Pubic Domain #1, Variants #1, Stranger Things s4, part 2 As usual, Jimmy recruits some of his favorite audio reviewers again. Thanks to Ashley, Melissa, Ricky 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: Jim Henson's Creature Shop is building puppets for a MY NEIGHBOR TOTORO stage play, more Spidey variants coming from Marvel Comics, Archie Comics launches horror month and more! Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!
Jun 28, 2022 • 32min
Episode 1298 - KeNObi or KeYESbi?
Reviews: Black Adam #1, Obi-Wan Kenobi season finale, The Umbrella Academy s3, Westworld s4 premiere As usual, Jimmy recruits some of his favorite audio reviewers again. Thanks to Ashley, Melissa and Therese! 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: Neil Gaiman & Mark Buckingham's MIRACLEMAN returns, a Looney Tunes musical is on the way, KPop star Kang Daniel teams with Spongebob Squarepants and more! Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!
Jun 24, 2022 • 27min
Episode 1297 - TCAF: Monica Gallagher!
Jimmy was in Toronto last weekend attending TCAF (Toronto Comic Arts Festival). In this episode, Jimmy catches up with cartoonist/good pal Monica Gallagher. They discuss her recent work including ASSASSIN ROOMMATE, BONNIE N. COLLIDE, THE BLACK GHOST and THE BIGGEST BIGFOOT. They also talk about her love of monsters (especially werewolves) and more. But they definitely didn't talk about that thing that happened the night before that everyone saw! Always great to hang with Monica especially after 3 years. One last TCAF interview special coming soon. Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!
Jun 24, 2022 • 31min
Episode 1296 - TCAF: Sweeney Boo!
Jimmy was in Toronto last weekend attending TCAF (Toronto Comic Arts Festival). In this episode, Jimmy chats with cartoonist Sweeney Boo about her graphic novel EAT, AND LOVE YOURSELF. A tale inspired from personal experiences...well, except the time travel. (He thinks). They also talk about her Captain Marvel comic work, her podcast SPILL YOUR GUTS with fellow cartoonist/friend Soo Lee, Paddington Bear, tattoos, cheese, future work and more! A super fun and laid back time. One last TCAF interview special coming soon. Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!
Jun 22, 2022 • 45min
Episode 1295 - TCAF: Aimee de Jongh Spotlight Panel!
Jimmy was in Toronto over the weekend attending TCAF (Toronto Comic Arts Festival). In this episode, Jimmy moderated the 1:1 spotlight panel with friend Aimee de Jongh. They talked about her incredible award nominated graphic novel DAYS OF SAND. It's about America's Dust Bowl era in the 1930's. A moving tale based on real life events. They also chat about DESTINATION: CANADA. A collaboration with the Dutch Consulate in Toronto. It's 10 tales of Dutch emigrants starting a new life in Canada by 10 Dutch cartoonists. They also discuss the rise of Dutch cartoonists in general and future work. A fun, educational and laid back panel that you'll enjoy! More interviews will air next week in TCAF specials. Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!
Jun 22, 2022 • 41min
Episode 1294 - TCAF: SelfMadeHero Special w/ Catherine Castro/Chris W. Kim/Anne Mette Kaerulf Lorentzen!
Jimmy was in Toronto over the weekend attending TCAF (Toronto Comic Arts Festival). In this episode, Jimmy talks with 3 creators whom have books out with SelfMadeHero. He chats with Catherine Castro about the book she wrote CALL ME NATHAN. Based on a true story, it follows a young girl realizing she is not the gender she was assigned at birth. Beautiful, powerful and positive. Chris W. Kim STRAYS talks about the new book he wrote & drew called STRAYS. It's about moving on, starting over, missing friends, and a sense of belonging. Truly identifiable and magnificent storytelling. Anne Mette Kaerulf Lorentzen wrote and drew her own story in WHEN I CAME OUT. Loosely based on her own life, it follows her marriage and children to coming out as gay in her 40's. Powerful and thought provoking. More interviews will air later this week and next week in TCAF specials. Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!
Jun 21, 2022 • 53min
Episode 1293 - TCAF Recap & Interviews w/ Motzie Dapul/Allan Matudio/Melanie L. Yan!
Jimmy was in Toronto over the weekend attending TCAF (Toronto Comic Arts Festival). He got 8 interviews from cartoonists Monica Gallagher, Sweeney Boo, Chris W. Kim, Catherine Castro, Anne Mette, Motzie Dapul, Allan Matudio and Melanie L. Yan. He also moderated his friend Aimee de Jongh's spotlight 1:1 panel. In this episode, Jimmy recaps the show both the good and bad. Interviews you'll hear in this episode are from Motzie, Allan and Melanie. The rest will air later this week and next week in TCAF specials. It was the first TCAF back since 2019. While there were some hiccups, overall it was a fun show and Jimmy got some great interviews. Check them all out this week and next! Oh, how was the show? Listen in to find out. :) Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!
Jun 14, 2022 • 41min
Episode 1292 - Off to TCAF!
Reviews: Dark Crisis #1, Jane Foster and the Mighty Thor #1, Justice Warriors #1 , Ms. Marvel season premiere, Jurassic World: Dominion Jimmy briefly chats his plans for this weekend's Toronto Comic Arts Festival (TCAF) as well as some minor worries about San Diego Comic Con next month. As usual, Jimmy recruits some of his favorite audio reviewers again. Thanks to Ashley, Melissa, Marta, Ricky and Jon! 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: Bruce Campbell will write a SGT ROCK VS ARMY OF THE DEAD, David Duchovny is co-writing a graphic novel for Dark Horse, Neil Patrick Harris joins DOCTOR WHO and more! Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!
Jun 8, 2022 • 54min
Episode 1291 - Greg Pak (I Belong To You/Motherland)!
In a last minute special episode, Jimmy and pal Greg Pak chat about his new illustrated book of poetry called I BELONG TO YOU/MOTHERLAND. It's about growing up half Korean in Texas and not quite belonging but totally bound to the flora and fauna of the place. It's also about lessons, memory and the death of his mother. Great photos by both his mother and Greg with original art by comic book artists like Shing Yin Khor, Sean Chen, Ethan Young and more. Greg talks about the origin of the book as a libretto for a choral group in Texas that will perform it in a few weeks. They also chat about growing up as latchkey kids and having the freedom to explore and do things that were normal back then. A sense of belonging is a strong part of the book as well and Greg tells of us his struggles. It's also a lovely tribute to his mother and he talks of the joy of growing up with her and the goodness she instilled in him. A beautiful memoir indeed! The book is out June 25th and will be exclusively available for purchase via the Austin, Texas comic book shop Dragon's Lair. It will be available elsewhere shortly after. Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!
