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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Apr 12, 2021 • 1h 2min
Episode 1175 - CNI Unplugged: CYNTHIA VON BUHLER!
In another unplugged episode, Jimmy talks to award winning writer/artist/performer/playwright/author Cynthia Von Buhler! They talk about her new comic series MINKY WOODCOCK: THE GIRL WHO ELECTRIFIED TESLA. The 2nd series starring Minky deals with the famed inventor Nikola Tesla. Why does Minky seek out Tesla? What other historical figures appear? Who is the famous podcaster that makes an appearance in issue #2 (hint: it's Jimmy!)? They also talk about her work in theater and music, her animal sanctuary, drinks, food and what she wants to do first when things open back up. Cynthia is always a delight and such an amazing talent. Such a fun and laid back chat. Thanks to Chris for taking the time! Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!
Apr 10, 2021 • 1h 26min
Episode 1174 - Comic Beat Insider 52: Catching Up On Things During Lockdown!
In our 52nd episode of COMIC BEAT INSIDER (CBI), Jimmy and Heidi MacDonald (The Beat Chief) welcome good friend Edie Nugent to discuss the things we finally caught up on and/or rewatched during lockdown! From recent films to old TV shows, we chat about what got us through the past year entertainment-wise. Just a laid back and fun chat about some great films and TV that maybe you haven't checked out yet! What are some things you've been watching? 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!
Apr 7, 2021 • 55min
Episode 1173 - CNI Unplugged: CHRIS SHERIDAN!
In another unplugged episode, Jimmy talks to writer/producer/Resident Alien showrunner Chris Sheridan! They talk about season 1 of the new hit SyFy channel show, what will be the consequences from the finale, character development, improv on set, the great cast chemistry, how Jimmy will be brutally killed off if he ever appears on it and more! They also discuss Chris's long time work on Family Guy as a producer/writer. Such a fun and laid back chat. Thanks to Chris for taking the time! Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!
Apr 6, 2021 • 1h 9min
Episode 1172 - Snowpiercer Season 2!
Jimmy is joined by good friend/regular CNI reviewer Melissa Bleier to discuss season 2 of the hit TNT tv series SNOWPIERCER! Are some of the characters really gone? What happened when Big Alice and Snowpiercer met? Will Layton be able to stay a leader? Can Ruth separate her love for Wilford to do what's right? What does Melanie find in her research? Tune in to find out! Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!
Apr 5, 2021 • 31min
Episode 1171 - CNI vs Godzilla vs Kong!
Reviews: Shadecraft #1, Silk Vol 3 #1, Witchblood #1, Resident Alien season 1 finale, Snowpiercer season 2 finale, Godzilla vs Kong Jimmy recruits some of his favorite audio reviewers again. Thanks to Melissa, Jon, Ashley & Ricky. 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: Game of Thrones is going Broadway, the New Gods film is on "hold", John de Lancie will return as "Q" in Star Trek: Picard and more. Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!
Apr 3, 2021 • 1h 40min
Episode 1170 - Comic Beat Insider 51: Happy 1 Year Anniversary!
In our 51st episode of COMIC BEAT INSIDER (CBI), Jimmy and Heidi MacDonald (The Beat Chief) celebrate our 1 year anniversary with just a fun old chat w/ past panelists on the show. Thanks to Kerri, Emily, Alex, Therese, Avery, Ricky and Joe for joining us! We chat about what we read/watched to help us get through the pandemic & lockdowns. Heidi & Jimmy pick what films/TV shows we liked the most that we had never seen before until the podcast. General laid back convo about comics, TV, film, conventions, what's next and the most important question of all...how do we like our coffee? 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!
Mar 29, 2021 • 31min
Episode 1169 - CNInvincible!
Reviews: Alien #1, Firefly: Brand New Verse #1, Harley Quinn Vol 4 #1, Lady Baltimore #1, Invincible animated series premiere Jimmy recruits some of his favorite audio reviewers again. Thanks to Melissa, Jon, Marta, Ashley & Ricky. 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: Marvel gets a new distributor, SDCC will hold a "Special Edition" on Thanksgiving weekend, a new Transformers film is coming and more. Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!
Mar 27, 2021 • 1h 21min
Episode 1168 - COMIC BEAT INSIDER 50: The Extraordinary Adventures of Adele Blanc-Sec - Into My Arms!
In our 50th episode of COMIC BEAT INSIDER (CBI), Jimmy and Heidi MacDonald (The Beat Chief) welcome Johanna Draper Carlson (Comics Worth Reading) and UK cartoonist I.N.J. Culbard. For March, the theme will be "movies that were ahead of their time" which can take on a number of meanings. This week, we talk the Luc Besson directed 2010 French adventure fantasy film THE EXTRAORDINARY ADVENTURES OF ADELE BLANC-SEC. How great a hero is Adele? Why did the sequels never happen? How many of the original comics by Tardi are included in the story? Why should the makeup team get a ton of kudos? Will Caponi ever get to eat? 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!
Mar 25, 2021 • 48min
Episode 1167 - CNI Unplugged: DAN FOGLER!
In another unplugged episode, Jimmy talks to actor/writer/singer/director Dan Fogler! We mostly talk about his comics that he wrote Moon Lake, Fishkill and Brooklyn Gladiator. Where did the inspiration come from for these comics? What was it like working with legendary artists Ben Templesmith and Simon Bisley? Are there further entertainment plans for them? Of course, we also talk his acting career. When's Luke back on The Walking Dead? Will Uncle Marv return on The Goldbergs? And what can we expect from Jacob in the next Fantastic Beasts film? A super laid back and fun chat! Many thanks to Dan for taking the time out of his busy schedule. Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!
Mar 24, 2021 • 1h 25min
Episode 1166 - Zack Snyder's Justice League!
Jimmy recruits The Beat chief Heidi MacDonald & The Beat staff writer Ricard Serrano Denis to discuss the new Zack Snyder's Justice League film! Did the 4 hour running time bother us? Is this Snyder's redemption? Do characters get more agency in this version? Is this version better than the previous one? What's with Superman's black suit? SO MUCH MORE! We loosely break down the movie with our likes/dislikes and have an overall fun chat! Let us know your thoughts. Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!
