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
Episodes
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Jan 30, 2021 • 1h 38min
Episode 1146 - Comic Beat Insider 42: ENTER THE DRAGON - Boards Don't Hit Back!
In our 42nd episode of COMIC BEAT INSIDER (CBI), Jimmy and Heidi MacDonald (The Beat Chief) are joined by Qui Nguyen (Raya and the Last Dragon) and Randall Trang (Rollergirl and the Flying Sidekick) to discuss the 1973 classic Bruce Lee film ENTER THE DRAGON. Why is this considered one of the best martial arts films of all time? What other big kung fu stars make cameos/appearances? Did Lee accept fight challenges from movie extras? What ancient Japanese swordsman inspired a particular scene? Why was John Saxon's role bigger than Jim Kelly's? 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!
Jan 28, 2021 • 1h 11min
Episode 1145 - CNI Unplugged: Randall Trang!
In another unplugged interview, Jimmy is joined by cartoonist/actor/stuntman/educator Randall Trang. They talk about his comics work (ROLLERGIRL AND THE FLYING SIDEKICK), acting, stunt work, being a martial arts master/instructor, life as an educator and more. They also swap acting/stage combat tales, fave comics growing up and who they think is the best all around fighter out there in the entertainment world. As usual, Jimmy's chat with Randall is more conversation than interview so we talk about a wide variety of things. A really fun and laid back time. Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!
Jan 26, 2021 • 30min
Episode 1144 - Immortal CNI!
Reviews: Future State: Catwoman #1, Future State: Immortal Wonder Woman #1, Future State: Shazam #1, Abbot 1973 #1, Batwoman s2 premiere, Riverdale s5 premiere Jimmy recruits some of his favorite audio reviewers again. Thanks to Melissa, Jon, Marta, Ashley, and Emily. 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: DC's diversity-minded series REPRESENT! returns, Marvel's HEROES REBORN also returns, another GAME OF THRONES prequel is in the works and more. Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!
Jan 25, 2021 • 41min
Episode 1143 - RESIDENT ALIEN w/ Alan Tudyk/Sara Tomko/Alice Wetterlund/Corey Reynolds/Levi Fiehler/Chris Sheridan!
Jimmy participated in an online press junket for the upcoming SyFy show RESIDENT ALIEN. The show "is a twisted and comedic fish-out-of-water story that follows a crash-landed alien named Harry (Alan Tudyk) who, after taking on the identity of a small-town Colorado doctor, slowly begins to wrestle with the moral dilemma of his secret mission on Earth -- ultimately asking the question, 'Are human beings worth saving?'” He talked to series stars Alan Tudyk, Sara Tomko, Alice Wetterlund, Corey Reynolds, Levi Fiehler and showrunner Chris Sheridan. They chatted about what characters they play, what to expect from the story, how they interact and more! Jimmy has seen quite a few of the episodes (no spoilers in the interviews!) and thinks this will be a big hit. Genuinely laugh out loud funny, heartwarming and smart. Definitely check it out when it premieres on SyFy on Wednesday, January 27th. Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!
Jan 23, 2021 • 1h 18min
Episode 1142 - Comic Beat Insider 41: SUPERCOP - I Hate You, Kevin Chan!
In our 41st episode of COMIC BEAT INSIDER (CBI), Jimmy and Heidi MacDonald (The Beat Chief) are joined by user experience designer/content strategist/graphic recorder Deb Aoki to discuss the hit 1992 Jackie Chan film SUPERCOP. We also discuss the first 2 POLICE STORY films in the franchise. Why did Michelle Yeoh come out of retirement for this film? Just how insane is the fight choreography & stunts? Did they really do all of their own stunts? How badass is Michelle Yeoh in this movie? Just what is up with Maggie Cheung's character? 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!
Jan 19, 2021 • 34min
Episode 1141 - Comics Overload!
Reviews: Future State: Dark Detective #1, Future State: Justice League #1, Future State: Kara Zor-El: Superwoman #1, Future State: Superman/Wonder Woman #1, HAHA #1, The Last Witch #1, Space Bastards #1, Star Wars: The High Republic #1, WandaVision Jimmy recruits some of his favorite audio reviewers again. Thanks to Melissa, Jon, Marta, Ashley, Emily and Steph. 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: the Dwayne McDuffie Award for Diversity in Comics finalists are announced, Katy Perry teams up with Pokemon, the Arrow spin-off gets canned and more. Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!
Jan 18, 2021 • 1h 17min
Episode 1140 - Cobra Kai Season 3!
Jimmy is joined by good friend/CNI news anchor/reviewer Emily Edwards to discuss the third season of COBRA KAI. We break down the season and that finale and yes, spoilers will abound. Does Miguel pull through after last season's finale? Will Johnny and Daniel ever get over their differences? What former Karate Kid movie cast members show up? Why haven't half the kids been arrested yet? Who had the best character arc? Tune in to find out! Also, get a hold of us!, Thanks for listening!
Jan 16, 2021 • 1h 31min
Episode 1139 - Comic Beat Insider 40: FIVE DEADLY VENOMS - Poison Clan Rocks the World!
In our 40th episode of COMIC BEAT INSIDER (CBI), Jimmy and Heidi MacDonald (The Beat Chief) are again joined by cartoonist/actor/stuntman/educator/tae kwon do instructor Randall Trang to discuss the cult hit 1978 Shaw Brothers film FIVE DEADLY VENOMS. How did the cast come together? Where did they learn all of those acrobatics & kung fu? What's our favorite fighting style in the film? Is it better dubbed or in the original Cantonese? 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!
Jan 12, 2021 • 28min
Episode 1138 - Future State: CNI!
Reviews: Future State: Harley Quinn #1, Future State: The Next Batman #1, Future State: Superman of Metropolis #1, Future State: Wonder Woman #1 Jimmy recruits some of his favorite audio reviewers again. Thanks to Melissa, Jon, Marta, and Ashley. 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: a spiritual X-men title is coming, DC Comics new super team will consist of heroes and villains to help thwart cosmic calamities, a new Studio Ghibli film arrives in February and more. Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!
Jan 11, 2021 • 1h 22min
Episode 1137 - BEST OF 2020!
Jimmy is joined by good friends Jon Hoche & Heidi MacDonald as they discuss their favorite comics, TV and film of 2020. We didn't read or see everything, so your favorite might be missing. Let us know! What did we pick? You may be surprised by some of the choices. But we loved them and hope you check them out. Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!
