
Comic News Insider
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
Latest episodes

Nov 26, 2024 • 19min
Episode 1571 - Thought Bubble Fest: Ell J. Walker!
Jimmy attended Thought Bubble Festival over the weekend and is exhausted! But what a great time! He got 14 interviews total which you'll hear over the next few weeks. In this episode, you'll hear from Ell J. Walker. They talk about her book CATHARSIS, death metal, horses, Comic Cocoon, pet portraits and more. Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!

Nov 26, 2024 • 17min
Episode 1570 - Thought Bubble Fest: Tim Bird!
Jimmy attended Thought Bubble Festival over the weekend and is exhausted! But what a great time! He got 14 interviews total which you'll hear over the next few weeks. In this episode, you'll hear from Tim Bird. They talk about his new book ADRIFT ON A PAINTED SEA, his mother's prolific paintings, the sea as inspiration, quiet moments in comics and more. Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!

Nov 26, 2024 • 24min
Episode 1569 - Thought Bubble Fest: Emma Vieceli!
Jimmy attended Thought Bubble Festival over the weekend and is exhausted! But what a great time! He got 14 interviews total which you'll hear over the next few weeks. In this episode, you'll hear from Emma Vieceli. Jimmy sat down with old friend Emma to discuss her comic work on BREAKS and GODS AND GRACES. They also talked about her musical theater career both performing and writing her own musical! Plus, she's working on a dating sim?! SO MUCH! Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!

Nov 26, 2024 • 27min
Episode 1567 - Thought Bubble Fest: Abs Bailey/Beth Fuller!
Jimmy attended Thought Bubble Festival over the weekend and is exhausted! But what a great time! He got 14 interviews total which you'll hear over the next few weeks. In this episode, you'll hear from Abs Bailey and Beth Fuller. Jimmy talked with Abs about her graphic novel ZEBEDEE AND THE VALENTINES, loving the 80's, music, Pip Pickles and more. Jimmy chatted with Beth Fuller about her book WITCHING HOUR, detailed linework, concept development, use of atmospheric color and more. Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!

Nov 26, 2024 • 26min
Episode 1566 - Thought Bubble Fest: Emilia McKenzie/Demi Naito!
Jimmy attended Thought Bubble Festival over the weekend and is exhausted! But what a great time! He got 14 interviews total which you'll hear over the next few weeks. In this episode, you'll hear from Emilia McKenzie and Demi Naito. Jimmy chatted with Emilia about her new work THE TROUBLESOME STONE AND OTHER STORIES, illustrated recipes, what's next and more. Jimmy talked with Demi about her mini-comics THE PIGEONS OF LOS ANGELES, MOURNING DOVES ARE PEOPLE TOO, inspirations from her homeland of Japan and more. Both great interviews! Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!

Nov 26, 2024 • 18min
Episode 1565 - Thought Bubble Fest: J. Webster Sharp!
Jimmy attended Thought Bubble Festival over the weekend and is exhausted! But what a great time! He got 14 interviews total which you'll hear over the next few weeks. In this episode, you'll hear from J. Webster Sharp. They talk about her book THE SCRAPBOOK OF LIFE AND DEATH, George Ives, mental health, portrait painting, her first comics and more. Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!

Nov 26, 2024 • 17min
Episode 1564 - Thought Bubble Fest: Greg Lockard!
Jimmy attended Thought Bubble Festival over the weekend and is exhausted! But what a great time! He got 14 interviews total which you'll hear over the next few weeks. In this episode, you'll hear from Greg Lockard. Jimmy talked to Greg at Thought Bubble about TRICK PONY, WEIRD TALES, editing, working at Tiny Onion, rodeos and more. Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!

Nov 26, 2024 • 18min
Episode 1563 - Thought Bubble Fest: Si Spurrier!
Jimmy attended Thought Bubble Festival over the weekend and is exhausted! But what a great time! He got 14 interviews total which you'll hear over the next few weeks. In this episode, you'll hear from Si Spurrier. Jimmy sat down with his friend Si to chat THE FLASH, HELLBLAZER, creating characters, upcoming work and more. Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!

Nov 25, 2024 • 17min
Episode 1562 - Thought Bubble Fest: Rachael Smith!
Jimmy attended Thought Bubble Festival over the weekend and is exhausted! But what a great time! He got 14 interviews total which you'll hear over the next few weeks. In this episode, you'll hear from Rachael Smith. After missing Rachael when in Manchester, Jimmy was excited to catch up with his dear friend at Thought Bubble. They talked about NAP COMIX, THE QUEEN'S FAVORITE WITCH, WHO KILLED NESSIE?, being a new mum, macaroni cheese and more. Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!

Nov 22, 2024 • 32min
Episode 1561 - Thought Bubble Fest: Kieron Gillen!
Jimmy attended Thought Bubble Festival over the weekend and is exhausted! But what a great time! He got 14 interviews total which you'll hear over the next few weeks. In this episode, you'll hear Kieron Gillen! Jimmy and his pal Kieron escaped the madness of Thought Bubble for a bit and sat down by a Christmas tree in a hotel lobby for a festive chat! They talked moving on from mutants, his new super duper series THE POWER FANTASY, surviving in his graphic novel WE CALLED THEM GIANTS, SWORD covers and more! Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening! *skeletal design tee by Becky Cloonan for Rogue Print Co.