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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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Jun 26, 2019 • 22min
Episode 948 - Top Comics Picks: Part 1!
It's been awhile since we've done any Top 3 picks so Jimmy compiles a small list of some of his favorite comic book picks to chat about. Check out Jimmy's thoughts on great comics like Stand In Your Power, Andy: The Life and Times of Andy Warhol, Basquiat and Nobody's Fool: The Life and Times of Schlitzie the Pinhead. Have you read them? If not, get on that! Give Jimmy a shout on social media (@jimmyaquino) and let him know your thoughts. Leave your iTunes comments! 5 stars and nothing but love! Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!
Jun 21, 2019 • 23min
Episode 947 - Top TV Picks!
It's been awhile since we've done any Top 3 picks so Jimmy compiles a small list of some of his favorite TV shows to chat about. Killing Eve, Good Omens and and Happy! are a few mentioned. What are the others? You know you must find out so download for free and hear what he picked! Do you agree? What have you been watching? Give Jimmy a shout on social media (@jimmyaquino) and let him know. Leave your iTunes comments! 5 stars and nothing but love! Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!
Jun 19, 2019 • 21min
Episode 946 - Series Premieres Special!
More TV reviews and another quickie podcast for you. This time it's season premieres! New seasons of Archer: 1999, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Fear the Walking Dead, iZombie, Krypton and NOS4A2 are upon us. Do we like? Do we not like? What's new? Who's gone? Who's back? Check it out to hear Jimmy's thoughts! Leave your iTunes comments! 5 stars and nothing but love! Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!
Jun 12, 2019 • 15min
Episode 945 - CW Season Finales Special!
We've been behind in reviews so here's a super quick review of recent season finales for the CW shows Arrow, The Flash, Legend's of Tomorrow and Supergirl! Did the finales satisfy? What can we expect for the next season? What characters did we lose and whom will return? Check it out to hear Jimmy's thoughts! Leave your iTunes comments! 5 stars and nothing but love! Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!
Jun 4, 2019 • 1h 29min
Episode 944 - Book Expo America: Kelly Sue DeConnick!
Jimmy attended Book Expo America & Book Con last week last week. Always a great show to check out what's happening in the world of not just comic books, but books in general! Lots of good sci-fi/fantasy coming out as well as those good 'ol comic books! Jimmy got a few advanced copies of some comics to check out and will be reporting on those soon. He also scored a big extensive interview with old pal Kelly Sue DeConnick! She was at BEA to support her new run on Aquaman. Jimmy also brought up her other work including Captain Marvel, Bitch Planet, Pretty Deadly and more. Kelly Sue gives great advice for writers as well. Jimmy asks about how she supports fellow artists and ways you can too. Strap in and get comfortable and enjoy this engaging conversation with one of the best writers in the industry! Leave your iTunes comments! 5 stars and nothing but love! Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!
May 31, 2019 • 46min
Episode 943 - TCAF: Soren Mosdal Panel!
Jimmy attended the Toronto Comic Arts Festival (TCAF)! He moderated panels including this one with Soren Mosdal! Jimmy talks with him about his new book BASQUIAT with SelfMadeHero. They also discussed some of his other work including some other biographies and sci-fi work. How did Basquiat's demons affect his art? Was Mosdal already a fan? Listen in to find out! Leave your iTunes comments! 5 stars and nothing but love! Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!
May 29, 2019 • 31min
Episode 942 - TCAF: Vera Greentea/Mei-Li Nieuwland!
Jimmy attended the Toronto Comic Arts Festival (TCAF)! He did 10 interviews including these with good friend Vera Greentea and new pal Mei-Li Nieuwland! What can we expect from Vera's first graphic novel GRIMOIRE NOIR from First Second Books? How does Mei-Li juggle art, cultural anthropology and archery? Listen in to find out! Leave your iTunes comments! 5 stars and nothing but love! Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!
May 27, 2019 • 46min
Episode 941 - TCAF: Bill Griffith/Typex!
Jimmy attended the Toronto Comic Arts Festival (TCAF)! He did 10 interviews including these with Bill Griffith (NOBODY'S FOOL: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF SCHLITZIE THE PINHEAD) and Typex (ANDY: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF ANDY WARHOL). Did Schlitzie ultimately lead a happy life? Why did Andy Warhol always seek the spotlight? Listen in to find out! Leave your iTunes comments! 5 stars and nothing but love! Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!
May 24, 2019 • 49min
Episode 940 - TCAF: Aimee de Jongh Panel!
Jimmy attended the Toronto Comic Arts Festival (TCAF)! He moderated 3 panels including this one with friend Aimee de Jongh. They discuss her 2 new books out! BLOSSOMS IN AUTUMN (SelfMadeHero) and TAXI!: STORIES FROM THE BACK SEAT (Conundrum Press). They also touch about some of her other work and the film that was adapted from her first graphic novel. Leave your iTunes comments! 5 stars and nothing but love! Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!
May 22, 2019 • 48min
Episode 939 - TCAF: Renee Nault/Mike Maihack/Eunsoo Jeong!
Jimmy attended the Toronto Comic Arts Festival (TCAF)! He did 10 interviews including these 3 with good pals Renee Nault (The Handmaid's Tale) and Mike Maihack (Cleopatra In Space). He also met and interviewed Eunsoo Jeong (Koreangry). Great talks with all! How much freedom did Renee have in adapting the tale? Will Mike draw Jimmy in the comic? Is Eunsoo's comic just an angry alter-ego or is there more to it? You'll have to download to find out! Leave your iTunes comments! 5 stars and nothing but love! Thanks for listening!
