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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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Oct 23, 2024 • 23min
Episode 1551 - NYCC: Brian Volk-Weiss!
Jimmy and Producer Joe met up with Brian Volk-Weiss to talk about his role as CEO of the Nacelle Universe, Biker Mice From Mars, Star Trek toys, The Toys That Made Us, Paul Reiser, Aliens, and so much more. Such a super fun conversation! Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!
Oct 23, 2024 • 22min
Episode 1550 - NYCC: Jeffrey Brown!
Jimmy chatted with prolific cartoonist Jeffrey Brown about his new book KIDS ARE STILL WEIRD, the brilliant humor and profundity of kids, how he got here from Vader and Son, more Marvel books in the same style coming next year, his website FAQ, and more. Always fun to catch up with Jeffrey! Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!
Oct 23, 2024 • 23min
Episode 1549 - NYCC: The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon - The Book of Carol!
Producer Joe attended the press room for The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon - The Book of Carol. On the panel for the press conference were stars/producers Norman Reedus (Daryl), Melissa McBride (Carol), Louis Puech Scigliuzzi (Laurent), Greg Nicotero (EP/Director) and David Zabel (Showrunner). Many questions were asked and Producer Joe even got a good one in. What can we expect from the rest of the season? Tune in to find out! Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!
Oct 23, 2024 • 34min
Episode 1548 - NYCC: Ruth Chan!
Jimmy talked with Ruth Chan about her fantastic debut graphic novel UPROOTED. They also chatted about moving to Hong Kong in her teens, readjusting, closeness with her family, her children's books, Hong Kong French toast, K-pop and more. Such a delightful conversation! Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!
Oct 23, 2024 • 38min
Episode 1547 - NYCC: Derek Kirk Kim!
Jimmy sat down with Derek Kirk Kim to welcome him back to comics after a 10 year absence. They chatted about his new hit Image comic THE LAST MERMAID, past work, why he left the biz, his work in animation, showcasing Asian/Asian-American characters, what's next and more. A super fun talk! Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!
Oct 22, 2024 • 53min
Episode 1546 - NYCC Recap! Interview w/ Tom King!
It's our New York Comic Con (NYCC) recap! Jimmy is joined by Producer Joe to talk about the days they attended. They give their overall thoughts on attendance, hours, set up, artist alley, small press, exhibitors, and more. Jimmy talks about the 9 interviews he got with the likes of Tom King (whom you'll hear in this episode), Derek Kirk Kim, Ruth Chan, Jeffrey Brown, Cecilia Lim (Kwento Comics), Tony Moy, Fred Van Lente, Brian Volke-Weiss, and Zach Hoag (Tuttle Publishing). He also attended the press rooms for Batman Ninja vs Yakuza League, Batman Azteca and Teen Titans Go! Producer Joe covered some as well and got an interview with Elinor Taylor (The Balloon Hunter) and did the press room for The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon - The Book of Carol. Jimmy talked to the prolific writer Tom King. They discussed his time as a CIA officer, his current multiple comics out including Wonder Woman/Animal Pound/Jenny Sparks, the upcoming Green Lantern series, the Supergirl movie, Archie comics, and so much more. Thanks to Tom for taking the time. Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!
Oct 14, 2024 • 20min
Episode 1545 - Reviews Aplenty!
Reviews: The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power s2 finale, Ranma 1/2, SpongeBob SquarePants: Kreepaway Kamp Halloween special, Superman and Lois s4 premiere, Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft, Uzumaki, The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon s2 premiere, The Bad Guys: Haunted Heist, Joker: Folie A Deux, The Wild Robot. Time for another TV/film/streaming review catch up! Jimmy briefly chats about some recent watches. Which was a fave? Which didn't he like as much? And why is Spongebob always so good? Tune in to find out! Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!
Oct 14, 2024 • 23min
Episode 1544 - NYCC Preview!
Reviews: DC All In Special #1, Absolute Batman #1, Day of the Dead Girl #1, Dead Samurai #1, The Horizon Experiment: The Manchurian #1, Minky Woodcock: The Girl Called Cthulhu #1, Murder Kingdom #1. New York Comic Con (NYCC) is upon us! Jimmy gives a quick preview of his plans and confirmed interviews. Producer Joe will be there doing some interviews as well. Jimmy also gives his usual convention advice for both exhibitors and attendees. Heed his words well! Here's to a fun and busy NYCC! Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!
Oct 6, 2024 • 46min
Episode 1543 - Pre-NYCC: Cynthia Von Buhler!
New York Comic Con is next week so Jimmy thought he'd get started early with some interviews. He met up with his friend Cynthia Von Buhler for dinner, drinks and an interview. She's back with another installment in her successful Minky Woodcock comic series called MINKY WOODCOCK: THE GIRL CALLED CTHULHU. They talk the new comic book series, her art, a recent trip to Africa, why she likes using historical figures, how they met, film development and her overall impressive career. Such a fun catch-up! Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!
Sep 27, 2024 • 24min
Episode 1542 - DC & Marvel & BeetleEarpChris Reviews!
Reviews: Batman The Long Halloween The Last Halloween #1, Dazzler #1, Lobo Cancellation Special, Wolverine #1, Agatha All Along, Everybody Still Hates Chris animated series, Kite Man, Hell Yeah!, The Penguin, Wynonna Earp: Vengeance, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice More review catch-ups in comics, TV and film. There seemed to be a lot of DC and Marvel related ones w/ a few others thrown in as well. Did you read/watch any of these? What are some of your faves? If so, let us know your thoughts! Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!
