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It's a big supersized show with lots to cover, so strap in! And, don't adjust that volume! We're back to normal sound. But don't get used to it just yet kids. Former co-host God Joe is back in town and has agreed to produce some episodes here and there. Must be all the liquor Jimmy used to bribe him. This week, Jimmy is joined in studio with comedy duo, Grace N' Michelle! They are Grace Helbig and Michelle Vargas. 2 incredibly funny and talented ladies who have a huge following. Grace and Michelle sit in to co-host and Jimmy brings back the "Converting to Comicdom" segment to see if he can turn them to the nerd side. They chat about the Captain America trailer, Samoas, friends in theater, and accidental racism. News includes: Marvel comics at Starbucks, Chew on Showtime, Geoff Johns on Aquaman, the Granito story, and Warner Bros. plans for DC movies. Jimmy also visited the Paley Center last week to see a panel with the cast of SyFy's Being Human. Listener feedback and more! Leave your iTunes comments! 5 stars and nothing but love!

Reviews: The Guild: Tink One-Shot, Ruse Vol 2 #1, Spider #1, Xombi Vol 2 #1, The Downsized

Stepping into the rotating co-host chair this week is good friend Heidi MacDonald (The Beat). Heidi gives a great recap of last week's big Chicago comic convention, C2E2. Jimmy hopes his real journalist pal wont call him out on his fajournalism. They chat about Jimmy being interviewed in Stated Mag, wish William Shatner a Happy 80th, judge the first pic of Adrianne Palicki in herWonder Woman outfit, Pop Funk Archie t-shirts and the new Simon Pegg/Nick Frost/Seth Rogen movie Paul. News includes: Zack Snyder's plan for his Superman film, new Sailor Moon in the U.S., The Sandman TV series is back on, Steve Rude needs an intern and Darren Aronofsky leaving the Wolverine movie. Listener feedback and more! Leave your iTunes comments! 5 stars and nothing but love!

Reviews: Captain America & the First Thirteen One-Shot, inFamous #1, Legion of Super-Villains One-Shot, Venom Vol 2 #1

Ben McCool joins Jimmy as guest co-host this week. The boys chat about the Spider-Man musical woes, Jimmy recaps his time on the Jay and Jack 30 hour podcast for autism over the weekend and Ben talks about his current comic book work (Memoir, Captain America and the Korvac Saga, Choker) and convention schedule. News includes: RASL film in the works, Thor vs. Loki animated, no Sandman TV series, the voting is open for the Eagle and Stumptown awards, and Kelly Sue Deconnick on Supergirl. Listener feedback and more! Leave your iTunes comments! 5 stars and nothing but love!

Reviews: 5 Ronin #1, Axe Cop Bad Guy Earth #1, Carbon Grey #1, GI Joe Infestation #1, Wulf #1

Jimmy is joined by good pal Mike Cho! Regular listeners will remember Mike from past episodes where he schooled us on manga/anime. Apologies for last week's low sound issue. We're still recording on the digital recorder but think we got the sound adjustment figured out. We hope! The guys discuss last week's episode and the fun of it all. 99% of you loved it and got the jokes. Always knew we had a smart audience! They also mention even more Spidey musical woes, Ming Doyle's test run with the Wonder Woman MAC line, a funny/sexy article from a "church organization", Jimmy's long lost wife Ella Thomas is on All My Children, and Jimmy was in the Devil Inside webcomic again (Episode 34). News includes: Archiecomic sets world record, I Love Sarah Jane feature film, Diane Lane is "Ma Kent" in Snyder'sSuperman film, Kirkman and Liefeld teamup, more Wonder Woman TV casting, Blade Runnerreboot and a drug dealing comic nerd. Listener feedback and more! Leave your iTunes comments! 5 stars and nothing but love!

Jimmy will be appearing on Jay & Jack's 30 Hour Podcast for Autism again this year! It starts at 12pm on Saturday, March 12th and runs until Sunday, March 13th. Jimmy will be on the 4am slot (Saturday going into Sunday). Don't forget to set your clocks forward that night so you don't miss him! We'll discuss some comic book stuff, TV and film. And Jimmy may have a little quiz for Jay & Jack as well! Click on the link above to watch it all stream live this weekend!

Reviews: Abyss Family Issues #1, Crossed Psychopath #1, Mission #1

Jimmy welcomes back good buddy (by your demands!) Jon Hoche (pictured center) to co-host! We record at the Vampire Cowboys Theatre Company's rehearsal space, The Battle Ranch. Joining us for the ride is VCTC co-artistic director Qui Nguyen (picture right) and company member Amy Waschke (pictured left)! They are currently in rehearsals for their new show THE INEXPLICABLE REDEMPTION OF AGENT G. It's an All-Asian podcasting crew!

*Well, it's Jimmy's first show without God Joe doing the tech and as expected...it's a train wreck. Apologies in advance for the madness! It's strictly recorded on the digital recorder. Jimmy also randomly and mostly by accident took a bunch of calls from friends like Emmy award winning Michael Emerson (Lost), Kevin Maguire (Tanga), Jill Pantozzi (The Nerdy Bird), and Ben Templesmith (Choker, 30 Days of Night). He just held up the mic to the phone speaker so hopefully we got the sound. Some embarrassing reveleations to be sure! Genital pics, strip club visits, a possible baby mama, and much more.

The Asians talk the Oscars (even with a song), Fillion's reply to Browncoat crazies and how to go about contacting someone in the comic book field. News includes: Powers TV show gets greenlit (BREA GRANT FOR DEENA PILGRIM!!), Kaboom! to release Peanuts graphic novel, Eisner on display at MoCCA, Leigh Gallagher (Defoe) gets a royal stamp, Oni Press mix tape and CBLDF comic creator trading cards. Listener feedback and more! Leave your iTunes comments! 5 stars and nothing but love!

Reviews: Flash Gordon: Invasion of the Red Sword #1, Justice League of America #54, What If Venom Possessed Deadpool? #1, Young Justice #1, Being Human (UK) Series 3: Episode 1

Jimmy is joined by loyal CNI listener Jesse Jackson who steps in at the 11th hour to fill the rotating co-host chair. Thanks Jesse! The guys discuss the tragic loss of creator Dwayne McDuffie and chat about his legacy & great work. They also mention Michael Emerson's new TV show deal(s), Firefly & the Science Channel & the controversy that erupted over some quotes that series star Nathan Fillion made to EW (HE WAS JOKING) and the hauntingly beautiful Dead Island video game trailer. News includes: Matthew Vaughn picks up The Golden Age by Jonathan Ross/Tommy Lee Edwards to film, Spider-Man musical hires comic scribe, Adrianne Palicki is Wonder Woman, The Walking Dead & Fables video games, Randy Queen's Darkchylde, Boom to Kaboom, and Scotland claims first comic book. Listener feedback and more! Leave your iTunes comments! 5 stars and nothing but love!

Reviews: Love And Capes Ever After #1, SpongeBob Comics #1, Star Trek Infestation #1, Ultimate Avengers vs New Ultimates #1, Wolverine Vol 4 #5.1

Jimmy is back in NYC and grabs good pal/amazing rising star artist Ming Doyle to co-host this week. God Joe jumps in to give a recap about Toy Fair that was in NYC over the past few days. Jimmy & Ming chat about the Grammys, some friends on TV and stage and the X-Men First Class trailer. News includes: Vertigo anthology release, Fantastic Foundation, Lex Luthor returns to Smallville, Green Lantern video game, Batman: Noel, DC'sFlashpoint, The Amazing Spider-Man film, Tara McPherson store, Felicia Day to star in Dragon Age, and Alpha Flight returns! Listener feedback and more! Leave your iTunes comments! 5 stars and nothing but love!

Reviews: DC Universe Online Legends #1, Devil's Trail #1, Transformers Infestation #1, Uncle Scrooge #400

Jimmy is down in his hometown of Jacksonville, Florida for the week. So, he recruits his old highschool/college best pal Ted Carruba to sit in the rotating co-host chair. The boys discuss the Super Bowl, ads, comic film trailers, and reveal some of the antics they used to get up to in their younger days. In honor of the upcoming Toy Fair, Ted discusses his big toy collection and walks us through the old Mego toys he collected and still owns. Also, while shopping at the local Hot Topic, Jimmy gets recognized! News includes: San Diego Comic-Con sells out in 7 hours, Chew goes Scratch n' Sniff, Stan Lee & Eagle award nominations, Beavis & Butt-Head return, Smallville gets 2 hour finale, Cobie Smulders in Avengers film, Wednesday Comics returns, and Portland Opera and cartoonists.

Reviews: Age of X: Alpha #1, Fantastic Four #587, Infestation #1, The New York Five #1

Jimmy is joined by good pal Jon Hoche who steps into the rotating c0-host chair this week! Former host Joe is still around producing for the next few weeks as "God Joe" though! Jimmy talks about seeing Prince in concert and talking with the Spider-Man musical cast. News includes: Comixology and local comic shops unite, Superman cast in upcoming Snyder film, Templesmith app, IDW launches Suicide Girls comic by Brea Grant, BSGprequel casting, Shatner's new animated series, NYCC adds a day, Captain America gets digital and more! Listener feedback and more! Leave your iTunes comments! 5 stars and nothing but love!

Reviews: Doctor Who #1, Gore #1, Memoir #1, Wolverine and Jubilee #1, Buffy Season 8: #40

Stacey Whittle of Small Press Big Mouth & Megacast podcast fame joins Jimmy in the rotating co-host chair this week. They discuss Oscar nominations, X-Men film set picture leaks, and congrats are sent out to Tony & Tracy Lee on their nuptials and Alison Rosen on landing the "Newsgirl" gig on the Adam Carolla show! Jonathan Hickman joins Jimmy to discuss the big death news in the recent Fantastic Four issue and he gives an exclusive about another title he is working on. News includes: Wizard magazine shuts down, Wonder Woman pilot back on, DC & Archie drop comics code, Anne Hathaway as Catwoman, Ronald D. Moore's new show, Angry Birds animated series, James Kochalka is Vermont's Cartoonist Laureate and more! Listener feedback and more! Leave your iTunes comments! 5 stars and nothing but love!