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Reviews: Helm Greycastle #1, The Marvels #1, The Modern Frankenstein #1, Robin vol 5 #1, Shadowman #1, Invincible season 1, The Mitchells vs The Machines, Stowaway

Jimmy recruits some of his favorite audio reviewers again. Thanks to Melissa, Jon, Ashley, Marta, Ricky 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: Alan Moore is writing an epic fantasy series, DC's Fandome returns, Paddington 2 is the best movie ever and more. Also, get a hold of us!

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It's Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month and our Filipino host Jimmy wants to showcase fellow AAPI. Kicking things off is fellow Filipino and writer/artist and more of such comic books as Cyrus Perkins, Double Jumpers, Vamplets, Amerikarate, and Space-Time Condominium! In 2010, he founded Action Lab Entertainment and served as Creative Director. Currently, he is co-writing the new Dark Horse Comics mini-series JENNY ZERO. He and Jimmy chat comics, TV, film, food, wine, conventions, and growing up Filipino. A fun and laid back chat. Thanks to Dave for taking the time! Also, get a hold of us!

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In another unplugged episode, Jimmy has a lengthy and entertaining chat with cartoonist Falynn Koch. They talk about her new book from First Second, HISTORY COMICS: THE WILD MUSTANG: HORSES OF THE AMERICAN WEST. How did mustangs get to North America? What did indigenous people do once they started to domesticate horses? Just who was Velma Bronn aka Wild Horse Annie? Jimmy also brings up cooking, baking, food (especially mac and cheese) and recipes since Falynn is an amazing chef and mac and cheese champion. Falynn also talks about her next works and what to expect. They end with chatting about a mutual love of Star Trek and their favorite characters. A fun and laid back chat. Thanks to Falynn for taking the time! Also, get a hold of us!

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In another unplugged episode, Jimmy has a lengthy and entertaining chat with writer Paul Cornell and artist Emma Vieceli. They talk about their collaboration on the new comic book THE MODERN FRANKENSTEIN. Would you do something unethical for the greater good? How is it influenced by Shelley's Frankenstein? What real world problems does it tackle? They also talk about some of their other current and upcoming work. For Paul, I WALK WITH MONSTERS is finishing up soon and he has a few other projects in the works. And for Emma, she continues writing LIFE IS STRANGE and drawing BREAKS and talks about she is part of a Dungeons and Dragons and Drawing Twitch stream. A fun and laid back chat. Thanks to Paul and Emma for taking the time! Also, get a hold of us!

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Reviews: Alice in Leatherland #1, The Many Deaths of Laila Starr #1, Way of X #1, The Falcon and the Winter Soldier season 1 finale, Shadow & Bone season 1, Mortal Kombat

Jimmy recruits some of his favorite audio reviewers again. Thanks to Melissa, Jon, Ashley, Marta, and Ricky. 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: Whoopie Goldberg is writing a superhero movie, DC adds more books to the Superman family line, some slightly spoilery Captain America 4 news and more. Also, get a hold of us!

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In our 54th episode of COMIC BEAT INSIDER (CBI), Jimmy and Heidi MacDonald (The Beat Chief) welcome the boys of Geek Syndicate David Monteith and Barry Nugent to discuss the 2011 British sci-fi comedy horror film! Where did they find the young actors? Just who is director Joe Cornish? How did they get Nick Frost to join? What were the special effects like on such a low budget? What weapon would you choose to fight aliens? Dave & Barry also talk about their personal experiences growing up in London & their experience with a werewolf! 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!

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In another unplugged episode, Jimmy has a lengthy and entertaining chat with multi-award nominated actor/singer Corey Reynolds! His new hit SyFy channel series RESIDENT ALIEN just concluded season 1. Will we learn more about Sheriff Mike's history in season 2? Why is Mike so arrogant and rude? Are there more songs in the future? They also talk about Corey's career in musicals on Broadway and tours including his Tony nominated role of "Seaweed" in HAIRSPRAY. He gives great advice for upcoming actors as well. Being a big comic book nerd like Jimmy, they delve into that world talking Green Lantern, Justice League, Black Panther and more. Plus, the importance of representation in TV/film is touched on. A fun and laid back chat. Thanks to Corey for taking the time! Also, get a hold of us!

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Reviews: Canto and the City of Giants #1, Home #1, Locke and Key/The Sandman Universe: Hell and Gone #1, Minky Woodcock: The Girl Who Electrified Tesla #1, Spider-Man: Spider's Shadow #1, New Gods: Nezha Reborn

Jimmy recruits some of his favorite audio reviewers again. Thanks to Melissa, Jon, Ashley, Marta, and Ricky. 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: Spider-Man 3 actors confirmed, Korean comic The Hellhound is being translated into English for the first time, Netflix is making a live-action Gundam film and more. Also, get a hold of us!

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In another unplugged episode, Jimmy talks to Korean American cartoonist Robin Ha. They discuss her new graphic memoir ALMOST AMERICAN GIRL. How did she move from South Korea to Alabama? What did she miss most about home? What were some of the challenges she faced? They also talk about her illustrated cookbook COOK KOREAN: A COMIC BOOK WITH RECIPES and choose their favorite foods. Robin discusses her art technique and what tools she uses as well. And they get into what it's like growing up as an Asian-American and things people can do to help to #StopAsianHate today. There's also several Korean variety shows we talk about that you may enjoy as well. A fun and laid back chat. Thanks to Robin for taking the time! Also, get a hold of us!

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In our 53rd episode of COMIC BEAT INSIDER (CBI), Jimmy and Heidi MacDonald (The Beat Chief) welcome Therese Lacson (Nerdophiles) & Jay Edidin (Jay and Miles X-Plain the X-Men) to discuss the 2008 film SPEED RACER directed by The Wachowskis! How long did it take for this project to come together? Why do The Wachowskis have such a good handle on CGI? Did Chim Chim really bite Spritle? Did KPop help this film? Why did it flop at the box office? 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!

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