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In our 27th episode of COMIC BEAT INSIDER (CBI), Heidi MacDonald (The Beat Chief) and Jimmy are joined by Jon Hoche to discuss the cult hit UK comedy GARTH MARENGHI'S DARKPLACE. Heidi picked it and Jimmy and Jon are newbies to it. They also chat the spin-off MAN TO MAN WITH DEAN LEARNER. Did they like it? Could this be a perfect series? What are their favorite bits? How well did it skewer horror films, 80's TV and more? Tune in to find out! As always, a great discussion with an awesome panel! 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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Jimmy invites father/son duo Edward and Evan on to discuss the hit Netflix series Cobra Kai. Jimmy and Edward are childhood friends and are pretty sure they saw the original The Karate Kid in theaters together. The three of them discuss the genesis of the series, legacy, characters, favorite parts, action, nostalgia and more! Does Johnny get his revenge? Is Daniel a good car salesman? What's up with their kids? Who else from the franchise will turn up? Tune in to find out! Also, get a hold of us!

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Reviews: Goosebumps: Secret of the Swamp #1, Shang-Chi #1, South Park Pandemic Special, The Walking Dead: World Beyond series premiere, Woke season 1, Secret Society of Second-Born Royals

Jimmy recruits some of his favorite audio reviewers again. Thanks to Jon, Emily, Marta, Steph, Edward & Evan! 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: Batman Unburied podcast is coming to Spotify, Netflix is developing a Conan the Barbarian series, Sea of Thieves video game offers help for beginners and more. Also, get a hold of us!

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In another nerdy no frills chat, Jimmy brings back his friend Melissa Bleier to discuss the last half of season 1 of the HBO Max series RAISED BY WOLVES. They break down the last 5 episodes in a super rambly, fun and spoilery talk. They discuss how the show progressed, character arcs, surprises, that crazy finale and more! Did we like it? Well, tune in to find out! 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 our 26th episode of COMIC BEAT INSIDER (CBI), Heidi MacDonald (The Beat Chief) and Jimmy are joined by Jon Hoche and cartoonist Jamal Igle. Jimmy picks one of his favorite vampire films THE LOST BOYS to chat about. Why would a 13 year old kid have a Batman #14? Was the real love story between Michael and David? Why did Grandpa keep the truth hidden? And why were those sequels made (oof)? Tune in to find out! As always, a great discussion with an awesome panel! 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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Reviews: The Autumnal #1, An Unkindess of Ravens #1, X of Swords: Creation #1, 2000 AD Prog 2200, Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous season 1, Utopia season 1, Enola Holmes

Jimmy recruits some of his favorite audio reviewers again. Thanks to Melissa, Jon, Marta, Emily, Steph and Stephen. 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: Supergirl is coming to an end, Zack Snyder is doing costly Justice League reshoots, The Boys is getting a spin-off and more. Also, get a hold of us!

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In this episode, Jimmy talks to award winning cartoonist Penelope Bagieu about her recent graphic novel adaptation of Roald Dahl's THE WITCHES. They also chat about the animated version of her hit Eisner winning book Brazen: Rebel Ladies Who Rocked the World. As per usual, Jimmy treats his interviews like a regular conversation between friends. And in this case, it's true! They also talk about traveling, the future of comic conventions, awesome grandmothers, surviving lockdown, learning another language, auto-bio comics and more. Check it all out here! Listen to this fun and awesome discussion! Also, get a hold of us!

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In our 25th episode of COMIC BEAT INSIDER (CBI), Heidi MacDonald (The Beat Chief) and Jimmy are joined by Jeet Heer (National-Affairs Correspondent, The Nation) and Kyle Pinion (Screenrex, The Beat). Heidi loves the Coen Brothers comedy film HAIL, CAESAR! but what does the rest of the panel think about it? Is it just a spoof on old Hollywood? Or is there something deeper to it? Does it rank up there w/ other Coen Brothers films? Tune in to find out! As always, a great discussion with an awesome panel! 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 nerdy no frills chat, Jimmy is joined by friend Jon Hoche to discuss the anniversary issue DETECTIVE COMICS #1027. They talk about each story told, the creative teams, favorites and what Batman means to them. A really great anniversary issue that explores the detective side of Batman. Did you read it? If so, what is your favorite story and why? Listen in to find out how some of the stories connect to current/upcoming storylines in Batman's world. Send in any ideas you might have for us to chat about and maybe we can cover it in the future! Also, get a hold of us!

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Reviews: Detective Comics #1027, Heavy #1, Stillwater #1, #Alive

Jimmy recruits some of his favorite audio reviewers again. Thanks to Melissa, Jon, Marta and Kirstie. 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: DC Universe will become a digital comics platform, South Park is doing its first hour long episode, Tatiana Maslany is She-Hulk and more. Also, get a hold of us!

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