Reviews: Gotham Knights s1 finale, My Adventures with Superman animated series premiere, Superman and Lois s3 finale, The Witcher s3 part 1, Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead anime series premiere, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, Nimona   We had so much Heroes Con coverage so we brought you another review special! Jimmy recruits some of his fave reviewer pals again this week. Thanks to Therese, Melissa, and Edie. It's all TV/film this time around and boy do we all have something to say about it. Did you watch any of this? Do you agree with us? Let us know what you think!  Thanks for listening!  

Episode 1411 - Yet Another Review Special!

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 More TCAF interviews! In this episode, Jimmy talks to his good friend Ho Che Anderson. They talk GODHEAD 2, how it changed from the original concept, robots, a GODHEAD 3 tease, fave older comics, and more. Always great to catch up with Ho Che! Thanks to TCAF for a great time and to all of my interviewees for taking the time to hang and talk. More TCAF interview specials will be released over the next few weeks! Also, get a hold of us!   Thanks for listening!  

Episode 1504 - TCAF: Ho Che Anderson!

  Comic News Insider: Episode 1503 is now available for free download! Click on the link or follow on Spotify/subscribe on iTunes!  Jimmy returns to TCAF (Toronto Comic Arts Festival), one of his favorite small press/indie comics shows. A super fun and productive weekend where he got 9 interviews w/ the likes of Vera Brosgol, Sarah Whang, Ho Che Anderson, Andy Belanger, B. Mure, Debbie Fong, Peter Kuper, Eric Kim & Caitlin Cass. He also moderated a panel with Mylo Choy. In this episode, you'll hear his recap of the whole show from attendance, exhibitors, layout, dinners, hanging out and more. You'll also hear his great interview with cartoonist Vera Brosgol. Vera talks her new graphic novel PLAIN JANE AND THE MERMAID, the importance of accepting yourself as you are, baking, nature and just what is a Kouign-amann? Thanks to TCAF for a great time and to all of my interviewees for taking the time to hang and talk. More TCAF interview specials will be released over the next few weeks! Also, get a hold of us!   Email Facebook Comic News Insider Thanks for listening!  

Episode 1503 - TCAF: Recap & Interview w/ Vera Brosgol!

Reviews: Bear Pirate Viking Queen #1​, Dick Tracy #1​, Space Ghost Vol 4 #1​, Universal Monsters: Creature From the Black Lagoon​ Lives! #1, Dead Boy Detectives, Goodbye Earth​, Star Wars: The Bad Batch s3 finale​, Star Wars: Tales of the Empire​.  It's our TCAF (Toronto Comic Arts Festival) preview! Jimmy talks about planned and potential interviews, his excitement to return to Toronto after missing a year for the first time in ages, helpful advice for both exhibitors/attendees. No news or Top 3 because LOTS of reviews to catch up on. Thx to reviewers Melissa, Ricky, Jon, Ted, Marta and Producer Joe! Also, get a hold of us!  Thanks for listening!  

Episode 1502 - Back to TCAF!

 Jimmy and Producer Joe are back for another anniversary episode. It's our 1500th episode! They welcome guests Chris Sheridan (Resident Alien showrunner) and Katilyn Fajilan (The Mask of Haliya head writer). Chris talks the recent season 3, Alan Tudyk's genius, the amazing cast, mixing comedy and drama, etc. Jimmy once again invites himself to be killed on the show when season 4 gets announced and underway. Kaitlyn discusses The Mask of Haliya comic series from Kwento Comics that she's the head writer on, how it all came together, other writing projects, advice for new writers, researching Filipino myths and more. Jimmy and Joe take a trip down memory lane and talk about various comics, TV shows, film and more that they covered over the years. They also chat about favorite convention moments, interviews and more. Current favorites are also discussed. A super fun laid back LENGTHY episode for your listening pleasure! Hey it's our 1500th episode. We're allowed to drone on if we want. Thanks to all the loyal CNI listeners whom have stuck with us over the past 19 years of podcasting. And welcome to the new listeners that we hope are enjoying what you hear.    Also, get a hold of us!   Thanks for listening!  

Episode 1500 - Anniversary Celebration w/ Chris Sheridan/Kaitlyn Fajilan!

 Jimmy went up to Kingston, NY on Saturday, 4/27 for the inaugural Kingston Independent Comic Expo (KICx). A new comic book expo showcasing local Hudson Valley creators. Producer Joe, along with friends Cris and Kevin, put on an amazing show. Kudos to all involved! In this episode, you'll hear interviews with the following: KT Marrinan, a recent MICA grad, talks about her upcoming graphic novel debut Skelemancy, LARPing, transitioning from art school to being an artist, etc. Kevin Miller, comic book writer, was there representing Invader Comics and talked about his own more horror comics as well as the multiple genre titles coming out from the publisher. Kevin Michael Rowe, one of the KICx founders, is also a comic book writer and talks about his creation N.A.R.L.I., putting together KICx, love of Doctor Who and other nerdy things, etc. All super fun interviews!    Also, get a hold of us!   Thanks for listening!  

Episode 1411 - Yet Another Review Special!

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