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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
Episodes
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Nov 26, 2024 • 18min
Episode 1565 - Thought Bubble Fest: J. Webster Sharp!
Jimmy attended Thought Bubble Festival over the weekend and is exhausted! But what a great time! He got 14 interviews total which you'll hear over the next few weeks. In this episode, you'll hear from J. Webster Sharp. They talk about her book THE SCRAPBOOK OF LIFE AND DEATH, George Ives, mental health, portrait painting, her first comics and more. Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!
Nov 26, 2024 • 17min
Episode 1564 - Thought Bubble Fest: Greg Lockard!
Jimmy attended Thought Bubble Festival over the weekend and is exhausted! But what a great time! He got 14 interviews total which you'll hear over the next few weeks. In this episode, you'll hear from Greg Lockard. Jimmy talked to Greg at Thought Bubble about TRICK PONY, WEIRD TALES, editing, working at Tiny Onion, rodeos and more. Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!
Nov 26, 2024 • 18min
Episode 1563 - Thought Bubble Fest: Si Spurrier!
Jimmy attended Thought Bubble Festival over the weekend and is exhausted! But what a great time! He got 14 interviews total which you'll hear over the next few weeks. In this episode, you'll hear from Si Spurrier. Jimmy sat down with his friend Si to chat THE FLASH, HELLBLAZER, creating characters, upcoming work and more. Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!
Nov 25, 2024 • 17min
Episode 1562 - Thought Bubble Fest: Rachael Smith!
Jimmy attended Thought Bubble Festival over the weekend and is exhausted! But what a great time! He got 14 interviews total which you'll hear over the next few weeks. In this episode, you'll hear from Rachael Smith. After missing Rachael when in Manchester, Jimmy was excited to catch up with his dear friend at Thought Bubble. They talked about NAP COMIX, THE QUEEN'S FAVORITE WITCH, WHO KILLED NESSIE?, being a new mum, macaroni cheese and more. Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!
Nov 22, 2024 • 32min
Episode 1561 - Thought Bubble Fest: Kieron Gillen!
Jimmy attended Thought Bubble Festival over the weekend and is exhausted! But what a great time! He got 14 interviews total which you'll hear over the next few weeks. In this episode, you'll hear Kieron Gillen! Jimmy and his pal Kieron escaped the madness of Thought Bubble for a bit and sat down by a Christmas tree in a hotel lobby for a festive chat! They talked moving on from mutants, his new super duper series THE POWER FANTASY, surviving in his graphic novel WE CALLED THEM GIANTS, SWORD covers and more! Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening! *skeletal design tee by Becky Cloonan for Rogue Print Co.
Nov 21, 2024 • 29min
Episode 1560 - Thought Bubble Fest: Mereida Fajardo!
Jimmy attended Thought Bubble Festival over the weekend and is exhausted! But what a great time! He got 14 interviews total which you'll hear over the next few weeks. In this episode, you'll hear Mereida Fajardo! Jimmy was delighted to find a fellow Filipino attending the show. They chat about her most recent work THERE'S A PARTY IN MY BODY (AND YOU'RE ALL INVITED), other comics including one that is a beautiful tribute to her late grandmother, playing with the physical form of a comic, fave Filipino foods, loving kimchi and more! Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!
Nov 20, 2024 • 45min
Episode 1559 - Thought Bubble Festival Recap! Interview w/ Jamie McKelvie!
Jimmy attended Thought Bubble Festival over the weekend and is exhausted! But what a great time! He got 14 interviews total which you'll hear over the next few weeks. In this episode, he gives a bit of a lengthy recap including his week in London pre-convention where he dined at the 3 Michelin star Restaurant Gordon Ramsay and made his West End debut. More importantly, you'll hear his chat with Jamie McKelvie. They talk about his new solo creator-owned book ONE FOR SORROW, seeing his character designs on TV/film, writing Captain Carter and more. Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!
Nov 9, 2024 • 14min
Episode 1558 - Thought Bubble Preview!
Jimmy has left NYC and is in the UK right now and having a blast with friends in London and elsewhere. He's heading to Thought Bubble Festival in Harrogate this weekend to see friends, do interviews and cover the show. Lots of interviews lined up as usual. Some returning champs and some new contenders as well! Looking forward to talking to them all. If you're there, do say hello! Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!
Nov 9, 2024 • 18min
Episode 1557 - Your Favorite Reviews!
Reviews: Absolute Superman #1, Absolute Wonder Woman #1, FML #1, JSA Vol 2 #1, Agatha All Along finale, Invincible Fight Girl, The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon s2 finale, Outside Time again for another comic book/TV/film/streaming review catch up! Jimmy briefly chats about some recent reads/watches. How is this new Absolute universe in DC Comics? Just how ridiculous yet entertaining is the TWD: Daryl Dixon spin-off? And is Outside the beginning of a Filipino film renaissance? Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!
Nov 9, 2024 • 32min
Episode 1556 - A Multiple Top 3 Special!
Jimmy has been way behind on recommendations so he brought you this Top 3 special. But it's a multiple Top 3 times 5! You got it right. That's 15 great comics, TV shows and films he read/watched and wants you to check out. Enjoy! Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!
