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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
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Sep 15, 2023 • 38min
Episode 1436 - SPX: Natalie Norris & Daria Tessler!
Jimmy went to SPX over the weekend in Bethesda, MD. He got 14 interviews which you'll be able to hear over the next few weeks. A truly great showcase of small press and independent creators. In this episode, Jimmy talks to 2 amazing cartoonists. First, you'll hear his chat with Natalie Norris. They talk about her incredible graphic novel debut DEAR MINI: A GRAPHIC MEMOIR, PART ONE. They discuss why she decided to be so brutally honest about her trauma, the continued road to healing, a tease for Part Two and more. Jimmy also spoke to Daria Tessler (yes that's her in the gorilla mask) about her new graphic novel SALOME'S LAST DANCE. The absurdity of it, hilarity, inspiration for it, the famous dog playing poker painting(s) and more was mentioned. Both great interviews! Come back for interviews from Nicole Goux, Gabrielle Ng, Colleen Madden, Reinhard Kleist, Monica Gallagher, M.S. Harkness, Mylo Choy, Ana Penyas, and Miss Lasko-Gross. Stay tuned for more SPX interviews coming! Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!
Sep 13, 2023 • 31min
Episode 1435 - SPX: Juniper Kim!
Jimmy went to SPX over the weekend in Bethesda, MD. He got 14 interviews which you'll be able to hear over the next few weeks. A truly great showcase of small press and independent creators. In this episode, you'll hear from the rising star Juniper Kim. Jimmy and Juniper talked about the social history of Halloween, a dream zine, bookbinding, an upcoming graphic novel called NEW KOREATOWN, what she'll be doing next year when she moves to Seoul, South Korea for almost a year and more. Come back for interviews Natalie Norris, Daria Tessler, Nicole Goux, Gabrielle Ng, Colleen Madden, Reinhard Kleist, Monica Gallagher, M.S. Harkness, Mylo Choy, Ana Penyas, and Miss Lasko-Gross. Stay tuned for more SPX interviews coming! Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!
Sep 13, 2023 • 1h 4min
Episode 1434 - SPX: MariNaomi!
Jimmy went to SPX over the weekend in Bethesda, MD. He got 14 interviews which you'll be able to hear over the next few weeks. A truly great showcase of small press and independent creators. In this episode, you'll hear the wonderful and brilliant MariNaomi. Jimmy and Mari talked about their recent work I THOUGHT YOU LOVED ME, the new edition of TURNING JAPANESE, other autobio work, working in a hostess bar, losing friends, ghosting, and more. Come back for interviews from Juniper Kim, Natalie Norris, Daria Tessler, Nicole Goux, Gabrielle Ng, Colleen Madden, Reinhard Kleist, Monica Gallagher, M.S. Harkness, Mylo Choy, Ana Penyas, and Miss Lasko-Gross. Stay tuned for more SPX interviews coming! Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!
Sep 12, 2023 • 52min
Episode 1433 - SPX Recap! Shing Yin Khor!
Jimmy went to SPX over the weekend in Bethesda, MD. He got 14 interviews which you'll be able to hear over the next few weeks. He gives his recap of the show and thoughts overall. A truly great showcase of small press and independent creators. In this episode, you'll hear the fantastically talented Shing Yin Khor. We talked about their amazing award winning graphic novel THE LEGEND OF AUNTIE PO, Route 66, marionettes, gaming, their strange beast tarot deck, cooking, food and more. Come back for interviews from MariNaomi, Juniper Kim, Natalie Norris, Daria Tessler, Nicole Goux, Gabrielle Ng, Colleen Madden, Reinhard Kleist, Monica Gallagher, M.S. Harkness, Mylo Choy, Ana Penyas, and Miss Lasko-Gross. Stay tuned for more SPX interviews coming! Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!
Sep 5, 2023 • 50min
Episode 1432 - More TV/Film Reviews & Recommendations For You!
Reviews: Adventure Time: Fiona and Cake, Ahsoka, One Piece, Riverdale series finale, Blue Beetle, The Monkey King animated film Jimmy wanted to do a catch up on some TV, streaming and film so he recruited some of his favorite reviewers to help out. Thanks to Producer Joe, Marta, Melissa, Edie and Dave! Always so insightful and detailed. CNI wouldn't be the same without them. Jimmy also recommends some TV/film that he thinks you will enjoy. A2K, Warrior s3, Risque Business: Taiwan, Bleach, and Dream. If you don't like them, well he did so what's the matter with you?! Let us know your thoughts. Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!
Sep 5, 2023 • 26min
Episode 1431 - SPX Preview & Comic Recommendations Galore!
Jimmy is heading to Small Press Expo (SPX) this weekend and gives a quick preview. He's already set up a load of interviews with the likes of MariNaomi, Colleen Madden, Monica Gallagher, Ana Penyas, Miss Lasko-Gross, M.S. Harkness, Natalie Norris, Mylo Choy, Reinhard Kleist, Daria Tessler, Nicole Goux, Shin Ying Khor, Juniper Kim and more. He also recommends a bunch of amazing graphic novels from some of those interviewees! Definitely check out their works. If you're at SPX, say hi to Jimmy. Look for the smartly dressed Filipino man with a mohawk. :) We'll be releasing all of the interviews over the next few weeks in interview specials. Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!
Aug 14, 2023 • 1h
Episode 1423 - Flame Con Recap & Reviews Galore!
Reviews: Mech Cadets, Moving, Secret Invasion, Silo, Twisted Metal, The Walking Dead: Dead City, Zombieverse, Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead animated series, Barbie, The Haunted Mansion, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem, They Cloned Tyrone, Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead live action. We interrupt our massive San Diego Comic Con coverage with a Flame Con recap and review special! Jimmy attended Flame Con on one day here in NYC. As in the past, it is one of the most bright and positive cons around. As soon as you walk in, you feel it. It is an LGBTQIA+ focused event that celebrates the community proudly. Jimmy gives a quick recap on it all. Also, since we've been doing so many SDCC specials, we thought we'd catch up on some TV/Film/streaming. About 13 reviews overall! Thanks to my reviewers Ricky, Melissa, Edie, Marta, Heidi, Therese, David, Sara K, Sarah M, and Producer Joe! Great reviews from all. Stay tuned over the next couple of months for more SDCC interviews! Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!
Aug 8, 2023 • 26min
Episode 1430 - SDCC: Third Eye w/ Felicia Day/London Hughes/Jonah Ray (Director)!
We continue our San Diego Comic Con coverage with cast and creatives behind the upcoming Audible sci-fi/comedy original series. Jimmy joins the roundtables in the press room and had a chance to ask questions to creator/star Felicia Day, cast member London Hughes and director Jonah Ray. They talked about how it came together, what the story is about, the massive list of big talent involved, if the actors were allowed room for improv and more. Super sweet that Felicia remembered our host Jimmy after so many years. A delightful and fun press room! Stay tuned for more SDCC interviews! Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!
Aug 8, 2023 • 53min
Episode 1429 - SDCC: Ghosts of Ruin w/ AleXa/John Bentley/Karen Strassman/PJ Accetturo (Creator)/Michael Ryan (Director)/Michael Ramey (Producer)/Katie Stippec (Producer)!
We continue our San Diego Comic Con coverage with the cast and creatives behind the upcoming animated series GHOSTS OF RUIN. Jimmy attended the press roundtables for the upcoming series and got to chat with voice over actors AleXa, Karen Strassman, John Bentley, creator PJ Accetturo, director Michael Ryan, and producers Michael Ramey and Katie Stippec. They talked about how the project came together, what to expect, spin-off plans, audience involvement and more! Jimmy also got to slip in a K-Pop question to K-Pop idol AleXa as well. She was an absolute delight about it and lovely in general. Stay tuned for more SDCC interviews! Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!
Aug 8, 2023 • 46min
Episode 1428 - SDCC: Veronica Taylor!
We continue our San Diego Comic Con coverage with Veronica Taylor. Jimmy and Veronica go way back and had a big catch-up chat. Near the end, her daughter Rena joins in on the fun. They talked about her life as a voice over artist, voicing Ash (& other roles) in the first 8 years of the English dubbed POKEMON, multiple other famous roles, advice for people wanting to do voice over, the importance of acting and more. Stay tuned for more SDCC interviews coming! Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!
