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Jimmy was at San Diego Comic Con for the first time since 2019 due to the pandemic. In this episode, he had planned on just releasing an interview he did at SDCC with his friend Chris Sheridan, showrunner for the hit SyFy series RESIDENT ALIEN. However, the cast did a virtual press junket along with Chris so we're gonna include it all here! In the junket, Chris was there along with Alan Tudyk, Ali...

Jimmy was at San Diego Comic Con for the first time since 2019 due to the pandemic. In this episode, he chats with G4TV host Gina Darling of ATTACK OF THE SHOW. A delightful conversation, they discuss the new G4TV and how it came about. She also talks of how she got the job, what she loves about it, where she thinks it will all go and more. Just a fantastic talk! Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for...

Jimmy was at San Diego Comic Con for the first time since 2019 due to the pandemic. In this episode, he chats with his friend and clinical psychologist Dr. Andrea Letamendi. They discuss her podcast, The Arkham Sessions and how she's been exploring the Marvel and Star Wars universes on it. She was on a few panels at SDCC as well and she tells us a bit about them. They also get into a serious talk...

Jimmy was at San Diego Comic Con for the first time since 2019 due to the pandemic. In this episode, he chats with cartoonist pals Liana Kangas, Bobby Timony, Corey Brotherson and Yomi Ayeni! Liana discusses her very busy schedule of current and upcoming comics. Bobby talks about his new book DC League of the Super-Pets: The Great Mxy-Up. Corey and Yomi discuss personal projects along with the mas...

Jimmy was at San Diego Comic Con for the first time since 2019 due to the pandemic. In this episode, he did the press room for Netflix's upcoming series THE SANDMAN. Based on the comics of the same name. Such a delightful time chatting w/ the cast and creatives behind it. You'll hear from Neil Gaiman (EP/Creator), Allan Heinberg (Showrunner), Vivienne Archeampong, Kirby Howell-Baptiste, Gwendoline...

Jimmy was at San Diego Comic Con for the first time since 2019 due to the pandemic. In this episode, he talks to his good friends whom are amazing cosplayers. Thanks to Marta, Courtney, Heidi and Mary for chatting. They talk cosplay, their thoughts on this year's show, creative packing, etc. What's it like prepping for Comic Con as a cosplayer? Why do they consider this the "reboot" year of SDCC?...

Jimmy was at San Diego Comic Con for the first time since 2019 due to the pandemic. In this episode, he did the press room for Amazon Prime's upcoming series PAPER GIRLS. Based on the comics of the same name. Such a delightful time chatting w/ the cast and creatives behind it. You'll hear from Brian K. Vaughan (EP/Creator), Cliff Chiang (EP/Creator), Camryn Jones, Sofia Rosinsky, Riley Lai Nelet,...

Jimmy was at San Diego Comic Con last week for the first time since 2019 due to the pandemic. While a lighter year, press-wise, he still managed to get about 10 1:1s and cover 5 press rooms. He gives his somewhat longer winded than he wanted recap of the show. And in this episode, you'll hear from Jeffrey Brown (STAR WARS: A VADER FAMILY SITHMAS), Paul Cornell (THREE LITTLE WISHES/WILD CARDS) and...

Comic News Insider: Episode 1302  is now available for free download! Click on the link or follow on Spotify/subscribe on iTunes!  Reviews: The Boys s3 finale, Ms Marvel s1 finale Jimmy chats w/ his good pal director Jim Batt about his animated adaptation THE GRAVE OF ST. ORAN based on a poem by Neil Gaiman. They talk about the process of stop motion and using paper cut outs. Jim also talks about...

THOR: LOVE AND THUNDER is the big Marvel film out that everyone Jimmy knew was going to see so he decided to do a special on it! He recruited pals Melissa, Marta, Jon, Steph, Therese and Avery to give their thoughts on the film. Of course, he also gives his own thoughts and boy howdy are they a lot of thoughts! Spoilers will abound as this is for those of you whom have seen it. Check it out if you...

It's our big 1300th episode and Jimmy and Producer Joe gather a panel of friends to discuss comics, TV, film, news and pop culture. Heidi MacDonald (EIC of THE BEAT) has been a good friend of them and the podcast for years now and always comes on to hang. 2 of her editors Avery Kaplan (PRISM COMICS) and Therese Lacson (NERDOPHILES) also join in on the rap session. Both have helped out with reviews...

Reviews: Dungeons & Dragons: Ravenloft - Orphan of Agony Isle #1, Pubic Domain #1, Variants #1, Stranger Things s4, part 2 As usual, Jimmy recruits some of his favorite audio reviewers again. Thanks to Ashley, Melissa, Ricky and Marta! 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...

Reviews: Black Adam #1, Obi-Wan Kenobi season finale, The Umbrella Academy s3, Westworld s4 premiere As usual, Jimmy recruits some of his favorite audio reviewers again. Thanks to Ashley, Melissa and Therese! 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...

Jimmy was in Toronto last weekend attending TCAF (Toronto Comic Arts Festival). In this episode, Jimmy catches up with cartoonist/good pal Monica Gallagher. They discuss her recent work including ASSASSIN ROOMMATE, BONNIE N. COLLIDE, THE BLACK GHOST and THE BIGGEST BIGFOOT. They also talk about her love of monsters (especially werewolves) and more. But they definitely didn't talk about that thing...

Jimmy was in Toronto last weekend attending TCAF (Toronto Comic Arts Festival). In this episode, Jimmy chats with cartoonist Sweeney Boo about her graphic novel EAT, AND LOVE YOURSELF. A tale inspired from personal experiences...well, except the time travel. (He thinks). They also talk about her Captain Marvel comic work, her podcast SPILL YOUR GUTS with fellow cartoonist/friend Soo Lee, Paddingto...

Jimmy was in Toronto over the weekend attending TCAF (Toronto Comic Arts Festival). In this episode, Jimmy moderated the 1:1 spotlight panel with friend Aimee de Jongh. They talked about her incredible award nominated graphic novel DAYS OF SAND. It's about America's Dust Bowl era in the 1930's. A moving tale based on real life events. They also chat about DESTINATION: CANADA. A collaboration with...

Jimmy was in Toronto over the weekend attending TCAF (Toronto Comic Arts Festival). In this episode, Jimmy talks with 3 creators whom have books out with SelfMadeHero. He chats with Catherine Castro about the book she wrote CALL ME NATHAN. Based on a true story, it follows a young girl realizing she is not the gender she was assigned at birth. Beautiful, powerful and positive. Chris W. Kim STRAYS...

Jimmy was in Toronto over the weekend attending TCAF (Toronto Comic Arts Festival). He got 8 interviews from cartoonists Monica Gallagher, Sweeney Boo, Chris W. Kim, Catherine Castro, Anne Mette, Motzie Dapul, Allan Matudio and Melanie L. Yan. He also moderated his friend Aimee de Jongh's spotlight 1:1 panel. In this episode, Jimmy recaps the show both the good and bad. Interviews you'll hear in t...

Reviews: Dark Crisis #1, Jane Foster and the Mighty Thor #1, Justice Warriors #1 , Ms. Marvel season premiere, Jurassic World: Dominion Jimmy briefly chats his plans for this weekend's Toronto Comic Arts Festival (TCAF) as well as some minor worries about San Diego Comic Con next month. As usual, Jimmy recruits some of his favorite audio reviewers again. Thanks to Ashley, Melissa, Marta, Ricky and...

In a last minute special episode, Jimmy and pal Greg Pak chat about his new illustrated book of poetry called I BELONG TO YOU/MOTHERLAND. It's about growing up half Korean in Texas and not quite belonging but totally bound to the flora and fauna of the place. It's also about lessons, memory and the death of his mother.  Great photos by both his mother and Greg with original art by comic book artis...

Reviews: The Closet #1, Fox and Hare #1, The Panic #1, The Boys s3 As usual, Jimmy recruits some of his favorite audio reviewers again. Thanks to Ashley, Melissa, 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 in...

Reviews: Obi-Wan Kenobi series premiere, Stranger Things S4 Vol 1, Chip N' Dale: Rescue Rangers As usual, Jimmy recruits some of his favorite audio reviewers again. Thanks to Ashley, Melissa, Marta, Therese 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!...

Reviews: Duo #1, I Hate This Place #1, Marvel's Voices Identity, Shaolin Cowboy: Cruel to Be Kin #1 As usual, Jimmy recruits some of his favorite audio reviewers again. Thanks to Ashley, Melissa, 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! Thank...

Reviews: Archie Meets Riverdale #1, Blood Syndicate: Season One #1, Eight Billion Genies #1, Jurassic League #1, Moon Knight: Black White and Blood #1 As usual, Jimmy recruits some of his favorite audio reviewers again. Thanks to Ashley, Melissa, Steph, 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...

Reviews: Archer & Armstrong Forever #1, Metal Society #1, Quests Aside #1, Twig #1, Moon Knight season 1 finale, Doctor Strange: In the Multiverse of Madness As usual, Jimmy recruits some of his favorite audio reviewers again. Thanks to Ashley, Melissa, Therese, Steph, Marta and Ricky! Always such insightful and great reviews and the powers that be at CNI appreciate them so much. Let us know if yo...