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Reviews:  Age Of Apocalypse #1, Hell Yeah #1, Manhattan Projects #1, Night Force #1 Jimmy is joined in studio again by frequent guest co-host and all around good pal Jon Hoche! Lots of bourbon was consumed so it was pretty off the rails from the beginning. The boys talk about their appearance on  Comic Book Club  last week and discuss some of the recent Marvel teasers released.  News includes: RIP...

Jimmy is joined in studio by frequent guest co-host and all around good pal Jon Hoche! Jimmy talks about his friend Michelle Vargas and her e-book  Free Your Awesome  while Jon recovers from closing the hit Off Broadway production of Agent G . The boys were also a bit rushed because Jimmy got asked at the last minute to be a guest on the awesome Comic Book Club live show down at The PIT. He dragge...

Reviews:  Conan The Barbarian Vol 3 #1, Mondo #1, No Place Like Home #1 Jimmy is joined in studio by Marvel's  The Watcher  host (and good pal) Lorraine Cink! They discuss her show, the Oscars, UK's  Being Human , JK Rowling's new book, and  Justice League: Doom . News includes: Lots from Image Expo like Brian Wood/Ming Doyle's  Mara ,  Phonogram returns,  The Walking Dead  gets their Governor,  M...

Reviews:  Glory #23, Peter Panzerfaust #1, Stephen King & Joe Hill's Road Rage #1  Jimmy is joined in studio by fellow podcaster Charly LaGreca (Indie Spinner Rack). They chat about  Order of the Stick 's Kickstarter, Katie Beaton answering your questions about the comics industry, and Charlie's adventures running the new Denver Comic Con. News includes: Jason's  I Killed Hitler  optioned for film...

Jimmy went to the Paley Center here in NYC and attended the red carpet premiere of  Justice League: Doom,  the new animated feature from Warner Bros./DC.  He got to chat with voice director Andrea Romano and Phil Morris ("Vandal Savage"). Alas, he missed out on chatting with Batman himself, Kevin Conroy. But, there is a great Q&A after the screening for your listening pleasure with Andrea, Phil, a...

Reviews:  Adventure Time #1, Kevin Keller #1, Murky World One Shot, Thief of Thieves #1, Justice League: Doom animated feature Jimmy is joined in studio by some of the  Vampire Cowboys Theater  crew, Jon Hoche and Qui Nguyen! They have remounted their show  The Inexplicable Redemption of Agent G  on the ol' Off Broadway stage so go see it if you're in NYC! They chat about  Comic Book Men ,  The Wa...

Jimmy attended the press luncheon for AMC's new reality show COMIC BOOK MEN which debuts this Sunday, February 12th at 10pm EST on AMCTV. He got the first 40 minutes of the press conference for your listening pleasure! Apologies for not the best of sound so turn that volume up! Creator of the series, Kevin Smith himself, led the discussion with questions from the press. Jimmy got a couple of good...

Reviews:  Alpha Girl #1, Magic the Gathering #1, the Ninjettes #1, Winter Soldier #1 Jimmy is joined in studio by frequent co-host Kevin Conn! They chat about the  Chuck  finale, new  Spider-Man  trailer, the Death/Return of Superman video,  and the Super Bowl. Jimmy also attended a press conference for the new AMC reality show,  Comic B0ok Men , and had a chance to sit down solo with stars Walt F...

Reviews:  Deadpool #49.1, Lord of the Jungle #1, Secret Avengers #21.1 Jimmy is back in NYC and still recovering from his time away. Due to last minute cancellations, he's flying solo this episode. (Thanks a lot, Jessica Alba). Jimmy talks about his trip to his hometown of Jacksonville, Florida and gives a big shout out to his new favorite local comic book store,  Universe of Superheroes at the Be...

Reviews:  Danger Girl: Revolver #1, Dead Mans Run #1, Prophet Vol 3 #21, Steed And Mrs Peel #1 Jimmy returns to his hometown of Jacksonville, Florida to visit his mom and see friends and invades his old buddy Ted's house again. Ted has a live orchestra in his house, thus the random musical interludes throughout. For the loyal listeners, you'll remember that Ted co-hosted last year as well when Jim...

Reviews:  Deadlands: Black Water One-Shot, Lobster Johnson The Burning Hand #1, Star Wars Knights Of The Old Republic War #1, Whispers #1 Jimmy is joined in studio by frequent guest co-host Kevin Conn. They chat the Golden Globes, Jimmy playing  Lego Harry Potter , DC's new logo, give congrats to Jennifer De Guzman on her new gig at Image Comics and the new pre-registration for SDCC. News includes...

Reviews:  Fatale #1, Ferals #1, Wolverine And The X-Men Alpha And Omega #1 Jimmy is joined in studio by fellow podcast Molly Jane Kremer of the Chicago based  Comics Slumber Party  podcast. They chat about stuff missed in last week's Best of 2011 podcast,  Star Wars  burgers in France,  Comic Book Men , and upcoming comic conventions. News includes: Batman: Earth One is coming, Superman: Earth One...

Last week's all star crew of Lorraine Cink, Kevin Conn and Jon Hoche stay on to record the Best of 2011 show! It's a lengthy one but so much fun! Along with Jimmy, they bring their favorite picks in comic books, TV, films, videogames, podcasts, and more. They also discuss some of the biggest stories of the year including DC's New 52 and the rise of digital comics. Plus, they briefly chat about the...

Reviews:  Brody's Ghost #1, DC Comics Presents Elseworlds 100-Page Spectacular One-Shot, DMZ #72 (Final issue), The Legend of Oz: The Wicked West #1, Too Much Coffee Man #1 Jimmy is joined in studio by old CNI stalwarts  Kevin Conn  and  Jon Hoche  as well as first timer  Lorraine Cink . She's a hilarious, nerdy and adorable lady who does improv with our pal  Grace Helbig . Jimmy and Lorraine sing...

Reviews:  The Activity #1, Jason Conquers America One-Shot, Memorial #1 Jimmy flies solo since everyone is recovering from their Christmas hangovers. It's a quickie but full of CNI goodness! He briefly (promise) talks about seeing his family on Christmas, some out of town friends and the little girl Riley who blew up the internet with her marketing rant. News includes: Nexus returns in Dark Horse...

Jimmy invites you into his home for a very special Comic News Insider Christmas! Guests Grace Helbig ( Daily Grace ), Kevin Conn, Jon Hoche and Andy Gleaner help welcome and entertain with Christmas related comic book, TV and movie reviews and even some carols are sung! Grace brings an exclusive trailer for the sequel to  It's A Wonderful Life  and also reads from  The Twelve Terrors of Christmas...

Reviews:  Avengers: X-Sanction #1, The Ray #1, The Strain #1 Jimmy has an impromtu Christmas party and boy was it liquor-fueled. Apologies in advance as we derail A LOT in this podcast due to lots of bourbon consumption. Internet sensation Grace Helbig ( Daily Grace ) comes  over to  drink  podcast  and brings along her old college pal Andy Gleaner. Old CNI stalwarts Kevin Conn and Jon Hoche are a...

Reviews:  Dead Or Alive #1, Deadpool MAX X-Mas Special #1, Defenders Vol 4 #1, Thought Bubble Anthology #1, Valen The Outcast #1 Jimmy flies solo this week since everyone is busy doing their Christmas shopping. They must be buying him presents or something! He gives thanks to all of his birthday wishers/attendees and mentions the  GI Joe 2  and  Men In Black 3  trailers. News includes: RIP Jerry R...

Reviews:  Archie #627, Kirby Genesis: Captain Victory #1, Theory Of Everything Pilot Season #1, THUNDER Agents Vol 4 #1 Jimmy is again joined in studio by Kevin Conn in an attempt to do a better and less rushed show than last week. Jimmy went to The Brooklyn Comics and Graphics Festival and reports on what he saw/found. The boys talk about 2 recent online Star Wars themed videos ( Elf Sabers  and ...

Reviews:  Billy Tucci's A Child Is Born One Shot, Fantastic Four Vol 3 #600, Kapow Guinness World Record Special #1 Jimmy is joined in studio by Kevin Conn who returns after a long absence. The boys talk turkey (literally),  The Shade  maxi-series, Jimmy's upcoming birthday, Christmas time approaching, and Kevin finds a new podcast. News includes:  Occupy Comics  on Kickstarter,  Doctor Who  on Ch...

Reviews:  Avengers Origins: Luke Cage #1, Hawken #1, Mudman #1 Jimmy is joined in studio by fellow podcaster Raphael Soohoo. They chat about the  Batman: Brave and the Bold  finale,  The Hunger Games  trailer and Jimmy's strange but cool run-in with Kiefer Sutherland. News includes: Image Expo, CBLDF Spirit of Giving, The New Yorker cartoon issue, Marvel cancels a lot of series,  The Dark Knight R...

Reviews:  Avenging Spider-Man #1, House Of Night #1, Magneto: Not A Hero #1, Operation Broken Wings 1936 #1, Point One #1, Green Lantern: The Animated Series Jimmy is joined in studio by  Stated Magazine  Co-Founder/Editor Ryan Swearingen.  They chat about Brea Grant's new indie film, Primeval is back, and Jimmy's temporary return to video game playing.  And a special announcement! News includes: ...

Reviews:  Heart #1, Jack Avarice Is The Courier #1, Peanuts Vol 2 #0, Seven Warriors #1, Six Guns #1, Uncanny X-Men Vol 2 #1 Jimmy flies solo since he has the plague and doesn't want to infect any visitors. He talks about being introduced to the awesome artist ChrisCross, Steve Rude's recent troubles, no more  Cloak and Dagger , and the new animated series  Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness . ...

Reviews:  Dead Man's Run #0, Helldorado #1, The Incredible Hulk #1, Legion Secret Origin #1, Spaceman #1, Stitched #1, War of the Independents #1, Wolverine and the X-Men #1 Jimmy is joined again by Mike Cho to bring you the last of the New York Comic Con interviews! Jimmy chats with Ashley Eckstein ("Ahsoka Tano" on the  Star Wars: The Clone Wars  animated series), Bruce Time ( Green Lantern, Bat...

Reviews:  Deadpool MAX 2 #1,  Dead Rising Road To Fortune #1,  Monocyte #1,  My Greatest Adventure Vol 2 #1,   Orchid #1,   Star Trek Legion Of Super-Heroes #1, Shade Vol 2 #1, 30 Days of Night #1,   X-Men Regenesis #1. Batman: Year One DVD Strap in! It's another super-sized episode! Sorry for the length but we have over an hour worth of great interviews. Jimmy is joined by Aussie pal Matt Brick a...