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Jimmy went to New York Comic Con (NYCC) and got a bunch of interviews and did a couple of press rooms. In this episode, you'll hear his talk with writer Greg Pak. Their schedules didn't allow them to meet at NYCC, so they met a few days later and had a leisurely chat in Bryant Park here in NYC. The sounds of the city were behind them with a couple of folks trying to join the podcast! Greg talked a...

Jimmy went to New York Comic Con (NYCC) over the weekend and got a bunch of interviews and did a couple of press rooms. In this episode, you'll hear the press room he did for the upcoming Disney+ show THE MUPPETS MAYHEM. It's all about the Muppets band Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem and their process of navigating current world problems while making an album. In the room were human stars Lilly...

Jimmy went to New York Comic Con (NYCC) over the weekend and got a bunch of interviews and did a couple of press rooms. In this episode, you'll hear his talk with KoCCA (Korea Creative Content Agency) Project Manager Hyun Park along with her translator Nami Choi. They talk about what KoCCA has to offer, different Korean comics, music, TV, film and more. A delightful chat! Also, get a hold of us! T...

Jimmy went to New York Comic Con (NYCC) over the weekend and got a bunch of interviews and did a couple of press rooms. In this episode, you'll hear his talks with Anthony Del Col and Erica Schultz. Anthony talks about his Pulitzer Prize winning online comic and he and Jimmy's mutual love for It's A Wonderful Life. Erica chats about her current comic series THE DEADLIEST BOUQUET and her 2 upcoming...

Jimmy went to New York Comic Con (NYCC) and got a bunch of interviews and did a couple of press rooms. In this episode, you'll hear his talk with Colleen AF Venable. It's been since 2019 that Colleen was last on the podcast at TCAF. She talks about working on comics for a younger audience, her role as associate director for original content w/ Epic! Kids, tattoos, bunnies, tv, film...so much more....

Jimmy went to New York Comic Con (NYCC) over the weekend. He got a bunch of interviews and did a couple of press rooms. In this episode, you'll hear his talk with good pal Will Sliney. They chatted about how he became a big TV star in Ireland over the pandemic, his upcoming new Image book HELL TO PAY, work on Star Wars and Spider-Man comics and how he saved a dolphin! Always a delight! Also, get a...

Jimmy went to New York Comic Con (NYCC) over the weekend. He got a bunch of interviews and did a couple of press rooms. In this episode, you'll hear his talk with good mate Michael Molcher. They talk about his role as the Brand Manager for 2000AD, his first book I AM THE LAW: HOW JUDGE DREDD PREDICTED OUR FUTURE, 2000AD comics, and more. Always a blast catching up with Mike! Also, get a hold of us...

Jimmy went to New York Comic Con (NYCC) over the weekend. He got a bunch of interviews and did a couple of press rooms. In this episode, you'll hear his talk with the absolutely fantastic Arielle Jovellanos. They chat about her recent books EVIL THING, BLACK STAR, the upcoming GIRL TAKING OVER: A LOIS LANE STORY, musical theater comics, Kdramas, Kpop and more. Since she's a fellow Filipino, Jimmy...

Jimmy went to New York Comic Con (NYCC) over the weekend. He got a bunch of interviews and did a couple of press rooms. In this FUNKO-centric episode, you'll hear his talks with founder/SVP of Entertainment Mike Becker and VP of Brand/Marketing Dave Bere! Great talks about product, how a Funko is picked, favorites, how it all started and more. Jimmy even pitches his idea for an as yet unmade Funko...

Jimmy went to New York Comic Con (NYCC) over the weekend and is here to tell you all about it! A great recap of the set up, crowd, exhibitors, guests, press rooms, interviews, cosplayers, and more. Jimmy also got a bunch of interviews and did a couple of press rooms. In this episode, you'll hear his talks with Jeremy Holt, Sweeney Boo and Ben Templesmith! Jeremy talked about their upcoming work GA...

Reviews: Maskerade #1, Minor Threats #1, Andor, Cobra Kai s5, Interview With The Vampire, Quantum Leap, Hocus Pocus 2, The Munsters New York Comic Con is this weekend and Jimmy is NOT ready! Well, he's pretty much ready but still some last minute scheduling is being worked out. He talks about some of the interviews he'll be getting and/or hoping to get! It may be a more relaxed show than previous...

Jimmy went to SPX ( Small Press Expo ) over the weekend and got 15 interviews with almost 5 hrs of coverage. In this final SPX interview special, you'll hear me chat w/ Grace Desmarais and Ned Kane. Jimmy talks to Grace about her comic SONG FOR MEDUSA, a great retelling of the myth. They also chat her love of magical worlds and mythology, cryptids, romances and more. Such fun! Jimmy talked to Ned...

Jimmy went to SPX ( Small Press Expo ) over the weekend and got 15 interviews with almost 5 hrs of coverage. In this episode you'll hear interviews w/ hia friends Falynn Koch and Vera Greentea. Falynn wrote/drew History Comics: The National Parks: Preserving America's Wild Places. We talk about her road trip that she and her husband took visiting almost 50 national parks. Of course, her also being...

Jimmy went to SPX ( Small Press Expo ) over the weekend and got 15 interviews with almost 5 hrs of coverage. In this episode you'll hear interviews w/ hia friends Falynn Koch and Vera Greentea. Falynn wrote/drew History Comics: The National Parks: Preserving America's Wild Places. We talk about her road trip that she and her husband took visiting almost 50 national parks. Of course, her also being...

Jimmy went to SPX ( Small Press Expo ) over the weekend and got 15 interviews with almost 5 hrs of coverage. In this episode, Jimmy sat down with the Ignatz Award nominee for Promising New Talent, Juniper Kim. That moniker is very true as Jimmy explored a lot of her work and she is definitely one to watch out for. They talked about her beautiful watercolor book KOREANS SING IN ENGLISH, other mini-...

Jimmy went to SPX ( Small Press Expo ) over the weekend and got 15 interviews with almost 5 hrs of coverage. In this episode, Jimmy sat down with the amazingly awesome Robin Ha. They talked about her 2 graphic novels COOK KOREAN! and ALMOST AMERICAN GIRL as well as her upcoming 3rd book based on the Korean legend of the kumiho ("nine-tailed fox"). Naturally, they got to talking about their favorit...

Jimmy went to SPX ( Small Press Expo ) over the weekend and got 15 interviews with almost 5 hrs of coverage. In this episode, Jimmy sat down with the brilliant cartoonist Ho Che Anderson. They talked about his upcoming sequel GODHEAD 2, the film adaptation of his novella, why he pulled a pitch for a major comics company, old school comics, current TV/film faves and so much more. Always such a fun...

Jimmy went to SPX ( Small Press Expo ) over the weekend and got 15 interviews with almost 5 hrs of coverage. In this episode, Jimmy sat down with the super talented Rumi Hara to chat about her graphic novels NORI and THE PEANUTBUTTER SISTERS AND OTHER AMERICAN STORIES. They also talked about her influences both in Japan and America, some of her favorite comics, teaching, the importance of her Japa...

Jimmy went to SPX ( Small Press Expo ) over the weekend and got 15 interviews with almost 5 hrs of coverage. You'll hear 2 in this episode. Aimee de Jongh and Barbara Stok both have recent work out through one of Jimmy's favorite publishers, SelfMadeHero. The UK publisher always finds such great talent. Jimmy did a spotlight panel with Aimee in June at TCAF and follows up with her at SPX. They cha...

Jimmy went to SPX ( Small Press Expo ) over the weekend and got 15 interviews with almost 5 hrs of coverage. You'll hear 3 in this episode w/ Danielle Corsetto, Monica Gallagher & Jamie Noguchi. Other ones Jimmy got over the weekend are with Aimee de Jongh, Barbara Stok, Rumi Hara, Ho Che Anderson, Robin Ha, Juniper Kim, Falynn Koch, Vera Greentea, Katriona Chapman, Kata Kane, Grace Desmarais and...

Jimmy hasn't had a chance to do a Top 3 in quite awhile with so many podcast specials. In this episode, he catches the listeners up on what he's been loving in comics, TV and film. Spoiler: A lot of great stuff! Let us know if you've read and/or watched what we reviewed and send us your thoughts! Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!

Jimmy is heading off to the Small Press Expo (SPX) this weekend in Bethesda, MD. He hasn't been in years and is very much looking forward to this show. As usual, he's got interviews lined up and is anxious to meet a ton of awesomely talented creators. In this episode, he mentions whom he's got lined up to chat with and others that he has his eye on. He also briefly goes over the programming and Ig...

Another review special for you featuring the new Amazon Prime series THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE RINGS OF POWER. The first 2 episodes dropped last week and boy do we have things to say about them. As usual, Jimmy recruits some of his favorite audio reviewers again. Thanks to Ashley, Melissa, Jon, Ricky, Steph and Therese! Always such insightful and great reviews and the powers that be at CNI apprec...

Another review special for you featuring the milestone Marvel comic AMAZING FANTASY #1000. A plethora of amazing creators contributed to this extra-large comic all telling uniquely awesome stories. Some of those creators included Neil Gaiman, Jonathan Hickman, Rainbow Rowell, Ho Che Anderson, Olivier Coipel and more. As usual, Jimmy recruits some of his favorite audio reviewers again. Thanks to As...

Due to all the massive SDCC coverage, we fell behind on reviews so CNI will be releasing a few review specials. This episode will feature reviews for the films ALIENOID, DAY SHIFT, MINIONS: THE RISE OF GRU and THE RISE OF THE TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES: THE MOVIE. As usual, Jimmy recruits some of his favorite audio reviewers again. Thanks to Jimmy's cousin Laura and good pal Jon! Always such ins...