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Episode 382 - Back in NYC!

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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 Beach. Thanks to old highschool/college best pal Ted for co-hosting last week and hanging. He also mentions The Muppets taking on FOX news and gives kudos to pal Olivia d'Abo for winning Best Actress in the Broadway World 2011 L.A. Awards! News includes: It's Shazam not Captain Marvel, DC announces Amethyst collection, Vaughn returns to X-Men sequel, Danger Academy goes to Hollywood, The CW finds their GA, and Kate Beaton has projects galore! As always, listener feedback, the Top 3 and more! Leave your iTunes comments! 5 stars and nothing but love!

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Episode 381 - Prodigal Son Returns

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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 Jimmy visited. The boys discuss Green Lantern undies in Wal-Mart and Oscar nominations. Jimmy chats about his new found love (thanks to Lorraine Cink and Jon Hoche) for Uncanny X-Force and briefly mentions the season premiere of Archer. Plus, he plays a bit of a song his co-worker sings who is ridiculously talented. News includes: DC and Warner Bros. start the We Can Be Heroes inititative, EPIX may pick up the Stan Lee documentary, Hellboy inspires a camp in Portland, Popeye comics debut from IDW and Lego/DC team up for the new Lego Hero Factory app. As always, listener feedback, the Top 3 and more! Leave your iTunes comments! 5 stars and nothing but love!

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Episode 380 - So Street

Comic News Insider: Episode 380 is now available for free download! Click on the link or get it through iTunes! Sponsored by Dynamic Forces.

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: Pizza Island comes to an end, FX's Powers TV show in limbo, Green Arrow TV series may come to the CW, DC cancels some new 52 titles while adding new ones, Rob Liefeld takes on 3 DC titles, The Omega Effect takes over 3 Marvel titles, Garth Ennis to write Dynamite's The Shadow relaunch, and Mark Millar talks Jupiter's Children with Frank Quietly. As always, listener feedback, the Top 3 and more! Leave your iTunes comments! 5 stars and nothing but love!

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Episode 379 - Slumber Party!

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Reviews: Fatale #1, Ferals #1, Wolverine And The X-Men Alpha And Omega #1

Jimmy is joined in studio by fellow podcaster 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 sequel is too, Greg Pak offers a textless Vison Machine, MorrisonCon is happening, Benedict Cumberbatch in Star Trek sequel, Marvel game comes to Facebook, and Marvel lineup announced on Disney XD. As always, listener feedback, the Top 3 and more! Leave your iTunes comments! 5 stars and nothing but love!

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Episode 378 - Best of 2011!

Comic News Insider: Episode 378 is now available for free download! Click on the link or get it through iTunes! Sponsored by Dynamic Forces.

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 end of the Smallville TV show and Harry Potter films. Leave your iTunes comments! 5 stars and nothing but love!

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Episode 377 - Happy New Year!

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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. The drinks flow heavy (yet again) and the show goes off the rails early just like you like it! Jimmy and Lorraine sing about their new year's eve, they all discuss the Russian Avengers and the Upside Down trailers and try to figure out what the big deal is with Wonder Woman on Harry's Law. News includes: DC finally reveals their mystery woman, Bryan Hitch and Jonathan Ross announce their new series, St. Trinian's creator Ronald Searle dies, Marvel lawyers claim mutants are NOT humans, and a sci-fi brothel is beaming into Nevada. Plus, the CNI Hotline is very busy with calls of (what we thought were congratulations and wishes of a happy new year) confusion and outright annoyance. Calling in are pals "Arlene Fowler" (True Blood), Michael Emerson (Person of Interest),  Jonathan Ross (UK chat show host), Sara Cox (BBC Radio 1 DJ/personality), Blair Herter (G4TV's X-Play), Kelly Sue DeConnick (Osborn, Castle: Deadly Storm) & Matt Fraction (Casanova, Iron Man). As always, listener feedback, the Top 3 and more! Leave your iTunes comments! 5 stars and nothing but love!

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Tune in this FRIDAY for the BEST OF 2011 show where the same crew in this episode (and seen below) break down their favorite comics, TV shows, and films. It's a fun discussion of our year's best! And yes, even more drinking happened.