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Episode 1092 - Utopiwhat?!

Comic News Insider: Episode 1092 is now available for free download! Click on the link or get it through iTunes! 

Reviews: The Autumnal #1, An Unkindess of Ravens #1, X of Swords: Creation #1, 2000 AD Prog 2200, Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous season 1, Utopia season 1, Enola Holmes

Jimmy recruits some of his favorite audio reviewers again. Thanks to Melissa, Jon, Marta, Emily, Steph and Stephen. 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 includes: Supergirl is coming to an end, Zack Snyder is doing costly Justice League reshoots, The Boys is getting a spin-off and more. Also, get a hold of us!

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Reviews: The Autumnal #1, An Unkindess of Ravens #1, X of Swords: Creation #1, 2000 AD Prog 2200, Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous season 1, Utopia season 1, Enola Holmes

Jimmy recruits some of his favorite audio reviewers again. Thanks to Melissa, Jon, Marta, Emily, Steph and Stephen. 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 includes: Supergirl is coming to an end, Zack Snyder is doing costly Justice League reshoots, The Boys is getting a spin-off and more. Also, get a hold of us!

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Episode 1091 - CNI Unplugged: Penelope Bagieu!

Comic News Insider: Episode 1091 is now available for free download! Click on the link or follow on Spotify/subscribe on iTunes! 

In this episode, Jimmy talks to award winning cartoonist Penelope Bagieu about her recent graphic novel adaptation of Roald Dahl's THE WITCHES. They also chat about the animated version of her hit Eisner winning book Brazen: Rebel Ladies Who Rocked the World. As per usual, Jimmy treats his interviews like a regular conversation between friends. And in this case, it's true! They also talk about traveling, the future of comic conventions, awesome grandmothers, surviving lockdown, learning another language, auto-bio comics and more. Check it all out here! Listen to this fun and awesome discussion! Also, get a hold of us!

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In this episode, Jimmy talks to award winning cartoonist Penelope Bagieu about her recent graphic novel adaptation of Roald Dahl's THE WITCHES. They also chat about the animated version of her hit Eisner winning book Brazen: Rebel Ladies Who Rocked the World. As per usual, Jimmy treats his interviews like a regular conversation between friends. And in this case, it's true! They also talk about traveling, the future of comic conventions, awesome grandmothers, surviving lockdown, learning another language, auto-bio comics and more. Check it all out here! Listen to this fun and awesome discussion! Also, get a hold of us!

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Episode 1090 - Comic Beat Insider 25: Hail, Caesar! - Go Out and Be A Star!

Comic News Insider: Episode 1090 is now available for free download! Click on the link or follow on Spotify/subscribe on iTunes! 

In our 25th episode of COMIC BEAT INSIDER (CBI), Heidi MacDonald (The Beat Chief) and Jimmy are joined by Jeet Heer (National-Affairs Correspondent, The Nation) and Kyle Pinion (Screenrex, The Beat). Heidi loves the Coen Brothers comedy film HAIL, CAESAR! but what does the rest of the panel think about it? Is it just a spoof on old Hollywood? Or is there something deeper to it? Does it rank up there w/ other Coen Brothers films? Tune in to find out! As always, a great discussion with an awesome panel! Join us each week to listen in live. Send in topic ideas for future episodes. Be it in comics, TV or film. Also, get a hold of us!

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In our 25th episode of COMIC BEAT INSIDER (CBI), Heidi MacDonald (The Beat Chief) and Jimmy are joined by Jeet Heer (National-Affairs Correspondent, The Nation) and Kyle Pinion (Screenrex, The Beat). Heidi loves the Coen Brothers comedy film HAIL, CAESAR! but what does the rest of the panel think about it? Is it just a spoof on old Hollywood? Or is there something deeper to it? Does it rank up there w/ other Coen Brothers films? Tune in to find out! As always, a great discussion with an awesome panel! Join us each week to listen in live. Send in topic ideas for future episodes. Be it in comics, TV or film. Also, get a hold of us!

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Episode 1089 - Detective Comics #1027!

Comic News Insider: Episode 1089 is now available for free download! Click on the link or follow on Spotify/subscribe on iTunes! 

In another nerdy no frills chat, Jimmy is joined by friend Jon Hoche to discuss the anniversary issue DETECTIVE COMICS #1027. They talk about each story told, the creative teams, favorites and what Batman means to them. A really great anniversary issue that explores the detective side of Batman. Did you read it? If so, what is your favorite story and why? Listen in to find out how some of the stories connect to current/upcoming storylines in Batman's world. Send in any ideas you might have for us to chat about and maybe we can cover it in the future! Also, get a hold of us!

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In another nerdy no frills chat, Jimmy is joined by friend Jon Hoche to discuss the anniversary issue DETECTIVE COMICS #1027. They talk about each story told, the creative teams, favorites and what Batman means to them. A really great anniversary issue that explores the detective side of Batman. Did you read it? If so, what is your favorite story and why? Listen in to find out how some of the stories connect to current/upcoming storylines in Batman's world. Send in any ideas you might have for us to chat about and maybe we can cover it in the future! Also, get a hold of us!

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Episode 1088 - Staying #Alive!

Comic News Insider: Episode 1088 is now available for free download! Click on the link or get it through iTunes! 

Reviews: Detective Comics #1027, Heavy #1, Stillwater #1, #Alive

Jimmy recruits some of his favorite audio reviewers again. Thanks to Melissa, Jon, Marta and Kirstie. 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 includes: DC Universe will become a digital comics platform, South Park is doing its first hour long episode, Tatiana Maslany is She-Hulk and more. Also, get a hold of us!

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Reviews: Detective Comics #1027, Heavy #1, Stillwater #1, #Alive

Jimmy recruits some of his favorite audio reviewers again. Thanks to Melissa, Jon, Marta and Kirstie. 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 includes: DC Universe will become a digital comics platform, South Park is doing its first hour long episode, Tatiana Maslany is She-Hulk and more. Also, get a hold of us!

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Episode 1087 - CNI Unplugged: Anthony Del Col!

Comic News Insider: Episode 1087 is now available for free download! Click on the link or follow on Spotify/subscribe on iTunes! 

Jimmy finally decides to start hosting some Zoom podcasts after all this time! In this episode, Jimmy talks to best selling writer Anthony Del Col about his recent work THE DEATH OF NANCY DREW and the comics he's been writing on Business Insider. He also chats about his work on the audio drama Assassin's Creed: Gold starring Riz Ahmed among other work. Tangents about as they discuss Penny Dreadful, It's A Wonderful Life and other faves. Does Nancy Drew survive? What is the research process like for political comics? Are he and Riz best buds? Why do they both love IAWL? Tune in to find out! Listen to this fun and awesome discussion! Also, get a hold of us!

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Jimmy finally decides to start hosting some Zoom podcasts after all this time! In this episode, Jimmy talks to best selling writer Anthony Del Col about his recent work THE DEATH OF NANCY DREW and the comics he's been writing on Business Insider. He also chats about his work on the audio drama Assassin's Creed: Gold starring Riz Ahmed among other work. Tangents about as they discuss Penny Dreadful, It's A Wonderful Life and other faves. Does Nancy Drew survive? What is the research process like for political comics? Are he and Riz best buds? Why do they both love IAWL? Tune in to find out! Listen to this fun and awesome discussion! Also, get a hold of us!

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Episode 1086 - Comic Beat Insider 24: Chasing Amy - This is All Going to End Badly!

Comic News Insider: Episode 1086 is now available for free download! Click on the link or follow on Spotify/subscribe on iTunes! 

In our 24th episode of COMIC BEAT INSIDER (CBI), Heidi MacDonald (The Beat Chief) and Jimmy are joined by teacher/cosplayer/friend Stephanie Crawford. And about an hour into the discussion, friend Edie Nugent joins the discussion as she's out running errands. A delightful impromptu visit! They discuss the hit Kevin Smith film CHASING AMY. Does it hold up? Is it Smith's best film? Just how good was that cast? What are Alyssa and Holden up to now? Have we learned anything from this film? As always, a great discussion with an awesome panel! Join us each week to listen in live. Send in topic ideas for future episodes. Be it in comics, TV or film. Also, get a hold of us!

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In our 24th episode of COMIC BEAT INSIDER (CBI), Heidi MacDonald (The Beat Chief) and Jimmy are joined by teacher/cosplayer/friend Stephanie Crawford. And about an hour into the discussion, friend Edie Nugent joins the discussion as she's out running errands. A delightful impromptu visit! They discuss the hit Kevin Smith film CHASING AMY. Does it hold up? Is it Smith's best film? Just how good was that cast? What are Alyssa and Holden up to now? Have we learned anything from this film? As always, a great discussion with an awesome panel! Join us each week to listen in live. Send in topic ideas for future episodes. Be it in comics, TV or film. Also, get a hold of us!

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Episode 1085 - CNI Unplugged: Gene Luen Yang!

Comic News Insider: Episode 1085 is now available for free download! Click on the link or follow on Spotify/subscribe on iTunes! 

Jimmy finally decides to start hosting some Zoom podcasts after all this time! In this episode, Jimmy talks to award-winning cartoonist Gene Luen Yang about his recent graphic novels DRAGON HOOPS and SUPERMAN SMASHES THE KLAN. He also chats about his work on THE TERRIFICS and upcoming SHANG-CHI mini-series among other things. What inspired him to write his new books? Why auto-bio for one? Does he even like basketball? What does he like most about Superman, Shang-Chi and other heroes? Tune in to find out! Listen to this fun and awesome discussion! Also, get a hold of us!

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Jimmy finally decides to start hosting some Zoom podcasts after all this time! In this episode, Jimmy talks to award-winning cartoonist Gene Luen Yang about his recent graphic novels DRAGON HOOPS and SUPERMAN SMASHES THE KLAN. He also chats about his work on THE TERRIFICS and upcoming SHANG-CHI mini-series among other things. What inspired him to write his new books? Why auto-bio for one? Does he even like basketball? What does he like most about Superman, Shang-Chi and other heroes? Tune in to find out! Listen to this fun and awesome discussion! Also, get a hold of us!

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Episode 1084 - Tales of the CNI!

Comic News Insider: Episode 1084 is now available for free download! Click on the link or get it through iTunes! 

Reviews: Bill & Ted Are Doomed #1, Spy Island #1, Earth to Ned, Madagascar: A Little Wild

Jimmy recruits some of his favorite audio reviewers again. Thanks to Melissa, Emily, 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 us your thoughts! Thanks to Emily for the news which includes: The Walking Dead is finally ending but spinning off 2 more series, no 5G at DC Comics, Iron Man & Doctor Doom take on Santa Claus and more. Also, get a hold of us!

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Reviews: Bill & Ted Are Doomed #1, Spy Island #1, Earth to Ned, Madagascar: A Little Wild

Jimmy recruits some of his favorite audio reviewers again. Thanks to Melissa, Emily, 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 us your thoughts! Thanks to Emily for the news which includes: The Walking Dead is finally ending but spinning off 2 more series, no 5G at DC Comics, Iron Man & Doctor Doom take on Santa Claus and more. Also, get a hold of us!

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Episode 1083 - The Boys!

Comic News Insider: Episode 1083 is now available for free download! Click on the link or follow on Spotify/subscribe on iTunes! 

In another nerdy no frills chat, Jimmy is joined by friend Jon Hoche to discuss season 2 of the Amazon Prime series THE BOYS. They break down the first 4 episodes in a super rambly, fun and spoilery talk. They discuss the transition from season 1 to 2, new character Stormfront, crackpot theories, predictions for the end and more! Join us each week to listen in live. Send in topic ideas for future episodes. Be it in comics, TV or film. Also, get a hold of us!

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In another nerdy no frills chat, Jimmy is joined by friend Jon Hoche to discuss season 2 of the Amazon Prime series THE BOYS. They break down the first 4 episodes in a super rambly, fun and spoilery talk. They discuss the transition from season 1 to 2, new character Stormfront, crackpot theories, predictions for the end and more! Join us each week to listen in live. Send in topic ideas for future episodes. Be it in comics, TV or film. Also, get a hold of us!

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