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Episode 1430 - SDCC: Third Eye w/ Felicia Day/London Hughes/Jonah Ray (Director)!

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We continue our San Diego Comic Con coverage with cast and creatives behind the upcoming Audible sci-fi/comedy original series. Jimmy joins the roundtables in the press room and had a chance to ask questions to creator/star Felicia Day, cast member London Hughes and director Jonah Ray. They talked about how it came together, what the story is about, the massive list of big talent involved, if the actors were allowed room for improv and more. Super sweet that Felicia remembered our host Jimmy after so many years. A delightful and fun press room!

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We continue our San Diego Comic Con coverage with cast and creatives behind the upcoming Audible sci-fi/comedy original series. Jimmy joins the roundtables in the press room and had a chance to ask questions to creator/star Felicia Day, cast member London Hughes and director Jonah Ray. They talked about how it came together, what the story is about, the massive list of big talent involved, if the actors were allowed room for improv and more. Super sweet that Felicia remembered our host Jimmy after so many years. A delightful and fun press room!

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Episode 1429 - SDCC: Ghosts of Ruin w/ AleXa/John Bentley/Karen Strassman/PJ Accetturo (Creator)/Michael Ryan (Director)/Michael Ramey (Producer)/Katie Stippec (Producer)!

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We continue our San Diego Comic Con coverage with the cast and creatives behind the upcoming animated series GHOSTS OF RUIN. Jimmy attended the press roundtables for the upcoming series and got to chat with voice over actors AleXa, Karen Strassman, John Bentley, creator PJ Accetturo, director Michael Ryan, and producers Michael Ramey and Katie Stippec. They talked about how the project came together, what to expect, spin-off plans, audience involvement and more! Jimmy also got to slip in a K-Pop question to K-Pop idol AleXa as well. She was an absolute delight about it and lovely in general.

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We continue our San Diego Comic Con coverage with the cast and creatives behind the upcoming animated series GHOSTS OF RUIN. Jimmy attended the press roundtables for the upcoming series and got to chat with voice over actors AleXa, Karen Strassman, John Bentley, creator PJ Accetturo, director Michael Ryan, and producers Michael Ramey and Katie Stippec. They talked about how the project came together, what to expect, spin-off plans, audience involvement and more! Jimmy also got to slip in a K-Pop question to K-Pop idol AleXa as well. She was an absolute delight about it and lovely in general.

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Episode 1428 - SDCC: Veronica Taylor!

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We continue our San Diego Comic Con coverage with Veronica Taylor. Jimmy and Veronica go way back and had a big catch-up chat. Near the end, her daughter Rena joins in on the fun. They talked about her life as a voice over artist, voicing Ash (& other roles) in the first 8 years of the English dubbed POKEMON, multiple other famous roles, advice for people wanting to do voice over, the importance of acting and more.

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We continue our San Diego Comic Con coverage with Veronica Taylor. Jimmy and Veronica go way back and had a big catch-up chat. Near the end, her daughter Rena joins in on the fun. They talked about her life as a voice over artist, voicing Ash (& other roles) in the first 8 years of the English dubbed POKEMON, multiple other famous roles, advice for people wanting to do voice over, the importance of acting and more.

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Episode 1427 - SDCC: Chris Staros/Ghezal Omar!

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We continue our San Diego Comic Con coverage with Chris Staros and Ghezal Omar. Jimmy talked to Chris at the Top Shelf/IDW booth about all things Top Shelf. They discussed how he founded the company, some of the great books that are coming out, some of the amazing talent that he has worked with, his love of Elvis and more!

Jimmy also talked to Ghezal Omar about her comic line at Artillery Network. They chatted about her being the first Afghani-American comic writer, her books including PIMP KILLER, working in film, 90's blockbuster film inspirations, etc.

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We continue our San Diego Comic Con coverage with Chris Staros and Ghezal Omar. Jimmy talked to Chris at the Top Shelf/IDW booth about all things Top Shelf. They discussed how he founded the company, some of the great books that are coming out, some of the amazing talent that he has worked with, his love of Elvis and more!

Jimmy also talked to Ghezal Omar about her comic line at Artillery Network. They chatted about her being the first Afghani-American comic writer, her books including PIMP KILLER, working in film, 90's blockbuster film inspirations, etc.

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Episode 1426 - SDCC: Hannah Templer/Kayden Phoenix!

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We continue our San Diego Comic Con coverage with Hannah Templer and Kayden Phoenix. Jimmy talked to Hannah at the Top Shelf/IDW booth about her big web hit/now collected comic COSMOKNIGHTS. They talked about the success of the web comic and having it collected in physical form, character inspirations, importance of representation, her work on the GLOW and Joan Jett comics and more!

Jimmy also talked to Kayden Phoenix at Comic Con where they discussed her Latina superheroes and princesses, why she decided to create the universes and how they tie in together, diversity, representing her Latina heritage, etc.

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We continue our San Diego Comic Con coverage with Hannah Templer and Kayden Phoenix. Jimmy talked to Hannah at the Top Shelf/IDW booth about her big web hit/now collected comic COSMOKNIGHTS. They talked about the success of the web comic and having it collected in physical form, character inspirations, importance of representation, her work on the GLOW and Joan Jett comics and more!

Jimmy also talked to Kayden Phoenix at Comic Con where they discussed her Latina superheroes and princesses, why she decided to create the universes and how they tie in together, diversity, representing her Latina heritage, etc.

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Episode 1425 - SDCC: Eddie Campbell!

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We continue our San Diego Comic Con coverage with Eddie Campbell. Jimmy had a fun and laid-back chat with Eddie at the Top Shelf/IDW booth about his new book THE SECOND FAKE DEATH OF EDDIE CAMPBELL along with the reprint flip side of THE FATE OF THE ARTIST. They talked about the meta-ness of the books, dirty comic strips, life in lockdown, coloring FROM HELL and more!

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We continue our San Diego Comic Con coverage with Eddie Campbell. Jimmy had a fun and laid-back chat with Eddie at the Top Shelf/IDW booth about his new book THE SECOND FAKE DEATH OF EDDIE CAMPBELL along with the reprint flip side of THE FATE OF THE ARTIST. They talked about the meta-ness of the books, dirty comic strips, life in lockdown, coloring FROM HELL and more!

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Episode 1424 - SDCC: Dan Santat!

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We continue our San Diego Comic Con coverage with Dan Santat. Jimmy had a lengthy and fun talk with cartoonist Dan Santat about his new book A FIRST TIME FOR EVERYTHING. They discussed a lot of the "firsts" he experienced on a trip to Europe when he was a teen, what didn't make it into the book, Fanta flavors, upcoming works with Jake Gyllenhaal and Henry Winkler, re-connecting with old friends and more!

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We continue our San Diego Comic Con coverage with Dan Santat. Jimmy had a lengthy and fun talk with cartoonist Dan Santat about his new book A FIRST TIME FOR EVERYTHING. They discussed a lot of the "firsts" he experienced on a trip to Europe when he was a teen, what didn't make it into the book, Fanta flavors, upcoming works with Jake Gyllenhaal and Henry Winkler, re-connecting with old friends and more!

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Episode 1423 - Flame Con Recap & Reviews Galore!

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Reviews: Mech Cadets, Moving, Secret Invasion, Silo, Twisted Metal, The Walking Dead: Dead City, Zombieverse, Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead animated series, Barbie, The Haunted Mansion, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem, They Cloned Tyrone, Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead live action.

We interrupt our massive San Diego Comic Con coverage with a Flame Con recap and review special! Jimmy attended Flame Con on one day here in NYC. As in the past, it is one of the most bright and positive cons around. As soon as you walk in, you feel it. It is an LGBTQIA+ focused event that celebrates the community proudly. Jimmy gives a quick recap on it all.

Also, since we've been doing so many SDCC specials, we thought we'd catch up on some TV/Film/streaming. About 13 reviews overall! Thanks to my reviewers Ricky, Melissa, Edie, Marta, Heidi, Therese, David, Sara K, Sarah M, and Producer Joe! Great reviews from all.

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We interrupt our massive San Diego Comic Con coverage with a Flame Con recap and review special! Jimmy attended Flame Con on one day here in NYC. As in the past, it is one of the most bright and positive cons around. As soon as you walk in, you feel it. It is an LGBTQIA+ focused event that celebrates the community proudly. Jimmy gives a quick recap on it all.

Also, since we've been doing so many SDCC specials, we thought we'd catch up on some TV/Film/streaming. About 13 reviews overall! Thanks to my reviewers Ricky, Melissa, Edie, Marta, Heidi, Therese, David, Sara K, Sarah M, and Producer Joe! Great reviews from all.

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Episode 1422 - SDCC: Briana Loewinsohn/Ryan Benjamin & Tom Akel!

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We continue our San Diego Comic Con coverage with Briana Loewinsohn, Ryan Benjamin and Tom Akel. Jimmy chatted with Briana at the Fantagraphics booth to talk about her new graphic memoir EPHEMERA. Mistaken memory, magic realism, graphic medicine, art tones, teaching and mental health were all discussed. 

Jimmy also chatted with Ryan Benjamin (while he continued to work on an art commission, no less!) and Tom Akel (Rocketship Entertainment founder) about their joint projects like STAN LEE'S GENESIS and more!

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We continue our San Diego Comic Con coverage with Briana Loewinsohn, Ryan Benjamin and Tom Akel. Jimmy chatted with Briana at the Fantagraphics booth to talk about her new graphic memoir EPHEMERA. Mistaken memory, magic realism, graphic medicine, art tones, teaching and mental health were all discussed. 

Jimmy also chatted with Ryan Benjamin (while he continued to work on an art commission, no less!) and Tom Akel (Rocketship Entertainment founder) about their joint projects like STAN LEE'S GENESIS and more!

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Episode 1421 - SDCC: Marc Bernardin!

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We continue our San Diego Comic Con coverage with Marc Bernardin. Jimmy sat down w/ his friend Marc to discuss his new graphic novel, MESSENGER: THE LEGEND OF MUHAMMAD ALI. He talked about his favorite Ali fight, Ali's relationship to Howard Cosell, why the book takes poetic license in places, podcasting with Kevin Smith, the writer's strike and more!

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We continue our San Diego Comic Con coverage with Marc Bernardin. Jimmy sat down w/ his friend Marc to discuss his new graphic novel, MESSENGER: THE LEGEND OF MUHAMMAD ALI. He talked about his favorite Ali fight, Ali's relationship to Howard Cosell, why the book takes poetic license in places, podcasting with Kevin Smith, the writer's strike and more!

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