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Past Episodes

Please check out our archives for every single show from current all the way back to the first episode recorded in April 2005:

Comic News Insider archives.

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Episode 127 - Bryan Fuller Part2

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Hear us discuss our "appearance" in the recent All New Atom #20 (Thanks, Norton!), Grammy goodness, writer's strike and more!

Reviews of Abe Sapien: The Drowning #1, Space Doubles #1, Speed Racer: Chronicles of The Racer #1, Ubu Bubu #1.

Part 2 of our interview with Bryan Fuller (Pushing Daisies) and lotsa great feedback. Including some from Mr. Fuller himself! And Jimmy mea culpa's after getting berated by a favorite listener. And, we announce a new girls guide to geekdom that is being written and how the author wants some nerd stories! Send 'em in!

Episode 126 - Bryan Fuller

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Reviews
Narcopolis #1, Spider-Man: With Great Power #1, Captain America #34, Violet Rose #1

We discuss racist Super Bowl ads, Lost season premiere, Y: The Last Man final issue and chocolate egg creams. A quickie interview with Christine Corpuz and Noshir Dalal from the cast of Save the World, the Off-Broadway play about superheroes. We announce our contest winners from last week's multi-question contest as well. News includes the writer's strike, Filipino superheroes, Doctor Who, The Sarah Jane Adventures, SDCC, NYCC, Venom flick and more.

Bryan Fuller returns to discuss his hit television creation, Pushing Daisies, the writer's strike, and other important things in the life of Fuller!


Episode 125

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Reviews
Jack Staff Special #1, Afterburn #1, New World Order #1, Young Avengers Presents Patriot #1
Plus a female in the studio!  Daina Schatz joins us for hilarity and hugs.  Be sure to listen for our big contest!  Big prizes!


Episode 124

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Reviews
76 #1, Cemetery Blues #1, Stranded #1, Cloverfield


Episode 123

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Reviews
The Foundation #1, The Amazing Spider-Man #546, Hulk #1, Jenna Jameson's Shadow Hunter #0, Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles.

Hear Jimmy's tale of the passport photo, drinking with Dean Venture and our round up of the "kind of" Golden Globes.
We also discuss the Wonder Woman Playboy cover "controversy", what's happening with some of the superhero films, and wish The Smurfs a big happy 50th Smurfday! Smurf off!


Episode 122 - Best of 2007

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Reviews
Gravel #0, The Misadventures of Clark and Jefferson #1, The End League #1, Shark Man #1

It's our "Best of 2007" show! Raph joins us in studio to share in our best picks of the year. We give Heidi MacDonald of The Beat a call and get her opinions as well. And we meticulously go through our "Best of..." list and break it all down for you. Special thanks to Iz for the voice over work!


CNI One Shot - Lost

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Another CNI One Shot!  A special LOST podcast with actors Michael Emerson (Ben Linus), Carrie Preston (Emily Linus) and fellow podcaster Jay from The Lost Podcast with Jay & Jack.


Episode 121 - Matt Anderson

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Pax Romana #1, Redball 6 #1, Snaked #1, Hulk/Fin Fang Foom one-shot

Jimmy's hungover. Joe is not. Hear tales of debauchery! Jay (The Lost Podcast with Jay & Jack) and Colleen (The Metrobuzz Podcast), the First Couple of Podcasting, join us in studio for all of the madness.  And, Matt Anderson (White Picket Fences) gets a call from us to discuss the recent mini-series and upcoming digest.


Episode 120 - Stephen Lindsey

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Reviews
The Long Count #1, The Incredible Hulk (Herc) #112, Doctor Who Classics #1

CNI recovers from holiday cheer to bring you this classic Christmas special. A carol is sung, reviews are done, news is covered. Stephen Lindsay (Jesus Hates Zombies) joins us to discuss his great anthology. Jesus, zombies, Xmas? It all goes together!
And...It's A Wonderful Podcast!


Episode 119 - Sinestro Corps Recap

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Reviews
Ultimate Iron Man II #1, Bat Lash #1, Hybrid Bastards #1

Kevin Conn joins us in studio to discuss the recent big Green Lantern storyline. The Fresh Prince of Dead Air makes an appearance as well recapping I AM LEGEND. And...Alan "Happy" Moore joins us by phone to read us his new Christmas story. News, Top 3, speaker balls, Liefeld man-boobs and Zuzu's petals!


Episode 118 - Anime Fest 2007

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Reviews
The Ultimates 3: #1, Northlanders #1, Infinite Horizon #1

Lotsa Jimmy birthday talk! Hear about the festivities, guests, presents, etc. Special call ins too. And...WHERE WAS JOE?!! Jimmy talks about his podcast infidelity since he appeared on other shows this week. Mike Cho joins us in studio to recap the recent NY Anime Fest.


Episode 117 - Faith Erin Hicks

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Reviews
Dan Dare #1, Archibald Saves Christmas #1, Dock Walloper #1

Christmas talk, Heroes finale, Jimmy's pre-birthday stuff and a mistaken identity in text. Lotsa news including SNAP! Faith Erin Hick joins us to discuss her recently released graphic novel, Zombies Calling, as well as killer seagulls, Halifax and bad phone connections. And...holiday bargains!


Episode 116

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Reviews
Angel: After the Fall #1, Midknight #1, Scream #1

Banter, reviews, news, feedback, special messages, Top 3 and learn what a nerd hickey is!


Episode 115

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Reviews
Captain Marvel #1, Badger Bull #1, World of Warcraft #1

Because you demanded it...more banter!


Episode 114 - Mike Norton

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Reviews
Fearless #1, Venus #1, Division 18: The Union of Novelty Costumed Peformers #1

Joe's birthday special! Super-sized for his pleasure. Because you demanded it, more Joe and Jimmy banter!  Plus,  after months of trying, we finally got him. Ladies and Gentleman, CNI presents...Mike Norton. And a surprise guest as well! And a naked man!


Episode 113

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Reviews
Kyle Baker's Special Forces #1, Justice Society of America #10, X-Men: Messiah Complex #1.

The strike is on! And we got nothing. Just reviews, news, feedback and more!


Episode 112 - 2007 Halloween Special

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Marvel Zombies 2 #1, XXXombies #1, Proof #1, Neozoic #1

It's our annual Halloween special! There's no Great Pumpkin, but we got lots of other special guests. The Meanies (Iz & Rich) join us in studio from Wales along with a live audience. Blair Butler (G4TV) joins in the fun to discuss Halloween costumes, Heroes and scary movies. We also have web comic wonderkid, Jenny Romanchuk (The Zombie Hunters) on to tell us all about her zombielicious web comic!


Episode 111

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Reviews
Abyss #1, Cory Doctorow's Futuristic Tales of the Here and Now #1, Looking for Group #1, The Sword #1

We take the week off from interviewing (since they cancelled at the last minute!) and just yak about movies, comics, news and more!


Episode 110 - Birmingham Con and SPX Recap

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Reviews
Brawl #1, Graveslinger #1, Atomic Robo #1

Just when you thought convention season was over... 

Dave & Barry from the Geek Syndicate podcast (the REAL one) and loyal listeners Iz & Karl join us to give us their recaps of the recent Birmingham comic convention in the U.K. Also, we give the amazing Heidi MacDonald (The Beat) a call to give us her thoughts on SPX (Small Press Expo) held last weekend.


Episode 109 - Blair Butler

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Reviews
Omega The Unknown #1, The Vinyl Underground #1, Wolverine Annual.

She's baaa-aack!  Blair Butler (G4TV, Fresh Ink) returns for another exciting edition of Blair's Bits!  We talk comics, movies and video games. 


Episode 108

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Reviews
The Punisher Annual, All-Star Batman & Robin, The Boy Wonder #7, The Immortal Iron Fist Annual.

We introduce a new segment called CNI Dog-gy Treats. Where we reward, YOU, the listener! Who's the first lucky listener? Tune in to find out!


Episode 107 - Steve Rude Part2

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Reviews
JLA/Hitman #1, The Umbrella Academy #1, Frank Cho's Jungle Girl #1, Superman/Doomsday DVD (kind of...)

A special report, a recap of a trip, revenge against a fellow podcaster and part 2 of Steve Rude.


Episode 106 - Steve Rude Part1

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Reviews
Suicide Squad #1, Parade (with fireworks) #1, Potter's Field #1

Steve Rude joins us in a 2 part interview to discuss Nexus, The Moth, Rude Dude productions and the crazy Alex Toth among other great stories! It's The Dude unleashed!


CNI One Shot!: Even More Baltimore

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In the first of many, we offer you a CNI One-Shot! These will be special shows released on Saturdays every now and then. There will be no set format or theme. Today's CNI One-Shot! Even More Baltimore is more interviews from the Baltimore Comic-Con. Jimmy sits down with Paul Pope and James Jean right after their panel to discuss their work and friendship. He also has a chat with Dustin Harbin, an organizer for Heroes Con.


Episode 105 - Baltimore Con Wrap Up

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Reviews
Infinity Inc. #1, Strange Cases #1, Sorrow #1

It's the Baltimore Comic-Con wrap up! Jimmy was there and has many a tale to spin. Famed colorist and professor Jose Villarubia joins us to discuss his extensive work in the comics field and his tenure as professor at MICA (Maryland Institute College of Art). Some of the MICA students join in on the fun as well!


Episode 104 - Jim Lee

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Reviews
The Mice Templar #1, The Last Fantastic Four Story #1, The Four Horseman #1.

After a 2 year absence from CNI, Jim Lee joins us from San Diego to discuss his work in all aspects of the comic book medium.


Episode 103 - Fred Chao & a BBQ!

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Batman/Lobo: Deadly Serious #1, Halo Uprising #1, The Surreal Adventures of Edgar Allan Poo #1, Mouse Guard: Winter 1152.

It's another recording in front of a live audience! We have an impromptu BBQ at the studio and Fred Chao (Johnny Hiro) joins us to discuss all things Asian and Michael Jackson.


Episode 102 - TCAF Feedback

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Reviews
Booster Gold #1, Killing Girl #1, 4th Horseman #1, Doctor Strange Animated DVD.

Paul Pope, Jamie Tanner and Chris Butcher (The Beguiling in Toronto) join us to discuss their experiences at the recent Toronto Comic Arts Festival!


Episode 101

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Flash Gordon on Sci-Fi, Black Adam: The Dark Age #1, Army of Darkness: From the Ashes #1, and The Clockwork Girl #0.

Still recovering from Episode 100, so no interviews this week. A ton of news and feedback though!


Episode 100!

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Reviews
The Metal Men Vol.3#1, Shanna the She Devil #1, Iron & the Maiden #1

The big event has arrived!  Episode 100, recorded with a live audience in NYC.  Special guest interviews with: Jimmy Palmiotti, Heidi MacDonald, John Lucas, Paul Pope & John Cassaday.

Even more!  Swing over to our Libsyn page to get the complete archive.

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