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Comic News Insider

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Comics
New York Comic Con
Thought Bubble Festival
San Diego Comic Con
John Cassaday
Mental Health
K-Pop
Heroes Con
X-Men
San Diego Comic-Con
DC Comics
Comic Books
K-Pop Demon Hunters
Comic Book Industry
Kingston Independent Comic Expo
Graphic Novels
Cosplay
Comic Con
Animation
George Takei

The podcast for everything comic book, animation, sci-fi and pop culture. Hosted by Jimmy Aquino & a rotating panel of co-hosts, CNI is your weekly dose of industry news, reviews and interviews. Past guests include: Stan Lee, John Romita, Sr., Jerry Robinson, Brian K. Vaughan, Ed Brubaker, Matt Fraction, John Cassaday, Paul Pope, Darwyne Cooke, JM Dematteis, Steve Niles, Garth Ennis, Steve Rude, K... more

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Latest Episodes

Reviews: Junk Punch #1, The Ring: The Man Who Beat the Man #1, The Vampire Lestat, Mortal Kombat II.

Jimmy is off to Heroes Con this weekend! Interviews lined up, dinners reserved and friends to be seen! He can't wait to return to one of his favori... more

Reviews: Absolute Green Arrow #1, Lobo #1-3, Spider-Noir, Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu

Jimmy is still doing a little catch-up but is here to bring you some reviews and suggestions. He's madly prepping for Heroes Con next weekend as well. Th... more

Reviews: The Boys s5​, Daredevil Born Again s2​, Invincible s4, Mating Season s1​, Rick and Morty s9e1, Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord s1, Stranger Things: Tales from '85, Hoppers​, The Punisher: One Last Kill, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie

Jimmy wat... more

Reviews: Chicken Heart, The Last Time We Spoke: A Story of Loss​, Don't Be A Fucking Marshmallow: An Illustrated Guide to Revolution, The Shadower, MAD About DC #1, Eye Lie Popeye, Royals #1 & 2.

Jimmy read some good comics over the past couple of ... more

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Recent Guests

Sam Sattin
Author, writer for Unico series
Scholastic
Episode: Episode 1712 - Sam Sattin!
Suejee Lee
Artist and publisher, founder of First Hold (Rizograf Project)
First Hold / Rizograf Project
Episode: Episode 1709 - KICx: Suejee Lee!
Dean Haspiel
Comic artist and creator of Antimatter and Real Life Comics
Cosmic Lion Productions / Real Life Comics
Episode: Episode 1707 - KICx: Dean Haspiel!
Roxenne Contreras
Local artist and zine creator at Kingston Independent Comic Expo (KICX)
KICX / Roxenne Contreras
Episode: Episode 1706 - KICx: Roxenne Contreras!
Brenden Fletcher
Cartoonist and writer, guest on the episode
DC Comics (Gotham Academy), various projects
Episode: Episode 1705 - Kingston Independent Comic Expo (KICx) Recap! Interview w/ Brenden Fletcher!
Jesse Mechanic
Cartoonist and author of The Last Time We Spoke; graphic memoir creator
Street Noise Books
Episode: Episode 1703 - MoCCA Fest: Jesse Mechanic!
Morgan Boecher
Cartoonist and author of Chicken Heart (Street Noise Books)
Street Noise Books
Episode: Episode 1702 - MoCCA Fest: Morgan Boecher!
Maria Hoey
Graphic novelist and collaborator
Hoey duo (The Shadower)
Episode: Episode 1701 - MoCCA Fest Recap! Interview w/ Maria & Peter Hoey!
Peter Hoey
Graphic novelist and collaborator
Hoey duo (The Shadower)
Episode: Episode 1701 - MoCCA Fest Recap! Interview w/ Maria & Peter Hoey!

Hosts

Jimmy Aquino
Co-host and primary host of a long-running comics/entertainment podcast with insider access to creators and industry events.
Joe Gonzalez
Producer and co-host involved in interviews, show logistics, and production coordination.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 121 ratings
  • Nerd Curious

    I love that this show brings everyone in with their infectious love of this genre: I learn a lot and laugh a lot!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mandykaps
    United States2 years ago
  • One of the very best!

    One of the most friendly, consistent, committed, and well researched comic podcasts around.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bad@Geography
    United Kingdom8 years ago
  • Leaving a 5 star review

    Nothing but LOVE!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Vichus Smith
    United States8 years ago
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    Lagu

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nike ardilla
    Indonesia10 years ago
  • Brilliant podcast focusing on Comics and Pop Culture

    Fantastic podcast hosted by Jimmy Aquino. Fast paced and great for quick weekly overview. Great for commute!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MarcusQ
    United Kingdom10 years ago

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Episode 1706 - KICx: Roxenne Contreras!
Q: What does representation mean to you in your work?
Roxenne describes representation as validating diverse identities and experiences, especially for the Latin community, and sees comics as a medium to tell those stories with authenticity and personal connection.
Episode 1707 - KICx: Dean Haspiel!
Q: How is Antimatter shaping up and where can backers expect it to ship?
Antimatter debuted at the Kingston show and will begin backing shipments next week, with Real Life Comics backers receiving material around August and a fall mass market hardcover around September.
Episode 1702 - MoCCA Fest: Morgan Boecher!
Q: Did you have a theater background, and how did that influence your comics work?
Booth discusses his background in theater and marketing at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, highlighting how storytelling, screen-like marketing, and visual design inform his approach to comics and making the work accessible and engaging.
Episode 1702 - MoCCA Fest: Morgan Boecher!
Q: What is Chicken Heart about, and where did the idea come from?
Chicken Heart follows a closeted trans stand-up who attends a funeral for his aunt and confronts his own identity, with the title inspired by a moment of clarity during the character's journey and by real-life influences around trans spaces.
Episode 1699 - MoCCA Preview! Interview w/ Caitlin Du!
Q: What do you have planned at MoCCA?
I'll be tabling with Yuki Lee at Table 32, featuring Mecha Cat along with new comics, prints, and some enamel pins, plus I'm doing a Carousel panel reading.

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1. Sam Sattin
2. Suejee Lee
3. Dean Haspiel
4. Roxenne Contreras
5. Brenden Fletcher
6. Jesse Mechanic
7. Morgan Boecher
8. Maria Hoey

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