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Jimmy went to New York Comic Con (NYCC) last week and got about 12 interviews and 1 press room. Producer Joe even got an interview in! In this episode, you'll hear from Greg Pak but it WASN'T at NYCC! Greg and Jimmy decided to chat post-NYCC away from the madness. They met in Central Park here in NYC and had a lovely chat about Greg's prolific work on comics like DARTH VADER, MECH CADETS, WHO BELONGS? DEADLY HANDS OF KUNG-FU, CITY BOY, etc. They also talked about the Netflix animated series MECH CADETS based on his comics, the Amadeus Cho action figure and his photography. Always a delightful catch-up. Post interview, Greg surprised Jimmy with an impromptu photo shoot! Look for Jimmy to be walking the runways of fashion week very soon. Enjoy! Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!

Jimmy went to New York Comic Con (NYCC) last week and got about 12 interviews and 1 press room. Producer Joe even got an interview in! In this episode, you'll hear from Jimmy's pal Colleen AF Venable. When the 2 of them get together, there is always a ton of laughs. They talked at length about her very popular series KATIE THE CATSITTER, THE SWAYZE YEAR, naming a billion different cats, working with animals in Australia, fave entertainment at the moment and more. Always such a blast catching up with Colleen! We hope you enjoyed all of our coverage at NYCC! Lots of great interviews to be sure. Jimmy is already madly preparing to head to the UK for the Thought Bubble Festival. And rest assured, he'll be getting many an interview there as well. Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!

Jimmy went to New York Comic Con (NYCC) last week and got about 12 interviews and 1 press room. Producer Joe even got an interview in! In this episode, you'll hear from the "Britain's Queen of gothic folk horror" Sarah Gordon. Our mutual pal Kieron Gillen bestowed that moniker upon Sarah and he is so right. Jimmy had met (well re-met) Sarah last year in the UK at the Thought Bubble festival but only recently read her work. (That she had kindly gifted to him. BAD JIMMY!). VICIOUS CREATURES is one of the most incredible and beautiful graphic novels he has read in a long time. They discuss the book, inspirations, expressly detailed art style, use of color, when she realized she loved horror, making grotesque things beautiful, Mr. Blobby, Adam Ant and so much more. A lengthy, fun, informative and delightful conversation! Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!

Jimmy went to New York Comic Con (NYCC) last week and got about 12 interviews and 1 press room. Producer Joe even got an interview in! In this episode, you'll hear 2 interviews. Producer Joe chatted with author Hugh Howey about his mega-hit sci-fi series SILO and more. Jimmy chatted with old podcast wife Erica Schultz about her multiple works in the er...works. Super prolific nowadays, they talk about her work on HALLOW'S EVE, MOON KNIGHT, DAREDEVIL, SPAWN, etc. Thanks to both! Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!

Jimmy went to New York Comic Con (NYCC) last week and got about 12 interviews and 1 press room. Producer Joe even got an interview in! In this episode, you'll hear from one of Jimmy's fellow Filipinos on this here Filipino American History Month. Arielle Jovellanos returns to the podcast to talk about her recent hit book GIRL TAKING OVER: A LOIS LANE STORY, her new self-published comic JUST A SPELL, musical theater, favorite characters and more. Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!

Jimmy went to New York Comic Con (NYCC) last week and got about 12 interviews and 1 press room. Producer Joe even got an interview in! In this episode, you'll hear from some of Jimmy's fellow Filipinos on this here Filipino American History Month. First, Jimmy follows up with his Kwento Comics interviews from SDCC and chats with Meriden Angeles about the new Kickstarter, new publisher and Meriden's acting career. He also talked to Rev Valdez about his adorable children's book BUNSO MEETS A MUMU, Filipino myths and fave foods. Thanks to both! Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!

Jimmy went to New York Comic Con (NYCC) last week and got about 12 interviews and 1 press room. Producer Joe even got an interview in! In this episode, Jimmy covered the press room for Audible's new audio original series SLAYERS: A BUFFYVERSE STORY. Many of the original BTVS cast are back to do the voices. In this room were Amber Benson, Christopher Golden, Charisma Carpenter, Emma Caulfield Ford, James Marsters, James Charles Leary, Juliet Landau and newcomer Laya DeLeon Hayes. Everyone was so happy to return to their roles and play in the familiar world. Super fun time! BAD SOUND WARNING! Attention: No idea why or how but there was a lot of interference during the press room. We're so upset as it was such a joyful time. Producer Joe was going to scrap it but we thought we should at least let the loyal fans hear what they can and decide if they want to bear with the technical problems. Massive apologies. We're just as disappointed. But we hope you can enjoy. Also, get a hold of us! Email Facebook Comic New

Jimmy went to New York Comic Con (NYCC) last week and got about 12 interviews and 1 press room. Producer Joe even got an interview in! In this episode, you'll hear from Twisted Sister front man Dee Snider and writer Si Spurrier! Jimmy got 10 minutes in a 1:1 with metal rocker Dee Snider to chat about his new graphic novel HE'S NOT GONNA TAKE IT. They talk about how he got into music, his appearance before Congress taking on the PMRC, the effect it had on the band and more. Jimmy also talked to pal Si Spurrier about his plentiful comic work and what's to expect in THE FLASH, why Nightcrawler stars in UNCANNY SPIDER-MAN, CODA, etc. Thanks to both! Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!

Jimmy went to New York Comic Con (NYCC) last week and got about 12 interviews and 1 press room. Producer Joe even got an interview in! In this episode, you'll hear from Sweeney Boo and Soo Lee. Jimmy chats to Sweeney about her work on HARLEY QUINN, her original graphic novel OVER MY DEAD BODY and the upcoming sequel, love of witches, K-dramas, favorite cheeses and more. Jimmy also talks to Soo Lee about her prolific work on such titles as MALEFICENT, STAR WARS, DC/RWBY, vampires, Asian representation and more. Sweeney and Soo host a podcast together called SPILL YOUR GUTS and they both chat a bit about what they talk about on it including mental health, personal lives, advice for fellow cartoonists, etc. Thanks to both for such great interviews! Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!

Jimmy went to New York Comic Con (NYCC) last week and got about 12 interviews and 1 press room. Producer Joe even got an interview in! Fun, exhausting, exciting, crowded, vibrant, and more. Jimmy is super tired from all the activities and festivities but happy to bring you the awesome coverage he got. In this episode, he gives his overall recap of the show. Good to bad. Happy to sad. Sane to mad. Lame to rad. Er...mom to dad? You'll hear it all! Jimmy talks to the amazing Gene Luen Yang about his new graphic novel series THE BOOKS OF CLASH, SHANG-CHI, upcoming graphic novel LUNAR NEW YEAR LOVE STORY, the AMERICAN BORN CHINESE television show and more. Please continue to come back over the next few weeks to hear more interviews from the likes of Soo Lee, Sweeney Boo, Arielle Jovellanos, Rev Valdez, Meriden Angeles (Kwento Comics), Sarah Gordon, Colleen AF Venable, Erica Schultz, Dee Snider, Si Spurrier and Hugh Howey. And in the SLAYERS: A BUFFYVERSE STORY press room was Amber Benson, Christopher Golden, Cha

Reviews: Adventure Time: Fionna and Cake s1 finale, Ahsoka s1 finale, Gen V s1 premiere, Loki s2 premiere, The Venture Bros: Radiant is the Blood of the Baboon Heart   Some reviews and an NYCC preview! Thanks to reviewers Steph, Melissa, Edie and Producer Joe! Jimmy gives his thoughts on the upcoming New York Comic Con and his plans for the it. Scheduled interviews, press rooms, visiting friends, advice for exhibitors/artists (hint: take breaks!) and more. If you are going, what are you looking forward to the most at NYCC? If you see Jimmy, say HI!!   Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!

Reviews: COMICS: Alligator Loki #1, Batman and Robin Vol 3 #1, Black Sight #1, Creepshow Vol 2 #1, Rare Flavours #1, Uncanny Spider-Man #1. TV: Moving finale, The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon s1 premiere. Film: No One Will Save You, Once Upon A Crime   We interrupt this SPX interview coverage with a quick review special! Comics, TV, and film are all represented. Thanks to my reviewers Marta, Jon, Melissa, Ricky, Edie, Courtney and Emily! Did you read or watch any of these? If so, what are your thoughts?   Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!

Jimmy went to SPX in Bethesda, MD. He got 14 interviews which you'll be able to hear over this month and last. A truly great showcase of small press and independent creators. In this episode, Jimmy talks to 2 super talented cartoonists. First, he chats with Spanish cartoonist Ana Penyas about her award winning work WE'RE ALL JUST FINE, what is was like being the first woman to win the Spanish National Comic Award in Spain, involving her grandmothers in the work about their lives, how her surroundings in Valencia influence her work and more. Jimmy also talked to old friend Miss Lasko-Gross about her newest book HENNI 2, where it left off after the first book, Henni's continuing journey, other work like DRAWING POWER and ELLA THE ENGINEER, teaching comics and more. This is the final SPX interview special! Go back and check out all the other interviews Jimmy did if you missed them. Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!

Jimmy went to SPX in Bethesda, MD. He got 14 interviews which you'll be able to hear over this month and into next. A truly great showcase of small press and independent creators. In this episode, Jimmy talks to Mylo Choy. They talk about Mylo's graphic novel MIDDLE DISTANCE: A GRAPHIC MEMOIR. They chat about the importance of running in their life, what it was like to create their first graphic novel, finding humor in serious moments, their work as a musician and more. Come back for interviews with Ana Penyas, and Miss Lasko-Gross. Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!

Jimmy went to SPX in Bethesda, MD. He got 14 interviews which you'll be able to hear over this month and into next. A truly great showcase of small press and independent creators. In this episode, Jimmy talks to M.S. Harness. They discuss her recent work TIME UNDER TENSION, artist struggles, dabbling in sex work and dealing weed, the joys of working out, beanie baby Titanic and more. Come back for interviews with Mylo Choy, Ana Penyas, and Miss Lasko-Gross. Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!

Jimmy went to SPX in Bethesda, MD. He got 14 interviews which you'll be able to hear over this month and into next. A truly great showcase of small press and independent creators. In this episode, Jimmy talks to old pal and con buddy Monica Gallagher. They chat about the return of Ass Room...uh...Assassin Roommate, Bonnie N. Collide, cryptids, spies, etc. Generally just catching up and making one another laugh as they usually do. Come back for interviews with M.S. Harkness, Mylo Choy, Ana Penyas, and Miss Lasko-Gross. Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!

Jimmy went to SPX in Bethesda, MD. He got 14 interviews which you'll be able to hear over this month and into next. A truly great showcase of small press and independent creators. In this episode, Jimmy talks to German cartoonist Reinhard Kleist. They spoke about his latest work STARMAN: BOWIE'S STARDUST YEARS, why he decided to do a book on Bowie, some quirky and outrageous Bowie facts he discovered, what to expect in part 2, doing art with a live band and more. Come back for interviews Monica Gallagher, M.S. Harkness, Mylo Choy, Ana Penyas, and Miss Lasko-Gross. Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!

Jimmy went to SPX in Bethesda, MD. He got 14 interviews which you'll be able to hear over this month and into next. A truly great showcase of small press and independent creators. In this episode, Jimmy talks to Colleen Madden. They talk about her super cute and funny first graphic novel SHELLEY FRANKENSTEIN!:COWPIGGY. It's the first in what Jimmy thinks will be a very successful series. They also chat about being actors, the improv scene in Chicago, Young Frankenstein, working with Mariah Carey on a children's Christmas book and more. Come back for interviews from Reinhard Kleist, Monica Gallagher, M.S. Harkness, Mylo Choy, Ana Penyas, and Miss Lasko-Gross. Stay tuned for more SPX interviews coming! Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!  

Jimmy went to SPX over the weekend in Bethesda, MD. He got 14 interviews which you'll be able to hear over the next few weeks. A truly great showcase of small press and independent creators. You get 2 interviews in this episode! First up is Nicole Goux. Jimmy and Nicole talk bout her graphic novel PET PEEVES, the aimlessness of youth and why the book is considered horror (no spoilers though). They also talk about her work on SHADOW OF THE BATGIRL, FUCK OFF SQUAD and her ukelele/singing hobby. Jimmy also chatted with Gabrielle Ng. They discuss her adorable webcomic EGGMAN COMICS, why she started doing it, the evolution of it, how funny and charming it is and more. Jimmy also asks about her life playing bass in a band! Come back for interviews from Colleen Madden, Reinhard Kleist, Monica Gallagher, M.S. Harkness, Mylo Choy, Ana Penyas, and Miss Lasko-Gross. Stay tuned for more SPX interviews coming! Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!

Jimmy went to SPX over the weekend in Bethesda, MD. He got 14 interviews which you'll be able to hear over the next few weeks. A truly great showcase of small press and independent creators. In this episode, Jimmy talks to 2 amazing cartoonists. First, you'll hear his chat with Natalie Norris. They talk about her incredible graphic novel debut DEAR MINI: A GRAPHIC MEMOIR, PART ONE. They discuss why she decided to be so brutally honest about her trauma, the continued road to healing, a tease for Part Two and more. Jimmy also spoke to Daria Tessler (yes that's her in the gorilla mask) about her new graphic novel SALOME'S LAST DANCE. The absurdity of it, hilarity, inspiration for it, the famous dog playing poker painting(s) and more was mentioned. Both great interviews! Come back for interviews from Nicole Goux, Gabrielle Ng, Colleen Madden, Reinhard Kleist, Monica Gallagher, M.S. Harkness, Mylo Choy, Ana Penyas, and Miss Lasko-Gross. Stay tuned for more SPX interviews coming! Also, get a hold of us! Thanks fo