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At New York Comic Con, Jimmy had a chance to sit down with legendary comic creator Rob Liefeld. They talked about YOUNGBLOOD coming back, livestreaming, his podcast ROBSERVATIONS, founding Image, his famous Levi’s commercial, proposing to his wife in comic book form, Deadpool, favorite comics, Alan Moore and so much more. Rob’s enthusiasm and love for the comics industry is the best and he shows it in this lovely and lively chat! Come back over the next few weeks to hear all of the great interviews Jimmy and Producer Joe got at NYCC! www.comicnewsinsider.com

Jimmy and Producer Joe went to New York Comic Con (NYCC) and got tons of coverage for your listening pleasure. 8 interviews total and 1 press room. Jimmy chatted with Jeremy Haun, Rob Liefeld, Inaki & Roy Miranda, Colleen AF Venable and David Wondrich. He also did the press room for the upcoming Peacock spy thriller series THE COPENHAGEN TEST where he talked to star/producer Simi Liu, creator co-showrunner Thomas Brandon and co-showrunner Jennifer Yale. Producder Joe interviewed Jon Allen, Kazimir Lee and Derrick & Phillip Rohlfing of Patch Notes Apparel. Jimmy gives his possibly too lengthy recap of the whole show waxing on about attendance, design, cartoonists, exhibitors, cosplay, food, new changes, suggested improvements and more. In this episode, you’ll hear his interview with the Miranda Brothers about their new book ARCADIA w/ Ignition Press, other comic work, Inaki’s stunning art, Roy’s rap career, etc. Come back over the next few weeks to hear all of the great interviews they got at NYCC! www

Jimmy and Producer Joe welcome ReedPop Event Manager Chris D’Lando to talk about this week’s New York Comic Con! He tells them about fun new changes, keeping comics a centerpiece, favorite celebs he’s met, advice for con attendees and more. Jimmy and Joe also talk about what they want to check out, tease some planned interviews, hidden eating spots, etc. If you see them running around, make sure you say hi!

Jimmy went to Small Press Expo (SPX) the weekend of September 13th/14th in Bethesda, MD. He got 10 interviews overall with Ngozi Ukazu, Nicole Goux, Maria & Peter Hoey, Jonathan Baylis, Deb JJ Lee, Stepanka Jislova, Briana Loewinsohn, Natalie Norris, Kit Anderson and Juniper Kim. In this final SPX episode, Jimmy sits down with Deb JJ Lee to discuss some recent work including DEATH FIDDLES AND WE DANCE, THE OTHER SIDE OF TOMORROW, having a mural up in NYC and more. 

Jimmy went to Small Press Expo (SPX) the weekend of September 13th/14th in Bethesda, MD. He got 10 interviews overall with Ngozi Ukazu, Nicole Goux, Maria & Peter Hoey, Jonathan Baylis, Deb JJ Lee, Stepanka Jislova, Briana Loewinsohn, Natalie Norris, Kit Anderson and Juniper Kim. In this episode, Briana Loewinsohn chats about her book RAISED BY GHOSTS, using all the notes/diary entries she kept since school days in the book, wanting to be seen and more. 

Jimmy went to Small Press Expo (SPX) the weekend of September 13th/14th in Bethesda, MD. He got 10 interviews overall with Ngozi Ukazu, Nicole Goux, Maria & Peter Hoey, Jonathan Baylis, Deb JJ Lee, Stepanka Jislova, Briana Loewinsohn, Natalie Norris, Kit Anderson and Juniper Kim. In this episode, Jimmy is joined by his pal Jonathan Baylis. They talk about his comic series So Buttons including the recent Eisner nominated issue #14, how he finds artists, telling personal stories so well and more. 

Jimmy went to Small Press Expo (SPX) the weekend of September 13th/14th in Bethesda, MD. He got 10 interviews overall with Ngozi Ukazu, Nicole Goux, Maria & Peter Hoey, Jonathan Baylis, Deb JJ Lee, Stepanka Jislova, Briana Loewinsohn, Natalie Norris, Kit Anderson and Juniper Kim. In this episode, Juniper Kim joins Jimmy to discuss her Fulbright scholarship that took her to South Korea for 10 months last year, the art book she made from her drawings/notes, Korean traditions and more. 

Reviews: Batman vol 4 #1, Good As Dead #1, Superman #28 & 29, Marvel/DC: Deadpool/Batman #1 (One Shot), Murder Podcast #1, Skinbreaker #1, Powers 25 #1, X-Men Of Apocalypse Alpha #1, Gen V s2, Haunted Hotel s1, Pokemon Concierge s1 pt2, The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon s3, Wednesday s2 pt2 We interrupt this SPX coverage for some overdue reviews! Due to the SPX convention, Jimmy is a bit behind in reviews so decides to cover some comic books, TV & streaming.  ATTENTION: Our current host, Typepad, is shutting down and has given subscribers until September 30th. So we are moving to Squarespace. Producer Joe is working hard on it and the sleek and streamlined site will be ready before the deadline. 

Jimmy went to Small Press Expo (SPX) the weekend of September 13th/14th in Bethesda, MD. He got 10 interviews overall with Ngozi Ukazu, Nicole Goux, Maria & Peter Hoey, Jonathan Baylis, Deb JJ Lee, Stepanka Jislova, Briana Loewinsohn, Natalie Norris, Kit Anderson and Juniper Kim. In this episode, you'll hear him talk with Natalie Norris who discusses a few of her mini-comics, the status of Dear Mini 2, finding happiness while still suffering from trauma and more. 

Jimmy went to Small Press Expo (SPX) the weekend of September 13th/14th in Bethesda, MD. He got 10 interviews overall with Ngozi Ukazu, Nicole Goux, Maria & Peter Hoey, Jonathan Baylis, Deb JJ Lee, Stepanka Jislova, Briana Loewinsohn, Natalie Norris, Kit Anderson and Juniper Kim. In this episode, you'll hear his chats with Kit Anderson and Stepanka Jislova. Kit talks about her new book SECOND SHIFT, fave sci-fi, the dangers of AI & more. Stepanka discusses her book HEARTCORE, figuring out ways to not repeat mistakes in relationships, graphic medicine, etc.  ATTENTION: Our current host, Typepad, is shutting down and has given subscribers until September 30th. So we are moving to Squarespace. Producer Joe is working hard on it and the sleek and streamlined site will be ready before the deadline. 

Jimmy went to Small Press Expo (SPX) the weekend of September 13th/14th in Bethesda, MD. He got 10 interviews overall with Ngozi Ukazu, Nicole Goux, Maria & Peter Hoey, Jonathan Baylis, Deb JJ Lee, Stepanka Jislova, Briana Loewinsohn, Natalie Norris, Kit Anderson and Juniper Kim. In this episode, you'll hear him talk with Nicole Goux about her new graphic novel THIS PLACE KILLS ME, working with Mariko Tamaki, art technique & more.  ATTENTION: Our current host, Typepad, is shutting down and has given subscribers until September 30th. So we are moving to Squarespace. Producer Joe is working hard on it and the sleek and streamlined site will be ready before the deadline. 

Jimmy went to Small Press Expo (SPX) the weekend of September 13th/14th in Bethesda, MD. He got 10 interviews overall with Ngozi Ukazu, Nicole Goux, Maria & Peter Hoey, Jonathan Baylis, Deb JJ Lee, Stepanka Jislova, Briana Loewinsohn, Natalie Norris, Kit Anderson and Juniper Kim. In this episode, you'll hear his super fun talk with sibling cartoonists Maria & Peter Hoey. They talk about their latest and 10th edition of their Coin-Op series called Wet Cement. It currently smashed their Kickstarter goal on its first day so go jump at supporting them to secure your copy. They also chat about music, the significance of 2 of their original characters, how they work together and more.  ATTENTION: Our current host, Typepad, is shutting down and has given subscribers until September 30th. So we are moving to Squarespace. Producer Joe is working hard on it and the sleek and streamlined site will be ready before the deadline. 

Comic News Insider: Episode 1648 is now available for free download! Click on the link or follow on Spotify/subscribe on iTunes! Jimmy went to Small Press Expo (SPX) the weekend of September 13th/14th in Bethesda, MD. He got 10 interviews overall with Ngozi Ukazu, Nicole Goux, Maria & Peter Hoey, Jonathan Baylis, Deb JJ Lee, Stepanka Jislova, Briana Loewinsohn, Natalie Norris, Kit Anderson and Juniper Kim. In this episode, you'll hear his delightful talk with Ngozi Ukazu about her new book FLIP, love of Blue Beetle, stand-up comedy & more! Jimmy also gives his overall recap of the convention with regards to organization, attendance, exhibitors, etc.  ATTENTION: Our current host, Typepad, is shutting down and has given subscribers until September 30th. So we are moving to Squarespace. Producer Joe is working hard on it and the sleek and streamlined site will be ready before the deadline. 

Jimmy is off to Small Press Expo (SPX) this weekend in Bethesda, MD. As usual, he has several interviews lined up and will tell you all about them! In an extended Top 3, he also does some mini-reviews of many graphic novels/comics/zines he read to prep for those interviews.  Jimmy also gives a brief bit about the current CNI website woes. Our current host, Typepad, is shutting down and has given subscribers 30 days. So we are moving to Squarespace. More details in the episode. As always, thanks for listening! Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening! 

Reviews: Peacemaker s2, Twisted Metal s2 finale, Fixed, Red Sonja All the San Diego Comic Con coverage is done! In this episode, you'll hear Jimmy's recap of the awesome Anime NYC show held at the Javits Center over a week ago. How has it continued to grow? What was the crowd like? Does it really have the best food options inside the con? Tune in to find out!  Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening! 

Reviews: Kevin Smith Presents: Archie Meets Jay and Silent Bob, Alien: Earth, Revival s1 finale It's Flame Con time again! Jimmy attended the annual LGBTQ+ comic show over the weekend and gives his recap on it all from the exhibitors, crowd, spacing, panels, guests, organization and more. He also interviews voice over actor extraordinaire JP Karliak. They talk about his work in the recent SMURFS, film, voicing Morph in X-MEN '97, Wile E. Coyote, Boss Baby, Queer Vox, why Skeletor is his white whale and more. We will continue our massive San Diego Comic Con coverage next episode! Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening! 

Jimmy survived another San Diego Comic Con! 14 interviews and 2 press rooms. Phew! In this final episode from SDCC, you'll hear from some of the cast/creatives behind HAZBIN HOTEL & HELLUVA BOSS. Creator/showrunner Vivienne Medrano shares her thoughts on the upcoming seasons, how they got picked up and if she'd like to see them as live musicals. Erika and Amir talk about their roles on  Hazbin Hotel and the musicality of it all. Brandon and Richard chat about their roles on Helluva Boss and what to expect with the move to Prime Video.  That is it for our SDCC coverage! Please go back and check out the massive amount of interviews that Jimmy did there. And as always, we'll see you there next year!  Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening! 

Jimmy survived another San Diego Comic Con! 14 interviews and 2 press rooms. Phew! In this episode, you'll hear some of Jimmy's cosplay friends. Marta, Steph, Courtney, Heidi and Mary hung with Jimmy on the last night of Comic Con to give their overall thoughts of the show. Attendance, panels, activation sites, exhibitors, celebrities, hotels and of course, cosplay! They also give some great advice on some needed improvements for the show. Always a delight to hang with these wonderful friends! Only one more SDCC interview special left. Come back and hear them all!  Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening! 

Jimmy survived another San Diego Comic Con! 14 interviews and 2 press rooms. Phew! In this episode, you'll hear from Comic-Con Museum Executive Director Rita Vandergaw. Rita talks about the goals of the museum, exhibitions, favorite movies and more. Only a couple of more SDCC interview specials including the press room he did for TV shows HAZBIN HOTEL & HELLUVA BOSS. Come back and hear them all!  Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening! 

Jimmy survived another San Diego Comic Con! 14 interviews and 2 press rooms. Phew! In this episode, you'll hear from filmmaker Ashley Maria. Ashley talks about her short films, anxiety, musicals and more. Over the next week, you'll hear Jimmy's talk with Rita Vandergaw. You'll also hear the press room he did for TV shows HAZBIN HOTEL & HELLUVA BOSS. Come back and hear them all!  Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!