Reviews: Demonic #1, Iron Man: I Am Iron Man #1, Ultimate Enemy #1

Another big week in TV with the Dollhouse finale, Grammys, and Lost coming back. Plus,thoughts on nerd Oscar nominations. Joe went nerd bowling and Jimmy apparently wasn't invited. News includes: Marvel heroes are good again, New NBC superhero show, Sherlock is better than Lobo, Jedi sneaker pimps, new digs for The Beat and a XXX Batman.

Reviews: Joe the Barbarian #1, Merc #1, Terminus Tales Presents...Platypus vs. Monkey #1 Big week in TV as the boys discuss Conan's last show and the new Syfy series Caprica. Jimmy falls in love with Betty White on the SAG awards while Joe pretends to follow the NFL playoff talk. News includes: Avatar breaks all records, Primeval returns, PS3 hacked, Kevin Smith's new Batman project, Twilight comic, new rings from DC and more! And, Nathan Fillion's hilarious phone message last week caused quite a stir on Whedonesque and Twitter so the boys discuss the reaction both good and bad.

Reviews: Army of Two #1, Omnitarium #1, Weekly World News #1

Finally! The Best of 2009 show is here! Sorry it took so long, but we know you'll love it. We still do our regular show as well, so it's a lengthy one. The boys discuss the Golden Globes, Human Target TV show, and Jimmy saw a sneak peak of the upcoming Pushing Daisies comic!News includes Heroes 4 Haiti, Marvel vs. DC, Captain America Film, new DC weekly series based on DCU online game, new Spider-Man franchise director picked, U.S version of Torchwood and more! Calls galore come in on the hotline giving us listener best picks. Nathan Fillion himself calls to give his favorite movie though we're not sure it's of 2009. The boys go over their many categories and have a wide range of picks in comic books, TV and film!

Reviews: Orc Stain #1, Phantom Double Shot #1 KGB Noir, Siege #1

NBC is shaking up the late night line up and CNI will now be hosting The Tonight Show! Hey, it could happen. Joe saw Saturday Night Live..uh...live and Jimmy is a snitch for the cops. News includes a Spider-Man film reboot, Spider-Man musical back on, DC's Brightest Day, Superheroes wrap it up at the Olympics, Marvel sues for copyright, James Gunn's Super and more! Top 3 and plugs galore.

Reviews: Dreamers, Ex Occultus Badge Of Langavat One-Shot, Lava-Roid #1, Neon Girl #0, Solomon Azua #1, Teddy And The Yeti #1

The boys are back after thwarting the evil plans of Benjamin Linus! New Year's Eve plans are discussed. Joe had his big bash and Jimmy woke up wearing a tutu and rollerskates surrounded by strippers. Again. Jimmy discusses much including seeing Sherlock Holmes, Sara Cox shouting him out again on BBC Radio 1, & his upcoming trip to the UK all the while Joe wonders if he'll ever shut the hell up. They lament and discuss the last David Tennant and Russel T. Davies episodes of Doctor Who. News includes Avatar box office, Bluewater goes Gaga, Captain Jack vs. Doctor Horrible, Captain Picard gets knighted, Marvel/Disney all official, and more!

Reviews: Chimichanga #1, Hellboy Bride Of Hell One Shot, Last Days Of American Crime #1, Sherlock Ninja Curious Case Of The Iron Monkey #1, Unknowns #1

It's the final show of 2009 and the boys go out with a bang! They discuss their Christmas goodies, Doctor Who and send Julia Wertz (The Fart Party) birthday wishes. News includes Indy Comic Book Week, Stan Lee's birthday, Captain America movie, Geoff Johns tweets Green Lantern and the Pope blesses Homer Simpson. Kevin Conn (Lava Roid) calls us to give his thoughts on Indy Comic Book Week as well. Also, a couple of moments of magic happen with some TV characters. We're not sure how it ends up as this was typed up before the show was recorded. Do let us know.

Reviews: Champion One Shot, Complete Alice In Wonderland #1, Forgetless #1, Incorruptible #1, What If Daredevil vs Elektra

It's Christmas time at the CNI Studios. No guest tonight, except maybe Santa. The boys exchange gifts and drink spirits in honor of the Christmas spirit! Jimmy saw Avatar, but Joe didn't. He gives some quick spoiler-free thoughts on it all. News includes Molly Crabapple is one of 50 people remaking New York City according to The New York Observer, Bryan Singer returns to the X-Men franchise and PSP comics are here with the very first audio commentary on Ben Templesmith's Wormwood: Gentleman Corpse. A little Xmas song from CNI is performed for your pleasure/annoyance as well.

Reviews: Anywhere #1, Daytripper #1, God Complex #1, Murderer Pilot Season #1, Wolverine Under The Boardwalk One Shot

John Cassaday Someone else or nobody joins us via Skype to discuss the upcoming episode of Dollhouse that he directed. The guys chat about Jimmy's recent birthday bash and the $600 bottle of wine they all enjoyed. Big congrats to friend of the show (and real friend!) Michael Emerson for his Golden Globe nomination. News includes Marvel's Girl Comics, united Filipino artists, Spawn reprints, Bruce Wayne returns (duh), 300 sequel, Natalie Portman producing/starring in film adaptation of Pride & Prejudice & Zombies and more!

Reviews: Empowered One-Shot, JSA All-Stars Vol. 2 #1, Iron Man vs. Whiplash #1, Dingo #1

No guest since Jimmy's ego demands you only focus on his birthday tomorrow (December 9th) as he explains why in song (haters can suck it). Joe is still digging on Flash Forward and Jimmy saw 2012. News includes DC's new Earth One line, Lady Gaga comics, Orlando Star Wars celebration, new BBC America show Demons, and more.

Reviews: Image United #1, The Tick: New Series #1, Powers #1

Paul Pope joins us at the last minute to discuss his Shakedown project as well as Battling Boy (both the movie and graphic novel). Then, the boys talk Turkey day and kids superhero costumes. News includes Global Frequency TV show (again), return of Torchwood, Grant Morrison documentary, Smallville, and CBLDF jobs!

Reviews: Doctor Horrible One-Shot, Victorian Undead #1, Black Knight Vol. 3 #1, Nola #1, Drone #1

The boys experiment doing the show via Skype because Jimmy is too lazy to leave his apartment since he's drooling over that Hayden Panettiere video and laughing hysterically at the Muppet/Bohemian Rhapsody one. David Petersen joins Joe via Skype to discuss his fantastic series, Mouse Guard. We remember Eric Martin (aka "The Question" on The Comic Forums), a big supporter of the podcast community/fellow podcaster/all around nice guy, who tragically passed last week. News includes animated Spectre, Marvel takes S.H.I.E.L.D. through history, Bjork likes Moomins, Flash Forward slows down, more U.S. Doctor Who air dates and more!

Reviews: Batman/Doc Savage Special #1, Ghoul #1, Tracker #1, Supergod #1, Tank Girl: Skidmarks #1

Jimmy went out last week with John McCrea on his last night in town. Garth Ennis, Heidi MacDonald, Ben McCool, Keith Burns and Lee Bradley all joined in on a beer fueled/fun filled/late night interview. It's informative, raucous, hilarious and fun! But...WHO is Darth Guinness?! News includes Lava-Roid now available, Dollhouse cancelled to no one's surprise, Zack Whedon does a Terminator comic, Angel of Death online again and more!

Reviews: Stumptown #1, Cinderella: From Fabletown With Love #1, Lobo: Highway to Hell #1

Jimmy attended King Con in Brooklyn over the weekend and chatted with Jamie Tanner about his Kickstarter project. Joe reveals the surprise he had planned much to Jimmy's chagrin as he can't attend. Jimmy's lack of sleep continues as he bought the new GTA IV extension pack called Episodes From Liberty City. Joe tries to keep his rambling on track to no avail. News includes a Pride & Prejudice & Zombies prequel, comics are good for kids, library workers fired for hiding comic, animated Halo, Milestone comics are back, Professor Bendis and more!

Reviews: Casper and the Spectrals #1, World's Finest #1, Jennifer Love Hewitt's Music Box #1

It's a Battlestar Galactica spectacular as Jimmy chatted with Luciana Carro ("Kat"), Aaron Douglas ("Chief") and Michael Hogan ("Tigh") at the recent Big Apple Comic-Con. He also had a quick chat with Ben Templesmith over drinks last week in which Ben dropped an exclusive! News includes convention craziness about SDCC, Angouleme, and Heroes, Marvel on iPhones, Liefeld & McFarlane together again, Heroes kills off major character, Tennant's last Doctor Who episodes, a yankee-fied Being Human and more!

Reviews: Justice League of America #38, Angel Vs. Frankenstein

Young filmmaker Emily Hagins joins us to discuss her film Pathogen. She wrote/directed it when she was 11. Now 17 (as of today..HAPPY BIRTHDAY EMILY!), she is working on new films and continuing to grow as a filmmaker. Aaron Marshall joins us as well to discuss the documentary, Zombie Girl, that he did following Emily around in her feature film directorial debut of Pathogen. The boys talk about the recent Doomsday Film Fest. And, uh-oh...Tony Lee and Ben Templesmith are in town so Jimmy is off to join them later. Expect stories next week! News includes 30 Days of Night sequel, Nick buys the Turtles, Newsarama sold, Deadpool Corps., Dollhouse delayed, Iowa hates zombies, etc.

Reviews: Beyond the Wall #1, Anchor #1, Blackbeard: Legend of the Pyrate King #1, Where the Wild Things Are

Alison Rosen joins us via Skype to recap her time at the Big Apple Con with Jimmy. We did a little video for you as well. Check it out below. Joe also attended the show and chatted with many comic folks. Jimmy interviewed many folks and you'll hear him with Melody Anderson (Flash Gordon), Erin Gray (Buck Rogers) and Miracle Laurie (Dollhouse). He also talked to Battlestar stars Michael Hogan ("Col. Tigh"), Aaron Douglas ("Chief Tyrol) and Luciana Carro ("Kat") which you'll hear in a couple of weeks. News includes the Comic-Con wars, Favreau not on Avengers film, Calvin & Hobbes at MoCCA, JSA on Smallville, MarvelFest 09, Tara McPherson at Dr. Sketchy's and more.

Reviews: Haunt #1, X-Babies #1, Planetary #27

Kevin Conn (a.k.a. Lava-Roid) attended the Baltimore Comic-Con and joins us in studio to give his recap. Jimmy gives a lesson on the ethics of contacting someone famous via their friend and Joe tells us of the wedding he attended over the weekend. No, not his own. News includes Battlestar Galactica: The Plan update, SDCC preview night sold out, Bellydance/Comic convention, Gravel, Singer back to X-Men, Marge Simpson in Playboy, Diamond retailer summit highlights and more!

Reviews: Astro City: Astra Special #1, Die Hard: Year One #1, sky Pirates of Neo Terra #1, Zombieland

Doomsday Film Festival directors Andrew Miller and Kristana Textor join Joe in studio to discuss the upcoming horror fest. Meanwhile, Jimmy has drinks and chats with Dana Aber, Ashley Kate Adams and Jeremiah James from the cast of The Gay Bride of Frankenstein. Jimmy talks of his deadly plague and new niece Chloe! News includes The Guild comic book, new Doctor Who logo, Transformers 3, a dark Mickey Mouse, Archie gets Betty too (told ya) and more!

Reviews: Underground #1, Spider-Woman #1, Beautiful Creatures #1. New fall shows of Heroes, Family Guy, Flash Forward, The Simpsons, The Cleveland Show, etc.

Zombieland writers Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick join us to discuss the upcoming film starring Woody Harrelson. We also talk some of their upcoming projects like Venom and Earth vs. Moon. And we hear about what it's like to hang with William Shatner. Jimmy is on The Daily Alison with Alison Rosen (last week's guest)and gets an Absinthe infused visit from Molly Crabapple and the Dr. Sketchy's crew. News includes Splatterman, Ignatz awards at SPX, Lil' Batman, Daredevil reboot, Wolverine and 007 hate cell phones, Primeval returns, Free Enterprise 2 and trouble with the new V TV series.

Reviews: Beasts of Burden #1, Vengeance of Moon Knight #1, X-Men Legacy Annual #1

In studio guest, Alison Rosen, joins us for another "Converting to Comicdom" segment. Did we convert her? You'll have to tune in to find out! It's another loooooooooooong episode so please forgive. 'Twas lotsa fun though! Alison is hilarious, smart and charming so I'm sure you will dig the extra CNI goodness that came out of it. Good friend Michael Emerson ("Ben Linus" on Lost) also joins us at the beginning of the show via phone to discuss his recent Emmy win! News includes Jack Kirby's kids suing for Marvel hero rights, Shin Chan creator's death, Archie Andrews gets an agent, Notorious MSG in a videogame, UK Jedi woes, a Roddenberry Apple computer for sale and more!

Reviews: Sweet Tooth #1, Marvel Super Hero Squad #1, Strange Tales #1, Vampirella #1

The smart, hilarious and all around lovely Ella Thomas joins us to discuss her role in the upcoming film, The Surrogates. The boys had a blast geeking out with her and there may have been a wedding that took place during the interview between Ella and Jimmy. You'll have to listen to find out! The guys lament over the passing of Patrick Swayze, get a quick visit from Kevin Conn-Yay, VMA's, Kevin Smith's tweet-a-thon and more. Joe gives his recap of his spy mission in Europe. He tells of time in Spain, France, Amsterdam and The UK. What's this about a giant urinal in Amsterdam? News includes the new DC Entertainment, NYCC/NYAF, JLA Crisis DVD, Joss Whedon updates, Alan Moore on Marvelman, Guy Ritchie to direct Lobo movie, Bryan Fuller & Bryan Singer team up, Jamie Tanner creates comics with you, and more!

Reviews: The Incredible Hulk Vol 3. #601 , The Spider: Judgement Knight #1

Joe has headed off on another super secret spy mission, so we decided to record this episode on the same night as last week's. No news, interview or feedback this week. Kevin Conn (Unemployed Skeletor, Lava Roid) joins us in studio to hang and talk about our favorite comics, TV show and films. The X-Men's Cannonball brings his redneck self into the conversation several times as well.

Reviews: Batman: The Widening Gyre #1, Fantastic Four #570

Jimmy gets his woeful laptop replaced by the kind folks at Sony and Joe talks of his upcoming spy mission. In the biggest news in awhile, we discuss Disney's acquisition of Marvel. Other news includes Lita Ford comics, how to talk like Warren Ellis, "Superman" on Chuck, Green Hornet, King Con in Brooklyn, Fantastic Four reboot, the Scream Awards nominees and more!

Reviews: Batgirl Vol. 3 #1, Days Missing #1 Archie #600

Writing partners Ben Raab and Deric Hughes (Warehouse 13, Living in Infamy) join us to discuss their involvement as part of the writing staff on the hit SyFy series Warehouse 13. Also joining us is Larry Lieberman, the Chief Marketing Officer for Aniboom, who brings us news of some great collaborations and contests with Marvel Comics and Family Guy. The guys discuss the Avatar trailer and Jimmy talks about seeing Inglorious Basterds as well as his "appearance" on The Sara Cox show on BBC Radio 1. News includes the return of the Star Wars: The Clone Wars animated series, Meth and comics, a Disney-Con, Bono claims Spidey musical "IS" gonna happen and more!

Reviews: Dominic Fortune #1, Marvels Project #1, Ultimate Avengers #1

Possibly the last of the San Diego Comic-Con coverage! OR IS IT?!!! It's all Ben, all the time as Jimmy sat down with both Ben McCCool (Choker) and Ben Templesmith (30 Days of Night, Welcome to Hoxford, Groom Lake, Wormwood: Gentleman Corpse). Separate interviews but they both talk about their upcoming collaboration on what is sure to be a big hit, Choker. Jimmy and Joe talk about their love for the  new music video, Do You Wanna Date My Avatar?, starring Felica Day & The Guild cast. News includes Superman rights reverting again, AMC picks up The Walking Dead, MF Grimm leaves Mayhem behind, Spider-Man musical woes, Bryan Singer on BSG, Sherlock Holmes with zombies and more!

Reviews: Incarnate #1, Mayhem #1, The Red Circle: The Hangman One-Shot

Yet even more San Diego Comic-Con coverage! Jimmy chatted with good friend Michael Emerson about his first time at the Con and the upcoming season of Lost.  He also got a few snippets from Nestor, Carbonell, Jorge Garcia, and Josh Holloway. Friends Patrick and Salli sit in with us and join in the madness of CNI. The gang discusses the sadness of the passing of John Hughes and the douchebaggery of a so called fanboy at the recent Chicago Comic-Con. Jimmy saw G.I. Joe as well. His thoughts? Tune in! News includes Marvel's 70th birthday, the Treasury Dept. hates cartoonists, Olmos in The Green Hornet, Emma Caulfield's foray into comics, a Japanese man burning his house down over his mother throwing out Gundam toys and more!

Reviews: Dellec #1, Citizen Rex #1, Fearless Dawn #1

More SDCC coverage than you can shake a batarang at! Our new CNI correspondent, Maria, gets some great interviews. She chats with Jeremy Platt (The Violent Kind producer) and Rob Zombie himself stops by during the interview to drop some devilish science. Later in the show, Maria and Jimmy do a recap of what she covered at Comic-Con. She also interviewed Sefton Hill, game director of the Batman: Arkham Asylum video game and Stephen Frost, one of the production leads on the Iron Man 2 video game. News includes a Commie Superman, Futurama keeps voice actors, Captain Blood in space, Doctor Who uncut, Casper returns to comics, Superman & Wonder Woman get hitched and more!

Jimmy's back from his epic journey to San Diego Comic-Con. Joe stayed back home with the kids. Over 5 hours of recording to release and we do it all here! No, no. But, we do play interviews with Felicia Day (Dr. Horrible's Sing-A-Long Blog, The Guild) and Olivia Munn (G4TV's Attack of the Show). We also get the tail end of a roundtable discussion with Joss Whedon and Eliza Dushku for Dollhouse. We do some quick news headlines from the con including Doctor Who being recognized by Guinness Book of World Records, Pride and Prejudice and Zombies graphic novel, Avengers film line up, Justice League comic line up, Marvel gets rights to Marvelman, John Cassaday to direct Dollhouse episode, Eisner highlights and more! Jimmy gives his epic recap of the show babbling on and on about interviews and drinking or both. Of course, tons of name dropping. Joe curses Jimmy for all of the editing he will have to do now, but is glad he got some good coverage.

Reviews: Blackest Night #1, Last Resort #1, Zeke Deadwood: Zombie Lawman Vol 1: Legally Dead

Jimmy's off in San Diego and leaves Joe back in Harlem with the kids. Again. Joe calls Jimmy as he's eating In 'N Out burgers to make sure he remembers he has a show to record. Jimmy teases many an interview that he has lined up along with some roving reporters helping out. The boys talk the new Harry Potter flick (spoilers) and the Torchwood 5 day series (no spoilers), as well as some deserved Emmy nods. News includes a new Punisher Max team, PopCult forms, Gareb Shamus heats up the con wars, Warren Ellis at SDCC, a possible new Futurama cast, a Voltron movie and more.

Reviews: Wednesday Comics #1

Carrie Preston ("Arlene Fowler" on HBO's True Blood) returns to chat up the current season, her new on DVD indie film Lovely By Surprise and other projects. Carrie also read our weekly review and gives a non-comic book reader opinion on it. (p.s. She dug it!) Jimmy attended Molly Crabapple's book release party for her new graphic novel, Scarlett Takes Manhattan, and chats with her for a few minutes at the party. (Apologies for the sound. It was LOUD there.) News includes The Siegel/Superman court battle, San Diego Comic-Con programming (the good and bad), Ryan Reynolds goes green, new Jonah Hex graphic novel, Lobo takes Anthrax, and we play with a Dollhouse. Joe laments over his missing SDCC again, but Jimmy goes on and on about his excitement for it! He'll be out there next week and they'll record the show in their annual bi-coastal Pre-SDCC chat.

Big, long show (sorry!) with interviews galore and new music!

The awesome Michael Rooker joins us to discuss the upcoming NBC mini-series, Meteor. We also delve into Slither, Mallrats and some of his other work. Sure he plays a bad ass a lot but he's hilarious! Jimmy also chats with the cast/writer of Fight Girl Battle World. The Vampire Cowboys Theatre Company are remounting their hit show from last season for only 6 performances. Get your tickets now! Former guests Jon Hoche, Paco Tolson, Melissa Paladino, Bonnie Sherman and Qui Nguyen all join in to discuss the changes to the cast and fights. But where's Andrea Marie Smith?! News includes The Asian American Comic-Con, Dark Horse Presents leaves MySpace, Brian K. Vaughan leaves Lost, Top Cow's new "Pilot Season" and more!

Reviews: Actress and the Bishop #1, Gotham Sirens #1, Dark Avengers/Uncanny X-Men: Utopia #1

More Heroes con interviews! Brian Pulido of Lady Death/Evil Ernie fame, joins us for a very interesting discussion on his old Chaos! comics and his upcoming foray into film. We also chat with Ken Marcus of the gut bustingly funny Super Human Resources, and discuss the pee-inducing hilarity of it all. The boys also discuss recent celeb deaths. Jimmy saw Transformers 2 and expected giant robots fighting, explosions and Megan Fox. Tune in to see what he got! Joe finally sees The Spirit and...well, ya gotta listen. News includes Bryan Fuller leaving Heroes again, more SDCC passes, Archie has a new chief, Watchmen director's cut in theaters, Vampirella returns, Shamus buys Toronto Con and more.

The Heroes Con recap includes interviews with Leanne Hannah, Mike Maihack, and Adam Withers/Comfort Love. Hear about the strip club debauchery, a happy Iron Giant-ed nephew, dubs, hotness, podcast panel and more. News includes a touching story about a dying girl's last wish to see Up, the launch of Rantz Hosely's Longbox project, TCAF and a new JLA creative team.

It's another One-Shot! and this time we're promoting the new anthology from Slave Labor Graphics called Fat Chunk Volume 2: Zombies. Editor Jamie Smart (Ubu Bubu, Bear) joins us to discuss organizing over 60 cartoonists for this 144 page anthology celebrating the living impaired. (Get it? Living impaired? Mwhahaha.) He also talks about his 4 page strip in the book and other works coming from his warped and brilliant mind. We also talk to a few of the other creators involved in the book including Laura Howell (Bizarre Adventures of Gilbert & Sullivan, Robin Hoodie), Alan Kerr (Kreepy Kat), and Patt Kelley (Parasitic Twin). CNI's own Jimmy Aquino wrote 2 separate 3 page stories for the book as well with art chores done by Jenny Romanchuk (The Zombie Hunters) and Shane Heron (Awesome Marcus Ninja).

Reviews: Red Robin #1, The Veil #1, Absolution #0

It's our pre-Heroes Con show! Dustin Harbin, Creative Director of the show, joins us to discuss all of the fun and madness that awaits in Charlotte, NC at Heroes Con. Jimmy gets a short haircut for the first time in over 20 years and Joe tries to talk him off the roof. News includes the return of Captain America (Duh!), DC's Wednesday Comics in USA Today, Superman's new origin, Tim Burton at MOMA, Primeval cancelled, no Heroes at SDCC and more!

Reviews: Batman and Robin #1, Rotten #1, Chew #1

MoCCA just happened and we were there to see it in all of it's steamy hot goodness! Hear our recap of the show and the suggestions to make it even better for next year. Since they used to be involved in theater, the boys also talk about The Tony Awards including the horrendous sound issues and Bret Michael's accident. Jimmy has made the hair appointment for Wednesday night to finally have it short after 20 years. If you only hear Joe in next week's episode, it's because Jimmy is crying in the shower until it grows back. News includes Mavel's Strange Tales Max series, the demise of Nickelodeon Magazine, Fall Out Boy comics, Ancient Joker, BSG science panel, jobs in comics and much more!

Reviews: Aliens #1, Muppet Robin Hood #1

It's the aftermath of 200 and we take the time to thank all of our friends and supporters. We discuss the Planetary exclusive that Cassaday dropped on us in episode 200, how Google is Big Brother and possibly the big short haircut for Jimmy. News includes Marvel price increase, Captain America #600 shenanigans, Geoff Johns: Comic shop owner and E3 highlights. Here's to 200 more!

Reviews: Cursed Pirate Girl #1, The Last Days of Animal Man #1, The Amazing Spider-Man: The Short Halloween One-Shot

It's our big Bicentennial and we're doing it all up! Recorded live in front of an audience at Latitude Bar & Grill here in NYC. Special guests galore including Michael Emerson ("Ben Linus" from Lost), John Cassaday, Vito Del Sante, Kevin Colden, Miss Lasko-Gross and more! We do the news and reviews and some hilarious sketches to boot. There's a musical bit, some radio theater and you have to hear Michael Emerson read movie quotes! Cassaday also gives an exclusive announcement about the final issue of Planetary! Special thanks to Heidi MacDonald from The Beat and Mike from Astro-Zombies comic shop for their kind donations of door prizes. And hey...we also did a video (probably the first and last time) of this so you can finally see our antics for yourselves!

Reviews: Killapalooza #1, Herogasm #1, The Complete Dracula #1

We get it in under an hour since we're prepping for the big 200th episode on Saturday! Jimmy talks about a possible return to acting and the boys discuss Caprica, Glee, 200 plans and a possible Kevin Smith visit? News Includes a Whedon-less Buffy movie, a guilty plea to obscenity charges in the Handley manga case, Starbuck as Typhoid Mary, Archie getting married, Spider-Man married again and more!

Reviews: The Unknown #1, Lockjaw and the Pet Avengers #1, From the Ashes #1

More TCAF (Toronto Comic Arts Festival) interviews with Kevin Colden, Marc Ellerby and Faith Erin Hicks. Jimmy has a run in with famed theoretical physicist Dr. Michio Kaku, Joe sees the new Broadway revival of West Side Story and the boys check out the new Wolfram Alpha. News includes Kevin Smith back to comics, G4/Dark Horse want you as an SDCC correspondent, Captain Britain cancelled, Zombie movies, Thor casting, a New Jersey mom creates safety superheroes, what TV shows made the cut to next year and more!

Reviews: Power Girl #1, Sword of My Mouth #1, New Mutants #1

Jimmy returns from Toronto and gives his recap of the Toronto Comic Arts Festival. He got a bunch of interviews that we'll be playing over the next 2 episodes. Kate Beaton (Hark! A Vagrant webcomic) and Mike Dawson (Freddie & Me) join Jimmy on the TCAF floor and he briefly chats with Amber MacArthur (Net@Night, commandN podcasts) as well. The boys also talk about the new Star Trek movie and how it made them Vulcan nerve pinch their junk. Repeatedly. News includes Jeff Katz and his new multi-media company, the Deadpool spin-off flick and a delayed Green Lantern movie.

Reviews: Sherlock Holmes #1, Mr. Universe #1, Captain America: Theater of War: A Brother In Arms One-Shot

It's a super-sized show chock full of guests and reviews! We break the 2 hour mark for the first time ever. But just barely. Sorry about that folks! But, it's all good. Chris Butcher, organizer of TCAF (Toronto Comic Arts Festival) and manager of Toronto's awesome comic shop The Beguiling, joins us to discuss the upcoming convention that Jimmy will be attending.

In studio, Mike Cho hangs with us to talk about the L: Change the World movie among other things. We sent entertainment journalist, Zena Tsarfin, to see the new Toxic Avenger Musical and she joins us via Skype to review. We also review X-Men Origins: Wolverine and get some quick tweets about it as well. Hear Jimmy's run in with Eliza Dushku and how Joe and Mike saw Kevin Smith. News includes Batman dog saving the day, Grant Morrison and the DC multiverse, Comic Shop Locator app on the iPhone, Iron Maiden sues comics and more!

In our second installment of VERSUS!, it's A History of Violence vs. A History of Violence. We cover it all from the original graphic novel by John Wagner and Vince Locke to the stunning film directed by David Cronenberg and starring Viggo Mortensen, Maria Bello, Ed Harris and William Hurt. The round table consists of your familiar hosts Jimmy and Joe, along with comic newbie Lenae McKee and comic journalist and The Beat's own Heidi MacDonald and up and coming comic writer Ben McCool. 
Join us as we break down each medium in 20+ minute increments and end with a compare/contrast of each. Which did we like best? How violent is each one? And just how much does Jimmy love Maria Bello? Tune in to find out!

Reviews: Viking #1, American McGee's Grimm #1, Warlord of Io and Other Stories One-Shot

The Beat's own Heidi MacDonald joins us in studio along with up and coming writer Ben McCool for a lengthy and Twitteriffic show! After a tasty BBQ and many drinks, the gang sallies forth to record a show. Uh-oh. 4 chatty folks on beer and wine! Hang on! News includes Free Comic Book Day, Wolverine Nike's and easter eggs, Sin City 2, Predators reboot, Twitter wars, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie, get a part in Smallville and more! We get into a heated discussion about Twitter and the advantages/disadvantages of it all.

Reviews: Beta Ray Bill: The Green of Eden One-Shot, Overlook #1, The Phantom: Generations #1

No interview due to your demand of only Jimmy and Joe talk! Or due to the fact we didn't get anyone. A little Heroes talk and Jimmy talks of his Kristin Chenoweth meet up. News includes DC/Archie superheroes, Marvel/Taco Bell loving, Pushing Daisies comics, Pope nerve pinches Spock, new GI Joe toon and a heartwarming tale of a kidney donating stormtrooper.

Reviews: The Warlord #1, Ignition City #1, Exiles Vol. 4 #1

Up and coming artist Nikki Cook joins us in studio for a super extra long episode to discuss her fill in issue on DMZ, porn comics, Tori Amos, Act-i-vate webcomics collective, and new stuff coming down the tubes. News includes Paul Pope's Battling Boy, Dollhouse, The Simpsons stamps, Pushing Daisies, new Big Apple Con owner, and Zombie puncher Woody Harrelson.

Reviews: Flash: Rebirth #1, The Destroyer #1, Irredeemable #1

We take a break from interviews this week and just bring you the Double J goodness that you love. Well, we think you love it. Hear how one of Jimmy's crushes visits a psychic...and how she is warned! And Joe discovers a new way to video...UH-OH! News includes Watchmen kills, Eisner awards, Green Lantern animated DVD, Wolverine bootleg, Planetary #27, Captain Blood, cartoon Last Supper and more. Great listener feedback about our interview with Saturday Night Live's Seth Meyers.

Reviews: Caped #1, The Muppet Show Comic Book #1, The Incredibles #1

It's part 2 of our interview with Charlie Adlard, the artist of The Walking Dead. More great zombie stuff and more on his rock star status. News includes more Spidey musical details, Spidey makes a boy happy in his pants, Marvel Studios writer's programs, The Couriers movie, and more. Top 3 and plugs galore. We also chatted with Saturday Night Live head writer/self proclaimed nerd Seth Meyers. Though you wont here it on this episode! Tune in on Saturday to here our special One-Shot!: Episode 190 with Seth Meyers!

We say good-bye to one of our favorite shows, Battlestar Galactica. The series finale of the re-imagined series aired last Friday so we gather a round table of friends to mourn, remember and celebrate. Fellow fans Abby Marcus and Qui Nguyen are in studio with us, and Kim Lay joins us via Skype. We discuss our thoughts on the finale, favorite characters, the writing staff, music, the impact of the series, and so much more. Tune in to agree and/or disagree, but mostly to share in the love for one of the greatest TV shows ever, Battlestar Galactica. SO SAY WE ALL!!!

Reviews: Groom Lake #1, Rawbone #1, The Black Coat & Athena Voltaire One-Shot

After many, many months of re-scheduling, artist Charlie Adlard joins us from across the pond! We discuss his zombie-licious work on the hit series The Walking Dead as well as his many other works. Also, Charlie Adlard: Rock Star? Who knew? Make sure you tune in next week for part 2 of the interview. And, the boys are joined in studio by Abby Marcus and Qui Nguyen from The Vampire Cowboys Theatre Company. News includes a Thai Spider-Man firefighter, Doom returns to recording, Jeff Lemire's Sweet Tooth, the artistic side of Wolverine, Dora exploring tween years and more.

We've talked about it for over a year and it's finally here. It's our special VERSUS! show. A round table discussion where we take a comic book and explore the other mediums that the story is represented in. In this very first episode, it's Death Note vs. Death Note vs. Death Note. We cover it all from the original hit manga to the animated series to the live action films. Joe moderates the round table consisting of Jimmy, in studio guests Mike Cho and Carrie Tucker (I Love Geeks author), and Richard McAuliffe (calling in from Wales). Join us as we break down each medium in 15 minute increments and end with a compare/contrast of each. Which did we like best? And what would we do if we had our very own Death Note? Tune in to find out! VERSUS! is a new monthly show that we will be doing in addition to the regular weekly episodes of Comic News Insider. As with our special One-Shot! episodes, these will be numbered and part of the offical CNI canon.

Reviews: The Life and Times of Savior 28 #1, Batman: Battle for the Cowl #1, After Watchmen: What's Next? Saga of the Swamp Thing #21

Happy St. Patrick's Day from Hulk, Green Lantern, Green Arrow...and...well, you get the idea. Mike Cho joins us in studio as we discuss the new Sci Fi Channel name (WHY?!!!), BSG at the UN, SDCC 4 day passes sold out, Iron Man 2 and more. No interview this week, but a great tease for our new show called VERSUS! Our first one will be released this Saturday and it's Death Note vs. Death Note vs. Death Note. Covering the manga, anime and live action film. It's a new monthly (possibly) show we'll be releasing in the same vein as the CNI: One-Shot!'s. Tune in this Saturday for Comic News Insider: Episode 186 - VERSUS!

Reviews: Dark Reign: Fantastic Four #1, Killer of Demons #1, MILF Magnet #1

No interview this week as we give our oh so important opinions/reviews of Watchmen. News includes Welcome to Hoxford film, no Facebook for Batman, Pushing Daisies, Final Crisis hardcover, NY Graphic Book lists, DFC getting cancelled and more.

Reviews: Doctor Who: The Whispering Gallery One-Shot, G.I. Joe: Origins #1, Whatmen?! One-Shot

It's our last interview from New York Comic-Con with Molly Crabapple. Molly was so gracious to sit at our booth all 3 days for a signing. Great news about her upcoming first graphic novel, Scarlett Takes Manhattan. News includes the Spider-Man musical, Smallville, Family Guy/Star Trek mash-up, Family Circus at IDW, Krypto-Nate, and a kid who plays Call of Duty with a conscious. 

Great feedback from Carrie Tucker (I Love Geeks) and Joss Whedon himself!

The cast and creator of the Vampire Cowboys Theatre Company's new Off Broadway production, Soul Samurai, join us for a wine induced and fun filled evening. What's Soul Samurai about?

Cooler than Kill Bill, hotter than Shaft! Soul Samurai is the story of Dewdrop and her fight through the mean streets of a post-apocalyptic Brooklyn. After avenging her loverâs murder in the heart of Coney Island, Dewdrop now must make it back home to the Lower East Side before the shoguns of Kings County find her. In a play that mixes hip-hop culture, blaxploitation, and the martial arts, this production dials it back old school with this seventies-inspired samurai story. This is one slick slice with a sharp sword and a score to settle!

How's that for an enticing description? Jimmy saw the show and loved it. Joe plans on seeing it soon. Listen to the cast talk about acting, inspirations for the show, movies, TV, comics, music, fight choreography, accidents, and more. We also give them a nerdy musical quiz to test their geek fu. Do they pass? Tune in to find out!

Meanwhile, if you're in the NYC area, book your tickets for the show. It's getting rave reviews and selling out fast. They give a special promotional code to use for $20 tickets. You save $5! For more information, visit the Vampire Cowboys Theatre site.

Reviews: Amber Atoms #1, The Great Unknown #1, Johnny Monster #1

A few more interviews from NYCC including writer Greg Pak and listen as the universe collapses with the "other" Jimmy Aquino!  Sitting in during our recording was members of the cast and show creators for Vampire Cowboys Theatre production of Soul Samurai.  This weeks news includes big news from the world of Battlestar Galactica, the upcoming Thor feature film and an in depth discussion of the controversial "chimp comic" from the New York Post.  A healthy amount of wine made the whole show that much more enjoyable.

Reviews: Batman #686, R.E.B.E.L.S. #1, Berserker #1

Jimmy's voice is almost back. Good thing Joe is always in top form. The boys discuss the upcoming Vampire Cowboys production of Soul Samurai and the panel that Jimmy is moderating directly after the show on Wednesday, 2/18. More NYCC interviews are sprinkled throughout the episode. Hear "Alan Moore", Jonathan Hickman, and Tony Lee! Next week will be Greg Pak, Molly Crabapple and Earth 2 Jimmy Aquino. News includes no Dollhouse comics, a U.S. No Heroics, MoCCA, superhero beatdowns on Hollywood Blvd. and more including bug sex. Yes. Bug sex.

A special discount is given from the Vampire Cowboys Theater Company for their upcoming production of Soul Samurai. Jimmy will be attending on Wednesday, 2/18 and moderating a panel with the cast directly after. Use that discount code (CNIROCKS) to attend that night!

Reviews: Secret Warriors #1, Soul Kiss #1, Jersey Gods #1

It's our special New York Comic-Con wrap up! And it's our longest show ever at just over 2 hours! Yikes! But, lots of NYCC fun to be heard about! Jimmy has completely lost his voice, so apologies for that. Joe managed to save his barely and takes the reigns. We give our play by play of the con and have interviews with Dacre Stoker (Great Grand nephew of Bram Stoker), Ian Holt, Emma Vieceli, Sonia Leong and new hero Lava Roid. More interviews with Molly Crabapple, Greg Pak, Jonathan Hickman, "Alan Moore" and Jimmy Aquino 2 will be played in the following week or two! The guys give their opinions on awkward fans at the booth, how we get our guests and thank our booth helpers and guests. News from NYCC includes the new Hickman/Eaglesham Fantastic Four, a new Ultimate line from Marvel, more Batman titles, Pet Avengers and so much more. Also, a zombie Pride and Prejudice, Portland superhero and Harvey Comics at MoCCA! 

A special discount is given from the Vampire Cowboys Theater Company for their upcoming production of Soul Samurai. Jimmy will be attending on Wednesday, 2/18 and moderating a panel with the cast directly after. Use that discount code to attend that night! 

AND...a tease for our special last minute interview with good friend Michael Emerson ("Ben Linus" on Lost). Look for that show to be released in a day or two.

Reviews: Battlefields: Dear Billy #1, The Wind Raider #1, Final Crisis #7

Tony Lee arrives from the UK and invades the CNI studios with audience in tow. Jimmy talks the Superbowl while Joe prefers the commercials. Tony is just lost but is welcomed with a special song in his honor. It's possibly our longest show ever, but full of Tony Lee goodness. News includes a Texan Zombie scare, UK wants to ban comics, Watchmen Black Freighter DVD, a new Chicago con and more! Tony discusses his recently completed mini-series Doctor Who: The Forgotten and other works including Harker, Midnight Kiss and Robin Hood.

New York Comic-Con is around the corner and we chat about our confirmed guests and planned events in the Podcast Arena. Once again, CNI will be doing a charity raffle and this year it will benefit The Comic Book Legal Defense Fund!Tickets are $1 or 6 for $5. Come buy your tickets each day and they will be good for each raffle.

Reviews: Dark Avengers #1, Mysterius the Unfathomable #1

Jimmy is deathly sick with the small pox or plague while Joe brags of his clean bill of health. Jimmy has another run in with a hot girl asking for blow and Joe wonders why this keeps happening. News includes Harvey Pekar's opera, comics recession, Roddenberry's ashes, Torso in limbo and more. In lieu of the planned interview with Michael Emerson (Benjamin Linus on LOST), the boys give a recap and their thoughts on the 2 hour season premiere last week. Michael will definitely appear within the next few weeks as his shooting schedule clears up.

Reviews: Locke & Key: Head Games #1, Amazing Spider-Man #583 (Kind of...), Battlestar Galactica (Latest episode)

On this historic day, the guys record their 175th inaugural episode. Jimmy chats about his trip to his hometown of Jacksonville with tales of cougars, Jesus ties and old friends. News includes the resolution of the Watchmen film dispute, Diamond Distributors new deal, Veronica Mars movie, free The Uniques comic and more. Lance Fensterman, show manager for the upcoming New York Comic-Con, joins us to discuss some of the exciting events and guests he's got for the show.

Also, check out the special deal from Audible over on the left!

New York Comic-Con is around the corner and we chat about our confirmed guests and planned events in the Podcast Arena. Once again, CNI will be doing a charity raffle and this year it will benefit The Comic Book Legal Defense Fund!

Reviews: Faces of Evil: Solomon Grundy One-Shot, Punisher #1, Black Lightning: Year One #1

The awesomely talented Danielle Corsetto (Girls With Slingshots webcomic) joins us in studio on a break from her mini-signing tour! We catch up with Danielle to see what she's been up to since our last chat back at Heroes Con in June. Jimmy falls in love with his new iPhone and looks forward to his quick jaunt to his hometown in Florida. Joe expresses his joy over the big Wall-E win at the Golden Globes. News includes Pushing Daisies unaired episodes, Juan Valdez suing Mother Goose, Bill Willingham's desire to return to wholesome comics, Elfman on Terminator: Salvation, DC Comics movies on hold and more. 

New York Comic-Con is around the corner and we chat about our confirmed guests and planned events in the Podcast Arena. Once again, CNI will be doing a charity raffle and this year it will benefit The Comic Book Legal Defense Fund!

Reviews: War Machine #1, Incognito #1

It's 2009, so prepare yourselves for another great year of CNI!Good friend and fellow nerd Jon Hoche joins us in studio to discuss our "Best of 2008". Jimmy crows over his acknowledgment in the finally released I Love Geeks by Carrie Tucker. Go buy it! News includes a new Doctor Who, TinTin movie, James Jean, Thor smiting a burglar, Secret Stash closing and more. We have our "Best of..." segment where we pick our favorite comics/movies/TV shows, etc. Not just your everyday categories, kids!Best Train Wreck, Story that you enjoy but everyone else hates and other interesting stuff!

Reviews: Angel: Smile Time #1, Mister X: Condemned #1, Dawn of the Dread Force #0

Happy New Year! The guys recount their Christmas with Joe heading out to see Mama and Jimmy barely makes it through New Jersey to see his sister and nephew. Resolutions are made...but for other people. News includes the Watchmen movie legal woes, The Spirit, Batman hates commies, Eartha Kitt, New York Comic-Con and more. Old Joe and Jimmy retire from 2008 to make room for the new 2009 CNI babies, Joe and Jimmy.

Reviews: Beanworld Holiday Special One-Shot, Impaler #1, What If? Newer Fantastic Four

It's our Christmas special full of holiday joy! Cookies baked by Joe, eggnog, Santa, and carols! Part 2 of our Jamie Smart interview from last week. More funny stuff about Bear, Ubu Bubu, Whubble, and all of the other madness that goes on in his brain. Jimmy announces the demise of Random Souffle and they both lament the passing of Majel Barret Roddenberry. Jimmy performs the new Christmas classic rap, Christmas in Harlem, as a gift to you. News includes Pushing Daisies gets closure, K. Cho's new series, Chow off Green Hornet, Frank Miller on Buck Rogers, and a Star Wars musical. We also share a Christmas tune by Straight No Chaser that we think you all will enjoy.

Reviews: Phonogram 2: Singles Club #1, Secret Invasion: Dark Reign #1, The Wizard of Oz #1

Way back in February, we discovered the crazy and effed up world of Ubu Bubu. And nothing has ever been the same! Creator Jamie Smart joins us from across the pond to discuss his many works and just what is going on inside that brain of his. Jimmy brags about his birthday party/swag and Joe revels in the Battlestar Galactica webisodes. News includes a MoCCA move, new Crow movie, Magneto spin-off on hold, more Spider-Man musical casting, Top Cow initiative, Dr. Sketchy's 3-Year Anniversary and more.

Reviews: Jingle Belle: Santa Claus vs. Frankenstein One-Shot, Marvels: Eye of the Camera #1, Supergirl: Cosmic Adventures in the Eighth Grade #1

Carrie Tucker, good friend and author of I Love Geeks (Out now..go get it!), joins us in studio with a live audience for the big Jimmy Birthday Jam. Thousands showed up and we had to turn so many away. Apologies to all, but you can still hear the fun! Jimmy makes the news on The Beat, sees Saturday Night Live...live and gets great prezzies including something from Joe's homeland. News includes Fables on TV, Slave Labor Graphics store opens, Wonder Woman animated at NYCC, More JLA film crap, Sin City 2 and naughty Simpsons down under.

Reviews: Sista Samurai #0, Umbrella Academy Dallas #1, Body Bags One-Shot

Back for the 3rd time, Kristin Chenoweth returns to discuss the sad demise of Pushing Daisies, her new flick Four Christmases and awesome new Christmas album, A Lovely Way to Spend Christmas. Jimmy gets many a wish come true as he sings a duet with Kristin (kind of) and she promises to give him a birthday shout out in her concert next week!Meanwhile, Joe supplies the paper towels for his drooling co-host. The guys share Thanksgiving stories and a Family Guy Sings! recap. News includes Comic Foundry ending, Justice League movie, Blog@Newsarama, bad Batman fan Dad and more!

Reviews: Justice Society Of America Kingdom Come Special Magog #1, Leviticus Cross: Shadows Of The Heart #1, Yeti vs Vampire #1

After a 2 year absence, J.M. DeMatteis returns to discuss just what's been going since our last interview in November 2006.  Jimmy gets a visit from Tom Jones, Joe gets his belated birthday gifts, and Kevin chimes in with his BANTER! News includes the demise of Pushing Daisies with a special Unemployed Skeletor rant, The Guild comes to the XBox, Will Smith remakes Oldboy, Gearhead film and more.

Reviews: Batman: Cacophony#1, Kingdom Come Special #1, I Hate Gallant Girl #1

Michael Stahl-David, star of Cloverfield, joins us for a quick phoner to discuss the hit movie and his new web series, Behind the Star. Jimmy is getting a prezzie and is outed as a secret source for Rich Johnston. Plus, Joe regales us with some hot stank stories from the subway. News includes Ultimate Wolverine vs. Hulk, Stan Lee gets gay for superheroes, Pushing Daisies comics, Animated Thor and more!

Reviews: Gigantic #1, Scarlet Veronica #1, Terra #1

As promised, the lovely and charming Brea Grant ("Daphne"-the speedster on Heroes) joins us to discuss Heroes, comic books, zombies and how much she and Jimmy's blog are soul mates. Also, it's Joe's birthday week and he shares a special present he got early. (Not from Jimmy...uh-oh.) Comic News Insider sponsors the Vampire Cowboys Theater Co. by giving thousands. Maybe. News includes Paul Pope's Battling Boy film, Bryan Fuller/Pushing Daisies updates, The Graysons, Batman to sue Warner Bros., Bootylicious Wonder Woman, and more.

Reviews: Contract Solo Missions: Tsumi #1, Final Crisis: Rage of the Red Lanterns #1, Jazz: Cool Birth One-Shot

Something important happened today. Hmmm....Oh yeah, a new episode of Comic News Insider! Special in studio guest, Carrie Preston ("Arlene Fowler" on HBO's series True Blood), hangs out with us for most of the show to discuss the hit series. We comic the vote and discuss who would be best to read Edgar Allan Poe's "The Raven" (Hint: NOT Stan Lee). Carrie joins us for the news which includes Jeph Loeb off of Heroes, Art Spiegelman, David Tennant leaving Doctor Who, The Avengers movie, Preacher, Road to Perdition sequels, Charlie Brown animated comics and more.

Reviews: Thor: The Truth of History #1, Cyblade #1, G.I. JOE #0

It's a quickie Halloween special because Joe and Jimmy are too busy getting in their "Zombie Thelma & Louise" costumes. Jimmy gets a stalker and Joe buys tons of candy from the bottom shelf for the kiddies. News includes an MMORPG murder, Zoe Bell, Dad gets in trouble for promoting daughter's manga, Kirk/Sulu war, a manga sommelier and more. And, with Christmas decorations coming out earlier every year, we have a special song about Halloween costumes.

Reviews: Heresy #1, Mercy Sparx #1, Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen Special #1 

Jimmy recovers from his 10 days of work while Joe ("Bottom Shelf") is hanging with The Electric Company. Discussions of an Apple non-genius, PR mishaps, Twitter quitters and some talk of eating nuts and drinking Bawls (Not what you think...or is it?). News includes DC's Manhunter, Spike TV Scream Awards, real life Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (kind of), Umbrella Academy and more. And, we almost get a surprise interview with Brea Grant ("Daphne" the speedster on Heroes). Not really a surprise, but well....just listen to find out!

Reviews: Ferryman #1, Marvel Zombies #1, Crossed #1 

Late recording and we're tired, so it's a "no frills" episode of CNI.  Jimmy's in another comic! This one is Big Hero 6 #2 so go get your copy! News includes an accurate Archaia Press Studios report, Captain America in Incredible Hulk, Molly Crabapple's "Debate Night", Steampunk in Brooklyn, Cheadle replaces Howard in Iron Man 2, Fangoria Graphix, Animated Avengers and more. Also, some New York Comic-Con news since it's coming up in February. Yes, we got some good stuff planned. Stay tuned on that!

Reviews: Terror Titans #1, Top 10: Season 2 #1, City of Dust #1 

Jimmy got his indie on at SPX this weekend and entered the world of mini-comics and self-publishing. Oh, what a wonderful world. No interviews but a great recap of the show (including Ignatz Awards) and fun hanging with Heidi MacDonald, Ben McCool, Danielle Corsetto, Katie Benson, Phil Jackson, Nikki Cook, Laura Hudson and Jah Furry. News includes Opus ending, more Wizard shake-ups, 300 sequel, more zombies from Romero, Fringe, Kung Fu Panda sequel, saving Superman's crib, Wonder Woman fashion and Leave it to Dick!

Reviews: Flash Gordon #1, Back to Brooklyn #1, The Dead: Kingdom of Flies #1 

Recaps of the New York Anime Fest/Far East to East Showcase. Well, not so much the Anime Fest. Jimmy attended both and is now in love with Japanese rock. Also, he gives a little recap of the meetup with Natali Del Conte and Amber Macarthur.  News includes Branagh on Thor?, Pope's DKNY clothing line release, Harvey Awards, DC cancels Minx line, Watchmen, Addams Family musical, and a comic explaining sex to 6 year olds. That's right. Feedback, Top 3 and plugs galore.

Reviews: Age of Sentry #1, Greatest Hits #1, DC Universe Decisions #1 

We're recording late and it shows. Yet we still manage to run long. Thankfully, you love us so much it wont matter. Emmy talk, Star Wars: Force Unleashed has consumed Jimmy's dark side, SPX, Baltimore Con, NY Anime Fest and Part 2 of Jimmy's Kyle Piccolo episode is discussed.  News includes The Hulk 100 Project, Image Kid's Line, Toonami, Jim Lee pitching for the O's, Stephen Chow in Green Hornet and more! Feedback, Top 3 and plugs galore.

Reviews: Big Hero 6 #1, Deadpool #1, Magneto: Last Testament #1 

Listen up, MuthaSuckas! The Notorious MSG is in the house! Well, they were in the Chinese restaurant that Jimmy went to meet them for an interview.  These funny and talented guys have music that will tear your rectum inside out. (Their words). Also, Jimmy is a podcast whore as he appears on MetroBuzz for a trivia contest and in the latest episode of Kyle Piccolo: Comic Shop Therapist. What's Joe been doing? Tune in to find out! News includes Archie Comics, Marvel Digital comics, Iron Man 2, Evil Dead: The Musical in 3-D, Shatner's comics, Family Guy, The Simpsons and more!

Reviews: Marvel Apes #1, Spooks: Omega Team #1, The Roberts #1 

Eric Zuckerman aka "Kyle Piccolo" joins us in studio to talk about the show and the upcoming episode(s) with your very own Jimmy Aquino! He sits in for Jimmy's disastrous attempt at drinking the  Budweiser/Clamato fusion in a can, Super Show highlights, VMA talk, and more. News includes the All-Star Batman and Robin #10 recall, Spider-Man movie news, Superhero tap and Marvel Noir. Joe's favorite commenter leaves us another great message about enhancement as well!

Reviews: Monster Pile-Up #1, Runaways #1, DC Universe: Last Will and Testament #1 

Good friend Kim Lay joins us to give a recap of her weekend at Dragon Con in Hotlanta. BSG, Dr. Horrible, Harry Potter and costumes galore! Jimmy ponders what real Civil War soldiers would think of re-enactments, Joe thinks we should re-enact Marvel's Civil War, Google Chrome, James Jean, Lego Batman, Voltron and Manga Madness in Japan are discussed as well.

Reviews: The Victorian Horrors of Old Mauch Chunk, Marlow #1, Doctor Who: The Forgotten #1 

Joe's back from his weekend getaway with SpongeBob and shares some of his adventures. Jimmy  has finally finished GTA IV and rejoins society. News includes Warner Bros. new direction for DC characters, Veronica Mars flick?, Animated bones, Preacher series killed, and Disney might lose the Mouse! We discover and share some trailers using Mickey if he indeed becomes public domain. We also discuss the Robert Kirkman mission statement released over a week ago about the state of the comic industry.

Reviews: Golly! #1,  Galaxy Quest: Global Warning! #1, Welcome to Hoxford #1

No more SDCC interviews left, so the guys take it easy this week. Still, lots of news including Fox trying to eff up Watchmen, Stan's Soap Box, Vote for Snoopy, Harry Potter, Sleeper movie and more! Also, a new random segment makes its debut called "Dear Dark Knight". Kids write or call in with problems and The Dark Knight gives his sage-like advice!

Reviews: Bond Of Saint Marcel #1, Crossed #0, Titanium Rain #1 

We tip our 40's for Bernie Mac and Isaac Hayes, Jimmy gets lost in the world of Grand Theft Auto IV, they both ponder the significance of goat testes in court, Jun Bob sketches rock and go buy Chumble Spuzz 2 and get creator Ethan Nicolle on your show/blog/etc! News includes Batman, Watchmen, Heroes casting, anime/manga eyes and more! The ever-loving Tony Lee joins Jimmy in San Diego for a nice chat about all of his current and upcoming work!

Reviews: Pilot Season: Core #1, Fantastic Four: True Story #1, Skrulls vs. Power Pack #1

First, if you haven't heard our Pushing Daisies special One-Shot episode, then go! CNI Dogs at SDCC, live tweets during the show with news including Cowboy Bebop, 24 Hour Comics Day, Supergirl fashion, Scotty's ashes, and more! More San Diego Comic-Con recap with Kevin Conn who tells us of his experiences as SpikeTV correspondent. Jay (The Lost Podcast with Jay & Jack), Colleen (Metrobuzz) and Cliff (The lost Podcast with Jay & Jack) chime in for a recap of the Lost Panel and their own con adventures. Special phone calls from Alan Moore and Unemployed Skeletor!

The Podcaster traveled to the City of Angels to visit the set of Pushing Daisies while co-host Joe stayed home to watch the kids. Afterwards, The Podcaster trekked down to the fabled San Diego Comic-Con. Hear the many tales of fancy with creator/producer Bryan Fuller and cast members Kristin Chenoweth, Ellen Greene, Swoosie Kurtz and Field Cate. The Podcaster will never be the same.

It's our big SDCC recap in front of a live studio audience. There's BBQ and drinking and special studio guest Julio Soto. Remember him? (Go back to episode 1). Jimmy went to San Diego Comic-Con while Joe stayed home with the kids. As you can imagine, Jimmy drank most of the time but still somehow covered a lot of the convention. Marvel at his day by day coverage that always ended (and sometimes started) with drinking. The podcast panel, the parties, the panels, the prostitutes...it's all there! Interviews include Kevin Pereira (Attack of the Show), Howard Shum (Gun Fu), Josh Friedman (The Sarah Connor Chronicles) and Josh Schwartz (Chuck). More to be had in our special Pushing Daisies One-Shot this weekend! And even more next week with Tony Lee (Hope Falls, Doctor Who: The Forgotten), Kevin Conn (Unemployed Skeletor) and Jay Glatfelter (The Lost Podcast with Jay & Jack).

It's another Mini episode or "Minisode" since Jimmy is out in LA while Joe holds down the fort back in NYC. No reviews or interviews, but some news headlines. Discussion includes The Dark Knight, San Diego Comic-Con and a visit to the Pushing Daisies set.

Reviews: I Kill Giants #1, Captain America: White #0, Indiana Jones and the Tomb of the Gods #1

Kevin Conn returns to join us for lotsa nerdy talk with Hellboy 2, Kyle Piccolo, Dr. Horrible's Sing-A-Long Blog and Jimmy & Joe as zombies in the new Chumble Spuzz 2! Jimmy talks about his days on the Polly B. dance team. Yes, dance team. And please check out www.loveforlillie.com. Lots of E3 news and San Diego Comic-Con stuff to cover.  Tune in to a new exciting adventure starring "Alan Moore", "Dan Didio" and other surprise guests! Don't miss the special SDCC announcement from Kevin!

Reviews: Hyperkinetic #1, Joker's Asylum: The Joker #1, Astonishing X-Men #25

Even more Heroes Con as we finish up with interviews from Adam Withers & Comfort Love (The Uniques), Jonathan Hickman (The Nightly News, Pax Romana)and Ryan Bodenheim (Red Mass For Mars). News includes San Diego Comic-Con programming, "fanboy" in the dictionary and tons of animated news.

Reviews: Pilot Season: Alibi #1, Vix #1, No Hero #0

Heroes Con continues to take over the CNI airwaves! More interviews from this year's con with Danielle Corsetto (Girls With Slingshots), Pat Lewis (The Claws Come Out), Matt Kindt (Super Spy), & Scott Weinstein (After-School Agent). News includes Tony Lee vs. Jimmy in a fashion war, 300 sequel, Hickman at Marvel, Chumblespuzz 2 with Zombie Joe & Jimmy and more!

Reviews: Pilot Season: Genius #1, Kill All Parents #1, Sparks #1

Heroes Con has come and gone and Jimmy had a blast! Well, what he remembers. And he remembers a lot as he gives a play by play/day by day recap. It's a lengthy one folks, so hang in there. Hear! Drunken tales of debauchery. Hear! Stripper Nerd tales Part 2! Hear! Oh yeah...stuff about comics! Many an interview was had, so we are splitting them up over a couple of episodes. You'll hear Rick Remender, Julia Wertz, Francesco Francavilla, Joel Buxton and Shane Heron.

Reviews: Red Mass For Mars #1, Skaar: Son of Hulk #1, Chuck #1

Heroes Con is on the way so we get founder Shelton Drum to come on and talk all about it. He gives some history and lists some of the big guests for this year! Jimmy joins Twitter and talks about his love for the new Lego Indy game. They both saw The Incredible Hulk and give their mini-reviews. The post Nathan Fillion interview aftermath is addressed and we talk about fan etiquette and responses to a couple of negative comments about it.

 

Jimmy sat down with the hilarious, generous, and awesome Nathan Fillion for a lengthy interview covering his career from One Life to Live to Firefly to Lost and even his recent stint on Desperate Housewives. They also talk about some of his current work on it's way out and the pilot he is shooting here in NYC. They go over some proper fan etiquette, try to remember if they met back in 1994, and Nathan gives some great advice to all of you struggling actors out there. Again, many thanks to Nathan for taking the time and for just being an overall nice and gracious guy!

Reviews: H.P. Lovecraft's Haunt of Horror #1, Scream Queen #1, Trinity #1

It's Hell hot here in NYC, so we're a bit delirious with heat exhaustion. Lotsa MoCCA madness from the festival this weekend. Jimmy was there Saturday and got some great interviews with Monica Gallagher and Mike Dawson. Joe went on Sunday and save the day for fellow podcasters, Indie Spinner Rack. We also hold a memorial for Zombie Jimmy in Jenny Romanchuk's webcomic, The Zombie Hunters.

Reviews: Wulf & Batsy #1, Final Crisis #1, Giant-Size Astonishing X-Men #1

More Random Souffle with Kevin Conn and Kelley Lynn! Kelley goes all girly and reviews Sex and the City...kind of. Hey, it's nerdy in a way! Jimmy shares his Nathan Fillion run in, we find a recording of a great Alan Moore/Dan Didio adventure and play an episode of crazy southern cook Paula Dean cooking for Superman and Batman!

Reviews: Zombies! Hunters #1, Dead, She Said #1, Casey Blue: Beyond Tomorrow #1

We were supposed to do research and come up with a special segment about Diamond Comic Distributor in a special podcast crossover of gigantic proportions! Instead, we talk about what little we know about Diamond and share a special children's story. The other podcasters did a much better job. More info over at Comic Related. Jimmy appears again in the next page of Chapter 5 of Jenny Romanchuk's webcomic, The Zombie Hunters.

Reviews: GeNext #1, Captain Britain and MI13 #1, Lost Boys: Reign of Frogs #1

Joe's illin' and Jimmy's got the Bristol blues. News includes the $600K Green Lantern, Flash Gordon and Highlander movie remakes, Doctor Who and more. Also, Jimmy makes his debut as a zombie in the best web comic ever, The Zombie Hunters by Jenny Romanchuk. (Chapter 5, page 130). We play the last of our Bristol Comic Expo interview with John McCrea. It's full of debauchery and hilarity! Earmuffs, kids!

What started out as a solo interview with Emma Vieceli (Manga Shakespeare Hamlet, Dragon Heir), soon turned into a selfless promo for the publishing group SelfMadeHero! That Vieceli...so clever! Jimmy sat down with Emma Vieceli at the Bristol Comic Expo and was soon joined by Sonia Leong (Manga Shakespeare Romeo & Juliet), Emma Hayley (Publishing Director of Self Made Hero, 2008 UK Young Publishing Entrepreneur of the Year) and Robert Deas (Manga Shakespeare MacBeth). It was informative, funny, intriguing and ever so fun!

If you missed our Bristol Comic Expo recap, go back to Episode 140 now! We'll wait.

No reviews this week since there's so much Bristol goodness to cover!Jimmy's knackered, but he's back! Joe explains his absence last week as well. It's Jimmy's first trip across the pond to the UK and Wales and he loved it! Mmmmm.....beans and toast!!! He gives his full recap and you're not gonna want to miss a bit. Interviews from Bristol include Paul Cornell joining in to discuss his writing on Doctor Who, Robin Hood and upcoming Captain Britain book for Marvel. Also, Leah Moore and John Reppion (Raise the Dead, Albion) hang out to talk zombies, writing process and more. Listener feedback, Top 3

Reviews: DC Universe #0, Glamourpuss #1, I Was Kidnapped by Lesbian Pirates From Outer Space #1

Joe is suspiciously absent, so the boys of Geek Syndicate, David Monteith and Barry Nugent, take over join Jimmy as special co-hosts. We talk the upcoming Bristol Comic Expo that Jimmy is attending and the boys give some much needed advice for an American traveling to the UK for the first time. (Hint: Don't diss the Queen.) We chat about the big hit flick, Iron Man, but don't spoil much, if anything. News includes Smallville, Randy Queen's return to comics, the Image 7, Barry Allen and more! Great listener feedback and Top 3!

Reviews: Atomic Rocket Group 66 #1, Countdown To Final Crisis #1, Helen Killer #1

More NYCC and it's not as boring as a mud fence! We finish up our NYCC interviews with Stephen Lindsay & Lauren Monardo (Jesus Hates Zombies, The Slightly Askew Adventures of Inspector Ham & Eggs), the Vampire Cowboys Theatre Company and Greg Pak (The Incredible Herc). We get a mention in a UK magazine, discuss the comedy gold that is Paula Dean and PROJECT HAIRCUT! videos are now available. Jimmy discusses his upcoming visit to Bristol Con and what he expects upon arrival. News includes The Hobbit films, Bleach, Carrie Fisher sexing up with Harrison Ford, GTA IV, and Free Comic Book Day.

Also, we cover the tragic robbery/shooting of comic shop owner, David Pirkola. He is in stable condition, but in need of your help. iFanboy has created a donation page to help pay for medical expenses and keep the store afloat. Please donate what you can in the link.

Our special CNI One Shot - Venture Bros!
We had the awesome opportunity to talk with Jackson Publick, Doc Hammer and James Urbaniak at New York Comic Con 2008.  Listen with awe at the amazing tales of Jackson, Doc & James.  So much Venture Bros goodness, you'll want to watch an episode after the interview!

No reviews or feedback since we have so much New York Comic-Con to cover! It was a crazy and mad weekend full of fun! Marvel at our fun. MARVEL AT IT!!

Over 64,000 attended the show and we cover it all. Well, not all of it, but a good chunk. Great interviews, amazing raffle, PROJECT HAIRCUT!, The Great Podcasting Dinner of NYCC 08, and more! We talk about some of the big news to break at NYCC including Marvel Apes, Power Girl ongoing, Iron Man/Hulk movie crossover and Virgin Comics party policies. We have a lengthy discussion recapping each day of the con.

As mentioned, interviews galore! So many that we had to split them into 3 shows. That's right, folks! This episode, "Alan Moore" returns and sits with us at our booth to discuss some more projects he's working on. A special surprise visit by Mike Norton occurs during the interview and a possible future collaboration is made. Sunday was a bit tamer, so I sat with the lovely CNI girls and booth helpers, Carrie Tucker, Kristin Garay and Colleen McAllister, to get their thoughts on the show. Also, Jimmy has a dream interview with the amazingly beautiful and talented Molly Crabapple.

What about the other interviews you ask? Well, tune in this Saturday, April 26th, for a special CNI One-Shot: The Venture Bros. That's right! Jackson Publick and Doc Hammer, the creators of the acclaimed animated series The Venture Bros., joined us to discuss the upcoming season 3. Also, James Urbaniak (voice of Dr. Venture and Phantom Limb) stops by to discuss his work on the show as well.

Tune in next week for more interviews from Greg Pak (Incredible Herc), Stephen Lindsay and Lauren Monardo (Jesus Hates Zombies) and The Vampire Cowboys Theater Company.

Reviews: Batman: Death Mask #1, George R.R. Martin's Wild Cards #1, Teen Titans Vol. 2 #1

The Birds of Geek invade the studio and try to take over the show! Amy (UK) and Denise (NYC) join us to discuss everything from Jimmy's new XBox 360 to the chaotic planning for New York Comic-Con  and the finale of Rock of Love. News includes Friends of Lulu, The Beat looks for interns, Marvel on Deal Or No Deal, Watchmen, Eisners and more!

Speaking of New York Comic-Con...CNI will have signings, interviews, the charity raffle and PROJECT HAIRCUT!. Yep. Jimmy is cutting his hair live at the show! The hair will be donated to Locks of Love and we'll be collecting donations. You can send donations via PayPal. Enter Jimmy's email address: jimmyaquinox69@gmail.com and send millions! Half of the funds raised will go to Locks of Love and the other half will help cover costs here at CNI. On Saturday, we will have tons of Venture Bros. goodness! Interviews with creators Doc Hammer and Jackson Publick. And, voice over artist James Urbaniak (Dr. Venture, Phantom Limb, etc. joins us as well!

Saturday night is the big dinner at John's Pizza! $29 for all you can eat pizza, salad, soda, tax and tip! If you want to attend, please email us by Friday at Noon. No later!

Sunday, Jimmy will be flying solo but will be joined by Greg Pak (Incredible Hulk) again this year for a signing and interview.

Swing by the CNI booth in the podcast arena and say hi! Buy a raffle ticket and win prizes! See the haircut! Meet "Alan Moore" and Unemployed Skeletor!

Reviews: Secret Invasion #1, Insane Jane #1, Anna Mercury #1

Joe's in a hurry after returning late from a business trip and Jimmy has to get back to playing his new XBox 360, so it's our special Top 3 show! 3 reviews, 3 news items, 3 listeners with feedback, and, of course, the Top 3! We talk Charlton Heston, new Venture Bros., Wall Street Journal and Batman, why Venezuela hates The Simpsons and more! 

Speaking of New York Comic-Con...CNI will have signings, interviews, the charity raffle and PROJECT HAIRCUT!. Yep. Jimmy is cutting his hair live at the show! The hair will be donated to Locks of Love and we'll be collecting donations. You can send donations via PayPal. Enter Jimmy's email address: jimmyaquinox69@gmail.com and send millions! Half of the funds raised will go to Locks of Love and the other half will help cover costs here at CNI.

Reviews: A Dummy's Guide to Danger Lost At Sea #1, Power Pack Day One #1, Wolverine First Class #1

We chat about some big stuff! Jimmy engaged? Joe Q. is marvel boy? Tune in to find out! News includes the Siegels winning Superman, NYC=Gotham City, MyCup o' Joe, MySpace comics, Fun Home in Utah and more.  And, it's a great honor to welcome back Mr. "Alan Moore". He first appeared on CNI 100 back in August 2007. He breaks the news on 2 exciting new projects with both DC and Marvel! And promises that he may make an appearance at a certain podcast's table at NYCC! 

Speaking of New York Comic-Con...CNI will have signings, interviews, the charity raffle and PROJECT HAIRCUT!. Yep. Jimmy is cutting his hair live at the show! The hair will be donated to Locks of Love and we'll be collecting donations. You can send donations via PayPal. Enter Jimmy's email address: jimmyaquinox69@gmail.com and send millions! Half of the funds raised will go to Locks of Love and the other half will help cover costs here at CNI.

Oh, and next week's show is up in the air. We might record late. And...the contest we announced last week. Oops, forgot to mention it in the show this week. But, that's mostly because we realized how late it was and that most people probably already have their tickets. So, basically, unless we get a slew of entries in the next week, we'll just have to plan early for next year!

As always, we end with a great Top 3. And remind you to go leave your iTunes comments! 5 stars and nothing but love!

Reviews: Ghost Whisperer: The Haunted #1, Tangent Superman's Reign #1, Everybody's Dead #1

It's the SUPER SIZED CNI! We go our longest yet at just under 2 hours. Yikes! But, it's all good stuff. Listen to it in installments! Jonathan Hickman (The Nightly News) joins us for a lengthy interview covering Pax Romana, Transhuman, Red Mass For Mars and more. We also talk the marvel boy controversy (viral marketing or real?), burlesque, and for some reason, a lot of French related news.

More New York Comic-Con (NYCC) pimpage! CNI will have signings, interviews, the charity raffle and PROJECT HAIRCUT!. Yep. Jimmy is cutting his hair live at the show! The hair will be donated to Locks of Love and we'll be collecting donations. You can send donations via PayPal. Enter Jimmy's email address: jimmyaquinox69@gmail.com and send millions! Half of the funds raised will go to Locks of Love and the other half will help cover costs here at CNI.

And...a CONTEST! Win a pair of tickets to NYCC!! Create your own superhero! Listen for details and submit those entries to our email! Ya got 2 weeks, ya mooks! Get going!

Reviews: Comic Book Comics #1, Screamland #1, Serenity: Better Days #1

It's our St. Paddy's Day Drunken special! Except we're not drunk and it's not special. Jimmy saw the new Vampire Cowboys Theatre production of Fight Girl Battle World last week and loved it! He interviewed stars Melissa Paladino, Maureen Sebastian, and Paco Tolson. They discuss the show, creative cursing and their own ventures into nerd-dom. And...Vampire Cowboys generously offers us 2 tickets to the show this weekend! You have to listen to hear the question and email us your answer in by this Thursday, March 20th at 12 p.m. We'll then get you in touch with the Vampire Cowboy folks to set up what night you can attend this weekend.

News includes a Superman search, Wizard World L.A., Paley Fest report, Buck Rogers, Harry Potter, and an animated Britney Spears. We also pimp out the upcoming New York Comic-Con and the events we will have going on including signings, interviews, the charity raffle and Project Haircut. Yep. Jimmy is cutting his hair live at the show! The hair will be donated to Locks of Love and we'll be collecting donations. You can send donations via PayPal. Enter Jimmy's email address: jimmyaquinox69@gmail.com and send millions! Half of the funds raised will go to Locks of Love and the other half will help cover costs here at CNI.

Reviews: Echo #1, Logan #1, Young Liars #1, Dead Space #1.

We discuss everything from cheating governors to haircuts to other podcast appearances! It's been decided. Jimmy will have his hair cut at the New York Comic-Con and donating to Locks of Love! Donations will be accepted as both charity/benefit for the show. Contact us for further details on how to donate! Joe's search for "Stubble of Love" proved fruitless though. Jimmy pimps another podcast appearance this Saturday on The Marathon Podcast hosted by The Lost Podcast with Jay and Jack benefiting autism. He'll be the 3:30am-5:30am slot covering The Top 10 Heroes/Villains in comic books and comic book movies. News includes Paul Pope, Paul Pope (Yes, it's typed twice on purpose!), Zombies, Joe Q., Bone and more! Great global listener feedback and Top 3!

Reviews: Urban Monsters #1, Rasl #1, Kick-Ass #1.

The lovely and talented Kristin Chenoweth (Pushing Daisies) joins us to discuss her multiple work in stage, TV and film. We had such a great time and know you will too! (Jimmy fell in love.)

We chat convention schedules and a possible losing of locks for charity. News includes Power Girl, Akira, Magneto Man, JLA movie, Manga Stan Lee, and more. Great listener feedback and Top 3! It's Cheno-licious!

Reviews: Cable/Deadpool #50, Lock & Key #1, Jenna Jameson's Shadow Hunter #1.

Creator Ethan Nicolle of the hilariously funny Chumble Spuzz from SLG joins us to discuss this project and some new stuff in development.  Also, Blair Butler returns for another episode to talk comics, TV, movies and more! 

A long episode, but chock full of satanic pigs, blood sucking chickens and some talk about comics.

Reviews
Astro City The Dark Age Special #2: Beautie, Gutwrencher #1, Tiny Titans #1, X-Force Vol. 3 #1

Another Random Souffler, Devin Sanchez, joins us in studio for a "Converting to Comicdom" segment. Also, author Carrie Tucker (I Love Geeks), pipes in with a quick call for more nerd stories! Jimmy shares his stripper wedding story and rants about air kisses. News includes the return of Flash Gordon, Jason's new NY Times strip, Star Trek delay, Spidey shops at Pottery Barn and Superman the Baller. Great listener feedback featuring a snippet of the classic GI JOE movie song. And, the Top 3 includes a bit of George Takei and he's not just under the table. He's in your ears!

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!  

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!

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.

Reviews of, Silver Surfer: Requiem #1, The Boys #7, Black Coat #1 and Wrath of the Titans #1. 

No interview this week.  We announce the winner of our newest contest.

Reviews of Alien Pig Farm 3000, Ward of the State and World War Hulk Prologue.  Interview with artist Darick Robertson who discusses his work on The Boys, Transmetropolitan and much more!

Reviews of Amazons Attack! #1, Johnny Hiro #1, Hunter's Moon #1.

Peter Rios of Comic Geek Speak and loyal listener, SpanoMano, join us to recap the Pittsburgh Comic-Con.

<a href="http://www.podcastalley.com/"> My Podcast Alley feed!</a> {pca-1151598b7504874ef6ddef4eafd4f97b}

Reviews
Captain America #25, The Mighty Avengers #1, Dynamo 5 #1 and the film 300!

Also, our last interview from NYCC with the creative team and talent behind the DVD movie, Robotech: The Shadow Chronicles!

Writer Greg Pak joins us to discuss his recent comic works (Hulk, Phoenix: Endsong, Battlestar Galactica) and his established career as a film maker.

No Reviews this week, plenty of discussion on the upcoming New York Comic Con!

Best of 2006!

Joe & Jimmy share their picks for 2006.  Blair Butler (G4TV's Attack of the Show) joins us to discuss our top picks of 2006!

Reviews
Scalped #1, Outer Orbit #1, '68 one-shot

Visit our new website!  www.comicnewsinsider.com

Reviews:

John Woo's 7 Brothers #1 by Garth Ennis and Jeevan Kang
Smoke & Mirror #1 by Chuck Satterlee and Daniel Bradford
 The Authority #1 by Grant Morrison and Gene Ha
 Anita Blake:Vampire Hunter #1 by Laurell K. Hamilton, Stacie M. Ritchie and Brett Booth

Episode 59 Original Airdate: October 18, 2006
Reviews:
Sock Monkey: The "Inches" Incident by Tony Millionaire
Gen 13 #1 by Gail Simone, Talent Caldwell & Matt Banning

Interview with Brett Matthews, writer of Lone Ranger

Reviews of Criminal, Cross Bronx 2 and Doctor Strange.  We also share our reviews of the season premiers of Lost and Battlestar Galactica.  A nice helping of news including: Iron Man, Superman, Ghost Rider, the award winners of the Spike TV Scream Awards and the IGN's Top 25 Primetime Cartoons of all time.

Reviews of Ultimate Spiderman 100, JLA 2 and The Ultimates 12.  Joe and Jimmy discuss season premiers including Smallville, Lost, Dr. Who and Battlestar Galactica.  We also share a message from Michael Emerson (Henry Gale) before season 3 gets under way!

This week we review Wetworks 1, Astonishing X-Men 17, Union Jack 1 and lots more ranting about Civil War.  We also review the premier of Heroes on NBC and the new Legion of Superheroes animated series.  We finish up with plenty of good, healthy, weekly comic news for all to enjoy.

Our Brian K. Vaughan special!  Joe and Jimmy review Pride of Baghdad and we discuss the work of Brian K. Vaughan with Blair Butler.  Brian joins us for a special interview to discuss all his work and some plans for the future. 

Reviews of The Lone Ranger, Cross Bronx and American Splendor.  Ed Brubaker joins us to discuss a lot of his past work and his upcoming release, Criminal. 

Catching up on plenty of news and reviews including: Astonishing X-Men 16, Battlestar Galactica 1, Shazam, and Athena Voltaire.

This week we interview voice over artists Yuri Lowenthal and Tara Platt.  Both are on the animated series Naruto.  Their body of work is extensive in animation and the gaming industry.  Yuri and Tara share some great information on how they started out in the world of voice over recording.

Reviews on todays episode include, Claws, Deadman and The Boys.  News on Hulk2, Transformers, FF2, Batman2 and you'll weep about a rumored return of Thundercats. We also have our last interview from SDCC '06 with writer Antony Johnston of Wasteland. 

Our special anniversary show!  For our 50th episode, we review Wolverine Origins & the new Ultimate Avengers 2 DVD.  Lot's of news as always.  From the west coast, Blair Butler joins us to discuss some favorite titles.  In the studio with us is...John Cassaday!  John takes a moment out of his busy schedule to sit in on episode 50 and chat about work, life and Waco, Texas (don't ask, just listen).  Plenty of folks called in to congratulate us on 50 episodes as well. 

Reviews of Living in Infamy 4 (last of the series), Xena #1 and Moon Knight (1-4).  News including: Wizard World Chicago announcements and Wizard Award winners, NY Comic Con announces Stan Lee.  Another of our special SDCC interviews, we have David Eick, Executive Producer of Battlestar Galactica!

Another interview from SDCC '06, Joss Whedon sits down with us and shares some insight on upcoming projects.  John Cassaday chimes in to the conversation as well!  We also review the newest issues of 52 and Joe rants about Civil War.

Our big 2006 San Diego Comic Con wrap up show.  We share our thoughts and stories of this years con.  And just to keep things exciting, we also have 2 great interviews for you!  First up is Rosario Dawson, and second is Blair Butler. 

Joe is in the studio and Jimmy joins us on the phone from San Diego!  Already headed out early, Jimmy gives us an early report before the big Comic Con begins.  As always, plenty of good news to share including an exclusive bit of info about an unannounced signing at the show! 

Review of Franklin Richard Son of a Genius Summer Spectacular.  Interview #1 is with Ben, the nephew of Paul Pope!  Ben tells us a bit about his favorite comics.  Interview #2 is with Bryan Fuller, producer of the upcoming SciFi animated Amazing Screw on Head (based on the comic by Mike Mignola).  Bryan is also a consulting producer on the upcoming NBC series, Heroes. 

Our official Superman Returns review.  Comic reviews of 52 Week 8 and Brave New World.  So much news to share:  Hulk 2, FF2, Wolverine (leaked script!), Ray Harryhausen unreleased works, Dragonlance animated feature and more. 

Chock full of news!  Wonder Woman, Transformers, Watchmen, Spidey 3, Iron Man.... We review Astonishing X-Men, Ultimates & Eternals.  Your 30 minute fix of comic news, reviews and Joe & Jimmy witty-ness.

Get ready Lost fans!  Our very special interview with actor Michael Emerson (aka Henry Gale) from Lost.  Our Q&A brings about interesting information that you'll want to hear.  Oh, we also review Civil War 2 and have some news to share. 

Reviews of Wonder Woman #1 & Civil War: Frontline.  Follow up from MOCCA NY.  Plenty of comic, animation, film news.  We also have an interview with Punky Bruiser, one of the rollergirls from the A&E reality series, Rollergirls.  Rollergirls?  Comics?  What's the connection?  Tune in and find out!

Bonus Episode!  Author Paul Malmont, discusses his new novel with us, The Chinatown Death Cloud Peril.  A great pulp style novel set in 1930's NY, with a cast of familiar characters.  Take a listen and pick up the book.

Also, we have another, Converting to Comicdon  episode where we have a non-comic reader review some comic titles.

Lots of news to cover: Avi Arad quits, Spiderman 3 villains, Speed Racer movie?, AVP2 (say it isn't so), Watchmen movie?

We also have a chance to chat with actor, comedian, voice over artist Patton Oswalt.  Very funny stuff. 

Reviews of Digital Webbing Presents...comics.  Our official review of X-Men 3: The Last Stand.  Tons of news!  Clerks at Cannes, Ghostbusters 3, new Batgirl comic, yet one more version of Blade Runner and so much more.

Reviews of All Star Batman & Robin, Batman Year 100 Part 4.  News: Superman, Xmen, Joss Whedon & George Lucas provides wine?  Special guests Derrick & Philip come in to the studio to discuss their love of Anime and Manga.

Special guest, Unemployed Skeletor comes by the studio to share with us some "special" information and tidbits.  Joe & Jimmy review DC's 52.  Lot's of news including an inside scoop on the upcomming Astonishing X-Men!  Don't miss it!

This week we review, Civil War & Infinite Crisis.  News on Star Trek movie, Iron Man & the great $10,000 ebay scam!  We have a special interview with SciFi Channel contestant Artemis, who is in the running for the upcoming program, "Who Wants to be a Superhero?".  Listen to the interview and vote for her!

Reviews of Astonishing Xmen, New Avengers Annual & Villains United.  Discussions of Wizard Magazine summer recap, Iron Man Movie, Hulk 2, new Battlestar Galactica series and more!  Also, Jimmy had his first pony ride (although he claims it was a horse).

Sposored by Goya...well, not really.  Jimmy and Joe review Bite Club and Ex Machina Special #1.  Tons of great comic and movie news, fan comments, and more!  Oh, and a Superman Barbie doll?  Be afraid.

 

Reviews on Batman Year 100 Part 3 and Ultimate Extinction.  Also, our friend Mike joins in on the show as our "Manga Reporter".  Mike discusses several titles including Monster, Dragon Head, The Push Man... and more!  Also some interesting Manga and Anime news.  

Comic book legend, Jerry Robinson!  Best known for his work on Batman (including creating the Joker and co-creating Robin), Jerry Robinson is a part of comic book history.  Joe and Jimmy were honored to have the opportunity to speak with him.  Jerry shares some great stories on how it all started!

Voice artist Olivia D'Abo joins Joe and Jimmy for this special episode.  Olivia voices several great animated series including Tarzan, Batman Beyond, Justice League, Invader Zim and Ultimate Avengers! 

Enjoy!

Comic Reviews: All Star Superman 3, Tag & Bink, New Avengers: Illuminati & FF Road to Civil War.  Lot's of TV & Movie news including: Aquaman, Simpsons, Superman, Flash and more!  Joe has a cold and Jimmy has a new mic.  Oh, and what happened to Julio?!

Comic Conversion! Jimmy introduces comics to a female non-comic reader...and she likes it! Guest Ashley joins us at the studio to chat about her thoughts on Y the Last Man, Ultimate Spiderman and Painkiller Jane. We also discuss Wonder Woman rumors and that oh so funny Return of Chef South Park episode.

Hey Kids! Check out Episode 27, our all ages podcast discussing age appropriate comics for kids. Chris Eliopoulos joins us and discusses Franklin Richards. Eight year old podcaster Sam from the SG Show shares his review of Franklin Richards and answers some questions. Fun for the whole family!

Is the Hulk Irish? V for Vendetta, Batman Year 100 pt2, why is Jimmy begging Kevin Smith for an interview, and more!

Well, we made it to 25! Today we discuss The Ultimates (2 words, finger nails) Ultimate Avengers DVD, the Oscars and more!

Part 2 of the New York Comic Con! Joe and Jimmy share some interviews with John Cassaday, Paul Pope and other guests from our party on Friday. Also, Bryan and Peter from Comic Geek Speak discuss their thoughts on the con.

Joe & Jimmy discuss Friday and Saturday at the NY Comic Con. Big crowds, big guests and Skeletor? Listen and find out more!

Episode 22: our pre-New York Comic Con show! Jimmy joins in as a regular co-host and we have a chance to interview artist / writer Paul Pope discussing his newest work Batman Year 100.

Holy Slacking Batman! Yes, we've been behind in our postings...but here is a new episode for '06. Topics: Nat Turner #2, Stephen Kings: Dark Towers, Wonder Woman movie, and more.

Time for some political discussions! Well, political cartoons that is. Artist Ward Sutton discusses his work and the power of the political cartoon. Take a listen.

It's Jim Lee! Our last interview from the SD Comic Con. A short but interesting interview as Jim shares some thoughts with Joe and Jimmy. Enjoy!

It's John Cassaday! One of our last interviews from San Diego Comic Con. John chats with us about his art style, what he's been doing and what's coming up next. Joe is joined by roving reporter Jimmy for this fun filled interview. Download, listen, laugh and then download another episode. :)

Hey listeners, it's our interview with Kyle Baker! Kyle sat down with us at a NY diner and chatted about his past work, current projects and the industry. Good stuff!

It's the HUGE podcast crossover show! Comic Geek Speak joins CNI for this special limited edition crossover annual. OK, maybe not limited. Laugh loudly as we discuss a slew of favorite super hero cartoons.

OK, we've been slacking...but how about an interview with Darwyn Cooke to cheer you up! Darwyn discusses Solo, New Frontier, Batman the Animated Series and a great new upcoming project!

Jimmy joins Joe and Julio at the studio for ep.14. We discuss Ultimates #7 and a new title, Living in Infamy from Ben Raab. News about Iron Man, Punisher 2 and Hulk 2. Also an interview with Ben Raab and the team behind Living in Infamy.

Our San Diego Comic Con wrap up with our roving reporter, Jimmy. Chatting about the booths, Superman, Kevin Smith, Serenity, great costumes and an interview with Dean Haspiel, artist on Harvey Pekars, The Quitter. Plus a cool show open!

A third host joins in on the fun for episode 12. Reviews of Omac #3, Planetary and Nat Turner. Movie News: X3, Captain America, Flash & more. Three times the fun!

Discussing: Hellboy: The Island, The Hunger and Neverwhere. Movie Talk: Batman 2 news, Spiderman 3, Zoom gets sued. Not to mention generally humorous banter.

It's our big episode number 10! 1 hour chock full of pod goodness. Reviews of: NYC Mech, Batman: Snow pt.1, Pop Culture Shock Therapy. Our movie review for Batman Begins and our recap of the 2005 MOCCA Art Fest.

More follow up from Wizard World Philly. Discussions on JSA #73&74 and House of M. Bonus! A great interview with artist Chris Giarusso of Mini Marvels & G-Man!

It's Michael Avon Oeming! Check out our interview with Mike Oeming as he discusses past work, his short film "Six" and his upcoming Thor: Blood Oath.

Reviews of: The Return of Donna Troy & JLA Classified. Discussion: House of M. Movie News: Zoom, V for Vendetta. Also, Winicks' Juniper Lee.

Special interview with Lawrence Klein, the chairman for the Museum of Comic and Cartoon Art (MOCCA) in NY. Hear about MOCCA and their upcoming events!

In less than a week, another podcast! Reviews of: Lions, Tigers & Bears, Desolation Jones and Alpha Shade. More movie news: X3, Sin City 2, Howls Moving Castle.

Hey comic fans! Check out our interview with artist Tim Sale! (Batman: Long Halloween, Superman for All Seasons, Spiderman Blue, Daredevil Yellow, Hulk Gray, Catwoman When in Rome). Don't miss it!

Hey! Check out ep.3. Comic reviews of: Villains United, Shadowhawk & Beowulf. Discussions on: Doom Movie, Blade TV movie, Paramount & Marvel team up. And as always, Five Things to Check Out if you Haven't Already!

Hey All, If you're checking out the podcasts we'd love to get some listener feedback on mp3. Send us an email with an mp3 attachment of your comments or inside info for us to share on the show. Email to comicnewsinsider@yahoo.com.