Comic News Insider

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COMIC NEWS INSIDER is your weekly podcast for everything comic book, animation, sci-fi and pop culture! At least that's what our voice over friend says at the beginning of each episode. Starting back in April of 2005, CNI was one of the first comic book based podcasts. Since then we have expanded our coverage into more television, film, music, etc (usually things with a nerdy slant). Jimmy Aquino is your host with Producer Joe Gonzalez (original host) serving as...er...Producer!

In what we call our regular weekly format show, there are reviews of new comics/TV/film/etc., news and the Top 3 recommendations of the week. Many thanks to the amazing team of rotating reviewers whom send in audio reviews each week. During convention season, Jimmy travels to various shows and tends to get a load of interviews that are played out over the weeks following. Please check out our massive archives of past interviews from the world of comics, literature, TV, film, gaming, music, theater and more on the left.

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Episode 1467 - Thought Bubble Festival: Luke Healy/Conor Boyle!

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Jimmy attended Thought Bubble Festival in the UK and got a whole bunch of interviews! In this episode, you'll hear from Luke Healy and Conor Boyle. Jimmy talked to Luke about his recent graphic novel PERMANENT PRESS, life as a cartoonist and a standup comedian, his webcomic DOGS ON DATES and more. He also talked to his friend Conor about BLACK SIGHT, JUDGE DREDD, the importance of coloring and more. Both great interviews!

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Jimmy attended Thought Bubble Festival in the UK and got a whole bunch of interviews! In this episode, you'll hear from Luke Healy and Conor Boyle. Jimmy talked to Luke about his recent graphic novel PERMANENT PRESS, life as a cartoonist and a standup comedian, his webcomic DOGS ON DATES and more. He also talked to his friend Conor about BLACK SIGHT, JUDGE DREDD, the importance of coloring and more. Both great interviews!

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Episode 1466 - Thought Bubble Festival: Clio Isadora!

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Jimmy attended Thought Bubble Festival in the UK and got a whole bunch of interviews! In this episode, you'll hear Clio Isadora. They chat about her graphic novel SOUR PICKLES, the trials and tribulations of art school, evolution of art styles, some of her other short comics and more.

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Jimmy attended Thought Bubble Festival in the UK and got a whole bunch of interviews! In this episode, you'll hear Clio Isadora. They chat about her graphic novel SOUR PICKLES, the trials and tribulations of art school, evolution of art styles, some of her other short comics and more.

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Episode 1465 - Thought Bubble Festival: Sonia Leong!

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Jimmy did several interviews before Thought Bubble Festival that he had planned on doing there. This way, his interview schedule wouldn't be too busy at the show. He met up with his friend Sonia Leong for an interview over coffee and hot chocolate in Cambridge to discuss her light novel series, art book companions, Sweatdrop Studios, drawing manga teaching books and more. Great catch-up!

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Jimmy did several interviews before Thought Bubble Festival that he had planned on doing there. This way, his interview schedule wouldn't be too busy at the show. He met up with his friend Sonia Leong for an interview over coffee and hot chocolate in Cambridge to discuss her light novel series, art book companions, Sweatdrop Studios, drawing manga teaching books and more. Great catch-up!

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Episode 1464 - Thought Bubble Festival: Emma Vieceli!

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Jimmy did several interviews before Thought Bubble Festival that he had planned on doing there. This way, his interview schedule wouldn't be too busy at the show. He met up with his friend Emma Vieceli in Cambridge for lunch, shopping and dinner. They did a fun interview in her home with the family cat Ragnarok making a couple of appearances. They talked about her hit webcomic BREAKS, her run on LIFE IS STRANGE, musical theater and more. Thanks to Emma and Pud for having Jimmy over for the night. Always a blast!

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Jimmy did several interviews before Thought Bubble Festival that he had planned on doing there. This way, his interview schedule wouldn't be too busy at the show. He met up with his friend Emma Vieceli in Cambridge for lunch, shopping and dinner. They did a fun interview in her home with the family cat Ragnarok making a couple of appearances. They talked about her hit webcomic BREAKS, her run on LIFE IS STRANGE, musical theater and more. Thanks to Emma and Pud for having Jimmy over for the night. Always a blast!

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Episode 1463 - Thought Bubble Festival: Lucy Sullivan!

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Jimmy did several interviews before Thought Bubble Festival that he had planned on doing there. This way, his interview schedule wouldn't be too busy at the show. He met up with his friend Lucy Sullivan at her flat in London to chat about the relaunch of BARKING, HAGBOUND, FOREBODING PLACE and more. Always a delight to catch up with Lucy! And shout out to her adorable dog Loki!

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Jimmy did several interviews before Thought Bubble Festival that he had planned on doing there. This way, his interview schedule wouldn't be too busy at the show. He met up with his friend Lucy Sullivan at her flat in London to chat about the relaunch of BARKING, HAGBOUND, FOREBODING PLACE and more. Always a delight to catch up with Lucy! And shout out to her adorable dog Loki!

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Episode 1462 - Thought Bubble Festival: Emilia McKenzie!

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Jimmy did several interviews before Thought Bubble Festival that he had planned on doing there. This way, his interview schedule wouldn't be too busy at the show. He met up with Emilia McKenzie at his friend's flat in London to have an intimate and lovely discussion about her graphic novel debut BUT YOU HAVE FRIENDS. They talked about the heavy subject of the book but also the close friendship, fun times, mental health, gratitude and more. The book is a touching read and highly recommended.

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Jimmy did several interviews before Thought Bubble Festival that he had planned on doing there. This way, his interview schedule wouldn't be too busy at the show. He met up with Emilia McKenzie at his friend's flat in London to have an intimate and lovely discussion about her graphic novel debut BUT YOU HAVE FRIENDS. They talked about the heavy subject of the book but also the close friendship, fun times, mental health, gratitude and more. The book is a touching read and highly recommended.

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Episode 1461 - Anime NYC Recap! Comic Reviews/Recommendations!

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We interrupt this Thought Bubble Festival coverage with an exciting ANIME NYC recap! Jimmy attended the show over the weekend and gives his thoughts on it all. A super fun show that was packed with enthusiastic anime/manga fans to be sure. Jimmy talks about Artist Alley and gives some recommendations of artists to check out. Also, is it the convention with the best food choices? YES!

Since he's been doing so much convention coverage since June, Jimmy decided to throw in some comic book recommendations in as well. He talks about works he's loved recently from Penelope Bagieu, Rachael Smith, Becky Cloonan, Tula Lotay, Sarah Gordon, Luke Healy, Emilia McKenzie, Clio Isadora and Abigail J. Harding. All great comics in their own right so do seek them out.

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We interrupt this Thought Bubble Festival coverage with an exciting ANIME NYC recap! Jimmy attended the show over the weekend and gives his thoughts on it all. A super fun show that was packed with enthusiastic anime/manga fans to be sure. Jimmy talks about Artist Alley and gives some recommendations of artists to check out. Also, is it the convention with the best food choices? YES!

Since he's been doing so much convention coverage since June, Jimmy decided to throw in some comic book recommendations in as well. He talks about works he's loved recently from Penelope Bagieu, Rachael Smith, Becky Cloonan, Tula Lotay, Sarah Gordon, Luke Healy, Emilia McKenzie, Clio Isadora and Abigail J. Harding. All great comics in their own right so do seek them out.

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Episode 1460 - Thought Bubble Festival: Rachael Smith/Arielle Jovellanos!

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Jimmy did several interviews before Thought Bubble Festival that he had planned on doing there. This way, his interview schedule wouldn't be too busy at the show. He met up with his friend Rachael Smith in Manchester to interview and hang. A chill and always hilarious time at her home. We talked her recent NAP COMIX, adorable new baby Henry (the star of said comic), THE QUEEN'S FAVORITE WITCH, a possible space opera in the works (wait...WHAT?!!) and more! Thx to Rachael for having Jimmy stay over and the interview!

Jimmy also did a follow up with Arielle Jovellanos at Thought Bubble Festival. He had picked up her self-published comic JUST A SPELL at NYCC last month on the last day so didn't have a chance to read it before their interview there. (They talked about lots of other things so do go check that out). Now read, they talked about the original work, the world building, music involved and more.

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Jimmy did several interviews before Thought Bubble Festival that he had planned on doing there. This way, his interview schedule wouldn't be too busy at the show. He met up with his friend Rachael Smith in Manchester to interview and hang. A chill and always hilarious time at her home. We talked her recent NAP COMIX, adorable new baby Henry (the star of said comic), THE QUEEN'S FAVORITE WITCH, a possible space opera in the works (wait...WHAT?!!) and more! Thx to Rachael for having Jimmy stay over and the interview!

Jimmy also did a follow up with Arielle Jovellanos at Thought Bubble Festival. He had picked up her self-published comic JUST A SPELL at NYCC last month on the last day so didn't have a chance to read it before their interview there. (They talked about lots of other things so do go check that out). Now read, they talked about the original work, the world building, music involved and more.

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Episode 1459 - Thought Bubble Festival: Kieron Gillen!

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Jimmy did several interviews before Thought Bubble Festival that he had planned on doing there. This way, his interview schedule wouldn't be too busy at the show. He met up with his friend Kieron Gillen in London to have lunch and interview. A fun and laid-back chat about his run on his many X-Men books and where things are heading post-Krakoan age, Doctor Aphra, DIE, RPGs, advice for people who want to do comics and more. An adorable pub doggie with a plastic cone on would visit us on occasion to be part of the interview as well. Thanks to Kieron for lunch and the interview!

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Jimmy did several interviews before Thought Bubble Festival that he had planned on doing there. This way, his interview schedule wouldn't be too busy at the show. He met up with his friend Kieron Gillen in London to have lunch and interview. A fun and laid-back chat about his run on his many X-Men books and where things are heading post-Krakoan age, Doctor Aphra, DIE, RPGs, advice for people who want to do comics and more. An adorable pub doggie with a plastic cone on would visit us on occasion to be part of the interview as well. Thanks to Kieron for lunch and the interview!

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Episode 1458 - Thought Bubble Festival Recap! Becky Cloonan/Tula Lotay!

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Jimmy gives his recap and thoughts on Thought Bubble Festival and his trip over to the UK. A great time as usual! The festival is a wonderful gathering of amazing cartoonists and creators. Just a super positive and supportive atmosphere. In the recap, he gives the scoop on it all from the set up to the crowds to the location and more. Yeah, he LOVED it! Jimmy did 13 interviews and you'll hear the one with Becky Cloonan and Tula Lotay. They talk about their upcoming DSTLRY collaboration SOMNA (out next week!) and how the short story in the recent DSTLRY anthology served as the lead in to it. They also talked about how each other is an inspiration and the joys of working with each other. Love was all over in this interview!

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Jimmy gives his recap and thoughts on Thought Bubble Festival and his trip over to the UK. A great time as usual! The festival is a wonderful gathering of amazing cartoonists and creators. Just a super positive and supportive atmosphere. In the recap, he gives the scoop on it all from the set up to the crowds to the location and more. Yeah, he LOVED it! Jimmy did 13 interviews and you'll hear the one with Becky Cloonan and Tula Lotay. They talk about their upcoming DSTLRY collaboration SOMNA (out next week!) and how the short story in the recent DSTLRY anthology served as the lead in to it. They also talked about how each other is an inspiration and the joys of working with each other. Love was all over in this interview!

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