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March 28, 2009

Nerd Rant!

It's 2009. Did you know that? Science Fiction, comic books and social networking are main stream. And have been for a long time. I'm so sick of people thinking they are better than me because I like things like this. Thinking that using a social network site like Twitter is "weird". Or reading comics is childish. Fuck you and your lifestyle. EVERYONE has something they are nerdy about. Be it sports, reality TV, knitting, midget tossing, music, Spaghetti-O's or boobies. We all know I'm a huge boobies nerd, so we'll skip right over that.

I'm still amazed how fucking rude and condescending people can be when something that is considered nerdy or geeky is brought up. Here's a convo I had last night.

Jerkface: Do you use that Twitter thing?

Me: Yep.

Jerkface: You're weird.

Me: Why?

Jerkface: That's just weird. I don't use any of that stuff. Facebook or MySpace or whatever.

Me: That's right. I keep forgetting that you're so much better than I am. What with your lack of talent in your so called field of expertise, your ridiculous, oh sorry...eccentric fashion sense and your idiotic need to argue every statement that comes out of anyone's mouth due to your low self esteem.

Jerkface: Whatever. You're weird for using that stuff.

This is a slightly exaggerated version of the convo, but you get the idea. This same person has tried to make fun of me for the whole comic book and Sci-Fi (NOT SyFy, ya network idiots!) thing. Oh, I suppose The Real Housewives of New York City is scholarly TV. Don't get me wrong. I'm not looking down on them for watching that. I can't get enough of watching the trainwreck that is Rock of Love.

I've even tried to argue back the importance or entertainment value of these so called nerdy things. Being the close minded assholes, they stick to their guns and refuse to hear what I have to say about it. Guess what else I was nerdy about for years? Boxing and martial arts. Maybe I should nerd all over your face with my fists of nerd!

Bottom line: Geek is chic. Nerd is the word. And Fuck is the YOU!

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March 27, 2009

CNI 188: CNI One Shot! A Farewell to Battlestar Galactica

Comic News Insider: Episode 188: CNI One Shot! A Farewell to Battlestar Galactica is now available for free download! Click on the link or get it through iTunes! Sponsored by Dynamic Forces. Also sponsored by the New York Comic-Con!

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!!!

Don't forget to leave your iTunes comments! 5 stars and nothing but love! Also, get a hold of us!

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March 26, 2009

The Joker Hates Twitter

I know that Twitter is killing blogging. It's certainly slowed me down a bit. I'll admit. I'm addicted. And now that it's gone all mainstream, it's EVERYWHERE! Everyone from Britney Spears to P. Diddy to Ashton Kutcher/Demi Moore to CNN are using it now. And as many people that love it, there are many who hate it. My buddy in Wales, Rich, has a giant hate-on for it. So much so, that he made this hilarious little video about it. I couldn't embed the video, so clicky clicky the link. Enjoy.

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March 25, 2009

BSG Roundtable

In addition to our regular show last night, we also recorded a Battlestar Galactica special One-Shot. Since there's no more BSG on Fridays at 9pm, we'll be releasing Episode 188: CNI One-Shot! Battlestar Galactica at that time to try to ease the pain. Friends from The Vampire Cowboys Theatre Company, Abby Marcus and Qui Nguyen, join us in studio. And, good friend Kim Lay joins us via Skype from the west coast. We had a blast discussing the finale, the series, music, cast, crew, and more. Seriously, we could have went on for hours since we are all huge fans. Speaking of fandom, Kim put together an awesome farewell fan vid. Enjoy.

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March 24, 2009

CNI 187 - Charlie Adlard (The Walking Dead) Pt. 1

Comic News Insider: Episode 187 is now available for free download! Click on the link or get it through iTunes! Sponsored by Dynamic Forces. Also sponsored by the New York Comic-Con!

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. While you're at it, check out our new VERSUS! show featuring Death Note. It's Episode 186!Top 3 and plugs galore. Leave your iTunes comments! 5 stars and nothing but love! Also, get a hold of us!

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March 22, 2009

Fix it!

I still haven't taken my laptop in for fixing. Awaiting news from a Sony insider about my next step. As slow as it is, thank Buddha for the old Dell desktop. It's gotten me through tough times. And to think, I wanted to take it out back and shoot it. I'll never quit you, Delly!

Though now I may drink the Kool-Aid. Next laptop will be a Mac. Suck it, Sony!

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March 21, 2009

CNI 186 - VERSUS!: Death Note

Comic News Insider: Episode 186 -VERSUS! Death Note is now available for free download! Click on the link or get it through iTunes! Sponsored by Dynamic Forces.

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. Don't forget to leave your iTunes comments! 5 stars and nothing but love! Also, get a hold of us!

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March 20, 2009

RIP: BSG

The final episode of Battlestar Galactica is done. And I frakkin' loved it! I'll talk more about it another time as I'm still digesting it all. I watch way too much TV. Of course, that makes me an expert on all things TV. I can't think of the last series that EVERY episode was so riveting and heart pounding. EVERY episode. The finale went out like a beautiful sonata. I'm quite sure there will be many who will find some way to be pissed off about it. You know what I have to say to that? SUCK IT, BITCHES! Enjoy something once in your life. For now, tip your 40's into a toaster in memory of one of the best shows ever on TV.

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March 18, 2009

CNI 185 - St. Paddy's Day Special (Not Really)

Comic News Insider: Episode 185 is now available for free download! Click on the link or get it through iTunes! Sponsored by Dynamic Forces. Also sponsored by the New York Comic-Con!

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! Top 3 and plugs galore. Leave your iTunes comments! 5 stars and nothing but love! Also, get a hold of us!

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