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Comic News Insider Episode 1155 - Comic Beat Insider 46: THE GREATEST SHOWMAN - The Show Must Go On!

Comic News Insider: Episode 1155 is now available for free download! Click on the link or follow on Spotify/subscribe on iTunes! 

In our 46th episode of COMIC BEAT INSIDER (CBI), Jimmy and Heidi MacDonald (The Beat Chief) are reunited with the State Fair crew of friends Erin Crosby (Forbidden Broadway) and Kerri Jill Garbis (Evita, Singing in the Rain) to discuss the 2017 modern musical film THE GREATEST SHOWMAN. What did it take to get this film greenlit? Is it okay that it was not a biopic & only inspired by Barnum's life? Just how catchy is literally every song? Did Zendaya & Zac Efron do their own aerial stunts? How was the hit song "This Is Me" written? Join us each week to listen in live. Send in topic ideas for future episodes. Be it in comics, TV or film. Also, get a hold of us!

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In our 46th episode of COMIC BEAT INSIDER (CBI), Jimmy and Heidi MacDonald (The Beat Chief) are reunited with the State Fair crew of friends Erin Crosby (Forbidden Broadway) and Kerri Jill Garbis (Evita, Singing in the Rain) to discuss the 2017 modern musical film THE GREATEST SHOWMAN. What did it take to get this film greenlit? Is it okay that it was not a biopic & only inspired by Barnum's life? Just how catchy is literally every song? Did Zendaya & Zac Efron do their own aerial stunts? How was the hit song "This Is Me" written? Join us each week to listen in live. Send in topic ideas for future episodes. Be it in comics, TV or film. Also, get a hold of us!

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Comic News Insider Episode 1154 - CNI Unplugged: Paul Bacera!

Comic News Insider: Episode 1154 is now available for free download! Click on the link or follow on Spotify/subscribe on iTunes!

In another unplugged interview, Jimmy is joined by new author, YouTuber, actor, filmmaker, KPop fan & fellow Filipino Paul Bacera! He's the author of a new illustrated children's book called ISDAMAN: THE LITTLE FILIPINO HERO as well as the host of his YouTube channel THE ASIAN THEORY. Just a  heads up, there was a bit of a delay during the recording. It's all good! Still a great interview! They discuss what inspired the book, importance of representation, and bringing Filipinos more into the mainstream. They also talk about his YouTube channel and get into a deep dive about KPop and Asian heritage. Also a fellow nerd, they cover comics, WandaVision, Marvel films and more. As usual, Jimmy's chat with Paul is more conversation than interview so we talk about a wide variety of things. A really fun and laid back time. Also, get a hold of us!

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In another unplugged interview, Jimmy is joined by new author, YouTuber, actor, filmmaker, KPop fan & fellow Filipino Paul Bacera! He's the author of a new illustrated children's book called ISDAMAN: THE LITTLE FILIPINO HERO as well as the host of his YouTube channel THE ASIAN THEORY. Just a  heads up, there was a bit of a delay during the recording. It's all good! Still a great interview! They discuss what inspired the book, importance of representation, and bringing Filipinos more into the mainstream. They also talk about his YouTube channel and get into a deep dive about KPop and Asian heritage. Also a fellow nerd, they cover comics, WandaVision, Marvel films and more. As usual, Jimmy's chat with Paul is more conversation than interview so we talk about a wide variety of things. A really fun and laid back time. Also, get a hold of us!

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Comic News Insider Episode 1153 - '70's Superman & '90's X-Men!

Comic News Insider: Episode 1153 is now available for free download! Click on the link or follow on Spotify/subscribe on iTunes! 

Reviews: Hollow Heart #1, Savage Vol. 2 #1, X-Men: Legends #1, Young Hellboy: The Hidden Land #1, Flora and Ulysses film

Comics are going back to the well! Jimmy recruits some of his favorite audio reviewers again. Thanks to Melissa, Jon, Marta, Ashley and Ricardo. Always such insightful and great reviews and the powers that be at CNI appreciate them so much. Let us know if you've read and/or watched what we reviewed and send us your thoughts! Thanks to Emily for the news which includes: Superman '78 & Batman '89 are coming to comics, Netflix announces a Wednesday Addams series, Marvel announces an ongoing Shang-Chi series  and more. Also, get a hold of us!

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Reviews: Hollow Heart #1, Savage Vol. 2 #1, X-Men: Legends #1, Young Hellboy: The Hidden Land #1, Flora and Ulysses film

Comics are going back to the well! Jimmy recruits some of his favorite audio reviewers again. Thanks to Melissa, Jon, Marta, Ashley and Ricardo. Always such insightful and great reviews and the powers that be at CNI appreciate them so much. Let us know if you've read and/or watched what we reviewed and send us your thoughts! Thanks to Emily for the news which includes: Superman '78 & Batman '89 are coming to comics, Netflix announces a Wednesday Addams series, Marvel announces an ongoing Shang-Chi series  and more. Also, get a hold of us!

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Comic News Insider Episode 1152 - Comic Beat Insider 45: ON THE TOWN - Gotta Get Some Gargle!

Comic News Insider: Episode 1152 is now available for free download! Click on the link or follow on Spotify/subscribe on iTunes! 

In our 45th episode of COMIC BEAT INSIDER (CBI), Jimmy and Heidi MacDonald (The Beat Chief) are joined by friends Erin Crosby (Forbidden Broadway) and Trish Mulvihill (comics colorist) to discuss the 1949 Gene Kelly musical film ON THE TOWN. How different is this from the stage musical? Just how many dream ballets are there? Can Jimmy gush over Vera-Ellen throughout the whole recording? Was there ever really a "Miss Turnstiles" or something similar in NYC? Do the female cast members steal the show (they do!)? Join us each week to listen in live. Send in topic ideas for future episodes. Be it in comics, TV or film. Also, get a hold of us!

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In our 45th episode of COMIC BEAT INSIDER (CBI), Jimmy and Heidi MacDonald (The Beat Chief) are joined by friends Erin Crosby (Forbidden Broadway) and Trish Mulvihill (comics colorist) to discuss the 1949 Gene Kelly musical film ON THE TOWN. How different is this from the stage musical? Just how many dream ballets are there? Can Jimmy gush over Vera-Ellen throughout the whole recording? Was there ever really a "Miss Turnstiles" or something similar in NYC? Do the female cast members steal the show (they do!)? Join us each week to listen in live. Send in topic ideas for future episodes. Be it in comics, TV or film. Also, get a hold of us!

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Comic News Insider Episode 1151 - CNI Loves You!

Comic News Insider: Episode 1151 is now available for free download! Click on the link or follow on Spotify/subscribe on iTunes! 

Reviews: Black Hammer Visions #1, Orcs #1, Radiant Black #1, Black Lightning s4 premiere

Happy Valentine's Day, lovers! CNI brings you the love once again. Jimmy recruits some of his favorite audio reviewers again. Thanks to Melissa, Jon, and Ashley. Always such insightful and great reviews and the powers that be at CNI appreciate them so much. Let us know if you've read and/or watched what we reviewed and send us your thoughts! Thanks to Emily for the news which includes: Milestone Comics relaunch is delayed, a new adult animated series called VELMA based on the Scooby gang character is coming, the business side of mutantdom will be explored in Marvel Comics X-CORP  and more. Also, get a hold of us!

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Reviews: Black Hammer Visions #1, Orcs #1, Radiant Black #1, Black Lightning s4 premiere

Happy Valentine's Day, lovers! CNI brings you the love once again. Jimmy recruits some of his favorite audio reviewers again. Thanks to Melissa, Jon, and Ashley. Always such insightful and great reviews and the powers that be at CNI appreciate them so much. Let us know if you've read and/or watched what we reviewed and send us your thoughts! Thanks to Emily for the news which includes: Milestone Comics relaunch is delayed, a new adult animated series called VELMA based on the Scooby gang character is coming, the business side of mutantdom will be explored in Marvel Comics X-CORP  and more. Also, get a hold of us!

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Comic News Insider Episode 1150 - Comic Beat Insider 44: STATE FAIR - All I Owe Ioway!

Comic News Insider: Episode 1150 is now available for free download! Click on the link or follow on Spotify/subscribe on iTunes! 

In our 44th episode of COMIC BEAT INSIDER (CBI), Jimmy and Heidi MacDonald (The Beat Chief) are joined by friends Erin Crosby (Forbidden Broadway) and Kerri Jill Garbis (Evita, Singing in the Rain) to discuss the 1945 Rodgers and Hammerstein musical film STATE FAIR. What did the panel think of one of Jimmy's old favorites? Why would you stand up on a rollercoaster? Is Wayne kind of a jerk? How much does Pa really love that hog? Does Margy find love at the fair? Join us each week to listen in live. Send in topic ideas for future episodes. Be it in comics, TV or film. Also, get a hold of us!

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In our 44th episode of COMIC BEAT INSIDER (CBI), Jimmy and Heidi MacDonald (The Beat Chief) are joined by friends Erin Crosby (Forbidden Broadway) and Kerri Jill Garbis (Evita, Singing in the Rain) to discuss the 1945 Rodgers and Hammerstein musical film STATE FAIR. What did the panel think of one of Jimmy's old favorites? Why would you stand up on a rollercoaster? Is Wayne kind of a jerk? How much does Pa really love that hog? Does Margy find love at the fair? Join us each week to listen in live. Send in topic ideas for future episodes. Be it in comics, TV or film. Also, get a hold of us!

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Comic News Insider Episode 1149 - CNI Sweepers!

Comic News Insider: Episode 1149 is now available for free download! Click on the link or follow on Spotify/subscribe on iTunes! 

Reviews: Chained to the Grave #1, Deep Beyond #1, Fear Case #1, Luna #1, Specter Inspectors #1, Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures #1, Space Sweepers

Jimmy recruits some of his favorite audio reviewers again. Thanks to Melissa, Jon, Marta, Ashley and Emily. Always such insightful and great reviews and the powers that be at CNI appreciate them so much. Let us know if you've read and/or watched what we reviewed and send us your thoughts! Thanks to Emily for the news which includes: Marvel Comics announces more Heroes Reborn titles, Ambush Bug will introduce unpublished DC Comics tales, Ryan Coogler is developing a Wakanda TV series and more. Also, get a hold of us!

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Reviews: Chained to the Grave #1, Deep Beyond #1, Fear Case #1, Luna #1, Specter Inspectors #1, Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures #1, Space Sweepers

Jimmy recruits some of his favorite audio reviewers again. Thanks to Melissa, Jon, Marta, Ashley and Emily. Always such insightful and great reviews and the powers that be at CNI appreciate them so much. Let us know if you've read and/or watched what we reviewed and send us your thoughts! Thanks to Emily for the news which includes: Marvel Comics announces more Heroes Reborn titles, Ambush Bug will introduce unpublished DC Comics tales, Ryan Coogler is developing a Wakanda TV series and more. Also, get a hold of us!

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Comic News Insider Episode 1148 - Comic Beat Insider: JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR - WHYYYYYYYYYY?!!!!

Comic News Insider: Episode 1148 is now available for free download! Click on the link or follow on Spotify/subscribe on iTunes! 

In our 43rd episode of COMIC BEAT INSIDER (CBI), Jimmy and Heidi MacDonald (The Beat Chief) are joined by Erin Crosby (Forbidden Broadway) and Dan Fogler (Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them) to discuss the 1973 classic rock opera film JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR. What are some of our favorite moments? What was changed from the stage version? Was it all a ruse to leave Ted Neeley behind? Where did they find Yvonne Elliman? What's unique about the film's last shot? And did we sing the entire show while Zooming? Join us each week to listen in live. Send in topic ideas for future episodes. Be it in comics, TV or film. Also, get a hold of us!

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In our 43rd episode of COMIC BEAT INSIDER (CBI), Jimmy and Heidi MacDonald (The Beat Chief) are joined by Erin Crosby (Forbidden Broadway) and Dan Fogler (Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them) to discuss the 1973 classic rock opera film JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR. What are some of our favorite moments? What was changed from the stage version? Was it all a ruse to leave Ted Neeley behind? Where did they find Yvonne Elliman? What's unique about the film's last shot? And did we sing the entire show while Zooming? Join us each week to listen in live. Send in topic ideas for future episodes. Be it in comics, TV or film. Also, get a hold of us!

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Comic News Insider Episode 1147 - Imperious CNI!

Comic News Insider: Episode 1147 is now available for free download! Click on the link or follow on Spotify/subscribe on iTunes! 

Reviews: Future State: Batman/Superman #1, Future State: Legion of Super-Heroes #1, Future State: Superman vs. Imperious Lex #1, Riverdale Presents: Southside Serpents One-Shot, Resident Alien s1 premiere, Snowpiercer s2 premiere

Jimmy recruits some of his favorite audio reviewers again. Thanks to Melissa, Jon, Marta, Ashley and Emily. Always such insightful and great reviews and the powers that be at CNI appreciate them so much. Let us know if you've read and/or watched what we reviewed and send us your thoughts! Thanks to Emily for the news which includes: new DC animated shorts on the way, Netflix announces The Sandman cast, Cloverfield to get a direct sequel and more. Also, get a hold of us!

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Reviews: Future State: Batman/Superman #1, Future State: Legion of Super-Heroes #1, Future State: Superman vs. Imperious Lex #1, Riverdale Presents: Southside Serpents One-Shot, Resident Alien s1 premiere, Snowpiercer s2 premiere

Jimmy recruits some of his favorite audio reviewers again. Thanks to Melissa, Jon, Marta, Ashley and Emily. Always such insightful and great reviews and the powers that be at CNI appreciate them so much. Let us know if you've read and/or watched what we reviewed and send us your thoughts! Thanks to Emily for the news which includes: new DC animated shorts on the way, Netflix announces The Sandman cast, Cloverfield to get a direct sequel and more. Also, get a hold of us!

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