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Comic News Insider Episode 1162 - Comic Beat Insider 48: SNOWPIERCER - It's Time We Take the Engine!

Comic News Insider: Episode 1162 is now available for free download! Click on the link or follow on Spotify/subscribe on iTunes! 

In our 48th episode of COMIC BEAT INSIDER (CBI), Jimmy and Heidi MacDonald (The Beat Chief) welcome back The Beat staff writers Edie Nugent and Ricardo Serrano Denis. For March, the theme will be "movies that were ahead of their time" which can take on a number of meanings. This week, we talk the 2013 Bong Joon-ho sci-fi film SNOWPIERCER. How practical were the special effects? Why did they cover Chris Evans in heavy clothing & a big coat? What character is sort of like "Jason" from the Friday the 13th series of films? Is it more of a message on the environment or class distinction? What's with the missing limbs? 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 48th episode of COMIC BEAT INSIDER (CBI), Jimmy and Heidi MacDonald (The Beat Chief) welcome back The Beat staff writers Edie Nugent and Ricardo Serrano Denis. For March, the theme will be "movies that were ahead of their time" which can take on a number of meanings. This week, we talk the 2013 Bong Joon-ho sci-fi film SNOWPIERCER. How practical were the special effects? Why did they cover Chris Evans in heavy clothing & a big coat? What character is sort of like "Jason" from the Friday the 13th series of films? Is it more of a message on the environment or class distinction? What's with the missing limbs? 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 1540 - Celebrating John Cassaday Part 2

Comic News Insider: Episode 1540 is now available for free download! Click on the link or follow on Spotify/subscribe on iTunes!

We continue to celebrate the life of the legendary cartoonist John Cassaday who tragically died on September 9th. He was one of Jimmy's closest friends. Jimmy shares some stories of their friendship and adventures. He also asked some of John's friends/colleagues to send in their memories of him as well. They talk about his incredible body of work, how they met, fun times together and more. Thanks so much to Ben Raab, Paul Pope, Heidi MacDonald, CB Cebulski, John Layman, Fabio Moon, Laura Martin, Michael Avon Oeming, Lorraine Cink, Nick Barrucci, Dean Haspiel, Marta Balusek and Producer Joe for sharing their reflections on John. This is an emotional and raw episode but also full of love and light. We all love and miss him terribly. We were all lucky to have him in our lives. His legacy will keep his energy around us eternally. 

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Comic News Insider Episode 1539 - Celebrating John Cassaday Part 1

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Our dear friend John Cassaday passed away on September 9th. As many know, Jimmy was one of his best pals. As you can imagine, he is devastated. We are doing a couple of special episodes to honor his memory. John was a big supporter of our podcast from the very beginning. He came on only a handful of times or so in the early days and let us find our feet after that. He was always one to let his work speak for itself and we respected that. We put together a compilation of some of the episodes he was on including Episodes 18, 50, 100 and 200. As said, early days. We think you'll love hearing John talk about his work back then as these date from 2005-2009. Such an incredibly talented and kind man. One of the best comic book artists ever and a true friend. His work will live on. 

Next episode, Jimmy asked some of John's friends/colleagues to send in their memories of him. How they met, his work, a favorite story and more. Jimmy talks of their friendship and shares a few stories as well. It will be an emotional one for sure. Come back later this week to listen. 

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Comic News Insider Episode 1538 - Another TV/Film Review Catch-up!

Comic News Insider: Episode 1538 is now available for free download! Click on the link or follow on Spotify/subscribe on iTunes!

Reviews: Batman: Caped Crusader s1, House of the Dragon s2, Lord of the Rings: Rings of Power s2 premiere, Orphan Black: Echoes s1, Sweet Home s3, Time Bandits s1, The Umbrella Academy: Season 4, Alien: Romulus, Borderlands, The Crow, Despicable Me 4, Saving Bikini Bottom: The Sandy Cheeks Movie 

Due to all the San Diego Comic Con, Flame Con and Anime NYC coverage, Jimmy has been way behind on reviewing comics, TV and film. So he decided to do some review catch-ups. He did 2 comic book review specials last week and then the TV/film/streaming special here. Did you watch any of these? What are some of your faves? If so, let us know your thoughts! 

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Comic News Insider Episode 1537 - Another Comic Book Review Catch-up (Part 2)!

Comic News Insider: Episode 1537 is now available for free download! Click on the link or follow on Spotify/subscribe on iTunes!

Reviews: Exceptional X-Men #1, Uncanny X-Men Vol 6 #1, X-Factor Vol 5 #1, X-Force Vol 7 #1, Wolverine: Revenge #1,What If Donald Duck Became Thor #1, What If Donald Duck Became Wolverine #1, Flash Gordon Vol 8 #1 & #2, Huge Detective #1

Jimmy continues the comic book review catch-up in this episode. Lots of the new X-books are covered here! Next week will be the TV/film/streaming special. Did you read any of these comics? If so, let us know your thoughts! 

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Comic News Insider Episode 1536 - Another Comic Book Review Catch-up (Part 1)!

Comic News Insider: Episode 1536 is now available for free download! Click on the link or follow on Spotify/subscribe on iTunes!

Reviews: Archie: The Decision one-shot, Babs #1,Universal Monsters: Frankenstein #1, Hello Darkness #1, Jenny Sparks #1, Minor Arcana #1, Patra #1, The Power Fantasy #1 & #2, S.I.R. #1. 

Due to all the San Diego Comic Con, Flame Con and Anime NYC coverage, Jimmy has been way behind on reviewing comics, TV and film. So he decided to do some catch-ups over the next couple of weeks. He'll do 2 comic book review specials this week and then the TV/film/streaming special next week. Did you read any of these comics? If so, let us know your thoughts! 

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Comic News Insider Episode 1535 - Anime NYC Recap!

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Reviews: Terminator Zero, Suicide Squad Isekai

Yet even more convention coverage! Jimmy attended Anime NYC over the weekend of August 23-25th. The show has almost doubled in attendance in just 2 years and it showed. Lots of art, merch, guests, panels, cosplay, food and more! Jimmy gives his full recap in the episode. And since we're talking about Anime NYC, he also reviews two recent anime series. Did you attend? Tell us your thoughts! 

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Comic News Insider Episode 1534 - SDCC: CNI Correspondent Melissa's Recap!

Comic News Insider: Episode 1534 is now available for free download! Click on the link or follow on Spotify/subscribe on iTunes!

It's our REAL final San Diego Comic Con episode! Jimmy's dear friend Melissa has been such a great part of CNI for many years doing reviews, the occasional interviews and roundtables, etc. Why not hear about her thoughts on SDCC? She is an official CNI Correspondent after all! She hit many an activation site and gives her thoughts on them all. She also talks about cosplay, panels, crowds, attendees, parties and more! 

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Comic News Insider Episode 1533 - SDCC: Amazon Prime Animation w/ Robert Kirkman/Vivienne Medrano/Travis Willingham/Kyle Hunter!

Comic News Insider: Episode 1533 is now available for free download! Click on the link or follow on Spotify/subscribe on iTunes!

In our final SDCC interview special, Jimmy did the roundtables for the Amazon Prime animated series room with creators Robert Kirkman (INVINCIBLE), Vivienne Medrano (HAZBIN HOTEL), Travis Willingham (THE LEGEND OF VOX MACHINA), and Kyle Hunter (SAUSAGE PARTY: FOODTOPIA). For the first time in probably ever, the synergy between the other 2 press people was fantastic and they played off of each other's questions. A surprising delight! Kirkman gave some great business advice on how to get the good money when selling your IP, Medrano talked about the amazing music in the show, Willingham revealed how the show came together from D&D sessions and Hunter talked of how the show continues on from the movie with a slight change. All fantastic! Please go back to hear all of the SDCC coverage from the last month. 

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Comic News Insider Episode 1532 - SDCC: JP Ahonen/Joey Esposito & Sean Von Gorman!

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You get 2 interviews in this San Diego Comic Con special! First up, Jimmy chats with Finnish cartoonist JP Ahonen about his hit comic BEZELBUBS, black metal, tattoos and more. He also talks with writer Joey Esposito and artist Sean Von Gorman about their new comic THE PEDESTRIAN, where the idea came from, jaywalking and more. Please come back to hear all of the SDCC coverage over the next month. 

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Comic News Insider: Episode 1532 is now available for free download! Click on the link or follow on Spotify/subscribe on iTunes!

You get 2 interviews in this San Diego Comic Con special! First up, Jimmy chats with Finnish cartoonist JP Ahonen about his hit comic BEZELBUBS, black metal, tattoos and more. He also talks with writer Joey Esposito and artist Sean Von Gorman about their new comic THE PEDESTRIAN, where the idea came from, jaywalking and more. Please come back to hear all of the SDCC coverage over the next month. 

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Comic News Insider Episode 1531 - SDCC: Meghan Boehman/Rachael Briner!

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Jimmy talked with the cartoonist powerhouse duo that is Meghan Boehman and Rachael Briner. They are old friends since elementary school and work together frequently. They talk about their new collaboration DEAR ROSIE, how it's based on a personal tale from their own lives, how they work together, healing through art, silly tricks kids play and more. Please come back to hear all of the SDCC coverage over the next month. 

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