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The podcast for everything comic book, animation, sci-fi and pop culture. Hosted by Jimmy Aquino & a rotating panel of co-hosts, CNI is your weekly dose of industry news, reviews and interviews. Past guests include: Stan Lee, John Romita, Sr., Jerry Robinson, Brian K. Vaughan, Ed Brubaker, Matt Fraction, John Cassaday, Paul Pope, Darwyne Cooke, JM Dematteis, Steve Niles, Garth Ennis, Steve Rude, Kyle Baker, Jim Lee, James Jean, Alison Bechdel, Arthur Suydam, Jonathan Hickman, Greg Pak, John McCrea, Zoe Bell, Ted Raimi, David Tennant, Russel T. Davies, Felicia Day, Seth Green, Rob Zombie, Brian Pulido, Olivia Munn, Michael Rooker, Ben Templesmith, Kate Beaton, Faith Erin Hicks, Amber MacArthur, Seth Meyers, Joss Whedon, Nathan Fillion, Bryan Fuller, Kristin Chenoweth, Rosario Dawson, Olivia D'Abo, Patton Oswalt, Tom Kenny, Michael Emerson, Kevin Pereira, Paul Cornell, Jackson Publick, Doc Hammer, Molly Crabapple, and Blair Butler (G4TV). CNI, the "Entertainment Weekly" of comic podcasts, continues to bring the fun and the funny! (Hey, it's better than being the "US Weekly" of comic podcasts.) Join Jimmy every Wednesday to laugh, learn and maybe even love! Created & Produced by Joe Gonzalez

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Episode 1776 - NYCC: AJ O. Mason!

2026/11/09

New York Comic Con just happened and we're here to tell you all about it! Jimmy and Producer Joe got 11 interviews w/ the likes of David Dastmalchian, Azie Tesfai, Jenna Cha, Yi Yang, Chloe Brailsford, Lily Kim Qian, Corinne Halbert, AJ O. Mason, Jeffrey Brown, Patrick Horvath and Chip Mosher/David Steinberger. Jimmy also did a KPop Demon Hunters Press room w/ Rich Ting and Neckwav (singing voice of "Abby"). You'll hear those interviews over the next few weeks. Producer Joe sat down with writer AJ O. Mason to talk about his brand new graphic novel, Kloud9: The Star Solider from Top Shelf. They talk about the wide range of themes celebrated in this book including found families, learning where you belong, and romance.

Episode 1775 - NYCC: Jeffrey Brown!

2026/11/06

New York Comic Con just happened and we're here to tell you all about it! Jimmy and Producer Joe got 11 interviews w/ the likes of David Dastmalchian, Azie Tesfai, Jenna Cha, Yi Yang, Chloe Brailsford, Lily Kim Qian, Corinne Halbert, AJ O. Mason, Jeffrey Brown, Patrick Horvath and Chip Mosher/David Steinberger. Jimmy also did a KPop Demon Hunters Press room w/ Rich Ting and Neckwav (singing voice of "Abby"). You'll hear those interviews over the next few weeks. Producer Joe spoke with comic creator Jeffrey Brown about his brand new book, Nikolas Nurdblok and the Lost Brick. This title is set in the world of Lego! They chat a little about his early career and how he's been able to work on some amazing projects including Star Wars and Marvel.

Episode 1774 - NYCC: KPop Demon Hunters w/ Rich Ting/Neckwav!

2026/11/04

New York Comic Con just happened and we're here to tell you all about it! Jimmy and Producer Joe got 11 interviews w/ the likes of David Dastmalchian, Azie Tesfai, Jenna Cha, Yi Yang, Chloe Brailsford, Lily Kim Qian, Corinne Halbert, AJ O. Mason, Jeffrey Brown, Patrick Horvath and Chip Mosher/David Steinberger. Jimmy also did a KPop Demon Hunters Press room w/ Rich Ting and Neckwav (singing voice of "Abby"). You'll hear those interviews over the next few weeks. In this episode, you'll hear Jimmy's interviews in the KPop Demon Hunters Press room with Rich Ting and Neckwav. and more! Rich talks about the importance of Asian representation in film/TV. Neckwav talks about his time being the singing voice of Saja Boy "Abby" in the movie. Will we get more Saja Boys?

Episode 1773 - NYCC: Azie Tesfai!

2026/11/02

New York Comic Con just happened and we're here to tell you all about it! Jimmy and Producer Joe got 11 interviews w/ the likes of David Dastmalchian, Azie Tesfai, Jenna Cha, Yi Yang, Chloe Brailsford, Lily Kim Qian, Corinne Halbert, AJ O. Mason, Jeffrey Brown, Patrick Horvath and Chip Mosher/David Steinberger. Jimmy also did a KPop Demon Hunters Press room w/ Rich Ting and Neckwav (singing voice of "Abby"). You'll hear those interviews over the next few weeks. In this episode, you'll hear Jimmy's talk with Azie Tesfai. They talk about her new DC book YOU'RE A SUPERHERO, her work on SUPERGIRL, writing/directing plans and more!

Episode 1772 - NYCC: Jenna Cha!

2026/10/30

New York Comic Con just happened and we're here to tell you all about it! Jimmy and Producer Joe got 11 interviews w/ the likes of David Dastmalchian, Azie Tesfai, Jenna Cha, Yi Yang, Chloe Brailsford, Lily Kim Qian, Corinne Halbert, AJ O. Mason, Jeffrey Brown, Patrick Horvath and Chip Mosher/David Steinberger. Jimmy also did a KPop Demon Hunters Press room w/ Rich Ting and Neckwav (singing voice of "Abby"). You'll hear those interviews over the next few weeks. In this episode, you'll hear Jimmy's talk with Jenna Cha. They talk about her recent work on a Hellraiser comic, how more THE SICKNESS is coming, her fave scary movies and more!

Episode 1771 - NYCC: Chloe Brailsford!

2026/10/28

New York Comic Con just happened and we're here to tell you all about it! Jimmy and Producer Joe got 11 interviews w/ the likes of David Dastmalchian, Azie Tesfai, Jenna Cha, Yi Yang, Chloe Brailsford, Lily Kim Qian, Corinne Halbert, AJ O. Mason, Jeffrey Brown, Patrick Horvath and Chip Mosher/David Steinberger. Jimmy also did a KPop Demon Hunters Press room w/ Rich Ting and Neckwav (singing voice of "Abby"). You'll hear those interviews over the next few weeks. In this episode, you'll hear Jimmy's talk with Chloe Brailsford. They talk about her love of Spider-Man, doing covers for DC and Image, why she loves drawing bondage and more!

Episode 1770 - Interrupting NYCC w/ Reviews!

2026/10/26

Comic Reviews: Legion of Super-Heroes 1&2, Marvel Midnight: Fantastic Four, Marvel Midnight: Spider-Man, Marvel Midnight: X-Men TV/FILM Reviews: Adventure Time: Side Quests s1&2, Get Jiro!, Haunted Hotel s2, Helluva Boss, Lanterns, VisionQuest, Street Fighter Jimmy has been behind on reviews so he interrupts all the NYCC interview specials to bring some to you. Did you read/watch any of these? Let us know your thoughts!

Episode 1769 - NYCC: Corinne Halbert!

2026/10/23

New York Comic Con just happened and we're here to tell you all about it! Jimmy and Producer Joe got 11 interviews w/ the likes of David Dastmalchian, Azie Tesfai, Jenna Cha, Yi Yang, Chloe Brailsford, Lily Kim Qian, Corinne Halbert, AJ O. Mason, Jeffrey Brown, Patrick Horvath and Chip Mosher/David Steinberger. Jimmy also did a KPop Demon Hunters Press room w/ Rich Ting and Neckwav (singing voice of "Abby"). You'll hear those interviews over the next few weeks. In this episode, you'll hear Jimmy's talk with Corinne Halbert. They talk about her work ACID NUN, upcoming book SCORPIO VENUS RISING, the meaning behind iconography in her art and more!

Episode 1768 - NYCC: Yi Yang!

2026/10/21

New York Comic Con just happened and we're here to tell you all about it! Jimmy and Producer Joe got 11 interviews w/ the likes of David Dastmalchian, Azie Tesfai, Jenna Cha, Yi Yang, Chloe Brailsford, Lily Kim Qian, Corinne Halbert, AJ O. Mason, Jeffrey Brown, Patrick Horvath and Chip Mosher/David Steinberger. Jimmy also did a KPop Demon Hunters Press room w/ Rich Ting and Neckwav (singing voice of "Abby"). You'll hear those interviews over the next few weeks. In this episode, you'll hear Jimmy's talk with Yi Yang! They talk about her English language debut COMET CLUB, why moving around a lot inspires her art, how many languages she speaks (4 or 5!) and more!

Episode 1767 - NYCC: Chip Mosher/David Steinberger!

2026/10/19

New York Comic Con just happened and we're here to tell you all about it! Jimmy and Producer Joe got 11 interviews w/ the likes of David Dastmalchian, Azie Tesfai, Jenna Cha, Yi Yang, Chloe Brailsford, Lily Kim Qian, Corinne Halbert, AJ O. Mason, Jeffrey Brown, Patrick Horvath and Chip Mosher/David Steinberger. Jimmy also did a KPop Demon Hunters Press room w/ Rich Ting and Neckwav (singing voice of "Abby"). You'll hear those interviews over the next few weeks. In this episode, you'll hear Jimmy's interview with the guys behind DSTLRY and Neon Ichiban (also formerly of Comixology) Chip Mosher and David Steinberger. They discuss the murderer's row of talent at DSTLRY, what's new with Neon Ichiban, benefits of both platforms and more!

Episode 1766 - NYCC: Lily Kim Qian!

2026/10/16

New York Comic Con just happened and we're here to tell you all about it! Jimmy and Producer Joe got 11 interviews w/ the likes of David Dastmalchian, Azie Tesfai, Jenna Cha, Yi Yang, Chloe Brailsford, Lily Kim Qian, Corinne Halbert, AJ O. Mason, Jeffrey Brown, Patrick Horvath and Chip Mosher/David Steinberger. Jimmy also did a KPop Demon Hunters Press room w/ Rich Ting and Neckwav (singing voice of "Abby"). You'll hear those interviews over the next few weeks. In this episode, you'll hear Jimmy's chat with Lily Kim Qian. They talk about her wonderful debut graphic memoir UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN, her work as a book designer, doing art for an opera festival and more!

Episode 1765 - NYCC: David Dastmalchian!

2026/10/14

New York Comic Con just happened and we're here to tell you all about it! Jimmy and Producer Joe got 11 interviews w/ the likes of David Dastmalchian, Azie Tesfai, Jenna Cha, Yi Yang, Chloe Brailsford, Lily Kim Qian, Corinne Halbert, AJ O. Mason, Jeffrey Brown, Patrick Horvath and Chip Mosher/David Steinberger. Jimmy also did a KPop Demon Hunters Press room w/ Rich Ting and Neckwav (singing voice of "Abby"). You'll hear those interviews over the next few weeks. In this episode, you'll hear Jimmy's talk w/ actor/writer/producer David Dastmalchian. They chat about his new comics he's written, upcoming film projects, his YouTube show he hosts while in a coffin and more!

Episode 1764 - NYCC: Recap w/ Kasey Iris/Richard Mercado/AJ O. Mason!

2026/10/13

New York Comic Con just happened and we're here to tell you all about it! Jimmy gives his recap. He and Producer Joe got 11 interviews w/ the likes of David Dastmalchian, Azie Tesfai, Jenna Cha, Yi Yang, Chloe Brailsford, Lily Kim Qian, Corinne Halbert, AJ O. Mason, Jeffrey Brown, Patrick Horvath and Chip Mosher/David Steinberger. Jimmy also did a KPop Demon Hunters Press room w/ Rich Ting and Neckwav (singing voice of "Abby"). You'll hear those interviews over the next few weeks. In ths episode you'll hear how he also bribed cartoonists Kasey Iris, Richard Mercado and AJ O.Mason w/ Korean BBQ and KPop and gets them to give their thoughts on the show overall post-dinner. It was Kasey's first time as well. Will she return? Hear them break it all down for you!

Episode 1763 - More Multiple Top 3 Recs!

2026/10/07

Top 3 Picks: Ann Droid, Mobland, A Shop For Killers, Filipinana, Jo Koy: Blue in the Face, Taylor Tomlinson: Prodigal Daughter, Lucy Darling, Old Metal Lunchbox YouTube channel Jimmy is still catching up on things and gives you some recommendations from TV to film! As always, let us know if you have anything you'd like us to check out. Meanwhile, go consume these awesome picks!

Episode 1762 - NYCC: Sofia Warren!

2026/10/07

New York Comic Con schedules can be maddening. Jimmy had planned to interview Sofia Warren there but schedules conflicted. Since they both live in NYC, they decided to meet up for a pre-NYCC interview. They discuss her new book FILM NERDS, inspirations from her own life, film study, teaching, iambic pentameter and more. A delightful chat!

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4.6 out of 5

94 reviews

★★★★★

Mandykaps 2024/08/26

Nerd Curious

I love that this show brings everyone in with their infectious love of this genre: I learn a lot and laugh a lot!

★★★★★

Vichus Smith 2018/02/01

Leaving a 5 star review

Nothing but LOVE!

★★★★★

BatJamX 2015/03/26

Sweet X-mas! Great podcast, Guys!

I'm going to review my own show as if I'm just a listener from back in the beginning. Here goes: "I've been listening to this one for awhile and it's...

★★☆☆☆

StarryEagle 2014/12/10

I really want to like this podcast ...

I've listened to CNI for a couple months and, although I usually like the content, I can't deal with the audio quality. It's way too difficult to cons...

★★★★★

beyondabsurdity 2014/01/24

I love CNI!

Jimmy is a truly amazing pop-culture journalist. Always entertaining, fun, and a blast to listen to. I never go out of my way to rate podcasts, but ...

★★★★★

VichusSmith 2013/04/27

What more can I say?

I'm not giving this glowing review because Jimmy Aquino has threatened me with bodily harm. No, not at all! One day, it came to me that I hadn't given...

★★★★☆

TokyoTigers06 2012/08/12

Lots of information

Decent show with lots of information on a regular basis. I agree with other rating; would like to see more Indie news and reviews.

★★★☆☆

iMallears 2012/04/22

Ep 396 quits mid-sentence

Are there two parts? I didn't see it. Otherwise a good podcast. Really good stuff. Been following your interviews with Emerson since he first appeared...

★★★★★

Ty-tan 2011/11/22

Fantastic Podcast

This is one of the best comic podcasts going right now. It covers both the mainstream stuff and indie comics as well as staying on top of the current ...

★★★☆☆

TheGalaxy6 2011/11/11

As of Now, A Mixed Bag

First, the positive: Comic News Insider has been around for years and established itself both in the fan and professional community. Jimmy often revie...

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