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Angel: After the Fall #1, Midknight #1, Scream #1

Banter, reviews, news, feedback, special messages, Top 3 and learn what a nerd hickey is!

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Category: podcasts -- posted at: 9:22 PM
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Captain Marvel #1, Badger Bull #1, World of Warcraft #1

Because you demanded it...more banter!

Direct download: CNI115.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 9:26 PM
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Fearless #1, Venus #1, Division 18: The Union of Novelty Costumed Peformers #1

Joe's birthday special! Super-sized for his pleasure. Because you demanded it, more Joe and Jimmy banter!  Plus,  after months of trying, we finally got him. Ladies and Gentleman, CNI presents...Mike Norton. And a surprise guest as well! And a naked man!

Direct download: CNI114.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 10:27 PM
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Kyle Baker's Special Forces #1, Justice Society of America #10, X-Men: Messiah Complex #1.

The strike is on! And we got nothing. Just reviews, news, feedback and more!

Direct download: CNI113.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 9:20 PM
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Marvel Zombies 2 #1, XXXombies #1, Proof #1, Neozoic #1

It's our annual Halloween special! There's no Great Pumpkin, but we got lots of other special guests. The Meanies (Iz & Rich) join us in studio from Wales along with a live audience. Blair Butler (G4TV) joins in the fun to discuss Halloween costumes, Heroes and scary movies. We also have web comic wonderkid, Jenny Romanchuk (The Zombie Hunters) on to tell us all about her zombielicious web comic!

And...Unigeist!!!

Direct download: CNI112.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 12:22 AM
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Abyss #1, Cory Doctorow's Futuristic Tales of the Here and Now #1, Looking for Group #1, The Sword #1

We take the week off from interviewing (since they cancelled at the last minute!) and just yak about movies, comics, news and more!

Direct download: CNI111.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 10:04 PM
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Brawl #1, Graveslinger #1, Atomic Robo #1

Just when you thought convention season was over... 

Dave & Barry from the Geek Syndicate podcast (the REAL one) and loyal listeners Iz & Karl join us to give us their recaps of the recent Birmingham comic convention in the U.K. Also, we give the amazing Heidi MacDonald (The Beat) a call to give us her thoughts on SPX (Small Press Expo) held last weekend.

Direct download: CNI110.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 9:13 PM
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Omega The Unknown #1, The Vinyl Underground #1, Wolverine Annual.

She's baaa-aack!  Blair Butler (G4TV, Fresh Ink) returns for another exciting edition of Blair's Bits!  We talk comics, movies and video games. 

Direct download: CNI109.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 9:28 PM
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The Punisher Annual, All-Star Batman & Robin, The Boy Wonder #7, The Immortal Iron Fist Annual.

We introduce a new segment called CNI Dog-gy Treats. Where we reward, YOU, the listener! Who's the first lucky listener? Tune in to find out!

Direct download: CNI108.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 9:41 PM
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JLA/Hitman #1, The Umbrella Academy #1, Frank Cho's Jungle Girl #1, Superman/Doomsday DVD (kind of...)

A special report, a recap of a trip, revenge against a fellow podcaster and part 2 of Steve Rude.

Direct download: CNI107.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 10:03 PM
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Suicide Squad #1, Parade (with fireworks) #1, Potter's Field #1

Steve Rude joins us in a 2 part interview to discuss Nexus, The Moth, Rude Dude productions and the crazy Alex Toth among other great stories! It's The Dude unleashed!

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Category: podcasts -- posted at: 10:35 PM
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In the first of many, we offer you a CNI One-Shot! These will be special shows released on Saturdays every now and then. There will be no set format or theme. Today's CNI One-Shot! Even More Baltimore is more interviews from the Baltimore Comic-Con. Jimmy sits down with Paul Pope and James Jean right after their panel to discuss their work and friendship. He also has a chat with Dustin Harbin, an organizer for Heroes Con.
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Category: podcasts -- posted at: 10:02 AM
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Infinity Inc. #1, Strange Cases #1, Sorrow #1

It's the Baltimore Comic-Con wrap up! Jimmy was there and has many a tale to spin. Famed colorist and professor Jose Villarubia joins us to discuss his extensive work in the comics field and his tenure as professor at MICA (Maryland Institute College of Art). Some of the MICA students join in on the fun as well!

Direct download: CNI105.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 11:03 PM
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The Mice Templar #1, The Last Fantastic Four Story #1, The Four Horseman #1.

After a 2 year absence from CNI, Jim Lee joins us from San Diego to discuss his work in all aspects of the comic book medium.

Direct download: CNI104.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 11:34 PM
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Batman/Lobo: Deadly Serious #1, Halo Uprising #1, The Surreal Adventures of Edgar Allan Poo #1, Mouse Guard: Winter 1152.

It's another recording in front of a live audience! We have an impromptu BBQ at the studio and Fred Chao (Johnny Hiro) joins us to discuss all things Asian and Michael Jackson.

Direct download: CNI103.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 11:35 PM
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Booster Gold #1, Killing Girl #1, 4th Horseman #1, Doctor Strange Animated DVD.

Paul Pope, Jamie Tanner and Chris Butcher (The Beguiling in Toronto) join us to discuss their experiences at the recent Toronto Comic Arts Festival!

Direct download: CNI102.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 10:33 PM
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Flash Gordon on Sci-Fi, Black Adam: The Dark Age #1, Army of Darkness: From the Ashes #1, and The Clockwork Girl #0.

Still recovering from Episode 100, so no interviews this week. A ton of news and feedback though!

Direct download: CNI101.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 8:06 AM
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The Metal Men Vol.3#1, Shanna the She Devil #1, Iron & the Maiden #1

The big event has arrived!  Episode 100, recorded with a live audience in NYC.  Special guest interviews with: Jimmy Palmiotti, Heidi MacDonald, John Lucas, Paul Pope & John Cassaday. 

Direct download: CNI100.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 9:03 AM
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No reviews since it's our big San Diego Comic-Con wrap up show. 

We walk you through each day of the show  and tell you the sights and sounds of Nerd Prom. David Baron, DC colorist supreme, and Jason Howard, artist on The Astounding Wolf-Man join us for some quick interviews as well.

Direct download: CNI99.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 8:20 AM
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All Flash #1, The Order Vol.2#1, Zero Killer #1.  Jimmy is already in San Diego and joins in by phone for this mini episode.

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Category: podcasts -- posted at: 7:54 AM
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Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix movie, Green Arrow: Year 1 #1, The Tick: Comic Con Extraganza #1, Stephen Colbert's Tek Jansen #1.

Bryan Fuller joins us for a 3rd time to discuss Heroes and his upcoming ABC project, Pushing Daisies

Direct download: CNI98.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 8:15 AM
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The Transformers movie, The New Avengers/The Transformers #1, Thor #1, Fallen Son #5: Iron Man.

Garth Ennis Interview Part 2! All Ennis, All the time! 

Direct download: CNI97.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 8:06 AM
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Reviews: Green Lantern: Sinestro Corps Special #1, Streets of Glory preview.

Interview:
Garth Ennis. Need we say more? Okay, we will! We had so much to chat about that we split the interview up into 2 parts! Check out Part 1 and come back next week for Part 2.  
Direct download: CNI96.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 12:39 PM
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Fantastic Four 2: Rise of the Silver Surfer, The Flash #13, Repo #1.

We give our MoCCA recap and play the remaining interviews from  Heroes Con. Steve Niles, Sarah Wilkinson, Rick Remender, Chris Staros (Top Shelf), Andy Runton (Owly), Kevin Freeman (Ape Entertainment), and Francesco Francavilla (The Black Coat).  

Direct download: CNI95.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 8:18 AM
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World War Hulk #1

It's our Heroes Con recap show! We discuss our  crazy weekend and  run a ton of interviews. Joining us are Jonathan Hickman, Matt Fraction, Jennie Breeden (The Devil's Panties), Danielle Corsetto (Girls With Slingshots), Kyle Baker, Rosario Dawson, John Lucas, Kevin Mellon & Dennis Hopeless (Gearhead) and Joe Keatinge (Image Comics). More interviews from Heroes Con in next week's show!

Direct download: CNI94.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 8:33 AM
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Black Summer #0 Preview, Fear Agent #1, Daredevil: Battlin' Jack Murdock #1

Michael Emerson ("Benjamin Linus" on LOST) joins us for a 3rd time to discuss all things LOST!

Direct download: CNI93.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 9:49 AM
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Reviews of, Silver Surfer: Requiem #1, The Boys #7, Black Coat #1 and Wrath of the Titans #1. 

No interview this week.  We announce the winner of our newest contest.

Direct download: CNI92.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 8:07 AM
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Marvel Adventures: Iron Man #1, Final Girl #1, Gutsville #1. Heroes and Lost finales.

Alison Bechdel  joins us to discuss her  long career in cartooning and her hugely successful and moving graphic novel, Fun Home.

Direct download: CNI91.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 8:18 AM
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The Ultimates 2 #13, Satan's Sodomy Baby One-Shot

Blair Butler joins us again to discuss everything from 52, Spidey 3, Heroes and upcoming convention appearances.  And, the hosts of a great new podcast, The Mandys, join us in a very lengthy and hilarious "Converting to Comicdom" segment!

Direct download: CNI90.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 8:00 AM
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Spider-Man 3, Countdown #51, Salvador #1, Betty & Veronica Double Digest #151

Loyal listeners Bluemeanie and Mrs. Meanie, aka Richard and Izobel MacAuliffe, join us from across the pond to give us their recap of the Bristol Comic Expo in the U.K.

Direct download: CNI89.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 8:02 AM
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Reviews of Alien Pig Farm 3000, Ward of the State and World War Hulk Prologue.  Interview with artist Darick Robertson who discusses his work on The Boys, Transmetropolitan and much more!
Direct download: CNI88.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 7:50 AM
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Reviews of Amazons Attack! #1, Johnny Hiro #1, Hunter's Moon #1.

Peter Rios of Comic Geek Speak and loyal listener, SpanoMano, join us to recap the Pittsburgh Comic-Con.

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Category: podcasts -- posted at: 12:49 AM
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World War III books, 52 #50

No interview. Just  Joe & Jimmy Jokin' Around!

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Category: podcasts -- posted at: 8:01 AM
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Mr. Stuffins #1, Breathe #1, Xombie: Reanimated #1
Interview:
David Michelinie joins us to discusses his classic works including the Iron Man "Demon in a Bottle" storyline and creating the character, Venom! 

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Category: podcasts -- posted at: 12:13 PM
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Painkiller Jane Vol. 3 #0, Raise the Dead #1, Fallen Son: The Death of Captain America #1: Wolverine

Interview with Javier Grillo-Marxuach (Producer/Writer for LOST and MEDIUM), who discusses his TV and comic book works!

Congrats to Contest Winner David Surkin!

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Category: podcasts -- posted at: 8:02 AM
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American Wasteland #1, Unique #1 and Texas Strangers #!.

Arthur Suydam joins us to discuss his original works and recent zombie covers!

Contest Time!  Listen for our contest and win:
Utopiates #1 Signed by Josh Finney & Kat Rocha
52 Week 1 - Con Exclusive
Aquaman #40 Signed by Kurt Busiek
Red Sonja: Claw The Devil's Hands - Signed by John Layman

Direct download: CNI83.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 8:11 AM
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Army @ Love #1, After the Cape #1, Hero By Night #1. Battlestar Galactica Season 3 Finale.

We interview the cast, director and writer of MEN OF STEEL! An off-off-Broadway show here in NYC about different superheroes. You'll laugh. You'll cry. You'll love it!

Direct download: CNI82.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 8:12 AM
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Buffy the Vampire Slayer: The Long Way Home (Season 8) #1, B.P.R.D. : Garden of Souls #1, Battlestar Galactica: Cylon Apocalypse #1, Super Real vs. The Comic Industry #1

No interview. Just pure unadulterated fun!

Direct download: CNI81.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 8:22 AM
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Captain America #25, The Mighty Avengers #1, Dynamo 5 #1 and the film 300!

Also, our last interview from NYCC with the creative team and talent behind the DVD movie, Robotech: The Shadow Chronicles!

Direct download: CNI80.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 8:12 AM
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Blood Nation #1, D'Airain #1, Annihilation: Heralds of Galactus #1

2 interviews from NYCC for you. John Layman discusses his upcoming Army of Darkness vs. Marvel Zombies and Kat Rocha & Josh Finney pimp out their indy hit, Utopiates!

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Category: podcasts -- posted at: 8:05 AM
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Post-New York Comic-Con Show!

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Reviews will return next week! We promise! Too much NYCC to cover!

Blair Butler joins us live at NYCC to discuss her thoughs of all things geeky!

Direct download: CNI78.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 8:08 AM
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Writer Greg Pak joins us to discuss his recent comic works (Hulk, Phoenix: Endsong, Battlestar Galactica) and his established career as a film maker.

No Reviews this week, plenty of discussion on the upcoming New York Comic Con!

Direct download: CNI77.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 8:31 AM
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Shazam! The Monster Society of Evil #1, Stephen King's The Dark Tower: The Gunslinger Born #1, Nightmare World: The Long Hard Road Out of Hell #1

Jimmy Palmiotti takes time from his busy festivities to discuss his work in comics, video games and the Painkiller Jane TV series!

Direct download: CNI76.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 8:55 AM
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The Adventures of Spawn: Director's Cut, Magnitude #2, Chronicles of Wormwood #1

Zach Eisen, VO artist on "The Ant Bully" and "Avatar:The Last Airbender", joins us to discuss his voice over work!

Direct download: CNI75.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 8:23 AM
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Civil War: The Return #1, Silent War #1, Iron Man animated feature

Jim Starlin joins us to discuss his extensive career and new projects!

Direct download: CNI74.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 8:10 AM
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War of the Undead #1, The Helmet of Fate: Detective Chimp #1, Okko #1, Battlestar Galactica and Heroes!

No guest today! You asked for it! Just Joe and Jimmy chatting away!
Direct download: CNI73.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 8:47 PM
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Pirates vs. Ninjas #1, Superman/Batman vs. Aliens/Predator #1, Thunderbolts #110, Amerikan Freak #1

No guest today! Just good unadulterated reviews, news and comic fun!

Direct download: CNI72.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 8:09 AM
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Best of 2006!

Joe & Jimmy share their picks for 2006.  Blair Butler (G4TV's Attack of the Show) joins us to discuss our top picks of 2006!

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Scalped #1, Outer Orbit #1, '68 one-shot

Direct download: CNI71.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 8:14 AM
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Battlestar Galactica: Zarek #1, Hack/Slash: Slice Hard One-Shot, 30 Days of Night: Spreading the Disease #1

Interview
Michael Emerson, "Benjamin Linus" on ABC's LOST
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Direct download: CNI70.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 8:10 AM
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The Bakers Meet Jingle Belle One-shot, Dave Stewart's Walk In #1, and Criminal Macabre: Two Red Eyes.

Interview
Bryan Fuller, Co-Executive Producer/Writer of NBC's HEROES.

Direct download: CNI69.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 8:07 AM
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The Stan Lee Christmas Special!!!

Sponsored by Dynamic Forces!

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The Spirit #1, DCU Infinite Holiday Special, Wolverine #49

Interview
Stan "The Man" Lee!!! 'Nuff Said! Excelsior!

Direct download: CNI68.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 8:31 AM
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New Universal #1, Spider-Man: Reign #1, Justice Society of America #1
Interview
Jonathan Hickman, creator of the hit Image comic book "The Nightly News".

Direct download: CNI67.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 8:16 AM
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Batman/The Spirit #1, Immortal Iron Fist #1 and Crossing Midnight #1

Interview
Matt Fraction, the coolest name in comics, joins us to discuss his recent works, Casanova, Punisher: War Journal and Immortal Iron Fist!

Direct download: CNI66.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 7:48 AM
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