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Comic News Insider

Your podcast for everything comic book, animation, sci-fi and pop culture!  

New episodes every Wednesday. Visit our official website.

Hosted by Jimmy Aquino.

Nov 28, 2020

In our 34th episode of COMIC BEAT INSIDER (CBI), Jimmy and Heidi MacDonald (The Beat Chief) are joined by Erin Crosby and Amy Wolk to discuss the 1954 classic film WHITE CHRISTMAS. How did the cast come together? Vera-Ellen sure could dance but could she sing? Rosemary Clooney sure could sing but could she dance? Why...


Nov 26, 2020

In another unplugged episode, Jimmy talks with his friend Brea Grant about her new graphic novel MARY:THE ADVENTURES OF MARY SHELLEY'S GREAT-GREAT-GREAT-GREAT-GREAT GRANDDAUGHTER and new film that she wrote/directed called 12 HOUR SHIFT. They also talk about her other recent film work as an actress, her podcast READING...


Nov 25, 2020

In another unplugged episode, Jimmy talks with British cartoonist Katriona Chapman about her new graphic novel BREAKWATER. They also discuss her YouTube channel, cooking, traveling, working in theaters, life in lockdown and more! As usual, Jimmy's chat with Kat is more conversation than interview so we talk about a wide...


Nov 23, 2020

Reviews: A Dark Interlude #1, Barbalien #1, Sea of Sorrows #1, Animaniacs 2020, The Lego Star Wars Holiday Special

Jimmy recruits some of his favorite audio again. Thanks to Melissa, Jon, Marta, and Ricky. Always such insightful and great reviews and the powers that be at CNI appreciate them so much. Let us know if...


Nov 21, 2020

In our 33rd episode of COMIC BEAT INSIDER (CBI), Jimmy and Heidi MacDonald (The Beat Chief) are joined by Joe Grunenwald (The Beat Managing Editor) and Avery Kaplan (The Beat Features Editor) to discuss the weird and wonderful TV specials that are THE STAR WARS HOLIDAY SPECIAL and the new THE LEGO STAR WARS HOLIDAY...