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Comic News Insider

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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 ...
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Two mages with diametrically opposed worldviews go head to head, and only one incredibly handsome and articulate one who loves islands will come out ahead. It’s Red Mage Blue Mage time!
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Desperately Seeking Wisdom

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This is a podcast where well-known people talk about what they’ve learned from life - particularly the tough times. Guests have come from the worlds of entertainment, politics, business and journalism, including: Richard Curtis, George Alagiah, Amber Rudd, the Rev. Richard Coles, Lyse Doucet and David Baddiel. It’s a chance to hear their wisdom - and to think about how it might apply to your life… After the Brexit vote, Craig Oliver's high-powered job and privileged position at the heart of ...
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We Don't Even Know

Shonali Bhowmik and Christian Felix

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Christian Felix and Shonali Bhowmik became fast friends while working as temporary workers at a huge law firm in Manhattan. They share a love of laughing and giving each other hell. They may be called hipsters, old school, mainstream, irreverent, classic, country, gangster, or rock n' roll. All labels apply. Special guests, music, and attitude every episode. Past guests include: Jeremy O. Harris, Chelsea Peretti, Hannibal Buress, Keisha Zollar, H Jon Benjamin, Amber Tamblyn, JD Samson, Sanji ...
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The Happy Vagina with host Mika Simmons is a podcast dedicated to celebrating those who have made a difference in women’s health, equality and relationships. Each week we chat to an inspiring human being as they explore the experiences that completely changed their outlook - promising not only to educate but also entertain and enlighten. Season 5 launched in August 2022 with the phenomenal Kate Walsh, Jennifer Grey, Caterina Scorsone, Salma El-Wardany, Judy Joo, Nell Hudson, Amanda Abbington ...
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Fart This

Madeline Wager & Cody Ziglar

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Each week, host Maddy Wager brings on a rotating cast of comedians and friends to play a highly competitive improvised game of fart sounds and scenarios. Contestants duke it out for the title of “The Ultimate Fartist” by giving us their best fake toot sounds. If this sounds incredibly dumb, it is! But(t) in the best way.
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Sean Conroy Gets Happier is a curious exploration of the art and science of happiness. As a comedian, Sean Conroy has spent his entire career trying to make other people happier. He's experienced everything from crackerjack, blockbuster, mega-hit success to incredible, amazing, life- changing success. In fact, the only person he hasn't managed to make happier is himself! Now he's trying to figure out how to turn his own frown upside down. Meditation, sugar, exercise, money, social media, com ...
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New York Comic Con is next week so Jimmy thought he'd get started early with some interviews. He met up with his friend Cynthia Von Buhler for dinner, drinks and an interview. She's back with another installment in her successful Minky Woodcock comic series called MINKY WOODCOCK: THE GIRL CALLED CTHULHU. They talk the new comic book series, her art…
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DK Hammonds and Kim Tarlton discuss the importance of effective church communication and the need for future preparedness. DK tackles why clear communication is essential in conveying the vision of the church. Kim shares how the Church Communications Facebook Group grew and the significance of strong communication during crises. Both reflect on the…
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The words “data” and “analytics” have been thrown around a lot in the digital and social media world. But do we really know what they mean and why they're important? And why does it matter for our church? Join us for this captivating conversation as Amber Smart, founder of SmartMetrix, shares her expertise on how we can connect these dots and help …
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Reviews: Batman The Long Halloween The Last Halloween #1​, Dazzler #1, Lobo Cancellation Special, Wolverine #1, Agatha All Along, Everybody Still Hates Chris animated series, Kite Man, Hell Yeah!, The Penguin, Wynonna Earp: Vengeance, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice More review catch-ups in comics, TV and film. There seemed to be a lot of DC and Marvel rel…
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Baltimore Comic Con (BCC) invited Jimmy down at the last minute to be on a panel remembering his close friend John Cassaday. Besides Jimmy, Scott Dunbier (former Wildstorm EIC), Heidi MacDonald (The Beat EIC), Albert Moy (John's art dealer) and Joe Rybandt (Dynamite Entertainment Executive Editor) were on the panel as well. They shared stories of t…
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Join us for an insightful podcast episode as we sit down with Marle Mae, a distinguished social media strategist from the Philippines, to unveil the untapped potential of "The Social Media Strategy You Didn't Know You Needed." Whether you're a seasoned marketer or just dipping your toes into the digital waters, Marle's insights will transform the w…
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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, …
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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…
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DK Hammonds and Dr. Justin Lester reunite to discuss the latest AI technology and tools, and their relevance to the church. DK reflects on the importance of understanding AI's future and impact to the society. Justin explores recent AI developments, including Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) and Pulpit AI, and their potential applications in c…
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Nils Smith and Jay Kranda reunite to discuss Jay's new book, "Online Church Is Not The Answer." Nils reflects on their early days in online ministry and commends Jay for his extensive work. Jay Kranda shares fresh insights into digital ministry, emphasizing the importance of integrating digital tools and strategies beyond live streaming. Tune in to…
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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 Ani…
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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 we…
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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…
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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 A…
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This is a special edition of Desperately Seeking Wisdom. Just after we completed the third season a few months ago, Craig began began talking to Jonathan Scott Lee. In 2023, Jonathan's daughter, Caitlyn, took her own life at the exclusive Wickham Abbey School. Her tragic death was covered widely in the media and forced him to confront some hard que…
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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 …
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Nils Smith and DK Hammonds discuss what they believe is the greatest social network of all time—YouTube. Nils talks about how YouTube is prioritizing Shorts and competing for attention against TikTok. DK shares his success on YouTube and explains how a full video can serve as both a sales opportunity and an invitation to church. Both agree that You…
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We interrupt all of this amazing SDCC coverage to give a recap on the amazing Flame Con held in NYC recently. Jimmy attended and gives his thoughts on it all. Exhibitors, guests, cosplay, atmosphere, crowd, etc. Always a fantastic show. He also had a chance to catch up w/ his friend Robin Ha to discuss her most recent graphic novel THE FOX MAIDENS.…
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In today’s episode, Nils Smith and DK Hammonds discuss the past, present, and future of Amplify Social Media—the company that has been our trusted partner in all our endeavors. Nils recounts the company’s origins over a decade ago, when it was established to help churches and ministries enhance their social media presence. DK explains why he is tak…
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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 peo…
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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 he…
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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…
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Jimmy sits down with Argentinian cartoonist Liniers! They talk about his hit comic MACANUDO, where he came up with the characters, early days cartooning in Argentina, influences and more. A super fun conversation w/ an award winning cartoonist. Please come back to hear all of the SDCC coverage over the next month. Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for…
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Jimmy sits down with his psychologist (and nerdy) friend Dr. Andrea Letamendi for their annual Comic Con chat. He and Drea talk about her podcast THE ARKHAM SESSIONS, the psychology of the X-Men, defense of Disney adults, living in between as a mixed race person, dealing with depression and so much more. It's always a great chat and they both look …
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In this week's episode, DK Hammonds and guest Justin Nava discuss what geofencing is about in the context of church and faith-based communities. DK shares the importance of using the right tools found in the tech space and introducing them into the church. Justin emphasizes how geofencing or geotargeting is properly done to make an impact in God’s …
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Jimmy finally got a chance to talk with Lela Lee after visiting her booth for years now! They discussed how her ANGRY LITTLE ASIAN GIRL animated short evolved into comics, how it eventually became ANGRY LITTLE GIRLS, her acting career and more! Please come back to hear all of the SDCC coverage over the next month. Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for…
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Jimmy ended SDCC on Sunday with a chat w/ his good friend Becky Cloonan. We're both a little tired but as always have a lovely conversation. They talked about her 2 Eisner wins, Somna, anthology work, horror, music and more. Please come back to hear all of the SDCC coverage over the next month. Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!…
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Jimmy sat down with Eddie Ahn at SDCC to talk about his new graphic novel ADVOCATE: A GRAPHIC MEMOIR OF FAMILY, COMMUNITY, AND THE FIGHT FOR ENVIRONMENTAL JUDGEMENT. They talk about why Eddie made the book, what led him to his altruism, how he taught himself to draw, and more. Please come back to hear all of the SDCC coverage over the next month. A…
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Jimmy sat down with Lucy Knisley for the first time in ages to discuss her new book WOE: A HOUSECAT'S STORY OF DESPAIR. It's both hilarious and heartwarming! What was so great about her cat Linney that made her want to make comics about her? Whom was the actress she heard when writing the cat's voice? What was a favorite Linney moment? Tune in to f…
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Comic News Insider: Episode 1522 is now available for free download! Click on the link or follow on Spotify/subscribe on iTunes! Another SDCC press room! Jimmy attended the roundtables for the new Peacock show THOSE ABOUT TO DIE. He talked to director Roland Emmerich (solo) and actors Moe Hashim and Jojo Macari (paired together). They talked about …
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Jimmy had a chance to interview some fellow Filipinos at SDCC! He revisited some of his faves in the mother/daughter powerhouse duo of Kwento Comics, Cecilia and Waverley Lim. They talked THE MASK OF HALIYA, bringing Filipino stories to life, mythology, etc. Cecilia introduced him to Sharleen Dee Sy as they are working on a new app together. Sharle…
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It's our first SDCC press room! Jimmy attended the roundtables for the new Amazon Prime animated series BATMAN: CAPED CRUSADER. You'll hear from stars Jamie Chung (Harley Quinn), Minnie Driver (Penguin) and Hamish Linklater (Batman). How did they approach their character? What was the most exciting part about voicing these characters? How is the sh…
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In this week's episode, Nils Smith and DK Hammonds tackle the complexities of navigating politics on social media for churches. Nils shares the challenges pastors face when expressing political views online, including potential division within the congregation. DK offers strategies for managing political discourse on church social media while maint…
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Sorry for delay of this episode! Jimmy is exhausted after all of his massive and fun coverage from San Diego Comic Con (SDCC). He got around 14 interviews and covered 3 press rooms. He also helped his pal Heidi MacDonald of The Beat by appearing on 2 episode's of Electric Now's "Con Daily" segments. Go check those out on their site! In this episode…
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Nils Smith and Kenny Jahng explore the impact of AI tools on churches and ministries in this week's episode. They discuss a range of AI tools and their applications in ministry settings, discussing both the advantages and disadvantages of this rapidly developing technology. Kenny even shares a fascinating example: his team's use of AI to create vid…
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Reviews: Paranoid Gardens #1, Phoenix #1, The Acolyte s1 finale, The Ark s2 premiere, The Boys s4 finale, Cobra Kai s6 part 1, Hit-Monkey s2, Kite Man: Hell Yeah! s1 series premiere, Sausage Party: Foodtopia s1, Snowpiercer s4 premiere, Those About to Die s1 Jimmy is heading off to San Diego Comic Con and records a little pre-SDCC episode loaded wi…
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Join Nils Smith and DK Hammonds as they explore different software options churches can leverage. In this episode, our hosts discuss the software and technology they've used in their own experiences and what they believe churches can benefit from. DK excitedly shares his recent drone purchase and the apps he's been using. Nils also details software…
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Reviews: Absolute Power #1, The Domain #1, X-Men vol. 7 #1 Jimmy is off to the IU concert and is super excited about it! So that means a quick little episode for you. Though he does try to stretch time at the end. He does 3 comic reviews on his own w/o any help from reviewer pals. He briefly chats about his upcoming plans for San Diego Comic Con (S…
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It's been awhile since we reported any news. Jimmy gathered various stories from the last month. He and news anchor Emily will tell you all about them. Comics, TV and film are all included. Are you excited about any of the news they mentioned? Let us know your thoughts. Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!…
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In this week’s episode, Nils Smith and DK Hammonds talk about the importance of SEO for websites. They explore content optimization, user experience, onsite and offsite SEO strategies, and the impact of AI on search results and SEO. DK shares Maslow's Hierarchy of SEO Needs, crawl accessibility, and some technical tips. Nils emphasizes having your …
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Reviews: The Boys s4, Doctor Who s14, House of the Dragon s2, Interview With the Vampire s2, Orphan Black: Echoes, Suicide Squad Isekai, Supacell, Sweet Tooth s3, Inside Out 2, The Anansi Boys #1, Absolute Power: Ground Zero #1 More reviews in comic books, TV, film and streaming. Jimmy recruits some of his favorite reviewers to help out. Thanks to …
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Another Top 3 special! Except it's times 4 so 12 total recommendations for you to check out. Since we've been putting out so many special non-regular format episodes, Jimmy has been behind on the Top 3 suggestions. You'll hear about some great comic books, collections, YouTube channels, etc. Hope you enjoy! If you saw anything we reviewed, please s…
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Using AI in the Church Pastor Justin Lester and DK Hammonds discuss how AI can enhance ministry and outreach in local churches. They explore gamifying church culture through values-based rewards and automated systems. Listen as they share case studies of implementing AI tools like chatbots, analytics, and immersive experiences. Learn how automation…
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Reviews: Free Comic Book Day 2024 - Absolute Power, Barda, Barkham Asylum, Blood Hunt/X-Men, Dark Horse, Doctor Who, Gannibal, MAD Magazine, Marvel's Voices, Star Wars, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Ultimate Universe/Spider-Man. Yes, we know. We're a over a month late for Free Comic Book Day comics. Apologies for that but we're here now with lots o…
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Join us on this episode as DK Hammonds sits down with Roger Coles, a Canva design expert and top Canva Creator. Roger shares his journey from designing templates in Canva to becoming a leading figure in the community. Together, they dive into best practices for crafting impactful visual campaigns, utilizing Canva's brand kits, video editing tools, …
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Reviews: Archie Comics: Judgement Day #1, Destro #1, Gatchaman #0-1, Lawful #1, PeePee PooPoo #1, Romeo vs. Juliet (FCBD), Scarlett #1, DC Horror Presents: Sgt. Rock vs. the Army of the Dead #1, The Smurfs: Olympic Special, The Ultimates Vol 5 #1, White Boat #1, William of Newbury #1 Time for a big comic book catch-up! Jimmy reviews all of these co…
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In this episode, Nils Smith and DK Hammonds discuss proven strategies for optimizing YouTube videos and channels for churches. They cover the importance of titles, descriptions, tags and thumbnails based on insights from top YouTube experts. Nils shares tips for packaging content to maximize views and reach from YouTube's algorithm while DK emphasi…
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Reviews: The Acolyte, Doctor Who, Interview w/ the Vampire s2 premiere, My Adventures w/ Superman s2 premiere, X-Men '97 season finale, Atlas, Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, If, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, South Park: The End of Obesity Hope you enjoyed all of the TCAF coverage! Now it's time for a big (and long) TV/film review catch-up episode. N…
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John Plake, Chief Program Officer at American Bible Society, joins Nils Smith to discuss insights from ABS's annual State of the Bible report on AI and online church trends. They explore public perceptions of AI in relation to spirituality and the Bible across generations. John shares how research found differences between general and religious vie…
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