Episode 1506 - TCAF: Peter Kuper!

The final TCAF interview special! In this episode, you'll hear the 1:1 panel that Jimmy moderated with Mylo Choy. They talked about Mylo's debut graphic novel MIDDLE DISTANCE, running, music, humor in the book, balancing the mind and just what is Pansori? Thanks to TCAF for a great time and to all of my interviewees for taking the time to hang and talk. One last TCAF interview special is on the way next! Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!

More TCAF interviews! In this episode, Jimmy talks with B. Mure. Mure's incredible world of Ismyre continues in his upcoming graphic novel DISCIPLES OF THE SOIL. They chat about the book while dancing around spoilers, if more of the wonderful world of Ismyre is coming, other projects, art process and teaching. Thanks to TCAF for a great time and to all of my interviewees for taking the time to hang and talk. One last TCAF interview special is on the way next! Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!

More TCAF interviews! In this episode, Jimmy talks with old buddy Eric Kim who has a new comic anthology out called SUPERZINE. They discuss the stories in it, game consoles, horror, wrestling and the Tim Burton Batman film. A big thanks to Eric for all the food recommendations he sent Jimmy prior to his trip to Toronto. Thanks to TCAF for a great time and to all of my interviewees for taking the time to hang and talk. More TCAF interview specials will be released over the next few weeks! Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!

More TCAF interviews! In this episode, Jimmy talks with Debbie Fong. They chat about her graphic novel NEXT STOP, roadside attractions, the process of making a book, and her next graphic novel series. Jimmy also talked with Caitlin Cass about her new book SUFFRAGE SONG: THE HAUNTED HISTORY OF GENDER, RACE AND VOTING RIGHTS IN THE U.S. They discuss just about everyone involved in the suffrage movement, the use of "ghosts" in the book, having comics in The New Yorker, teaching and just what was "bicycle face". Thanks to TCAF for a great time and to all of my interviewees for taking the time to hang and talk. More TCAF interview specials will be released over the next few weeks! Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!

More TCAF interviews! In this episode, Jimmy talks to legendary cartoonist Peter Kuper. They chat about his graphic novel RUINS, SPY VS SPY, living in Oaxaca, loving bugs, and so much more. Thanks to TCAF for a great time and to all of my interviewees for taking the time to hang and talk. More TCAF interview specials will be released over the next few weeks! Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!

More TCAF interviews! In this episode, Jimmy talks to up and coming cartoonist Sarah Whang. They talk about her online comics, the importance of lifting others up, Korean food, her children's picture book debut and why Jimmy thinks her capybara character could make her millions. Jimmy also catches up with old pal Andy Belanger. They chat about MOTHER TRUCKER, the formation of Lethal Comics, video game work, Andy's wrestling alter ego The Animal and so much more. Thanks to TCAF for a great time and to all of my interviewees for taking the time to hang and talk. More TCAF interview specials will be released over the next few weeks! Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!

More TCAF interviews! In this episode, Jimmy talks to his good friend Ho Che Anderson. They talk GODHEAD 2, how it changed from the original concept, robots, a GODHEAD 3 tease, fave older comics, and more. Always great to catch up with Ho Che! Thanks to TCAF for a great time and to all of my interviewees for taking the time to hang and talk. More TCAF interview specials will be released over the next few weeks! Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!

Comic News Insider: Episode 1503 is now available for free download! Click on the link or follow on Spotify/subscribe on iTunes! Jimmy returns to TCAF (Toronto Comic Arts Festival), one of his favorite small press/indie comics shows. A super fun and productive weekend where he got 9 interviews w/ the likes of Vera Brosgol, Sarah Whang, Ho Che Anderson, Andy Belanger, B. Mure, Debbie Fong, Peter Kuper, Eric Kim & Caitlin Cass. He also moderated a panel with Mylo Choy. In this episode, you'll hear his recap of the whole show from attendance, exhibitors, layout, dinners, hanging out and more. You'll also hear his great interview with cartoonist Vera Brosgol. Vera talks her new graphic novel PLAIN JANE AND THE MERMAID, the importance of accepting yourself as you are, baking, nature and just what is a Kouign-amann? Thanks to TCAF for a great time and to all of my interviewees for taking the time to hang and talk. More TCAF interview specials will be released over the next few weeks! Also, get a hold of us! Email Facebook Comic News Insider Thanks for listening!

Reviews: Bear Pirate Viking Queen #1​, Dick Tracy #1​, Space Ghost Vol 4 #1​, Universal Monsters: Creature From the Black Lagoon​ Lives! #1, Dead Boy Detectives, Goodbye Earth​, Star Wars: The Bad Batch s3 finale​, Star Wars: Tales of the Empire​. It's our TCAF (Toronto Comic Arts Festival) preview! Jimmy talks about planned and potential interviews, his excitement to return to Toronto after missing a year for the first time in ages, helpful advice for both exhibitors/attendees. No news or Top 3 because LOTS of reviews to catch up on. Thx to reviewers Melissa, Ricky, Jon, Ted, Marta and Producer Joe! Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!

Jimmy and Producer Joe are back for another anniversary episode. It's our 1500th episode! They welcome guests Chris Sheridan (Resident Alien showrunner) and Katilyn Fajilan (The Mask of Haliya head writer). Chris talks the recent season 3, Alan Tudyk's genius, the amazing cast, mixing comedy and drama, etc. Jimmy once again invites himself to be killed on the show when season 4 gets announced and underway. Kaitlyn discusses The Mask of Haliya comic series from Kwento Comics that she's the head writer on, how it all came together, other writing projects, advice for new writers, researching Filipino myths and more. Jimmy and Joe take a trip down memory lane and talk about various comics, TV shows, film and more that they covered over the years. They also chat about favorite convention moments, interviews and more. Current favorites are also discussed. A super fun laid back LENGTHY episode for your listening pleasure! Hey it's our 1500th episode. We're allowed to drone on if we want. Thanks to all the loyal CNI listeners whom have stuck with us over the past 19 years of podcasting. And welcome to the new listeners that we hope are enjoying what you hear.  Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!