Episode 1643 - SDCC: Rita Vandergaw (Comic-Con Museum Exec. Director)!

Jimmy is off to Small Press Expo (SPX) this weekend in Bethesda, MD. As usual, he has several interviews lined up and will tell you all about them! In an extended Top 3, he also does some mini-reviews of many graphic novels/comics/zines he read to prep for those interviews.  Jimmy also gives a brief bit about the current CNI website woes. Our current host, Typepad, is shutting down and has given subscribers 30 days. So we are moving to Squarespace. More details in the episode. As always, thanks for listening! Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening! 

Reviews: Peacemaker s2, Twisted Metal s2 finale, Fixed, Red Sonja All the San Diego Comic Con coverage is done! In this episode, you'll hear Jimmy's recap of the awesome Anime NYC show held at the Javits Center over a week ago. How has it continued to grow? What was the crowd like? Does it really have the best food options inside the con? Tune in to find out!  Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening! 

Reviews: Kevin Smith Presents: Archie Meets Jay and Silent Bob, Alien: Earth, Revival s1 finale It's Flame Con time again! Jimmy attended the annual LGBTQ+ comic show over the weekend and gives his recap on it all from the exhibitors, crowd, spacing, panels, guests, organization and more. He also interviews voice over actor extraordinaire JP Karliak. They talk about his work in the recent SMURFS, film, voicing Morph in X-MEN '97, Wile E. Coyote, Boss Baby, Queer Vox, why Skeletor is his white whale and more. We will continue our massive San Diego Comic Con coverage next episode! Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening! 

Jimmy survived another San Diego Comic Con! 14 interviews and 2 press rooms. Phew! In this final episode from SDCC, you'll hear from some of the cast/creatives behind HAZBIN HOTEL & HELLUVA BOSS. Creator/showrunner Vivienne Medrano shares her thoughts on the upcoming seasons, how they got picked up and if she'd like to see them as live musicals. Erika and Amir talk about their roles on  Hazbin Hotel and the musicality of it all. Brandon and Richard chat about their roles on Helluva Boss and what to expect with the move to Prime Video.  That is it for our SDCC coverage! Please go back and check out the massive amount of interviews that Jimmy did there. And as always, we'll see you there next year!  Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening! 

Jimmy survived another San Diego Comic Con! 14 interviews and 2 press rooms. Phew! In this episode, you'll hear some of Jimmy's cosplay friends. Marta, Steph, Courtney, Heidi and Mary hung with Jimmy on the last night of Comic Con to give their overall thoughts of the show. Attendance, panels, activation sites, exhibitors, celebrities, hotels and of course, cosplay! They also give some great advice on some needed improvements for the show. Always a delight to hang with these wonderful friends! Only one more SDCC interview special left. Come back and hear them all!  Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening! 

Jimmy survived another San Diego Comic Con! 14 interviews and 2 press rooms. Phew! In this episode, you'll hear from Comic-Con Museum Executive Director Rita Vandergaw. Rita talks about the goals of the museum, exhibitions, favorite movies and more. Only a couple of more SDCC interview specials including the press room he did for TV shows HAZBIN HOTEL & HELLUVA BOSS. Come back and hear them all!  Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening! 

Jimmy survived another San Diego Comic Con! 14 interviews and 2 press rooms. Phew! In this episode, you'll hear from filmmaker Ashley Maria. Ashley talks about her short films, anxiety, musicals and more. Over the next week, you'll hear Jimmy's talk with Rita Vandergaw. You'll also hear the press room he did for TV shows HAZBIN HOTEL & HELLUVA BOSS. Come back and hear them all!  Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening! 

Jimmy survived another San Diego Comic Con! 14 interviews and 2 press rooms. Phew! In this episode, you'll hear from filmmaker Ashley Maria. Ashley talks about her short films, anxiety, musicals and more. Over the next few weeks, you'll hear Jimmy's talks with Ashley Maria, Henry Barajas and Rita Vandergaw. You'll also hear the press room he did for TV shows HAZBIN HOTEL & HELLUVA BOSS. Come back and hear them all!  Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening! 

Jimmy survived another San Diego Comic Con! 14 interviews and 2 press rooms. Phew! In this episode, you'll hear from his friend Filip Sablik. Filip talks about his new publishing venture Ignition Press, what creators and titles they have coming, unique collecting initiatives and more. Over the next few weeks, you'll hear Jimmy's talks with Ashley Maria, Henry Barajas and Rita Vandergaw. You'll also hear the press room he did for TV shows HAZBIN HOTEL & HELLUVA BOSS. Come back and hear them all!  Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening! 

Jimmy survived another San Diego Comic Con! 14 interviews and 2 press rooms. Phew! In this episode, you'll hear from his good friend and fellow Filipino Dave Dwonch. They talk THE LOOSE END, THE AUTOMATON, favorite whiskeys, Filipino food and more. Over the next few weeks, you'll hear Jimmy's talks with Filip Sablik, Ashley Maria, Henry Barajas and Rita Vandergaw. You'll also hear the press room he did for TV shows HAZBIN HOTEL & HELLUVA BOSS. Come back and hear them all!  Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!