Episode 1664 - NYCC: David Wondrich!

Producer Joe was also at NYCC 2025 and had a chance to pick up a few interviews. In this episode you'll hear his interview with Jon Allen discussing his new release from Top Shelf publishing, The Well. Also, Joe talks with Derrick Rohlfing, who started a new line of RPG inspired clothing with his brother Phillip called Patch Notes Apparel.  Come back over the next few weeks to hear all of the great interviews Jimmy and Producer Joe got at NYCC! www.comicnewsinsider.com  

At New York Comic Con, Jimmy talked to cocktail/bar historian, drinks columnist and former English professor David Wondrich about writing his first graphic novel THE COMIC BOOK HISTORY OF THE COCKTAIL. They discussed his other books, teaching, the origin of the word “cocktail”, famous bartenders, where many cocktails started, modern bartending, less is more in a cocktail, favorite drinks and more. Come back over the next few weeks to hear all of the great interviews Jimmy and Producer Joe got at NYCC! www.comicnewsinsider.com

At New York Comic Con, Jimmy talked to friend Colleen AF Venable in a wild off the rails conversation about her work on JUNIE B. JONES, KATIE THE CATSITTER, adapting work, babysitting, why she is most like Junie B., church, being a bratty kid and more. And trust me, you must hear the story of her youth when she high-fived a Jesus statue and the results from the force of her actions. Catching up with Colleen is always a delight! Come back over the next few weeks to hear all of the great interviews Jimmy and Producer Joe got at NYCC! www.comicnewsinsider.com

At New York Comic Con, Jimmy talked to Jeremy Haun about his role at Ignition Press, his comics with them MURDER PODCAST and THE BEAUTY, the TV show, his youtube podcast, making cocktails, writing vs drawing, fave horror films and more. Come back over the next few weeks to hear all of the great interviews Jimmy and Producer Joe got at NYCC! www.comicnewsinsider.com

At New York Comic Con, Jimmy had a chance to sit down with legendary comic creator Rob Liefeld. They talked about YOUNGBLOOD coming back, livestreaming, his podcast ROBSERVATIONS, founding Image, his famous Levi’s commercial, proposing to his wife in comic book form, Deadpool, favorite comics, Alan Moore and so much more. Rob’s enthusiasm and love for the comics industry is the best and he shows it in this lovely and lively chat! Come back over the next few weeks to hear all of the great interviews Jimmy and Producer Joe got at NYCC! www.comicnewsinsider.com

Jimmy and Producer Joe went to New York Comic Con (NYCC) and got tons of coverage for your listening pleasure. 8 interviews total and 1 press room. Jimmy chatted with Jeremy Haun, Rob Liefeld, Inaki & Roy Miranda, Colleen AF Venable and David Wondrich. He also did the press room for the upcoming Peacock spy thriller series THE COPENHAGEN TEST where he talked to star/producer Simi Liu, creator co-showrunner Thomas Brandon and co-showrunner Jennifer Yale. Producder Joe interviewed Jon Allen, Kazimir Lee and Derrick & Phillip Rohlfing of Patch Notes Apparel. Jimmy gives his possibly too lengthy recap of the whole show waxing on about attendance, design, cartoonists, exhibitors, cosplay, food, new changes, suggested improvements and more. In this episode, you’ll hear his interview with the Miranda Brothers about their new book ARCADIA w/ Ignition Press, other comic work, Inaki’s stunning art, Roy’s rap career, etc. Come back over the next few weeks to hear all of the great interviews they got at NYCC! www.comicnewsinsider.com 

Jimmy and Producer Joe welcome ReedPop Event Manager Chris D’Lando to talk about this week’s New York Comic Con! He tells them about fun new changes, keeping comics a centerpiece, favorite celebs he’s met, advice for con attendees and more. Jimmy and Joe also talk about what they want to check out, tease some planned interviews, hidden eating spots, etc. If you see them running around, make sure you say hi!

Jimmy went to Small Press Expo (SPX) the weekend of September 13th/14th in Bethesda, MD. He got 10 interviews overall with Ngozi Ukazu, Nicole Goux, Maria & Peter Hoey, Jonathan Baylis, Deb JJ Lee, Stepanka Jislova, Briana Loewinsohn, Natalie Norris, Kit Anderson and Juniper Kim. In this final SPX episode, Jimmy sits down with Deb JJ Lee to discuss some recent work including DEATH FIDDLES AND WE DANCE, THE OTHER SIDE OF TOMORROW, having a mural up in NYC and more. 

Jimmy went to Small Press Expo (SPX) the weekend of September 13th/14th in Bethesda, MD. He got 10 interviews overall with Ngozi Ukazu, Nicole Goux, Maria & Peter Hoey, Jonathan Baylis, Deb JJ Lee, Stepanka Jislova, Briana Loewinsohn, Natalie Norris, Kit Anderson and Juniper Kim. In this episode, Briana Loewinsohn chats about her book RAISED BY GHOSTS, using all the notes/diary entries she kept since school days in the book, wanting to be seen and more. 

Jimmy went to Small Press Expo (SPX) the weekend of September 13th/14th in Bethesda, MD. He got 10 interviews overall with Ngozi Ukazu, Nicole Goux, Maria & Peter Hoey, Jonathan Baylis, Deb JJ Lee, Stepanka Jislova, Briana Loewinsohn, Natalie Norris, Kit Anderson and Juniper Kim. In this episode, Jimmy is joined by his pal Jonathan Baylis. They talk about his comic series So Buttons including the recent Eisner nominated issue #14, how he finds artists, telling personal stories so well and more.