Episode 1565 - Thought Bubble Fest: J. Webster Sharp!

It's our BIG Best of 2024 podcast! In the annual very lengthy podcast, Jimmy and Producer Joe invite friends Avery Kaplan and Heidi MacDonald to join in the fun. They each talk about their favorite picks of 2024 in comics, TV, streaming and film. While they all often have multiple picks per category, Jimmy still has trouble narrowing down his choices (as usual). Hang in there for the ride as there a tons of great picks from the gang! Of course, as we always say, these picks are what we read/saw and we didn't read/see EVERYTHING. Do understand if we don't talk about some of your faves. Let us know what they are and we'll check them out!  Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!

Reviews: Dream Productions, Squid Game 2, What If...? season 3, Gladiator II It's a quick end of the year review special. It's a mad time of year and Jimmy is busy prepping for the CNI "Best of 2024" recording next week as well as guesting on some friend's podcasts too. Not to mention work, life, etc. Just a quick 4 reviews for you. Did you see any of them? Let us know what you think! Tune in to hear Jimmy's thoughts on them all.  Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!

Reviews: An Almost Christmas Story, Dear Santa, Mickey and the Very Many Christmases, The Night Before Christmas in Wonderland, Red One, That Christmas It's the 4th (official) installment of Jimmy's reviews of new Christmas films/streaming/TV. A couple of live-action films and some animated specials. Does Jack Black make a good Santa? What happens when Santa goes to Wonderland? How much can Santa bench press if The Rock spots him? Tune in to hear Jimmy's thoughts on them all.  Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!

Reviews: Batman/Santa Claus: Silent Knight Returns, DC's Batman Smells, Robin Laid an Egg #1, Christmas 365 #1, Marvel Holiday Tales To Astonish #1, Top Cow Holiday Special: All Through the House #1 Jimmy checks out some Holiday comics that came out this year from DC, Marvel, Top Cow and Dark Horse. Can Santa save Batman and friends again? How did Kitty Pryde's first Hanukkah go with the X-Men? Would it be fun to have Christmas once a month? Tune in to find out what Jimmy thinks of these comics!  Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!

Jimmy attended Thought Bubble Festival last month and read a ton of great comics to prep for interviews. In this Top 3 (+5) special, he gives some quick takes on these awesome books and their creators. Check them out!  Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!  

Reviews: Cobra Kai s6 pt 2, Creature Commandos, Dune: Prophecy s1 premiere, Hellbound s2, Jentry Chau vs. The Underworld, The Penguin s1 finale, Star Wars: Skeleton Crew s1 premiere, Superman & Lois series finale, Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story,  Zombieverse: New Blood, Moana 2, Paddington in Peru, Spellbound, Watchmen Chapter 1 & 2 Time again for another TV/film/streaming review catch up! Jimmy briefly chats about some recent watches. Jimmy watched a wide variety of things over the last month or so and has lots to say! Well, not too much as he tries to give some short reviews on it all. How successful was he not being his usual loquacious self? Tune in to find out!  Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!

Jimmy attended Thought Bubble Festival over the weekend and is exhausted! But what a great time! He got 14 interviews total which you'll hear over the next few weeks. In this episode, you'll hear from Ell J. Walker. They talk about her book CATHARSIS, death metal, horses, Comic Cocoon, pet portraits and more.  Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!

Jimmy attended Thought Bubble Festival over the weekend and is exhausted! But what a great time! He got 14 interviews total which you'll hear over the next few weeks. In this episode, you'll hear from Tim Bird. They talk about his new book ADRIFT ON A PAINTED SEA, his mother's prolific paintings, the sea as inspiration, quiet moments in comics and more.  Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!

Jimmy attended Thought Bubble Festival over the weekend and is exhausted! But what a great time! He got 14 interviews total which you'll hear over the next few weeks. In this episode, you'll hear from Emma Vieceli. Jimmy sat down with old friend Emma to discuss her comic work on BREAKS and GODS AND GRACES. They also talked about her musical theater career both performing and writing her own musical! Plus, she's working on a dating sim?! SO MUCH!  Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!

Jimmy attended Thought Bubble Festival over the weekend and is exhausted! But what a great time! He got 14 interviews total which you'll hear over the next few weeks. In this episode, you'll hear from Abs Bailey and Beth Fuller. Jimmy talked with Abs about her graphic novel ZEBEDEE AND THE VALENTINES, loving the 80's, music, Pip Pickles and more. Jimmy chatted with Beth Fuller about her book WITCHING HOUR, detailed linework, concept development, use of atmospheric color and more. Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!