Episode 1595 - KICx: Jonathan Baylis!

Jimmy went up to Kingston, NY to attend the 2nd annual Kingston Independent Comic Expo (KICx)! Producer Joe produces it with friends Cris Livecchi & Kevin Michael Rowe. It's held in a small spot in a church w/ over 40 exhibitors. Jimmy got 4 interviews with the likes of Jeremy Holt, Annie Dwyer, Jonathan Baylis and Peter Rostovsky. In this episode, you'll hear Jonathan Baylis. Jonathan talks about his comic series So Buttons, his recent discovery that he is from Japanese heritage and a possible upcoming graphic novel based on that discovery. Always a great time catching up with Jonathan! Come back early next week for the interview with Peter.  Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!

Jimmy went up to Kingston, NY to attend the 2nd annual Kingston Independent Comic Expo (KICx)! Producer Joe produces it with friends Cris Livecchi & Kevin Michael Rowe. It's held in a small spot in a church w/ over 40 exhibitors. Jimmy got 4 interviews with the likes of Jeremy Holt, Annie Dwyer, Jonathan Baylis and Peter Rostovsky. In this episode, you'll hear  Jeremy and Annie. Jeremy talks about a recent project put on hold that will come to fruition soon, dream IP to work on and we share our thoughts on Ted Lasso. Annie talks about her online comics, creating art through hard times and her upcoming graphic memoir. All great chats. Thanks to all for taking the time.  Come back later this week for the interview with Jonathan and early next week for the interview with Peter.  Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!

Reviews: Absolute Martian Manhunter #1, Adventure Time #1, Doom's Division #1, The Last Boy #1, Universal Monsters Presents: The Mummy #1 ​Producer Joe comes back to co-host this special episode. Jimmy welcomes him and his fellow KICx (Kingston Indepent Comic Expo) co-founders Cris Livecchi and Kevin Michael Rowe. It's the 2nd year of the expo and they are excited to host it this Saturday, April 12th. They talk about what to expect this year, a new feature, great local eats/shops to check out & more!  Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!

Reviews: Batman Ninja vs. Yakuza League, The Electric State, Mickey 17, Revelations, Snow White ​Catching up on some movies! Jimmy checks out these 5 films and gives his thoughts. Thanks to Marta and Melissa for sending in their reviews on one movie each as well. Does the new BATMAN NINJA live up to the original? How many Mickeys do we see in MICKEY 17? Was SNOW WHITE really that bad?  Tune in to find out!  Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!

Reviews: Generation Z, Harley Quinn s5, Invincible s3, Newtopia s1, Sakamoto Days, The Wheel of Time s3, Win or Lose s1 ​Catching up on some TV/Streaming shows! Jimmy checks out these 7 shows and gives his thoughts. Is GENERATION Z or NEWTOPIA the better comedy zombie series? Just how brutal does INVINCIBLE get? Does Jimmy get THE WHEEL OF TIME yet? Tune in to find out!  Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!

Jimmy attended the Museum of Comic and Cartoon Art (MoCCA) Festival over the weekend. He got 5 interviews overall. In this episode, you'll hear his chat with Kazimir Lee. They talked about Kazimir's upcoming debut graphic novel LOW ORBIT, Asian and queer representation, fluidity of love, familial relations and more. This concludes our MoCCA coverage! Go back and check out the other interviews Jimmy did if you missed. And be sure to attend MoCCA next year if you're able!  Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!

Jimmy attended the Museum of Comic and Cartoon Art (MoCCA) Festival over the weekend. He got 5 interviews overall. In this episode, you'll hear his chat with Dani Diaz. They talked about Dani's debut graphic novel DREAMOVER, memories of young love, dreams, how they might be related and more. One last interview to come from MoCCA with Kazimir Lee.  Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!

Jimmy attended the Museum of Comic and Cartoon Art (MoCCA) Festival over the weekend. He got 5 interviews overall. In this episode, you'll hear his chat with Frances Jetter. They talked about her mixed media graphic novel AMALGAM: AN IMMIGRANT, HIS LABOR UNION, AND HIS AMERICAN FAMILY IN BROOKLYN, how she discovered her art style, what her grandfather accomplished, teaching at SVA and more. More interviews to come from MoCCA with Dani Diaz and Kazimir Lee.  Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!

Jimmy attended the Museum of Comic and Cartoon Art (MoCCA) Festival over the weekend. He got 5 interviews overall. In this episode, you'll hear his chat with Kay Sohini. They talked about her stunning graphic novel debut THIS BEAUTIFUL, RIDICULOUS CITY, what it was like starting over in NYC, how the city saved her, the beautiful geometry of the book and more. More interviews to come from MoCCA with Frances Jetter, Dani Diaz and Kazimir Lee.  Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!

Jimmy attended the Museum of Comic and Cartoon Art (MoCCA) Festival over the weekend. In this episode, you'll hear his recap and thoughts of it all. He got 5 interviews and you'll hear Maria Hoey here. Maria and her brother Peter (not in attendance) work together on their comics. Jimmy and Maria talk about their new book TRANCE: BOULEVARDS AND CINEMA, favorite films, film snacks, how expressing art is healing and more. Come back over the new few weeks to hear the other interviews Jimmy did with Kay Sohini, Frances Jetter, Dani Diaz and Kazimir Lee.  Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!