Episode 1710 - KICx: Activism in Comics & Zines w/ Greg Pak/Jesse Mechanic!

Jimmy went up to the Hudson Valley to attend the Kingston Independent Comic Expo (KICx) on April 18th. Founded & organized by our very own Producer Joe along w/ friends Cris Livecchi & Kevin Rowe. He got 5 interviews and moderated one panel. In this episode you'll hear the panel he moderated called Activism in Comics & Zines. Jimmy led a lively discussion with panelists Greg Pak and Jesse Mechanic. They talked about the importance of using comics/zines, ways to protest, fave social justice/activism comics and more.

Jimmy went up to the Hudson Valley to attend the Kingston Independent Comic Expo (KICx) on April 18th. Founded & organized by our very own Producer Joe along w/ friends Cris Livecchi & Kevin Rowe. He got 5 interviews and moderated one panel. In this episode you'll hear his interview with Suejee Lee. Suejee talks about her work in animation, focusing on comics, visiting Korea and more.

Jimmy went up to the Hudson Valley to attend the Kingston Independent Comic Expo (KICx) on April 18th. Founded & organized by our very own Producer Joe along w/ friends Cris Livecchi & Kevin Rowe. He got 5 interviews and moderated one panel. In this episode you'll hear his interview with Jeremy Holt. Jeremy talks about their upcoming projects, the difference between writing comics and prose, fave writers and more.

Jimmy went up to the Hudson Valley to attend the Kingston Independent Comic Expo (KICx) on April 18th. Founded & organized by our very own Producer Joe along w/ friends Cris Livecchi & Kevin Rowe. He got 5 interviews and moderated one panel. In this episode you'll hear his interview with Dean Haspiel. Dino talks about comics, a couple of Kickstarter projects, his Dinoverse and more. 

Jimmy went up to the Hudson Valley to attend the Kingston Independent Comic Expo (KICx) on April 18th. Founded & organized by our very own Producer Joe along w/ friends Cris Livecchi & Kevin Rowe. He got 5 interviews and moderated one panel. In this episode you'll hear his interview with local Roxenne Contreras. They have a delightful chat about her comics, love of frogs, the importance of representation and more. 

Jimmy went up to the Hudson Valley to attend the Kingston Independent Comic Expo (KICx) on April 18th. Founded & organized by our very own Producer Joe along w/ friends Cris Livecchi & Kevin Rowe. A great one day fest that has expanded into 2 venues in its 3rd year. Jimmy gives his recap of it all including the new additions like the venue, panels, workshops, etc. He got 5 interviews and moderated the panel Activism in Comics & Zines w/ Greg Pak & Jesse Mechanic. You'll hear all of those in the next 2 weeks. In this episode, you'll hear his interview with old friend Brenden Fletcher. They chat GOTHAM ACADEMY: FIRST YEAR, why it was delayed, cancelled projects, new project teases, a special moment of kindness that Brenden extended to Jimmy years ago and much more.

Jimmy is joined by 2 of the Kingston Independent Comic Expo founders Joe Gonzalez and Cris Livecchi to discuss this Saturday's comic fest. Wait, is that CNI's very own Producer Joe? YES IT IS! They discuss some of the great changes to this 3rd year including an extra venue, panels, signings, workshops and more. Make your way upstate to the Hudson Valley for a great show full of amazing cartoonists and more!

Jimmy attended the Museum of Comic and Cartoon Art (MoCCA) Festival last weekend right here in New York City. He interviewed Jesse Mechanic about his recent book THE LAST TIME WE SPOKE: A STORY OF LOSS. How did losing his mother when he was 14 shape his life? What was his road to healing? As a journalist/writer, why did he decide to do it in graphic novel form? They also talked about his most recent book DON'T BE A F*#KING MARSHMALLOW: AN ILLUSTRATED GUIDE TO REVOLUTION, diversity in multimedia and the CHEERS tv show!

Jimmy attended the Museum of Comic and Cartoon Art (MoCCA) Festival over the weekend right here in New York City. He interviewed Morgan Boecher about his new book CHICKEN HEART. Is it loosely based on real life? Has the portrayal of transgender people improved in multimedia? Why is the book so musical? Such a fun and enlightening conversation! Come back next week for 1 more interview Jimmy got with Jesse Mechanic!

Jimmy and Producer Joe attended the Museum of Comic and Cartoon Art (MoCCA) Festival over the weekend right here in New York City. Jimmy gives his recap of the whole thing including the set up, location, crowd, exhibitors, interviews and more. Producer Joe chatted with many people and possibly convinced some to be future CNI guests. You'll also hear Jimmy's interview with his favorite sibling creators Maria and Peter Hoey. They talk about their new graphic novel THE SHADOWER, fave noir films, acting, what they have coming next and more. Come back later this week and next for 2 more interviews Jimmy got with Morgan Boecher and Jesse Mechanic!