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While on holiday in the UK, Jimmy also attended the Thought Bubble Festival comic convention. He got 19 interviews total. In this episode, you'll hear his talk with Phillipa Rice. They chat about her new prose novel Reignclowd Palace, online autobio comics, crochet, animation, creating art w/ her kids and more.

Come back over the next few weeks to hear all the amazing interviews! Thanks to everyone for taking the time and to the powers that be at TBubs (that's what us cool kids call it) for putting on another great convention!

While on holiday in the UK, Jimmy also attended the Thought Bubble Festival comic convention. He got 19 interviews total and gives his recap of the whole show. Before arriving there, he visited his friend Rachael Smith in Manchester to have a lovely dinner and chat. They talked about her successful Kickstarter for Nap Comix, Who Killed Nessie?, autobio comics, being a new mum, cryptids and more. Always great to hang w/ Rachael!

Come back over the next few weeks to hear all the amazing interviews! Thanks to everyone for taking the time and to the powers that be at TBubs (that's what us cool kids call it) for putting on another great convention!

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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!

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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 Greg Lockard. Jimmy talked to Greg at Thought Bubble about TRICK PONY, WEIRD TALES, editing, working at Tiny Onion, rodeos and more. Also, get a hold of us!

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Reviews: Jem and the Holograms Holiday Special, Krampus, Mickey and Donald Christmas Parade, Pep Digital: Archie's Christmas Carols, Star Wars: The Force Awakens

Emily Edwards returns to co-host this Christmas special! Full of Christmas cheer, comics and songs! They chat about favorite Christmas movies and TV specials while Jimmy goes on a mini Xmas rant. News includes: Mel Brooks is developing a Spaceballs sequel,  a Captain America special will air before the season 2 Agent Carter premiere and it is confirmed that Santa Claus is real! Leave your iTunes comments! 5 stars and nothing but love! Also, get a hold of us!

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Reviews: Alabaster: The Good The Bad And The Bird #1, Violent #1, Scarlet Witch #1, Snow Blind #1, Troop #1, Childhood's End, The Expanse

Co-hosts are too busy to come to the crib, so Jimmy recruits pal Stephen Reid to do some mp3 reviews and a Top 3. Jimmy's excited as you all are that Star Wars: The Force Awakens opens this week. News includes: Jeff Lemire's Essex County gets optioned for TV, Dark Horse will publish adaptations of Neil Gaiman short stories, a Supergirl digital comic will tie into the CBS show, Titan Comics will publish Penny Dreadful comics based on the Showtime series and Hasbro is looking to create a shared movie universe for Transformers, GI Joe, ROM, MASK and Visionaries. Leave your iTunes comments! 5 stars and nothing but love! Also, get a hold of us!

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Reviews: Black Jack Ketchum #1, Daredevil Vol 5 #1, Mystery Girl #1, Totally Awesome Hulk #1, Xed #1

Emily Edwards returns for another earlier than usual recording session. It's someone's birthday (Jimmy) on the podcast so celebrations are in order! Things fall off the rails early (as usual) but they get back on track quickly. News includes: a DC Superhero Girls graphic novel is on the way, Nintendo releases karaoke version with lyrics for their Super Mario Bros. game, Telltale Games is developing a Batman game, Samurai Jack returns and Margaret Atwood has some graphic novels coming. Leave your iTunes comments! 5 stars and nothing but love! Also, get a hold of us!

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Reviews: Dark Knight III: The Master Race #1, Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur #1, Ringside #1

Emmy Potter returns to co-hosting duties! So of course, she and Jimmy have to chat Doctor Who and their love of Peter Capaldi. They also chat about the Peter Jackson/Doctor Who video tease as well as the new trailer for Captain America: Civil War (#TeamCaptainAmerica). News includes: Paul Dini and Eduardo Risso will be the creative forces behind a new 121 page graphic novel called Dark Night: A True Batman Story from DC/Vertigo, CBS picks up Supergirl for a full season and R2-KT may appear in the upcoming Star Wars film. Leave your iTunes comments! 5 stars and nothing but love! Also, get a hold of us!

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Reviews: Jessica Jones (Netflix), Batman Europa #1, Huck #1, Tomboy #1, Adventure Time: Stakes mini-series, Doctor Who

Due to the Thanksgiving weekend, co-hosts are hard to find! So Jimmy gets some help from an old listener Shay Estes. Something new as he has her record some reviews and a Top 3 and plays them for your listening pleasure. Jimmy is worried because her reviews are far more professional and way better than his. But good news for you listeners! She gives some really great insight and does some great research for her reviews/picks. You'll love her! Jimmy also briefly chats about that last The Walking Dead episode as well as a new poster for the upcoming Game of Thrones season. (Both have a similar theme). News includes: Marvel schools you with new web series called Marvel 101, Gravity Falls is coming to an end, Felicia Day is cast in new MST3K reboot, DC's Legends of Tomorrow will premiere on January 21 and John Carpenter is developing 4 new horror/sci-fi series. Leave your iTunes comments! 5 stars and nothing but love! Also, get a hold of us!

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Reviews: All-New All-Different Avengers #1, The Goddamned #1, Last Sons Of America #1, Limbo #1, Superman American Alien #1, Ultimates Vol 4 #1, Into the Badlands

Emily Edwards returns once again to co-host! They chat about her directorial debut, getting Star Wars keys and some sound issues (surprise!). News includes: Amazon picks top graphic novels/comic books, The British Comics Awards are announced at Thought Bubble Festival, the Doctor Who Christmas Special comes to the big screen, Margaret Qualley cast as female lead in Warner Bros. live action Death Note movie and Agent Carter season 2 gets a premiere date. Leave your iTunes comments! 5 stars and nothing but love! Also, get a hold of us!

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