Best Amber Baker Podcasts (2026)

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Episode 1687 - Best of 2025! 1:48:59

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It's our BIG Best of 2025 podcast! In the annual very lengthy podcast, Jimmy and Producer Joe welcome back friends Heidi MacDonald (The Beat EIC) and Avery Kaplan (The Beat Features Editor) to join in the fun. They each talk about their favorite picks of 2025 in comics, TV, streaming and film. There will be multiple great picks per category from so…

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Episode 1686 - Top 3x4 Again! 34:19

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Jimmy ends the year with some recent favorite picks in an extended Top 3 segment. 12 picks in comics, movies, TV, streaming & music! The Great Flood, Good Tickle Brain, Snoop's Holiday Halftime Party, Unfolding musical, Paddington the Musical, Daddy Issues, Inside of You w/ Michael Rosenbaum podcast: Allison Mack episode, Culinary Class Wars s…

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Episode 1685 - Christmas Reviews! 21:41

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Reviews: DC's I Saw Ma Hunkel Kissing Santa Claus, Spider-Man: Holiday Spectacular, Sanda, Disney's Hulu's Family Guy Hallmark Channel's Lifetime's Familiar Holiday Movie, Tinsel Town, A Very Jonas Christmas Movie, Shin Wooseok's Urban Fairy Tale: The Christmas Song - Part 1 & 2 Jimmy does his annual review of Christmas comics, TV and film. Wha…

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Patricia Lockwood Reads Elizabeth Bishop 45:29

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Patricia Lockwood joins Kevin Young to read “In the Waiting Room,” by Elizabeth Bishop, and her own poem “Love Poem Like We Used to Write It.” Lockwood is the author of the novels “No One Is Talking About This” and “Will There Ever Be Another You,” along with two poetry collections and a memoir. She has won the Thurber Prize for American Humor and …

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Episode 1683 - Last Minute Gift Guide! 19:51

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We interrupt the Thought Bubble Festival coverage once more. This time for a last minute holiday gift guide! Jimmy gives out some good suggestions of what to buy for the nerd in your life. And if that nerd is you, then that's great too! From comics to merch to gift cards, he has some awesome ideas for you. So give it a listen and get shopping befor…

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Episode 1677 - TBubs Pause For Reviews! 25:38

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Reviews: DC KO #1/#2, DC/Marvel Batman/Deadpool #1, 1776 #1, Bat-Fam, Hazbin Hotel s2, Stranger Things vol 5, Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein, In Your Dreams, Zootopia 2 We interrupt all of the Thought Bubble Festival interview goodness to review some recent comics, TV, film, streaming. Let us know if you've checked any out and your thoughts on t…

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Traci Brimhall Reads Thomas Lux 44:29

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Traci Brimhall joins Kevin Young to read “Refrigerator, 1957,” by Thomas Lux, and her own poem “Love Poem Without a Drop of Hyperbole in It.” Brimhall is the author of five poetry collections, including “Love Prodigal” and “Our Lady of the Ruins,” which won the Barnard Women Poets Prize. She has also received fellowships from the National Endowment…

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Episode 1684 - Thought Bubble Festival: Barry Nugent! 48:41

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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 chat with his good pal/fellow podcaster Barry Nugent. Barry talks about his work as a writer and founding/hosting the Geek Syndicate podcast (and its spin-offs). He and Jimmy talk about the first…

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Episode 1682 - Getting Musical w/ Emma Vieceli! 48:26

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While on holiday in the UK, Jimmy also attended the Thought Bubble Festival comic convention. He got 19 interviews total. He also visited friends on his way up to the convention. In this TBubs "adjacent" episode, you'll hear his interview with his friend Emma Vieceli. Emma couldn't attend the convention this year because she's been hard at work on …

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Episode 1681 - Thought Bubble Festival: Marc Ellerby! 32:05

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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 interview with Marc Ellerby. Marc talks about his 10 years doing Rick and Morty comics, becoming a better artist and what's next. Come back over the next week to hear the rest and go back a few w…

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Episode 1680 - Thought Bubble Festival: Avery Hill Special 2 - Karenza Sparks/Sara Kenney! 51:59

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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 talks with Karenza Sparks and Sara Kenney. Karenza chats about her grapic novel The Corus Wave, geology and her love of stamps. Sara discusses her book Acid Box, love of the 90s club scene and Wo…

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Episode 1679 - Thought Bubble Festival: Avery Hill Special - Donya Todd/Katriona Chapman! 44:47

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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 chats with Donya Todd and Katriona Chapman. Donya talks about her incredible graphic novel The Witch's Egg, the use of color in her work and inspirations. Kat takes Jimmy on a walking tour of the…

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Episode 1678 - Thought Bubble Festival: Lucy Sullivan/Sarah Gordon/Paul Cornell! 32:04

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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 talks with Lucy Sullivan, Sarah Gordon and Paul Cornell. Lucy talks about her involvement in the film The Thing with Feathers, her upcoming graphic novel and hanging w/ Cumberbatch. Sarah chats a…

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Episode 1676 - Thought Bubble Festival: SelfMadeHero Special - Abbigayle Bircham/Gareth Brookes! 35:15

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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 2 cartoonists with books out from SelfMadeHero (SMH). Abbigayle Bircham talks about her art in My Dad Fights Demons, collaborating w/ her mentor, wanting her own animated show & more. G…

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Episode 1675 - Thought Bubble Festival: Jenna Cha/Lonnie Nadler! 37:29

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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 Jenna Cha and Lonnie Nadler. They chat about their comics meet cute, working together, The Sickness, horror faves & more. Come back over the next few weeks to hear all the amazing inter…

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Episode 1674 - Thought Bubble Festival: Mereida Fajardo! 26:32

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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 Mereida Fajardo. They chat about her incredibly designed online comic Keluarga Cable Ship Company, Zinezilla, other comic work, her upcoming residency & more. Come back over the next fe…

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Episode 1673 - Thought Bubble Festival: Si Spurrier! 19:37

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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 Si Spurrier. They chat about his run on THE FLASH, his "sweaty swamp thriller" THE VOICE SAID KILL, upcoming projects from Vertigo/DC/DSTLRY/Ignition Press and more. Come back over the …

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Episode 1672 - Thought Bubble Festival: Philippa Rice! 26:30

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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 …

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Episode 1671 - Thought Bubble Festival: Recap! Interview w/ Rachael Smith! 43:02

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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?, aut…

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Episode 1670 - K-Pop Demon Hunters: HUNTR/X Don't Miss w/ Ejae/Rei Ami/Audrey Nuna! 17:09

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In a collaboration with Heidi MacDonald's The Beat & K-Comics Beat, Jimmy had the opportunity to interview the singing voices of HUNTR/X from the smash hit film KPOP DEMON HUNTERS. He had a brief 5 minute chat w/ Ejae (Rumi), Rei Ami (Zoey) and Audrey Nuna (Mira) about their Grammy nominations, hopes for the sequel, how music heals & more. Thank yo…

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Episode 1669 - Thought Bubble: Interview w/ SelfMadeHero's Emma Hayley/Thought Bubble Festival Reviews! 35:38

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Reviews: Who Killed Nessie?, The Corus Wave, The Witch's Egg, Acid Box, The Voice Said Kill, Ah Rats, Secretly A Pigeon: A Seed-Sowing RPG, My Dad Fights Demons, The Compleat Angler: A Graphic Adaptation, Rick and Morty: Ricklemania. Jimmy records this from London and gives a preview of some of this weekend's Thought Bubble Festival interviews in h…

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I Am pt. 2 // Rendi Scholten 25:00

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Follow along throughout this series as we explore Jesus' "I am" statements.

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Episode 1668 - Top 3x4-1! 18:01

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Jimmy is way behind on recommending you all some awesome stuff to check out since there's been no Top 3 segment for awhile. He goes a little overboard and gives 11 suggestions! Comics, TV, streaming & film choices. Got anything you'd like to us to seek out? Let us know! www.comicnewsinsider.com

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Episode 1667 - More TV/Streaming Reviews! 25:55

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Reviews: Alice in Borderland s3, Alien: Earth s1, Gen V s2, Hazbin Hotel s2 premiere, Marvel Zombies s1, Star Wars: Visions s3, The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon s3, Twisted Wonderland: The Animation premiere Jimmy does some catch-up reviews of TV and streaming as he's been a bit behind due to all the NYCC coverage. Have you seen any? Let us know …

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I Am. pt. 1 // Doug Tensen 26:52

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Follow along throughout this series as we explore Jesus' "I am" statements.

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Am I? // Amanda Ferry 19:29

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How do I know I am making the right decision? What’s God’s plan for my life? What if I make a decision or go down a path God doesn’t want? How can I have confidence in the choices I make? These are questions everyone asks themselves. Through stories of real people in the bible making real decisions we will explore how to hear from the Holy Spirit, …

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Henri Cole Reads Louise Glück 29:11

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Henri Cole joins Kevin Young to read “Vita Nova,” by Louise Glück, and his own poem “Figs.” Cole is the author of many poetry collections, including “The Other Love.” He is also a member of the American Academy of Arts and Letters and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, and the recipient of honors such as the Thom Gunn Award and the Jackson …

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Am I? pt. 2 // Ed Baker 26:47

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How do I know I am making the right decision? What’s God’s plan for my life? What if I make a decision or go down a path God doesn’t want? How can I have confidence in the choices I make? These are questions everyone asks themselves. Through stories of real people in the bible making real decisions we will explore how to hear from the Holy Spirit, …

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Episode 1665 - NYCC: Kazimir Lee! 19:06

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Producer Joe was also at NYCC 2025 and had a chance to pick up a few interviews. In this episode Joe sat down with Kazimir Lee to hear about their debut graphic novel with Top Shelf Publishing, Low Orbit. www.comicnewsinsider.com

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Episode 1663 - NYCC: Jon Allen & Patch Notes Apparel 28:57

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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 bac…

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Episode 1666 - NYCC: The Copenhagen Test w/ Simu Liu/Thomas Brandon (co-showrunner)/Jennifer Yale (co-showrunner)! 26:20

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At New York Comic Con, Jimmy attended the press room for the upcoming Peacock spy thriller THE COPENHAGEN ROOM. Initially, he and the 3 other press folks were chatting with creator/co-showrunner Thomas Brandon and co-showrunner Jennifer Yale. They talked what the show will entail, how it came together, is anyone in the show trustworthy, the intrica…

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Episode 1664 - NYCC: David Wondrich! 28:04

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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, les…

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Episode 1662 - NYCC: Colleen AF Venable! 45:12

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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 res…

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Episode 1661 - NYCC: Jeremy Haun! 20:54

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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.com…

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Episode 1660 - NYCC: Rob Liefeld! 35:44

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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 …

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Episode 1659 - NYCC: Recap! Interview w/ Inaki & Roy Miranda! 45:00

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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…

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Your Animal Chose You For a Reason 🐾- Animal Communication with Dale McCarthy 1:11:18

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In this episode, I sit down with Dale McCarthy, an intuitive animal communicator from British Columbia who has been connecting with animals for over 20 years. ✨Dale’s journey began with horses and has since expanded to include all types of animals, each with their own unique way of speaking, feeling, and sharing wisdom. Together, we dive into the b…

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Am I? pt.1 // Bradley Rees 26:34

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How do I know I am making the right decision? What’s God’s plan for my life? What if I make a decision or go down a path God doesn’t want? How can I have confidence in the choices I make? These are questions everyone asks themselves. Through stories of real people in the bible making real decisions we will explore how to hear from the Holy Spirit, …

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Episode 1658 - NYCC Prep w/ Chris D'Lando! 1:12:27

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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…

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Stories From the Seats // Elizabeth Thalacker and Hunter Jacobsen 36:44

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Listen to how God has been working in two of our students' lives!

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Bruce Smith Reads Mary Ruefle 40:40

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Bruce Smith joins Kevin Young to read “Open Letter To My Ancestors,” by Mary Ruefle, and his own poem “The Game.” Smith, the author of eight poetry collections, including the forthcoming “Hungry Ghost,” has received awards from the Academy of American Poets and the American Academy of Arts and Letters, in addition to fellowships from the Guggenheim…

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Everyday Faith pt. 3 // Ben Fienup 27:37

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What does it look like to follow Jesus in the everyday? Not just on Sundays, not just at big moments—but in the ordinary rhythms of life. In this series, we’re exploring four foundational practices that shape an everyday faith—one that’s real, growing, and transformative. We’ll learn to engage the Bible to hear from God, pray to stay connected to H…

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Baking It Easy - We are Together & Making Dumplings! 30:22

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Send us a text Get ready to watch us make the viral one-pan dumpling bake—only this time, it’s even better… because we’re making it together! 🎉 This recipe is simple, delicious, and perfect for any night of the week. Plus, you’ll get to hang out with us as we laugh, chat, and try to “do life” in the same room. Trust us, it’s just as chaotic (and fu…

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Episode 1657 - SPX: Deb JJ Lee! 30:25

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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…

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Episode 1656 - SPX: Briana Loewinsohn! 35:00

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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 GHO…

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Episode 1655 - SPX: Jonathan Baylis! 41:53

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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 tal…

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Episode 1654 - SPX: Juniper Kim! 39:42

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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, Juniper Kim joins Jimmy to discuss her Fulbright sch…

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Episode 1652 - Interrupting SPX w/ Reviews! 31:40

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Reviews: Batman vol 4 #1, Good As Dead #1, Superman #28 & 29, Marvel/DC: Deadpool/Batman #1 (One Shot), Murder Podcast #1, Skinbreaker #1, Powers 25 #1, X-Men Of Apocalypse Alpha #1, Gen V s2, Haunted Hotel s1, Pokemon Concierge s1 pt2, The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon s3, Wednesday s2 pt2 We interrupt this SPX coverage for some overdue reviews! Due t…

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Episode 1653 - SPX: Natalie Norris! 27:42

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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, you'll hear him talk with Natalie Norris who discuss…

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Episode 1651 - SPX: Kit Anderson/Stepanka Jislova! 41:57

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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, you'll hear his chats with Kit Anderson and Stepanka…