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In our 29th episode of COMIC BEAT INSIDER (CBI), Heidi MacDonald (The Beat Chief) and Jimmy are joined by The Beat staff writers Edie Nugent and Ricardo Alejandro Serrano Denis to discuss the cult Roger Corman film THE MASQUE OF THE RED DEATH. Why did Corman adapt the famous Edgar Allan Poe story? Did he stay true to the story? What was the significance of Hop-Toad? How does the film hold up and stay relative? And who did Jimmy pick for his updated modern re-casting? Tune in to find out! As always, a great discussion with an awesome panel! Join us each week to listen in live. Send in topic ideas for future episodes. Be it in comics, TV or film. Also, get a hold of us!

In our 11th episode of COMIC BEAT INSIDER (CBI), Heidi MacDonald (The Beat Chief) and Jimmy are joined by friends Joe Grunenwald (The Beat Managing Editor) and Emily Edwards. This week, we remember the late Denny O'Neil and Heidi shares stories of when they worked together. Lots of news this week and we discussed Batwoman, new Looney Tunes, SDCC online, the Eisner Awards, the Punisher logo, JK Rowling and more. We end with some recommendations of things to read and watch. Always a super fun discussion. Join us each week to listen in live! Send in topic ideas for future episodes. Be it in comics, TV or film. Leave your iTunes comments! 5 stars and nothing but love! Also, get a hold of us!

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In our 8th episode of COMIC BEAT INSIDER (CBI), Heidi MacDonald (The Beat Chief) and Jimmy are joined by friends Jon Hoche and Marta Balusek. This week, we discuss the cult film STARSHIP TROOPERS. Jimmy had never seen it until this week while everyone else is a big fan. Did he like it? Why does everyone seem to love this film so much? And just what was with that shower scene? So much was discussed along with the sequels, actors, original book and more. As always, a great and fun discussion. Join us each week to listen in live! Send in topic ideas for future episodes. Be it in comics, TV or film. Leave your iTunes comments! 5 stars and nothing but love! Also, get a hold of us!

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In Houston, we're already in Phase 2, trying to get back to normal after almost 2 months of a stay at home order - which allowed me to reflect, watch a lot of content and filter out what I like. Welcome to my 1st solo, woman and a mic episode.

In our 7th episode of COMIC BEAT INSIDER (CBI), Heidi MacDonald (The Beat Chief) and Jimmy are joined by friends Joe Gonzalez (CNI Producer) and Anna Petterson. This week, we discuss must-read comics. Those comics you always see on the "Best of" lists every year. Books like Maus, Persepolis, Fun Home, American Born Chinese, A Contract With God, Blankets and more. We talk why they are important, entertaining and often educational. We also pick a few superhero musts just so you don't think we're all hoity toity! As always, a great and fun discussion. Join us each week to listen in live! Send in topic ideas for future episodes. Be it in comics, TV or film. Leave your iTunes comments! 5 stars and nothing but love! Also, get a hold of us!

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In our 4th episode of COMIC BEAT INSIDER (CBI), Heidi MacDonald (The Beat Chief) & Jimmy are joined by Joe Grunenwald (The Beat Acting Manager) & Alex Lu (The Beat New Media Editor). This week, we discuss the recent news of DC distributing their own comics, Diamond's plans, digital vs print, how to help comic stores/creators and more! There's even a tangent about what we're cooking and how we're all hanging in there. TOPICAL! Send in topic ideas for future episodes. Be it in comics, TV or film. Leave your iTunes comments! 5 stars and nothing but love! Also, get a hold of us!

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In our 2nd episode of COMIC BEAT INSIDER (CBI), Heidi MacDonald (The Beat Chief) & Jimmy are joined by Joe Grunenwald (The Beat Acting Manager) & Alex Lu (The Beat New Media Editor). They chat about the current state of the comic industry during this pandemic, what may happen, ideas to help, will it survive and more! It's an in-depth and fun discussion. CBI will potentially be weekly while things are shut down and each episode will vary. From serious comics journalism as led by Heidi to more fun pop culture chats when led by Jimmy. Send in topic ideas for future episodes. Be it in comics, TV or film. Leave your iTunes comments! 5 stars and nothing but love! Also, get a hold of us!

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In our inaugural mashup episode of COMIC BEAT INSIDER, Jimmy is joined via Zoom by Heidi MacDonald (The Beat) and Jon Hoche to talk about the original Evil Dead trilogy. Heidi and Jon are Evil Dead and Bruce Campbell fans/aficionados and Jimmy only saw the 3 films last week for the first time ever. They chat about all 3 movies (The Evil Dead, Evil Dead II and Army of Darkness) and the differences and similarities in them. Jimmy has questions for Heidi and Jon and they step up to answer. Why did the genres change between each movie? Is ED 2 a remake, sequel or both? Is there a better answer than "He's just being Ash!"? Listen in to find out! Such a fun discussion and we definitely plan on doing more of these. Send in topic ideas for future episodes. Be it in comics, TV or film. Leave your iTunes comments! 5 stars and nothing but love! Also, get a hold of us!

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p.s. The picture of the 3 of us is from January. Practice your social distancing! 

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