Let‘s Read Spider-Man Podcast
Eddie and James B discuss the characters and the tales of The Amazing Spider-Man Marvel comic books blending accurate descriptions, serious discussions and laid back humor for a quick ride averaging 2 issues every 30 minutes. This podcast is for MCU fans looking for background stories as well as serious collectors who would like to join in for a full read through. These first time readers also share what they like and don‘t like about the artwork, the writing, the characters and the stories of Peter Parker as he struggles to balance his newfound responsibilities with his life. Follow them on Twitter @letsreadspidey for comic panels and discussions and remember listeners, like any good MCU podcast, some of the best content happens after the closing music!
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Episodes
Monday Jan 22, 2024
Monday Jan 22, 2024
Episode 227. James B and Eddie discuss three Web of Spider-Man books and then cover a bonus book from 1976 and play a four minute game, all in under 20 minutes. Galloping Guacamole!
(02:45) From January of 1987 Stan Lee presents Web of Spider-Man 22 “Profit of Doom” written by Len Kaminski, Penciled by Marc Silvestri, Ink by Art Nichols.
(03:49) From February of 1987 Stan Lee presents Web of Spider-Man 23 “Slip Slydin’ Away!” written by David Michelinie and Len Kaminsky, Penciled by Jim Fern, Ink by Vince Colletta.
(05:30) From March of 1987 Stan Lee presents Web of Spider-Man 24 “High Stakes” written by David Michelinie and Len Kaminsky, Penciled by Del Barras, Ink by Vince Colletta.
(07:50) The Daily Bugle Presents Live With Eddie - Vic Palermo
(11:32) From 1976 Marvel Comics and Planned Parenthood present “Pull of The Prodigy” by Ann Robinson, Ross Andru and Mike Esposito
(13:40) Game By Eddie - Define the Dated Dialogue
Theme Music by Jeff Kenniston. This Episode Edited by James B using Audacity and Cleanfeed. Summaries written by James B and Eddie and The Prodigy’s magic voice.. Most Sound effects and music generously provided royalty free by www.fesliyanstudios.com and https://www.zapsplat.com/
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Saturday Jan 20, 2024
Saturday Jan 20, 2024
Episode 226. James B and Eddie discuss whether Peter will quit being Spider-Man, whether Hammerhead is really dead this time and what he would choose when he goes out to eat. Plus, a villain kills a cop and MJ has no boundaries.
(01:33) From January of 1987 Stan Lee presents The Amazing Spider-Man 284 “And Who Will Stand Against Them?” by DeFalco, Owsley, Ferez, Breeding and Rubenstein
(07:28) From February of 1987 Stan Lee presents The Amazing Spider-Man 285 “The Arranger Must Die” by DeFalco, Owsley, Kupperberg and Fern
(10:31) From March of 1987 Stan Lee presents The Amazing Spider-Man 286 “Thy Father’s Son!” written by Jim Owsley, pencils by Alan Kupperberg, inks by Jim Fern and Art Nichols
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Theme Music by Jeff Kenniston. This Episode Edited by James B using Audacity and Cleanfeed. Summaries written by James B and Eddie and Sargeant Tork. Most Sound effects and music generously provided royalty free by www.fesliyanstudios.com and https://www.zapsplat.com/
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Monday Jan 15, 2024
Monday Jan 15, 2024
Episode 225. James B and Eddie celebrate another milestone episode number by checking in with Spider-Man's foe the Kingpin as he wreaks havoc on Matt Murdock in this classic storyline by Frank Miller and David Mazzucchelli.
Theme Music by Jeff Kenniston. This Episode Edited by James B using Audacity and Cleanfeed. Summaries written by James B and Eddie and Betsy Beatty. Most Sound effects and music generously provided royalty free by www.fesliyanstudios.com and https://www.zapsplat.com/
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Monday Jan 08, 2024
Monday Jan 08, 2024
Episode 224. James B and Eddie discuss Jazz Musicians from the 1920’s, Peter’s female neighbors and if Gloria Grant is a time traveler.
Theme Music by Jeff Kenniston. This Episode Edited by James B using Audacity and Cleanfeed. Summaries written by James B and Eddie and Ace II. Most Sound effects and music generously provided royalty free by www.fesliyanstudios.com and https://www.zapsplat.com/
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(01:11) From October of 1986 Stan Lee Presents Peter Parker the Spectacular Spider-Man 119 “Catfight” By David, Buckler and McLeod.
(05:16) From October of 1986 Stan Lee Presents Peter Parker the Spectacular Spider-Man 6 “Ace II” by David, Beachum and Rubenstein
(07:20) From November of 1986 Stan Lee Presents Peter Parker the Spectacular Spider-Man 120 “A House Is Not A Home” By Mantlo, Griffen and Coletta
(09:15) From December of 1986 Stan Lee Presents Peter Parker the Spectacular Spider-Man 121 “Eye Witness” By David, Romita Jr, Buscema, McLeod and Kupperberg
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Saturday Jan 06, 2024
Saturday Jan 06, 2024
Episode 223. James B and Eddie debate whether The Amazing Spider-Man 169 & 170 are good books or just better than recent books The JJJ photos plotline is resolved. Should lasers be “deadly” is discussed. Eddie shares his knowledge on psychedelic mind control studies.
(01:46) From October, November and December of 1986 Stan Lee presents Web of Spider-Man 19, 20, and 21 “Humbug!”, “Little Wars!”, “the Enemy Unknown!” Written by David Michelinie Larry Lieber, Penciled by Marc Silvestri and inks Bob McLeod, Vince Colletta
(03:09) Villain’s Segment
(05:56) Peter’s Relationships
(06:16) Segment - It’s Not Huckleberry Finn, it’s Spider-Man
(09:24) Spider-Man Stuff
(12:50) Daily Bugle
(13:50) Segment - Live with Eddie Sponsored by the Daily Bugle
(18:09) Listener Mail
(20:29) Eddie’s Most Interesting Realization
Theme Music by Jeff Kenniston. Not Sam Kennison. This Episode Edited by James B using Audacity and Cleanfeed. Summaries written by Eddie and smuggled to James B by Fawn Hall. Most Sound effects and music generously provided royalty free by www.fesliyanstudios.com and https://www.zapsplat.com/
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Monday Jan 01, 2024
Monday Jan 01, 2024
Episode 222. James B and Eddie debate if Jack O’Lantern is a real villain or a joke. JJJ hires the X-Men to hunt Spider-man. Iron Man travels back in time to kill a kid! James B shares a candy story and Eddie makes his New Year’s Resolution
(02:25) From October of 1986 Stan Lee presents The Amazing Spider-Man 281 “When Warriors Clash–!” Written by Tom Defalco, layouts by Ron Frenz, pencils and ink by Brett Breeding
(07:22) From November of 1986 Stan Lee presents The Amazing Spider-Man 282 “The Fury of X-Factor!” by Tom Defalco, Rick Leonardi, and Bob Layton
(10:25) From 1986 Stan Lee Presents The Amazing Spider-Man Annual 20 “Man of the Year” by Schiller, McDonald, Beachum and Wiacek.
(13:20) From December of 1986 Stan Lee presents ASM 283 “With Foes Like These…” by Defalco, Frenz, and Layton.
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Theme Music by Jeff Kenniston. This Episode Edited by James B using Audacity and Cleanfeed. Summaries written by James B and Eddie and Arno Stark. Most Sound effects and music generously provided royalty free by www.fesliyanstudios.com and https://www.zapsplat.com/
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Monday Dec 25, 2023
Monday Dec 25, 2023
Episode 221. James B and Eddie cover three books and two actually have Spider-Man in them. Can you have a good Spider-Man book without Spider-Man? Listen to the debate and choose a side! Oh yeah, and it’s Christmas isn’t it?
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(03:11) From July of 1986 Stan Lee presents Peter Parker The Spectacular Spider-Man 116 “102 Uses for a Dead Cat” by Peter David, Pencils by Rich Buckler, Ink by bob McLeod
(06:14) Segment: It’s not Huckleberry Finn, it’s Spider-Man!
(09:07) From August of 1986 Stan Lee presents PPtSSM 117 “Dinner Hour” script by Peter David, Storytelling Rich Buckler, Pencils Dwayne Turner Inks Bob McLeod, Del Barras, Keith Williams, and Josef Rubinstein
(14:06) From Sept of 1986 Stan Lee presents PPtSSM 118 “Ashes to Ashes” Script by Peter David, Breakdowns by Mike Zeck
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Theme Music by Jeff Kenniston. This Episode Edited by James B using Audacity and Cleanfeed. Summaries written by James B and Eddie and Chuckie. Most Sound effects and music generously provided royalty free by www.fesliyanstudios.com and https://www.zapsplat.com/
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Saturday Dec 23, 2023
Saturday Dec 23, 2023
Episode 220. James B and Eddie read a quartet of Web of Spider-Man books including a New Mutants crossover, a pie stealing thief and a girl living behind a brick wall. Curious what we are talking about? So are we… I mean, read on!
Theme Music by Jeff Kenniston. This Episode Edited by James B using Audacity and Cleanfeed. Summaries written by James B and Eddie and Cannonball.. Most Sound effects and music generously provided royalty free by www.fesliyanstudios.com and https://www.zapsplat.com/
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Monday Dec 18, 2023
Monday Dec 18, 2023
Episode 219. James B and Eddie discuss Flash’s relationship with Betty. Eddie enjoys a book without Spider-Man in it. Eddie celebrates a new super villain group and James B remenices about The Toad and Ollie Osnick.
(01:18) From July of 1986 Stan Lee presents ASM 278 “If This Be Justice–” Written by Tom Defalco, Peter David and Jo Duffy, Pencils by Mike Harris, Ink by Vince Colletta
(04:30) From August of 1986 Stan Lee presents The Amazing Spider-Man 279 “Savage is the Sable!” by Tom Defalco, Rick Leonardi, and Vince Colletta
(08:17) From September of 1986 Stan Lee presents ASM 280 “The Sinister Syndicate!” by Tom DeFalco, Ron Frenz, and Brett Breeding
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Theme Music by Jeff Kenniston. This Episode Edited by James B using Audacity and Cleanfeed. Summaries written by Eddie. Most Sound effects and music generously provided royalty free by www.fesliyanstudios.com and https://www.zapsplat.com/
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Monday Dec 11, 2023
Monday Dec 11, 2023
Episode 218. James B and Eddie discuss three books with dark themes. Eddie is disturbed by the themes but later Dr. Strange appears and Eddie isn’t disturbed. The golden notebook makes another appearance. Aunt May’s borders get into more situations.
(01:24) From April of 1986 Stan Lee presents Peter Parker The Spectacular Spider-Man 113 “mayhem!” By Peter David Bob Mcleod
(06:55) From May of 1986 Stan Lee presents Peter Parker The Spectacular Spider-Man 114 “The Key” By written by Len Kaminski, pencils by Joe Brozowsky and ink by Keith Williams and Del Barras
(10:16) From June of 1986 Stan Lee presents PPtSSM 115 “Things Fall Apart” by Peter David, Mark Beachum and Bob Mcleod
Theme Music by Jeff Kenniston. This Episode Edited by James B using Audacity and Cleanfeed. Summaries written by Eddie and Irving Forbush. Most Sound effects and music generously provided royalty free by www.fesliyanstudios.com and https://www.zapsplat.com/
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