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!
Listen on:
Episodes
Saturday Dec 09, 2023
Saturday Dec 09, 2023
Episode 217. James B and Eddie read about Spider-Man spending time saving a criminal instead of apprehending him. The gold notebook plotline is resolved and is Joy Mercado going to replace MJ as Peter’s love interest? Listen to find out!
(01:32) From May, June, July of 1986 Stan Lee presents Web of Spider-Man 14-16 “All that Glitters”, “Fox Hunt”, and “Underworld” written by Daivid Michelinie, Pencils by Mike Harris and Marc Silvestri, Ink by Kyle Baker
(12:37) Live with Eddie
Theme Music by Jeff Kenniston. This Episode Edited by James B using Audacity and Cleanfeed. Summaries written by James B. Most Sound effects and music generously provided royalty free by www.fesliyanstudios.com and https://www.zapsplat.com/
Check out all the episodes on letsreadspiderman.podbean.com or wherever you get your podcasts.
Check out our live meetup and Discord Channel here https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_mW6htjJUHOzlViEvPQqR-k68tClMGAi85Bi_xrlV7w/edit
Monday Dec 04, 2023
Monday Dec 04, 2023
Episode 216. James B and Eddie discuss who is sanding furniture on the rooftop of Peter's building, how bad James B is at Chess and how bad the covers spoil what happens in the books. All that and more in three books from 1986 from the flagship title.
(01:17) From April of 1986 Stan Lee presents The Amazing Spider-Man 275 “The Choice and the Challenge!” Written by Tom Defalco, penciled by Ron Frenz and finished by Josef Rubinstein
(04:19) From May of 1986 Stan Lee presents ASM 276 “Unmasked” by Defalco, Frenz, and Brett Breeding.
(08:42) From June of 1986 Stan Lee presents ASM 277 “The Rules of the Games!” by Defalco, Frenz, and Rick Parker
(12:50) Public Service Announcement “Spider-Man says don’t quit”
Theme Music by Jeff Kenniston. This Episode Edited by James B using Audacity and Cleanfeed. Summaries written by James B. Most Sound effects and music generously provided royalty free by www.fesliyanstudios.com and https://www.zapsplat.com/
Check out all the episodes on letsreadspiderman.podbean.com or wherever you get your podcasts.
Check out our live meetup and Discord Channel here https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_mW6htjJUHOzlViEvPQqR-k68tClMGAi85Bi_xrlV7w/edit
Monday Nov 27, 2023
Monday Nov 27, 2023
Episode 215. James B and Eddie discuss three books, including one of the best issues of Peter Parker the Spectacular Spider-Man of all time. Santa Claus comes to Midtown. A new girl kisses Peter.
(01:58) From January of 1986 Stan Lee presents Peter Parker the Spectacular Spider-man 110 “All my Sins remembered” By Peter David, Rich Buckler and Inked by M. Hands.
(08:26) From February of 1986 Stan Lee presents PPtSSM 111 “...And Then the Gods Cried.” By Peter David, Penciled by Rich Buckler, Inked by M. Hands.
(11:59) From March of 1986 Stan Lee presents PPtSSM 112 “You never make a sound” By Peter David, Mark Beachum, and Pat Redding.
Theme Music by Jeff Kenniston. This Episode Edited by James B using Audacity and Cleanfeed. Summaries written by James B. Most Sound effects and music generously provided royalty free by www.fesliyanstudios.com and https://www.zapsplat.com/
Check out all the episodes on letsreadspiderman.podbean.com or wherever you get your podcasts.
Check out our live meetup and Discord Channel here https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_mW6htjJUHOzlViEvPQqR-k68tClMGAi85Bi_xrlV7w/edit
Saturday Nov 25, 2023
Saturday Nov 25, 2023
Episode 214. James B and Eddie debate whether Spider-Man is a menace, JJJ is a bully, and whether Peter’s apartment caught on fire or just suffered smoke damage.
(01:26) From Feb, March, and April of 1986 Stan Lee presents Web of Spider-Man 11,12 and 13 “Have you seen that Vigilante Man”, “Law and Order”, and “Point of View”, Written by Danny Fingeroth, Bill Mantlo, and Peter David Art by Bob Mcleod and Sal Buscema Ink by Kyle Baker
(03:46) Segment - Reading from the book
(15:00) Listeners The Daily Bugle Presents: Live with Eddie. Each week the Daily Bugle lets Eddie interview someone at the scene of these stories.
Theme Music by Jeff Kenniston. This Episode Edited by James B using Audacity and Cleanfeed. Summaries written by James B and Eddie and Irving Forbush. Most Sound effects and music generously provided royalty free by www.fesliyanstudios.com and https://www.zapsplat.com/
Check out all the episodes on letsreadspiderman.podbean.com or wherever you get your podcasts.
Check out our live meetup and Discord Channel here https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_mW6htjJUHOzlViEvPQqR-k68tClMGAi85Bi_xrlV7w/edit
Monday Nov 20, 2023
Monday Nov 20, 2023
Episode 213. James B and Eddie dive deep into the Tom DeFalco era. Eddie discusses the historical crime rates of New York. Spider-Man is offered cash to fight the Beyonder.
(02:24) From January of 1986 Stan Lee presents ASM 272 “Make Way for Slyde!” written by Tom DeFalco, Penciled by Sal Buscema, Finished by Kyle Baker
(08:23) From February of 1986 Stan Lee presents The Amazing Spider-Man 273 “To Challenge the Beyonder!” by Defalco, Frenz, and Rubenstein
(12:30) From March of 1986 Stan Lee presents ASM 274 “Lo, There Shall Come a Champion!” by Defalco, Frenz, and Rubinstein.
(14:44) Sponsor - Cosmic Oneness
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/
Check out all the episodes on letsreadspiderman.podbean.com or wherever you get your podcasts.
Check out our live meetup and Discord Channel here https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_mW6htjJUHOzlViEvPQqR-k68tClMGAi85Bi_xrlV7w/edit
Monday Nov 13, 2023
Monday Nov 13, 2023
Episode 212. James B and Eddie complain about Daredevil not wanting to get involved during the continuing four partt saga The Death of Jean DeWolff. Spider-Man learns how Captain DeWolff felt about him and feels emotions. Eddie too has “real emotional thoughts” as we read about a bunch of funerals and more murders including the death of a priest in this pair of Peter Parker The Spectacular Spider-Man books!
(00:27) Keep me out of this cell or I’ll be a sell out
(1:44) PPPPN Sponsor - From November of 1985 Stan Lee presents Peter Parker The Spectacular Spider-Man 108 ‘The Death of Jean Dewolff part two:“Sin of Pride”’ by Peter David, Penciled by Rich Buckler, Inkers Brett Breeding, Josef Rubinstein, Kyle Baker, and Pat Redding
(06:41) From December of 1985 Stan Lee presents Peter Parker The Spectacular Spider-Man 109 “He Who is Without Sin” By Peter David, Rich Buckler, and Brett Breeding
(08:11) Read Along
(17:21) PPPPN Sponsor - Who Can You Trust?
Theme Music by Jeff Kenniston. This Episode Edited by James B using Audacity and Cleanfeed. Summaries written by James B and Eddie. Most Sound effects and music generously provided royalty free by www.fesliyanstudios.com and https://www.zapsplat.com/
Check out all the episodes on letsreadspiderman.podbean.com or wherever you get your podcasts.
Check out feedspot for rankings of all Spider-Man podcasts: https://podcasts.feedspot.com/spiderman_podcasts/
Check out our live meetup and Discord Channel here https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_mW6htjJUHOzlViEvPQqR-k68tClMGAi85Bi_xrlV7w/edit
Sunday Nov 12, 2023
Sunday Nov 12, 2023
Episode 211. James B and Eddie read a trio of Web of Spider-Man issues dealing with serious social issues, the past, and some heavy topics. Also the Shocker.
(01:25) From November of 1985 Stan Lee presents Web of Spider-Man 8, 9, 10 “Local SuperHero!”, “The Twilight Heroes”, and “There, But for Fortune!” Written by David Michelinie and Danny Fingeroth, Pencils by Geof Sherwood Jim Mooney, Ink by Vince Colletta
https://readallcomics.com/web-of-spider-man-v1-008/
Theme Music by Jeff Kenniston. This Episode Edited by James B using Audacity and Cleanfeed. Summaries written by James B. Most Sound effects and music generously provided royalty free by www.fesliyanstudios.com and https://www.zapsplat.com/
Check out all the episodes on letsreadspiderman.podbean.com or wherever you get your podcasts.
For other great Spider-Man podcasts check out:
https://podcasts.feedspot.com/spiderman_podcasts/
Theme Music by Jeff Kenniston. This Episode Edited by James B using Audacity and Cleanfeed. Summaries written by James B and Eddie. Most Sound effects and music generously provided royalty free by www.fesliyanstudios.com and https://www.zapsplat.com/
Check out all the episodes on letsreadspiderman.podbean.com or wherever you get your podcasts.
Check out our live meetup and Discord Channel here https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_mW6htjJUHOzlViEvPQqR-k68tClMGAi85Bi_xrlV7w/edit
Saturday Nov 11, 2023
Saturday Nov 11, 2023
Episode 210. James B and Eddie read what they believe is the first Spider-Man issue produced by an all female lineup.
(03:14) From November of 1985 Stan Lee presents The Amazing Spider-Man 270 “The Hero and the Holocaust!” by Tom Defalco, Ron Frenz and Bob Mcleod
(05:41) From December of 1985 Stan Lee presents The Amazing Spider-man 271 “What happened to Crusher Hogan?” by DeFalco, Renz and Rubinstein
(11:05) From 1985 Stan Lee presents ASM Annual 19 “Fun ‘N’ Games” Written by Louise Simonson, Breakdowns by Mary Wilshire, Finishes by Pat Redding
Theme Music by Jeff Kenniston. This Episode Edited by James B using Audacity and Cleanfeed. Summaries written by James B. Most Sound effects and music generously provided royalty free by www.fesliyanstudios.com and https://www.zapsplat.com/
Check out feedspot for rankings of all podcasts: https://podcasts.feedspot.com/spiderman_podcasts/
Check out all the episodes on letsreadspiderman.podbean.com or wherever you get your podcasts.
Join our Discord Channel by using this link on discord: https://discord.gg/GvbvtDRj
Check out our live meetup here https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_mW6htjJUHOzlViEvPQqR-k68tClMGAi85Bi_xrlV7w/edit
Monday Nov 06, 2023
Monday Nov 06, 2023
Episode 209. James B and Eddie discuss a Michael Jackson look alike, Janet Van Dyne in lingerie and part one of the death of Jean DeWolff
(00:27) PPPPN Sponsor - Just Thinking About It Fills My Pallet With Savage Desire
(01:52) From Oct 1985 Stan Lee Presents Peter Parker the Spectacular Spider-Man Annual 5 “Ace” by David, Beachum and Rubenstein
(06:15) From July of 1985 Stan Lee presents Peter Parker The Spectacular Spider-Man 105 “United We Fall” by David, McDonell and Breeding
(09:56) From August of 1985 Stan Lee presents Peter Parker The Spectacular Spider-Man 106 “No Fury” once again by David, McDonell and Breeding
(12:07) Segment - “James B’s favorite Page”
(15:07) From September of 1985 Stan Lee presents Peter Parker The Spectacular Spider-Man 107 “Original Sin” by David, Buckler and Breeding
(20:00) PPPPN Sponsor - It Kills Me To Do This
Theme Music by Jeff Kenniston. This Episode Edited by James B using Audacity and Cleanfeed. Summaries written by James B. Most Sound effects and music generously provided royalty free by www.fesliyanstudios.com and https://www.zapsplat.com/
Check out all the episodes on letsreadspiderman.podbean.com or wherever you get your podcasts.
Join our Discord Channel by using this link on discord: https://discord.gg/GvbvtDRj
Check out our live meetup here https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_mW6htjJUHOzlViEvPQqR-k68tClMGAi85Bi_xrlV7w/edit
Monday Oct 30, 2023
Monday Oct 30, 2023
Episode 208. James B and Eddie are joined by Sara Pezel to discuss breakfast foods for guests, breakfast foods served by Pizza places and insults from old people.
(02:15) From Sept of 1985 Stan Lee Presents The Amazing Spider-Man 268 “This Gold is Mine” by DeFalco, Ferenz and Rubenstein
(06:56) From Oct of 1985 Stan Lee Presents The Amazing Spider-Man 269 “Burn Spider Burn” by DeFalco, Ferenz and Rubenstein
https://readallcomics.com/amazing-spider-man-v1-269/
(14:34) Sponsor - Tony’s Pizza
Theme Music by Jeff Kenniston. This Episode Edited by James B using Audacity and Cleanfeed. Summaries written by James B. Most Sound effects and music generously provided royalty free by www.fesliyanstudios.com and https://www.zapsplat.com/
Check out all the episodes on letsreadspiderman.podbean.com or wherever you get your podcasts.
Check out our live meetup and Discord information here https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_mW6htjJUHOzlViEvPQqR-k68tClMGAi85Bi_xrlV7w/edit