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
Tuesday Feb 20, 2024
Tuesday Feb 20, 2024
Episode 233. James B and Eddie discuss four Marvel Team Up books including a story about The Statue of Liberty that Peter tells MJ featuring multiple detailed scenes when he was not present! Eddie ranks Wolverine above the punisher and Peter does just about the dumbest thing ever, according to... himself.
(02:14) From June of 1987 Stan Lee presents Web of Spider-Man Annual 3 “1st story” written and drawn by everyone they used all the reprinted material from.
(04:16) From July of 1987 Stan Lee presents Web of Spider-Man 28 “Torch Bearing” Writer
Bob Layton Penciler Steve Geiger and Inker Vince Colletta
(05:42) From August of 1987 Stan Lee presents Web of Spider-Man 29 “Mask” Writer
Owsley Penciler Geiger and Inker Nichols
(07:21) From September of 1987 Stan Lee presents Web of Spider-Man 30 “The Wages of Sin” Writer Bob Layton Penciler Steve Geiger and Inked by Many Hands
(08:51) Live with Eddie - Abe Combrando witness to beach scene
Theme Music by Jeff Kenniston. This Episode Edited by James B using Audacity and Cleanfeed. Summaries written by James B. Eddie’s wardrobe by the Men Fish. Most Sound effects and music generously provided royalty free by www.fesliyanstudios.com and https://www.zapsplat.com/
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Sunday Feb 18, 2024
Sunday Feb 18, 2024
Episode 232. James B and Eddie discuss the missing parts of The Hobgoblin Saga that are covered in a special Spider-Man Versus Wolverine Comic. Plus the Spider Slayer is back and headed to Pennslyvania. Finally we ask how important is the vintage comic Terry and the Pirates, did Spider-Man kill Wolverine’s girlfriend and how smelly is Peter Parker?!
Theme Music by Jeff Kenniston. This Episode Edited by James B using Audacity and Cleanfeed. Summaries written by Eddie and Mayor Ed Koch. Most Sound effects and music generously provided royalty free by www.fesliyanstudios.com and https://www.zapsplat.com/
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Monday Feb 12, 2024
Monday Feb 12, 2024
Episode 231. James B and Eddie celebrate Valentine’s Day with three Peter Parker The Spectacular Spider-Man books involving parents and their children.
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(01:05) From April of 1987 Stan Lee presents Peter Parker The Spectacular Spider-Man 125, “Wrecking Havoc!” written by Danny Fingeroth, Penciled by Jim Mooney, Vince Colletta, and Art Nichols, Ink by Rick Parker
(05:59) From May of 1987 Stan Lee presents PPtSSM 126 “Sudden Impact” by Danny Fingeroth, Alan Kupperberg, and Ink by Art Nichols and co.
(11:13) From June of 1987 Stan Lee presents PPtSSM 127 “Among Us Lurks… A Lizard!” by Len Kaminski, Pencils by Alan Kupperberg, Ink by Kupperberg and co.
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Theme Music by Jeff Kenniston. This Episode Edited by James B using Audacity and Cleanfeed. Summaries written Eddie and Martha Connors. Most Sound effects and music generously provided royalty free by www.fesliyanstudios.com and https://www.zapsplat.com/
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Sunday Feb 04, 2024
Sunday Feb 04, 2024
Episode 230. James B and Eddie are joined by Let’s Read Spider-Man science expert Dana to break down Web of Spider-Man issues featuring cosmic aliens and a major car manufacturer. No plotlines are resolved, but this podcast is full of facts, important ones and not so important ones, which means there is something for everyone!
(03:56) From April of 1987 Stan Lee presents Web of Spider-Man 25 “Beware the Stalker from the Stars!” Written and Penciled by Larry Leiber Ink by Vince Colletta
(06:56) Segment - It’s Not Huckleberry Finn, It’s Spider-Man
(10:09) From May of 1987 Stan Lee presents Web of Spider-Man 26 “Nothing to Fear…” Plot by Stefan Petrucha, Script by Len Kaminsky, Pencils by Tom Morgan, Inks by Mike Esposito
(15:29) From June of 1987 Stan Lee presents Web of Spider-Man 27 “Scared to Succeed!” Story by Dwight Jon Zimmerman, Art by Dave Simons.
(18:46) Live With Eddie - Mr. Andy Mapenzie, patron of Josie’s Bar
Theme Music by Jeff Kenniston. This Episode Edited by James B using Audacity and Cleanfeed. Summaries written by Eddie and Lee Camino. Most Sound effects and music generously provided royalty free by www.fesliyanstudios.com and https://www.zapsplat.com/
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Saturday Feb 03, 2024
Saturday Feb 03, 2024
Episode 229. James B and Eddie read three excellent books and The Hobgoblin’s identity is finally revealed.
(01:26) From April of 1987 Stan Lee presents The Amazing Spider-Man 287 “...And There Shall come a Reckoning” Written by Jim Owsley, Pencils by Erik Larsen, Inks by Art Nichols
(05:53) From May of 1987 Stan Lee presents The Amazing Spider-Man 288 “Gang War Rages On!” Written by Jim Owsley, Pencils by Alan Kupperberg, Inks by Jim Fern
(10:03) From June of 1987 Stan Lee presents The Amazing Spider-Man 289 “The Hobgoblin Revealed!” Written by Peter David, Pencils by Alan Kupperberg and Tom Morgan, Inks by Jim Fern
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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 Irving Forbush. Most Sound effects and music generously provided royalty free by www.fesliyanstudios.com and https://www.zapsplat.com/
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Sunday Jan 28, 2024
Sunday Jan 28, 2024
Episode 228. James B and Eddie invite friend of the podcast Ian Cooper back to run a Kraven the Hunter quotations game.
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(01:59) From January of 1987 Stan Lee presents Peter Parker The Spectacular Spider-Man 122 “Father’s Night Out” Written by Peter David, Penciled by Rich Buckler and Malcolm Davis.
(04:46) From February of 1987 Stan Lee presents Peter Parker The Spectacular Spider-Man 123 “With Friends Like These” Written by Peter David, Penciled by Duane Turner and Inked by Art Nichols.
(04:48) Segment - The complicated ladies of Peter Parker’s life
(08:04) From March of 1987 Stan Lee presents Peter Parker The Spectacular Spider-Man 124 “When Strikes the octopus!!” Written by Roger McKenzie, Penciled by Greg Larocque, Art by Art Nichols.
(11:36) Game - Kraven Quotes with Ian Cooper
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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 Irving Forbush. Most Sound effects and music generously provided royalty free by www.fesliyanstudios.com and https://www.zapsplat.com/
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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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