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
Saturday Oct 28, 2023
Saturday Oct 28, 2023
Episode 207. James B and Eddie discuss Spider-Man’s encounter with The Beyonder, The Kingpin, Doctor Octopus and a villain named Nightmare in this second podcast for the 1985 Web of Spider-Man spin-off that replaced Marvel Team-Up.
Segments in this episode include:
The Villains, Spider-Man, The Daily Bugle, Mary Jane, Aunt May, Live from the Daily Bugle and The Most Shocking Moment.
Theme Music by Jeff Kenniston. This Episode Edited by James B using Audacity and Cleanfeed. Summaries written by Eddie. Guest accommodations provided by the Daily Bugle. 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 Oct 23, 2023
Monday Oct 23, 2023
Episode 206. James B and Eddie discuss three books including one with an important new character, one of James B’s favorite issues of The Amazing Spider-Man and one book that Eddie doesn’t care for. Prepare for controversy in this episode of Let’s Read Spider-Man.
(01:03) From June of 1985 Stan Lee Presents The Amazing Spider-Man 265 “Trade Secret” by DeFalco, Ferenz and Rubenstein
https://readallcomics.com/amazing-spider-man-v1-265/
(05:05) From July of 1985 Stan Lee Presents The Amazing Spider-Man 266 “Jump for My Love” or “Spring is in the Air” by Peter David, Sal Buscema and Joe Rubenstein
(09:25) Segment - The Complicated Ladies of Peter Parker’s Life
(11:40) James B reads selected pages from ASM 266 (It's Not Shakespeare)
(15:13) From Aug of 1985 Stan Lee Presents The Amazing Spider-Man 267 “The Commuter Cometh!” written by Peter David, Art by Bob Mcleod
(20:29) - Sponsor Josie’s and Maxie’s Bar
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
Monday Oct 16, 2023
Monday Oct 16, 2023
Episode 205. James B and Eddie debate how Gwen Stacy died. Eddie learns something about the Spider-Sense. A returning villain turns himself in.
(00:27) PPPPN Sponsor - Jake Jones Wedding Photog Podcast
(02:10) From April of 1985 Stan Lee presents PPtSSM 101 “Echos” by Cary Burkett, Juan Alacantara and Jack Abel
(05:52) From May of 1985 Stan Lee presents PPtSSM 102 “A life for a life!” by Cary Burkett, Larry Lieber, and Jim Mooney
(07:00) Segment - And now it’s time for “what did Harry and Liz name their baby!”
(11:27) From June of 1985 Stan Lee presents PPtSSM 103 “Compulsion” by Peter David, Rich Buckler and Armando Gil
(15:08) From July of 1985 Stan Lee presents PPtSSM 104 “The Last Race” by Mantlo, Giarrano and Redding
(19:06) PPPPN Sponsor - Rocket Racer and the Excuse Makers Podcast
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
Monday Oct 09, 2023
Monday Oct 09, 2023
Episode 204. James B and Eddie look for villains in The Amazing Spider-Man 262, 263 and 264. Discussions include the best way to eat Spinach, how the writers should handle the birth of Liz’s baby and Eddie’s success or failure with his attempt to use his excited voice.
(02:12) From March of 1985 Stan Lee Presents The Amazing Spider-Man 262 “Trade Secret” by Bob Layton and Carlos Garzon
https://readallcomics.com/amazing-spider-man-v1-262/
(04:06) From April of 1985 Stan Lee Presents The Amazing Spider-Man 263 “The Spectacular Spider-Kid” by DeFalco, Frenz, Breeding and Beatty.
(07:55) From May of 1985 Stan Lee Presents The Amazing Spider-Man 264 “Red 9 and Red Tape” by Written by Craig Anderson, Art by Paty.
(11:39) Sponsor - New York Doctors
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 our live meetup and Discord Channel here https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_mW6htjJUHOzlViEvPQqR-k68tClMGAi85Bi_xrlV7w/edit
Check out all the episodes on letsreadspiderman.podbean.com or wherever you get your podcasts.
Saturday Oct 07, 2023
Saturday Oct 07, 2023
Episode 203. James B and Eddie have a new book title and a new show format as they cover 1985 Web of Spider-Man issues 1-3.
Segments in this episode include:
Writing and Drawing for Web of Spider-Man 1 - 3, The Villains, Spider-Man, The Daily Bugle, Mary Jane, Aunt May, What Did Spider-Man Do, Live from the Daily Bugle and The Most Shocking Moment.
Theme Music by Jeff Kenniston. This Episode Edited by James B using Audacity and Cleanfeed. Summaries written by Eddie. Guest accommodations provided by the Daily Bugle. 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 Sep 25, 2023
Monday Sep 25, 2023
Episode 202. James B and Eddie find out Flash’s secret. Eddie enjoys a new villain. It’s some of James B’s favorite issues from his childhood on today’s episode!
(00:27) - PPPPN Droning On
(02:53) From January of 1985 Stan Lee presents PPtSSM 98 “True Confessions!” by Milgrom, Trimpe and Mooney
(07:25) From February of 1985 Stan Lee presents PPtSSM 99 “Spider On The Spot!” by Al Milgrom, Herb Trimpe, and Jim Mooney
(11:02) From March of 1985 Stan Lee presents PPtSSM 100 “Breakin’!” by Al Milgrom, G.Isherwood and K.Colletta
(20:43) PPPPN - The Spot to talk to the Spot about Spots
Theme Music by Jeff Kenniston. This Episode Edited by Eddie using Audacity touch ups by James B. Summaries written by Eddie. Most Sound effects and music generously provided royalty free by www.fesliyanstudios.com and https://www.zapsplat.com/
Check out our live meetup and Discord Channel here https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_mW6htjJUHOzlViEvPQqR-k68tClMGAi85Bi_xrlV7w/edit
Check out all the episodes on letsreadspiderman.podbean.com or wherever you get your podcasts.
Saturday Sep 23, 2023
Saturday Sep 23, 2023
Episode 201. James B and Eddie discuss important topics such as if the Rose is an important character, the identity of the Hobgoblin and if Peter Parker should be dressing up as a mover for Halloween.
(01:09) From December of 1984, Stan Lee Presents The Amazing Spider-Man 18 “The Scorpion Takes a Bride!” by Plot Tom DeFalco, Art by Ron Frenz, Bob Layton and Jackson Guice and written by Stan Lee
(06:17) From January of 1985 Stan Lee presents ASM 260 “the Challenge of Hobgoblin!” by Tom Defalco, Ron Frenz, Joe Rubinstein and Brett Breeding
(11:40) From February of 1985 Stan Lee presents ASM 261 “The Sins of My Father!” by Defalco, Frenz, and Rubenstein
(17:36) Sponsor - Halloween Costume
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 Sep 18, 2023
Monday Sep 18, 2023
Episode 200. James B and Eddie celebrate 200 episodes and the conclusion of covering MTU with their top 10 favorite Marvel Team Up issues. Can you guess what they are going to pick before you listen? No hints in the podcast summary.
Theme Music by Jeff Kenniston. This Episode Edited by James B using Audacity and Cleanfeed. Summaries written by James B ab-lib summaries 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.
Monday Sep 11, 2023
Monday Sep 11, 2023
Episode 199. James B and Eddie discuss if The Answer is a good villain and if Felicia Hardy can be called “The Cat”. A listener writes about their favorite podcast. Is it this podcast? Listen to find out!
(00:22) Sponsor PPPPN - Some Like It Hat
(01:29) From October of 1984 Stan Lee presents PPtSSM 95 “The Dagger at the End of the Tunnel!” Story and layouts by Al Milgrom and inked by Jim Mooney
(03:58) From November of 1984 Stan Lee presents PPtSSM 96 “The Final Answer!” Written and Drawn by Al Milgrom embellished by Jim Mooney.
(09:30) From December of 1984 Stan Lee presents PPtSSM 97 “Hermit-Age!” by Milgrom, Trimpe and Mooney
(18:00) Sponsor - PPPPN Lotto Cola
Theme Music by Jeff Kenniston. This Episode Edited by James B using Audacity and Cleanfeed. Summaries written by Eddie with a little help from 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 more ways to reach us such as the date for our next VIDEO MEETUP, our Social Media and LINK to join our DISCORD server click the link below
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_mW6htjJUHOzlViEvPQqR-k68tClMGAi85Bi_xrlV7w/edit
Saturday Sep 09, 2023
Saturday Sep 09, 2023
Episode 198. James B and Eddie read the final five Marvel Team Up books featuring a ten year old boy calling superhero teams on the phone, a man who disintegrates himself and a little dog with a hat.. Eddie and James B disagree on who is better, Taskmaster or Black Abbot. Fine out if Thor’s hammer or Captain America’s shield will play a bigger in the stories and will Tinkbump Toys give Eddie and the listeners a long awaited collectable figure? Tune in to find out.
(01:48) From Oct of 1984 Stan Lee presents Marvel Team-Up 146 featuring Spider-man and Nomad in “Hero Worship” written by Cary Burkett Art by Greg Larocque and Mike Esposito
(3:58) Segment - Does Eddie Remember This Character from the MCU?
(6:30) From Nov of 1984 Stan Lee presents Marvel Team-Up 147 featuring Spider-man and The Human Torch in “A Debt Repaid” written by Cary Burkett Art by Greg Larocque and Mike Esposito
https://readallcomics.com/marvel-team-up-v1-147/
(9:24) From Dec of 1984 Stan Lee presents Marvel Team-Up 148 featuring Spider-man and Thor in “A Child Shall Lead Them!” written by Cary Burkett Art by Greg Larocque and Mike Esposito
(14:24) From Jan of 1985 Stan Lee presents Marvel Team-Up 149 featuring Spider-Man and Cannonball in The Incandescent Man by Louise Simonson, Bret Blevins and Mike Esposito.
(18:06) From Feb of 1985 Stan Lee presents A double sized 150th Anniversary Last Volume 1 Marvel Team-Up featuring Spider-Man and The X-Men in Tis Better to Give by Louise Simonson, Greg LaRocque and Mike Esposito.
(21:36) Sponsor Tinkbump Toys 22nd Action Figure Set
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 annual live meetup and also find the link to our discord server in this document. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_mW6htjJUHOzlViEvPQqR-k68tClMGAi85Bi_xrlV7w/edit