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 Sep 04, 2023
Monday Sep 04, 2023
Episode 197. James B and Eddie continue the story of the symbiote sneaking out at night, and Mary Jane Watson knowing Peter’s secret in The Amazing Spider-Man 258 and 259. Also covered is a bonus “What if… The alien costume had possessed Spider-man?”
(01:46) From November of 1984 Stan Lee presents ASM 258 “The Sinister Secret of Spider-man’s New Costume!” written by Tom Defalco, penciled by Ron Frenz, and inked by Josef Rubinstein
https://readallcomics.com/amazing-spider-man-v1-258/
(06:53) From December of 1984 Stan Lee presents The Amazing Spider-Man 259 “All My Pasts Remembered!” by Tom Defalco, Ron Frenz and Josef Rubinstein
(12:11) From October of 1989 Stan Lee presents What if… “The alien costume had possessed Spider-man?” written by Danny Fingeroth, penciled by Mark Bagley, and Inked by Keith Williams.
https://readallcomics.com/what-if-v2-004/
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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/
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
Monday Aug 28, 2023
Monday Aug 28, 2023
Episode 196. James B and Eddie debate whether Jean DeWolff should have a crush on Spider-Man and if books are better with less… Spider-Man. Listen for all the “answers” in this episode.
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(01:35) From May of 1984 Stan Lee presents PPtSSM 90 “Where, Oh Where Has My Spider-man Gone…?” Written and penciled by Al Milgrom finished by Jim Mooney.
(03:18) Segment - Complicated Ladies of Peter Parker’s Life
(08:41) From June of 1984 Stan Lee presents PPtSSm 91 “If it Wasn’t For Bad Luck…” by Al Milgrom, and Jim Mooney
(12:00) From July of 1984 PPtSSM 92 “And the Answer is…” by Al Milgrom and Jim Mooney
(14:15) From August of 1984 PPtSSM 93 “A Hot TIme in the Old Morgue Tonight!” by Milgrom and Mooney
https://readallcomics.com/peter-parker-the-spectacular-spider-man-093/
(16:01) From Sept of 1984 Stan Lee presents PPtSSM 94 “How Ya Gonna Keep ‘em Down at the Morgue After They ‘ve Seen N.Y.C.?” by Al Milgrom and Jim Mooney
(18:49) From 1984 Stan Lee presents PPtSSM Annual 4 “Memory Lane!” written by Bill Mantlo and Kerry Gammill, Pencils by Sal Buscema and inks by Carlos Garzon
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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/
Check out our next 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
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Saturday Aug 26, 2023
Saturday Aug 26, 2023
Episode 195. James B and Eddie discuss whether Spider-Man’s suit is taking Peter out for walks at night and if the Hobgoblin is working with a few new villains. Listen to learn what “fencing” stolen goods is all about, and which "C level" villain Spider-Man calls “an international terrorist”. Plus, does the Kingpin know Spider-Man’s identity? Hear the discussion on this episode of Let’s Read Spider-Man.
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/
(01:38) From July of 1984 Stan Lee presents ASM 254 “With Great Power…” written by Tom Defalco penciled by Rick Leonardi and Inked by Josef Rubinstein
(04:24) From August of 1984 Stan Lee presents ASM 255 “Even a Ghost can Fear the Night!” by Tom Defalco, Ron Frenz and Josef Rubinstein
(06:02) From September of 1984 Stan Lee presents ASM 256 “Introducing.. Puma!” by DeFalco, Frenz, and Rubinstein
(09:35) From October of 1984 Stan Lee presents ASM 257 “Beware the Claws of Puma!” by Defalco, Frenz and Rubinstein
https://readallcomics.com/amazing-spider-man-v1-257/
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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
Monday Aug 21, 2023
Monday Aug 21, 2023
Episode 194. James B and Eddie read six Marvel Team Up books featuring a villain’s backstory, Spider-Man on an Alien World and a team up with two split personality characters. Let’s be honest, we are going to miss Marvel Team Ups!
Check out the date for our NEXT 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
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(01:35) From May of 1984 Stan Lee presents Marvel Team-Up 141 featuring Spider-man and Daredevil in “Blind Justice!” written by Tom Defalco and Jim Owsley, art by Greg Larocque and Mike Esposito
(03:43) From June of 1984 Stan Lee presents Marvel Team-Up 142 featuring Spider-man and Captain Marvel in “Foiled” by Michelinie, Larocque and Esposito
(05:54) From July of 1984 Stan Lee presents Marvel Team-Up 143 featuring Spider-man and Starfox in “Shifts and Planes” by Michelinie, Larocque and Esposito
(08:06) - Segment - Does Eddie Know This Character from the MCU
(10:31) From Aug of 1984 Stan Lee presents Marvel Team-Up 144 featuring Spider-man and Moon Knight in “My Sword I Lay Down” by Cary Burkett, Michelinie, Larocque and Esposito
(13:58) From Sept of 1984 Stan Lee presents Marvel Team-Up 145 featuring Spider-man and Iron Man in “Hometown Boy” by Isabella, Larocque and Esposito
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(20:02) From Oct of 1984 Stan Lee presents Marvel Team-Up Annual 7 featuring Spider-man and Alpha Flight in “The Collected Spider-Man” by Louise Simonson, Paul Neary and Sam de la Rosa
Monday Aug 14, 2023
Monday Aug 14, 2023
Episode 193. James B and Eddie return from Battleworld to learn all about Spider-Man’s new suit. Also, why is J Jonah Jameson back? What does Spider-Man like on his Pizza? Who is Wendy Thornton and do we care? Listen to this Black Suited edition to find out the answers to these and plenty more questions on this episode of Let’s Read Spider-Man.
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/
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(01:25) From May of 1984 Stan Lee presents ASM 252 “Homecoming!” written by Roger Stern and Tom Defalco, Art by Ron Frenz and Brett Breeding
(06:00) From June of 1984 Stan Lee presents ASM 253 “By Myself Betrayed!” by Tom Defalco, Rick Leonardi, and Bill Anderson.
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Sunday Aug 13, 2023
Sunday Aug 13, 2023
Episode 192. James B and Eddie conclude the 1984 “Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars” with issues 8 thru 12 to finally see Spider-Man’s new costume. Eddie shows off his MCU knowledge, plus Eddie and James B disagree if the Secret Wars is any good.
Theme Music by Jeff Kenniston. This Episode Edited by James B using Audacity and Cleanfeed. Quick summaries written by James B. Most Sound effects and music generously provided royalty free by www.fesliyanstudios.com and https://www.zapsplat.com/
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(01:30) From May of 1984 through April of 1985 Stan Lee presents Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars Written by Jim Shooter, Penciled by Michael Zeck, and Inked by John Beatty.
(12:14) Does Eddie Remember This Character from the MCU - Klaw
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Monday Aug 07, 2023
Monday Aug 07, 2023
Episode 191. James B and Eddie discuss the first seven issues of the 1984 “Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars” to try and figure out where Spider-Man went as he vanished in all his comic books!
Theme Music by Jeff Kenniston. This Episode Edited by James B using Audacity and Cleanfeed. Quick summaries written by James B. Most Sound effects and music generously provided royalty free by www.fesliyanstudios.com and https://www.zapsplat.com/
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(02:40) From May of 1984 through April of 1985 Stan Lee presents Secret Wars 1-12 Written by Jim Shooter, Penciled by Michael Zeck, and Inked by John Beatty.
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Monday Jul 31, 2023
Monday Jul 31, 2023
Episode 190. James B and Eddie debate whether Spider-Man should know how the Black Cat feels about Spider-Man’s secret identity. The identity of Dr. Stillwell gets confusing and the identity of The Black Cat’s benefactor is completely obvious.
(00:22) Paste Pot Petereon Network Sponsor - “Call Me Maime” Podcast
(01:06) From February of 1984 Stan Lee presents PPtSSM 87 “mistaken Identities!” by Bill Mantlo, AL Milgrom and Jim Mooney
https://readallcomics.com/peter-parker-the-spectacular-spider-man-087/
(04:51) From March of 1984 Stan Lee presents PPtSSM 88 “Hyde and Seek!” by Mantlo, Milgrom, and Mooney
(09:44) From April of 1984 Stan Lee presents PPtSSM 89 “Power-Search!” by Mantlo, Milgrom, and Mooney
(17:57) Paste Pot Petereon Network Sponsor - The Farley and Harlan Stillwell Online Doctor Show
Theme Music by Jeff Kenniston. This Episode Edited by Eddie and touched up 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.
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
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Sunday Jul 30, 2023
Sunday Jul 30, 2023
Episode 189. Eddie and James B celebrate 2 years of podcasting with a special “Normal-Sized” 250th issue of The Amazing Spider-Man. In an episode featuring three segments and a throwback game, will the Hobgoblin finally be captured and revealed?
(01:46) From March of 1984 Stan Lee presents ASM 250 “Confessions!” by Roger Stern, art by John Romita Jr. and Klause Janson
(04:05) Segment - We Read What We Choose to Read, Now Choose
(06:20) Segment - Ian Cooper Side Character Aficionado
(09:18) Segment - We Read What We Choose to Read, Now Choose
(13:16) From April of 1984 Stan Lee presents ASM 251 “Endings!” by Roger Stern and Tom Defalco, art by Ron Frenz and Klaus Janson
(18:43) Sponsor - Hudson River 8 Hour Cruises
(20:41) Game - Under Over by Eddie
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.
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
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Monday Jul 24, 2023
Monday Jul 24, 2023
Episode 188. James B and Eddie read three Marvel Team Up books featuring a villain turning hero and saving a hero, a hero being double crossed by his friend and his lover, and heroes finding out secret identities of other heroes. Plus, some great tips on faking your own kidnapping. Enjoy!
(01:24) From February of 1984 Stan Lee presents Marvel Team-Up 138 featuring Spider-man and the Sandman in “Starting Over!” written by Tom Defalco, art by Greg Larocque and Mike Esposito
https://readallcomics.com/marvel-team-up-v1-138/
(05:25) From March of 1984 Stan Lee presents Marvel Team-Up 139 featuring Spider-man and Nick Fury in “Everybody Loves Somebody Sometime!”
(07:40) Segment - Segue to Fun Facts
(11:29) From April of 1984 Stan Lee presents Marvel Team-Up 140 featuring Spider-man and Black Widow in “Where were you when the lights went out?” by Bill Mantlo and Tom Defalco
(18:45) Sponsor - Tinkbump Toys 20th Set
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 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
Check out all the episodes on letsreadspiderman.podbean.com or wherever you get your podcasts.