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 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/
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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/
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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/
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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. 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.
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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/
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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
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(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
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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
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/
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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.
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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/
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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/
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