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 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
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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
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/
(15:53) Sponsor - Weasels for Hire
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.
(00:35) - Sponsor Building a Fence
(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
(20:40) Sponsor - The Answer
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
Check out all the episodes on letsreadspiderman.podbean.com or wherever you get your podcasts.
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/
(13:41) Sponsor - 36 Hour Big Bad Boss Cream
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 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
Check out all the episodes on letsreadspiderman.podbean.com or wherever you get your podcasts.
(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
(18:11) Sponsor - Tinkbump Toys 21st Set
(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