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
Wednesday May 24, 2023
Wednesday May 24, 2023
Episode 176. James B and Eddie study a six pack of Peter Parker books involving Cloak and Dagger, Doctor Octopus and the unmasking of Spider-Man!
(01:06) From August of 1982 Stan Lee presents PPtSSM 69 “In Darkness Seldom Seen!” by Mantlo, Ed Hannigan, and Al Milgrom.
(04:32) From Sept of 1982 Stan Lee presents PPtSSM 70 “The Great Cloak and Dagger Hunt!” by Mantlo, Hannigan, and Milgrom
(06:51) From October of 1982 Stan Lee presents PPtSSM 71 “With this Gun… I Kill Thee!” Written by Bill Mantlo and art Rick Leonardi
https://readallcomics.com/peter-parker-the-spectacular-spider-man-072/
(08:31) From November of 1982 Stan Lee presents PPtSSM 72 “Waiting for Doctor Octopus” by Bill Mantlo, Ed Hannigan, and Al Milgrom
(11:05) From December of 1982 Stan Lee presents PPtSSM 73 “Peter parker– You are the Spectacular Spider-man!” by Mantlo Al Milgrom and Jim Mooney
https://readallcomics.com/peter-parker-the-spectacular-spider-man-074/
(17:13) From January of 1983(whoo hoo!) Stan lee presents PPtSSM 74 “Fantasia!” Written by Bill Mantlo, Art by Bob Hall, Ink by Jim Mooney.
Theme Music by Jeff Kenniston. This episode Edited by Eddie using Audacity and Cleanfeed. Touchups 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/
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Friday May 19, 2023
Friday May 19, 2023
Episode 175. James B and Eddie celebrate 175 episodes with a tribute to Cross-over villains from Daredevil featuring Spider-Man’s first battle with Stilt-Man, Electro’s formation of the Emissaries of Evil, A trio of books as the Kingpin returns to crime, and finally The Amazing Spider-Man 237 with Spider-Man’s rematch against Stilt-Man. Sit back and enjoy this podcast without fear!
02:31 From April of 1967 Daredevil 27 Mike Murdock must die by Stan Lee, Gene Colan and Frank Giacoia https://readfullcomic.com/daredevil-v1-027/
05:18 From September of 1967 Stan Lee presents Daredevil Annual 1 written by Stan Lee, art by Gene Colan and John Tartaglione https://read-comic.com/daredevil-v1-annual-001/
08:00 From May of 1981 Daredevil 170 "The Kingpin Must Die!" story and art by Frank Miller inks by Klaus Janson https://read-comic.com/daredevil-v1-170/
11:48 From June of 1981 Daredevil 171 "In the Kingpin's Clutches" story and art by Frank Miller
https://read-comic.com/daredevil-v1-171/
13:49 From July of 1981 Daredevil 172 "Gangwar!" story and art by Frank Miller https://read-comic.com/daredevil-v1-172/
17:18 From February of 1983 Stan Lee presents The Amazing Spider-Man 237 “High and Mighty” by Stern, Hall and Giacoia https://read-comic.com/amazing-spider-man-v1-237/
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 May 14, 2023
Sunday May 14, 2023
Episode 174. James B and Eddie celebrate Mother’s Day with seven Marvel Team Up issues. Learn about the mysterious $5 bill. Hear what Eddie thinks about some new artwork. See what adventures moms have in this issue.
From Oct of 1982 Stan Lee presents Marvel Team Up 122 featuring Spider-man and Man-Thing in “A Simple Twist of … Fate!” by JM DeMatteis, Kerry Gammill and Mike Esposito
From November of 1982 Stan Lee presents Marvel Team Up 123 featuring Spider-man and Daredevil in “Rivers of Gold” once again by JM DeMatteis, Gammill and Mike Esposito
From December of 1982 Stan Lee presents Marvel Team Up 124 featuring Spider-man and The Beast in “Ties that bind!” once again by JM DeMatteis, Gammill and Mike Esposito
From January of 1983 Stan Lee presents Marvel Team Up 125 featuring Spider-man and Tigra in “Yesterday and Today!” once again by JM DeMatteis, Gammill and Mike Esposito
https://viewcomiconline.com/marvel-team-up-1972-issue-125/
From February of 1983 Stan Lee presents Marvel Team Up 126 featuring Spider-man and Hulk in “The obligation!” once again by Shooter and Tanaka
https://viewcomiconline.com/marvel-team-up-1972-issue-126/
From March of 1983 Stan Lee presents Marvel Team Up 127 featuring Spider-man and The Watcher in “Christmas Eve” once again by JM DeMatteis, Gammill and Mike Esposito
https://viewcomiconline.com/marvel-team-up-1972-issue-127/
From March of 1983 Stan Lee presents Marvel Team Up 128 featuring Spider-man and Captain America in “Sweet Temptation” once again by JM DeMatteis, Gammill and Mike Esposito
https://viewcomiconline.com/marvel-team-up-1972-issue-128/
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/
Next issue is LRSM 175. Prepare for something special as we cover one ASM book and feature another hero as well.
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Tuesday May 09, 2023
Tuesday May 09, 2023
Episode 173. James B and Eddie are joined by Ian Cooper to celebrate his birthday with four books by Roger Stern and John Romita Jr.
(01:47) From October of 1982 Stan Lee Presents The Amazing Spider-Man 233 in “Where the @¢%# Is Nose Norton” by Stern, Romita Jr. and Mooney
(05:38) Segment - Does Eddie Know this Actor from the MCU
(07:26) From November of 1982 Stan Lee Presents The Amazing Spider-Man 234 in Now Shall Will-O'-The-Wisp Have His Revenge” by Stern, Romita Jr. and Green
(13:05) From December of 1982 Stan Lee presents The Amazing Spider-Man 235 “Look out There’s a Monster coming!” writing Roger Stern, art by John Romita Jr and Frank Giacoia
(16:18) From January of 1983 Stan Lee presents The Amazing Spider-Man 236 “Death Knell!” by Stern, Romita Jr. and Giacoia
(20:18) Sponsor - Stock Offering for shares of Altruistic Roxxon Oil
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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Thursday May 04, 2023
Thursday May 04, 2023
Episode 172. James B and Eddie discuss Peter’s mistreatment of Deb Whitman, the rules that Kraven abides by and if Marcy Kane is into Peter? Also, why is Amazing Fantasy 15 being retold again? All this, plus brand new Boomerang sound effects can be found in this episode of Let’s Read Spider-Man.
(00:34) Sponsor - Hide and Seek Podcast
(01:11) From April of 1982 Stan Lee presents PPTSSM 65 “The Heart is a Lonely Hunter” by Bill Mantlo, Bob Hall and Jim Mooney
(06:08) From May of 1982 Stan Lee Presents PPTSSM 66 “Electro Will Be Free“ by Mantlo, Ed Hannigan and Jim Mooney
(10:12) From June of 1982 Stan Lee presents PPTSSM 67 “Boomerang The Killer who keeps coming back!” by Mantlo, Hannigan, Milgrom
(16:23) From July of 1982 Stan Lee presents PPTSSM 68 “Hell Hath No Fury Like A Robot Scorned!” by Bill Mantlo, Luke McDonnell, and Jim Mooney
Theme Music by Jeff Kenniston. This episode edited by Eddie using Audacity and Cleanfeed. Touchups 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 all the episodes on letsreadspiderman.podbean.com or wherever you get your podcasts.
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Sunday Apr 30, 2023
Sunday Apr 30, 2023
Episode 171. James B and Eddie debate whether The Amazing Spider-Man 16 is a great book or a terrible book. James B finds his favorite page of all time. Eddie complains that the Cobra isn’t tough enough.
(03:01) From August of 1982 Stan Lee presents ASM 231 “Caught in the Act…” by Roger Stern, John Romita Jr and Jim Mooney
https://read-comic.com/amazing-spider-man-v1-231/
(05:53) Does Eddie Recall What The Book Says?
(09:09)From Sept of 1982 Stan Lee presents ASM 232 “Hyde in Plan Sight!” By Stern, Romita Jr, and Jim Mooney
(14:16) From 1982 Stan Lee presents ASM king size annual 16 “Who’s That Lady?” By Stern, Romita Jr Romita Sr, Proud wife and mom Virgina Romita
https://read-comic.com/amazing-spider-man-v1-annual-016/
(20:11) Sponsor - Josie’s Bar and Maxie’s
(21:58) Segment - The Tangled Web of Romance / Complicated Lives
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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Wednesday Apr 26, 2023
Wednesday Apr 26, 2023
Episode 170. James B and Eddie are rejoined by Rob Genuario to break down four Marvel Team Up issues featuring a lot of strange villains and a lot of old people.
(03:43) From July of 1982 Stan Lee presents Marvel Team Up 119 featuring Spider-man and Gargoyle in “Freight Train!” by JM DeMatteis, Gammill and Mike Esposito
https://viewcomiconline.com/marvel-team-up-1972-issue-119/
(06:45) From August of 1982 Stan Lee presents Marvel Team Up 120 featuring Spider-man and Dominic Fortune in “Old Soldiers!” once again by JM DeMatteis, Gammill and Mike Esposito
(10:01) From September of 1982 Stan Lee presents Marvel Team Up 121 featuring Spider-man and The Human Torch in “Old Soldiers!” once again by JM DeMatteis, Gammill and Mike Esposito
(14:48) From 1982 MTU Annual 5
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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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Saturday Apr 22, 2023
Saturday Apr 22, 2023
Episode 169. James B and Eddie talk about Debra Whitman and Wong while covering The Amazing Spider-Man 228 to 230. Eddie learns a lot about the Juggernaut and Madame Web. Also a horror story is introduced with an unnamed villain.
(03:11) Segment - Does Eddie Know this Character from the MCU (Actor Variant)
(04:23) From May of 1982 Stan Lee Presents ASM 228 “Murder by Spider” Written by Jan Stranad, Pencils by Rick Leonardi, Ink by Dave Simons. Jim Shooter’s still editor in chief too.
https://read-comic.com/amazing-spider-man-v1-228/
(08:48) From June of 1982 Stan Lee Presents ASM 229 “Nothing can Stop the Juggernaut!” by Roger Stern, John Romita Jr and Jim Mooney
(16:55) From June of 1982 Stan Lee Presents ASM 230 “To Fight the Unbeatable Foe!” by Stern, Romita Jr, and Mooney.(what small credits this book has)
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(26:23) And now it's time for the close
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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Tuesday Apr 18, 2023
Tuesday Apr 18, 2023
Episode 168. James B and Eddie cover five books featuring some golden villains, some villains dressed in bug costumes and two bloodthirsty vigilante villains who are so popular in their murderous ways, they get their own show on ABC in 2018.
(00:23) Sponsor - I Have My Cake and Eat It Too Podcast
(02:16) From November of 1981 Stan Lee presents PPtSSM 60 “Beetlemania!” By Stern, Ed Hannigan and Jim Mooney
(04:51) From December of 1981 Stan Lee presents PPtSSM 61 “By the Light of the Silvery Moonstone..!” by Story by Roger Stern, Dialogue by Bill Mantlo and Art by Ed Hannigan and Jim Mooney
(07:52) Segment - Tell Don’t Show
(10:16) From January of 1982 Stan Lee presents PPtSSM 62 “Gold Fever!” By Mantlo, Ed Hannigan and Jim Mooney
(13:11) From February of 1982 Stan Lee presents PPtSSM 63 “A Firebug intends to make that curse come true tonight!” By Mantlo, Larocque, and Mooney
(19:02) From March of 1982 Stan Lee presents PPtSSM 64 “Cloak and Dagger!” by Mantlo, Hannigan, and Mooney
(24:40) Sponsor - You Think You Got Problems Podcast
Theme Music by Jeff Kenniston. This Episode Edited by Eddie using Audacity and Cleanfeed. Final 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/
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Friday Apr 14, 2023
Friday Apr 14, 2023
Episode 167. James B and Eddie debate if the Black Cat is good or evil. They discuss should Captain DeWolff offer the Black Cat a pardon? Eddie displays his Comic Book knowledge of villains turned heroes, a listener writes in to talk about Chris Claremont and Eddie learns to pronounce Ehrenreich.
(01:38) From March of 1982 Stan Lee presents ASM 226 “But the Cat Came Back…” by Stern, Romita Jr. and Mooney.
https://read-comic.com/amazing-spider-man-v1-226/
(06:42) Eddie Names: Heroes that started off as Villains
(12:28) From April of 1982 Stan Lee presents ASM 227 “Going Straight!” by Stern, Romita Jr. and Mooney
https://read-comic.com/amazing-spider-man-v1-227/
(18:16) Sponsor: “Got Crime” App
Theme Music by Jeff Kenniston. This Episode Edited by James B using Audacity and Cleanfeed. Summaries written and read by Eddie. Most Sound effects and music generously provided royalty free by www.fesliyanstudios.com and https://www.zapsplat.com/
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