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
Friday Jun 30, 2023
Friday Jun 30, 2023
Episode 183. James B and Eddie break down two issues of The Amazing Spider-Man and with some extra time, a few issues of The Avengers, including an issue full of dream sequences and a battle with Electro.
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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(02:09) From October of 1983 Stan lee presents ASM 245 “Sacrifice Play!” by Stern, Romita Jr, and Dave Simons
https://readallcomics.com/amazing-spider-man-v1-245/
(03:33) From September of 1983 Stan Lee presents the Avengers 235 Havoc on the Homefront by Stern, Budainsky and Sinnott (Two Pages Only)
(07:52) From November of 1983 Stan Lee presents ASM 246 “The Daydreamers!” by Stern, Romita jr, and Dan Green.
(11:24) From October of 1983 Stan Lee presents the Avengers 236 I Want to Be an Avenger by Stern, Milgrom and Sinnott
https://readallcomics.com/avengers-v1-236/
(13:27) From November of 1983 Stan Lee presents the Avengers 237 Meltdowns and Mayhem by Stern, Milgrom and Sinnott
https://readallcomics.com/avengers-v1-237/
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Sunday Jun 25, 2023
Sunday Jun 25, 2023
Episode 182. James B and Eddie are joined by Ian Cooper to celebrate Eddie’s 40th Birthday. Other party guests include cigar chomping JJJ to light the birthday cake, Cloak and Dagger handling decorations, The Punisher for crowd control and a rare appearance of the HobGoblin in PPTSSM for entertainment. Will there be more cake or more bloodshed? Listen to find out.
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(03:30) From July of 1983 Stan Lee presents PPtSSM 80 “I cover the waterfront!” written by Bill Mantlo, art by Ron Frenz and Kevin Dzuban
https://readallcomics.com/peter-parker-the-spectacular-spider-man-080/
(06:58) From August of 1983 Stan Lee presents PPtSSM 81 “Stalkers in the Shadows” by Mantlo, Al Milgrom and Jim Mooney
https://readallcomics.com/peter-parker-the-spectacular-spider-man-081/
(09:49) From September of 1983 Stan Lee presents PPtSSM 82 “Crime and Punishment!” by Mantlo, Al Milgrom and jim Mooney
https://readallcomics.com/peter-parker-the-spectacular-spider-man-082/
(14:04) From October of 1983 Stan Lee presents PPtSSM 83 “Delusions” by Mantlo, art by Greg LaRocque and Jim Mooney
https://readallcomics.com/peter-parker-the-spectacular-spider-man-083/
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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/
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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
Sunday Jun 18, 2023
Sunday Jun 18, 2023
Episode 181. James B and Eddie debate the biggest problem of Peter Parker getting an A+ on his paper, and then dropping out of school. Eddie forgets Doc Connor’s son and James B drops some holiday facts on this Father’s Day edition of Let’s Read Spider-Man.
(02:37) From August of 1983 Stan Lee presents the Amazing Spider-man 243 “Options” written by Stern, art by Romita Jr. and Dave Simons
(12:15) From September of 1983 Stan lee presents ASM 244 “Ordeals!” by Stern, Romita Jr and Alaus Janson
https://readallcomics.com/amazing-spider-man-v1-244/
Theme Music by Jeff Kenniston. This Episode Edited by James B using Audacity and Cleanfeed. Summaries written byEddie. Most Sound effects and music generously provided royalty free by www.fesliyanstudios.com and https://www.zapsplat.com/
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Are you online and want to chat with James B and Eddie live? Let’s Read Spider-Man Meet-A-Con comes to Skype every July. Stay tuned for details by clicking links in these podcast summaries.
Tuesday Jun 13, 2023
Tuesday Jun 13, 2023
Episode 180. James B and Eddie read a book without Spider-Man, and one with a madman talking to a ghost and then there is a Dominatrix dressed like the Easter Bunny. Clearly it’s Marvel Team Up time again.
(04:44) From May of 1983 Stan Lee presents Marvel Team Up 129 featuring Spider-man and The Vision in “...And Much to Ponder Before the Dawn..."” by JM DeMatteis, Kerry Gammill and Mike Esposito.
(06:55) From June of 1983 Stan Lee presents Marvel Team Up 130 featuring Spider-man and The Scarlet Witch in "Till Death Do Us Part! by JM DeMatteis, Sal Buscema and Mike Esposito
https://read-comic.com/marvel-team-up-1972-issue-130/
(10:05) Game - Who knows Spider-Man’s identity?
(12:07) From July of 1983 Stan Lee presents Marvel Team Up 131 featuring Spider-man and Frog Man in “The Best Things In Life Are Free...But Everything Else Costs Money!" by JM DeMatteis, Kerry Gammill and Mike Esposito
(16:36) From Aug of 1983 Stan Lee presents Marvel Team Up 132 featuring Spider-man and Mr. Fantastic in “The Common Denominator!." by JM DeMatteis, Sal Buscemal and Mike Esposito
(17:59) From Sep of 1983 Stan Lee presents Marvel Team Up 133 featuring Spider-man and Mr. Fantastic in “The World According to... Faustus!" by JM DeMatteis, Sal Buscemal and Mike Esposito
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Thursday Jun 08, 2023
Thursday Jun 08, 2023
Episode 179. James B and Eddie argue about James B’s favorite villain and Peter’s new love interest Amy Powell while discussing three The Amazing Spider-Man books from 1983.
(01:35) From May of 1983 Stan Lee presents ASM 240 “Wings of Vengeance!” by Roger Stern, Romita Jr. and Bob Layton
(05:06) From June of 1983 Stan Lee presents ASM 241 “In the Beginning…” written by Roger Stern, art by John Romita Jr. and Frank Giacoia.
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(16:10) From July of 1983 Stan Lee presents ASM 242 “Confrontations!” by Stern, Romita Jr. and Keven Dzuban.
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/
Stay tuned for details on Let’s Read Spider-Man’s 2nd Annual Meet-A-Con coming live and online in July 2023.
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Saturday Jun 03, 2023
Saturday Jun 03, 2023
Episode 178. James B and Eddie are joined by Dana to discuss Doc Ock’s Wardrobe, and the conclusion of the Gang War between Doc Ock and the Owl.
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(02:05) From February of 1983 Stan Lee presents PPtSSM 75 “Ferae Naturae (Wild Beasts) Written by Bill Mantlo, Breakdowns by Al Milgrom and inked by Jim Mooney
https://readallcomics.com/peter-parker-the-spectacular-spider-man-075/
(06:26) From March of 1983 Stan Lee presents PPtSSM 76 “At Death’s Door” By Mantlo, Milgrom, and Mooney
(11:14) From April of 1983 Stan Lee presents PPtSSM 77 “Relapse Times Two!” by Al Milgrom, Jim Mooney, and Joe Rosen
(14:59) From May of 1983 Stan Lee presents PPTSSM 78 “The Long Goodbye!” by Mantlo, Milgrom and Mooney
(16:43) From June of 1983 Stan Lee presents PPTSSM 79 “The Final Battle!” by Mantlo, Milgrom, and Mooney
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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/
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See you in seven weeks for Let's Read Spider-Man Meet-A-Con 2, details coming soon.
Monday May 29, 2023
Monday May 29, 2023
Episode 177. James B and Eddie celebrate Memorial Day with Matt “Mr. Comics” Roberts to discuss the first appearance of the Hobgoblin, hamburger toppings and to celebrate James B's birthday.
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/
(01:46) From March of 1983 Stan Lee presents The Amazing Spider-man 238 “Shadow of Evils Past!” written by Roger Stern, Art by John Romita Jr and Sr.
(09:08) From April of 1983 Stan Lee presents The Amazing Spider-man 239 “Now Strikes the Hobgoblin!” By Roger Stern, John Romita Jr and Frank Giacoia.
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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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