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
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/
Check out all the episodes on letsreadspiderman.podbean.com or wherever you get your podcasts.
Check out our annual live meetup and Discord Channel here https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_mW6htjJUHOzlViEvPQqR-k68tClMGAi85Bi_xrlV7w/edit
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.
Check out our annual live meetup and Discord channel here https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_mW6htjJUHOzlViEvPQqR-k68tClMGAi85Bi_xrlV7w/edit
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/
Check out all the episodes on letsreadspiderman.podbean.com or wherever you get your podcasts.
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
(19:54) Sponsor
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.
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)
(22:27) Sponsor - Juggs Footwear Resin Based Foam and Rubber Boots
(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/
Check out all the episodes on letsreadspiderman.podbean.com or wherever you get your podcasts.
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/
Check out all the episodes on letsreadspiderman.podbean.com or wherever you get your podcasts.
Sunday Apr 09, 2023
Sunday Apr 09, 2023
Episode 166. James B and Eddie celebrate Easter with four issues of Marvel Team Up from 1982. Thor makes out with another superhero. Someone finds out Peter’s identity and Eddie learns something new about eggs.
(01:42) From March of 1982 Stan Lee presents Marvel Team Up 115 featuring Spider-man and Thor in “Dichotomies!” by JM DeMatteis, Herb Trimpe and Mike Esposito
https://viewcomiconline.com/marvel-team-up-1972-issue-115/
(06:49) From April of 1982 Stan Lee presents Marvel Team Up 116 featuring Spider-man and Valkyrie in “Between sword and Hammer!” by J.M. Dematteis, Herb Trimpe and Mike Esposito.
(09:33) From May of 1982 Stan Lee presents MTU 117 featuring Spider-man and Wolverine in “Scents and Senses!” by J.M Dematteis, Herb Trimpe, and Mike Esposito
(14:13) From June of 1982 Stan Lee presents MTU 118 featuring Spider-man and Professor X in “Meeting of the Minds” by J.M. Dematteis, Herb Trimpe, and Mike Esposito
(17:18) Sponsor Tinkbump Toys 15th collectible set of figures
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. Happy Easter!
Wednesday Apr 05, 2023
Wednesday Apr 05, 2023
Episode 165. James B and Eddie discuss three issues of The Amazing Spider-Man. Foolkiller is introduced with a clever ending and James B declares a new favorite villian as an oldie but goodie returns. Meanwhile, Eddie has some tea to celebrate that a listener writes in to answer Eddie’s plea.
(01:53) From January of 1982 Stan Lee presents the Amazing Spider-man 224 “Let Fly These Aged Wings!” written by Roger Stern, Art by John Romita Jr. and Pablo Marcos
(06:57) From February of 1982 Stan Lee presents The Amazing Spider-man 225 “Fools… Like Us!” by Roger Stern, John Romita Jr. and Bob Wiacek
(11:40) From October of 1981 Stan Lee presents The Amazing Spider-man King-Size Annual 15 “Spider-man Threat or Menace?” by Dennis O’Neil, Frank Miller, and Claus Janson
(15:30) Sponsor - Mercy Home Products
(18:30) Listener Mail
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.
Saturday Apr 01, 2023
Saturday Apr 01, 2023
Episode 164. James B and Eddie have their first annual April Fool’s Day episode. Eddie tries to fool the listeners while James B tries to keep things on track. Jack O’Lantern, the Beetle and the Gibbon are featured.
(00:28) Sponsor: Lonesome Pinky Sings
(01:00) From July of 1981 PPtSSM 56 “The Peril and the Pumpkin?” by Roger Stern, Jim Shooter, and Jim Mooney
https://viewcomiconline.com/peter-parker-the-spectacular-spider-man-056/
(06:03) From August of 1981 PPtSSM 57 “These Wings Enslaved!” Roger Stern, Jim Shooter, and Jim Mooney
https://viewcomiconline.com/peter-parker-the-spectacular-spider-man-057/
(11:00) From September of 1981 PPtSSM 58 “”Ring out the old in the new!” by Roger Stern, John Byrne, and Vince Colletta
https://comiconlinefree.net/the-spectacular-spider-man-1976/issue-58
(15:58) From October of 1981 Stan Lee Presents PPtSSM 59 “I want Spider-man!” by Stern, Mooney and J. Strzliski
https://comiconlinefree.net/the-spectacular-spider-man-1976/issue-59
(20:46) From 1981 Stan Lee Presents King-Size Annual PPtSSM 3 “Dark Side of the Moon!” by David Draft, Jim Sherman, and Al Weiss
https://viewcomiconline.com/peter-parker-the-spectacular-spider-man-annual-3/
(23:28) Sponsor: You don’t know Jack
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.