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 Feb 27, 2023
Monday Feb 27, 2023
Episode 157. James B and Eddie discuss Aunt May’s change of heart about Spider-Man, whether Peter should work at the Daily Bugle and if that newspaper should be shut down. All this and more in a super-sized six pack of Amazing Spider-Man goodness.
(02:00) From Sept of 1980 Stan Lee presents ASM 208 “Fusion!” written by Danny O’Neil, layouts by John Romita, JR, Finished art by Allen Milgrom & Brett Breeding
https://read-comic.com/amazing-spider-man-v1-208/
(04:38) From October of 1980 Stan Lee presents ASM 209 “To Salvage my Honor!” by Denny O’neil, Alan Weiss, Janson, Mcleod, Rubinstein, Wiacek and Milgrom.
(07:00) From November of 1980 Stan Lee presents the ASM 210 “The Prophecy of Madame Web!” written by Denny O’neil art by John Romita jr, and Joe Sinnott
(09:50) From December of 1980 Stan Lee presents ASM 211 “The Spider and that Sea-Scourge!” by Dennis O’Neil, Penciler John Romita Jr. Inker Jim Mooney Probably? There’s no credits in this
(13:02) From January of 1981(woohoo!) Stan Lee presents the ASM 212 “The coming of Hydroman!” by Oneil, Romita Jr, and Jim Mooney
(17:33) From February of 1981 Stan Lee presents the ASM 213 “All they want to do is Kill You, Spider-man…” By O’Neil, Romita Jr, and Mooney
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(19:03) Segment - The Complicated Ladies of Peter Parker’s Life
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Theme Music by Jeff Kenniston, Sponsor Bassline by Eddie. This Episode Edited by Eddie with touch ups by James B. Audio provided by Audacity and Cleanfeed. Summaries written by Eddie.
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Wednesday Feb 22, 2023
Wednesday Feb 22, 2023
Episode 156. James B and Eddie discuss 6 issues of Peter Parker the Spectacular Spider-Man and Eddie offers to buy a gas mask for Peter.
(00:25) Sponsor - How to kick bad habits with Mesmero
(01:07) From June of 1980 PPtSSM 43 “Pretty Poison” Written by Roger Stern, Penciled by Mike Zeck, Ink by Steve Mitchell, Jim Shooter is editing most of these too!
https://read-comic.com/peter-parker-the-spectacular-spider-man-043/
(02:37) From July of 1980 PPtSSM 44 “The Vengeance Gambit!” Written by Marv Wolf and Steve Leialona Finished art by Alan Gordon.
(05:27) From August of 1980 PPtSSM 45 “Wings of Fire, Wings of Fear” by Roger Stern, Penciled by Marie Severin, and Inked by Steve Mitchell
(08:52) From September of 1980 PPtSSM 46 “Deadly is the Cobra” by Roger Stern, Mike Zeck and Bruce Patterson
(10:38) From October of 1980 PPtSSM 47 “A night on the Prowl!” by Stern, Severin, and Bruce D inking.
(14:12) From November of 1980 PPtSSM 48 “Double Defeat!” by Stern, Sevrin, and Patterson
(21:17) Sponsor - How to kick bad habits with Hypno-Hustler
A discussion about Hypno-Hustler The Movie is featured after the credits
Theme Music by Jeff Kenniston, Sponsor Bassline by Eddie. This Episode Edited by James B using Audacity and Cleanfeed. Summaries written by Eddie.
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Friday Feb 17, 2023
Friday Feb 17, 2023
Episode 155. James B and Eddie discuss a four pack of 1980 The Amazing Spider-Man books featuring the Black Cat, a no name ex-X-Men villain, a washed up doctor with goofy glasses and a guy showing people stinky stuff. Eddie and James B debate also the Black Cat’s attempt to murder innocents and explain why issue 204 is much better than the conclusion in issue 205. Plus Debra Whitman finally yells at Peter and the Angry Joe Robbie saga concludes.
(01:35) From May of 1980 Stan Lee Presents The Amazing Spider-Man 204 “The Black Cat Always Lands on Her Feet!” By Wolfman, Pollard and Finished by Pablo Marcos.
(06:27) From June of 1980 Stan Lee Presents The Amazing Spider-Man 205 “...In Love and War!” Written by David Michelinie, pencils by Keith Pollard, and ink by Jim Mooney
(12:11) From July of 1980 Stan Lee presents The Amazing Spider-Man 206 “a Method in his Madness!” Written by Roger Stern, Art by John Byrne and Gene Day.
(15:57) A sponsor offers healthy lifestyle services
(17:56) From August of 1980 Stan Lee Presents The Amazing Spider-Man “Mesmero’s Revenge!” Messengers Dennny O’neil and James Mooney with P. Marcos and Jim Novak doing art.
Theme Music by Jeff Kenniston, Sponsor Bassline by Eddie. This Episode Edited by James B using Audacity and Cleanfeed. Summaries written by Eddie.
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Sunday Feb 12, 2023
Sunday Feb 12, 2023
Episode 154. James B and Eddie celebrate Valentine’s Day with a guest who owns every issue of The Amazing Spider-Man. That’s right, longtime listener and youtuber “Mr. Comics” has returned to help us break down four annuals. Listen, as Eddie shows love for Dr. Doom's servant Dilby, and even love for Eddie's Nemesis Ned Leeds but no love for Machine Man!
(02:44) From October 1980 The Amazing Spider-Man Annual 14
https://read-comic.com/amazing-spider-man-v1-annual-014/
(07:52) From August 1980 Peter Parker the Spectacular Spider-Man Annual 2
https://readallcomics.com/peter-parker-the-spectacular-spider-man-annual-2/
(12:24) From November of 1980 Marvel Team Up Annual 3
https://readfullcomic.com/marvel-team-up-1972-annual-3/
(17:01) From August of 1981 Marvel Team Up Annual 4
https://readfullcomic.com/marvel-team-up-1972-annual-4/
(18:55) Segment - Does Eddie Remember This Character from the MCU
(25:37) TinkBump Toys 13th Collectable Set of Marvel Team Up Action Figures
Theme Music by Jeff Kenniston, Sponsor Bassline by Eddie. Valentine’s Holiday created in 1840 by Irving Forbush. This Episode Edited by James B using Audacity and Cleanfeed. Summaries written by Eddie.
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Tuesday Feb 07, 2023
Tuesday Feb 07, 2023
Episode 153 James B and Eddie cover four books from four different titles, all with Spider-Man and various heroes and villains.
(01:10) Spider-Woman 20
(04:10) The Amazing Spider-man Annual 13
(08:54) Peter Parker The Spectacular Spider-Man Annual 1
(13:30) The Fantastic Four 218
(20:31) Closing Podcast Sponsor
(23:14) Eddie’s Awesome Game
Theme Music by Jeff Kenniston, This Episode Edited by James B using Audacity and Cleanfeed. Summaries written by Eddie.
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Stay tuned in 5 days for another podcast full of Annuals… sorry but they count...
Thursday Feb 02, 2023
Thursday Feb 02, 2023
Episode 152. James B and Eddie cover a record setting 10 Marvel Team Up Books, with summaries and a sponsor in under 29 minutes. Okay, campers, rise and shine, and don't forget your booties 'cause it's cooooold out there today. That’s right, it's our annual Groundhog Day issue.
90 (01:25) Spider-Man and The Beast
91 (03:59) Spider-Man and Ghost Rider
92 (05:54) Spider-Man and Hawkeye
93 (07:12) Spider-Man and Werewolf
94 (09:00) Spider-Man and The Shroud
95 (10:53) Spider-Man and Mockingbird
96 (12:17) Spider-Man and Howard the Duck
97 (16:11) Hulk and Spider-Woman
98 (17:38) Spider-Man and the Black Widow
99 (19:55) Spider-Man and Machine Man
11th Collectors Set: Tinkbump Toys
From Marvel Team up 93 Soup-Wielding Henchman
From Marvel Team up 97 Natasha’s Partner Simon
From Marvel Team up 94 Mouse the Jazz musician (female) Angeline Morrow
And bonus premium villain not from Grant but from MTU 96 Status Quo
Theme Music by Jeff Kenniston, Sponsor Bassline by Eddie. Summaries for 90-91 and 93-99 by Eddie, Summary for episode 92 by James B. This Episode Edited by James B using Audacity and Cleanfeed. Summaries written by Eddie.
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Saturday Jan 28, 2023
Saturday Jan 28, 2023
Episode 151. James B and Eddie discuss the appearances of The Punisher, Dazzler and Lightmaster following the conclusion of The Burglar Saga last issue. Debates include if the boombox powered up Dazzler and if Milky Way bars are any good.
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(21:13) Segment - Does Eddie Remember this Character from the MCU
(25:38) Sponsor - Frank Castle’s Annual Membership Club
Theme Music by Jeff Kenniston, Sponsor Bassline by Eddie. This Episode Edited by James B using Audacity and Cleanfeed. Summaries written by Eddie.
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Thanks for listening.
Monday Jan 23, 2023
Monday Jan 23, 2023
Episode 150. Let’s Read Spider-Man The Musical. To celebrate 150 episodes, James B and Eddie are joined by the man who performs the theme music to this podcast, Jeff Kenniston, to cover The Amazing Spider-Man 200 by singing through the summaries.
Special Theme Intro and Outro performed live by Jeff Kenniston, Sponsor Bassline by Eddie. Summaries written by Eddie. Song Lyrics by Eddie with assistance from a GPU Bot. This Episode Edited by Eddie using Audacity with assistance from James B. Suggestion of the word "Taciturn" by Irving Forbush.
Check out all the episodes on letsreadspiderman.podbean.com or wherever you get your podcasts! Follow your favorite Spider-Man Singer and Guitarist, Jeff Kenniston on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jeffkenniston/?hl=en We will be back in 5 days with the return of The Black Cat! Don't you miss it!
Wednesday Jan 18, 2023
Wednesday Jan 18, 2023
Episode 149. James B and Eddie talk about six PPTSSM books covering topics from natural childbirth to Lawrence Fishburne to Spider-Man being saved from unmasking by Paste Pot Pete!!
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(05:03) One Question Game
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(15:16) Does Eddie Remember This Character from the MCU
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Theme Music by Jeff Kenniston. This Episode Edited by James B using Audacity. Summaries written by James B. Eddie's terrible audio 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 and tune in to the next podcast as every 25 episodes we do something special. Wait until you see what is in store for episode 150!
Friday Jan 13, 2023
Friday Jan 13, 2023
Episode 148. James B and Eddie discuss five Marvel Team Up comics leaving more questions than answers such as “Are the Invisible Girl and the Black Panther villains?” and “Why are the Guardians of the Galaxy afraid to get their photo taken” and “Who is Cissy Ironwood?”. Find out all these answers in this episode of Let’s Read Spider-Man.
(01:28) MTU 86
(04:01) MTU 87
(06:49) MTU 88
(09:56) MTU 89
(14:51) MTU Annual 2
(21:14) TinkBump Toys 10th
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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