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 Mar 27, 2023
Monday Mar 27, 2023
Episode 163 James B and Eddie discuss some musicians, magnetic cranes, Moon Knight and a math book. Plus Aunt May gets her own bonus story and Eddie complains he wants “more backstory” for a villain. All this and much more on this episode of Let’s Read Spider-Man.
(01:08) From September of 1981 Stan Lee presents ASM 220 “A Coffin for Spider-man!” by Michael Fleisher, Art and Lettering by Bob McLeod, coloring by Bob Sharen
(05:00) From October of 1981 Stan Lee presents ASM 221 “Blues for Lonesome Pinky!” by Denny O’Neil, Alan Kupperberg, and Jim Mooney.
(12:33) From November of 1981 Stan Lee presents ASM 222 “Faster than the Eye!” by Mantlo, Bob Hall, and Jim Mooney
(15:12) Sponsor: Jonas Harrow and Associates
(17:41) From December of 1981 Stan Lee presents ASM 223 “Night of the Ape!” by O’Neil, Dematteis, and Romita Jr.
(23:00) 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/
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Wednesday Mar 22, 2023
Wednesday Mar 22, 2023
Episode 162. James B and Eddie discuss seven Marvel Team Up books. Eddie shares his feelings on Redwing and has some strong opinions on the image of Dr. Strange’s brownstone. Find out why and so much more in this episode of Let’s Read Spider-Man.
(01:01) MTU 108
(03:19) MTU 109
(06:29) MTU 110
(09:01) MTU 111
(12:00) MTU 112
(15:00) MTU 113
(17:11) MTU 114
(20:45) TinkBump Toys 14th collectable set
(23:37) Segment - Does Eddie Know This Character in the MCU
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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Friday Mar 17, 2023
Friday Mar 17, 2023
Episode 161. James B and Eddie celebrate St. Patrick's Day with frequent guest Sara Pezel to break down a pair of books with Matt Murdock as a defense attorney and love triangle involving Hydro-Man and the Sandman.
(02:54) From June of 1981 Stan Lee presents: The Amazing Spider-Man 217 “Here’s Mud in Your Eye!” by Denny O’neil, John Romita Jr and Jim Mooney
https://read-comic.com/amazing-spider-man-v1-217/
(09:55) From July of 1981 Stan Lee presents: The Amazing Spider-Man 218 “Eye of the Beholder!” by Denny O’neil John Romita Jr, Mooney and Milgrom
(15:45) From August of 1981 Stan Lee presents: The Amazing Spider-Man 219 “Peter Parker–Criminal!” by Denny O’neil, Luke Mcdonnel penciler, Jim Mooney Inker
(23:07) New Sponsor Duffy’s Pub
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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Tuesday Mar 14, 2023
Tuesday Mar 14, 2023
Episode 160. James B and Eddie debate whether the Tinkerer is an alien and if you would rather read a good one-shot comic, or a bad comic book that progresses the story.
(01:12) From December of 1980 Stan Lee Presents PPtSSM 49 “Enter: The Smuggler” by Roger Stern, Jim Mooney, and Bruck Patterson
Use this link for issue 49, and change it to see the other issues.
https://read-comic.com/peter-parker-the-spectacular-spider-man-049/
(03:10) From January of 1981 Stan Lee presents PPtSSM 50 “Dilemma!” by Roger Stern, John Romita Jr, and Jim Mooney
(06:37) From February of 1981 Stan Lee presents PPtSSM 51 “Aliens and Illusions!” by Roger Stern, Marie Severin and Jim Mooney.
(11:49) From March of 1981 Stan Lee presents PPtSSM 52 “The Day of the Hero Killers!” written by Roger Stern, penciled by Rick Leonard, inked by Jim Mooney
(15:23) From April of 1981 Stan Lee presents PPtSSM 53 “Toys of the Terrible Tinkerer” by Bill Mantalo, Jim Mooney, Frank Springer
(19:38) From May of 1981 Stan Lee Presents PPtSSM 54, “to Save the Smuggler!” By Roger Stern, Marie Severin, and Jim Mooney
(21:30) From June of 1981 Stan Lee Presents PPtSSM 55, “The Big Blow Out” Roger Stern Luke McDonnell, and Jim Mooney
(23:36) Closing Sponsor Gideon Mace
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 Mar 09, 2023
Thursday Mar 09, 2023
Episode 159. James B and Eddie find out the mysterious new member of the Frightful Four. Plus, Peter gets close to his new neighbor, Debra Whitman gets close to Biff Rifkin, and Eddie gets close to remembering what he read in issue #216. You are close to listening to this episode, follow along with us here.
https://read-comic.com/amazing-spider-man-v1-214/
(01:04) From March of 1981 Stan Lee Presents The Amazing Spider-Man 214, “Then Shall We both be Betrayed!” Denny O’neil, John Romita, Jr and Jim Mooney
https://read-comic.com/amazing-spider-man-v1-215/
(03:44) From April of 1981 Stan Lee Presents ASM 215, “By my Powers shall I be Vanquished!” story by Denny O’neil, Art by John Romita Jr and Jim Mooney
https://read-comic.com/amazing-spider-man-v1-216/
(11:45) From May of 1981 Stan Lee presents ASM 216 “Marathon” Story by Denny O’Neil, Art by John Romita jr and Jim Mooney
(14:00) Segment - James B hosts a game
(17:58) A sponsor shows us that giving is more important than receiving
Theme music by Jeff Kenniston. This episode was 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 Mar 04, 2023
Saturday Mar 04, 2023
Episode 158. James B and Eddie discuss eight Marvel Team Up books featuring pretzel and cheese sandwiches, criminal masterminds and little girls beating up thugs.
(01:05) MTU 100 - From December 1980 Stan Lee Presents Double-Sized Marvel Team-up 100 featuring Spider-man and The Fantastic Four in Karma by Claremont, Miller and Wiacek
https://read-comic.com/marvel-team-up-1972-issue-100/
(04:40) MTU 101 - From January of 1981 Stan Lee Presents Marvel Team-up 101 featuring Spider-man and Nighthawk in To Judge a Nighthawk by DeMattis, Bingham and Espisito
(07:30) MTU 102 - From February Stan Lee Presents Marvel Team-up 102 featuring Spider-man and Doc Samson in Samson and Deliliah by Barr, Springer and Esposito
(09:12) MTU 103 - From March of 1981 Stan Lee Presents Marvel Team Up 103 featuring Spider-Man and Ant-Man in The Assassin Academy by Michelinie, Bingham and Esposito
(14:20) MTU 104 - From April of 1981 Stan Lee Presents Marvel Team-up 104 featuring Hulk and Ka-Zar in Ka-Zar is King by McKenzie, Bingham and Esposito
(15:00) MTU 105 - From May of 1981 Stan Lee Presents Marvel Team-up 105 featuring Hulk and Power Man and Iron FIst in Small Circle of Hate by Barr, Infantino and Esposito
(17:06) MTU 106 - From June of 1981 Stan Lee Presents Marvel Team-up 106 featuring Spider-Man and Captain America in The Savage Sting has the Scorpion by DeFalco, Trimpe and Esposito
(21:17) MTU 107 - From July of 1981 Stan Lee Presents Marvel Team-up 107 featuring Spider-Man and She-Hulk in This Rumor of Revolution by DeFalco, Shooter, Trimpe and Esposito
(22:50) TinkBump Toys 12th Action Figure Collection
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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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
(24:12) Sponsor - B.O.B. home security
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.
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 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.
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!
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.
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 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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