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
Sunday Jan 08, 2023
Sunday Jan 08, 2023
Episode 147. James B and Eddie are alone to discuss a four issue run of villains returning back from the dead and Spider-Man doing crazy things such as webbing his own eyes closed while fighting, going to sleep while Aunt May is in danger, and receiving medical help while wearing his mask. Plus Spider-Man faces death a whole lot of times but somehow evades in all these issues. Find out how in this episode of Let’s Read Spider-Man.
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(24:50) A New Cosmetic Line from Vanessa Fisk
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 and Tune in to the next podcast to find out the question everyone wants to know “Is a Marvel Team Up Annual is better or worse than a regular Marvel Team Up book?”
Tuesday Jan 03, 2023
Tuesday Jan 03, 2023
Episode 146. James B and Eddie set a new record covering 9 issues to start 2023 off with a bang! Eddie compares Carrion to the Green Goblin and complains about Swarm. James B is very pleased with Bill Mantlo. Marcy Kane complains about Peter Parker and Eddie questions the hiring process at ESU.
(00:27) Respect Your Elders
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(22:02) Carrion My Wayward Son
Theme Music by Jeff Kenniston. This Episode Edited by James B using Audacity and Cleanfeed. Summaries written by Eddie. Sponsored by the Paste Pot Pete-reon Podcast Network
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Tune in to the next podcast to find out if Aunt May is back from the dead and what “A List” villain will be featured!
Thursday Dec 29, 2022
Thursday Dec 29, 2022
Episode 145. James B and Eddie discuss the first appearance of the Black Cat in The Amazing Spider-Man 194 & 195 after a quick detour into The Fantastic Four 207 where we finally get the confrontation we have all been waiting for before discussing two issues with super flirty battles.
(02:08) From June of 1979 Stan Lee Presents Fantastic Four 207 “Might of the Monocle!” by Marv Wolfman, Sal Buscema and Joe Sinnot
(06:02) From July of 1979 Stan Lee Presents The Amazing Spider-man 194 “Never Let the Black Cat Cross Your Path!” written by Marv Wolf man, illustrated by Keith Pollard and Frank Giacoia
(10:59) From August of 1979 Stan Lee Presents The Amazing Spider-man 195 “Nine Lives has the Black Cat!” by Marv Wolf Man, Illustrated by Keith Pollard and M. Hands
(16:57) A sponsor offers appropriate ways to keep your food safe
Theme Music by Jeff Kenniston, Sponsor Bassline by Eddie. Lunch for Peter provided by Irving Forbush. 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 except for any of the following if used: lasers, Pouring Water, Door Entering, robot and Tea Kettle by https://www.zapsplat.com/, Record Scratch and Jet Take Off by Sound Effects Factory, Sexy Music by BenSound, Goblin Glider by Hollywood Edge, Gameshow music by Misc with permission, and and Eddie's laugh by Eddie.
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Stay Tuned for our next Let’s Read Spider-Man episode where we leave the Amazing Spider-Man and check out PPTSSM where Daredevil and Marcy Kane both give Peter problems, although Eddie keeps talking about the Green Goblin for some reason…
Saturday Dec 24, 2022
Saturday Dec 24, 2022
Episode 144. James B and Eddie are joined by Kevin Ewing for a 7-Issue Marvel Team Up episode. John Belushi continues to be referenced. Peter makes out with a school teacher. Learn how to find the address of Shield HQ and what happens at Kevin’s holiday party all in this action packed episode of Let’s Read Spider-Man!
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(20:40) Sponsor TinkBump Toys 9
(27:04) Segment - It’s Not Shakespeare, it’s Marvel Team Up.
Theme Music by Jeff Kenniston, Summaries by James B. Editing and Effects by James B. Dr. Strange’s “wolfman” makeup and effects by Irving Forbush.
Most Sound effects and music generously provided royalty free by www.fesliyanstudios.com except for any of the following if used: Pouring Water, Wolf Sounds, Door Entering, Cough, Washing Machine and Tea Kettle by https://www.zapsplat.com/ Phone and Ambulance by freesoundslibrary, Record Scratch and Jet Take Off by Sound Effects Factory, Sexy Music by BenSound, Goblin Glider by Hollywood Edge, Gameshow music by Misc with permission,
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Have a Safe and Happy Holiday Season from all your friends at Let’s Read Spider-Man!
Sunday Dec 18, 2022
Sunday Dec 18, 2022
Episode 143. James B and Eddie are joined by Kevin Ewing to discuss 3 issues of The Amazing Spider-Man featuring people who create other people, or pay other people to create other people, or create robots to destroy Spider-Man.
(02:00) From April of 1979 Stan Lee presents Spider-Man in The Amazing Spider-man 191 “Wanted for murder: Spider-man” By Wolfman Pollard and Esposito
(09:55) From May of 1979 Stan Lee presents Spider-Man in The Amazing Spider-Man 192 “24 hours Till Doomsday!’ by Wolfman, Pollard and Mooney
(14:08) From June of 1979 Stan Lee presents Spider-man in the ASM 193 “The Wings of the Fearsome Fly!” By Wolfman, Pollard, and Mooney
(18:50) A mental health sponsor makes a repeat appearance
Theme Music by Jeff Kenniston, Sponsor Bassline by Eddie. Summaries by Eddie. Fly’s Costume Design by Irving Forbush. This Episode Edited by James B.
Most Sound effects and music generously provided royalty free by www.fesliyanstudios.com except for any of the following if used: Squaks, Pouring Water, Wolf Sounds, Door Entering, Cough, Goofy Beeps and Tea Kettle by https://www.zapsplat.com/ Phone and Ambulance by freesoundslibrary, Record Scratch and Jet Take Off by Sound Effects Factory, Sexy Music by BenSound, Goblin Glider by Hollywood Edge, Gameshow music by Misc with permission, and and Eddie's laugh by Eddie.
Check out all the episodes on letsreadspiderman.podbean.com or wherever you get your podcasts!
Check out all the episodes on letsreadspiderman.podbean.com or wherever you get your podcasts.
Check out our live meetup and Discord Channel here https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_mW6htjJUHOzlViEvPQqR-k68tClMGAi85Bi_xrlV7w/edit
Stay Tuned for our next Let’s Read Spider-Man episode where Eddie and James B keep Kevin around just so we can do out “it’s not Shakespeare, it’s Marvel Team Up '' segment.
Thursday Dec 15, 2022
Thursday Dec 15, 2022
Episode 142. James B and Eddie are joined by returning guest Ian to stumble their way through whether Carrion is a reincarnated Green Goblin and how much Daredevil can really help a blind Spidey. Later, Ian and Eddie play a game debating the different forms of Tri-man and we learn Ian’s a hipper kid than expected when his phone notifies him with a Whilhelm Scream.
(00:50) From December of 1978 Peter Parker The Spectacular Spider-man 25 “Carrion, My Wayward Son!” Written by Bill Mantlo, Art by jim mooney, Ink by Frank Springer
(04:18) From January of 1979 Peter Parker the Spectacular Spider-man 26 “Mine Eyes Have seen the Glory” By Mantlo, Mooney, and Springer
(05:20) From February of 1979 Peter Parker the Spectacular Spider-man 27 “The Blind Leading the Blind” Written by Bill Mantlo, Penciled by Frank Miller, and Ink by Frank Springer
Theme Music by Jeff Kenniston, four gameshow questions by Ian. Carrion’s wardrobe by Irving Forbush. This Episode Edited by Eddie using Audacity and Cleanfeed. Summaries written by Eddie.
Most Sound effects and music generously provided royalty free by www.fesliyanstudios.com except for any of the following if used: lasers, Pouring Water, Door Entering, robot and Tea Kettle by https://www.zapsplat.com/, Record Scratch and Jet Take Off by Sound Effects Factory, Sexy Music by BenSound, Goblin Glider by Hollywood Edge, Gameshow music by Misc with permission, and and Ian’s root beer beverages by his parents.
Check out all the episodes on letsreadspiderman.podbean.com or wherever you get your podcasts!
Find the podcasts on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoKSfjDVKvj5C5lkjQvUByA/?sub_confirmation=1 and proudly be one of our first subscribers.
Stay Tuned for our next Let’s Read Spider-Man episode where we leave TriMan PPTSSM books and return to the Amazing Spider-man for a Trio of issues from 191 to 193 featuring James B's favorite. The Spider-Slayer.
Friday Dec 09, 2022
Friday Dec 09, 2022
Episode 141 James B and Eddie debate whether Peter’s Spider-Sense is set off because MJ has a hunky date! The JJJ wife mystery is resolved. Jigsaw sucks, JJJ loves his son and Eddie learns about Cheryl Tiegs.
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Theme Music by Jeff Kenniston, Sponsor Bassline by Eddie. Manwolf controlled by Irving Forbush. 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 except for any of the following if used: lasers, Pouring Water, Door Entering, robot and Tea Kettle by https://www.zapsplat.com/, Record Scratch and Jet Take Off by Sound Effects Factory, Sexy Music by BenSound, Goblin Glider by Hollywood Edge, Gameshow music by Misc with permission, and and Eddie's laugh by Eddie.
Check out all the episodes on letsreadspiderman.podbean.com or wherever you get your podcasts!
Find the podcasts on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoKSfjDVKvj5C5lkjQvUByA/?sub_confirmation=1 and proudly be one of our first subscribers.
With his success editing episode 140, Stay Tuned for our next Let’s Read Spider-Man episode where Eddie is at it again with a special returning guest and James B can take a back seat.
Sunday Dec 04, 2022
Sunday Dec 04, 2022
Episode 140. James B and Eddie are joined by returning guest artist Alexia Lalande to read four Spectacular Spider-man books, examine the art, and ignore the plots. Do you like pretty colors? Let us know!
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(05:16) Eddie Wants a superhero boyfriend.
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(13:20) Alexia makes an artistic dad joke
(20:00) Sponsor - Hypnotized and Robbing Pod
Theme Music by Jeff Kenniston. This Episode Edited by Eddie using Audacity and Cleanfeed. Massages and matchmaking by Irving Forbush. PPtSSM Summaries written by Eddie.
Most Sound effects and music generously provided royalty free by www.fesliyanstudios.com except and https://www.zapsplat.com/, Record Scratch and Jet Take Off by Sound Effects Factory, Sexy Music by BenSound, Goblin Glider by Hollywood Edge, Gameshow music by Misc with permission, and James B’s ornery grunts by James B.
Check out all the episodes on letsreadspiderman.podbean.com or wherever you get your podcasts!
Find the podcasts on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoKSfjDVKvj5C5lkjQvUByA/?sub_confirmation=1 and proudly be one of our first subscribers.
Stay Tuned for our next Let’s Read Spider-Man episode where James B takes back the editing and everyone actually reads the issues...
Tuesday Nov 29, 2022
Tuesday Nov 29, 2022
Episode 139. James B and Eddie read two ASM books but don’t understand the Chameleon’s plan. Please email us and explain. Pretty please. Betty Brant gets a new job. Electro gets sick.
(01:28) The Amazing Spider-man 186
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(14:44) Sponsor - White Dragons’ BBQ Frozen Dinners
Theme Music by Jeff Kenniston, Sponsor Bassline by Eddie. Rabid Rat captured by Irving Forbush. This Episode Edited by James B using Audacity and Cleanfeed. ASM Summaries written by Eddie. Defenders summary by James B.
Most Sound effects and music generously provided royalty free by www.fesliyanstudios.com except for any of the following if used: Lasers, Pouring Water, Multi Web, robot and Tea Kettle by https://www.zapsplat.com/, Record Scratch and Jet Take Off by Sound Effects Factory, Sexy Music by BenSound, Goblin Glider by Hollywood Edge, Gameshow music by Misc with permission, and and Eddie's laugh by Eddie.
Check out all the episodes on letsreadspiderman.podbean.com or wherever you get your podcasts!
Find the podcasts on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoKSfjDVKvj5C5lkjQvUByA/?sub_confirmation=1 and proudly be one of our first subscribers.
Stay Tuned for our next Let’s Read Spider-Man episode where Eddie gets to be in charge of the show, the guest and the editing! Hooray!
Thursday Nov 24, 2022
Thursday Nov 24, 2022
Episode 138. James B and Eddie are joined by Rob Genaurio for an 8 book Thanksgiving episode. James B discusses the Muppets. Eddie finally receives the action figure he has been demanding. Guest Rob believes an entire book was created for one scene with Jon Belushi. Will this episode be the Apple Pie in the sky or is it eight courses of leftovers? Tune in to find out.
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(10:04) Segment - So You’re Saying There’s a Chance
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(22:50) Sponsor TinkBump Toys 8
Theme Music by Jeff Kenniston, Summaries by James B. Editing and Effects by James B.
Most Sound effects and music generously provided royalty free by www.fesliyanstudios.com except for any of the following if used: Pouring Water, Wolf Sounds, Door Entering, Cough, Washing Machine and Tea Kettle by https://www.zapsplat.com/ Phone and Ambulance by freesoundslibrary, Record Scratch and Jet Take Off by Sound Effects Factory, Sexy Music by BenSound, Goblin Glider by Hollywood Edge, Gameshow music by Misc with permission,
Check out all the episodes on letsreadspiderman.podbean.com or wherever you get your podcasts!
Check out Rob’s Magic the Gathering articles at:
https://www.quietspeculation.com/2022/11/big-picture-and-little-details-in-the-brothers-war/
Stay Tuned for our next Let’s Read Spider-Man episode where we go from 8 books to 2 and 3 guests to 2… see you in 5 days and Happy Thanksgiving