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
Thursday Oct 13, 2022
Thursday Oct 13, 2022
Episode 127 James B and Eddie find two books they enjoy during this 1977 run. Real villains, real sub plots, and real romance! All the makings of a great pair of books.
(01:40) ASM 172
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(12:40) ASM 173
Theme Music by Jeff Kenniston, Sponsor Bassline by Eddie. Wedding planning by Irving Forbush. This Episode Edited by James B using Audacity and Cleanfeed.
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.
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Monday Oct 10, 2022
Monday Oct 10, 2022
Episode 126. James B and Eddie tackle four Marvel Team Ups and they team up with a special mystery reader and writer for the MTU 61 summary. Eddie learns what the QE2 is, and there is a debate if SuperSkrull flies into a ship accidentally or on purpose. Later the cast of Iron Fist crossover with WebHead for a pair of street level issues. Find out which set of books Eddie thinks is just too “far out” by listening right now.
(01:13) MTU 61
(04:33) MTU 62
(11:34) MTU 63
(15:26) MTU 64
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Theme Music by Jeff Kenniston. Most Sound effects and music generously provided royalty free by www.fesliyanstudios.com except for any of the following if used: Car Crash, Laser, Net, Man saying Boo 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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Stay Tuned for our next Let’s Read Spider-Man episode where Eddie and James B cover The Amazing Spider-Man and way more people download the episode!
Saturday Oct 08, 2022
Saturday Oct 08, 2022
Episode 125. James B and Eddie celebrate another “25th” episode with a special mystery version where Eddie and James B try to fool each other with what happens next in the issue. Will James B get them all correct and Eddie get them all wrong? That’s what we think to, but listen to find out
(01:02) Nova 12
(05:20) ASM 177
(14:55) Annual 11 Main Story
(20:24) Annual 11 Second Short Story
(22:47) PSA for Michigan Schools
Theme Music by Jeff Kenniston. Sponsor Bassline by a) Eddie b) Jeff Kenniston or c) Irving Forbush?
Most Sound effects and music generously provided royalty free by www.fesliyanstudios.com except for any of the following if used: Car Crash, Net, Man saying Boo 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 constant laugh is being protested by Aunt May. More updates as we have them.
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Stay Tuned for our next Let’s Read Spider-Man episode where Eddie and James B are back to talk about four MTU issues!
Wednesday Oct 05, 2022
Wednesday Oct 05, 2022
Episode 124. James B and Eddie discuss three more new issues from the new Spider-Man title Peter Parker The Spectacular Spider-Man. Well, we say three new issues, but one is a reprint. Yeah, we can’t believe it either. But the other two books are good, well at least Eddie thinks so. Will you? Our questions from the listeners segment is back and James B breaks down the 70’s sitcom Laverne & Shirley. Get ready for a lot of Morbius!
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(01:28) Issue 6 https://read-comic.com/peter-parker-the-spectacular-spider-man-006/
(03:28) Issue 7 https://read-comic.com/peter-parker-the-spectacular-spider-man-007/
(07:04) Segment - Something you may have missed
(09:39) Issue 8 https://read-comic.com/peter-parker-the-spectacular-spider-man-008/
(17:19) Segment - You’re Not a Nobody You’re a Somebody
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Theme Music by Jeff Kenniston, Sponsor music Falling Free by Fesliyan Studios. This Episode Edited by James B with assistance from Glory Grant who didn't help at all and basically just ate all James B’s snacks.
Most Sound effects and music generously provided royalty free by www.fesliyanstudios.com except for any of the following if used: Pulsating, Door Entering, Net, Gas Leaks, Eerie Flying 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 Irving Forbush saying “Boo”.
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Stay Tuned for our next Let’s Read Spider-Man episode where Eddie and James B do an odd numbered episode which means it’s The Amazing Spider-Man time again with a Bonus 125th Milestone Episode!
Sunday Oct 02, 2022
Sunday Oct 02, 2022
Episode 123 James B and Eddie debate whether The Amazing Spider-Man 169 & 170 are good books or just better than recent books The JJJ photos plotline is resolved. Should lasers be “deadly” is discussed. Eddie shares his knowledge on psychedelic mind control studies.
(00:50) From June of 1977, The Amazing Spider-man number 169 “Confrontation” By Wein, Andru, and Esposito
(11:18) From July of 1977, The Amazing Spider-man number 170 “Madness is all in the Mind!” By Wein, Andru, Giacoia and Esposito
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Theme Music by Jeff Kenniston, Sponsor Bassline by Eddie. Doctored photos created 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 they definitely wouldn’t put a reprint in their new title. Nope, they would not do that…
Friday Sep 30, 2022
Friday Sep 30, 2022
Episode 122. James B and Eddie are joined by new guest Tiffany to talk about The Wasp and the existence of emotional intelligence in Spider-Man comics. Oh and if Spider-Man is wearing a beanie hat. That is also discussed!
(2:41) From July of 1977, Marvel Team-up #59 featuring Spider-man, Yellow Jacket, and the Wasp in “Some say spidey will die by fire…some say by ice” Written by Chris Claremont, Art by John Byrne, ink by Dave Hunt
Equinox returns and attacks Spider-Man, breaking up a tender moment from Hank Pym and Janet Van Dyne.
(7:48) From August of 1977, Marvel Team-up #60 featuring Spider-man and the Wasp in “A matter of Love and Death!” Written by Chris Claremont, Art by John Byrne, ink by Dave Hunt
Jean DeWolff arrives to help capture Equinox but the Wasp only wants revenge. Who will stop her from destroying Equinox. Maybe his mommy?
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Theme Music by Jeff Kenniston, Sponsor music for Tinkbump toys by Zapsplat. This Episode Edited by James B using Audacity and Cleanfeed.
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.
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Monday Sep 26, 2022
Monday Sep 26, 2022
Episode 121. James B and Eddie are joined by new guest, Matt from Mr. Comics to talk about The Amazing Spider-Man 167 & 168.
(2:42) From April of 1977 The Amazing Spider-man #167 “Stalked by the Spider-slayer!” by Wein, Andru, and Esposito.
We open with what appears to be Spider-man being attacked and defeated! But it turns out to be JJJ testing and sighting-in his newest spider slaying robot with the help of its creator, Marla Madison. Whew, that was close.
(9:23) From May of 1977 The Amazing Spider-man #168 in “Murder on the Wind!” by Wein, Andru, and Esposito.
Spider-Man is in trouble! The Will-o’-the-Wisp has hypnotized Spider-man in Rockefeller Square while he holds the envelope containing evidence of his secret identity from JJJ’s office. What are those pictures. How will he escape?!
(19:00) A returning sponsor offers affordable medical services for Eddie’s and his children. Will Eddie take advantage?
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Theme Music by Jeff Kenniston, Sponsor Bassline by Eddie. Tours of New York for Mr. Comics provided by Irving Forbush. This Episode Edited by James B using Audacity and Cleanfeed. Summaries written by Eddie. Spell check handled by the Spider-Slayer.
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.
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Stay Tuned for our next Let’s Read Spider-Man episode in less than seven days where we have another first time guest and we make her suffer through some Marvel Team Up issues.
Friday Sep 23, 2022
Friday Sep 23, 2022
Episode 120. James B and Eddie discuss two more books from the new spin-off Peter Parker the Spectacular Spider-Man featuring the Vulture and The Hitman.
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(01:17) From March of 1977 Peter Parker the Spectacular Spider-man #4 “The Vulture is a Bird of Prey!” written by Archie Goodwin, Penciled by Sal Buscema, Inked Mike Esposito
(06:17) From April of 1977 Peter Parker the Spectacular Spider-man #5 ”Spidery-Kill!” written by Archie Goodwin, Art by Sal Buscema and Mike Esposito
(12:03) Segment - You’re not a nobody, you’re a somebody
(18:13) Paste Pot Petereon Podcast “The Hitman’s Hunting Podcast”
Theme Music by Jeff Kenniston, Summaries by Eddie. Editing by James B.
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Stay Tuned for our next Let’s Read Spider-Man episode where Eddie and James B bring in a new guest to discuss why Joe Robbie is so angry at Spider-Man. See you in less than seven…
Tuesday Sep 20, 2022
Tuesday Sep 20, 2022
Episode 119. James B and Eddie discuss the first comic James B ever owned. Eddie learns what the Spider-sense feels like, Mrs. Connors keeps strong in tough times and it’s snowing in New York which is bad for reptiles but good for Spider-Man.
(02:00) From February of 1977, The Amazing Spider-Man 165 “Stegron Stalks the City” by Wein, Andru and Esposito
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(12:77 From March of 1977 The Amazing Spider-Man 166 “War of the Reptiles-men!” Wein, Andru, and Esposito
Theme Music by Jeff Kenniston. Sponsor Bassline by “Dino Eddie and the Whelps “
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Stay Tuned for our next Let’s Read Spider-Man episode where Eddie and James B are joined by Irving Forbush from his Malibu home to talk about more PPTSSM issues!
Saturday Sep 17, 2022
Saturday Sep 17, 2022
Episode 118. James B and Eddie discuss the first three issues from the new Spider-Man title Peter Parker The Spectacular Spider-Man. Gloria Grant gets a job. Peter’s Camera Breaks. The Tarantula and his pointy shoes are back. Someone nets a civilian. Plus, a new segment is launched and James B gets a new sponsorship which will last for many years.
(02:19) From December of 1976 Peter Parker The Spectacular Spider-man 1 in “Twice Stings the Tarantula!” Written by Gerry Conway, Art by Sal Buscema, Ink by Mike Esposito
(08:01) New Segment “Things I’d Rather See”
(09:07) From January of 1977 Peter Parker The Spectacular Spider-man 2 in “Kraven is the Hunter!” Written by Gerry Conway, Art by Sal Buscema, Ink by Mike Esposito
(15:27) From February of 1977 Peter Parker The Spectacular Spider-man 3 “And There was Lightmaster!” Written by Gerry Conway, Art by Sal Buscema, Ink by Mike Esposito
Theme Music by Jeff Kenniston, Sponsor music Falling Free by Feslyian Studios. This Episode Edited by James B with assistance from Irving Forbush on cow bell effects.
Most Sound effects and music generously provided royalty free by www.fesliyanstudios.com except for any of the following if used: Roars, Meows, Pouring Water, Wolf Sounds, Door Entering, Net, Gas Leaks, 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 constant laugh by the temp company who sent J.Jonah’s last secretary. Contact them if you want to replace Eddie’s laugh.
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Stay Tuned for our next Let’s Read Spider-Man episode where Eddie and James B do an odd numbered episode which means it’s The Amazing Spider-Man time again!