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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Saturday Sep 10, 2022
Saturday Sep 10, 2022
Episode 117. James B and Eddie discuss two books from the main Spider-Man title “The Amazing Spider-Man” featuring The Kingpin. Three of these topics are also discussed on the show, and one is fake, can you spot the fake topic before listening? The Band Poison, The Fast Food chain Wendy’s, The Movie Indiana Jones and the Crystal Skull, and The TV Show Squid Game. Listen to see if you are correct!
(02:26) From December of 1977 The Amazing Spider-Man 163 "all the kingpins men" by Wein, Andru, and Esposito
(05:45) Segment - The Complicated Ladies of Peter Parker’s Life
(11:18) From January of 1978 the Amazing Spider-man #164 “Deadline” by Wein, Andru, and Esposito
(22:00) Sponsor with a new phone plan
Theme Music by Jeff Kenniston, Sponsor Bassline was electrically played by Eddie. Irving Forbush supplied pigs in a blanket to the cast and crew of this episode. This Episode Edited by James B with assistance from Vanessa Fisk.
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, Cough, 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, Squid Game type music from Pond5 and and Eddie's constant laugh by Doc Connors who is yet to find a cure.
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Stay Tuned for our next Let’s Read Spider-Man episode where Eddie and James B do what podcaster has ever dared do, begin podcasting about the comic Peter Parker the Spectacular Spider-Man!
Monday Sep 05, 2022
Monday Sep 05, 2022
Episode 116. James B and Eddie tackle four Marvel Team Ups featuring Adam Warlock, Daredevil, Black Widow and Ghost Rider. James B debuts yet another new segment called “The Highlight of this Issue” and Eddie declares he has finally found the perfect Marvel Team Up issue, and by perfect he means “worst”
(01:29) From March of 1977 Marvel Team-up 55 featuring Spider-man and Warlock in “Spider, Spider on the Moon!” Written by Bill Mantlo, Art by John Byrne, Ink by Dave Hunt
(06:08) From April of 1977 Marvel Team-up 56 featuring Spider-man and Daredevil in “Double Danger at the Daily Bugle!” by Mantlo, Buscema, and Hunt
(09:08) From May of 1977 Marvel Team-up 57 featuring Spider-man and the Black Widow in “When Slays the Silver Samurai!” Authored by Claremont, Art by Sal Buscema and Dave Hunt
(16:45) From June of 1977 Marvel Team-up 58 featuring Spider-man and Ghost Rider in Panic On Pier One!” Authored by Chris Claremont, Art by Sal Buscema and P. Marcos
(21:17) A new sponsor that helps podcasters
Theme Music by Jeff Kenniston, Sponsor Bassline by Eddie. The Stranger’s name suggested 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.
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Stay Tuned for our next Let’s Read Spider-Man episode where the Kingpin returns for a two part shocker where he kills Spider-Man… sort of…
Friday Sep 02, 2022
Friday Sep 02, 2022
Episode 115. James B and Eddie tackle two Amazing Spider-Man issues featuring the X-man Nightcrawler. The Punisher thinks Nightcrawler or Spidey are sullying his name by impersonating his kill style, Spidey and Nightcrawler think the Punisher is killing innocent people, Spidey thinks Nightcrawler is a bad guy and still wants to fight him but worst of all James B wants MJ to break up with Peter!
(01:30) From October of 1976 The Amazing Spider-man 161 “and the Nightcrawler came prowling, prowling” By Wein, Andru, Esposito
(02:57) Wait, are you the bad guy here, or am I?
(07:44) From November of 1976 The Amazing Spider-man 162 “Let the Punisher fit the Crime!” by Wein, Andru, and Esposito
(19:22) Job Opportunity Sponsor to earn some extra cash this holiday season
Theme Music by Jeff Kenniston, Sponsor Bassline by Eddie. Hot Dogs boiled by Irving Forbush. This Episode Edited by Eddie with embellishment from 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.
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Next episode we talk about Saturday Night Live, four Marvel Team Ups and our most important sponsor of the year. See you soon!
Sunday Aug 28, 2022
Sunday Aug 28, 2022
Episode 114. James B and Eddie tackle four Marvel Team Ups featuring Captain America and the Hulk. Eddie names his third favorite person to have tea with, a Marvel Team Up requires the longest editor note of all time, and Eddie learns about the late John Belushi.
(01:12) From December of 1976 Stan Lee Presents Marvel Team Up 52 featuring Spider-Man and Captain America in “The Trial of the Wraith” by Mantlo, Buscema and Esposito
(04:46) From December of 1976 Stan Lee Presents Marvel Team Up Annual 1 featuring Spider-Man and the Uncanny X-Men in “The Lords of Light and Darkness” by Mantlo, Buscema and Esposito
(07:25) From January of 1977 Stan Lee Presents Spider-Man and the Hulk together in Marvel Team Up 53 “Nightmare in New Mexico” by Bill Mantlo, John Bryne and Frank Giacoia
(10:47) From February of 1977 Stan Lee Presents Marvel Team Up 54 featuring Spider-Man and the Hulk in “Spider in the Middle!” by Mantlo, Byrne and Esposito
(15:45) Eddie pushes hard in support of a Sponsor
Theme Music by Jeff Kenniston, Sponsor Bassline by Eddie. Hulk’s acting coach - Irving Forbush. This Episode Edited by Eddie and Embellished 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.
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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 Spider-Man encounters a character Eddie dressed up for on Halloween, here’s a hint, it wasn’t the Punisher…
Friday Aug 26, 2022
Friday Aug 26, 2022
Episode 113. James B and Eddie discuss two books from the flagship title The Amazing Spider-Man. A new segment is launched. A sponsor returns after Eddie disparaged them over 100 episodes ago.
(01:29) From August of 1976 The Amazing Spider-man 159 in “Arm-in-Arm-in-Arm-in-Arm-in-Arm-in-Arm with Doctor Octopus” Written by Wein, Illustrated by Andru, Embellished by Esposito, with wolfman cooking and bottle washing
(03:39) Segment “Things I’d Rather See”
(06:52) From September of 1976 The Amazing Spider-man 160 “My killer, the Car!” Written by Wein, Illustrated by Andru, Embellished by Esposito, and Irving Forbush as Head Mechanic
(14:29) No job too big or small for this repair store
Theme Music by Jeff Kenniston, Sponsor Bassline was Tinkered with by Eddie. Irving Forbush will be starring in the next Herbie the Love Bug Movie (2023 release).. This Episode Edited by James B with assistance from Marie Osmond.
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, Cough, 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 are alone to talk about a whole bunch of Marvel Team Ups from 1977
Tuesday Aug 23, 2022
Tuesday Aug 23, 2022
Episode 112. James B and Eddie bring in two guests from the past to discuss two issues with alternate pasts, or is that alternate futures? See this is why we need Dana and Ian…
(02:37) From December of 1980 What if no 24 “What if Gwen Stacy had lived?” Written by Tony Isabella, Art by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia
(10:23) From December of 1981 What if 30 “What if Spider-Man’s clone survived?” Written by Bill Flanagan, Art by Rich Buckler, Jim Mooney, and Pablo Marcos
(19:50) Eddie gets a second chance at a great sponsor and a great life
Theme Music by Jeff Kenniston, What If The Sponsor was Eddie?. What if Irving Forbush had lived?. This Episode Edited by James B with assistance from The Watcher who saw into the past and cleaned up some editing issues. What if Ian had a Twitter? What if Dana wasn’t a scientist?
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, 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 constant laugh by various artists.
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Stay Tuned for our next Let’s Read Spider-Man episode where Eddie and James B are alone to talk about The Amazing Spider-Man 159 and 160.
Thursday Aug 18, 2022
Thursday Aug 18, 2022
Episode 111. James B and Eddie are joined by Board Game Designer Gordon, to discuss two issues of The Amazing Spider-Man with Doctor Octopus and Hammerhead.
(01:57) From June of 1976 the Amazing Spider-man 157 in “the Ghost that Haunted Octopus!” written by Len Wein, Illustrated by Ross Andru, Delineated by Mike Esposito, with Marv Wolfman as the pedestrian.
(09:13) A New Fast Food Sponsor
(11:30) From July of 1976 the Amazing Spider-man 158 in “Hammerhead is out!” by Wein, Andru, and Esposito
Theme Music by Jeff Kenniston, Sponsor Bass by Eddie. Sponsor Drumsticks of the Chicken variety cooked by Irving Forbush. This Episode Edited by James B with assistance from Hammerhead’s Ghost who saw into the future and cleaned up some editing issues.
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, 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 constant laugh by various artists.
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Gordon’s Board Game: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/334781/keepers-questar
Stay Tuned for our next Let’s Read Spider-Man episode where Eddie and James B are joined by two separate guests because we wanted things to be really complicated
Monday Aug 15, 2022
Monday Aug 15, 2022
Episode 110. James B and Eddie discuss four issues of Marvel Team Up with Iron Man and Dr. Strange joining Spider-Man and a new police captain to solve another mystery.
(01:06) From August of 1976 Stan Lee Presents Marvel Team Up 48 featuring Spider-Man and Iron Man together in “A Fine Night for Dying” by Mantlo, Buscema and Esposito
Iron Man is blaming Spidey for the explosion when we are interrupted with the first appearance of Captain Jean DeWolffe. She tells them to stop fighting and enlists the two heroes to help on a case.
(03:40) From September of 1976 Stan Lee Presents Marvel Team Up 49 featuring Spider-Man and Iron Man together in “Madness is all in the mind” by Mantlo, Buscema and Esposito
The Wraith is playing mind games with Spider-Man. He doesn’t know why his Spider sense doesn’t work and why he is seeing things that are not there.
(06:27) From October of 1976 Stan Lee Presents Marvel Team Up 50 featuring Spider-Man and Doctor Strange together in “A Fine Night for Dying” by Mantlo, Buscema and Esposito
Spider-Man asks Doctor Strange if he could use his powers to check if Jean DeWolff’s brother Brian really died two years ago in an ambush. Meanwhile Iron Man bids Jean adieu to check on a lead while she has a lead of her own and is determined to prove that her dad Phillip is The Wraith.
(11:10) From November of 1976 Stan Lee Presents Marvel Team Up 51 featuring Spider-Man and Iron Man together in “The Trial of the Wraith” by Mantlo, Buscema and Esposito
The case goes to trial with Nick Fury, Charles Xavier, Matt Murdock and Moondragon cameos.
(15:09) Eddie gets political and takes a stand when hearing our political sponsor
Theme Music by Jeff Kenniston, Sponsor Wraithline by Eddie. DeWolff’s roadster washed and waxed by Irving Forbush. This Episode Edited by James B with assistance from Dr. Strange who saw into the past and cleaned up some editing issues.
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, 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 constant laugh by various artists.
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Stay Tuned for our next Let’s Read Spider-Man episode where Eddie and James B are joined by our first new guest in twenty five episodes to discuss two issues of, you guessed it, The Amazing Spider-Man!
Friday Aug 12, 2022
Friday Aug 12, 2022
Episode 109. James B and Eddie discuss The Amazing Spider-Man 156 plus the first ever “What if” issue featuring two of Marvel’s flagship heroes. Eddie talks about Aunt May's relationship with Doctor Octopus. There is a Wheatcakes debate and Spider-Man gets taken down by a drunk old lady.
(01:00) From May of 1976 ASM 156 in “On a Clear Day, you can see… The Mirage!” Author Len Wein, Illustrator Ross Andru, and delineator Mike Esposito
Peter, MJ, JJJ, Joe Robbie and family, Aunt May, Anna Watson, Liz Allen, Flash, and Harry all head over to the long anticipated wedding ceremony for Ned and Betty.
(10:03) Can you guess the sponsor?
(12:34) From February of 1977 What If #1 in “What if Spider-man had Joined the Fantastic Four?” Conceived, written, and edited by Roy Thomas, Art by Jim Craig and Pablo Marcos
The Watcher spins us into an alternate dimension back to Spider-man issue 1 where Spidey goes to the FF to see if he can join the crew. When He finds out it’s a non profit he leaves BUT THIS TIME Sue Storm calls him back
Theme Music by Jeff Kenniston, Sponsor Bassline by Eddie and the Fantastic Five. The Watcher’s Big and Tall Man Wardrobe provided by Irving Forbush. This Episode Edited by Eddie with sound effects and finishing touches added by James B
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, 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 Paranoid Doc Ock.
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Stay Tuned for our next Let’s Read Spider-Man episode for the first appearance of Captain Jean DeWolff and probably a bunch of complaining from Eddie.
Monday Aug 08, 2022
Monday Aug 08, 2022
Episode 108. James B and Eddie discuss three issues of Marvel Team Up and Annual 10. This sounds like a disaster. Will it be? Can the Thing swim or is he too heavy? Is J.Jonah Jameson trying to create a new Superhero? Does anyone know the names of the villains in the first two books covered in this episode? For all these answers, listen and find out!
(00:57) From May of 1976 Marvel Team-Up 45 featuring Spider-man and Killraven in “Future-Shock!” Written by Bill Mantlo, Art Sal Buscema and Mike Eposito
(02:38) From June of 1976 Marvel Team-Up 46 featuring Spider-man and Deathlok “Am I now or Have I ever Been?” Written by Bill Mantlo, Art Sal Buscema and Mike Eposito
(06:20) From July of 1976 Marvel Two In One 17 featuring Spider-man and The Thing in “This City – Afire” Written by Bill Mantlo, Art Sal Buscema and Mike Eposito
(08:12) From July of 1976 Marvel Team-Up 47 Featuring Spider-man and The Thing in “I have to Fight the Basilisk!” Written by Bill Mantlo, Art Ron Wilson, ink by Dan Adkins
(12:01) From 1976 The Amazing Spider-man in King-Size Annual 10 written by Bill Mantlo, Art Gil Kane, Ink by Giacoia and Esposito
(22:46) A return sponsor offers a year long subscription
Theme Music by Jeff Kenniston, Sponsor Bassline by Eddie “Killlock” Deathraven. Basil Elk’s Hair and Makeup by Irving Forbush. This Episode Edited by James B with assistance from some kids with laser cubes.
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, Cough, Web Thwips 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 where Eddie is supposed to be trying his hand at editing….