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 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.
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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.
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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!
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
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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.
Check out all the episodes on letsreadspiderman.podbean.com or wherever you get your podcasts!
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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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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…