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 Aug 04, 2022
Thursday Aug 04, 2022
Episode 107. James B and Eddie disagree which of two issues are better The Amazing Spider-man 154 or The Amazing Spider-Man 155.
(01:22) From March of 1976 the Amazing Spider-man number 154 in “The Sandman Always Strikes Twice” Written by Len Wein, Art by Sal Buscema, and ink by Mike Esposito
A woman stops Spider-Man from beating a criminal to death. Spider-Man fights the Sandman and is almost killed by a laser.
(10:04) From April of 1976 the Amazing Spider-man number 155 in “Whodunit!” by Wein, Buscema, and Esposito
Spider-man has to solve a murder after narrowing down the killer to three questionable suspects. Once again, he is almost killed by a laser (good thing it wasn’t a gas attack).
(17:00) A sponsor provides an opportunity to always know the answer to your most important questions
Theme Music by Jeff Kenniston, Sponsor Bassline by Eddie “Laser” Beam. Programming of the W.H.O computer by Irving Forbush. This Episode Edited by James B with assistance from Weasel Jack.
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Stay Tuned for our next Let’s Read Spider-Man episode where we finally break down an Annual again (weak applause)!
Tuesday Aug 02, 2022
Tuesday Aug 02, 2022
Episode 106. James B and Eddie discuss two issues of Marvel Team Up with Doctor Doom and one issue of The Amazing Spider-Man with Harry acting goofy and a father with some tough decisions.
(01:22) From March of 1976 Marvel Team-Up 43 featuring Spider-man and Dr. Doom in “A Past Gone Mad!” Written by Mantlo, Art by Sal Buscema and Mike Esposito
Dr. Doom has suddenly appeared in 1692 to confront the Dark Rider as Vision, Spider-man, and Cotton Mather look on. Doom quickly dispatches a menicial Mather while the Dark Rider sicks his overgrown housecat on Spidey and Vision. The Dark Rider then goes into detail about Victor Von Doom’s magic witch mother and failed experiments to journey into other realities in part 3 of this tale.
(04:52) From April of 1976 Marvel Team-Up 44 featuring Spider-man and Moondragon in “Death in the Year Before Yesterday!” Written by Mantlo, Art by Sal Buscema and Mike Esposito
Moondragon has had haunting dreams since Wanda and Vision vanished recently. She comes upon the same hex orb that the distressed Scarlet Witch sent to Spider-man two issues ago. It teleports her to 1692 Salem where she sees the Dark Rider siphoning energy off the unconscious Scarlet Witch, Vision, Spider-man and Dr Doom in the conclusion of this saga!
(11:59) From February of 1976 The Amazing Spider-man in “The Longest Hundred Yards!” Written by Len Wein and Art by Rosss Andru and Inker Mike Espositio
Harry is a Goofball. MJ gets mad at Peter. Ned Leeds is hanging around in this strange one-off story.
(22:46) A Sponsor makes a second return and Eddie actually agrees to buy something.
Theme Music by Jeff Kenniston, Sponsor Bassline by Eddie “Cotton” Mather.. Moondragon’s Hair and Makeup by Irving Forbush. This Episode Edited by James B with assistance from some habitual offenders.
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 Eddie.
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Stay Tuned for our next Let’s Read Spider-Man episode where it’s just like old times, Eddie and James B and two issues of The Amazing Spider-Man.
Saturday Jul 30, 2022
Saturday Jul 30, 2022
Episode 105. James B and Eddie and Sara Pezel discuss one issue of The Amazing Spider-Man and the first two issues of the Salem Witch Storyline from Marvel Team Up 41 and 42.
Also, Eddie and James B and Sara debate which book was best Did the Mayor make the right call? Is Eddie a witch? What is Socotash?
(02:00) Marvel Team Up 41
(05:26) Marvel Team Up 42
(12:17) The Amazing Spider-Man 152
(23:35) A New Sponsor Joins the Show with an affordable product
Theme Music by Jeff Kenniston, Sponsor Bassline by "Reverend Eddie and the Salem Lot". “Methinks this witchery goes too far when it doth keep a man from his board and bed!” line written by Irving Forbush. This Episode Edited by James B with assistance from John Proctor.
Most Sound effects and music generously provided royalty free by www.fesliyanstudios.com except for any of the following if used: Angry People, Teleporting, Thwips, 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's daughter's dad.
Check out all the episodes on letsreadspiderman.podbean.com or wherever you get your podcasts! You can also reach out to us on Twitter @letsreadspidey
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Thursday Jul 28, 2022
Thursday Jul 28, 2022
Episode 104. James B and Eddie are joined by frequent guest Sara Pezel of the Daily Spider Panel to talk about Marvel Team Up 39 & 40 with a special appearance of the Sandman.
(2:02) From November of 1975, Marvel Team-up 39 featuring Spider-man and the Human Torch in “”Any Number can Slay!” writer Bill Mantlo, Art by Sal Buscema and mike Esposito
Which of the following will die in this book: A pigeon, a member of the enforcers, or the ghost of a long dead villain? Listen and find out!
(8:46) From December of 1975, Marvel Team-up 40 featuring Spider-man and the Sons of the Tiger in “Murders Better the Second Time Around!” writer Bill Mantlo, Art by Sal Buscema and Mike Esposito
A new group of kung fu kids join the fray while the Human Torch flies away. Is he off to get a hot dog, or a hot date?
(16:04) A sponsor offers a great educational service for Eddie’s children
(27:00) See Sara’s collection of Spider-Man stuff at
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xLX3fXKHVxs
Theme Music by Jeff Kenniston, Sponsor Bassline by Friendly Frank Eddie. Hot Dogs provided to guests 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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Stay Tuned for our next Let’s Read Spider-Man episode where we do more Marvel Team Ups and have our first 4 voice “It’s Not Shakespeare” segment.
Friday Jul 22, 2022
Friday Jul 22, 2022
Episode 103. James B and Eddie discuss three issues of Marvel Team Up with #DrunkPete participant Kevin Ewing.
In this episode we discuss shield agents, how long plane flights take, questionable book covers and giving super villains more power to use against you.
(02:20) Marvel Team Up 36
(11:04) Marvel Team Up 37
(17:36) Marvel Team Up 38
(23:22) A New Sponsor Joins the Show
Theme Music by Jeff Kenniston, Sponsor Bassline by Eddie with his homage to the Monster Mash. Frankenstein’s outfit provided by Irving Forbush. This Episode Edited by James B with assistance from the Invisible Man.
Most Sound effects and music generously provided royalty free by www.fesliyanstudios.com except for any of the following if used: Bird Squaks, Web Shots, 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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Join us live on July 25th, 2022 at 8:00 ET for a special celebration. Check out episode 100 for more details.
Monday Jul 18, 2022
Monday Jul 18, 2022
Episode 102. James B and Eddie tackle three Marvel Team Up issues with some help from Steven Tatum to discuss the role of penitentiaries, women, and meteors from NASA in Spider-Man 1975. Plus who is Jeremiah the Prophet and will he destroy the world with his sinister plan!
Theme Music by Jeff Kenniston, Sponsor Bassline by Eddie the Defender. Minor diversions for Jeremiah the Prophet provided by Irving Forbush. This Episode Edited by James B.
(02:11) Marvel Team Up 33
(07:49) Repeat Sponsor gets Eddie excited
(11:39) Marvel Team Up 34
(19:50) Marvel Team Up 35
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Stay Tuned for our next Let’s Read Spider-Man episode where Eddie and I will be joined by Kevin Ewing to help us understand if Spider-Man is really going to battle Frankenstein's Monster???
Thursday Jul 14, 2022
Thursday Jul 14, 2022
Episode 101. James B and Eddie discuss three issues of The Amazing Spider-Man and the conclusion of the Jackal and “Gwen Stacy returns” storylines.
Also, Eddie and James B debate cloning and which book was best Eddie discusses his top two favorite villain costumes and James B discusses how his ancestor appears in a Spider-Man comic!
(00:50) The Amazing Spider-Man 149
(10:54) The Amazing Spider-Man 150
(15:57) The Amazing Spider-Man 151
(23:20) A New Sponsor Joins the Show
Theme Music by Jeff Kenniston, Sponsor Bassline by Eddie with assistance from Guy Lombardo. Shocker’s outfit provided by Irving Forbush. This Episode Edited by James B with assistance from James B’s clone.
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's Clone.
Check out all the episodes on letsreadspiderman.podbean.com or wherever you get your podcasts! You can also reach out to us on Twitter @letsreadspidey
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Join us live on July 25th, 2022 at 8:00 ET for a special celebration. Check out episode 100 for more details.
Monday Jul 11, 2022
Monday Jul 11, 2022
Episode 100. James B and Eddie have put out 100 episodes. Time to do something different. They reflect on episodes 1-50 including rehashing 11 clips and updating their thoughts on those moments. Other memorable moments for the books and the show are discussed. Some other milestones not mentioned in this episode include:
Total days of Podcasting: 320
Average time between Podcast releases: 3.2 days
Total number of books read/podcasted: 203
Total different guests appearing on the show: 16
Number of shows that are 30 minutes or more: 0
Total number of different sound effects used: 157
We will be back next week with the regular format but we hope you enjoy this special episode. Oh and trust us, this "clip show" was more work than a regular podcast so hopefully you enjoy it!
Theme Music by Jeff Kenniston, Sponsor Bassline by Eddie. Zoom party idea 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: 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 Eddie and I conclude the Jackal / Clone Saga.
Friday Jul 08, 2022
Friday Jul 08, 2022
Episode 99. James B and Eddie discuss two issues of The Amazing Spider-Man and the relevant and related Giant Size Spider-Man 5 as the Jackal and “Gwen Stacy returns” story continues.
Also, Eddie and James B debate the “real hero” of Giant Size Spider-Man 5. Eddie discusses his favorite fight scene of all time. James B explains why Giant Size Spider-Man 5 is the best of the Giant Size books.
(01:38) Giant Size Spider-Man 5
(05:23) The Amazing Spider-Man 147
(08:09) The Amazing Spider-Man 148
(12:53) A Social Media App for all occasions
Theme Music by Jeff Kenniston, Sponsor Bassline by Eddie Billboards provided 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! You can also reach out to us on Twitter @letsreadspidey
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Monday Jul 04, 2022
Monday Jul 04, 2022
Episode 98. James B and Eddie discuss four Spider-Man issues with back talk from the Scorpion and talking backwards from a Marvel Team Up villain. Other highlights include Peter going crazy, Aunt May yelling, Wyatt Wingfoot going even Crazier and a lot of broken glass.
(01:04) Marvel Team Up 31 Spider-Man and Iron Fist vs. Drom the Backwards Man
(05:53) Marvel Team Up 32 Human Torch and Son of Satan vs. Dryminextes
(07:30) The Amazing Spider-man no. 145 in “Gwen Stacy is alive… and well…?!” Gerry Conway, Ross Andru, Giacoia and Hunt.
(14:00) The Amazing Spider-man no. 146 in “”Scorpion… … Where is Thy Sting?” written by Gerry Conway, art by Ross Andru, embellished by J. Romita and the gang
(20:04) A Sponsor joins us offering many different services
Theme Music by Jeff Kenniston, Sponsor Bassline by Eddie Back Talk provided 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! You can also reach out to us on Twitter @letsreadspidey
Find the podcasts on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoKSfjDVKvj5C5lkjQvUByA/?sub_confirmation=1 and proudly be one of our first subscribers.