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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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.
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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?
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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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Tony Orlando and Dawn: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jtDQxJlcUxE
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
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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….
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.
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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.
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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.