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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Thursday Jun 30, 2022
Thursday Jun 30, 2022
Episode 97. James B and Eddie are joined by a returning guest from down under, Super Marcey, to discuss 2 issues of The Amazing Spider-Man and at the end the boys squeeze in a Giant Size Spider-Man as a bonus!
(02:33) From April 1975 The Amazing Spider-man no 143 “And the wind cries: Cyclone!” by Conway, Andru, Giacoia and Hunt
Spidey keeps thinking he sees Gwen but shrugs it off as lingering Mysterio side effects. While snooping around the Bugle as Spidey and then Peter to figure out what happened to JJJ, Joe Robbie takes him to lunch to show him a ransom note from Paris! Joe decides to take Peter to Paris with him along with the ransom. Just before Peter takes off from the airport he gets a huge smooch from MJ!
(07:14) From May 1975 The Amazing Spider-man no. 144 “The Delusion Conspiracy” by Conway, Andru, Giacoia and Hunt
Spidey is searching the streets of Paris for the recently kidnapped Joe Robbie and JJJ! With nothing to show for his effort he returns to his hotel room to give Aunt May a call. Aunt May is doing splendid until she gets off the phone and heads out for a walk with Anna Watson. Outside she sees a girl that causes her to think she’s lost her mind!
(13:59) So You’re Saying There’s a Chance
(17:56) A new sponsor impresses the guest offering top notch protection
(23:25) From April 1974 Giant Size Spider-man 4 featuring the Punisher in “To Sow the Seeds of Death’s Day!” by Gerry Conway, Ross Andru, and Mike Esposito
Web-slinging through the city, Spider-Man answers the call of a woman on the verge of being kidnapped by masked thieves. Spider-Man manages to fight most of them off, however, when one tries to get the drop on him from behind, he's shot from a sniper's bullet fired by the Punisher.
Theme Music by Jeff Kenniston, Sponsor Bassline by Eddie. Cyclone’s translations by Irving Forbush. This Episode Edited by James B. Summary of Giant Size Spider-Man 4 contains selections from marvel.fandom.com.
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 Eddie and James B see Aunt May be really mean to a villain and a listener sends in an audio clip!
Monday Jun 27, 2022
Monday Jun 27, 2022
Episode 96. James B and Eddie are joined by returning guest and something-of-a-scientist, Dana to discuss 4 issues of Marvel Team Up and The Amazing Spider-Man.
(1:58) From January of 1975 Marvel Team Up 29 featuring the Human Torch and Ironman in ”Beware the coming of Infinitus! Or How can you Stop the Reincarnated Man?” Written by Gerry Conway, Art Jim Mooney, Ink Vince Colletta
The Human Torch answers a distress call from Tony Stark in Detroit. There Iron Man and the torch solve a series of murders and a seeming threat to Tony’s life. A batty villain named Infinitus is causing all the mayhem, will they be able to stop him?
(2:54) So You’re Saying There’s a Chance
(6:03) From February of 1975 Spider-man and The Falcon in Marvel Team-Up “All That Glitters is Gold” Author Gerry Conway, Art Jim Mooney, Ink Vinnie Colletta
Hooray, a Marvel Team Up with Spider-Man. We open with Spidey saving his new neighbor, Gloria Grant, from a trio of hooligans. Turns out one of them is her cousin, Ramon, and she has Spidey bring them up to her apartment. Ramon wakes and attempts to attack Gloria and Spidey again. Now what will they do?
(6:33) It’s Not Shakespeare, It’s Marvel Team Up
(12:30) A Top Selling Toy Sponsor makes a third appearance
(16:04) From February of 1974 The Amazing Spider-man no 141 “the Man’s Name Appears to be… Mysterio!” Authored by Gerry Conway, Art by Ross Andru, Ink By F. Giacoia & D. Hunt
We begin with the off-beat Spider mobile being driven by Spider-Man as he feels it will help him track the Jackal. After a Steve McQueen maneuver to avoid the cops he manages to drive off a pier and has to walk home because his web shooters are soaked through.
(20:28) From March of 1975, The Amazing Spider-man no 142 “Dead Man’s Bluff” Written by Gerry Conway, Art by Ross Andru , Embellishers F. Giacoia & D. Hunt.
While Spidey ponders the fragility of his mind and his badly injured hands Mysterio reappears! But Spidey only seems to find a mocking mirage of the villain. Also, Gloria invites MJ and Peter to a party she’s having and we move across town to the Daily Bugle where JJJ is happy, very happy.
Theme Music by Jeff Kenniston, Sponsor Bassline by Eddie. Gloria Grant’s Hair and Makeup 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 Eddie and James B keep reading about the Jackal, waiting for the big reveal!
Friday Jun 24, 2022
Friday Jun 24, 2022
Episode 95. James B and Eddie discuss two issues in which the villains have very elaborate plans which go awry.
(01:20) From Jan of 1975, Giant-Size Spider-man and Doc Savage in “The Yesterday Connection!” by Gerry Conway, Ross Andru and Mike Espisito.
In 1934 in Giant Size Spider-Man 3, Time Traveler Desinna explains to Doc Savage and his crew that she’s a time traveler from a parallel universe and that a phantom that fought Spidey was an evil energy construction of a scientist named Tarros about to arrive in 1934.
Meanwhile In 2022 James B and Eddie explain what they like and don’t like about this book.
(8:40) From January 1975 The Amazing Spider-man no. 140 in “...And one will fall!” by Gerry Conway, Ross Andru, F. Giacoia and D. Hunt.
To start this book we recall Peter Parker’s capture by The Jackal and The Grizzly. The Jackal has put a mechanical trap onto Peter’s forearm to act as a homing device. Through a radio speaker in the device, he tells Peter it will disintegrate his arm if he takes it off.
(09:58) New Segment as Listeners Send in Questions and we answer them
(15:47) A sponsor offers a great product to help people who lose things, Eddie buys three
Theme Music by Jeff Kenniston, Sponsor Bassline by Eddie. Jackhammer for Eddie 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 Jun 20, 2022
Monday Jun 20, 2022
Episode 94. Eddie and James B are joined by Mike from @MultiverseofBad to discuss Marvel Team Up 28.
(2:13) From December of 1974, Stan Lee Presents Marvel Team-Up 28 Featuring Spider-man and Hercules in “the City Stealers!” Author Gerry Conway, Art Jim Mooney, Ink Vince Colletta
Hercules is looking for the source of am earthquake when he rips the ground open and sees a huge robot with a ground boring device He and Spider-Man are taken underground where one of the robots reveals to Spidey that they are cutting Manhattan island loose so that they can drag it out to sea with a nuclear submarine and ransom the island for 2 billion dollars. Yes, this is 616 Spider-Man.
(3:57) I Remember It Differently
(6:20) So You're Saying There's A Chance
(11:11) It's Not Shakespeare, It's Marvel Team Up
(16:30) Sponsor
Theme Music by Jeff Kenniston, Sponsor Bassline by Eddie. Huge chain 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.
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Friday Jun 17, 2022
Friday Jun 17, 2022
Episode 93. Eddie and James B discuss a Marvel Team Up that is better than the main ASM issue published in the same month.
(01:09) From November of 1974, Stan Lee Presents MTU 27 featuring Spider-Man and the Hulk in "A friend in need" by Len Wein, Jim Mooney and Frank Giacoia. Spidey’s being shot at! He gets away and hops in a sedan.
(03:00) So You're Saying There's a Chance - Why does the Chamelon carry a Rick Jones Mask?
(11:03) From December of 1974, The Amazing Spider-man 139 “Day of the Grizzly!” by Gerry Conway, Ross Andru, F. Giacoia & D. Hunt. Spidey’s swinging about town rehashing some of his perpetual problems when he finds Liz. After some Liz flattery, the pair head to check out an apartment.
(15:15) Returning Sponsor with same great product
Some old segments appear to fill the time
(18:32) Summary
(20:09) Favorite Panel
(20:38) Check The Mail
(21:00) Complicated Ladies of Peter Parker's Life
Theme Music by Jeff Kenniston, Sponsor Bassline by Eddie Chamelon mask of Irving Forbush 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.
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Tuesday Jun 14, 2022
Tuesday Jun 14, 2022
Episode 92. James B and Eddie are joined by Marvel Historian and Spider-Fan Travis Bow to tell them what crazy thing happened when Marvel published The Amazing Spider-Man 138
(1:44) From Sept of 1974, Stan Lee Presents MTU 25, Spider-man and Daredevil in “Three into Two Won’t Go!” Written by Len Wein, Art by Jim Mooney & Frank Giacoia
Spidey’s lackadaisical reading the latest issue of “Crazy” when a cat dressed cat burglar tiptoes by. The two tangle until Daredevil shows up to fight… Spider-man! What is going on?
(3:48) A new segment: It’s Not Shakespeare, it’s Marvel Team-Up
(8:48) From October of 1974, Stan Lee Presents MTU 26 featuring the Human Torch and Thor in “The Fire This Time…!” Written by Len Wein, Art Jim Mooney
The Human Torch finds a Lava man named Molto who tells Thor that the Lava witch doctor, Jinku, stole the Mole Man’s machine capable of erupting the world’s volcanoes. Although Jinku manages a clever ruse, he and his lava people are eventually defeated in battle involving 100,000s of combatants and return to their lava home.
(9:50) Stan Lee Presents From November of 1974 The Amazing Spider-man 138, “Madness means… the Mindworm!” Written by Gerry Conway, Art by Ross Andru, Inked by Frank Giacoia & D. Hunt. Editor Roy Thomas
Peter is going to live with Flash Thompson but the biggest problem with Flash’s place is that the Mindworm lives in the same apartment complex and with practiced psychic powers he hypnotizes the residents of the whole apartment!
(18:28) A sponsor returns to the podcast
Theme Music by Jeff Kenniston, Sponsor Bassline by Eddie. Mindworm’s bathing suit byIrving 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 Eddie and I talk about the Hulk because for some reason he’s around again.
Wednesday Jun 08, 2022
Wednesday Jun 08, 2022
Episode 91. James B and Eddie discuss two 1974 issues with tough decisions for ol’ webhead.
(1:59) In the Amazing Spider-man 137 “The Green Goblin Strikes!” We open with the Goblin attacking an “Atomic Industries” truck and stealing a small metal cylinder which he uses to create a traumatic triple jeopardy for Spidey.
(16:02) Giant-Size Spider-man and Master of Kung Fu in “Masterstroke!” Spiderman stops a robbery but these thugs use karate and nunchucks and throwing stars. They say they serve Shang Chi and then they are all electrocuted in their suits and die. Meanwhile Shang Chi faces thugs are dressed like Spidey fans and tell Shang Chi that they work for Spider-Man.
(22:40) A returning sponsor has the best offer yet!
Theme Music by Jeff Kenniston, Sponsor Bassline by Eddie Electric Karate suits safety tested 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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Sunday Jun 05, 2022
Sunday Jun 05, 2022
Episode 90. James B and Eddie discuss four Marvel Team Up Issues in which the villains all seem to get away and the heroes spend a lot of time fighting each other.
(01:03) Marvel Team Up 21 Spider-Man and Doctor Strange vs. Xandu
(09:23) Marvel Team Up 22 Spider-Man and Hawkeye vs. Quasimodo
(14:31) Ginchy offers a new product to their already exciting line of great items!
(17:36) Marvel Team Up 23 The Human Torch & Iceman vs. Equinox
(22:00) Marvel Team Up 24 Spider-Man and Brother Voodoo vs. Moondog
Theme Music by Jeff Kenniston, Sponsor Bassline by Eddie Baldies haircuts 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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Tuesday May 31, 2022
Tuesday May 31, 2022
Episode 89. James B and Eddie are joined by Chris Ewing @tophewing to discuss issues with the Green Goblin and Dracula.
(2:36) First in Giant Size Spider-Man 1, Eddie has no summary because he didn’t read the issue. Fortunately, Chris and James B explain the interactions between Spider-Man and Dracula!
(11:32) After an amazing new delivery service is offered
(15:02) Eddie does provide a summary for 136 and the Green Goblin is back!
Theme Music by Jeff Kenniston, Sponsor Bassline by Eddie. Dracula’s coffin cleaned 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!
Find the podcasts on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoKSfjDVKvj5C5lkjQvUByA/?sub_confirmation=1 and proudly be one of our first subscribers.
Stay Tuned for our next Let’s Read Spider-Man episode for a four pack of Marvel Team Ups (we are a big behind on that book, sorry!)
Sunday May 29, 2022
Sunday May 29, 2022
Episode 88. James B and Eddie discuss two issues with Tarantula, Hidalgo and useless Juan (the Montana of the group).
(1:07) July 1974 The Amazing Spider-man issue 134 “Danger is a man named… Tarantula” Written by Gerry Conway, art by Ross Andru, inked by F. Giacoia & D. Hunt
Peter’s enjoying a day boat ride down the East River with Liz, MJ, and Flash when the Tarantula accompanied by his sidekicks, Hidalgo and Juan, hijack the boat! Peter slips away while the Tarantula subdues the crew with a few “stings”. In the scuffle a crew member is thrown overboard but thankfully saved by Spidey when he swings him onto a nearby bridge.
(08:44) A new sponsor joins the podcast offering tours for you and your family
(12:16) August of 1974 The Amazing Spider-man issue 135 “Shoot-out in Central Park!” Written by Gerry Conway, art by Ross Andru, inked by F. Giacoia
The Punisher declares “...This Time you’re going to die.”, as Spidey lays on the deck of the recently hijacked ferry. Will Spidey die? Listen to find out.
Theme Music by Jeff Kenniston, Sponsor Bassline by Eddie Juan’t Bolo 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, Sting by Mixkit, 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 Eddie.
Check out all the episodes on letsreadspiderman.podbean.com or wherever you get your podcasts!
Find the podcasts on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoKSfjDVKvj5C5lkjQvUByA/?sub_confirmation=1 and proudly be one of our first subscribers.
Stay Tuned for our next Let’s Read Spider-Man episode where a returning guest joins us from a long time ago.