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
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
Most Sound effects and music generously provided royalty free by www.fesliyanstudios.com except for any of the following if used: Wrestling Grunts, 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.
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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
Find the podcasts on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoKSfjDVKvj5C5lkjQvUByA/?sub_confirmation=1 and proudly be one of our first subscribers.
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!
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 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
Find the podcasts on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoKSfjDVKvj5C5lkjQvUByA/?sub_confirmation=1 and proudly be one of our first subscribers.
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
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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.
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 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.
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 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
Find the podcasts on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoKSfjDVKvj5C5lkjQvUByA/?sub_confirmation=1 and proudly be one of our first subscribers.
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.
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.