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 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Saturday May 28, 2022
Saturday May 28, 2022
Episode 87. James B and Eddie discuss two issues with the Molten Man.
(2:03) From May 1974 The Amazing Spider-man issue 132 “The Master Plan of the Molten Man!” Written by Gerry Conway, artistic skills of Johnny Romita and Paul Reinman and inked by Tony Mortellaro.
Oh great Spidey is sick again. That always means the villain is going to be terrible. Our sick hero watches some cops investigating a break in at the natural history museum. The cops let the reader know that only rocks were taken as Spider-Man lets the reader know he thinks he knows who is behind it (so do we since we can see on the cover). Will the Molten Man really be a challenge?
(6:12) From June 1974 The Amazing Spider-man issue 133 “The Molten Man Breaks Out” Written by Gerry Conway, artistic skills of Ross Andru and inked by F. Giacoia and D. Hunt
The Molten man is breaking into the hospital to kill Ned Leeds! After nearly being discovered, Peter wakes up, changes into Spidey, and douses Molty with a fire hose. The Molten Man escapes and Spidey checks on Ned before he heads over to MJ's to see how Liz is doing after encountering her last issue.
(14:35) From June 1974 Stan Lee Presents Giant Super Heroes 1 The Amazing Spiderman “Man-Wolf at Midnight” by Conway Kane and Esposito
Morbius has manipulated this transformation and figured out how to control Man-Wolf. This can’t be good.
(19:55) A PSA from Spider-Man himself!
Theme Music by Jeff Kenniston, Sponsor Bassline by Eddie. Molten Man’s maid service 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 for two issues James B enjoys much more than Eddie in episode 88.
Sunday May 22, 2022
Sunday May 22, 2022
Episode 86. James B and Eddie are joined by Scientist Dana to discuss if you could combine human and dinosaur DNA in Marvel Team Up 18 19 and 20..
(2:45) From February 1974, Stan Lee Presents the Hulk and the Human Torch together in Marvel Team-Up 18 “Where Bursts the Bomb!” Written by Len Ween, Art by Gil Kane Inked by Giacoia and Esposito
In a non-Spidey issue, Prof. Paxton Pentecost has finally succeeded in resurrecting Blastaar, a recurring villain for the Fantastic Four who escaped the negative zone, a nasty place which we saw earlier in Marvel Team Up 2. Blastaar tries to attack Prof. Pentecost but the Professor has control over him and wants him to destroy a special building made from Adamantium.
(7:21)) From March 1974, Stan Lee Presents the Spider-Man and Ka-Zar together in Marvel Team-Up 19 “”The Coming of Stegron the Dinosaur Man!” Written by Len Ween, Art by Gil Kane Inked by Frank Giacoia
Spidey is web-parachuting into the Savage Land to help Curt Conners find Dr. Stegron, a half-man, half-dinosaur. After Ka-zar and Zabu help Spidey with a few feisty dinos, the pair are captured by the Swamp-men and taken to a temple. There, Dr. Stegron, in snakey dino form, explains he wants to return dinosaurs as the rightful rulers of earth.
(14:35) From April 1974, Stan Lee Presents the Hulk and the Black Panther together in Marvel Marvel Team-Up 20 “Dinosaurs on Broadway!” Written by Len Ween, Art by Sal Buscema Inked by Giacoia and Espisito
Spidey snuck aboard the dinosaur laden ark from the Savage Land. A scaly Professor Stegron is guiding the flying vessel to NYC when Spidey ambushes him! Stegron defeats Spidey and chucks him overboard!
(23:19) A sponsor joins the podcast to empower young women
Theme Music by Jeff Kenniston, Sponsor Bassline by Eddie Stegron Ark fuel provided by Irving Forbush. This Episode Edited by James B.
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Stay Tuned for our next Let’s Read Spider-Man episode where Eddie and I talk Molten Man and Man Wolf because we have to…
Monday May 16, 2022
Monday May 16, 2022
Episode 85. James B and Eddie discuss two issues with Aunt May and Doc Ock.
(1:16) The Amazing Spider-man issue 130 “Betrayed!” Written by Gerry Conway, artistic skills of Ross Andru and inked by F. Giacoia and D. Hunt
Spidey attacks some yellow suited goons climbing out of a manhole cover. As he tries to question one of them his mind is fried before he can speak the full name of his boss!
Meanwhile in a meeting between the Jackal and Hammerhead, the Jackal mocks and toys with Hammerhead. Hammerhead curses the Jackal and Doc Ock. The Jackal departs, thinking himself a puppeteer manipulating two of his criminal adversaries into fighting each other
(12:48) A new sponsor joins the podcast
(15:24) The Amazing Spider-man issue 131 “My Uncle… My Enemy?” Written by Gerry Conway, artistic skills of Ross Andru and inked by F. Giacoia and D. Hunt
Spidey is peeking at Doc Ock at the altar with Aunt May when Hammerhead breaks down the door! Doc ock quickly shepherds Aunt May to his brilliantly designed underground helipad!
They board a Sikorsky and are quickly followed by Hammerhead in a considerably more retro helicopter that Spidey manages to latch onto. Hammerhead stealthily pilots after the bride and groom into Canada where it is revealed what Aunt May’s inheritance is.
Theme Music by Jeff Kenniston, Sponsor Bassline by Eddie Spider-Mobile design 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!
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Stay Tuned for our next Let’s Read Spider-Man episode where a new guest joins us because we really need a science expert for episode 86.
Saturday May 14, 2022
Saturday May 14, 2022
Episode 84. James B and Eddie finally reach the coveted issue 129 with a pair of mystery issues from 1974.
(1:12) The Amazing Spider-man issue 128 “The Vulture Hangs High!”
After surviving his battle with the Vulture, Peter continues to snoop into the Christine’s background and discovers her roommate was recently murdered by the Vulture. His investigation eventually leads him to a ship named “Dusseldorf” where Peter bumps into the Vulture again and is promptly chucked into the ocean to die!
(9:15) A new sponsor joins us with some summer fun opportunities.
(12:20) The Amazing Spider-man issue 129 “”The Punisher Strikes Twice!” Written by Gerry Conway, artistic skills of Ross Andru and inked by F. Giacoia and D. Hunt
The Punisher is blasting a statue of Spider-man while an elated furry green jackal watches. The pair are out to kill Spider-man!
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Theme Music by Jeff Kenniston, Sponsor Bassline by Eddie Spider-Man statue 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 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 a new guest joins us because we really need a science expert for episode 85.