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 Oct 08, 2021
Friday Oct 08, 2021
Episode 15 of LRSM. Spider-Man battles the Clown and his Masters of Menace, otherwise known as the Circus of Crime. Then Spider-Man battles the Green Goblin. Spider-Man gets in trouble for not calling home when he is out late. Eddie discusses why clowns are scary. Plus find out how you can appear live on the podcast by contacting us @letreadspidey or letsreadspiderman@gmail.com.
Thursday Oct 07, 2021
Thursday Oct 07, 2021
Episode 14 of LRSM. The first appearance of the Scorpion. Dr. Farley Stillwell turns Mac Gargan into the Scorpion at the request of J. Jonah Jameson. Things go bad quickly and J. Jonah actually cheers FOR Spider-man! In issue 21, the Beetle kidnaps the Human Torch's girlfriend and Spider-Man tries to rescue her, as the torch ignores her cries for help. Will this be the final time we need Johnny Storm from the Fantastic Four to boost Spider-Man sales for a while? Listen to the Podcast to find out. Want to be a guest on the podcast? Send us a message @letsreadspidey or letsreadspiderman@gmail.com
Tuesday Oct 05, 2021
Tuesday Oct 05, 2021
Episode 13 of LRSM. Eddie and James B cover four, yes four issues in one single episode AND keep it under 30 minutes. Key moments include: Aunt May suggests Peter should cheat on his girlfriend, the Green Goblin flees from the Human Torch, Spider-Man gets hypnotized by the Ringmaster, and is ordered to fight Daredevil, Flash Thompson starts the Spider-Man Fan Club and first appearances of Ned Leeds and the Goblin Glider. Non-key moments include appearances by Montana and the Enforcers and the Sandman. Listen to the podcast. Charlie Cox as Daredevil just met Tom Holland but THIS is the first real meeting. Support our sponsor. Send your complaints to "Eddie" at letsreadspiderman@gmail.com. Send all praise to James B @letsreadspidey.
Monday Oct 04, 2021
Monday Oct 04, 2021
Episode 12 of LRSM. Amazing Spider-Man Annual 1 review continues discussing the villains and the bonus content after the main story. The Sinister Six consists of Doctor Octopus The Sandman Electro Mysterio The Vulture and Kraven the Hunter. In this episode we use a sponsor that may no longer be in business. We discuss if capes are problematic for villains? Does Mr. Fantastic steal panels from Kraven? And you'll be surprised to find out what Aunt May misses most of all in this episode of Let's Read Spider-man. For more information about how you can be a guest, reach out to us at Letsreadspiderman@gmail.com or on Twitter @letsreadspidey
Sunday Oct 03, 2021
Sunday Oct 03, 2021
Episode 11 of LRSM. The Amazing Spider-Man Annual 1 is reviewed by James B and Eddie in which Doctor Octopus kidnaps Aunt May and Betty Brant and plans to pit Spider-Man against a cadre of villains made up of himself, Electro, Kraven the Hunter, Mysterio, the Sandman, and the Vulture. Also Eddie struggles to understand what "annual" means. To send Eddie new vocabulary words use letsreadspiderman@gmail.com "attention Eddie".
Sunday Oct 03, 2021
Sunday Oct 03, 2021
Episode 10 of LRSM. Montana is released from jail to Eddie's delight. The first appearance of the Green Goblin, who convinces a movie producer to make a movie with Spider-Man fighting the Enforcers and himself. While fighting in a cave, they come across the Hulk. James B compares the Green Goblin with Doctor Doom. The first appearance of Kraven the Hunter, who teams up with the Chameleon to try to kill Spider-Man. Gorillas are back! Tweet about Gorillas to us @letsreadspidey
Saturday Oct 02, 2021
Saturday Oct 02, 2021
Episode 9 of LRSM. The Amazing Spider-man 13 featuring Mysterio is discussed by Eddie and James B. Does Spider-man commit a crime proving J. Jonah Jameson has been right all along. When they fight, Mysterio blocks Spider-Man's spider-sense, and continuously defeats Spider-Man. Mysterio is seen as a hero for exposing Spider-Man as a villain. Do Peter and Foswell have doppelgangers? James B announces that a new sponsor joins the podcast. Could it finally be the Spider-Man paddle board company that Eddie has been waiting for? E-mail us your feelings at letsreadspiderman@gmail.com
Saturday Oct 02, 2021
Saturday Oct 02, 2021
Episode 8 of LRSM. The Amazing Spider-man issues 11 & 12 featuring a two part Dr. Octopus story is reviewed by James B and Eddie. Betty Brant is accosted by Fancy Dan and Ox and later her secret is finally revealed. Peter Parker fights a Gorilla and is unmasked by Dr. Octopus. Bennett Brant, brother of Betty, is accidentally shot by a stray bullet when Spider-Man fights a mobster. Eddie hosts a game based on the first 11 issues reviewed in the podcast and counts every single sentence uttered by J. Jonah Jameson that ends with an exclamation point!!! Why do they end with an explanation point? We won't find out until our 45th podcast so stay with us until then. Can't wait? E-mail us at letsreadspiderman@gmail.com and we'll share the answer with you.
Saturday Oct 02, 2021
Saturday Oct 02, 2021
Episode 7 of LRSM. The Amazing Spider-Man issues 9 & 10 are reviewed by Eddie and James B as they discuss the first appearances of Electro, Bugle journalist Frederick Foswell, and the Enforcers: Fancy Dan, the Ox and Montana. J. Jonah Jameson reveals why he hates Spider-man and tries to convince everyone that Electro IS Spider-man. Betty Brant's reveals she likes cowardly guys as her feelings increase for Peter. Eddie considers a new favorite villain to replace the Lizard and tells the audience about British Navy wives giving birth. Reach us at letsreadspiderman@gmail.com or @letsreadspidey on Twitter.
Thursday Sep 30, 2021
Thursday Sep 30, 2021
Episode 6 of LRSM. The Amazing Spider-Man issues 7 and 8 are reviewed by James B and Eddie. Puny Parker finally puts the smooth moves on Betty Brant. Spider-man comes face to face with The Fantastic Four and Spidey is the... villain. Eddie uses big words like prolific and savvy. At the end of the Podcast, stay tuned for a special surprise "Eddie-Free" bonus review of a relevant issue. Reach us at letsreadspiderman@gmail.com or @letsreadspidey on Twitter.