Let‘s Read Spider-Man Podcast

Episode 147. James B and Eddie are alone to discuss a four issue run of villains returning back from the dead and Spider-Man doing crazy things such as webbing his own eyes closed while fighting, going to sleep while Aunt May is in danger,  and receiving medical help while wearing his mask.  Plus Spider-Man faces death a whole lot of times but somehow evades in all these issues.  Find out how in t...

Episode 146. James B and Eddie set a new record covering 9 issues to start 2023 off with a bang!  Eddie compares Carrion to the Green Goblin and complains about Swarm.   James B is very pleased with Bill Mantlo.   Marcy Kane complains about Peter Parker and Eddie questions the hiring process at ESU. (00:27) Respect Your Elders (01:22) 28 (03:24) 29 (05:35) 30 (08:32) 31 (12:02) 32 (14:16) 33 (15:3...

Episode 145. James B and Eddie discuss the first appearance of the Black Cat in The Amazing Spider-Man 194 & 195 after a quick detour into The Fantastic Four 207 where we finally get the confrontation we have all been waiting for before discussing two issues with super flirty battles. (02:08) From June of 1979 Stan Lee Presents  Fantastic Four 207 “Might of the Monocle!” by Marv Wolfman, Sal Busce...

Episode 144.  James B and Eddie are joined by Kevin Ewing for a 7-Issue Marvel Team Up episode.  John Belushi continues to be referenced.  Peter makes out with a school teacher.  Learn how to find the address of Shield HQ and what happens at Kevin’s holiday party all in this action packed episode of Let’s Read Spider-Man! (01:30) 79 (04:10) 80 (07:11) 81 (09:03) 82 (11:09) 83 (13:45) 84 (17:02) 85...

Episode 143. James B and Eddie are joined by Kevin Ewing to discuss 3 issues of The Amazing Spider-Man featuring people who create other people, or pay other people to create other people, or create robots to destroy Spider-Man.   (02:00) From April of 1979 Stan Lee presents Spider-Man in The Amazing Spider-man 191 “Wanted for murder: Spider-man” By Wolfman Pollard and Esposito   (09:55) From May...

Episode 142.  James B and Eddie are joined by returning guest Ian to stumble their way through whether Carrion is a reincarnated Green Goblin and how much Daredevil can really help a blind Spidey. Later, Ian and Eddie play a game debating the different forms of Tri-man and we learn Ian’s a hipper kid than expected when his phone notifies him with a Whilhelm Scream.  (00:50) From December of 1978 P...

Episode 141 James B and Eddie debate whether Peter’s Spider-Sense is set off because MJ has a hunky date!   The JJJ wife mystery is resolved. Jigsaw sucks, JJJ loves his son and Eddie learns about Cheryl Tiegs. (01:52) 188 (10:14) 189 (16:59) 190 Theme Music by Jeff Kenniston,  Sponsor Bassline by Eddie.  Manwolf controlled by Irving Forbush.  This Episode Edited by James B using Audacity and Clea...

Episode 140. James B and Eddie are joined by returning guest artist Alexia Lalande to read four Spectacular Spider-man books, examine the art, and ignore the plots. Do you like pretty colors? Let us know! Letsreadspiderman@gmail.com (02:29) Peter Parker the Spectacular Spider-man 21 (05:16) Eddie Wants a superhero boyfriend.  (10:50) Peter Parker the Spectacular Spider-man 23 (12:42) Peter Parker...

Episode 139. James B and Eddie read two ASM books but don’t understand the Chameleon’s plan.  Please email us and explain.  Pretty please.  Betty Brant gets a new job.  Electro gets sick. (01:28) The Amazing Spider-man 186 (10:50) The Amazing Spider-Man 187 (14:44) Sponsor - White Dragons’ BBQ Frozen Dinners Theme Music by Jeff Kenniston,  Sponsor Bassline by Eddie.  Rabid Rat captured by Irving F...

Episode 138.  James B and Eddie are joined by Rob Genaurio for an 8 book Thanksgiving episode.  James B discusses the Muppets.  Eddie finally receives the action figure he has been demanding.  Guest Rob believes an entire book was created for one scene with Jon Belushi.  Will this episode be the Apple Pie in the sky or is it eight courses of leftovers?  Tune in to find out. (02:05) 71 (03:51) 72 (...

Episode 137. James B and Eddie read three books, well Eddie only reads two, but they debate whether The White Dragon has a good or bad costume.  Also, Eddie misses Mary Jane Watson and James B is educated on the burning of oil.  Finally, find out once and for all who is waiting in Peter’s apartment and the Phillip Chang saga concludes! (01:45) The Defenders 61 featuring Spider-Man (06:19) The Amaz...

Episode 136. James B and Eddie discuss five more issues from the new Spider-Man title Peter Parker The Spectacular Spider-Man.  The Champions, The Enforcers, Lightmaster, Razorback, The Beetle, Flash Thompson, Sha Shan, the list goes on and on.  Will any of these books be any good?  Listen to find out! (00:25) Paste Pot Pete-reon Podcast Network Sponsor “No I’m The Big Wheel” (01:21) Issue 16  (03...

Episode 135.  James B and Eddie ignore a reprint and then focus on two issues with Rocket Racer in The Amazing Spider-Man 182 & 183.  This summary is sponsored by Cracker Jack, much to Eddie's dismay. (01:13) 181 (03:05) 182 (13:54) A sponsor offers a personalized greeting method (17:21) 183 (18:54) Segment - So You’re Saying There’s a Chance   Theme Music by Jeff Kenniston,  Sponsor Bassline by E...

Episode 134.  James B and Eddie are joined by Dana, sort of, once again to discuss the Rockettes, the word “tenfold” and if Jennifer is a popular name.  Along the way they also discuss four issues of Marvel Team Up to mixed reviews.   (01:38) MTU 67 (04:49) Segment - It’s Not Shakespeare, It’s Marvel Team Up (07:13) MTU 68 (12:08) MTU 69 (16:17) MTU 70 (18:52) Segment - It’s Not Shakespeare, It’s...

Episode 133. James B and Eddie celebrate Halloween with Dana and three issues featuring the Green Goblin.   The clone photos plotline is resolved.  Someone dies and we learn about a strange flavored drink enjoyed by Dana and Glory Grant. (02:38) Dana’s Corny Joke (02:51) 178 (10:30) 179 (14:04) 180 (20:42)  A sponsor offers a great Halloween item for everyone in your family   Theme Music by Jeff K...

Episode 132.  James B and Eddie read two Marvel Team Ups and learn about the villain Arcade and his evil lair Murderworld oh and and new hero Captain Britain. (00:55) 65 (08:10) 66 (14:11) Tinkbump Toys Special Collector's Edition: Captain Britain & Arcade   Theme Music by Jeff Kenniston,   This Episode Edited by James B using Audacity and Cleanfeed.  Summaries written by Eddie. Most Sound effects...

Episode 131. James B and Eddie discuss the return of The Green Goblin in The Amazing Spider-Man 176 & 177.  Eddie suggests a brief summary for all secondary characters.  Spider-Man destroys a civilian’s car.  Aunt May and Peter exchange jokes at the hospital. (04:10) 176 (16:14) 177 (22:45) A sponsor offers a product for those aged 9 to 89   Theme Music by Jeff Kenniston,  Sponsor Bassline by Eddi...

Episode 130.  James B and Eddie are joined by Sara Pezel once again to discuss Spider-Man’s weakest ally, CB radios and funny accents. (00:33) Paste Pot Petereon Podcast Sponsor (01:05) PPTSSM 12 (06:44) Segment - Something you may have missed (08:10)  PPTSSM 13 (12:39)  PPTSSM 14 (15:32)  PPTSSM 15 (15:57) Segment - “Eddie reads an overly complicated wacky backstory super fast because he doesn’t...

Episode 129 James B and Eddie are joined by Sara Pezel to appropriately discuss who else in episode 129 but “The Punisher”.  Eddie and James B debate the number of deaths caused by The Punisher, what a therapist can and cannot do, and whether having the Hitman’s backstory tied to The Punisher is brilliant or dumb.   How will they decide who is right?  Have no fear, Sara is here to provide the real...

Episode 128. James B and Eddie are joined by Megan Butler to discuss school officials acting inhuman and Inhumans acting... inhuman.  Plus the White Tiger is framed by the White Tiger and neither one of them is a bad guy.  In fact these issue have no bad guy, yet there is so much fighting.  Confused?  Listen to this episode and we will do our best to un-confuse you.   (02:44) From Aug of 1977 Pete...

Episode 127 James B and Eddie find two books they enjoy during this 1977 run.  Real villains, real sub plots, and real romance!  All the makings of a great pair of books. (01:40) ASM 172 (10:15) Sponsor Friends helping friends’ friends (12:40) ASM 173   Theme Music by Jeff Kenniston,  Sponsor Bassline by Eddie. Wedding planning by Irving Forbush. This Episode Edited by James B using Audacity and C...

Episode 126. James B and Eddie tackle four Marvel Team Ups and they team up with a special mystery reader and writer for the MTU 61 summary.  Eddie learns what the QE2 is, and there is a debate if SuperSkrull flies into a ship accidentally or on purpose.  Later the cast of Iron Fist crossover with WebHead for a pair of street level issues. Find out which set of books Eddie thinks is just too “far...

Episode 125. James B and Eddie celebrate another “25th” episode with a special mystery version where Eddie and James B try to fool each other with what happens next in the issue.  Will James B get them all correct and Eddie get them all wrong? That’s what we think to, but listen to find out  (01:02) Nova 12 (05:20) ASM 177 (14:55) Annual 11 Main Story (20:24) Annual 11 Second Short Story (22:47) P...

Episode 124. James B and Eddie discuss three more new issues from the new Spider-Man title Peter Parker The Spectacular Spider-Man. Well, we say three new issues, but one is a reprint.  Yeah, we can’t believe it either.  But the other two books are good, well at least Eddie thinks so.  Will you?  Our questions from the listeners segment is back and James B breaks down the 70’s sitcom Laverne & Shi...

Episode 123 James B and Eddie debate whether The Amazing Spider-Man 169 & 170 are good books or just better than recent books   The JJJ photos plotline is resolved.  Should lasers be “deadly” is discussed.  Eddie shares his knowledge on psychedelic mind control studies.   (00:50) From June of 1977, The Amazing Spider-man number 169 “Confrontation” By Wein, Andru, and Esposito   (11:18) From July o...