Ultimate Spin: The Spider-Man podcast about Marvel Comics' Miles Morales and Spider-Gwen Stacy

(Recorded September 17, 2016) In this episode, Brian rejoins Kyle and Jack just in time for Miles to join the events of Civil War II. Unfortunately, we’re not exactly thrilled about it and talk about the reasons why the issue didn’t work for us. There’s also the bigger question…was bringing Miles into the main Marvel universe a good idea? 0:00 – Intro 2:02 – Spider-Man #8:...

(Recorded September 3, 2016) In this episode, with Brian away, the Brits will play as Jack and Kyle discuss the mixture of tie-in to Civil War II and continuing the main story for Miles and co. in Spider-Man #7. We also try to weigh up the choices for Gwen in Spider-Gwen #11. 0:00 – Intro; Road Dogg and Billy Gunn eat your heart out; Gwen to make her animation debut. 5:51 – Spider-Man #7: Miles wo...

(Recorded July 30, 2016) In this episode, Jack, Kyle, and Brian see how Miles survives his latest crossover event in Spider-Man #6 while Gwen teams up with her dad and Aunt May in a surreal battle against Kraven the Hunter and Louis the Orangutan in Spider-Gwen #10. 0:00 – Intro; Miles gets a new novel…and a new love interest? 6:56 – Spider-Man #6: A crossover story that actually works! Mile...

(Recorded July 9, 2016) In this episode, Kyle, Jack and Brian are joined by BlackNerdProblems.com’s Omar Holmon for a fun and spirited conversation about the first arc, characterizations, diversity on the page vs diversity behind the scenes, and plot devices used to rush into the next event (hint: ZZZT!). 0:00 – Intro; Welcome Omar, Miles is now a Champion 4:22 – Spider-Man #5 recap 5:26 – T...

(Recorded July 9, 2016) In this episode, Brian, Jack, and Kyle take a break from the heavier stuff happening in Gwen’s main series to enjoy some short stories from an impressive all-star creator jam session in Spider-Gwen’s first annual! 0:00 – Intro; Spider-Gwen…Radioactive No More? 2:06 – “Week One”: A Wrestling Story for Kyle! 7:05 – Captain America – Politic...

(Recorded June 19, 2016) Now that the crossover is done, Kyle, Jack, and Brian return to catch up with Gwen’s new status quo in the fantastic  Radioactive Spider-Gwen #9. 0:00 – Intro; Recap of Brian’s interview with Spider-Gwen co-creator/writer Jason Latour 5:12 – Recap of Radioactive Spider-Gwen #9 6:35 – Discussion: How beautiful is this art? Brian has some, er, choice words.  A st...

(Recorded June 12, 2016) A special “point one” (or “point three”, but who’s counting?) episode where Brian got to talk with JASON LATOUR, the writer and co-creator of Radioactive Spider-Gwen ! We covered a *lot* of ground in this episode, diving right into the book’s themes of family, identity, and of course, power and responsibility. Jason shares his take on writing a popular fe...

(Recorded June 5, 2016) Brian and Superior Spider-Talk’s Tony and Jaleh welcome KYLE back to the show to wrap up the crossover extravaganza with Spider-Women Omega! An eight-part event focusing on characters vs. spectacle is an ambitious plan – does the finale stick the landing? 0:00 – Intro; Kyle is the Alpha and the Omega. 2:22 – Spider-Women Omega : Nico Leon’s cinematic...

(Recorded May 22, 2016) Brian and Jack welcome Superior Spider-Talk’s Tony and Jaleh back to the show to catch up on discuss Silk 8 and Spider-Woman 7. How does the Spider-Women miniseries fare as we head into the final chapter? 0:00 – Intro 2:00 – Silk 8: Oh, it was all going so well! The miniseries slips with a shift in art, pacing, and characterization. We try to figure out how and...

(Recorded May 21, 2016) In this episode, Jack and Brian discuss Spider-Man issue 4: A story about friendship, balls, and guided missiles. 0:00 – Intro and Issue Recap 2:27 – Discussion: Why did Ganke throw Miles a (golden) curve ball and risk everything? Looking closer at their friendship and thoughts on race and body image. The greatest eyebrows in comics.  Camo mode? Miles inheriting a new/old r...

(Recorded May 7, 2016) This episode, Brian and Jack are joined once again by Superior Spider-Talk’s Tony Goodwyn to check in with Chapter 5 of Spider-Women ! Radioactive Spider-Gwen #8 starring…Cindy Moon and The Sinister Silk?! 0:00 – Intro: Happy Free Comic Book Day ! One lucky listener gets a free digital code for this issue! 1:56 – Jack’s back! Catching up on Spider-Women so...

(Recorded May 1, 2016) The Spider-Event of 2016 continues! With Kyle and Jack out of the office this week, Brian is joined once more by Superior Spider-Talk’s Tony Goodwyn and Jaleh Najafali to catch up with Chapters 3 and 4 of Spider-Women ! It’s nice to have an event that’s *not* about the end of the world, but do lower stakes = lower interest (and lower sales)? Nevertheless, w...

(Recorded April 17, 2016) The Spider-Event of 2016 is here! Kyle and Brian are joined by Superior Spider-Talk’s Tony Goodwyn and Jaleh Najafali to catch up with the first two chapters of Spider-Women ! How does something as simple as brunch go so colossally wrong for Spider-Gwen, Spider-Women, and Silk?  Plus we announce the winner of our latest variant cover giveaway contest! 0:00 – Intros...

(Recorded April 9, 2016) A very different kind of battle for our hero as Spider-Man is grounded! Kyle, Brian and Jack dig into the fantastic character moments for Miles (and Ms. Marvel!) in the fantastic Spider-Man #3! Plus there’s still time to enter our variant cover giveaway contest! 0:00 – Intro 1:02 – Kyle’s dramatic return (complete with WWE-style entrance) 2:02 – Spider-Man #3: ...

(Recorded April 3, 2016) A special “point one” episode where we got to catch up with ROBBI RODRIGUEZ, the co-creator of Spider-Gwen! In this special episode, Jack and Brian learn more about Robbi’s surprise retirement announcement, his favorite moments from the Radioactive run so far, how Gwen’s story has sometimes paralleled his own, his work beyond Earth-65, and what’s in store for the ser...

(Recorded March 12, 2016) Spider-Woman vs. The Green Goblin! Things don’t go the way you might think. With Kyle away this week, Brian and Jack take an in-depth look at how Great Power and Great Responsibility are revisited in Radioactive Spider-Gwen #6! Plus it’s time for another variant cover giveaway contest! 0:00 – Intro 1:32 – Radioactive S pider-Gwen #6:  Basic recap 2:03 – The &#...

(Recorded March 5, 2016) What happens when the world discovers that the new Spider-Man is not a white guy? And what does Miles think of the reaction? Brian, Kyle, and Jack take a look at race, identity, validation, and venom stings in Spider-Man #2! Plus we share your feedback and announce the winners of our variant cover giveaway! 0:00 – Intro 1:32 – Spider-Man #2 basic recap (Happy Birthday, Kyl...

(Recorded February 27, 2016) A special “point one” episode where Kyle and Brian got to talk with RICO RENZI, the colorist of Marvel’s Radioactive Spider-Gwen and The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl ! In this episode, we talked with Rico about the increasing awareness of colorists as part of a creative team, adapting his approach for different artists, why he prefers print to digital, his favorite m...

(Recorded February 13, 2016) Brian, Jack, and Kyle are back to catch up with Radioactive Spider-Gwen #5! Just one question: Where’s Gwen? 0:00 – Intro 1:26 – Radioactive Spider-Gwen #5 basic recap with special guest George Takei 2:36 – A guest artist! How does Chris Visions’ style work for the series? Considering impact of colors and letters. 14:12 – Gwen is MIA, but can the other char...

(Recorded February 6, 2016) The moment has finally arrived! Brian, Kyle, and Jack check out Miles Morales’ long awaited (third) debut in Spider-Man #1! Plus enter to win a special variant cover edition! 0:00 – Intro; Welcoming Jack to the show 2:00 – Spider-Man #1 basic recap; Miles’ third debut: Reboot or Take Two?; Ganke’s eyebrows 5:39 – Sara Pichelli’s evolving style; t...

(Recorded January 9, 2016) 2016 hits the ground running! Brian and Kyle are joined by guest Jack Chambers of the Inter-Comics Podcast to start the year off with Radioactive Spider-Gwen #4. 0:00 – Intro 1:58 – Radioactive Spider-Gwen #4 : Beautiful art and great character ideas, but are things moving too fast? Or is it up to us as readers? Does the method of how we read it (physical vs. digital) af...

(Recorded December 20, 2015) Brian, Kyle, and Nour see the year out with Ultimate End #5. Last one out, get the lights. 0:00 – Intros: The highly anticipated event is finally here! No, not that JJ Abrams movie. Let’s talk about… 2:38 – Ultimate End #5: Not entirely bad, but way too late. What worked? What didn’t? Discussing Miles’ new status quo. 18:15 – Listener feedback:...

(Recorded December 13, 2015) Kyle, Nour, and Brian do battle with their new show format (and the English language) to catch up with a dimension-hopping Gwen and her latest threat in Radioactive Spider-Gwen #3. 0:00 – Intros 1:28 – Radioactive Spider-Gwen #3: Recap challenge fail. Why 616 already? Making the most of the moment. Those bios at the end – too many words in a comic book (?!). Does...

(Recorded November 16, 2015) A special “point one” episode where we got to talk with IVAN KANDER, the writer-director responsible for the incredible fan-film Spider-Man Lives: A Miles Morales Story (as mentioned in Episode 21). In this episode, you’ll get an exclusive behind-the-scenes glimpse at how and why this short film came together, and what it represents for Miles fans (and Spider-Man...

(Recorded November 15, 2015) With Kyle away at Thought Bubble , Brian and Nour mess with the show format, catch up on recent news (GANKE LIVES!), discuss the new hero in Gwen’s world, and witness the beginning of a new era. Plus, we announce the winners of the  Radioactive Spider-Gwen variant giveaway! 0:00 – Intros 1:33 – News: Spider-Man 2016 preview, Miles fan film, Gwen reissue 7:22–  Ra...