Let‘s Read Spider-Man Podcast

Episode 77.  James B and Eddie are joined by Sara Pezel to discuss two issues involving The Smasher, and the o.g. “smasher”, The Incredible Hulk.  Also, Eddie sprinkles in some trivia questions during the episode. (2:43)  The Amazing Spider-man 118 "Countdown to Chaos!"  Joe Robbie is in trouble! The Smasher is trying to kidnap him! Thankfully Spidey swings in to save him by luring the Smasher awa...

Episode 76.  James B and Eddie are joined once again by Spider-Man super reader Kevin Ewing, discussing four Marvel Team Up issues.  The last three which are part of a time travel saga. (2:15)  Marvel Team Up 8 Spidey and the Cat, “The Man Killer Moves at Midnight” Spider-man is attacked by “The Cat” , a super heroine who only wants to show him her powers. The Cat in this issue has been tracking K...

Episode 75.  Eddie and James B try their own sound effects in the ASMR LRSM 75th Episode! (2:10) The Amazing Spider-Man 116 “Suddenly the Smasher!”  Spidey declares he’s bored while he reads a political billboard for Richard Raleigh who's running for Mayor! Thankfully, a 10ft super fast giant illistically named “Smasher” crashes through the billboard! Spidey briefly tangles with the titan but must...

Episode 74.  James B and Eddie are discussing two issues involving Doctor Octopus and Hammerhead.  The Amazing Spider-man 114 “Gang war, shmang war! What I want to know is… who the heck is Hammerhead?”  Spidey is springing into action as Hammerhead and his goons fire tommy guns at him!  Even Waldo the butler is shooting at spidey which is impressive!  Spidey makes a seemingly quick exit only to ci...

Episode 73.  James B and Eddie are discussing two issues involving Doctor Octopus and this week Eddie finally has a bit more to say than he has lately. (0:58) In The Amazing Spider-Man 112 “Spidey Cops Out” Spidey drops off Martin Blank, the Gibbon in the hospital and tells the nurse to burn his costume Spidey worries about his Aunt May.  As if worrying about his Aunt was not enough, Peter has to...

Episode 72.  James B and Eddie are joined once again by host of the Marvel Events Timeline Podcast, Travis Bow to break down the first appearance of The Gibbon. (2:00) The Amazing Spider-Man 110 “The Birth of The Gibbon” Peter is worried that Gwen will choose Flash over him.  He’s also got no photos from his recent battles and he needs money.  In a fit of stupidity he hurls his camera which is cau...

Episode 71.  James B and Eddie knock out three Marvel Team-Ups in less time than many podcasts can even complete their introduction. (0:55) “As Those Who Will Not See” It turns out that The Puppet Master was jealous of his science partner, Jacob, who had a loving wife and child.  One day in a fit of jealousy, they were fighting and the radioactive clay exploded and blinded that child, Alicia Maste...

Episode 70.  James B and Eddie finish the 2-part Flash in Vietnam Spidey story with Dr. Strange. with some help from longtime listener and Spider-Fan Ian Cooper.  Later Ian helps James B and Eddie breakdown Marvel Team Up #5 as Vision and Spider-Man battle The Puppet Master. (2:00)  The Amazing Spider-man 109 “Enter Dr. Strange!” Peter is in crisis! He can’t go save Flash without looking cowardly...

Episode 69.  James B and Eddie finish the 3-part Spidey story with professor Smythe and his robots and start a new Spider-Man tale about Flash Thompson and Vietnam.  Then James B surprises Eddie with a trivia game about issue 107. (1:15) The Amazing Spider-man 107  “Spidey Smashes Thru!”  Professor Smythe has Spidey trapped in his web. He recalls his past defeats and returns tied up Spidey to his...

Episode 68.  James B and Eddie return with Spidey from the Savage Land for two Spider-Man issues featuring professor Smythe and his robots. (1:15) The Amazing Spider-man 105 “The Spider Slayer!” JJJ is seeking vengeance for the humiliation Spidey put him through at the protest. He has commissioned Professor Smythe to build a new more powerful Spider Slayer. Smyth’s robot is formidable and through...

Episode 67.  James B and Eddie take you to the Savage Land for two Spider-Man issues with a lot more J. Jonah Jameson and Gwen Stacy than Spider-Man.   First in The Amazing Spider-man 103 “Walk the Savage Land”  (1:20) JJJ is holding a meeting in which he proclaims that Bugle’s sales are down because of television news shows! Ironically, JJ’s TV gives him a million dollar idea to go to Ka-zar’s pr...

Episode 66.  James B and Eddie discuss not one, not two but the first FOUR Marvel Team Up issues from 1972 including two with Morbius.  All in Under 30 Minutes so buckle up Webhead fans. (1:46) Marvel Team Up 1 “Have Yourself a Sandman Little Christmas” It’s Christmas time.  Spider-Man can’t finish off the Sandman quick enough so Peter goes to get the Fantastic Four so he can get back to Gwendy on...

Episode 65.  James B and Eddie discuss the double sized The Amazing Spider-Man 102 (1:00) It's the backstory and origin of Morbius and they also tackle a "What If" issue that relates directly to ASM 102.   Plus a new sponsor that the listeners will enjoy.  All in Under 26 Minutes!  Why are you reading this, give it a listen! Having recently been knocked out by Morbius, a groggy Spidey watches as M...

Episode 64.  Eddie and James B discuss ASM100 and ASM101 with the first appearance of Michael Morbius plus a bonus What If issue!  The Amazing Spider-man 100 “The Spider or the Man?” (01:25) opens with Spidey webbing up some average criminals. He declares he’s bored and maybe grown up because he’s ready to marry Gwen! He swings home and reveals he’s brewed a serum to get rid of his spider powers!...

Episode 63.  Eddie and James B are joined by Steve to discuss a favorite comic of his.  In The Amazing Spider-Man 98 “The Goblin's Last Gasp!” Peter is trying to call for help to save Harry but the Goblin is right outside his window! The Goblin crashes through the apartment window to attack but is disturbed by the sight of sickly Harry.  In ASM 99 (14:25) “A Day in the Life of... (featuring: Panic...

Episode 62.  Eddie and James B discuss this landmark issue in the history of comics.  In The Amazing Spider-Man 96 “And Now The Goblin”  Peter is on his way back from London forlorn because he failed to find Gwen. But the pictures he took of Spidey fighting the terrorists are excellent so that's good, right?  Joe Robbie also has possibly figured out that Peter and Spidey are one and the same.  Oh,...

Episode 61.  Eddie and James B are celebrating 6 months of podcasting with really good microphones (only took 6 months) while discussing issues 94 and 95 of The Amazing Spider-Man.  In ASM 94 “On Wings of Death”  Peter is still torn up about Gwen leaving to live in London. Across town we see the Beetle breaking into random mom and pops stores. Eventually the Beetle finds the one he wants adjacent...

Episode 60.  Eddie and James B are joined by comedy writer Charlie Stayton to discuss issues 92 and 93 of The Amazing Spider-Man.  In the Amazing Spider-man 92 “When Iceman Attacks”, Spider-man finds Gwen and Sam Bullit in Peter’s apartment and takes off with a reluctant Gwen in his arms! He swings off with Gwen to help hide his identity but doesn’t count on Iceman coming after him!  Back at the B...

Episode 59 of LRSM.  "The Live Podcast". That's right Eddie and James B are alone AND without show notes because they have not even read the issue they are going to Podcast about.  Listen to the review of The Amazing Spider-Man 91 to find out if it goes smoothly or it's a train wreck.  Want to know what happens in the issue?  After her father's death, Gwen Stacy visits Sam Bullit, who is in a camp...

Episode 58 of LRSM.  Eddie and James B are alone again. After telling a bunch of jokes while battling Doc Ock's arms,  Peter Parker faints and wakes up in Captain Stacy's house?  Feeling much better, he heads home and concocts something he thinks will stop Doc Ock and loads it into his web shooters. Eventually he catches up with the tentacled doctor and his mystery web fluid causes Doc Ocks arms t...

Episode 57 of LRSM.  Eddie and James B are joined by host of the Daily Spider Panel, Sara Pezel to discuss issues 88 and 89 of The Amazing Spider-Man from 1970.  In issue 88, We begin at the Museum of Natural Science where Doc Ock’s arms are on exhibit. During a lecture we are informed that the arms still hold a threat. In a lonely midwest prison Doc Ock senses his arms and focuses his mental cont...

Episode 56 of LRSM.  Eddie and James B are joined by our youngest listener, 7 year old Violet,  to discuss issues 86 and 87 of The Amazing Spider-Man.  In issue 86 Natasha Romanov the Black Widow adorns a new costume and fights Spider-Man for no reason.   Later in issue 87, after breaking into a jewelry store, Peter tells all his friends that he is Spider-Man after his powers stop working.  Reach...

Episode 55 of LRSM.  Eddie and James B are joined by SuperMarcey of the SuperNetwork to discuss two issues not featuring Dirty Pool but both featuring the Kingpin.  In issue 84, Spidey is still struggling for money and is out to get the $5000 reward for capturing the Schemer. With snow coming down he decides to swing over to Gwen’s to see how she’s recovering. Gwen and her father probe Peter about...

Episode 54 of LRSM.  Eddie and James B are alone again to discuss two issues with one of Eddie's favorites, Dirty Pool.  In issue 82, Electro makes a few bucks working at a T.V. station before JJJ offers $5000 if Electro can defeat Spider-Man on live television.  Later, a new super villian "The Schemer" arrives on the scene to battle The Kingpin.  Peter Parker is broke and expected to pay for Flas...

Episode 53 of LRSM.  Eddie and James B are joined once again by Luke CJ Smith of the Marvel a Day Project @MarvelADayProj to discuss issues 80 and 81 of The Amazing Spider-Man.  In Issue 80 it is the return of the Chameleon who impersonates Captain Stacy to steal some paintings.   Later the Kangaroo arrives from down under carrying a deadly virus Spider-Man must relieve him of.  Why doesn't Spider...