Let‘s Read Spider-Man Podcast

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...

Episode 52 of LRSM.  After covering Spider-Man : No Way Home and then the lost issue Marvel Super Heroes 14, Eddie and James B are back to what they do best, discussing The Amazing Spider-Man issues.  Joined by frequent listener and Spider-Man Comic reader Steve @SlimShady_EP , the group settles down to discuss the conclusion of the Prowler Introduction in Amazing Spider-Man issue 79.  In Issue 79...

Episode 51 of LRSM.  Eddie and James B are joined by Mike and Zach of The Multiverse of Badness Podcast, @MultiverseofBad fame to discuss the Amazing Spider-Man's appearance in Marvel Super Heroes 14.  An issue that was written originally for the main title but later used in Marvel Super Heroes in 1968.  In it, Spider-Man is controlled by an evil sorcerer who lures him to New Orleans with intent t...

Episode 50 of LRSM.  Eddie and James B discuss Spider-Man: No Way Home including 8 segments recorded by 5 different guests with what stood out to them about this epic film.  Topics include Andrew Garfield Tobey Maguire Dr. Strange Aunt May Doctor Octopus Electro Michelle Jones Watson Daredevil and many more.   Want to be a guest?  You too can find us on Twitter at @letsreadspidey or at Letsreadspi...

Episode 49 of LRSM.  Eddie and James B are joined by a James B's daughter Samantha to discuss The Amazing Spider-Man 78 and the first appearance of The Prowler, Hobie Brown.   In the issue, Gwen Stacy meets with Flash to discuss what could be going on with Peter.  Window washer Hobie Brown contrives a plan to rob the Daily Bugle and then be hero by recovering the money.  Later James B and Eddie pl...

Episode 48 of LRSM.  Eddie and James B are alone again to discuss two issues with one of Eddie's favorites, The Lizard.  In issue 76, The Lizard has a chance to finish off Spider-Man when Spidey is helpless (no folks he is not playing possum) but The Lizard chooses to go to off and plunder instead upsetting Eddie.  Gwen Stacy and Peter spend an unpublished night in love and it appears he is about...