Let‘s Read Spider-Man Podcast

Episode 27 of LRSM.  Eddie and James B discuss the first appearance of the Shocker . Peter Parker moves in with Harry Osborn.  Eddie reads the letters.  The podcast gets a new wholesome sponsor.  Eddie hosts a game.  We'd love to hear your feedback on this issue, or this new wholesome sponsor, or this podcast at letsreadspiderman@gmail.com or @letsreadspidey on Twitter.  Also reach out to us if yo...

Episode 26 of LRSM in which James B and Eddie discuss two issues where Spider-Man battles the Lizard.  Also in these issues, Mary Jane Watson meets Flash and Harry.  Aunt May takes a trip.  Spider-Man continues fighting with his arm in a sling.  Ned Leeds and Betty Brandt enjoy a coffee break.  Doctor Curt Connors family comes to New York.  For more on the Lizard, check out Episode 36 of our podca...

Episode 25 of LRSM.  In the Silver Anniversary 25th episode, James B and Eddie compare the 1960's comic book to the first movie in which Peter Parker gains spider-like powers, including super-strength, enhanced reflexes, a "spider sense" that warns him of incoming danger, and the ability to climb walls and shoot spiderwebs (one example of a departure from the comics, where he utilizes web-shooters...

Episode 24 of LRSM.  Eddie and James B discuss three issues from 1966 featuring the first appearance and battle with the Rhino and a rematch of Spider-Man and Rhino once more after the Rhino breaks out of jail.  Also an issue where John Jameson, whose mind is clouded by space spores, calls himself Colonel Jupiter and fights Spider-Man.  And last, but certainly not least, the long awaited first ful...

Episode 23 of LRSM.  James B and Eddie discuss The Amazing Spider-Man 39 in which the Green Goblin is revealed to be Norman Osborn and the Green Goblin discovers Spider-Man's identity. Then in issue 40 the Green Goblin gets amnesia, forgets Spider-Man's identity, and returns to his life as Norman Osborn.  A new sponsor joins the podcast.  We'd love to hear your feedback on this issue, or this new...

Episode 22 of LRSM.  James B and Eddie discuss three issues.  The Amazing Spider-Man 36 is the first appearance of the Looter.  Norton G Fester Hopes to prove there is microscopic living matter in a meteor sample. None of his friends or the banks give him a loans so he decides he will chip away at the meteor himself. The meteor has a gas pocket inside of it and the gas gives him some abilities. He...

Episode 21 of LRSM.  Eddie and James B discuss The Amazing Spider-Man issues 34 and 35 where Spider-man battles Kraven the Hunter and the Molten Man.  Harry is an extra big jerk.   The Molten Man works to master his powers.  Eddie finds a way to bring up his favorite villian.  We'd love to hear your feedback on these issues or this podcast, address all complaints and and mistakes to Eddie at letsr...

Episode 20 of LRSM.  James B and Eddie discuss Amazing Spider-Man 32 & 33.  Two of James B's favorite issues of all time. First Aunt May is in the hospital with radiation poisoning in her blood due to a blood transfusion from Peter in the second part of a three-part story (ASM 31-33).  Then it's the Legendary issue where Spider-Man must escape after being pinned under heavy machinery in order...

Episode 19 of LRSM. Spider-man battles the Cat.  Flash Thompson's actions are called out. Later Peter Parker starts college in the first part of a three-part story featuring the first appearances of Harry Osborn , and Gwen Stacy . We'd love to hear your feedback on these three issues, or this podcast at letsreadspiderman@gmail.com or @letsreadspidey on Twitter.   Theme Music by Jeff Kenniston  htt...

Episode 18 of LRSM.  Spider-Man and Doctor Strange join forces against Xandu.  Also Spider-man battles the Scorpion after he escapes from prison.  Peter Parker's top romances are ranked.  Eddie tries his first pre-episode intro with questionable success.  Also a new sponsor joins the podcast.  We'd love to hear your feedback on these issues, the new sponsor, or this podcast at letsreadspiderman@gm...

Episode 17 of LRSM.  James B and Eddie discuss The Amazing Spider-man 26, 27 and 28.    The first appearances of the Crime-Master, Patch the Stool Pigeon and the Molten Man.  Peter graduates from Mid-Town high.  One of Peter's love interests departs.  After the exit music, get a behind the scenes look at the making and editing of Let's Read Spider-Man "The Podcast".  Find us at letsreadspiderman@g...

Episode 16 of LRSM.  Mysterio, under the guise of Dr. Ludwig Rinehart, tries to convince Spider-Man that he is insane. Professor Spencer Smyth e makes a Spider-Slayer robot to hunt Spider-man with J.Jonah Jameson’s face.  Speaking of faces, also in issue 25 is the first appearance of Mary Jane Watson but her face… is obscured.  Eddie calls Betty Brant a high school dropout.  James B says that Flas...

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.

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 John...

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 Ne...

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 fro...

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 letsreadspiderma...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.  Reac...

Episode 5 of LRSM.  The Amazing Spider-Man 5 and 6 are read and reviewed by James B and Eddie.  In issue 5, everyone's favorite neighborhood Spider-Man engages the Fantastic Four's most powerful enemy, Doctor Doom!   In issue 6, when reports of a humanoid-lizard come out of Florida, Daily Bugle publisher J. Jonah Jameson issues a challenge to Spider-Man: Defeat the Lizard !!! Reach us at letsreads...

Episode 4 of LRSM.  The Amazing Spider-Man 3 and 4 are read and reviewed by Eddie and James B featuring the origins and first appearances of  Doctor Octopus and Sandman.  Also discussed is the first appearance of  J. Jonah Jameson's secretary Betty Brant and another appearance by the The Human Torch.  A new sponsor joins.   We'd love to hear your feedback on these issues or this new sponsor, or th...

Episode 3 of LRSM.  The Amazing Spider-Man #2 is discussed by James B and Eddie.  Once again, a new sponsor joins after Eddie insulted the previous two sponsors on air.   We'd love to hear your feedback on this issue, or this new sponsor, or this podcast at letsreadspiderman@gmail.com or @letsreadspidey on Twitter.