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

(Recorded August 25, 2017) We’re very proud to bring you this exclusive interview with award winning author JASON REYNOLDS, writer of the New York Times bestselling novel Miles Morales: Spider-Man ! Given the current state of affairs, this is a timely book that lends itself to good conversation about tough topics. In this episode, Jason s hares his insight on writing for someone else’s chara...

(Recorded August 20, 2017) In this episode, Jack and Brian take a closer look at  Spider-Men II #2 and are disappointed to find that they’re already losing interest in the miniseries. What went wrong and more importantly, can this train get back on track? 0:00 – Intro; A big change for Ultimate Spin 3:35 – Spider-Men II #2  – The miniseries takes a disappointing stumble and...

(Recorded August 5, 2017) In this episode, Kyle and Brian welcome BlackNerdProblems.com’s Omar Holmon  to discuss the jam-packed (and possibly disjointed?) Spider-Man #19. Plus, your thoughts on this issue! 0:00 – Intro; Welcome back, Omar! The new Miles novel is out and it’s a hit! 7:16 – Spider-Man #19  – A line is drawn in the sand right away – is this issue...

(Recorded July 29, 2017) In this episode, Brian and Jack welcome comedian and writer Riley Silverman to help take a closer look at the chaotic drama of Spider-Gwen #22. Plus, your thoughts on this issue! 0:00 – Intro; Welcoming Riley. Navigating online discourse about comics. Earth-65 vs. the Ultimate Universe. The occasional trickiness of keeping Spider-Gwen ‘s characters in order. 7:...

(Recorded July 16, 2017) In this episode, Brian, Kyle, and Jack welcome Superior Spider-Talk’s Dan Gvozden to discuss the long-awaited  Spider-Men  II #1. After five years and a radically different Marvel landscape, is it too late for this sequel? Why is there suddenly tension between Peter and Miles (and Jack and Kyle)? Plus, your thoughts on this issue! 0:00 – Intro; Dan tells us mor...

(Recorded July 8, 2017) In this episode, Brian, Kyle, and Jack catch up with the brutal honesty and honest brutality for Miles and his friends in  Spider-Man  #18. 0:00 – Intro 2:06 – Spider-Man #18  – Patrick Brown’s powerhouse cover! A gold-colored curve ball. Rio’s time to shine. Unrequited love.  Connecting the dots with another series. 20:36 – Our three-wor...

(Recorded July 2, 2017) In this episode, Brian, Kyle, and Jack talk about the GWENOM revelation (and what it might it mean for the future), consider a recent fan essay on Spider-Gwen ‘s storylines, and catch up with part 3 of the Predators arc as the walls close in on our hero in Radioactive Spider-Gwen #21. 0:00 – Intro 1:32 – GWENOM is finally revealed, and was worth the wait!...

(Recorded June 10, 2017) In this episode, Brian, Kyle, and Jack take a closer look at the dramatic (and welcome!) tonal shift of  Spider-Man  #17 and consider the implications for Miles as a character. 0:00 – Intro 2:23 –  Spider-Man #17  – Cover Talk (the challenge of limited solicit info). Is it already over for Bombshell? The soft side of Hammerhead. Miles sails The Sea of Dar...

(Recorded June 3, 2017) In this episode, Kyle returns and joins Brian to discuss Spider-Gwen  #20, an issue that’s packed to bursting point with action and a twisting plot that keeps us guessing. 0:00 – Intro 2:06 –  Spider-Gwen #20  – “Predators: Part 2!” The debut of Earth-65 Wolverine is nearly overSHADOWed. Navigating the push and pull of fast-paced art and...

(Recorded May 13, 2017) In this episode, Brian and Jack discuss Spider-Man #16, which welcomes new artist Oscar Bazaldua and sees Miles redefine “street level Spider-Man” in a very surprising way (hint: He’s made a huge mistake). 0:00 – Intro 1:15 –  Spider-Man #16  – Finally: Street-Level Spider-Man! New artist Oscar Bazaldua hits the ground running. Rio’s dilemma an...

(Recorded May 13, 2017) Some technical issues resulted in a shorter episode than usual, but Jack and Brian are still keen to discuss Spider-Gwen #19,  a whirlwind rollercoaster issue that sets up a new story arc and some major surprises! 0:00 – Intro 1:44 –  Spider-Gwen #19 – After the crossover, this jam-packed issue requires a bit of a refresher to keep track of all the plot th...

(Recorded April 8, 2017) In this episode, Brian, Kyle, and Jack discuss Spider-Man #15, a powerful issue that welcomes a new artist and seems to signals a bold new direction for the book. We also share some of your feedback on this issue, as well as reactions and coverage of our recent interview with Brian Michael Bendis, and talk a little bit about what’s in store for Miles later in 2017! 0:00 &#...

(Recorded April 3, 2017) We’re still in a bit of a daze, but yes, Brian and Kyle got to talk with BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS all about the world of Miles Morales! This episode was so much fun to record, and we went deep into the themes explored within the series. We get into Miles’ motivations as Spider-Man in a world where Peter Parker still exists, and talk about how real life experiences with r...

(Recorded March 25, 2017) “Sitting In A Tree” comes to a conclusion and Miles and Gwen’s relationship reaches a turning point! Kyle, Jack, and Brian share their take on the story’s resolution, its many surprises, and the overall success of bringing our two favorite Spider-Heroes together. Plus, Peter and Miles’ upcoming Generations book and your listener feedback! 0:0...

(Recorded March 18, 2017) While it’s been a generally enjoyable crossover so far, Jack and Brian feel the need to dial back their expectations as they take a closer (and short!) look at Spider-Man #14. 0:00 – Intro 1:21 – Spider-Man #14 – That logo! Looking for momentum. Character moments vs. dimension hopping. Missed opportunity? Great voices for characters. The ding myste...

(Recorded February 25, 2017) In this episode, Brian, Jack, and Kyle jump back to Earth-616 to keep up with our new Spider-Couple in Spider-Gwen #17! Plus, your feedback! 0:00 – Intro 1:41 – Spider-Gwen #17 – Framing the story vs. telling it. A focus on character vs. spectacle (similar to 2016’s Spider-Women crossover). A third wheel on a second date?  Our heroes unmasking:...

(Recorded February 18, 2017) In this episode, Brian, Kyle, and Jack share an interesting Brian Michael Bendis Q&A excerpt about Miles’s reaction to Danika’s video and check in with Spider-Man #13! Plus, your feedback! 0:00 – Intro 1:42 – A cool Q&A opportunity: Brian asks Bendis about introducing the topic of race in Spider-Man #2. 8:23 – Spider-Man #13 &#8211...

(Recorded January 21, 2017)   (Cover and variants! Clockwise: Robbi Rodriguez; Dave Johnson; David Marquez; June Brigman) In this episode, Brian, Kyle, and Jack discuss the announcement of Miles’ cinematic debut and his first date with Gwen in Spider-Gwen #16! 0:00 – Intro 0:00 -Miles on his way to the big screen! Is it a good thing that he’s walled off from the Marvel Cinem...

(Recorded January 14, 2017) (Cover and variants! Clockwise: Sara Pichelli; Bob McLeod; David Marquez; Richard Isanove) In this episode, Kyle, Jack, and Brian kick off the new year with a look at the crossover that was practically made for our show, as Miles meets Gwen (ahem) in Spider-Man #12! 0:00 – Intro: Never saw this coming in a million years! 2:55 – Spider-Man #12 – How doe...

(Recorded December 31, 2016) In this episode, Brian and Jack are joined by fellow Gwen fan Jordan Calhoun , writer and editor at BlackNerdProblems.com to catch up with the latest Spider-Gwen holiday story and Jefferson’s return to SHIELD, look back at the highs and lows of Gwen and Miles’ 2016, and share thoughts on their upcoming interdimensional romance. 0:00 – Intro; Welcoming...

(Recorded December 17, 2016) In this episode, Jack and Kyle are joined by returning guest  BlackNerdProblems.com’s Omar Holmon to discuss Spider-Man #10, the final tie-in issue to the never-ending Civil War II . 0:00 – Intro 2:12 – Spider-Man Homecoming Trailer – Ned Leeds! You know Ned Leeds, right? 6:35 – Spider-Man #10 – We’re finally done with Civil War II t...

(Recorded November 26, 2016) In this episode, Brian and Jack talk about making the most of Thanksgiving during a year that was both tough on Earth-65 as well as the real world. Gwen’s holiday trilogy continues in Spider-Gwen #14 – an action-free issue that still manages to pack a solid punch. 0:00 – Intro 1:09 – Brian’s Thanksgiving warms Jack’s cold dead heart (America is...

(Recorded November 19, 2016) In this episode, Jack and Brian valiantly try to discuss the latest Civil War II crossover while Kyle is more interested in providing an elaborate breakdown of the exciting Miles vs. Venom battle that’s teased on the cover of Spider-Man 9. There’s also the bigger question…was bringing Miles into the main Marvel universe a good idea? 0:00 – Intro 2:13...

(Recorded October 22, 2016) In this episode, Kyle, Brian and Jack catch up on meeting creators at NYCC, speculate on the upcoming Miles & Gwen crossover, share listener thoughts on writers’ experiences and *that* scene in Spider-Man #8, and preview next year’s Miles YA novel before discussing the spooktacular Halloween story that’s Spider-Gwen #13. 0:00 – Intro 1:36 – Kyle vi...

(Recorded October 1, 2016) In this episode, Brian and Jack are dazed into indifference by Civil War II and briefly discuss Gwen’s animated debut before getting into the astonishing conclusion to Weapon of Choice in Spider-Gwen #12. 0:00 – Intro 1:17 – What is going on with Civil War II? Never mind Cap, why do this to Miles? Gwen on television! 9:00 –A finale that not only delivers, but takes...