Walloping Websnappers! A Spider-Man Podcast

Surprise surprise, Dr. Doom wants to take over the world -- and this time, he’s doing it with pink robots and mind control devices! This episode of 1981’s Spider-Man assumes that the United Nations has way more power than it actually does, and sparks unexpected conversations about Ronald Reagan’s presidency, crotch-money, and whether or not calling someone a chicken is problematic. Website ⁠⁠⁠⁠  |...

While a lot of kids in 1981 were watching Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends , a syndicated solo series was airing at the same time -- and while it’s less-remembered, it definitely has unique things to offer. In the first episode of Spider-Man (1981), Doc Ock plots to steal the world’s oil, a random bottle of acid saves the day, and Spidey literally water skis with a shark. And yet, it’s still now...

Let’s have a little fun with our Marvel Rising friends again! In this Ghost-Spider-centric special, Gwen Stacy has trouble juggling her duties between the Secret Warriors and her band -- and her worlds collide when a new villain causes mayhem to…win Battle of the Bands? This lighthearted, low-stakes romp might just be the injection of warmth and silliness we could use right now. Source Saturday Mo...

Spider-Man Unlimited may have been cancelled prematurely, but a lot of work was still done for the second season! We’re covering the unproduced season premiere script, a fast-paced and game-changing resolution to the original storyline filled with callbacks, character returns, and huge emotional moments for Naoko, Goblin, and X-51 (aka the best characters!) Plus, we read the complete season two ou...

Spider-Man Unlimited comes to an intense climax in this massive finale, and it’s as complicated, ambitious, and flawed as the rest of the series! The High Evolutionary puts his genocidal plan into motion, setting off a series of betrayals, returns, and a frustratingly apocalyptic unresolved cliffhanger. Plus, we discuss our overall thoughts on this fascinating series, and how it reflects the curre...

It’s the shocking origin of Deus ex Ma-Karen! In the penultimate episode of Spider-Man Unlimited, we learn quite a bit about Karen and the High Evolutionary, spurring tons of questions about Counter-Earth and its ruler’s plans. It also spurs the biggest disagreement this podcast has ever seen! Website ⁠⁠⁠⁠  |  ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Patreon ⁠⁠⁠⁠  |  ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Discord ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Contact us:  @WallopingWebPod on  ⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠...

It’s only fitting that our 50th episode is a Venom-centric one, complete with a healthy helping of a big man in underwear and a dash of body horror! This Spider-Man Unlimited episode features a throwback to more classic Spidey tales, attempting to humanize our favorite thicc boy in black while Spidey dons his old love once more. Website ⁠⁠⁠⁠  |  ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Patreon ⁠⁠⁠⁠  |  ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Discord ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Contact us: ...

Bromley gets a backstory and Spidey faces off against the High Evolutionary in an intensely bleak episode! As we uncover more about the history of Counter-Earth (and question how old Bromley is), Spidey learns to appreciate his found family, and EVERYBODY gets betrayed. Come on you scum-suckers, suck more scum! Website ⁠⁠⁠⁠  |  ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Patreon ⁠⁠⁠⁠  |  ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Discord ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Contact us:  @WallopingWebPod...

Goblin's back, and he's joining Spidey on a mission to reclaim a spaceship... only to learn that Soylent Green is beastials! Horrific dystopian concepts abound in an episode with underground mutant Rejects, slave labor, and a creepy way to make new citizens. And it all takes place in Atlantic City! We dig deep into Peter Parker’s motivations, Goblin’s characterization, and this show’s inco...

Man-Wolf! Electric Eel Electro! We have a howling good time with an episode that gives us lots of fun werewolf shenanigans, along with an awesome Naoko and one of the best Counter-Earth villains so far. We also get a confusing heist plot, and Karen continuing to have a confusing lack of personality. It’s still an electrifying experience! Website ⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Patreon ⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Discord ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Contact...

A new Vulture arrives, and he’s raring to send the bourgeoisie to the guillotine! As Spidey gets wrapped up in yet another evil bestial plot, we learn a little bit more about the broken class system of Counter-Earth in an episode that’s frustratingly relevant to today. We also address the show’s biggest questions, including: Why doesn’t Vulture look like an actual vulture? Why is Vulture so simila...

Counter-Earth’s version of Kraven the Hunter enters, and he’s…kind of bland. We dig into the underlying themes of class struggle and the complicated human-bestial dynamic that this episode presents...until it botches those themes and moves on to something way less interesting. Oh well, at least we get some really lovely and strange bestial designs! Website ⁠⁠⁠⁠  |  ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Patreon ⁠⁠⁠⁠  |  ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Disco...

Spidey makes a cool new robot friend! Spider-Man Unlimited goes deep into classic sci-fi storytelling, as recently-sentient machine man X-51 learns individuality, the value of humanity, and questions the meaning of life. It’s quite a lot for a kids’ superhero show! Unfortunately, the warring factions of Counter-Earth want X-51 for themselves, while we just think he’s a big sweetie. Website ⁠⁠⁠⁠  |...

Cool-bandage-dude is in the spotlight! We learn the tragic backstory of Git Hoskins, a character with bizarre hair but an incredibly creative superpower. Cool! We also learn that he stole a deadly virus (!!) that is apparently also a neutron bomb (!!!). Not cool! As the beastials and humans are forced to work together, we get an almost-great episode exploring the parallels between these two partie...

Creepy sentient sewer slime, alien bug parasites, an ancient hive mind…none of that really matters, because Counter-Earth Green Goblin is here, and he RULES! Spider-Man Unlimited plunges deep into sci-fi horror with a confusing story about Venom and Carnage, but all can be forgiven because we get to see Goblin in his pumpkin bomb boxers. Website ⁠⁠⁠⁠  |  ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Patreon ⁠⁠⁠⁠  |  ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Discord ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Con...

It’s Spidey vs. Planet of the Symbiote-Furries as he officially joins John Jameson’s human revolution! In part two of Spider-Man Unlimited ’s premiere, we meet our full cast of resistance troops pulled straight from Terminator and Mad Max. And though Sir Ram is a disappointing villain, we’re intrigued by the High Evolutionary as an unreliable narrator, the nobleness of Lord Tyger, the Synoptic bod...

Hop on a spaceship to Counter-Earth with us as we explore the weird and controversial Spider-Man Unlimited! This is one of the most maligned Spidey shows out there… but we, uh, actually… really like it? Like, a lot? We go deep into its truly fascinating production history, its classical references and world-building, and break down the many hidden depths of this surprisingly artful (but, yes, very...

Sure, you could listen to this podcast… but wouldn’t you rather play more Video-Man ? It’s early video games galore as Electro crosses over the Amazing Friends with Wreck-It Ralph thanks to his living video game creature. But why are the game sprites so cute? Does Flash now have a traumatic brain injury? Who is mysterious billionare T.P. Dune? Which metals are good conductors? All your burning que...

We’re spending time with our Amazing Friends again, and it’s making us lose our minds just as much as Mr. Frump did! This Agatha Christie homage starts off well enough, but quickly devolves into utter chaos… and our brains cannot handle it. Listen to us mutter from our straightjackets about Namor the Queen Bee Mean Girl, useless Dr. Strange, why Chameleon should have been Mysterio, and much more!...

In this game-changing episode of the forgotten WB series Midtown, disaffected bad boy Harry Osborn makes his long-awaited debut -- and thanks to a jealous Flash and a very lame take on Mysterio, his first day of school is quite a doozy! But the real drama here, of course, is Peter and Liz’s breakup. Plus, we finally get movement on the murder mystery thanks to MJ… even if we STILL don’t want Otto...

Hey listeners, I know what we’re gonna do today! We’re diving into the first official Marvel/Disney crossover, as Spidey, Iron Man, Thor, and Hulk seek help from Phineas and Ferb (and all their friends!) It’s witty, irreverent, and has way more deep cut Marvel references than we expected. And believe it or not, there’s a ton to analyze and talk about. It’s the best podcast episode EVER! Website ⁠⁠...

The Neogenic Nightmare ends with the worst nightmare of all -- being a senior citizen, apparently! But there’s plenty of the body horror we’ve come to expect as Scorpion, Lizard, and Vulture all butt heads over those pesky neogenics. Plus, Peter gets an unexpected “cure” for his disease, and we take an overall look at this weird, inventive season. “You’ll never see meeee agaaaaaain…” Website ⁠⁠⁠⁠...

“I’M OOOOOOOLD!” Vulture takes flight as the unexpected Big Bad of the season, complete with Tablet of Time lifeforce-sucking technology and a vendetta against hip youths. But we’re more invested in the adorable romance of Flash and Debra, and discuss (yet again) Peter’s extremely flawed approach at courting women. He’s learning! Sort of! Website ⁠⁠⁠⁠  |  ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Patreon ⁠⁠⁠⁠  |  ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Discord ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Co...

It’s all about kidnapped ladies and de-aged babies in the conclusion of this chaotic two-parter! Peter learns the truth about his doomed romance, Kingpin learns a hard lesson in managing his work-life balance, and Silvermane learns to be careful what you wish for -- at least when it comes to an ancient science-magic artifact pilfered from its home country. Plus, we explore the ramifications of the...

There’s a lot of “yikes” to be had in the first of this utterly chaotic two-parter! A Mesoamerican artifact is stolen (er… “discovered”) from another civilization and brought to New York, and both Kingpin and Silvermane want to get their hands on it. Somehow, this results in a ridiculous number of kidnapped women. We explore this episode’s complicated depiction of other cultures, dizzying plot tur...