Into The Spider-Cast
57 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago -Welcome to Into the Spider-Cast! Your hosts CJ and Swara, lifelong Spider-Man fans, discuss all the various webheads of the Spider-Verse on this bi-weekly podcast. From Miles Morales, Peter Parker, Gwen Stacy, Cindy Moon, Jessica Drew, Miguel O’Hara, and beyond, we analyze and review every piece of Spider-Person film, tv, and comics you can think of. We also want to help you listeners get into the Spider-Fandom if you haven’t before, so come listen to us with an open mind and we’ll help you find a Spider-Verse story that speaks to you!
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Episode 54: The Last Spider-Cast
October 25, 2022 10:00 - 26 minutes - 36.2 MBIn this farewell episode, CJ and Swara close the final chapter of Into The Spider-Cast. While a bittersweet ending, we had a blast doing the podcast and reminisce about our favorite moments and experiences doing the pod. Thank you all for taking this journey with us, and stay tuned for what's next for us! Follow Into the Spider-Cast on Twitter @IntoSpiderCast and Instagram @intothespidercast. Follow the hosts on Twitter @CJWritesThings and @spiderswarz.
Into The Spider-Cast Episode 53: Jeff Trammell, Head Writer and EP of "Spider-Man: Freshman Year"
September 20, 2022 10:00 - 56 minutes - 78.2 MBWe're back from our Summer Hiatus with the one and only Mr. Jeff Trammell, the Head Writer and Executive Producer of the upcoming MCU series "Spider-Man: Freshman Year"! In our wide ranging discussion, Jeff tells us about how he got into animation, what he's learned from the various animated he's been involved in, including Craig of the Creek, The Owl House, Infinity Train, and Amphibia, what he hopes the future of animation looks like, the experience of heading up a Marvel animated show, an...
ANNOUNCEMENT: We're Taking a Summer Break
June 14, 2022 13:49 - 4 minutes - 5.55 MBY'all, we need a break. Doing the podcast is fun, but a lot of work. So, we're doing a Summer reset. CJ and Swara explain all in this mini-episode. We'll see y'all back in the Fall! Follow Into the Spider-Cast on Twitter @IntoSpiderCast and Instagram @intothespidercast. Follow the hosts on Twitter @CJWritesThings and @spiderswarz. Support local Black Lives Matter chapters and affiliate causes and organizations. Use the National Resources List, which has links to various Black...
Episode 52: Spider-Man and Ms. Marvel Team Up (AANHPI Month Special)
May 31, 2022 10:00 - 54 minutes - 74.4 MBPreeti Chhibber joins us once again to discuss the time that Spider-Man met up with the hero who has been deigned "this generation's Spider-Man," Ms. Marvel, AKA Kamala Khan! The issues we discuss are Eve Ewing's Marvel Team Up: Spider-Man and Ms. Marvel. What makes these heroes so similar yet so distinct? What wacky hijinks ensue when they meet up? We also discuss the landscape for AANHPI representation in Marvel and among the Spider-People, what stories we'd love to see more of, and much m...
Episode 51: Happy Birthday, Spidey!
May 10, 2022 12:00 - 58 minutes - 81.3 MBIn honor of Spider-Man's 60th anniversary this year, and with Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness now in theaters we're turning our attention to the time Peter Parker celebrated his birthday - and was flung through time and space! This week's episode covers the "Happy Birthday" arc from the J. Michael Straczynski/John Romita Jr. run of Amazing Spider-Man, specifically Amazing Spider-Man #57-58 and the landmark Amazing Spider-Man #500. We talk about how surprisingly emotional this sto...
Episode 50: The Arachknight
April 26, 2022 10:00 - 48 minutes - 66.5 MBIt's our 50th episode! Thank you all for continuing with us on our journey through the Spider-Verse. As we're in the middle of Moon Knight Season 1, why not discuss that time in the multiverse when Peter Parker fused with Marc Spector to become the Arachknight? Why is this version of the web-slinger so fresh from anything else we've seen? We also discuss Moon Knight episodes 3 and 4 and where we think the last two episodes will go, discuss the news of Across the Spider-Verse being delayed ag...
Episode 49: Neogenic Nightmare Part II
April 12, 2022 10:00 - 49 minutes - 68.5 MBWe're back! After our hiatus, we're not talking about the Morbius film (or at least Swara isn't since he refuses to go to theaters to see it) and we discuss the second cohort of episodes in the Neogenic Nightmare arc of Spider-Man The Animated Series that features not only Morbius, but Blade and the Punisher as well! Why is this such a great adaptation? How is Peter pushed to his brink here? CJ also gives his thoughts on the Morbius fim, we discuss the first two episodes of Moon Knight, and ...
Episode 48: Black Cat in Marvel's Spider-Man
March 01, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 84.5 MBWe welcome back our friend author Preeti Chhibber to discuss Felicia Hardy's, AKA Black Cat, role in Spider-Man PS4, as well as discuss her upcoming Black Cat story in Women of Marvel #1 this March, and Spider-Man: The Social Dilemma this July! Why do we love Felicia so much, and how does she challenge Peter in this amazing game? Where do we hope her story goes from here in all forms of media? We also discuss Preeti's thoughts on No Way Home, our thoughts on Multiverse of Madness, casting fo...
Episode 47: "Spider-Man: Blue" (2002-2003)
February 15, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 133 MBThis week, we welcome longtime friend of the show Destiny Jackson of Netflix TUDUM to the show to discuss Spider-Man: Blue for our Valentine's Day special! How does this comic do a good job of showing the beginning of Peter’s relationships with Gwen and MJ? Why is it so important for us all to acknowledge continuous grief for our loved ones? How does this story encapsulate Peter Parker’s story as Spider-Man? We also discuss Destiny’s thoughts on Spider-Man No Way Home, react to the Madame We...
Episode 46: The Present and Future of Spider-Man Games
January 25, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 106 MBFor our latest episode, we re-visit Spider-Man PS4 and its upcoming sequel with our special guest George Yang! What did we think of the game three years after its release? How does it appeal to Spider-fans old and new? And what are our thoughts on the upcoming 2023 sequel, which features both Peter Parker and Miles Morales going up against Venom and (potentially) Kraven the Hunter? We also discuss our thoughts on the first official trailer for Moon Knight and our expectations for Marc Specto...
Episode 45: Spider-Man "Coming Home" (2001)
January 11, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 83 MBTo start off the new year, we go back and discuss one of CJ's favorite stories, J. Michael Straczynski's sublime Spider-Man comic run, "Coming Home." How is Peter pushed to the edge, and how does it highlight his best qualities as Spider-Man? What makes this particular story so enduring? We also discuss the news that the Morbius film is being delayed to April, give what's on our Spider-Sense, and much more! Follow Into the Spider-Cast on Twitter @IntoSpiderCast and Instagram @intothes...
Episode 44: "Spider-Man No Way Home" Review
December 21, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 130 MBWe are joined once again by comics writer Stephanie Williams and film and tv critic Hector Navarro to discuss the highly anticipated Spider-Man: No Way Home. We dive into what we anticipated, what we loved about it, and how this film is a culmination of the Spider-Man Cinematic Multiverse. We also discuss what this means for the future of the MCU and Spider-Man films, what's on our Spider-Sense, and much more. Follow Steph @Steph_I_Will and Hector @Hectorisfunny on Twitter. Foll...
Episode 43: The Road to "No Way Home"
December 07, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 87.9 MBWith only two weeks until the premiere of Spider-Man: No Way Home, we decided to discuss our thoughts on the most recent trailer, along with our thoughts on what might happen. How will Peter Parker fare with villains from alternate universes? Which villains are we looking forward to seeing? Will the film be able to juggle multiversal shenanigans with Spidey's secret identity being revealed to the world? And will this finally be the Marvel Studios project where Mephisto makes his grand appear...
Episode 42: My Spider Academia
November 09, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 108 MBThis week, we're joined by our special guest LaNeysha Campbell to discuss the anime phenomenon My Hero Academia-specifically, the similarities that Izuku "Deku" Midorya shares with Peter Parker. How was MHA creator Kohei Horikoshi inspired by the Spider-Man mythos? How does Deku's rivalry/friendship with Katsuki Bakugo mirror that of Spidey and the Human Torch's? And what of Deku's new abilities, Blackwhip and Danger Sense-which also happen to mirror Spidey's web-slinging and Spider-Sense? W...
Episode 41: One More Moment In Time With No Way Home
October 26, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 146 MBThis week, we're joined by our special guest James Whitbrook to discuss the infamous "One More Day" storyline and its follow-up "One Moment In Time." After a little over a decade, how do both stories hold up? What are our thoughts on the Mephisto of it all, and how the story only highlights how strong Peter Parker and Mary Jane Watson's relationship is? And how will elements of these stories influence the plot of Spider-Man: No Way Home? We also discuss the shifting of multiple films under M...
Episode 40: Venom: Let There Be Carnage
October 12, 2021 10:00 - 59 minutes - 82 MBWe are once again joined by our special guest and But Why Tho?'s Editor-In-Chief Kate Sánchez to discuss Venom: Let There Be Carnage! What did we think of Eddie and Venom's relationship? How does Andy Serkis handle the material? What did we think of Woody Harrelson's Carnage and his relationship with Naomie Harris' Shriek? And what does that post-credits scene mean? We also discuss potential rumors of Marvel Studios' spinoff shows on Disney+, including a series focused on WandaVision's Agath...
Episode 39: The Spider-Slayers (Spider-Man: The Animated Series)
September 28, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 87.5 MBWe return to Spider-Man The Animated Series! We discuss the "Spider-Slayers" two-part arc that sets up many elements for the series going forward, delving into the setup of Spider-Man's villains, love life, and our first introduction to one Felicia Hardy. But besides that, we have a lot of news to discuss, including that of Marvel vs. the heirs of the creators of their most famous characters, such as Spider-Man, and some rumors about the upcoming Ms. Marvel MCU series. Enjoy! We are a ...
Episode 38: Amazing Spider-Man #700
September 15, 2021 13:15 - 1 hour - 110 MBWe are joined by our special guest Anthony Canton of the MCUniversity Podcast to discuss Amazing Spider-Man #700, which served as the official start of the Superior Spider-Man era. This issue saw Peter Parker, who was trapped in Doctor Octopus' dying body, attempt to stop Ock from claiming his life as Spider-Man. How did Ock and Peter differ from each other? How did Peter's friends and family react to his new demeanor? And why was one part surprisingly emotional? We also discuss our though...
Episode 37: Loki and Spider-Ham
August 24, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 86 MBWe are joined by our special guest Lys to discuss the Ultimate Spider-Man episode "Run Pig Run," which guest stars Loki! In this episode, we discuss how the God of Mischief transforms Peter Parker into Spider-Ham via an enchanted hot dog (yes, really) and sets him up at the prize boar in the Asgardian Wild Hunt. Suffice it to say, this episode was weird. We also talk about Lys' love of Loki and Spidey, the Eternals trailer, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings having an exclusive theatr...
Episode 36: Neogenic Nightmare Part 1
July 27, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 136 MBWe are joined by special guest Jordan Maison to discuss the first half of the "Neogenic Nightmare" storyline from Spider-Man: The Animated Series' second season. How does Peter Parker deal with the fact that his body may be mutating into something inhuman? How does Mary Jane Watson outwit a superpowered stalker in the form of Hydro-Man? What did we think of the crossover with X-Men: The Animated Series? And how did censorship lead to the Sinister Six being renamed to the "Insidious Six?" We ...
Episode 35: Spider-Man: The Lost Years (1995)
July 13, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 143 MBWe are joined by Zach of spidey-dude.com to discuss the seminal Ben Reilly series of the mid-1990s, "Spider-Man: The Lost Years" by J.M. DeMatteis. What would you do if you found out you were a clone? How would you react if you had Spider-Powers in the process? What would a grittier version of a Spider-Man story look like? We also discuss the recent No Way Home costume revelations, discuss our thoughts on Black Widow, and much more in this packed Spider-Cast episode! We are a proud mem...
Episode 34: Miles Morales: Spider-Man Vol. 2
June 22, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 123 MBWe continue our discussion of Saladin Ahmed's run of "Miles Morales: Spider-Man" with Vol. 2 of the series, "Bring on the Bad Guys," which collects issues 7-10. What did we think of the intense storyline presented in this issue, and whether it was handled well overall? Why is it so important that Miles' family be featured at the center of this story arc? We also discuss the news of a new Silk showrunner, delve into what's been happening on Loki in its first two episodes, and much more! ...
Episode 33: Invincible
June 08, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 116 MBWe're back! Discussing the first season of Invincible on Amazon Prime! While not *technically* part of the Spider-Verse, Mark Grayson (AKA Invincible) has a tremendous amount in common with Peter Parker and all the other Spider-People. What makes Mark such a relatable hero in his particular struggles? How did the Invincible comic and show elevate the superhero medium? We also discuss a LOT of news, including that Issa Rae has been cast as Spider-Woman (Jessica Drew) in Into the Spider-Verse ...
Episode 32: One Long Spider-Sense
May 18, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 97.3 MBThis week, Swara and CJ decide to pause from a focused discussion on a piece of Spider-Content and instead discuss what's generally on our minds, real-world and fictional, in this episode that is effectively one long back-and-forth Spider-Sense section. We hope that through this episode, you, the listener, will get to know us better and our interests beyond the Spider-Verse (although we do inevitably discuss some of that as well). Also, Spider-Man says Free Palestine. Enjoy listening! ...
Episode 31: The Culture of Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales
April 27, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 133 MBIn this episode, we are joined by special guest Anthony Otero to discuss the culture represented in Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales. The major point of discussion: how Miles as a Puerto Rican and Afro-Latino superhero has different relationships and connections to his parents and their respective heritage. We also discuss Miles' relationship with his Uncle Aaron-better known as the Prowler-and how the game addresses the Black Lives Matter movement and the passing of Chadwick Boseman. We a...
Episode 30: Spider-Man Meets Invincible
April 13, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 92.5 MBIn this episode (which we recorded on CJ’s birthday!), we discuss the 2006 comic “Marvel Team-Up #14: Spider-Man Meets Invincible” in which our favorite wall-crawler meets a superhero from a whole other universe that isn’t in the Marvel Multiverse (namely that of Image Comics). Now that’s a REAL crossover. We discuss what these iconic heroes have in common, how we enjoyed their meetup, and how they each represent their respective comic universes. We also discuss the latest news about the Int...
Episode 29: Enter Venom
March 30, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 140 MBWe return to Spider-Man The Animated Series and Venom with our guest, filmmaker Jon Lee Brody! We discuss the classic "Alien Costume" storyline, how good the introduction of Venom and Eddie Brock is in the first major animated Marvel universe, and overall why this arc was so much better than Spider-Man 3. But before that, we discuss the endemic of xenophobia, hatred, and attacks against Asian-American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities in the US and what we can all do to stop it. We als...
Episode 28: Featuring Monica Rambeau
March 16, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 156 MBWe're joined by the amazing writer and Marvel Comics expert Stephanie Williams to discuss all things Monica Rambeau, the first woman to be Captain Marvel! We discuss her superhero origin story in The Amazing Spider-Man Annual #16, and her further adventures with Spider-Man and the Avengers in The Avengers #236-237 and Marvel Team-Up #142-143. We also discuss Monica's MCU debut in WandaVision, what did and didn't work with her role in the story, and give our overall takes on WandaVision now t...
Episode 27: The Anarchic Spider-Man
March 01, 2021 21:22 - 1 hour - 110 MBTo close out Black History Month, CJ and Swara discuss the first full appearance of Hobie Brown of Earth-138, AKA The Anarchic Spider-Man, AKA Spider-Punk, in "Edge of Spider-Geddon" #1 from 2018. Why is Hobie such a great character that feels relevant for our times? How does this comic do a good job of exploring oppressive systems on the marginalized and why we must resist them, whatever dimension that we're in? Before that, we discuss the news of Spider-Man 3's new title, "No Way Home," wh...
Episode 26: Spider-Man: House of M (2005)
February 16, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 94.2 MBAs we are both currently obsessed with WandaVision, we decided to delve into the source material with Spider-Man: House of M, a five-part miniseries from 2005 that came as a result of the House of M event across Marvel Comics. What is Peter Parker's apparent "ideal life" in a reality where mutants reign supreme? How does this comic utilize aspects of the Spidey mythos to explore Peter's deepest desires? Why does Spider-Man feel a kind of "survivor's guilt" in this comic, and how does that af...
Episode 25: Silk: Sinister (2016)
February 02, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 97.9 MBCJ and Swara continue their discussion of Cindy Moon's first comic series with Silk: Sinister by Robbie Thompson. What do we make of the predicament Cindy has gotten herself into with Black Cat? How well do we think this story handles Cindy's mental health storyline, and why does she continue to be such a relatable character? What do we make of the villains in this run? We also discuss the latest developments and our speculations about WandaVision with a spoiler-filled discussion in our new...
Episode 24: "Ultimate Spider-Man" Vol. 1
January 19, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 104 MBWe're back after our Holiday Hiatus! In this episode, we finally discuss Ultimate Spider-Man Vol. 1 from 2000, back when Marvel launched their Ultimate universe that imagines their heroes origins in the 21st Century. What did we like about this unique take on Peter Parker's origin as Spider-Man? How do we like the dynamics and takes on him and his supporting characters like Aunt May, Uncle Ben, and Mary Jane? How does the comic hold up today? We also discuss some exciting news on new casting...
Episode 23: Spider-Man: Miles Morales PS4/PS5 (2020)
December 15, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 121 MBMaia joins us again to discuss the follow-up game to Spider-Man PS4, Spider-Man: Miles Morales! How well do we think this game handles Miles and all his relationships with friends and family? What was unique about the gameplay? What relevant themes does the game bring up, and how well did it address them? But before that, we have a LOT of news to discuss, ranging across all the MCU and Spider-Man 3 announcements and reports we've received the past week. Again, it's a LOT. Enjoy! Guest ...
Episode 22: Japanese Spider-Man
December 01, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 84.1 MBThis week, CJ and Swara discuss the first episode of Marvel 616 on Disney+, which details the origins and phenomenon of Japan's take on Spider-Man. How does Takuya Yamashiro differ from Peter Parker in his superhero origin? Why was the premise so much different from the original take on Spider-Man? How did this series actually influence some of our favorite Super Sentai/Power Rangers series? We discuss all that, along with some more rumors about the third Spider-Man MCU film, say what's on o...
Episode 21: Venom (2018)
November 17, 2020 12:00 - 59 minutes - 82.2 MBAfter taking a week off for a very stressful Election Week, we're back with the zaniest and silliest movie we could watch. That's right! We're finally taking on the 2018 MASTERPIECE that is Venom! Does this film make one iota of sense? Does Tom Hardy know what he's doing in this movie as Eddie Brock? Why is Eddie and the Symbiote's relationship the best thing about this mess of a movie? (Also, do we ship it?) We also discuss the news of the Spider-Man: Miles Morales game launch, Tom Holland ...
Episode 20: The Short Halloween (2009)
October 27, 2020 11:00 - 55 minutes - 76.1 MBIn our Halloween themed episode, we review 2009's "The Amazing Spider-Man: The Short Halloween" from famous SNL alum Bill Hader and Seth Meyers! How does this one-off comic hold up as a Halloween and comedy story? How do Hader and Meyers do as writers? We also discuss the various rumors abound about the third Spider-Man MCU film having a live-action Spider-Verse, Marvel's developments for Blade, and much more on this episode celebrating the Spooky Season! Reddit link discussed in the ...
Episode 19: Into the Spider-Verse and Latinx Heritage Month
October 13, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 118 MBIn our second episode during Latinx Heritage Month, we have our second discussion on Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, this time joined by Kayla Marie Meyer of the Y tu Bantha También podcast! What are the broad messages this film tries to convey with Miles' journey, including "With Great Power, Comes Great Responsibility"? How well does the film incorporate Miles' Afro-Latinx heritage and home life, and how can that be done better for the sequel? We also discuss the recent casting news for...
Bonus Mini-Episode: But Why Tho St. Jude's Fundraiser
October 08, 2020 14:55 - 4 minutes - 6.18 MBIn this short bonus episode, CJ and Swara talk about our fundraising efforts with our podcast network to raise funds for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital during the month of October! Please join us this month as we talk about this awesome initiative, and what you can do to help us reach our goal! Donate to the cause at stjude.org/butwhytho! We are a proud member of the But Why Tho? Podcast Network. Follow Into the Spider-Cast on Twitter @IntoSpiderCast and on Instagr...
Episode 18: Araña, The Heart of the Spider Vol 1
September 29, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 99.4 MBFor Latinx Heritage Month, we discuss a Latinx character we haven't discussed yet: Anya Corazon, AKA Araña, with her debut series "The Heart of the Spider." How does Anya stand out from most Spider-People, and how does her story strike its uniqueness with the various mystical elements and secret societies at play? What do we make of this less scientifically-based Spider-Story and Anya as a character? Besides our main discussion, we discuss the news of the Ms. Marvel series getting its direct...
Episode 17: Spider-Man Far From Home (2019)
September 15, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 154 MBRachel Leishman of The Mary Sue joins CJ and Swara to discuss the second film of the MCU Spider-Man saga, Spider-Man Far From Home! What works in this sequel, of both Homecoming and Avengers: Endgame, and how well does it set up Peter's journey from here? Why is MJ and Peter's relationship so great? Why is Mysterio a villain for our times? But first, we discuss the exciting news that Phil Lord and Chris Miller, with Sony and Amy Pascal, are developing a live-action Cindy Moon/Silk series wri...
Episode 16: Spider-Man The Animated Series
September 01, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 110 MBIt's our first discussion of the iconic 90s Spider-Man The Animated Series! We're joined by our friend Matt of the But Why Tho? podcast to discuss the first episode, "Night of the Lizard," which we found to tell the Lizard's story significantly better than in The Amazing Spider-Man. But first, we give our tributes to the dearly departed Chadwick Boseman, whose performance as King T'Challa, The Black Panther, and other works are legendary and important for so many. We also discuss the latest ...
Episode 15: Sailor Ghost-Spider
August 18, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 120 MBWe're joined by the host of the Sailor Moon Fan Club Podcast, Victoria L. Johnson, to talk all things Sailor Moon, Ghost-Spider, and Spider-Man! We have a wide-ranging discussion on the various parallels between the franchises, how both Usagi Tsukino and Peter Parker have had to learn "With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility," which Sailor Senshi are which Spider-People, who Peter Parker's Tuxedo Mask is, and much more! Our spotlight comic discussion this week is Ghost-Spider issues 1-5 ...
Episode 14: Spider-Man Homecoming (2017) with Author Preeti Chhibber
August 04, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 153 MBAuthor and The Spectacular Spider-Cast host Preeti Chhibber joins us on Into the Spider-Cast! This week, we're starting our Spider-Man MCU journey with Spider-Man Homecoming. Why was this particular reboot so effective, and why do we all love this film so much and the unique ways it uses the Spider-Man mythos? But before that, we discuss Preeti's brand new book, Avengers Assembly #1: Orientation, coming out today on August 4th, which stars Kamala Khan/Ms. Marvel, Doreen Green/Squirrel Girl, ...
Episode 13: Miles Morales: Spider-Man Vol. 1 (2019)
July 21, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 108 MBCJ and Swara finally get to discussing the current Miles Morales Spider-Man run, with Saladin Ahmed and Javier Garrón's Miles Morales: Spider-Man Vol. 1: Straight Out of Brooklyn! We discuss why this comic does a great job of showing a day in the life of Miles in his school life and as Spider-Man, and why Straight Out of Brooklyn is a great starting off point if you want to get into comics after watching Into the Spider-Verse! We also discuss the news on the new Marvel and Scholastic graphic...
Episode 12: Gwen Stacy Deserves Better
July 07, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 112 MBTrigger Warning/Content Warning for the first part of this episode: harassment, predatory behavior, sexual assault In the past few weeks, many in the comics and gaming industries have spoken up about the abuse and harassment they have received from prominent figures in these industries. Among those accused of predatory behavior are creators of Spider-Gwen's first series, Jason Latour and Robbi Rodriguez. We believe and stand with the victims and everyone else speaking up about the abuse th...
Episode 11: Spider-Man PS4 (2018)
June 23, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 138 MBMaia joins us to discuss all things Spider-Man PS4! We dive into the gameplay, story, characters, and what makes this game such a fantastic example of the Spidey mythos. Before that, we discuss the announcement of the Spider-Man: Miles Morales spinoff for the Playstation 5, and how the announcement and subsequent comments caused unnecessary confusion online on its overall scope, and how companies should do better for heroes like Miles. Support Black Lives Matter and affiliate causes a...
Episode 10: "Heroes Don't Cry" and Black Lives Matter
June 09, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 112 MBWe have an honest conversation about the media we consume, and what must be done to make it better, more inclusive, and without glorifying the police. Support Black Lives Matter and affiliate causes and organizations. Below we have links where you can lend your support. The National Resources List, which has links to various Black Lives Matter resources, bailout funds by city, Trans support funds, Black History, Revolutionary, and Anti-Racism texts, and more. Zoe Amira's video to support...
Episode 9: The Amazing Spider-Man (2012)
May 26, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 104 MBWe're back! After an unplanned hiatus due to technical difficulties, we're finally starting our discussion of The Amazing Spider-Man duology, starting with 2012's The Amazing Spider-Man. How does this version of Peter Parker/Spider-Man differ from Tobey Maguire's version? How successful was Sony at the attempted reboot of their landmark film franchise? Why is the relationship between Gwen Stacy and Peter Parker so effective in this film? Does this film effectively convey the core message of ...
Episode 8: Silk Vol. 0, "The Life and Times of Cindy Moon"
April 28, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 124 MBIt's our first discussion on Cindy Moon, AKA Silk! Joining us for this discussion is our friend and Silk fan Mallory Yu as we discuss Cindy's first comic volume The Life and Times of Cindy Moon by Robbie Thompson. Who is Cindy Moon, and how did she get her powers? How are Silk's journey and origin actually relatable to what we're going through right now as we're socially isolating? How do Cindy's powers and abilities differ from those of other Spider-People? We also discuss the news that Int...
Episode 7: Spider-Man 2099 (Vol 1 and 3)
April 13, 2020 22:16 - 1 hour - 82.9 MBWe have our first discussion on the Spider-Man of the future, Miguel O'Hara, AKA Spider-Man 2099! Joining us for this discussion is another of our But Why Tho? colleagues, Adrian Ruiz! We're discussing the first few issues in both his inaugural 1992 and modern 2015 runs to introduce you to the character. Who is Miguel, and how did he get his unique set of Spider-powers? How does he learn the lesson of "With Great Power comes Great Responsibility" on his own terms? How did he get his unique c...