Swinging Through Spider-Man: A Spider-Man Podcast
180 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 49 ratingsJoin Brad and James once a week as they fumble through the entire Amazing Spider-Man saga from the beginning.
Armed with the entire Spider-Man back catalogue, our intrepid duo will be delving into the history of the Amazing Spider-Man on an issue by issue basis for the very first time.
Starting from the Amazing Spider-Man classics of the Stan Lee, Steve Ditko and John Romita eras, experience this for the first time, along with this pair of novice wall-crawlers.The pair will be bringing their thoughts, and ideally the laughs, to the 50 year + history of the Amazing Spider-Man!
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The Amazing Spider-Man Annual #4 - Torch & Spidey Go WILD!
March 30, 2019 13:49 - 49 minutes - 34.2 MBWith the Human Torch and Spider-Man riding a wave, Hollywood beckons! However, it's not all as it seems. They have both walked right into a trap! Who is behind this sinister plot? Jump right in! Here's the FOURTH Amazing Spider-Man Annual.
The Amazing Spider-Man Annual #4 - Torch & Spidey Go WILD!
March 30, 2019 13:49 - 49 minutes - 34.2 MBWith the Human Torch and Spider-Man riding a wave, Hollywood beckons! However, it's not all as it seems. They have both walked right into a trap! Who is behind this sinister plot? Jump right in! Here's the FOURTH Amazing Spider-Man Annual.
The Amazing Spider-Man #56 - Five Star Octopus
March 21, 2019 20:58 - 44 minutes - 30.2 MBIt's the end of Ock Month - the latest saga in the Swinging Through Spider-Man tale is done. After nabbing the nullifier Ock has the attention of the Army, but he's also got a new friend. Spider-Man! We're here with issue 56 of The Amazing Spider-Man as Spidey suffers with memory loss and the army move in. Can he remember his good deeds? Can he recall his name? Can he defeat Doctor Octopus? Find out! Please leave a review if you enjoyed, and follow us on Twitter @spideypodcast. Next up, t...
The Amazing Spider-Man #56 - Five Star Octopus
March 21, 2019 20:58 - 44 minutes - 30.2 MBIt's the end of Ock Month - the latest saga in the Swinging Through Spider-Man tale is done. After nabbing the nullifier Ock has the attention of the Army, but he's also got a new friend. Spider-Man! We're here with issue 56 of The Amazing Spider-Man as Spidey suffers with memory loss and the army move in. Can he remember his good deeds? Can he recall his name? Can he defeat Doctor Octopus? Find out! Please leave a review if you enjoyed, and follow us on Twitter @spideypod...
The Amazing Spider-Man #55 - Driving Doctor Octopus
March 14, 2019 20:07 - 44 minutes - 30.6 MBLet loose on New York, Doctor Octopus has all the time and power in the world - and can finally enact his master plan... However, after suffering personal humiliation against Doc Ock last time out, Spider-Man is not to be trifled with - and is on the tail of the villain. Our first-time read through of The Amazing Spider-Man continues!
The Amazing Spider-Man #55 - Driving Doctor Octopus
March 14, 2019 20:07 - 44 minutes - 30.6 MBLet loose on New York, Doctor Octopus has all the time and power in the world - and can finally enact his master plan... However, after suffering personal humiliation against Doc Ock last time out, Spider-Man is not to be trifled with - and is on the tail of the villain. Our first-time read through of The Amazing Spider-Man continues!
The Amazing Spider-Man #54 - Netflix & Octopus
March 07, 2019 08:49 - 40 minutes - 28.8 MBShock, horror - Doctor Octopus has new lodgings; but what is Peter Parker going to do about it?
The Amazing Spider-Man #54 - Netflix & Octopus
March 07, 2019 08:49 - 40 minutes - 28.8 MBShock, horror - Doctor Octopus has new lodgings; but what is Peter Parker going to do about it?
The Amazing Spider-Man #53 - Full Metal Octopus
February 28, 2019 19:11 - 44 minutes - 31.5 MBSwinging Through Spider-Man returns! The chronological read-through of The Amazing Spider-Man by two first-timers hits issue 53 - where Dr Octopus returns with explosive results.
The Amazing Spider-Man #53 - Full Metal Octopus
February 28, 2019 19:11 - 44 minutes - 31.5 MBSwinging Through Spider-Man returns! The chronological read-through of The Amazing Spider-Man by two first-timers hits issue 53 - where Dr Octopus returns with explosive results.
The Amazing Spider-Man #52 - To Die A Hero?
February 06, 2019 21:18 - 34 minutes - 23.5 MBTriumph, escape and death - this one has it all. With the promise of a major death, can Spider-Man escape from a torture-chamber and save the life of his enemy, J Jonah Jameson? How will the Kingpin get out of this one? And who will man the newspapers now? James and Brad are joined by Jade for their first-ever readthrough of issue 52 of The Amazing Spider-Man. Enjoy! Thank you for all of your incredible support. We love you!
The Amazing Spider-Man #52 - To Die A Hero?
February 06, 2019 21:18 - 34 minutes - 23.5 MBTriumph, escape and death - this one has it all. With the promise of a major death, can Spider-Man escape from a torture-chamber and save the life of his enemy, J Jonah Jameson? How will the Kingpin get out of this one? And who will man the newspapers now? James and Brad are joined by Jade for their first-ever readthrough of issue 52 of The Amazing Spider-Man. Enjoy! Thank you for all of your incredible support. We love you!
The Amazing Spider-Man #51 - Crank Dat Spidey Boi
January 31, 2019 21:30 - 51 minutes - 36.1 MBLife is never easy as Spider-Man. One day you're giving it all up, before you get a new lease on life. The next - you're collapsing on the floor in front of a new crime lord. Spider-Man is back in issue 51 of The Amazing Spider-Man by Stan Lee and John Romita Snr. We read through it for the first time in this podcast and find out the location of the missing Fred Foswell and discover what happens when Spider-Man tries to drop in on a kidnapping!
The Amazing Spider-Man #51 - Crank Dat Spidey Boi
January 31, 2019 21:30 - 51 minutes - 36.1 MBLife is never easy as Spider-Man. One day you're giving it all up, before you get a new lease on life. The next - you're collapsing on the floor in front of a new crime lord. Spider-Man is back in issue 51 of The Amazing Spider-Man by Stan Lee and John Romita Snr. We read through it for the first time in this podcast and find out the location of the missing Fred Foswell and discover what happens when Spider-Man tries to drop in on a kidnapping!
The Amazing Spider-Man #50 -Give It All Up
January 24, 2019 19:20 - 57 minutes - 40 MBIt's all come to a head. Peter Parker's antics as Spider-Man are getting in the way of his life. He's got nothing going on except his abilty to moonlight as the crimefighting hero. However, it's all come to a head. He cannot carry his burden any longer. As the city breaks out into a new crime-wave, as a new Kingpin arrives on the scene, where is Spider-Man when the city needs him the most? In this issue, we cover the famous 50th issue of The Amazing Spider-Man by Stan Lee and John Romita S...
The Amazing Spider-Man #50 -Give It All Up
January 24, 2019 19:20 - 57 minutes - 40 MBIt's all come to a head. Peter Parker's antics as Spider-Man are getting in the way of his life. He's got nothing going on except his abilty to moonlight as the crimefighting hero. However, it's all come to a head. He cannot carry his burden any longer. As the city breaks out into a new crime-wave, as a new Kingpin arrives on the scene, where is Spider-Man when the city needs him the most? In this issue, we cover the famous 50th issue of The Amazing Spider-Man by Stan Lee ...
The Amazing Spider-Man Annual #3 - Is This The Test? (featuring The Avengers)
January 10, 2019 19:24 - 46 minutes - 31.9 MBIn our first episode of 2019, Spider-Man meets the Avengers. Yes, Earth's Mightiest heroes headline our belated overage of the third Amazing Spider-Man Annual. And why? Well - they want to hire Spider-Man. First, he's got to pass their test! It's all the usual shenanigans, but with more of a cast. Can Spidey pass the test? More importantly, can he keep his cool? Find out more by tuning into the FIRST Swinging Through Spider-Man episode of the new year. Thanks for all your support. We'll be...
The Amazing Spider-Man Annual #3 - Is This The Test? (featuring The Avengers)
January 10, 2019 19:24 - 46 minutes - 31.9 MBIn our first episode of 2019, Spider-Man meets the Avengers. Yes, Earth's Mightiest heroes headline our belated overage of the third Amazing Spider-Man Annual. And why? Well - they want to hire Spider-Man. First, he's got to pass their test! It's all the usual shenanigans, but with more of a cast. Can Spidey pass the test? More importantly, can he keep his cool? Find out more by tuning into the FIRST Swinging Through Spider-Man episode of the new year. Thanks for all your ...
The Amazing Spider-Man #49 - Wings Clipped
December 20, 2018 22:00 - 40 minutes - 28.1 MBAfter spending a night-out in the cold, Spider-Man stumbles home to recover. However, he's got to be quick about it - The new Vulture, Blackie Drago, has the city in the palm of his hand, and the fugitive Kraven the Hunter will put the city at risk trying to beat down Drago. It's all to play for - but Spider-Man? He's out for the count. Join us (and a guest) as we cover The Amazing Spider-Man #49 for the first time.
The Amazing Spider-Man #49 - Wings Clipped
December 20, 2018 22:00 - 40 minutes - 28.1 MBAfter spending a night-out in the cold, Spider-Man stumbles home to recover. However, he's got to be quick about it - The new Vulture, Blackie Drago, has the city in the palm of his hand, and the fugitive Kraven the Hunter will put the city at risk trying to beat down Drago. It's all to play for - but Spider-Man? He's out for the count. Join us (and a guest) as we cover The Amazing Spider-Man #49 for the first time.
The Amazing Spider-Man #48 - COMING IN HOT!
December 14, 2018 06:32 - 55 minutes - 38.5 MBSwinging Through Spider-Man returns! James and Brad continue their initial reading of The Amazing Spider-Man by hitting up issue 48. After Kraven The Hunter's escape, Spider-Man's search for the villain is interrupted by a bout of the flu and little does our hero know, but there's a new Vulture in town. Can Spider-Man survive the day? Do we care about the Raimi suit not featuring in Spider-Man PS4? Where is Kraven? Find out in this latest episode! ALSO - Spoiler alert f...
The Amazing Spider-Man #48 - COMING IN HOT!
December 14, 2018 06:32 - 55 minutes - 38.5 MBSwinging Through Spider-Man returns! James and Brad continue their initial reading of The Amazing Spider-Man by hitting up issue 48. After Kraven The Hunter's escape, Spider-Man's search for the villain is interrupted by a bout of the flu and little does our hero know, but there's a new Vulture in town. Can Spider-Man survive the day? Do we care about the Raimi suit not featuring in Spider-Man PS4? Where is Kraven? Find out in this latest episode! ALSO - Spoiler alert for Spider-Man PS4...
The Amazing Spider-Man #47 - Kraven's Back! (First Anniversary)
December 06, 2018 20:00 - 54 minutes - 37.3 MBThrough a bit of mealy-mouthed exposition, Kraven the Hunter is thrust back into combat with The Amazing Spider-Man - and through good luck and fortune we are hear to celebrate one WHOLE year of Swinging Through Spider-Man. Thank you, for everything!
The Amazing Spider-Man #47 - Kraven's Back! (First Anniversary)
December 06, 2018 20:00 - 54 minutes - 37.3 MBThrough a bit of mealy-mouthed exposition, Kraven the Hunter is thrust back into combat with The Amazing Spider-Man - and through good luck and fortune we are hear to celebrate one WHOLE year of Swinging Through Spider-Man. Thank you, for everything!
The Amazing Spider-Man #46 - Good Vibrations
November 22, 2018 20:47 - 45 minutes - 31.4 MBAfter Spider-Man's dealings with The Lizard finished, we all thought he was in for a rest. No. An injured Spidey is thrown into an encounter with a new Villain, The Shocker. And is someone getting closer to discovering the true identity of Spider-Man? Yes. Here's issue 46 of The Amazing Spider-Man. Complete with our favourite EVER Spidey moment up to this point. RIP STAN LEE Music by RUSTY NAILS.
The Amazing Spider-Man #46 - Good Vibrations
November 22, 2018 20:47 - 45 minutes - 31.4 MBAfter Spider-Man's dealings with The Lizard finished, we all thought he was in for a rest. No. An injured Spidey is thrown into an encounter with a new Villain, The Shocker. And is someone getting closer to discovering the true identity of Spider-Man? Yes. Here's issue 46 of The Amazing Spider-Man. Complete with our favourite EVER Spidey moment up to this point. RIP STAN LEE Music by RUSTY NAILS.
The Amazing Spider-Man #45 - Crocodile Rock (RIP STAN LEE)
November 15, 2018 20:43 - 41 minutes - 28.6 MBOver the past week, we lost Stan Lee. Stan Lee co-created The Amazing Spider-Man and passed away this week aged 95. Clearly, we would not be here doing this without him, and Steve Ditko. May he rest in peace. Still, the journey continues. This week, Spider-Man, a sprained Spidey at that, tries to go toe-to-toe with The Lizard once more.
The Amazing Spider-Man #45 - Crocodile Rock (RIP STAN LEE)
November 15, 2018 20:43 - 41 minutes - 28.6 MBOver the past week, we lost Stan Lee. Stan Lee co-created The Amazing Spider-Man and passed away this week aged 95. Clearly, we would not be here doing this without him, and Steve Ditko. May he rest in peace. Still, the journey continues. This week, Spider-Man, a sprained Spidey at that, tries to go toe-to-toe with The Lizard once more.
The Amazing Spider-Man #44 - Let's Get Swampy
November 08, 2018 23:37 - 42 minutes - 30 MBNo Dr Curt Connors COULD NOT hold it together for one more episode. He's gone - the promised and threatened change has happened and he is the Lizard once more. Spider-Man? He's got to keep it together and keep this under wraps and help get his old friend back! We cover issue 44 of The Amazing Spider-Man - and pray it can only get better for Peter Parker.
The Amazing Spider-Man #44 - Let's Get Swampy
November 08, 2018 23:37 - 42 minutes - 30 MBNo Dr Curt Connors COULD NOT hold it together for one more episode. He's gone - the promised and threatened change has happened and he is the Lizard once more. Spider-Man? He's got to keep it together and keep this under wraps and help get his old friend back! We cover issue 44 of The Amazing Spider-Man - and pray it can only get better for Peter Parker.
The Amazing Spider-Man #43 - Rhino Has The Horn
November 01, 2018 22:36 - 51 minutes - 35.9 MBThis week in Swinging Through Spider-Man, the Spider-Man podcast that knows almost nothing about Spider-Man, the boys tackle issue 43 of The Amazing Spider-Man. Tune in for: - Find out the origin of the Rhino. - Just what drugs is Mary Jane on? - Where does Peter Parker get off? - What does Dad mean?
The Amazing Spider-Man #43 - Rhino Has The Horn
November 01, 2018 22:36 - 51 minutes - 35.9 MBThis week in Swinging Through Spider-Man, the Spider-Man podcast that knows almost nothing about Spider-Man, the boys tackle issue 43 of The Amazing Spider-Man. Tune in for: - Find out the origin of the Rhino. - Just what drugs is Mary Jane on? - Where does Peter Parker get off? - What does Dad mean?
The Amazing Spider-Man #42 - Big John's Power Hour
October 18, 2018 19:42 - 53 minutes - 36.8 MBLast time on Swinging Through Spider-Man, we read The Amazing Spider-Man issue 41 by Stan Lee and John Romita; where John Jameson came back from a space mission covered in space spores. In this issue, issue 42, the space spores make Big John go a bit mad. Also: We meet Mary Jane Watson, and so does Peter Parker. The Rhino tries to escape the Animal Testing facility he is now locked in. Spider-Man genuinely robs a bank. -- Swinging Through Spider-Man is a Spider-Man pod...
The Amazing Spider-Man #42 - Big John's Power Hour
October 18, 2018 19:42 - 53 minutes - 36.8 MBLast time on Swinging Through Spider-Man, we read The Amazing Spider-Man issue 41 by Stan Lee and John Romita; where John Jameson came back from a space mission covered in space spores. In this issue, issue 42, the space spores make Big John go a bit mad. Also: We meet Mary Jane Watson, and so does Peter Parker. The Rhino tries to escape the Animal Testing facility he is now locked in. Spider-Man genuinely robs a bank. -- Swinging Through Spider-Man is a Spider-Man podcast where two ma...
The Amazing Spider-Man #41 - Thiccc Daddy Rhino
October 11, 2018 19:55 - 49 minutes - 34.8 MBIf you're Russian, and you want someone to get the job done for you and your country - you know who to call. No. Not someone with access to destructive toxins and nerve agents. You need the RHINO! The infamous Spidey Villain debuts shortly after Spider-Man's tussle with the Green Goblin and he's ready to wreck it. Coming in hot over the Mexican border, he's got a target in mind. A target close to Spidey... James and Brad advance through the story of The Amazing Spider-Man ...
The Amazing Spider-Man #41 - Thiccc Daddy Rhino
October 11, 2018 19:55 - 49 minutes - 34.8 MBIf you're Russian, and you want someone to get the job done for you and your country - you know who to call. No. Not someone with access to destructive toxins and nerve agents. You need the RHINO! The infamous Spidey Villain debuts shortly after Spider-Man's tussle with the Green Goblin and he's ready to wreck it. Coming in hot over the Mexican border, he's got a target in mind. A target close to Spidey... James and Brad advance through the story of The Amazing Spider-Man with this readthr...
The Amazing Spider-Man #40 - GDSM (GOBLIN, DOMINATION, SADISM & MASOCHISM)
October 04, 2018 19:21 - 49 minutes - 34.3 MBThe Green Goblin's clearly taken lessons from his business career into his 'personal life' as his preferred method of torture is via a PowerPoint presentation, with all the nifty animations and transitions! It's issue 40 of THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN. James and Brad are back to find out what has happened to Peter Parker, ever since his true identity was discovered by the Green Goblin, who also unmasked. It's got (no thrills), (no spills), but plenty of laughs.That's usually t...
The Amazing Spider-Man #40 - GDSM (GOBLIN, DOMINATION, SADISM & MASOCHISM)
October 04, 2018 19:21 - 49 minutes - 34.3 MBThe Green Goblin's clearly taken lessons from his business career into his 'personal life' as his preferred method of torture is via a PowerPoint presentation, with all the nifty animations and transitions! It's issue 40 of THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN. James and Brad are back to find out what has happened to Peter Parker, ever since his true identity was discovered by the Green Goblin, who also unmasked. It's got (no thrills), (no spills), but plenty of laughs.That's usually the case though, w...
The Amazing Spider-Man #39 - Green Goblin Unmasked!
September 27, 2018 18:13 - 1 hour - 41.6 MBA new era of The Amazing Spider-Man begins. John Romita Snr takes over from Steve Ditko while Stan Lee pens the stories. Spider-Man is back with issue 39! And we're back. Join us as we experience the unmasking of the Green Goblin - who enacts his revenge on Spider-Man
The Amazing Spider-Man #39 - Green Goblin Unmasked!
September 27, 2018 18:13 - 1 hour - 41.6 MBA new era of The Amazing Spider-Man begins. John Romita Snr takes over from Steve Ditko while Stan Lee pens the stories. Spider-Man is back with issue 39! And we're back. Join us as we experience the unmasking of the Green Goblin - who enacts his revenge on Spider-Man
Steve Ditko: The Amazing Spider-Man #1 - #38
September 20, 2018 17:23 - 52 minutes - 36.2 MBIt's an end of an era - so we took a look back at our favourite memories of the first 38 issues of The Amazing Spider-Man. We also asked you about your favoruite panels and stories! Thanks for getting back to us. In this episode, we talk at length about some of our favourite story beats, and discuss your thoughts on Steve Ditko's run on Spider-Man. With Stan Lee, the pair defined a famous character. Be sure to listen to the last five minutes so you can get the skinny on the...
Steve Ditko: The Amazing Spider-Man #1 - #38
September 20, 2018 17:23 - 52 minutes - 36.2 MBIt's an end of an era - so we took a look back at our favourite memories of the first 38 issues of The Amazing Spider-Man. We also asked you about your favoruite panels and stories! Thanks for getting back to us. In this episode, we talk at length about some of our favourite story beats, and discuss your thoughts on Steve Ditko's run on Spider-Man. With Stan Lee, the pair defined a famous character. Be sure to listen to the last five minutes so you can get the skinny on the first competitio...
Marvel's Spider-Man (PS4)
September 13, 2018 18:09 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBIf you want something to reinforce your newfound love for a character, there's nothing like a AAA Playstation 4 game. Marvel's Spider-Man is just that, and it's a refreshing tonic for James and Brad who are absolutely not shoving in a filler episode to buy Brad time to produce artwork for the podcast. Even then, it's a brilliant time to dissect, critique and enjoy this fantastic game. Truly, despite some of our thoughts and criticism, this game is a world-beater and gets our stamp of approv...
Marvel's Spider-Man (PS4)
September 13, 2018 18:09 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBIf you want something to reinforce your newfound love for a character, there's nothing like a AAA Playstation 4 game. Marvel's Spider-Man is just that, and it's a refreshing tonic for James and Brad who are absolutely not shoving in a filler episode to buy Brad time to produce artwork for the podcast. Even then, it's a brilliant time to dissect, critique and enjoy this fantastic game. Truly, despite some of our thoughts and criticism, this game is a world-beater and gets ou...
The Amazing Spider-Man #38 - Joe's The Name!
September 06, 2018 18:14 - 45 minutes - 32.3 MBJames and Brad have finally finished their journey through the first era of The Amazing Spider-Man. The last Steve Ditko drawn comic is down and out. A new era begins shortly. So, do you want to know about a Guy Named Joe? Do you want to see Norman Osborn do his best Breaking Bad? Do you want to know what happens when Jeremy Clarkson fights a chef? Of course you do! Listen on!
The Amazing Spider-Man #38 - Joe's The Name!
September 06, 2018 18:14 - 45 minutes - 32.3 MBJames and Brad have finally finished their journey through the first era of The Amazing Spider-Man. The last Steve Ditko drawn comic is down and out. A new era begins shortly. So, do you want to know about a Guy Named Joe? Do you want to see Norman Osborn do his best Breaking Bad? Do you want to know what happens when Jeremy Clarkson fights a chef? Of course you do! Listen on!
The Amazing Spider-Man #37 - Weebles Wobble
August 30, 2018 18:24 - 44 minutes - 30.4 MBSpider-Man, Fleshy Robots, Osborns! The boys continue their journey through the Spider-Man lore by meeting Norman Osborn and Doctor Stromm. Patch also returns.
The Amazing Spider-Man #37 - Weebles Wobble
August 30, 2018 18:24 - 44 minutes - 30.4 MBSpider-Man, Fleshy Robots, Osborns! The boys continue their journey through the Spider-Man lore by meeting Norman Osborn and Doctor Stromm. Patch also returns.
The Amazing Spider-Man #36 - Loot Box
August 19, 2018 17:27 - 45 minutes - 32.2 MBHi! Another episode of Swinging Through Spider-Man takes you, the listener ever closer to the present day by dragging a run of the mill 60's Spidey comic out to a 45 minute run time. This time, we've got the penultimate Steve Ditko comic, issue 36 of The Amazing Spider-Man. Big Steve is just about done with Marvel and Stan Lee right about now, so he's phoning it. Which makes for some amazing comic book art, if we do say so ourself. We dissect the story of issue 36 for the very first time a...
The Amazing Spider-Man #36 - Loot Box
August 19, 2018 17:27 - 45 minutes - 32.2 MBHi! Another episode of Swinging Through Spider-Man takes you, the listener ever closer to the present day by dragging a run of the mill 60's Spidey comic out to a 45 minute run time. This time, we've got the penultimate Steve Ditko comic, issue 36 of The Amazing Spider-Man. Big Steve is just about done with Marvel and Stan Lee right about now, so he's phoning it. Which makes for some amazing comic book art, if we do say so ourself. We dissect the story of issue 36 for the ...