Sun, 12 October 2008 In this episode, Chris and Bob Bretall review issues 11-15 of the Amazing Spider-Man title. Be sure to check out the Comic Book Page Podcast Bob does with John Mayo at http://www.comicbookpage.com/Podcast/. Next week: the long awaited two year anniversary episode. Comments[14] |
Mon, 6 October 2008 ![]() After a brief hiatus, the Amazing Spider-Cast swings back into action! In this episode, Chris and Travis Fowler discuss the first seven issues of the 90's Green Goblin series. Editor's Note: During the recording, Travis' mic cut out and he had to switch to his phone. As a result, the episode may an increased level of background noise. Comments[18] |
Wed, 13 August 2008 ![]() After mentions here and there since almost the beginning of The Amazing Spider-Cast, Peter Parker, The Spectacular Spider-Man #24, featuring the legendary Hypno Hustler, is finally reviewed. Chris and Chris 616 Gallo are joined by Bob Bretall for a page by page look at one of the greatest Spider-Man stories of all time. Intro and Outro music from "A Fifth of Beethoven" by Walter Murphy and the Big Apple Band. Comments[11] |
Mon, 28 July 2008 In the biggest BND episode yet, Crazy Chris and Juan Castro recap Amazing Spider-Man issues 558-560 and review issues 561-564.Comments[8] |
Thu, 24 July 2008 The reviewing of Peter Parker, The Spectacular Spider-Man continues with a look at issues 21-23. Be sure to check back in two weeks for the long promised page by page, panel by panel review of issue #24 featuring comicdom's greatest villain, the Hypno Hustler.Comments[6] |
Sun, 13 July 2008 ![]() In this episode, Chris interviews Blake Bell, author of the recently released "Strange and Stranger: The World of Steve Ditko" retrospective, touching on his book, the works of Steve Ditko, and some of the myths surrounding Ditko leaving the Amazing Spider-Man title. Link to Blake's site, Ditko Looked Up: Comments[6] |
Wed, 9 July 2008 ![]() The Spectacular Spider-Cast webslings back with Chris and Chris 616 taking a look at Peter Parker, The Spectacular Spider-Man issues 16-20 and the announcement of a contest tying in with the upcoming, page by page look at issue 24, Spider-Man Night Fever! Comments[6] |
Sun, 29 June 2008 It's the 75th episode of The Amazing Spider-Cast! The chronological review of The Amazing Spider-Man title continues as Chris and Bob Bretall discuss issues 6-10. Plus, an announcement of an upcoming special episode.Comments[2] |
Sat, 21 June 2008 The first season of the Spectacular Spider-Man cartoon has ended and Chris and Crazy Chris are here to review the final four episodes. Listen in as they discuss the handling of the Venom saga, the circumstances concerning the death of Peter and Eddie's parents, and the season as a whole.Comments[3] |
Sun, 8 June 2008 ![]() In this episode, which originally appeared on the Comic Book Page Podcast feed, Chris joins John Mayo and Bob Bretall for an analysis of the Brand New Day sales numbers thus far. Link to the Comic Book Page Podcast: http://www.comicbookpage.com/Podcast/ Link to the spreadsheet used in the episode: http://www.comicbookpage.com/Podcast/EpisodeArchive/MayoReport/SpiderManTitles.jpg Comments[2] |
Thu, 5 June 2008 In this episode, Chris Johnson and Chris Gallo review issues #11-15 of Peter Parker, The Spectacular Spider-Man, covering a Spidey story penned by Chris Claremont and the epic Hate Monger storyline featuring the debut of the greatest super-hero from Texarkana, Razorback.Comments[2] |
Sun, 1 June 2008 ![]() In this episode, Chris Johnson and Crazy Chris review three more episodes from the Spectacular Spider-Man animated series (Catalysts, Reaction, and The Uncertainty Principle), two of which were agreed upon as brilliant while the other was agreed upon as the bastardization of one of Spider-Man's greatest villains. Comments[2] |
Sat, 24 May 2008 ![]() Joined by Bob Bretall, Chris and Jen begin a monthly review, in chronological order, of The Amazing Spider-Man title. In this first episode, the trio take a look at Amazing Fantasy #15 and Amazing Spider-Man #1-5. Earmuffs advised. Comments[4] |
Wed, 21 May 2008 What do living vampires, a robot that feeds on emotions, and a White Tiger have in common? They all make appearances in issues 6-10 of Peter Parker, The Spectacular Spider-Man.Comments[2] |
Sat, 10 May 2008 Jen's computer was on the fritz this week, derailing our recording plans, so for this week's episode we have something different from our usual weekly dose of Spidey discussion for your listening pleasure. Chris is joined by Juan Castro and John Mayo and Bob Bretall from the Comic Book Page Podcast for a discussion of the latest blockbuster comic book movie, Iron Man. Related to Spider-Man? No. Such a fantastic movie that it merits discussion? Most definately.Comments[2] |
Sat, 3 May 2008 Jen, Juan Castro, and Crazy Chris review the fourth month of Brand New Day.Comments[2] |
Wed, 30 April 2008 Chris and Crazy Chris review episodes 4-6 of the Spectacular Spider-Man cartoon, featuring discussion of the Redneck Shocker, the greatness of Norman Osborn, and the secret life of Otto Octavius.Comments[0] |
Sat, 26 April 2008 ![]() Not only do Chris 616 and Juan Castro have a surprise Top 5 prepared, but this episode also marks the return of Jen to The Amazing Spider-Cast! Comments[4] |
Sat, 19 April 2008 Originally mentioned as an upcoming episode of The Amazing Spider-Cast, the episode series reviewing the Peter Parker, The Spectacular Spider-Man is now its own podcast! Join Chris Johnson and Chris 616 as they review, issue by issue, one of the funnest titles from the swinging seventies. In this inaugural episode of the podcast, the two Chrises review the first five issues.Comments[2] |
Sun, 13 April 2008 ![]() Artist Jonathan D. Gordon swings by the show to talk about his sketch card work for the Spider-Man 3 trading card set, his personal projects, and the Spider-Man of the year 2099. Links Comments[4] |
Sun, 6 April 2008 The reigns of The Amazing Spider-Cast are handed over to Travis Fowler and Ian Levenstein for an analysis of Brand New Day month three.Comments[4] |
Sat, 29 March 2008 ![]() The Dynamic Duo of Bob Bretall and Rick Gordon returns to The Amazing Spider-Cast for a discussion on Spider-Man in toys, merchandise, and more. Links Comments[2] |
Sat, 22 March 2008 ![]() After a big announcement, Chris, Juan Castro, and Chris 616 discuss their top 5 favorite Spider-Man villains. Comments[4] |
Mon, 17 March 2008 Jen is MIA again, so Crazy Chris swings by for a discussion of the first three episodes of the new Spectacular Spider-Man animated series.Comments[2] |
Mon, 10 March 2008 Originally a discussion between Chris and Crazy Chris when Jen was unavailable before an unfortunate file deletion, Chris and Jen discuss Brand New Day month 2. Despite a bunch of nitpicks, Chris admitted the first BND story was a good one. How did he feel about month 2? Well if the explicit tag was any indication, Chris goes on an all out rant session.Comments[2] |
Sat, 1 March 2008 The first commentary was so much fun, Chris and Jen decided to space them out over a few weeks rather than months, and the commentary on Spider-Man 2 has it all. Guests Juan Castro and Chris Gallo? Check. Dirty jokes? Check. Doc Ock man boobs? Check. So sit back, relax, pop in Spider-Man 2, and enjoy.Comments[0] |
Sat, 16 February 2008 ![]() Chris and Jen are joined by Chris 616 Gallo and Juan Castro for The Amazing Spider-Cast's first movie commentary. So pop the first Spider-Man movie in and listen to the gang as they comment on everything from Willem Dafoe's excellent portrayl as Norman Osborn to evidence that Peter and Aunt May are a pair of peeping toms. Comments[2] |
Sat, 2 February 2008 The first arc of Brand New Day has wrapped up and Chris and Travis Fowler are here to talk about it. Wait...Chris? Listen in to find out why. Chris and Travis also have a chat with friend of the show Juan Castro about his thoughts on BND and what he's offering for the Get Jen and Juan To Baltimore Fund. Comments[4] |
Sun, 27 January 2008 The episode by episode review of the 90's Spider-Man animated series continues with the first five episodes of Season 2. Listen in as Chris and Jen point out the idiocy of renaming the Sinister Six, examine the possibility of serious subtext in certain episodes, and discuss the show's first guest stars with the appearance of the X-Men.Comments[4] |
Sat, 19 January 2008 ![]() After months of quick comments here and there, Chris and Jen discuss the Loners mini-series. We also play some voicemails and discuss some news regarding Brand New Day continuity. Comments[0] |
Sat, 12 January 2008 Listener Crazy Chris joins us for a look at the best and worst of the Spider-Man universe in 2007. And by worst, we mean another chance to rag on One More Day.Comments[2] |
Sat, 5 January 2008 Ian Levenstein from the Comic Timing podcast joins Chris and Jen for news, voicemails, and discussion of the final part of One More Day. And if you couldn't tell by the video and explicit tag, Chris is quite annoyed with its resolution (to put it lightly). Also joining in the discussion is Travis Fowler, who also reveals the winners of his trivia contest.Opening Song: "One More Day" By The Salads Comments[0] |
Mon, 31 December 2007 Roasting on an open fire.Comments[2] |
Sat, 29 December 2007 Chris 616 Gallo and Bob Bretall join Chris and Jen for the final part of The Amazing Spider-Cast's Clone Saga Saga, in which the three Clone Sagas are compared and contrasted.Comments[2] |
Sat, 22 December 2007 Earmuffs! In this episode, Chris and Jen wrap up their discussion of the 90's Clone Saga, from Ben Reilly taking the mantle of Spider-Man to Norman Osborn's return. Also, find out the insanity that arises when recording a podcast at midnight!Comments[2] |
Sun, 9 December 2007 Taking a break from the Clone Saga craziness, Chris is joined by Bob Bretall and Chris 616 Gallo for a discussion of Sensational Spider-Man #41, the ever drawing closer Brand New Day, and get a little angry when Joe Q comes up. Earmuffs advised.Comments[2] |
Sat, 1 December 2007 In the second part of our review of the Clone Sagas throughout Spider-Man's history, we begin our look at the 90's Clone Saga, covering Power and Responsibility to Maximum Clonage. And Jen makes the greatest Freudian slip in Spider-Man history.Comments[2] |
In this episode, Chris and Bob Bretall review issues 11-15 of the Amazing Spider-Man title. Be sure to check out the Comic Book Page Podcast Bob does with John Mayo at http://www.comicbookpage.com/Podcast/. Next week: the long awaited two year anniversary episode. 

In the biggest BND episode yet, Crazy Chris and Juan Castro recap Amazing Spider-Man issues 558-560 and review issues 561-564.
The reviewing of Peter Parker, The Spectacular Spider-Man continues with a look at issues 21-23. Be sure to check back in two weeks for the long promised page by page, panel by panel review of issue #24 featuring comicdom's greatest villain, the Hypno Hustler.

It's the 75th episode of The Amazing Spider-Cast! The chronological review of The Amazing Spider-Man title continues as Chris and Bob Bretall discuss issues 6-10. Plus, an announcement of an upcoming special episode.
The first season of the Spectacular Spider-Man cartoon has ended and Chris and Crazy Chris are here to review the final four episodes. Listen in as they discuss the handling of the Venom saga, the circumstances concerning the death of Peter and Eddie's parents, and the season as a whole.
In this episode, Chris Johnson and Chris Gallo review issues #11-15 of Peter Parker, The Spectacular Spider-Man, covering a Spidey story penned by Chris Claremont and the epic Hate Monger storyline featuring the debut of the greatest super-hero from Texarkana, Razorback.

What do living vampires, a robot that feeds on emotions, and a White Tiger have in common? They all make appearances in issues 6-10 of Peter Parker, The Spectacular Spider-Man.
Jen's computer was on the fritz this week, derailing our recording plans, so for this week's episode we have something different from our usual weekly dose of Spidey discussion for your listening pleasure. Chris is joined by Juan Castro and John Mayo and Bob Bretall from the Comic Book Page Podcast for a discussion of the latest blockbuster comic book movie, Iron Man. Related to Spider-Man? No. Such a fantastic movie that it merits discussion? Most definately.
Jen, Juan Castro, and Crazy Chris review the fourth month of Brand New Day.
Chris and Crazy Chris review episodes 4-6 of the Spectacular Spider-Man cartoon, featuring discussion of the Redneck Shocker, the greatness of Norman Osborn, and the secret life of Otto Octavius.
Originally mentioned as an upcoming episode of The Amazing Spider-Cast, the episode series reviewing the Peter Parker, The Spectacular Spider-Man is now its own podcast! Join Chris Johnson and Chris 616 as they review, issue by issue, one of the funnest titles from the swinging seventies. In this inaugural episode of the podcast, the two Chrises review the first five issues.
The reigns of The Amazing Spider-Cast are handed over to Travis Fowler and Ian Levenstein for an analysis of Brand New Day month three.

Jen is MIA again, so Crazy Chris swings by for a discussion of the first three episodes of the new Spectacular Spider-Man animated series.
Originally a discussion between Chris and Crazy Chris when Jen was unavailable before an unfortunate file deletion, Chris and Jen discuss Brand New Day month 2. Despite a bunch of nitpicks, Chris admitted the first BND story was a good one. How did he feel about month 2? Well if the explicit tag was any indication, Chris goes on an all out rant session.
The first commentary was so much fun, Chris and Jen decided to space them out over a few weeks rather than months, and the commentary on Spider-Man 2 has it all. Guests Juan Castro and Chris Gallo? Check. Dirty jokes? Check. Doc Ock man boobs? Check. So sit back, relax, pop in Spider-Man 2, and enjoy.
The first arc of Brand New Day has wrapped up and Chris and Travis Fowler are here to talk about it. Wait...Chris? Listen in to find out why. Chris and Travis also have a chat with friend of the show Juan Castro about his thoughts on BND and what he's offering for the Get Jen and Juan To Baltimore Fund.
The episode by episode review of the 90's Spider-Man animated series continues with the first five episodes of Season 2. Listen in as Chris and Jen point out the idiocy of renaming the Sinister Six, examine the possibility of serious subtext in certain episodes, and discuss the show's first guest stars with the appearance of the X-Men.
Listener Crazy Chris joins us for a look at the best and worst of the Spider-Man universe in 2007. And by worst, we mean another chance to rag on One More Day.
Ian Levenstein from the Comic Timing podcast joins Chris and Jen for news, voicemails, and discussion of the final part of One More Day. And if you couldn't tell by the video and explicit tag, Chris is quite annoyed with its resolution (to put it lightly). Also joining in the discussion is Travis Fowler, who also reveals the winners of his trivia contest.
Roasting on an open fire.
Chris 616 Gallo and Bob Bretall join Chris and Jen for the final part of The Amazing Spider-Cast's Clone Saga Saga, in which the three Clone Sagas are compared and contrasted.
Earmuffs! In this episode, Chris and Jen wrap up their discussion of the 90's Clone Saga, from Ben Reilly taking the mantle of Spider-Man to Norman Osborn's return. Also, find out the insanity that arises when recording a podcast at midnight!
Taking a break from the Clone Saga craziness, Chris is joined by Bob Bretall and Chris 616 Gallo for a discussion of Sensational Spider-Man #41, the ever drawing closer Brand New Day, and get a little angry when Joe Q comes up. Earmuffs advised.
In the second part of our review of the Clone Sagas throughout Spider-Man's history, we begin our look at the 90's Clone Saga, covering Power and Responsibility to Maximum Clonage. And Jen makes the greatest Freudian slip in Spider-Man history.
