Spider-man The Animated Series Podcast

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Our hosts make their triumphant return and swing in fast with their episode review of Rocket Racer, plus comic book movie news and a special announcement that brings a whole lot of new content with it! Alex and Will have been gone for a while from the podcast and did you wonder why? Probably not! But, if you did, the reason behind it all is that Alex was made redundant from his job and Will is still waiting to hear back from Marvel as well. So, instead of sitting around and crying about not having any money (that has happened), they’ve decided to start a Patreon and bring YOU the listener a whole lot of new content and limited edition merchandise if you subscribe. Head on over to www.patreon.com/spidermantaspodcast and check out all the tiers available! It’s extremely appreciated if you can sign up, but not necessary, and if you can’t subscribe, then please do share the Patreon link, which helps a lot too! For this week’s episode, our hosts watch an episode they expected to not like, but were surprised

Our hosts come swinging in with their episode review of, "Enter the Green Goblin", an episode long anticipated for this podcast! Alex expresses how much he loves it and that Green Goblin is his favourite Spider-Man villain, whilst Will does not feel the same way. They both notice how much Avi Arad and Sam Raimi took influence from this episode when depicting the Green Goblin in their Spider-Man movie. They also discuss how good the animation is in this episode, the clear breaks in censorship, why Green Goblin should host a game show titled, "Save One or the Other", and Kingpin's total boss sipping coffee in a helicopter look. Our hosts also discuss more news around the Snyder Cut, what movies they're watching in quarantine, Tenet premiere in a Covid climate, and lots more. It's another web-slinger of an episode, so sit back and let your spidey senses go crazy!

For this episode our hosts conclude the make a wish / dying child episodes, with their review of Attack of the Octobot. This episode was recorded live and can be seen on @robsonink YouTube, if you fancy looking at Alex and Will's ugly mugs. Click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QW-ZvWpzTII&t=681s During their review, our hosts discuss the blatant stereotyping and dated versions of the Jamaican cab driver, Mousie, along with a few other select stereotypical NYC cab drivers. Alex hates on the episode, whilst Will isn't as harsh, but both of them agree that the team up between Spider-Man and Doc Ock is a good one. They also notice the Aunt Anna sass, the big Kingpin mistake and the not so subtle way of implicating a sick child's imminent death. Our hosts also discuss Zack Snyder's director's cut, Henry Cavill's potential role as Superman in the DCEU going forward, comic book news, and much more! It's another web-slinger of an episode, so sit back and let your spidey senses go crazy.

Our hosts hosted a live Q&A episode on Will's YouTube @robsonink and invited all listeners to join in and be a part of the podcast! Will and Alex answer questions around Spider-Man the Animated Series and all things entertainment and comic book book related. It's an informal and fun discussion that's reminisce of a pub chat with your friends! You remember those, right? Pubs? And friends? You can watch the episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IfMYAgLCQB4 Or just sit back and listen to them via audio only if you don't want to see their ugly mugs! Enjoy!

This week our hosts are reviewing the episode that Alex has been least looking forward to reviewing -- the Make a Wish episode! Alex is however, pleasantly surprised and amazed at how much he enjoyed it on a rewatch and is forced to apologise to the listeners by Will. Our hosts discuss the origins of Spider-Man in the animated series, the scarring spider bite scene that Alex is still getting the chills from, the huge improvement on animation, the Octobot being a new level of cuteness, and how it brings back some classic spidey tropes to the show. Will and Alex also discuss Marvel and DC movie dates being moved, new projects on the horizon, and the Clone Wars. It's another web-slinger of an episode, so sit back and let your spidey senses tingle until you can't feel feelings anymore.

Our hosts come swinging in with a new addition to their podcast -- the easter eggs of Spider-Man the Animated Series! As the Easter holiday has just passed, Alex and Will decide to take a look at all the facts and hidden gems from season 1 and discover a lot of things they didn’t know. From dialogue references, to comic book plot lines, this episode is full of fun facts that even the most seasoned Spider-Man fan might not know! Our hosts also discuss what they are doing to keep themselves busy in self isolation, along with some Star Wars casting rumours, Kevin Conroy's Batman voice, what 'Superman' Henry Cavill does to pass the time at home, and so much more! It's another web-slinger of an episode, so let your spidey senses tingle and enjoy!

This week our hosts welcome back Sara Ballantine, the definitive voice of Mary Jane, to review her favourite episode of Spider-Man TAS -- Doctor Strange! Sara provides so much insight and behind the scenes information on working with all the talented actors in this season 3 premiere. Sara also shares how this episode made her feel, what her favourite scenes were, her love for magic, what this episode meant for the character of Mary Jane, and so much more! Alex and Will also discuss pivotal points in the episode, first time appearances for these Marvel characters outside of the comics, and similarities to the Doctor Strange movie. Our hosts also discuss what they're doing in self isolation, chat about the small amount of comic book movie news, what Quentin Tarantino's Luke Cage movie would have looked like, and rate the live action Spider-Man movie costumes from best to worst. It's another web-slinger of an episode, so sit back and let your spidey senses tingle! Enjoy!

This week our hosts sit down to review the climatic episode of Season 2, "The Final Nightmare". Alex and Will discuss the many plot lines that come to an end in this episode, why Peter doesn't look bad as an old man, Aunt May having the hots for her nephew, the first punch thrown in the series, Farley Stillwell's over acting, and the tragedy behind Vulture becoming a flying old Man-Spider. Our hosts also discuss what they're doing in self isolation, how the movie industry could change forever in the near future, rumoured casting choices for Wolverine and Kraven in the MCU, and the release of Disney + in the UK. It's another web-slinger of an episode, so sit back, let your spidey senses tingle and enjoy!

This week our hosts review Shriek of the Vulture, which features the first appearance of the high flying, bald, cranky old man villain, in this show. Our hosts discuss how this is one of the most visually disturbing episodes in the show. They also compare if turning old is worse than turning into a mutant man spider? And surprisingly, Will does not hate this Vulture as much as he does the character in the comics. Alex and Will also discuss the recent batmobile reveal, the comics The Batman is based on, Christian Bale cast Thor 4 villain, The Last of Us becoming an HBO series, and some of their other favourite zombie adaptions. It's another web-slinger of an episode, so let your spidey senses tingle and enjoy!

For this episode our hosts sit down and review the designs for many of the characters featured in Spider-Man the Animated Series. Alex and Will compare and contrast each characters original design in the comics to their 90's animated counterpart. They notice similarities and differences, plus how the animated series really had a 1950's clothing aesthetic. Will also adds his professional art knowledge into this episode, along with how the character designs in the show influenced his comic book career. Our hosts also discuss Dr. Strange 2, Venom 2, Wolverine comics, the new Batman suit, and the recently announced Hasbro Spider-Man retro toy line. It's another web-slinger of an episode, so hit play and let your spidey senses tingle!

Our hosts come swinging in with their review of the final episode of the two part Tablet of Time saga! Alex and Will discuss the origin of the tablet of time story in the comics, how Tombstone works harder than anyone else in the crime biz, the Silvermane old man groans, panchos, Spider-Man's shit jokes, and the complexities of Kingpin & Smythe's relationship. They also discuss the recent Disney + Super Bowl trailers for Marvel, how they would introduce the X-Men into the MCU and who they would cast as Tombstone in the MCU. Plus, the usual antics in another Kingpin and Smythe scenario. It's another web slinger of an episode, so sit back, have a laugh, and let your spidey senses tingle!

Our hosts return in the New Year and start it off by celebrating their podcast's Two Year Anniversary! Alex and Will take a look back at the last year of podcasting, highlighting their favourite episode from Season 2 of the animated series. Going from Man-Spiders, to Punishers, to Vampires, they chat about all of their favourite moments. They also share who their favourite characters were, and what they look forward to seeing most in Season 3 of the show this year. Along with that, they also share their favourite TV shows, Films and Comics of 2019. It's another web-slinger of an episode, so sit back, let your spidey senses tingle and enjoy!

Alex and Will hit a milestone for the podcast and for episode 50, they celebrate the recent 25th anniversary of Spider-Man the Animated Series. Our hosts take a look at the 25th anniversary panel hosted by John Semper and a few of the many writers of STAS. See full panel here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0kg0k5lVjWA Much like an episode review, Alex and Will discuss all the stories shared on stage by the writers and how some of the best lines of dialogue and episodes were created. They also discuss what they remember from the show as children and what they like more now and what they like less. Reflecting on episodes they are most looking forward to reviewing and what story they would have loved to have seen in a Season 6 of STAS. It's another web-slinger of an episode, so sit back and let your spidey senses tingle. *ALSO: Alex is aware he made a mistake and it's James Tiberius Kirk, not just Tiberius Kirk. Don't @ him!

Our hosts return and come swinging in with their review of the Tablet of Time episode! What gets rid of liver spots on your hands? A mystical tablet that lives in the jungle. What do our hosts think of this episode? They loved it! Listen in as they talk about some of the best storytelling of the animated series and their use of characters, and why Kingpin is just the best in this episode. They also chat about Hammerhead being a henchmen, Tombstone's introduction to this show, and Smythe's Mega Slayer (the name of his next Metal band). Alex and Will also discuss comic book movie news, the Spider-Ham book that Will is working on, and of course the Kingpin and Smythe scenario of the week. It's another web-slinger of an episode, so sit back and let your spidey senses tingle.

Our hosts come swinging in with a different kind of episode this week, as they take a look at all the comic book news relating to Spider-Man, plus, they discuss Will's new gig at Marvel -- Spider-Ham! Will shares who he's drawing in the book, the classic Marvel storytelling and characters involved, and how he loves being back in the Spidey universe at Marvel. Will also chats Future Foundation and his recent Todd McFarlane Spawn package he received in the mail. Our hosts also chat about Spider-Man the Animated Series on Disney Plus, the potential for a blu-ray release, Spider-Man's movie future in Sony, Marvel phase 4 news, JJ Abrams Spider-Man comic, and some DC movie news as well. It's another web slinger of an episode, so let your spidey senses tingle and enjoy!

Our hosts come swinging in with another episode review and conclude the climatic vampire saga by reviewing, The Immortal Vampire! Alex and Will instantly like this episode more than the last, noticing that the animation and storytelling is far superior than the first part. They also discuss Blade's dating habits, the classic Spidey scenes, how Aunt May sleeps like the dead, the tragic story of Michael Morbius, and if Spider-Man and Blade just stayed out of this story, things would be better for everyone! Our hosts also tease Will's recent Marvel news, discuss the future of Tom Holland's Spider-Man, and crack up over another Kingpin & Smythe scenario. So, sit back, let your spidey senses tingle and enjoy!

UPDATE: This episode includes an extra half hour of BONUS conversation where Alex and Will discuss all the Disney + news. They didn't want to wait another two weeks to talk about it, so, it's been thrown into the top of this episode. So, if you've listened to this episode already, then you can start listening and stop afterwards. Or, if you haven't listened to it, then you get the whole experience in one go! Our hosts are back and bringing their review for the first appearance of the day walking vampire slayer, Blade! Alex and Will notice the quality of the animation in this episode isn't up to the show's usual standard, along with the episode not being as good as they remember! They talk about the portrayal of Blade in this episode and his Ghost Rider likeness, the chaos that is Peter Parker's life, why Whistler shouldn't be a posh Brit with massive guns, and how Vampires make babies. They also discuss their anger over Sony and Marvel falling out and the MCU losing Spider-Man, why Alex is now obsessed wi

Our hosts are back and return with a 2 hour episode, that includes lots of San Diego Comic Con news and an interview with STAS writer, Brooks Wachtel! Alex and Will talk about Todd Mcfarlane's latest toy reveal that includes an action figure based on Will's design from Spawn Kills Everyone 2! The Spawn movie is put on hold, End Game becomes the highest grossing film of all time, and all Marvel announcements are covered, where our hosts discuss what they want and don't want to see. Then, Alex interviews Brooks Wachtel and discuss his time writing on Spider-Man the Animated Series, what it was like in the writer's room, how he saw Dr. Octopus when first writing him for the series, his experiences on the show with John Semper, and so much more! It's another web-slinger of an episode, so let your spidey senses tingle and enjoy!

This week, Alex and Will step outside the world of the animated series and review another version of the Wall Crawler, Tom Holland’s and the MCU’s Spider-Man: Far From Home. This episode is full of SPOILERS, so if you have not seen the film, you have been warned! Our hosts review all the major characters, their favourite moments, costume designs, big reveals, easter eggs, and compare the film to the animated series as well. They also accidentally come up with the entire plot of the next Spider-Man film and now think that Kevin Fiege should be calling them ASAP. It's another web-slinger of an episode, so let your spidey sense tingle and enjoy!