Spider-man The Animated Series Podcast

Our hosts return with their review of The Hobgoblin Part 1 episode! They discuss the intro and character traits of the high flying, mischievous villain with the signature laugh, voiced by the amazing Mark Hamill. Along with the noticeable change of style on the animation for this episode, our hosts also chat about why Aunt May probably has dementia, how Sam Raimi stole practically every plot point of this episode for his first Spider-Man film, and how Kingpin and Smythe encounter their first upset in their very obvious and happy relationship. Will also announces his impending return to drawing for Marvel comics again, along with both hosts giving their opinions on Jared Leto cast as Morbius, and the sad passing of the legendary Steve Ditko. It's another web-slinger of an episode, so load up your web shooters, let your spidey senses tingle and enjoy!

This week our hosts sit down and finish telling the story of co-host Will Robson's journey from independent artist to working with Marvel comics and Todd McFarlane. Will shares the story of his nerve wracking portfolio review with Marvel, the after math of having to wait months and months for his big break, his first professional book title, and all the other properties he has worked on since. This is the Return of the King of Will's epic story, where good finally triumphs over the bad and dreams become reality. But, it didn't come easy and plenty of hard work and dedication was applied along the way. Will has also been giving tips during each of these discussions to all aspiring artists out there and this episode is no different, as he finishes his story with some wise words and solid advice to all those that wish to draw comics professionally. It's another web slinger of an episode! So, sit back, load up your web shooters, let your spidey senses tingle, and enjoy!

This week our hosts join together like the symbiote, as they sit down face to face in Will's office and review the final episode of the Alien Costume saga and the first appearance of VENOM! If you want to watch instead of listen, you can see the live recording of this episode on: Facebook.com/STASPODCAST. Our hosts close out their WE ARE PODCAST Symbiote Saga Takeover, by casting Venom in the MCU, discussing how Eddie Brock is like a celebrity stalker, why Spider-Man is coming off an acid trip, and compare Venom's debut in the cartoon to his original debut in the comics. Alex's recent wedding day is also compared to that of Peter and MJ's, as well as the usual fight game discussions and fun facts at the end of the episode. It's another web-slinger of an episode, so sit back, let your spidey senses tingle, and enjoy!

The Symbiote Saga: WE ARE PODCAST takeover continues this week, as our hosts sit down with the extremely accomplished Marvel artist, Ryan Stegman. Ryan has drawn characters, such as: Spider-Man, Scarlet Spider, Superior Spider-Man, Wolverine, The Avengers, and many more over the course of his career. Stegman is currently most famous for being the artist on the new Marvel VENOM series, which has become extremely popular and continues to fly off the shelves. Alex takes a back seat during this interview and let's the artists talk, as Will asks Ryan questions about his career, his art style, some of his favourite moments working for Marvel, and then delves deep into discussing all things Venom. Our hosts also discuss the casting of Jake Gyllenhaal as Mysterio, who they think should be the next villain in Spider-Man: Far From Home movie, and play their character fight games as well. It's another web-slinger of an episode, so load up your web-shooters, let your spidey senses tingle, and enjoy!

We continue our Symbiote Saga: WE ARE PODCAST Takeover with the review of the Alien Costume Part 2 episode and are joined by Brian Faraldo aka COMICHEAD. Brian is an accomplished writer, director, and editor who runs his own production company as well as being the hysterical COMICHEAD for Kevin Smith's SeeSmod Youtube channel. He is also the voice of the Diddler in the Jay & Silent Bob's Super Groovy Cartoon Movie. Alex interviews our guest first and chats about Brian's love for Spider-Man the Animated Series growing up, highlighting Venom as the character that stands out the most. Brian then goes on to tell the story of how he came to work with Kevin Smith and his COMICHEAD origin, along with what he's doing now for his own company, Reel Original Media. Then, Brian becomes the first guest to join our hosts on an episode review and brings his COMICHEAD review style to the podcast -- as only he could. It's another web-slinger of an episode, so load up your web-shooters, let your spidey senses tingle

We asked and you all answered, so this week marks the beginning of our SYMBIOTE SAGA: WE ARE PODCAST. Our hosts sit down and review part 1 of The Alien Costume episode. Where they go over their favourite moments, characters, lines, and scenes. As well as discuss and compare the origins of the symbiote in the show, opposed to the origin of it in the books. Will notices how the animated series took the Jameson reward for the capture of Spider-Man straight from Amazing Spider-Man issue 1. And both of our hosts notice how Sam Raimi stole a lot from this episode for his Spider-Man 3 film. They also discuss potential titles for the next Avengers film, cast the Rhino and Smythe in the MCU, and rank all the MCU films from worst to best. We hope you're ready for this symbiote takeover as our hosts have dedicated a whole month to the big, bad, sharp toothed alien monster. With more episode reviews to come and a few surprises planned as well. So, load up your web-shooters, let your spidey senses tingle and en

Our hosts take a break from the animated series this week and sit down to discuss and review a film that has been 10 years in the making -- Avengers: Infinity War. WARNING - THIS IS A SPOILER REVIEW. Alex and Will go through every character in the movie and discuss their favourite scenes, lines, team-ups, heart breaks and laugh out loud moments. Along with their theories on who may be gone for good and who could come back. They then go on to chat about their predictions for Avengers 4 and what they think will happen and how it could all play out in May of 2019. Our hosts also turn an important question over to the listeners, which is, what episode should be recorded next? The toys of the animated series? Or the Venom saga? Head to Facebook or Twitter to vote by keyword searching STASPodcast on either platform. Enjoy, Web-Heads!

This week our hosts sit down with an entirely new format to their episode reviews and put it to the test on the seventh episode of Spider-Man the animated series, Kraven the Hunter! They break down their favourite moments, best lines, standout character, overall thoughts on the episode and discover that Kraven is the worst ex-boyfriend anyone could ever have. Along with giving their best attempt at Russian accents as they recite some of the hunter's greatest lines. Our hosts also chat about the recent VENOM trailer and give their thoughts on it. Along with discussing a small indy film that they're excited to see soon, called, Avengers: Infinity War. They also wonder what if Dr. Strange went to Hogwarts? As well as chatting about old ladies at the grocery store, and a Blade Runner secret cinema experience. It's another web slinger of an episode, so load up your web shooters, let your spidey senses tingle and enjoy, Web-Heads!

This week our hosts sit down with the super talented and highly motivating Marvel Editor, Heather Antos. Who has been the editor on such titles as: Spider-Man, Star Wars, Darth Vader, Deadpool, Spider-Man & Deadpool, Gwenpool, Han Solo, and many more! Heather not only chats about Spidey and her favourite Spider-Man story, but shares all her love for Star Wars, James Bond, Indiana Jones and all things adventure. Our guest goes through the steps she took to become one of comic's most multi-tasking editors and the number of titles she would be handling at any one time -- along with pitching new ideas, paying it forward for others and what it takes to be a Marvel editor! It's another web slinger of an episode, so load up your web shooters, let your spidey senses tingle and enjoy, Web-Heads!

This week our hosts sit down to review the sixth episode of Spider-Man the Animated Series. Discussing how unfair life is for poor little Mac Gargan, how JJ has a dark past and a dead wife, how the late Oscar winning actor Martin Landau’s (the voice of the Scorpion) career came in waves, and how Spider-Man just doesn’t look right when throwing his first punch of the show. Our hosts also get side tracked quite a bit as they are reminded of many other cartoons and toys from their childhood and take a quick trip down memory lane. Alex talks about Twitter recognition from the legendary Mark Hamill, and Will also announces his latest cover for IDW — The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. It’s another web slinger of an episode, full of the usual Kingpin and Smythe impressions, brotherly banter and all that good stuff. So, load up your web shooters, let your spidey senses tingle, and enjoy, Web-Heads!

For this episode our hosts come web swinging in with a massive 2 hour episode for you all, due to taking an unexpected week off over the Easter holiday. Alex and Will sit down with seasoned comic book artist and writer Declan Shalvey, who has worked for publishers, such as: Marvel, DC, Image, IDW, 2000 AD, Dark Horse, Dynamite, and many more! And has had the chance to work on practically every great character along the way. Declan chats about watching Spider-Man the Animated Series as a child, what artist's influenced him growing up, and his journey into becoming a comic book artist and writer. Like Aunt May always did for Peter, Declan also offers up some truly great advice for all aspiring artists and writers out there, giving some insight into the determination it takes to break in professionally. He truly is the Aunt May of comic books -- a title he is very comfortable with and happy to be called! This episode is packed full of geekdom, so load up your web shooters, let your spidey senses tingle and

This week our hosts review the fifth episode of Spider-Man the Animated Series, "The Menace of Mysterio", and discuss how well paced it is for a twenty minute episode. But first, they discuss the Avengers Infinity War trailer and their theories around some of the scenes that could happen in the film. And also cast Mysterio and Dr. Octopus in the MCU in a new segment called, "Cast That Character." Our hosts also play their usual category games towards the end and give their best impressions of Kingpin, Smythe, JJ, and Mysterio. It's a web-slinger of an episode as always, so let your spidey senses tingle and enjoy, Web-Heads!

For this episode, our hosts sit down with Marvel artist, Nate Stockman and chat about his memories of the animated series along with how he became a professional comic book artist. Nate talks about his journey from being an indy artist to then drawing Spider-Man for Marvel, and some of his favourite moments and people he's worked with along the way. Will and Nate also discuss the differences for their approach in art style and have a very friendly debate over digital vs traditional. Along with giving advice to any aspiring artists out there. Nate sticks around and becomes a participant in the usual category games our hosts play each week, and is already a welcomed back guest to an episode review in the future. It's another episode full of laughs and chatting about all things Spidey. Enjoy, Web-Heads!

This week our hosts are joined by Will's fiance, Chloe, as they sit down and talk about the 1995 James Cameron's Spider-Man movie that never got made. This episode was recorded during a live video stream on both YouTube and Facebook. You can watch this episode at either: Facebook.com/STASPodcast or YouTube.com/RobsonInk Alex brings all the facts to both Will and Chloe as he goes through plot elements, casting choices, legal battles and the inevitable demise of this R rated Spider-Man film. Segments of the script are then read out and impersonated by the 3 hosts and you won't believe your ears, as we go from Peter's discovery of his powers via a wet dream, to a sex scene on top of the Brooklyn Bridge. This is the movie you will be glad never got made, but also equally disappointed that it didn't. The 90's were known for being more violent and sex driven in every aspect, but this movie would have sat head and shoulders above the rest. Enjoy, Web-Heads!

Our hosts return after taking an unexpected week off (where the reason why is revealed) to review the fourth episode of Spider-Man the Animated Series -- Dr. Octopus: Armed and Dangerous! Alex and Will also review Black Panther and Thor Ragnarok, as Will just recently saw both. They also discuss Will's recent BIG announcement of his secret 10 month collaboration on 'Spawn Kills Everyone 2' with the legendary, Todd McFarlane! It's another web-slinger of an episode and as always, our hosts have a load of laughs as they discuss all things Spidey -- Enjoy, Web-Heads!

This week, Will returns to the show and discusses what he is up to in his world as a comic book artist, whilst also moaning about his dog. Alex shares his interview with the extremely talented voice actor, Gregg Berger. Who voiced the roles of both Kraven and Mysterio on Spider-Man the Animated Series, as well having an endless list of recognisable characters that he has voiced over the course of his career. Gregg talks about how he got the roles and which one he got first. He also reflects on why he thinks the show is still going strong to this day and the joy he had working in the sound booth with so many talented actors. Our hosts also chat about their Star Wars VR experience, along with their separate Valentine's Day experiences and play their usual games towards the end of the episode. It's another web slinger of an episode and one you don't want to miss. Enjoy, Web-Heads!

For this episode, Alex hosts solo as Will is away in Brussels celebrating Valentine's Day with his Mary Jane. As it's Valentine's Day, Alex takes a look at Spidey's love life and all the women that have changed or impacted his life as both Peter Parker and Spider-Man. He chats about all the funny Spider-Man Valentine's Day cards and gifts you can get your sweetheart this year. Along with listing facts about the very famous comic book where Peter Parker and Mary Jane get married. But, his main reason for hosting this very special episode, is to talk about and review his favourite Spider-Man story, that also happens to be a Valentine's Day story as well -- Spider-Man: Blue. Alex reviews the comic series in detail and accompanies it with music from the animated series to give it that extra level of legitimacy. So, if you want to bring some Spidey fandom to your Valentine's Day, load up your web-shooters and enjoy, Web-Heads!

This week's episode is brought to you a little early, as Will is off on holiday during regular recording hours. But, to make sure he didn't let any of our listeners down, he made a very special visit out to see his brother and hosted a live recording session in Alex's kitchen. This episode is completely unedited and was also a live streamed video episode on Will's YouTube channel, which you can watch here (audio quality low): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vQeEY1Hjb4s Listen in or watch as our hosts enjoy some drinks and sit down face to face for the first time on this podcast and pick up where they left off a few episodes ago -- the interview story of Will's journey to becoming a Marvel artist! Enjoy, Web-Heads!

This week our hosts discuss and review the third episode of Spider-Man the Animated Series, The Return of the Spider Slayers! Will shares what's going on in his world of being a comic book artist and teases some secret projects he's working on. Alex pulls comparisons from Spider-Man the Animated Series and relates them to Star Wars and also a famous quarter back in the NFL. Listen in as our hosts take true enjoyment from reviewing another great episode of this hailed cartoon series and have some real laughs as they discover their now usual Kingpin and Smythe impressions. So, sit back, plug in, and enjoy, Web-Heads!

This week, Alex and Will sit down with Rodney Saulsberry, who played Robbie Robertson in Spider-Man the Animated Series. Our hosts discuss some behind the scenes stories with Rodney as he thinks back to working with such amazing actors, such as: Roscoe Lee Browne, Ed Asner, and Hank Azaria. Rodney also tells some sensational stories on how he got started in Hollywood and became an actor/voice actor. For all aspiring voice actors out there, there is some truly spectacular content and advice that Rodney shares to all those that wish to make a career off of their voice. Our first guest doesn't disappoint -- so sit back, let your Spidey senses tingle and enjoy, Web-Heads!