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Episode 129: Spider-Man Brand New Day AND We Got Engaged at the Zoo!

2026/08/12

Miles Morales and Peter Parker continue their adventure. Plus the boys talk the new Spider-Man movie, and John shares some exciting news.

Episode 128: Spider-Men

2026/07/12

This is getting out of hand! Now there are two of them!

Episode 127: You've Got to Do Better, Starbucks!

2026/05/03

Spider-Man faces Venom in a consequential battle. Mary Jane and Gwen Stacy return . The boys talk evil coffee corporations, The Boys, Invincible, Foxy Shazam, media literacy, Dr. Strangelove, Donald Trump, fascism, and autism. Search engine optimization, do your thing!

Episode 126: A Betty Brant Exclusive Report

2026/04/26

Ethical journalist Betty Brant presents: a 100% factual bombshell article exposing the identity of the new Spider-Man!

Episode 125: Heroes on Both Sides

2026/03/22

Spider-Man finds himself far from home. HYDRA liberates Jefferson Davis. Judy and Red discuss the potential dangers of consuming four thousand lit cigarettes.

Episode 124: Divided We Fall/United We Stand Finale!

2026/03/09

Everyday citizens are joining the fight FOR Hydra against the Ultimates! A stiff uppercut to the jaw from Cap should do the trick!

Episode 123: Battle at the Triskelion

2026/02/15

Spider-Man gets another opportunity to prove himself to Captain America

Episode 122: Vote For Cap!

2026/01/16

Captain America goes state to state campaigning for his presidency. Predictions for the National Championship game from the #1 Sports Comic Book Podcast

Episode 121: Same As It Ever Was

2025/12/28

Spider-Man gets slandered in the media, feels guilty about his uncle's death, and quips while fighting the villain of the week. Same as it ever was. Ultimate Comics Spider-Man 13 & 14 Issue coverage begins at 16:50

Episode 120: Cap is Back!

2025/12/14

Cap finally gets his butt off the bench and returns to the action, Zach applies to architecture school, and everyone celebrates a happy Thanksgiving!

Episode 119: GIANT SIZE Tumor

2025/12/01

Jonathan Hickman's Ultimates arc concludes! Ultimate Comics: The Ultimates #11 & 12 Issue coverage begins at 20:30

Episode 118: Reed Richards Makes Death: Destroyer of Worlds

2025/11/02

We're back with The Maker! What's he going to get up to? Probably no good. A lot of US history in this one. The Spiderman coverage starts around the 25 minute mark.

Episode 117: Uncle Aaron NO MORE!

2025/10/19

Spider-Man and the Prowler take down Scorpion Ultimate Comics Spider-Man #11 & 12 Issue coverage begins at 9:55

Episode 116: Going the Extra Miles with Uncle Aaron

2025/10/05

Uncle Aaron asks Miles for a favor, and Miles has to choose work with the lesser of two evils. No extra fluff in this one. Get ya spiderman and get the heck out.

BONUS: A Stan Lee & Steve Ditko Classic

2025/09/28

In this special bonus episode, we discuss Zach's favorite oldie issue

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Sgt_Shisha 2025/10/01

My New Daily Listen

Absolutely loving this podcast. I decided to do a full Ultimate Universe read-through and I absolutely adore the commentary provided here. Keep up t...

★★★★★

anonomo23 2024/06/23

An awesome duo with awesome chemistry

My favorite podcast for a hot minute now! Love these two every episode is a joy to listen to :)

★★★★★

Editt Koves 2023/06/19

Genuine

If you’re into raw, unabashed, and ultimately unbridled podcasts as I am; this one is the one for you. These guys are themselves PERIOD. Their amateur...

★★★★★

jennandspence 2023/01/30

Great story telling

It’s easy to see how comic book lovers would enjoy this, but don’t count it out if you are not one! I’ve never read a comic book and I don’t watch the...

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