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Welcome to Into the Spider-Cast! Your hosts CJ and Swara, lifelong Spider-Man fans, discuss all the various webheads of the Spider-Verse on this bi-weekly podcast. From Miles Morales, Peter Parker, Gwen Stacy, Cindy Moon, Jessica Drew, Miguel O’Hara, and beyond, we analyze and review every piece of Spider-Person film, tv, and comics you can think of. We also want to help you listeners get into the Spider-Fandom if you haven’t before, so come listen to us with an open mind and we’ll help you find a Spider-Verse story that speaks to you! Follow us on Twitter @intospidercast. Email us at intothespidercast@gmaill.com!

Swara Salih


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    Episode 54: The Last Spider-Cast

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2022 26:23


    In this farewell episode, CJ and Swara close the final chapter of Into The Spider-Cast. While a bittersweet ending, we had a blast doing the podcast and reminisce about our favorite moments and experiences doing the pod. Thank you all for taking this journey with us, and stay tuned for what's next for us!    Follow Into the Spider-Cast on Twitter @IntoSpiderCast and Instagram @intothespidercast.   Follow the hosts on Twitter @CJWritesThings and @spiderswarz.  

    Into The Spider-Cast Episode 53: Jeff Trammell, Head Writer and EP of "Spider-Man: Freshman Year"

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2022 56:58


    We're back from our Summer Hiatus with the one and only Mr. Jeff Trammell, the Head Writer and Executive Producer of the upcoming MCU series "Spider-Man: Freshman Year"! In our wide ranging discussion, Jeff tells us about how he got into animation, what he's learned from the various animated he's been involved in, including Craig of the Creek, The Owl House, Infinity Train, and Amphibia, what he hopes the future of animation looks like, the experience of heading up a Marvel animated show, and much more!  Follow Jeff on Twitter.@MrJeffTrammell Follow Into the Spider-Cast on Twitter @IntoSpiderCast and Instagram @intothespidercast. Follow the hosts on Twitter @CJWritesThings and @spiderswarz.  

    ANNOUNCEMENT: We're Taking a Summer Break

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2022 4:03


    Y'all, we need a break. Doing the podcast is fun, but a lot of work. So, we're doing a Summer reset. CJ and Swara explain all in this mini-episode. We'll see y'all back in the Fall!   Follow Into the Spider-Cast on Twitter @IntoSpiderCast and Instagram @intothespidercast.   Follow the hosts on Twitter @CJWritesThings and @spiderswarz.   Support local Black Lives Matter chapters and affiliate causes and organizations. Use the National Resources List, which has links to various Black Lives Matter resources, bailout funds by city, Trans support funds, Black History, Revolutionary, Anti-Racism texts, and more.

    Episode 52: Spider-Man and Ms. Marvel Team Up (AANHPI Month Special)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2022 54:10


    Preeti Chhibber joins us once again to discuss the time that Spider-Man met up with the hero who has been deigned "this generation's Spider-Man," Ms. Marvel, AKA Kamala Khan! The issues we discuss are Eve Ewing's Marvel Team Up: Spider-Man and Ms. Marvel. What makes these heroes so similar yet so distinct? What wacky hijinks ensue when they meet up? We also discuss the landscape for AANHPI representation in Marvel and among the Spider-People, what stories we'd love to see more of, and much more!   Preorder Spider-Man: Social Dilemma here!   Follow Preeti on Twitter @runwithskizzers.   Follow Into the Spider-Cast on Twitter @IntoSpiderCast and Instagram @intothespidercast.   Follow the hosts on Twitter @CJWritesThings and @spiderswarz.   Support local Black Lives Matter chapters and affiliate causes and organizations. Use the National Resources List, which has links to various Black Lives Matter resources, bailout funds by city, Trans support funds, Black History, Revolutionary, Anti-Racism texts, and more.

    Episode 51: Happy Birthday, Spidey!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2022 58:45


    In honor of Spider-Man's 60th anniversary this year, and with Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness now in theaters we're turning our attention to the time Peter Parker celebrated his birthday - and was flung through time and space! This week's episode covers the "Happy Birthday" arc from the J. Michael Straczynski/John Romita Jr. run of Amazing Spider-Man, specifically Amazing Spider-Man #57-58 and the landmark Amazing Spider-Man #500. We talk about how surprisingly emotional this storyline was for Peter Parker, and how Doctor Strange factored into the plot as well as his nemesis, the Dread Dormammu. We also discuss our thoughts on Multiverse of Madness and the final two episodes of Moon Knight!   Jason's article on the failure of Jewish representation in Moon Knight   Follow Into the Spider-Cast on Twitter @IntoSpiderCast and Instagram @intothespidercast.   Follow the hosts on Twitter @CJWritesThings and @spiderswarz.   Support local Black Lives Matter chapters and affiliate causes and organizations. Use the National Resources List, which has links to various Black Lives Matter resources, bailout funds by city, Trans support funds, Black History, Revolutionary, Anti-Racism texts, and more.   Visit the Hero Initiative at COMIC CREATORS IN NEED ⋆ HERO INITIATIVE

    Episode 50: The Arachknight

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2022 48:24


    It's our 50th episode! Thank you all for continuing with us on our journey through the Spider-Verse. As we're in the middle of Moon Knight Season 1, why not discuss that time in the multiverse when Peter Parker fused with Marc Spector to become the Arachknight? Why is this version of the web-slinger so fresh from anything else we've seen? We also discuss Moon Knight episodes 3 and 4 and where we think the last two episodes will go, discuss the news of Across the Spider-Verse being delayed again to June 2023, and much more!   Follow Into the Spider-Cast on Twitter @IntoSpiderCast and Instagram @intothespidercast.   Follow the hosts on Twitter @CJWritesThings and @spiderswarz.   Support local Black Lives Matter chapters and affiliate causes and organizations. Use the National Resources List, which has links to various Black Lives Matter resources, bailout funds by city, Trans support funds, Black History, Revolutionary, Anti-Racism texts, and more.

    Episode 49: Neogenic Nightmare Part II

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2022 49:52


    We're back! After our hiatus, we're not talking about the Morbius film (or at least Swara isn't since he refuses to go to theaters to see it) and we discuss the second cohort of episodes in the Neogenic Nightmare arc of Spider-Man The Animated Series that features not only Morbius, but Blade and the Punisher as well! Why is this such a great adaptation? How is Peter pushed to his brink here? CJ also gives his thoughts on the Morbius fim, we discuss the first two episodes of Moon Knight, and much more!    Follow Into the Spider-Cast on Twitter @IntoSpiderCast and Instagram @intothespidercast.   Follow the hosts on Twitter @CJWritesThings and @spiderswarz.   Support Black Lives Matter and affiliate causes and organizations. Use the National Resources List, which has links to various Black Lives Matter resources, bailout funds by city, Trans support funds, Black History, Revolutionary, Anti-Racism texts, and more.

    Episode 48: Black Cat in Marvel's Spider-Man

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2022 61:32


    We welcome back our friend author Preeti Chhibber to discuss Felicia Hardy's, AKA Black Cat, role in Spider-Man PS4, as well as discuss her upcoming Black Cat story in Women of Marvel #1 this March, and Spider-Man: The Social Dilemma this July! Why do we love Felicia so much, and how does she challenge Peter in this amazing game? Where do we hope her story goes from here in all forms of media? We also discuss Preeti's thoughts on No Way Home, our thoughts on Multiverse of Madness, casting for the Kraven the Hunter film, and much more!   Follow Preeti on Twitter @runwithskizzers.   Follow Into the Spider-Cast on Twitter @IntoSpiderCast and Instagram @intothespidercast.   Follow the hosts on Twitter @CJWritesThings and @spiderswarz.   Support Black Lives Matter and affiliate causes and organizations. Use the National Resources List, which has links to various Black Lives Matter resources, bailout funds by city, Trans support funds, Black History, Revolutionary, Anti-Racism texts, and more.

    Episode 47: "Spider-Man: Blue" (2002-2003)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2022 96:33


    This week, we welcome longtime friend of the show Destiny Jackson of Netflix TUDUM to the show to discuss Spider-Man: Blue for our Valentine's Day special! How does this comic do a good job of showing the beginning of Peter's relationships with Gwen and MJ? Why is it so important for us all to acknowledge continuous grief for our loved ones? How does this story encapsulate Peter Parker's story as Spider-Man? We also discuss Destiny's thoughts on Spider-Man No Way Home, react to the Madame Web and Kraven the Hunter casting news, the new DCEU promo, and much more!   Follow Destiny on Twitter @DestinyDreadful.   Follow Into the Spider-Cast on Twitter @IntoSpiderCast and Instagram @intothespidercast.   Follow the hosts on Twitter @CJWritesThings and @spiderswarz.   Support Black Lives Matter and affiliate causes and organizations. Use the National Resources List, which has links to various Black Lives Matter resources, bailout funds by city, Trans support funds, Black History, Revolutionary, Anti-Racism texts, and more.

    Episode 46: The Present and Future of Spider-Man Games

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2022 77:20


    For our latest episode, we re-visit Spider-Man PS4 and its upcoming sequel with our special guest George Yang! What did we think of the game three years after its release? How does it appeal to Spider-fans old and new? And what are our thoughts on the upcoming 2023 sequel, which features both Peter Parker and Miles Morales going up against Venom and (potentially) Kraven the Hunter? We also discuss our thoughts on the first official trailer for Moon Knight and our expectations for Marc Spector's entry into the Marvel Cinematic Universe, along with George's thoughts on Spider-Man: No Way Home.   Follow George on Twitter at @Yinyangfooey.   Follow Into the Spider-Cast on Twitter @IntoSpiderCast and Instagram @intothespidercast.   Follow the hosts on Twitter @CJWritesThings and @spiderswarz.   Please support us on Patreon!   Support Black Lives Matter and affiliate causes and organizations. Use the National Resources List, which has links to various Black Lives Matter resources, bailout funds by city, Trans support funds, Black History, Revolutionary, Anti-Racism texts, and more.  

    Episode 45: Spider-Man "Coming Home" (2001)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2022 60:26


    To start off the new year, we go back and discuss one of CJ's favorite stories, J. Michael Straczynski's sublime Spider-Man comic run, "Coming Home." How is Peter pushed to the edge, and how does it highlight his best qualities as Spider-Man? What makes this particular story so enduring? We also discuss the news that the Morbius film is being delayed to April, give what's on our Spider-Sense, and much more!    Follow Into the Spider-Cast on Twitter @IntoSpiderCast and Instagram @intothespidercast.   Follow the hosts on Twitter @CJWritesThings and @spiderswarz.   Please support us on Patreon!   Support Black Lives Matter and affiliate causes and organizations. Use the National Resources List, which has links to various Black Lives Matter resources, bailout funds by city, Trans support funds, Black History, Revolutionary, Anti-Racism texts, and more.

    Episode 44: "Spider-Man No Way Home" Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2021 94:42


    We are joined once again by comics writer Stephanie Williams and film and tv critic Hector Navarro to discuss the highly anticipated Spider-Man: No Way Home. We dive into what we anticipated, what we loved about it, and how this film is a culmination of the Spider-Man Cinematic Multiverse. We also discuss what this means for the future of the MCU and Spider-Man films, what's on our Spider-Sense, and much more.    Follow Steph @Steph_I_Will and Hector @Hectorisfunny on Twitter.   Follow Into the Spider-Cast on Twitter @IntoSpiderCast and Instagram @intothespidercast.   Follow the hosts on Twitter @CJWritesThings and @spiderswarz.   Please support us on Patreon!   Support Black Lives Matter and affiliate causes and organizations. Use the National Resources List, which has links to various Black Lives Matter resources, bailout funds by city, Trans support funds, Black History, Revolutionary, Anti-Racism texts, and more.

    Episode 43: The Road to "No Way Home"

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2021 63:59


    With only two weeks until the premiere of Spider-Man: No Way Home, we decided to discuss our thoughts on the most recent trailer, along with our thoughts on what might happen. How will Peter Parker fare with villains from alternate universes? Which villains are we looking forward to seeing? Will the film be able to juggle multiversal shenanigans with Spidey's secret identity being revealed to the world? And will this finally be the Marvel Studios project where Mephisto makes his grand appearance? We also discuss the trailer for Part One of Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse and our utter excitement for the continuation of Miles Morales' journey as Spider-Man.   Follow Into the Spider-Cast on Twitter @IntoSpiderCast and Instagram @intothespidercast.   Follow the hosts on Twitter @CJWritesThings and @spiderswarz.   Please support us on Patreon!   Support Black Lives Matter and affiliate causes and organizations. Use the National Resources List, which has links to various Black Lives Matter resources, bailout funds by city, Trans support funds, Black History, Revolutionary, Anti-Racism texts, and more.

    Episode 42: My Spider Academia

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2021 78:21


    This week, we're joined by our special guest LaNeysha Campbell to discuss the anime phenomenon My Hero Academia-specifically, the similarities that Izuku "Deku" Midorya shares with Peter Parker. How was MHA creator Kohei Horikoshi inspired by the Spider-Man mythos? How does Deku's rivalry/friendship with Katsuki Bakugo mirror that of Spidey and the Human Torch's? And what of Deku's new abilities, Blackwhip and Danger Sense-which also happen to mirror Spidey's web-slinging and Spider-Sense? We also give our thoughts on Eternals and the new Morbius trailer!   Spoilers for all of the My Hero Academia anime throughout the episode.   You can follow Neysha on Twitter and Instagram at @NeyshaPlays.   Follow Into the Spider-Cast on Twitter @IntoSpiderCast and Instagram @intothespidercast.   Follow the hosts on Twitter @CJWritesThings and @spiderswarz.   Please support us on Patreon!   Support Black Lives Matter and affiliate causes and organizations. Use the National Resources List, which has links to various Black Lives Matter resources, bailout funds by city, Trans support funds, Black History, Revolutionary, Anti-Racism texts, and more.

    Episode 41: One More Moment In Time With No Way Home

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2021 106:07


    This week, we're joined by our special guest James Whitbrook to discuss the infamous "One More Day" storyline and its follow-up "One Moment In Time." After a little over a decade, how do both stories hold up? What are our thoughts on the Mephisto of it all, and how the story only highlights how strong Peter Parker and Mary Jane Watson's relationship is? And how will elements of these stories influence the plot of Spider-Man: No Way Home? We also discuss the shifting of multiple films under Marvel Studios' banner and the reason for the said shift.   Follow James on Twitter at @Jwhitbrook and read his article on this subject and other workon io9.   Follow Into the Spider-Cast on Twitter @IntoSpiderCast and Instagram @intothespidercast.   Follow the hosts on Twitter @CJWritesThings and @spiderswarz.   Please support us on Patreon!   Support Black Lives Matter and affiliate causes and organizations. Use the National Resources List, which has links to various Black Lives Matter resources, bailout funds by city, Trans support funds, Black History, Revolutionary, Anti-Racism texts, and more.

    Episode 40: Venom: Let There Be Carnage

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2021 59:42


    We are once again joined by our special guest and But Why Tho?'s Editor-In-Chief Kate Sánchez to discuss Venom: Let There Be Carnage! What did we think of Eddie and Venom's relationship? How does Andy Serkis handle the material? What did we think of Woody Harrelson's Carnage and his relationship with Naomie Harris' Shriek? And what does that post-credits scene mean? We also discuss potential rumors of Marvel Studios' spinoff shows on Disney+, including a series focused on WandaVision's Agatha Harkness currently in development.   WARNING: This episode contains spoilers for Venom: Let There Be Carnage.   Follow Kate on Twitter at @OhMyMithrandir.   Follow Into the Spider-Cast on Twitter @IntoSpiderCast and Instagram @intothespidercast.   Follow the hosts on Twitter @CJWritesThings and @spiderswarz.   Please support us on Patreon!   Support Black Lives Matter and affiliate causes and organizations. Use the National Resources List, which has links to various Black Lives Matter resources, bailout funds by city, Trans support funds, Black History, Revolutionary, Anti-Racism texts, and more.

    Episode 39: The Spider-Slayers (Spider-Man: The Animated Series)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2021 63:43


    We return to Spider-Man The Animated Series! We discuss the "Spider-Slayers" two-part arc that sets up many elements for the series going forward, delving into the setup of Spider-Man's villains, love life, and our first introduction to one Felicia Hardy. But besides that, we have a lot of news to discuss, including that of Marvel vs. the heirs of the creators of their most famous characters, such as Spider-Man, and some rumors about the upcoming Ms. Marvel MCU series. Enjoy!   We are a proud member of the But Why Tho? Podcast Network.   Follow Into the Spider-Cast on Twitter @IntoSpiderCast and on Instagram @intothespidercast.   Follow the hosts on Twitter @CJWritesThings and @swarzseawalker.   Please support us on Patreon!   Support Black Lives Matter and affiliate causes and organizations. Use the National Resources List, which has links to various Black Lives Matter resources, bailout funds by city, Trans support funds, Black History, Revolutionary, Anti-Racism texts, and more.

    Episode 38: Amazing Spider-Man #700

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2021 79:58


    We are joined by our special guest Anthony Canton of the MCUniversity Podcast to discuss Amazing Spider-Man #700, which served as the official start of the Superior Spider-Man era. This issue saw Peter Parker, who was trapped in Doctor Octopus' dying body, attempt to stop Ock from claiming his life as Spider-Man. How did Ock and Peter differ from each other? How did Peter's friends and family react to his new demeanor? And why was one part surprisingly emotional? We also discuss our thoughts and speculations on the trailers for Spider-Man: No Way Home and Hawkeye, and delve deep into our spoiler-filled feels for Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.   Spoilers for Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings from 24:00-38:09   We are a proud member of the But Why Tho? Podcast Network.   Follow Anthony on Twitter at @AnthonyCanton_3.   Follow Into the Spider-Cast on Twitter @IntoSpiderCast and Instagram @intothespidercast.   Follow the hosts on Twitter @CJWritesThings and @spiderswarz.   Please support us on Patreon!   Support Black Lives Matter and affiliate causes and organizations. Use the National Resources List, which has links to various Black Lives Matter resources, bailout funds by city, Trans support funds, Black History, Revolutionary, Anti-Racism texts, and more.

    Episode 37: Loki and Spider-Ham

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2021 62:39


    We are joined by our special guest Lys to discuss the Ultimate Spider-Man episode "Run Pig Run," which guest stars Loki! In this episode, we discuss how the God of Mischief transforms Peter Parker into Spider-Ham via an enchanted hot dog (yes, really) and sets him up at the prize boar in the Asgardian Wild Hunt. Suffice it to say, this episode was weird. We also talk about Lys' love of Loki and Spidey, the Eternals trailer, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings having an exclusive theatrical release, and the "streaming vs theaters" debate.   We are a proud member of the But Why Tho? Podcast Network.   Follow Lys on Twitter at @WhimsyDesigns.   Follow Into the Spider-Cast on Twitter @IntoSpiderCast and on Instagram @intothespidercast.   Follow the hosts on Twitter @CJWritesThings and @spiderswarz.   Please support us on Patreon!   Support Black Lives Matter and affiliate causes and organizations. Use the National Resources List, which has links to various Black Lives Matter resources, bailout funds by city, Trans support funds, Black History, Revolutionary, Anti-Racism texts, and more.

    Episode 36: Neogenic Nightmare Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2021 99:00


    We are joined by special guest Jordan Maison to discuss the first half of the "Neogenic Nightmare" storyline from Spider-Man: The Animated Series' second season. How does Peter Parker deal with the fact that his body may be mutating into something inhuman? How does Mary Jane Watson outwit a superpowered stalker in the form of Hydro-Man? What did we think of the crossover with X-Men: The Animated Series? And how did censorship lead to the Sinister Six being renamed to the "Insidious Six?" We also discuss the Loki Season 1 finale and its implications for the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and when we expect a trailer for Spider-Man: No Way Home. Spoilers for Loki Season 1 from 10:41-30:05 We are a proud member of the But Why Tho? Podcast Network.   Follow Jordan on Twitter at @JordanMaison.   Follow Into the Spider-Cast on Twitter @IntoSpiderCast and on Instagram @intothespidercast.   Follow the hosts on Twitter @CJWritesThings and @spiderswarz.   Please support us on Patreon!   Support Black Lives Matter and affiliate causes and organizations. Use the National Resources List, which has links to various Black Lives Matter resources, bailout funds by city, Trans support funds, Black History, Revolutionary, Anti-Racism texts, and more.

    Episode 35: Spider-Man: The Lost Years (1995)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2021 104:11


    We are joined by Zach of spidey-dude.com to discuss the seminal Ben Reilly series of the mid-1990s, "Spider-Man: The Lost Years" by J.M. DeMatteis. What would you do if you found out you were a clone? How would you react if you had Spider-Powers in the process? What would a grittier version of a Spider-Man story look like? We also discuss the recent No Way Home costume revelations, discuss our thoughts on Black Widow, and much more in this packed Spider-Cast episode!   We are a proud member of the But Why Tho? Podcast Network.   Follow Zach on Twitter @spideydude.   Follow Into the Spider-Cast on Twitter @IntoSpiderCast and on Instagram @intothespidercast.   Follow the hosts on Twitter @CJWritesThings and @spiderswarz.   Please support us on Patreon!   Support Black Lives Matter and affiliate causes and organizations. Use the National Resources List, which has links to various Black Lives Matter resources, bailout funds by city, Trans support funds, Black History, Revolutionary, Anti-Racism texts, and more.

    Episode 34: Miles Morales: Spider-Man Vol. 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2021 89:30


    We continue our discussion of Saladin Ahmed's run of "Miles Morales: Spider-Man" with Vol. 2 of the series, "Bring on the Bad Guys," which collects issues 7-10. What did we think of the intense storyline presented in this issue, and whether it was handled well overall? Why is it so important that Miles' family be featured at the center of this story arc? We also discuss the news of a new Silk showrunner, delve into what's been happening on Loki in its first two episodes, and much more!   Spoiler discussion for the first two episodes of Loki from 8:19-18:23   We are a proud member of the But Why Tho? Podcast Network.   Follow Into the Spider-Cast on Twitter @IntoSpiderCast and on Instagram @intothespidercast.   Follow the hosts on Twitter @CJWritesThings and @spiderswarz.   Please support us on Patreon!   Support Black Lives Matter and affiliate causes and organizations. Use the National Resources List, which has links to various Black Lives Matter resources, bailout funds by city, Trans support funds, Black History, Revolutionary, Anti-Racism texts, and more.

    Episode 33: Invincible

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2021 84:29


    We're back! Discussing the first season of Invincible on Amazon Prime! While not *technically* part of the Spider-Verse, Mark Grayson (AKA Invincible) has a tremendous amount in common with Peter Parker and all the other Spider-People. What makes Mark such a relatable hero in his particular struggles? How did the Invincible comic and show elevate the superhero medium? We also discuss a LOT of news, including that Issa Rae has been cast as Spider-Woman (Jessica Drew) in Into the Spider-Verse 2, Aaron Taylor Johnson has been cast as Sony's Kraven, Oscar Isaac being *officially* confirmed as Moon Knight, and who the villain of Spider-Man: No Way Home might be and what that means! Enjoy!   We are a proud member of the But Why Tho? Podcast Network.   Follow Into the Spider-Cast on Twitter @IntoSpiderCast and on Instagram @intothespidercast. Follow the hosts on Twitter @CJWritesThings and @spiderswarz.   Jason Flatt's article on Oscar Isaac's Jewish heritage   Please support us on Patreon!   Support and learn about Palestine and Palestinians with the links in the Save Palestine Card.   Support Black Lives Matter and affiliate causes and organizations. Use the National Resources List, which has links to various Black Lives Matter resources, bailout funds by city, Trans support funds, Black History, Revolutionary, Anti-Racism texts, and more.

    Episode 32: One Long Spider-Sense

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2021 70:51


    This week, Swara and CJ decide to pause from a focused discussion on a piece of Spider-Content and instead discuss what's generally on our minds, real-world and fictional, in this episode that is effectively one long back-and-forth Spider-Sense section. We hope that through this episode, you, the listener, will get to know us better and our interests beyond the Spider-Verse (although we do inevitably discuss some of that as well). Also, Spider-Man says Free Palestine. Enjoy listening!   We are a proud member of the But Why Tho? Podcast Network.   Follow Into the Spider-Cast on Twitter @IntoSpiderCast and on Instagram @intothespidercast. Follow the hosts on Twitter @CJWritesThings and @spiderswarz.   Please support us on Patreon!   Support and learn about Palestine and Palestinians with the links in the Save Palestine Card.   Support Black Lives Matter and affiliate causes and organizations. Use the National Resources List, which has links to various Black Lives Matter resources, bailout funds by city, Trans support funds, Black History, Revolutionary, Anti-Racism texts, and more.

    Episode 31: The Culture of Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2021 97:07


    In this episode, we are joined by special guest Anthony Otero to discuss the culture represented in Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales. The major point of discussion: how Miles as a Puerto Rican and Afro-Latino superhero has different relationships and connections to his parents and their respective heritage. We also discuss Miles' relationship with his Uncle Aaron-better known as the Prowler-and how the game addresses the Black Lives Matter movement and the passing of Chadwick Boseman. We also discuss the Into the Spider-Verse sequel gaining a new trio of deals, Sony striking yet ANOTHER streaming deal to place their films and TV shows including the Spider-Man franchise on Disney's streaming services, a certain actor's tidbits about Spider-Man: No Way Home, and our thoughts on The Falcon and the Winter Soldier's finale and the announcement of Captain America 4.   Read Anthony's article "Spider-Man: Miles Morales is Uniquely Harlem"   We are a proud member of the But Why Tho? Podcast Network.   Follow Into the Spider-Cast on Twitter @IntoSpiderCast and on Instagram @intothespidercast.   Follow Anthony on Twitter @Latinegro   Follow the hosts on Twitter @CJWritesThings and @spiderswarz.   Please support us on Patreon!   Support Black Lives Matter and affiliate causes and organizations. Use the National Resources List, which has links to various Black Lives Matter resources, bailout funds by city, Trans support funds, Black History, Revolutionary, Anti-Racism texts, and more.

    Episode 30: Spider-Man Meets Invincible

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2021 67:23


    In this episode (which we recorded on CJ’s birthday!), we discuss the 2006 comic “Marvel Team-Up #14: Spider-Man Meets Invincible” in which our favorite wall-crawler meets a superhero from a whole other universe that isn’t in the Marvel Multiverse (namely that of Image Comics). Now that’s a REAL crossover. We discuss what these iconic heroes have in common, how we enjoyed their meetup, and how they each represent their respective comic universes. We also discuss the latest news about the Into the Spider-Verse sequel, Sony striking an exclusive deal with Netflix for streaming cinematic Spider-verse content, and our thoughts on the latest Falcon and Winter Soldier episode.   We are a proud member of the But Why Tho? Podcast Network. Follow Into the Spider-Cast on Twitter @IntoSpiderCast and on Instagram @intothespidercast.   Follow the hosts on Twitter @CJWritesThings and @spiderswarz.   Spoiler discussion on The Falcon and the Winter Soldier from 10:43-25:55   Please support us on Patreon!   Support Black Lives Matter and affiliate causes and organizations. Use the National Resources List, which has links to various Black Lives Matter resources, bailout funds by city, Trans support funds, Black History, Revolutionary, Anti-Racism texts, and more.

    Episode 29: Enter Venom

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2021 101:53


    We return to Spider-Man The Animated Series and Venom with our guest, filmmaker Jon Lee Brody! We discuss the classic "Alien Costume" storyline, how good the introduction of Venom and Eddie Brock is in the first major animated Marvel universe, and overall why this arc was so much better than Spider-Man 3. But before that, we discuss the endemic of xenophobia, hatred, and attacks against Asian-American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities in the US and what we can all do to stop it. We also discuss Spider-Man No Way Home wrapping its filming, discuss the various ins and outs of working in Hollywood with Jon, and much more!   We are a proud member of the But Why Tho? Podcast Network.   Follow Jon on Twitter @JonLeeBrody.   Follow Into the Spider-Cast on Twitter @IntoSpiderCast and on Instagram @intothespidercast.   Follow the hosts on Twitter @CJWritesThings and @spiderswarz.   Please support us on Patreon!   Support Black Lives Matter and affiliate causes and organizations. Use the National Resources List, which has links to various Black Lives Matter resources, bailout funds by city, Trans support funds, Black History, Revolutionary, Anti-Racism texts, and more.  

    Episode 28: Featuring Monica Rambeau

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2021 113:36


    We're joined by the amazing writer and Marvel Comics expert Stephanie Williams to discuss all things Monica Rambeau, the first woman to be Captain Marvel! We discuss her superhero origin story in The Amazing Spider-Man Annual #16, and her further adventures with Spider-Man and the Avengers in The Avengers #236-237 and Marvel Team-Up #142-143. We also discuss Monica's MCU debut in WandaVision, what did and didn't work with her role in the story, and give our overall takes on WandaVision now that it's concluded and what it means for the MCU's future. We also discuss a report from That Hashtag Show on Miles Morales potentially entering the MCU, give what's on our Spider-Sense, and much more!    Read Steph's article "How the 'WandaVision' finale failed Monica Rambeau"   We are a proud member of the But Why Tho? Podcast Network.   Follow Steph on Twitter @Steph_I_Will.   Follow Into the Spider-Cast on Twitter @IntoSpiderCast and on Instagram @intothespidercast.   Follow the hosts on Twitter @CJWritesThings and @spiderswarz.   Please support us on Patreon!   Support Black Lives Matter and affiliate causes and organizations. Use the National Resources List, which has links to various Black Lives Matter resources, bailout funds by city, Trans support funds, Black History, Revolutionary, Anti-Racism texts, and more.

    Episode 27: The Anarchic Spider-Man

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2021 79:59


    To close out Black History Month, CJ and Swara discuss the first full appearance of Hobie Brown of Earth-138, AKA The Anarchic Spider-Man, AKA Spider-Punk, in "Edge of Spider-Geddon" #1 from 2018. Why is Hobie such a great character that feels relevant for our times? How does this comic do a good job of exploring oppressive systems on the marginalized and why we must resist them, whatever dimension that we're in? Before that, we discuss the news of Spider-Man 3's new title, "No Way Home," what it might mean for MCU Peter, how we think WandaVision is going to affect that film and the MCU at large, and much more!   We are a proud member of the But Why Tho? Podcast Network.   Follow Into the Spider-Cast on Twitter @IntoSpiderCast and on Instagram @intothespidercast.   Follow the hosts on Twitter @CJWritesThings and @spiderswarz.   Spoilers for WandaVision from 5:44-9:55   Please support us on Patreon!   Support Black Lives Matter and affiliate causes and organizations. Use the National Resources List, which has links to various Black Lives Matter resources, bailout funds by city, Trans support funds, Black History, Revolutionary, Anti-Racism texts, and more.

    Episode 26: Spider-Man: House of M (2005)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2021 68:34


    As we are both currently obsessed with WandaVision, we decided to delve into the source material with Spider-Man: House of M, a five-part miniseries from 2005 that came as a result of the House of M event across Marvel Comics. What is Peter Parker's apparent "ideal life" in a reality where mutants reign supreme? How does this comic utilize aspects of the Spidey mythos to explore Peter's deepest desires? Why does Spider-Man feel a kind of "survivor's guilt" in this comic, and how does that affect his actions? How does this comic arc parallel with WandaVision and the themes explored on the show? We also discuss the apparent casting news of who Sony wanted for their Kraven the Hunter spinoff film, tell the audience what's on our Spider-Sense, and much more!   TW for discussion of suicide from 48:15-52:20   We are a proud member of the But Why Tho? Podcast Network.   Follow Into the Spider-Cast on Twitter @IntoSpiderCast and on Instagram @intothespidercast.   Follow the hosts on Twitter @CJWritesThings and @spiderswarz.   Please support us on Patreon!   Support Black Lives Matter and affiliate causes and organizations. Use the National Resources List, which has links to various Black Lives Matter resources, bailout funds by city, Trans support funds, Black History, Revolutionary, Anti-Racism texts, and more.

    Episode 25: Silk: Sinister (2016)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2021 71:19


    CJ and Swara continue their discussion of Cindy Moon's first comic series with  Silk: Sinister by Robbie Thompson. What do we make of the predicament Cindy has gotten herself into with Black Cat? How well do we think this story handles Cindy's mental health storyline, and why does she continue to be such a relatable character? What do we make of the villains in this run? We also discuss the latest developments and our speculations about WandaVision with a spoiler-filled discussion in our news segment, as we theorize where the series may go.   We are a proud member of the But Why Tho? Podcast Network.   Follow Into the Spider-Cast on Twitter @IntoSpiderCast and on Instagram @intothespidercast.   Follow the hosts on Twitter @CJWritesThings and @spiderswarz.   WandaVision Spoiler discussion from 4:38-23:27   Please support us on Patreon!   Support Black Lives Matter and affiliate causes and organizations. Use the National Resources List, which has links to various Black Lives Matter resources, bailout funds by city, Trans support funds, Black History, Revolutionary, Anti-Racism texts, and more.

    Episode 24: "Ultimate Spider-Man" Vol. 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2021 75:39


    We're back after our Holiday Hiatus! In this episode, we finally discuss Ultimate Spider-Man Vol. 1 from 2000, back when Marvel launched their Ultimate universe that imagines their heroes origins in the 21st Century. What did we like about this unique take on Peter Parker's origin as Spider-Man? How do we like the dynamics and takes on him and his supporting characters like Aunt May, Uncle Ben, and Mary Jane? How does the comic hold up today? We also discuss some exciting news on new castings and directors for the MCU's Moon Knight series, give our recommendations, and more! It's great to be back!   We are a proud member of the But Why Tho? Podcast Network.   Follow Into the Spider-Cast on Twitter @IntoSpiderCast and on Instagram @intothespidercast.   Follow the hosts on Twitter @CJWritesThings and @spiderswarz.   Please support us on Patreon!   Support Black Lives Matter and affiliate causes and organizations. Use the National Resources List, which has links to various Black Lives Matter resources, bailout funds by city, Trans support funds, Black History, Revolutionary, Anti-Racism texts, and more.    

    Episode 23: Spider-Man: Miles Morales PS4/PS5 (2020)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2020 88:03


    Maia joins us again to discuss the follow-up game to Spider-Man PS4, Spider-Man: Miles Morales! How well do we think this game handles Miles and all his relationships with friends and family? What was unique about the gameplay? What relevant themes does the game bring up, and how well did it address them? But before that, we have a LOT of news to discuss, ranging across all the MCU and Spider-Man 3 announcements and reports we've received the past week. Again, it's a LOT. Enjoy!   Guest Post by Anthony Otero: Spider-Man: Miles Morales is Uniquely Harlem   We are a proud member of the But Why Tho? Podcast Network.   Follow Into the Spider-Cast on Twitter @IntoSpiderCast and on Instagram @intothespidercast.   Follow Maia on Twitter @semirose.   Follow the hosts on Twitter @CJWritesThings and @spiderswarz.   Please support us on Patreon!   Support Black Lives Matter and affiliate causes and organizations. Use the National Resources List, which has links to various Black Lives Matter resources, bailout funds by city, Trans support funds, Black History, Revolutionary, Anti-Racism texts, and more.  

    Episode 22: Japanese Spider-Man

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2020 61:16


    This week, CJ and Swara discuss the first episode of Marvel 616 on Disney+, which details the origins and phenomenon of Japan's take on Spider-Man. How does Takuya Yamashiro differ from Peter Parker in his superhero origin? Why was the premise so much different from the original take on Spider-Man? How did this series actually influence some of our favorite Super Sentai/Power Rangers series? We discuss all that, along with some more rumors about the third Spider-Man MCU film, say what's on our Spider-Sense, and much more! We are a proud member of the But Why Tho? Podcast Network. Follow Into the Spider-Cast on Twitter @IntoSpiderCast and on Instagram @intothespidercast. Follow the hosts on Twitter @CJWritesThings and @swarzseawalker. Please support us on Patreon! Support Black Lives Matter and affiliate causes and organizations. Use the National Resources List, which has links to various Black Lives Matter resources, bailout funds by city, Trans support funds, Black History, Revolutionary, Anti-Racism texts, and more.  

    Episode 21: Venom (2018)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2020 59:51


    After taking a week off for a very stressful Election Week, we're back with the zaniest and silliest movie we could watch. That's right! We're finally taking on the 2018 MASTERPIECE that is Venom! Does this film make one iota of sense? Does Tom Hardy know what he's doing in this movie as Eddie Brock? Why is Eddie and the Symbiote's relationship the best thing about this mess of a movie? (Also, do we ship it?) We also discuss the news of the Spider-Man: Miles Morales game launch, Tom Holland starting filming on his third Spider-Man film, and much more!   We are a proud member of the But Why Tho? Podcast Network.   Follow Into the Spider-Cast on Twitter @IntoSpiderCast and on Instagram @intothespidercast.   Follow the hosts on Twitter @CJWritesThings and @swarzseawalker.   Please support us on Patreon!   Support Black Lives Matter and affiliate causes and organizations. Use the National Resources List, which has links to various Black Lives Matter resources, bailout funds by city, Trans support funds, Black History, Revolutionary, Anti-Racism texts, and more.

    Episode 20: The Short Halloween (2009)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2020 55:25


    In our Halloween themed episode, we review 2009's "The Amazing Spider-Man: The Short Halloween" from famous SNL alum Bill Hader and Seth Meyers! How does this one-off comic hold up as a Halloween and comedy story? How do Hader and Meyers do as writers? We also discuss the various rumors abound about the third Spider-Man MCU film having a live-action Spider-Verse, Marvel's developments for Blade, and much more on this episode celebrating the Spooky Season!   Reddit link discussed in the e-mail section.   We are a proud member of the But Why Tho? Podcast Network.   Follow Into the Spider-Cast on Twitter @IntoSpiderCast and on Instagram @intothespidercast.   Follow the hosts on Twitter @CJWritesThings and @swarzseawalker.   Please support us on Patreon! Support the Post Office! Support Black Lives Matter and affiliate causes and organizations. Use the National Resources List, which has links to various Black Lives Matter resources, bailout funds by city, Trans support funds, Black History, Revolutionary, Anti-Racism texts, and more.

    Episode 19: Into the Spider-Verse and Latinx Heritage Month

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2020 86:16


    In our second episode during Latinx Heritage Month, we have our second discussion on Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, this time joined by Kayla Marie Meyer of the Y tu Bantha También podcast! What are the broad messages this film tries to convey with Miles' journey, including "With Great Power, Comes Great Responsibility"? How well does the film incorporate Miles' Afro-Latinx heritage and home life, and how can that be done better for the sequel? We also discuss the recent casting news for the third Spider-Man MCU film and what significance that has for a wider live-action Spider-Verse, the Kamala Khan/Ms. Marvel casting announcement, and much more!   We are a proud member of the But Why Tho? Podcast Network.   Follow Kayla on Twitter @maria__giesela.   Follow Into the Spider-Cast on Twitter @IntoSpiderCast and on Instagram @intothespidercast.   Follow the hosts on Twitter @CJWritesThings and @swarzseawalker.   Please support us on Patreon! Support the Post Office! Support Black Lives Matter and affiliate causes and organizations. Use the National Resources List, which has links to various Black Lives Matter resources, bailout funds by city, Trans support funds, Black History, Revolutionary, Anti-Racism texts, and more.

    Bonus Mini-Episode: But Why Tho St. Jude's Fundraiser

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2020 4:30


    In this short bonus episode, CJ and Swara talk about our fundraising efforts with our podcast network to raise funds for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital during the month of October! Please join us this month as we talk about this awesome initiative, and what you can do to help us reach our goal!    Donate to the cause at stjude.org/butwhytho!   We are a proud member of the But Why Tho? Podcast Network.   Follow Into the Spider-Cast on Twitter @IntoSpiderCast and on Instagram @intothespidercast.   Follow the hosts on Twitter @CJWritesThings and @swarzseawalker.   Please support us on Patreon! Support the Post Office! Support Black Lives Matter and affiliate causes and organizations. Use the National Resources List, which has links to various Black Lives Matter resources, bailout funds by city, Trans support funds, Black History, Revolutionary, Anti-Racism texts, and more.  

    Episode 18: Araña, The Heart of the Spider Vol 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2020 72:22


    For Latinx Heritage Month, we discuss a Latinx character we haven't discussed yet: Anya Corazon, AKA Araña, with her debut series "The Heart of the Spider." How does Anya stand out from most Spider-People, and how does her story strike its uniqueness with the various mystical elements and secret societies at play? What do we make of this less scientifically-based Spider-Story and Anya as a character? Besides our main discussion, we discuss the news of the Ms. Marvel series getting its directing team, the joys of playing The Avengers video game, tell the audience what's on our Spider-Sense, and much more!   We are a proud member of the But Why Tho? Podcast Network.   Follow Into the Spider-Cast on Twitter @IntoSpiderCast and on Instagram @intothespidercast. Follow the hosts on Twitter @CJWritesThings and @swarzseawalker.   Please support us on Patreon!   Support the Post Office! Support Black Lives Matter and affiliate causes and organizations. Use the National Resources List, which has links to various Black Lives Matter resources, bailout funds by city, Trans support funds, Black History, Revolutionary, Anti-Racism texts, and more.

    Episode 17: Spider-Man Far From Home (2019)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2020 112:15


    Rachel Leishman of The Mary Sue joins CJ and Swara to discuss the second film of the MCU Spider-Man saga, Spider-Man Far From Home! What works in this sequel, of both Homecoming and Avengers: Endgame, and how well does it set up Peter's journey from here? Why is MJ and Peter's relationship so great? Why is Mysterio a villain for our times? But first, we discuss the exciting news that Phil Lord and Chris Miller, with Sony and Amy Pascal, are developing a live-action Cindy Moon/Silk series written by Korean-American Lauren Moon, tell the audience what's on our Spider-Sense, and much more! We are a proud member of the But Why Tho? Podcast Network.   Follow Rachel on Twitter @RachelLeishman.   Swara's article, "With Great Tech Comes Great Responsibility"   Follow Into the Spider-Cast on Twitter @IntoSpiderCast and on Instagram @intothespidercast. Follow the hosts on Twitter @CJWritesThings and @swarzseawalker.   Please support us on Patreon! Support the Post Office! Support Black Lives Matter and affiliate causes and organizations. Use the National Resources List, which has links to various Black Lives Matter resources, bailout funds by city, Trans support funds, Black History, Revolutionary, Anti-Racism texts, and more.  

    Episode 16: Spider-Man The Animated Series

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2020 79:51


    It's our first discussion of the iconic 90s Spider-Man The Animated Series! We're joined by our friend Matt of the But Why Tho? podcast to discuss the first episode, "Night of the Lizard," which we found to tell the Lizard's story significantly better than in The Amazing Spider-Man. But first, we give our tributes to the dearly departed Chadwick Boseman, whose performance as King T'Challa, The Black Panther, and other works are legendary and important for so many. We also discuss the latest news of a Kraven The Hunter solo film from Sony, as well as Olivia Wilde's film that signs are pointing to being a Jessica Drew Spider-Woman film. Enjoy!   We are a proud member of the But Why Tho? Podcast Network.   Follow Matt on Twitter @dattm18. Follow Into the Spider-Cast on Twitter @IntoSpiderCast and on Instagram @intothespidercast. Follow the hosts on Twitter @CJWritesThings and @swarzseawalker.   Please support us on Patreon! Support the Post Office!   Support Black Lives Matter and affiliate causes and organizations. Use the National Resources List, which has links to various Black Lives Matter resources, bailout funds by city, Trans support funds, Black History, Revolutionary, Anti-Racism texts, and more.  

    Episode 15: Sailor Ghost-Spider

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2020 87:10


    We're joined by the host of the Sailor Moon Fan Club Podcast, Victoria L. Johnson, to talk all things Sailor Moon, Ghost-Spider, and Spider-Man! We have a wide-ranging discussion on the various parallels between the franchises, how both Usagi Tsukino and Peter Parker have had to learn "With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility," which Sailor Senshi are which Spider-People, who Peter Parker's Tuxedo Mask is, and much more! Our spotlight comic discussion this week is Ghost-Spider issues 1-5 by Seanan McGuire, where we follow Gwen Stacy on her college journey in the Earth 616 universe, and we discuss her own parallels to Sailor Moon and the Sailor Senshi! In the name of the moon, we'll web-sling you!   We are a proud member of the But Why Tho? Podcast Network.   Follow Victoria on Twitter @missoldskool. Follow the Sailor Moon Fan Club Podcast @mooniesclub.   Follow Into the Spider-Cast on Twitter @IntoSpiderCast and on Instagram @intothespidercast.   Follow the hosts on Twitter @CJWritesThings and @swarzseawalker.   Please support us on Patreon!   Support the Post Office!   Support Black Lives Matter and affiliate causes and organizations. Use the National Resources List, which has links to various Black Lives Matter resources, bailout funds by city, Trans support funds, Black History, Revolutionary, Anti-Racism texts, and more.

    Episode 14: Spider-Man Homecoming (2017) with Author Preeti Chhibber

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2020 111:38


    Author and The Spectacular Spider-Cast host Preeti Chhibber joins us on Into the Spider-Cast! This week, we're starting our Spider-Man MCU journey with Spider-Man Homecoming. Why was this particular reboot so effective, and why do we all love this film so much and the unique ways it uses the Spider-Man mythos? But before that, we discuss Preeti's brand new book, Avengers Assembly #1: Orientation, coming out today on August 4th, which stars Kamala Khan/Ms. Marvel, Doreen Green/Squirrel Girl, and our favorite Miles Morales/Spider-Man!    We are a proud member of the But Why Tho? Podcast Network.   Follow Preeti on Twitter @runwithskizzers. Link to buy Avengers Assembly #1: Orientation   Follow Into the Spider-Cast on Twitter @IntoSpiderCast and on Instagram @intothespidercast. Follow the hosts on Twitter @CJWritesThings and @swarzseawalker.   Please support us on Patreon! Support the Post Office! Support Black Lives Matter and affiliate causes and organizations. Use the National Resources List, which has links to various Black Lives Matter resources, bailout funds by city, Trans support funds, Black History, Revolutionary, Anti-Racism texts, and more.  

    Episode 13: Miles Morales: Spider-Man Vol. 1 (2019)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2020 78:28


    CJ and Swara finally get to discussing the current Miles Morales Spider-Man run, with Saladin Ahmed and Javier Garrón's Miles Morales: Spider-Man Vol. 1: Straight Out of Brooklyn! We discuss why this comic does a great job of showing a day in the life of Miles in his school life and as Spider-Man, and why Straight Out of Brooklyn is a great starting off point if you want to get into comics after watching Into the Spider-Verse! We also discuss the news on the new Marvel and Scholastic graphic novels coming out, MCU delays, and have some deep and important conversations on representation and inclusion in comics and related media.   We are a proud member of the But Why Tho? Podcast Network. Follow Into the Spider-Cast on Twitter @IntoSpiderCast and on Instagram @intothespidercast. Follow the hosts on Twitter @CJWritesThings and @swarzseawalker. Please support us on Patreon!   Link discussed in our Spider-Sense segment: Be An Arts Hero Support Black Lives Matter and affiliate causes and organizations. Use the National Resources List, which has links to various Black Lives Matter resources, bailout funds by city, Trans support funds, Black History, Revolutionary, Anti-Racism texts, and more.  

    Episode 12: Gwen Stacy Deserves Better

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2020 81:52


    Trigger Warning/Content Warning for the first part of this episode: harassment, predatory behavior, sexual assault In the past few weeks, many in the comics and gaming industries have spoken up about the abuse and harassment they have received from prominent figures in these industries. Among those accused of predatory behavior are creators of Spider-Gwen's first series, Jason Latour and Robbi Rodriguez. We believe and stand with the victims and everyone else speaking up about the abuse they've endured. In this episode, we discuss the systemic problems of sexism, misogyny, and predatory behavior in the comics industry, and how the comics industry must work to ensure a safe and inclusive environment for creators and fans. We discuss how these toxic issues played into the making of The Amazing Spider-Man 2 (2014), and how this movie failed Gwen Stacy in particular so horribly.   We are a proud member of the But Why Tho? Podcast Network. Follow Into the Spider-Cast on Twitter @IntoSpiderCast and on Instagram @intothespidercast. Follow the hosts on Twitter @CJWritesThings and @swarzseawalker. Please support us on Patreon!   Further details: The comic book industry is facing another wave of sexual abuse allegations Links discussed in our Spider-Sense segment: VIDEO: Frederick Douglass' Descendants Deliver His 'Fourth Of July' Speech Nick Animation Writing Program, which we encourage our Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) listeners to apply to   Support Black Lives Matter and affiliate causes and organizations. Use the National Resources List, which has links to various Black Lives Matter resources, bailout funds by city, Trans support funds, Black History, Revolutionary, Anti-Racism texts, and more.

    Episode 11: Spider-Man PS4 (2018)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2020 100:42


    Maia joins us to discuss all things Spider-Man PS4! We dive into the gameplay, story, characters, and what makes this game such a fantastic example of the Spidey mythos. Before that, we discuss the announcement of the Spider-Man: Miles Morales spinoff for the Playstation 5, and how the announcement and subsequent comments caused unnecessary confusion online on its overall scope, and how companies should do better for heroes like Miles.   Support Black Lives Matter and affiliate causes and organizations. Use the National Resources List, which has links to various Black Lives Matter resources, bailout funds by city, Trans support funds, Black History, Revolutionary, Anti-Racism texts, and more.   Find ways to support Black creatives with some of these links discussed in the episode: Juneteenth Book Fest RSVP for Netflix's Black Creatives in Animation online panel event on June 26, 2020 Adam: Legend of the Blue Marvel (2008) by Kevin Grevioux   We are a proud member of the But Why Tho? Podcast Network.   Follow Into the Spider-Cast on Twitter @IntoSpiderCast and on Instagram @intothespidercast.   Follow Maia on Twitter @semirose.   Follow the hosts on Twitter @CJWritesThings and @swarzseawalker.   Please support us on Patreon!

    Episode 10: "Heroes Don't Cry" and Black Lives Matter

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2020 81:23


    We have an honest conversation about the media we consume, and what must be done to make it better, more inclusive, and without glorifying the police. Support Black Lives Matter and affiliate causes and organizations. Below we have links where you can lend your support. The National Resources List, which has links to various Black Lives Matter resources, bailout funds by city, Trans support funds, Black History, Revolutionary, and Anti-Racism texts, and more. Zoe Amira's video to support Black Lives Matter: watch without Adblocker and all advertising proceeds go to the Black Lives Matter movement. Donate to the Black Visions Collective Donate to Reclaim the Block Donate to the LGBTQ Fund Donate to Communities United Against Police Brutality Donate to The Transgender District We are a proud member of the But Why Tho? Podcast Network. Follow Into the Spider-Cast on Twitter @IntoSpiderCast and on Instagram @intothespidercast. Follow the hosts on Twitter @CJWritesThings and @swarzseawalker. Please support us on Patreon!  

    Episode 9: The Amazing Spider-Man (2012)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2020 75:59


    We're back! After an unplanned hiatus due to technical difficulties, we're finally starting our discussion of The Amazing Spider-Man duology, starting with 2012's The Amazing Spider-Man. How does this version of Peter Parker/Spider-Man differ from Tobey Maguire's version? How successful was Sony at the attempted reboot of their landmark film franchise? Why is the relationship between Gwen Stacy and Peter Parker so effective in this film? Does this film effectively convey the core message of "With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility?" We cover all that and more in our discussion, while also discussing the apparent news of a "Jackpot" film in development, sharing what's on our Spider-Senses, and much more! We are a proud member of the But Why Tho? Podcast Network. Follow Into the Spider-Cast on Twitter @IntoSpiderCast and on Instagram @intothespidercast. Follow the hosts on Twitter @CJWritesThings and @swarzseawalker. Support us on Patreon!

    Episode 8: Silk Vol. 0, "The Life and Times of Cindy Moon"

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2020 90:33


    It's our first discussion on Cindy Moon, AKA Silk! Joining us for this discussion is our friend and Silk fan Mallory Yu as we discuss Cindy's first comic volume The Life and Times of Cindy Moon by Robbie Thompson. Who is Cindy Moon, and how did she get her powers? How are Silk's journey and origin actually relatable to what we're going through right now as we're socially isolating? How do Cindy's powers and abilities differ from those of other Spider-People? We also discuss the news that Into the Spider-Verse 2 has had its release delayed, share what's on our Spider-Sense, read your emails, and much more! We are a proud member of the But Why Tho? Podcast Network. Follow Into the Spider-Cast on Twitter @IntoSpiderCast and on Instagram @intothespidercast. Follow Mallory on Twitter @mallory_yu Follow the hosts on Twitter @CJWritesThings and @swarzseawalker.  

    Episode 7: Spider-Man 2099 (Vol 1 and 3)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2020 60:20


    We have our first discussion on the Spider-Man of the future, Miguel O'Hara, AKA Spider-Man 2099! Joining us for this discussion is another of our But Why Tho? colleagues, Adrian Ruiz! We're discussing the first few issues in both his inaugural 1992 and modern 2015 runs to introduce you to the character. Who is Miguel, and how did he get his unique set of Spider-powers? How does he learn the lesson of "With Great Power comes Great Responsibility" on his own terms? How did he get his unique costume? We discuss all that and some Marvel Cinematic Universe news relating to COVID-19, as well as the unfortunate passing of a key creator involved in Spider-Man 3. We are a proud member of the But Why Tho? Podcast Network. Follow Into the Spider-Cast on Twitter @IntoSpiderCast and on Instagram @intothespidercast. Follow Adrian on Twitter @superruiz93 Follow the hosts on Twitter @CJWritesThings and @swarzseawalker.  

    Episode 6: Spider-Gwen Vol. 0

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2020 79:22


    The master of chaos, also our friend and editor, Lizzy joins us to discuss a Spider-Person who has taken the world by storm, Gwen Stacy as Spider-Woman, AKA Spider-Gwen! We review her debut in the comics, Spider-Gwen Vol. 0, by Jason Latour, Robbie Rodriguez, and others. How did Gwen get her powers, and what drives her as a hero? Why is Gwen so popular with audiences, from her comics debut to her role in Into the Spider-Verse? We also discuss the impact that COVID-19 has had on the comics industry, why comic distribution monopolies are bad, actually, and much more! We are a proud member of the But Why Tho? Podcast Network. Follow Into the Spider-Cast on Twitter @IntoSpiderCast and on Instagram @intothespidercast. Follow Lizzy on Twitter @lizzylynngarcia Follow the hosts on Twitter @CJWritesThings and @swarzseawalker.  

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