The Amazing Spider-Cast Podcast

[Chris Johnson]

Hey guys. I recently started my own Spider-Man podcast, The Amazing Spider-Cast. I have two episodes up thus far, with a new one coming out every Friday. So far I've discussed Spider-Man from idea to print, the various Spider titles published today, and an overview of events leading up to Civil War regarding Spidey. I also have a segment where I read from the old Spider-Man letters pages. The microphone I'm using is not very good so the audio's a little low, but I hope to get a better microphone soon. So if you want, give it a listen and tell me what you think. Post any comments, suggestions, or maybe things you'd like to see discussed here.

The Amazing Spider-Cast (http://theamazingspidercast.podomatic.com)

[rZi]

i gave it a listen and it was fun, keep up the good work man =)

[Chris Johnson]

Thanks. I'm glad you enjoyed it. :)

[aepuk]

I'll be giving it a listen on the way to work tommorow. I let you know what i think, looking forward to it. I've tried the marvel podcasts and they are pap. So could do with some quality spidey ear candy

[Will.S]

It's pretty good for a one man solo act so my hats off to you for it.

[aepuk]

Listened to episode 1 on the way to work, really enjoyed it it was good. Listened to episode two on the way back, liked it but and its a really little but, felt it went on a bit at the beggining with all the proposed changes from episode 1. It as a really little "but" but i know you said you wanted that feedback both positive and negative.

Like the letters, episode 2 letters especially good. Looking forward to your take on the clone saga (Give ben reily a fair carck of the whip, he's a good guy)

Keep it up i'm all subscribed up and looking forward to friday. My monday morning drive to work is now sorted

[Cody H]

Good work, I'll definetly continue to listen.

[Chris Johnson]

Thanks everyone for listening. I just submitted the podcast to iTunes, so it should be up in a day or two.

[Chris Johnson]

Episode 3 has been posted. No sign of the podcast on iTunes yet.

[Chris Johnson]

Podcast is now available on iTunes.

[Will.S]

Ey dude, you ever thought about getting another person to tag along for a more back and forth discussion or are you going to solo it out throughout?

Not really saying your podcast is worse off for it but it would be interesting to see contrasting points similar to the shows Comic Geek Speak and Fanboy Radio.

[Chris Johnson]

I'd like to, but there really aren't any comic fans where I live. I do plan on recruiting some Spider-Fans from the forums for a roundtable via Skype down the road.

[Chris S.]

You ever thought about making it twice a week instead of once? I don't have an Ipod so I can't take it with me, but I would sit and listen to it if it were a little shorter.

Also, just curiosity sake, is their a way you can do it in some chapter form? That way I could jump to the next topic. Don't know if this would be possible though.

[Will.S]

I'd like to, but there really aren't any comic fans where I live. I do plan on recruiting some Spider-Fans from the forums for a roundtable via Skype down the road.
That's pretty much the only way I see it to be possible without anyone local.

StoneGold, me and a few others were going to do it but I couldn't unfortunately.

[Chris Johnson]

Episodes 4 and 5 are up, as well as the details for my first ever contest.

[Chris Johnson]

Episode 6 is now posted, featuring a look at the 1980s in Spider-Man's history.

[Chris Johnson]

Episode 7 is now up, featuring a look at Morbius the Living Vampire.

[Chris Johnson]

Episode 8 is up, featuring a look at the three incarnations of Carrion.

[Chris Johnson]

Episode 9 is up, featuring a look at the Man-Wolf.

[Chris Johnson]

Episode 10 is up, featuring a couple of top ten lists from myself and a few from the listeners.

[DoctorDoom]

I'll be giving this a try...and telling friends

[Chris Johnson]

Thanks for giving it a listen and telling your friends about it.

Episode 11 is up, featuring a look at the 60s animated cartoon.

[rZi]

ive just finished catching up to Episode 11 and im still enjoying this , keep up the good work. You should do some kinda poll on the page...where fans can vote on topics about what to subjects you could tackle in the cast.

Just a suggestion =)

[TassleTREX]

This is some great work man, keep it up! I love listening to this on the train to my University, it really passes the time.

[Chris Johnson]

ive just finished catching up to Episode 11 and im still enjoying this , keep up the good work. You should do some kinda poll on the page...where fans can vote on topics about what to subjects you could tackle in the cast.

Just a suggestion =)

I would put a poll in, but there are so many topics that can be covered, how could I narrow it down? I'm planning ahead more, so I know what I'm going to cover in the next few months, but like I say each episode, you can always e-mail me with something you'd like to see covered.

[Chris Johnson]

This is some great work man, keep it up! I love listening to this on the train to my University, it really passes the time.

Thanks. I've gotten a couple e-mails saying that the show is a great time passer on drives to school and work. The Amazing Spider-Cast: Cusading Against Boredom!

[Chris Johnson]

Episode 14 has been posted featuring my thoughts on 'The Other'.

[Chris Johnson]

Episode 15 is up, a special crossover with my friend Mark's Moviecast podcast.

[Cody H]

Huzzah! Finally got those technical difficulties taken care of?

[Chris Johnson]

This recording worked out fine, even though its almost three times as long as a normal episode, so I'm hoping.

[Chris Johnson]

Episode 16 is up, featuring my new format of guest co-hosts via Skype, and discussion on soem of the Spider-Books that came out in January.

[Will.S]

Episode 16 is up, featuring my new format of guest co-hosts via Skype, and discussion on soem of the Spider-Books that came out in January.
Looking forward to it.

[Sam T.]

Very cool podcast you have!

[Chris Johnson]

Thanks, I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[Chris Johnson]

Episode 17 is up, featuring a look at the 80's Spider-Man cartoons and the Ultimate Civil War: Spider-Ham one shot.

[Chris Johnson]

Episode 18 is up, featuring a look at some of Peter Parker's romances over the years.

[JoeMD]

I'll definatly be checking this out, sounds really cool!

[Chris Johnson]

Episode 19 is up, with two guests weighing in on Amazing Spider-Man #538, classic comic cover homages, and the Master Planner storyline.

[Web_Spinner]

Love the Spider-Casts!

Keep up the good work!!!

[Chris Johnson]

Thanks, I'm glad you enjoy the show.

[JoeMD]

I've downloaded al lthe Eps up to 18 and listened to the first 6 this far. This is really cool man, you cna definatly see the quality picking up as the casts go on. You're doing a brilliant job, I hope that this lasts for a loooong time!

[Chris Johnson]

I have no plans of stopping anytime soon. Glad you're enjoying the early episodes. I think the show really hit its stride around episode 11.

[JoeMD]

Just ilistened to 13 and the quality has picked up again! Well done!

[Chris Johnson]

Thanks. Episode 14 is the last solo episode, Episode 15 was kinda filler, and Episode 16 was the first Skype episode.

[JoeMD]

Just listened to eps 14, 15 and 16. Brilliant stuff. I have Befriended you over at Comic Space too, so look out for ChronicleChamber in your list!

[Chris Johnson]

I have returned the befriending (befriendment?). Thanks for all the kind words about the podcast. Do you have Skype? It would be great to have you on the show sometime.

[JoeMD]

Thanks for the offer man, much appriciated. Unfortunatly, no, I don't have Skype. It would be fun to do a show though!

[Billy Parker]

Anyone else not enjoy this podcast? I feel like the host doesn't know his Spider-Man comic book history. I mean I've read every issue of Amazing Spider-Man and feel like the host doesn't have a strong opinion or any incite into the comics.

Especially now that it is 616 Spder-Man's most historically significant time in his life. If you're not reading every Spider title currently along with every big Civil War tie-in, Frontline, Captain America, New Avengers, then you can't really be trusted as a Spider-Man podcaster. Not to mention the Ultimate Spider-Man history is great too.

Plus the sound is bad. But most of all, the time spent talking about the technical difficulties. Like if the host is having problems, I don't want 10 minutes explaining that there are technical problems. Skip that and get to the Spidey talk. It makes you less reputable when you cite your own shortcomings.

I don't mean to be negative for the sake of being negative. But negative in the hopes of improvements or maybe someone else will start a Spider-Man podcast.

[Chris Johnson]

How far have you listened in? The early shows were crap, but the quality really picks up at episode 16. If you haven't, I implore you to listen to episode 16 onward, which features discussion between me and other Spider-Man fans. Much better shows, much louder audio, and no 10 minute rants about techinal problems. And it's still a work in progress, I'm hoping with the next show to have breathing cancelled out.

And I totally have to disagree with reading every Civil War tie-in. I am not going to waste my money on stuff I don't want to read for the sake of the podcast. I read all the core Spider-titles and Civil War and got a clear picture of what's going on with Peter's life. I did pick up the latest Cap issue, and may pick up the new New Avengers, but Frontline? No. To tell you the truth, I hated Civil War and had no feeling whatsoever to pick up every single tie-in out there.

[Chris Johnson]

Episode 20 is up, featuring some Amazing Spider-Girl discussion.

[Web_Spinner]

Gonna listen to it right now! I was lookin for a new one soon!

What do you guys think of my avatar? My tribute to Cap!

[Venom]

Gonna listen to it right now! I was lookin for a new one soon!

What do you guys think of my avatar? My tribute to Cap!

Cool! Cap would be proud of it. :)

[rZi]

Yet again a fantastic episode, you guys are doing a great job. I love the idea of brining other opinions in it makes the topical discussions really fun to listen to. But can you please talk less about spider-girl? =P sorry she really does not appeal to me what so ever...talk about baby may!

[Chris Johnson]

Sorry, I like Spider-Girl. But don't worry, I only do one episode for every three issues.

[rZi]

I would love to appear on your show too...but i think you should use Ventrilo instead of Skype, that way you wont get a delay on responses and the quality should improve..plus you can do it right infront of your computer for free! I guess the more times you cover Spider-Girl i might grown to like her

[Billy Parker]

I am not going to waste my money on stuff I don't want to read for the sake of the podcast.

To tell you the truth, I hated Civil War and had no feeling whatsoever to pick up every single tie-in out there.

Dear God, someone make a good Spider-Man comic podcast!

Anyone know of one?

[rZi]

Undead drakes in my personl fave...and spiderman crawl space is a close second , what can i say? undead drakes voice is sexy..

[Chris Johnson]

Dear God, someone make a good Spider-Man comic podcast!

Anyone know of one?


Well, I tried.

[Chris Johnson]

Undead drakes in my personl fave...and spiderman crawl space is a close second , what can i say? undead drakes voice is sexy..

Uh...you are of the female persuasion right? Or was that a joke?

[rZi]

Lol, No sorry dude...im a dude ;z ^_^

[Chris Johnson]

:rolleyes:

[JoeMD]

Well, I LOVE the Spider-Girl books, so I WANT MORE!

[Sam T.]

I agree on the less Spider-girl rant!!

[Chris Johnson]

I agree with the Aussie!

[Chris Johnson]

Episode 21 is up, featuring discussion on the first wave of Back In Black issues.

[Chris Johnson]

Episode 22 is up, with John Mayo from ComicBookPage.com and Comic Geek Speak's Mayo Report segment joining me to discuss the sales of the various Spider-titles from way back in 2004 to February of 2007.

[rZi]

Lol im so curios what you were upto during that break chris...care to tell? ^_^ Another great episode, great to hear the sales..i had always been curious about it for a while now. Keep up the good work champ!

[Chris Johnson]

Oh, that break. I had to forgo my usual Smallville watching to record and my brother was screaming that Lana died, which turned out to be wrong.

[Chris Johnson]

Episode 23 is up, featuring discussion with spider-fans Bob Bretall and Rick Gordon on everything Spider-Man including cartoons, storylines, favorite villains and issues, and more.

[Chris Johnson]

Episode 24 is up, featuring discussion on the 90s animated series.

[Chris Johnson]

The super-sized 25th episode of The Amazing Spider-Cast is up, featuring discussion on Amazing Spider-Man #25, Norman Osborn, and much more.

[Chris Johnson]

Episode 26 is up, featuring discussion on Spider-Man: Reign.

[DoctorDoom]

Keep 'em coming!

[rZi]

I feel like such a geek for saying this but...i actualy look forward to this weekly release! Thanks again chris keep up the good work bro

[Chris Johnson]

Doctor Doom: Will do.

rZi: Thanks, glad you're continuing to enjoy the show.

[Chris Johnson]

Episode 27 of The Amazing Spider-Cast is up, featuring discussion on Spider-Man 3.

[rZi]

I wont be watching the movie till tonight but i'll check this out when i come home!

[Chris Johnson]

Episode 28 is up, featuring discussion on Spider-Man in the video games.

[Chris Johnson]

Episode 29 is up, featuring a discussion on Peter Parker's parents.

[Chris Johnson]

Part 1 of Episode 30 is up, featuring the beginning of Dave and Jen as co-hosts and discussion on the second wave of Back In Black issues.

[rZi]

Another great episode Chris. I really loved the discussion in the first 5 mins (ish) about joe Q, the spider marriage and sins past. you guys really hit the nail on the head and said my thoughts out loud. Joe Q wants the character to be a teenager again not a man...which ticked me off and you guys seem to agree. Im guessing he wants movie fans to pick up the book and see something that reflects it.

To summ up:

- MJ seems to be the only good thing in peters life..."he can't hook up with a model" it's his FINAL reward, he got the girl even after all the pain he's suffered so she's kinda his reward.
-Im not married ive only just turned 20 and i can relate to the marriage in a sense of the feelings flowing around and the interaction, we always see it on tv so why not in a comic book?

Great job, keep up the good work guys!

[Chris Johnson]

Episode 30 Part 2 is up, featuring discussion on the third wave of Back In Back issues.

[Chris Johnson]

Episode 31 is up, featuring discussion of the Ultimate Clone Saga.

[rZi]

Another great episode guys and thanks for the shout-out! Hey any chance you could do an episode on the 616 clone saga? I know it's a bit long but id love to hear your thoughts on it.

Although i doubt your short of ideas to discuss i have some suggestions:
616 clone saga
sins past
a death in the family
the other
totemistic origins

I figure you could do some great stuff hitting these big and controversial arcs

[Chris Johnson]

You must be psychic, as we address the podcast covering the 616 Clone Saga(s) in Episode 31.

[Chris Johnson]

Episode 32 is up, featuring discussion on the new Spider-Man annuals and the FCBD issue.

[Chris Johnson]

Episode 33 is up, featuring discussion on Kraven's Last Hunt and Fallen Son: Spider-Man.

[Toku King]

Anyway to get it on your iPod? I like it.

[Chris Johnson]

RSS Feed:

http://theamazingspidercast.podomatic.com/rss2.xml

[rZi]

Ahh yet again another good instalment of the spider-cast chris! Hey whatever happend to the 616 clone saga episode? i hope it's in the making...damn i was really looking forward to that! But good choice on a story to cover, KLH is cult classic now.

[Chris Johnson]

The 616 Clone Saga is going to be covered in the massive Episode 50. It'll look like this:

Part 1: 70's Clone Saga
Part 2 and 3: 90's Clone Saga w/ discussion of Scarlet Spider
Part 4: Comparing the 3 Clone Sagas

[Chris Johnson]

Episode 34 is up, with guest host Travis Fowler weighing in on the fourth wave of Back In Black issues.

[rZi]

Another great episode, and as to your question for skrulls...

I personaly hate the idea of either MJ or May being a skrull. I mean they haven't been acting strangley at all and if they say now they are skrulls im going to bite my lower lip till it bleeds in frustration. This would mean anyone who has come back recently and has been written in character is suddenly going to change and it wont be the genuine person anymore just cos benids had an idea 10 years later...

[Chris Johnson]

Episode 35 is up, featuring discussion of October solicitations and Amazing Spider-Girl #6-8.

[Chris S.]

Episode 35 is up, featuring discussion of October solicitations and Amazing Spider-Girl #6-8.

You know man I downloaded a cast and put it on my ipod. I deliver pizza so I figured it would be great to listen to while driving around. Could hardly hear it and it was staticy as hell. Granted I use one of those radio transmitters for my ipod, but it was still pretty bad.

[Chris Johnson]

Sounds fine to me.

[Eargosedown]

great podcast! really helps me when i'm driving to work (3 hours away)

[Chris Johnson]

Glad you're enjoying it and glad that it makes your drive to work a little better.

[Chris Johnson]

Episode 36 is up, featuring discussion of Legion of Monsters: Morbius.

[rZi]

Hey chris i keep hoping im going to see the 90's clone saga episode, will you be revisiting it? I havent had chance to listen to this episode yet as my copy of legion hasn't arrived yet due to a nation wide postal strike in my country! bummer :(





but i bet it's good regardless :p

[ultimatespyder20]

Hey, all you guys need to check out their forum over on ComicGeekSpeak (http://www.comicgeekspeak.com). Great stuff.
Undead Drake, keep up the awesome work.

Alec

P.S. This is Alexander B. from CGS.

[Chris Johnson]

Hey chris i keep hoping im going to see the 90's clone saga episode, will you be revisiting it? I havent had chance to listen to this episode yet as my copy of legion hasn't arrived yet due to a nation wide postal strike in my country! bummer :(





but i bet it's good regardless :p


The 90s Clone Saga will be covered in episode 50, along with the 70's Clone Saga, and a look at all three.

[Chris Johnson]

Episode 37 is up, featuring discussion of the fifth wave of Back In Black issues.

[rZi]

Another great episode chris, loving it! Im also excited about the 50th episode...cant wait to hear your thoughts on the messy ness :p

Since youve down a wave about BiB any chance you could do a segment on spideys other costumes? i mean he's has alot....but it would be cool either way, definatley something on the iron spider suit and cosimc spidey!

[Chris Johnson]

Episode 38 is up, featuring discussion of Spider-Man Family.

[Chris Johnson]

Episode 39 is up, beginning our discussion of the 90's animated series.

[Chris Johnson]

Episode 40 is up, the one year anniversary celebration.

[Chris Johnson]

Episode 41 is up, featuring Jen's Fan Expo Canada report.

[Chris Johnson]

Episode 42 is up, featuring my Baltimore Comic-Con report.

[nuclearman]

Hey guys. I recently started my own Spider-Man podcast, The Amazing Spider-Cast. I have two episodes up thus far, with a new one coming out every Friday. So far I've discussed Spider-Man from idea to print, the various Spider titles published today, and an overview of events leading up to Civil War regarding Spidey. I also have a segment where I read from the old Spider-Man letters pages. The microphone I'm using is not very good so the audio's a little low, but I hope to get a better microphone soon. So if you want, give it a listen and tell me what you think. Post any comments, suggestions, or maybe things you'd like to see discussed here.

The Amazing Spider-Cast (http://theamazingspidercast.podomatic.com)

Great!!! I'll tune in Chris!! Only been on the board for two years ... must have continually skimmed over this thread ... sheesh..

[Chris Johnson]

Thanks for listening guys. The early episodes are a little rough, but things really pick up around Episode 16.

[Chris Johnson]

Episode 43 is up, featuring discussion of the final issues of Back In Black and the first issue of One More Day.

[Chris Johnson]

Episode 44 is up, featuring discussion of Spider-Man's greatest artist, John Romita Sr.

[Chris Johnson]

Episode 45 is up, featuring discussion of the Ultimate Knights storyarc.

[Chris Johnson]

Episode 46 is up featuring discussion of the Carnage storyarc from Amazing Spider-Girl.

[Chris Johnson]

Episode 47 is up, featuring discussion of the second part of One More Day.

[Chris Johnson]

Episode 48 is up, featuring discussion of Spider-Man Unlimited and the MTV series.

[Chris Johnson]

Episode 49 is up, featuring 90's animated series discussion.

[Will.S]

Good stuff Chris.

[Chris Johnson]

Episode 50 is finally up, featuring discussion of the 1970's Clone Saga.

Please note that The Amazing Spider-Cast has a new address: http://theamazingspidercast.libsyn.com/.

[Sam T.]

I've been listening for quite awhile now....great podcast!

[Chris Johnson]

Thanks Sam, glad you're enjoying what we're doing.

[Chris Johnson]

Episode 51 is up, featuring part 1 of 90's Clone Saga discussion.

[Chris Johnson]

Episode 52 is up, featuring discussion of Sensational Spider-Man #41.

[Chris Johnson]

Episode 53 is up, featuring the second half of 90's Clone Saga discussion.

[Chris Johnson]

Episode 54 for is up, finishing the Clone Saga discussion, as is a special video podcast with Chris' thoughts on OMD.