Best Swara Salih Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 54: The Last Spider-Cast 26:23

1+ y ago26:23

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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 @Int…

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Into The Spider-Cast Episode 53: Jeff Trammell, Head Writer and EP of "Spider-Man: Freshman Year" 56:58

1+ y ago56:58

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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 …

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ANNOUNCEMENT: We're Taking a Summer Break 4:03

2y ago4:03

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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 Bla…

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Episode 52: Spider-Man and Ms. Marvel Team Up (AANHPI Month Special) 54:10

2y ago54:10

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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…

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Episode 51: Happy Birthday, Spidey! 58:45

2y ago58:45

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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 Amaz…

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Episode 50: The Arachknight 48:24

2y ago48:24

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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 d…

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Episode 49: Neogenic Nightmare Part II 49:52

2y ago49:52

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 adapta…

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Episode 48: Black Cat in Marvel's Spider-Man 1:01:32

2y ago1:01:32

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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 h…

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Episode 47: "Spider-Man: Blue" (2002-2003) 1:36:33

2y ago1:36:33

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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 do…

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Episode 46: The Present and Future of Spider-Man Games 1:17:20

2+ y ago1:17:20

1:17:20

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 an…

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Episode 45: Spider-Man "Coming Home" (2001) 1:00:26

2+ y ago1:00:26

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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 delay…

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Episode 44: "Spider-Man No Way Home" Review 1:34:42

2+ y ago1:34:42

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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 a…

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Episode 43: The Road to "No Way Home" 1:03:59

2+ y ago1:03:59

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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 wi…

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Episode 42: My Spider Academia 1:18:21

2+ y ago1:18:21

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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…

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Episode 41: One More Moment In Time With No Way Home 1:46:07

2+ y ago1:46:07

1:46:07

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 relationshi…

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Episode 40: Venom: Let There Be Carnage 59:42

2+ y ago59:42

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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-c…

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Episode 39: The Spider-Slayers (Spider-Man: The Animated Series) 1:03:43

2+ y ago1:03:43

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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 …

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Episode 38: Amazing Spider-Man #700 1:19:58

2+ y ago1:19:58

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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 e…

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Episode 37: Loki and Spider-Ham 1:02:39

2+ y ago1:02:39

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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 …

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Episode 36: Neogenic Nightmare Part 1 1:39:00

3y ago1:39:00

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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…

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Episode 35: Spider-Man: The Lost Years (1995) 1:44:11

3y ago1:44:11

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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 recen…

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Episode 34: Miles Morales: Spider-Man Vol. 2 1:29:30

3y ago1:29:30

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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 stor…

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Episode 33: Invincible 1:24:29

3y ago1:24:29

1:24:29

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 t…

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Episode 32: One Long Spider-Sense 1:10:51

3y ago1:10:51

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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 interes…

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Episode 31: The Culture of Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales 1:37:07

3y ago1:37:07

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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 wit…

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Episode 30: Spider-Man Meets Invincible 1:07:23

3y ago1:07:23

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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 i…

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Episode 29: Enter Venom 1:41:53

3y ago1:41:53

1:41:53

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 …

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Episode 28: Featuring Monica Rambeau 1:53:36

3y ago1:53:36

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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 al…

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Episode 27: The Anarchic Spider-Man 1:19:59

3y ago1:19:59

1:19:59

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 marginali…

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Episode 26: Spider-Man: House of M (2005) 1:08:34

3y ago1:08:34

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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 …

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Episode 25: Silk: Sinister (2016) 1:11:19

3y ago1:11:19

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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…

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Episode 24: "Ultimate Spider-Man" Vol. 1 1:15:39

3+ y ago1:15:39

1:15:39

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 …

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Episode 23: Spider-Man: Miles Morales PS4/PS5 (2020) 1:28:03

3+ y ago1:28:03

1:28:03

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 d…

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Episode 22: Japanese Spider-Man 1:01:16

3+ y ago1:01:16

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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…

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Episode 21: Venom (2018) 59:51

3+ y ago59:51

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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…

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Episode 20: The Short Halloween (2009) 55:25

3+ y ago55:25

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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-actio…

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Episode 19: Into the Spider-Verse and Latinx Heritage Month 1:26:16

3+ y ago1:26:16

1:26:16

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 …

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Bonus Mini-Episode: But Why Tho St. Jude's Fundraiser 4:30

3+ y ago4:30

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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…

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Episode 18: Araña, The Heart of the Spider Vol 1 1:12:22

3+ y ago1:12:22

1:12:22

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 scien…

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Episode 17: Spider-Man Far From Home (2019) 1:52:15

3+ y ago1:52:15

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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 firs…

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Episode 16: Spider-Man The Animated Series 1:19:51

3+ y ago1:19:51

1:19:51

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 Bo…

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Episode 15: Sailor Ghost-Spider 1:27:10

3+ y ago1:27:10

1:27:10

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 Sens…

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Episode 14: Spider-Man Homecoming (2017) with Author Preeti Chhibber 1:51:38

3+ y ago1:51:38

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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 b…

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Episode 13: Miles Morales: Spider-Man Vol. 1 (2019) 1:18:28

4y ago1:18:28

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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 startin…

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Episode 12: Gwen Stacy Deserves Better 1:21:52

4y ago1:21:52

1:21:52

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 Spid…

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Episode 11: Spider-Man PS4 (2018) 1:40:42

4y ago1:40:42

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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 confusi…

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Episode 10: "Heroes Don't Cry" and Black Lives Matter 1:21:23

4y ago1:21:23

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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 reso…

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Episode 9: The Amazing Spider-Man (2012) 1:15:59

4y ago1:15:59

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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 franch…

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Episode 8: Silk Vol. 0, "The Life and Times of Cindy Moon" 1:30:33

4y ago1:30:33

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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 righ…

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Episode 7: Spider-Man 2099 (Vol 1 and 3) 1:00:20

4y ago1:00:20

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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…

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