The ULTIMATE MYSTERY is solved when the ULTIMATE ENEMY reveals himself. Will this spell ULTIMATE DOOM for our heroes? We also talk: Fauxchella 8 & becoming the #1 comic book podcast for midwest emo fans Mr. Beast Games Invincible War Daredevil Born Again Ultimate Mystery #3 & 4 Issue coverage begins at 11:15
Mar 10, 2025•2 hr 50 min•Ep 98•Transcript available on Metacast Peter and Jessica team-up to investigate Roxxon. Rick Jones returns to Earth to fulfil his destiny. Someone is still one step ahead of our heroes. Ultimate Mystery #1 & 2 Issue coverage begins at 17:40
Mar 02, 2025•2 hr 33 min•Ep 97•Transcript available on Metacast Gilroy the Terrible attacks the Parker house, Nick Fury confronts Carol Danvers, and The Thing gets his rocks off. Ultimate Enemy #3 & 4 Issue coverage begins at 12:10
Feb 23, 2025•1 hr 14 min•Ep 96•Transcript available on Metacast Someone is targeting the super heroes. Who watches the Fantastic Four? Ultimate Enemy #1 & #2 Issue coverage begins at 18:10
Feb 17, 2025•2 hr 31 min•Ep 95•Transcript available on Metacast Black Cat's history with The Kingpin puts her in conflict with Mysterio, Gwen Stacy and Peter have a much-needed conversation, and Iron Man misunderstands the meaning of "go pick up Peter Parker". Ultimate Spider-Man 151 & 152 Issue coverage begins at 13:40
Feb 09, 2025•2 hr 30 min•Ep 94•Transcript available on Metacast We return with a vengeance to discuss jaw surgery, Family Guy, crypto, and our favorite web-slinger. Ultimate Spider-Man 15 & 150 Issue coverage begins at 21:10
Feb 02, 2025•2 hr 36 min•Ep 93•Transcript available on Metacast In our last episode before the 2 month hiatus, we check in on the latest work from the Distinguished Competition. Let's just say it's Batman AF. Absolute Batman #1 & 2 Issue coverage begins at 27:26
Nov 24, 2024•2 hr 18 min•Transcript available on Metacast Peter (the real one) comes face to face with his captors while Peter (the fake one) uses his great power irresponsibly. Ultimate Spider-Man 13 & 14 Issue coverage begins at 19:04
Nov 17, 2024•2 hr 38 min•Ep 92•Transcript available on Metacast Peter gets replaced by an impersonator (who would have guessed?!). Zach & John discuss the 2024 US Presidential Election results and defend their title as the #1 political podcast for comic book fans. Ultimate Spider-Man 11 & 12 Issue coverage begins at 14:17
Nov 10, 2024•2 hr 5 min•Ep 91•Transcript available on Metacast We look at a couple of standout issues for the girls. Jessica, Kitty, MJ, Gwen, and the Bombshells all shine. Also, Zach reads his Star Wars fanfic. Ultimate Spider-Man #9 & 10 (142 & 143) Issue coverage begins at 11:50
Nov 03, 2024•2 hr 41 min•Ep 90•Transcript available on Metacast Rick Jones wakes up from a six month coma. Spider-Man, Iceman, and The Human Torch must help him uncover the origins of his newfound abilities. Ultimate Spider-Man #7 &8 (140 & 141) Issue coverage begins at 15:01
Oct 27, 2024•2 hr 37 min•Ep 89•Transcript available on Metacast We finally learn the identity of the red-cloaked hero, and the Parker house gets a little bit fuller. Ultimate Spider-Man #5 & 6 (138 & 139) Issue coverage begins at 6:00
Oct 20, 2024•2 hr 47 min•Ep 88•Transcript available on Metacast Mysterio (and Baby Billy) are causing problems. We laugh through the pain. Ultimate Spider-Man 3 & 4 (136 & 137) Issue coverage begins at 10:00
Oct 13, 2024•2 hr 39 min•Ep 87•Transcript available on Metacast After the dust has settled, Peter has a new job, a new relationship, and new super-villains. Ultimate Spider-Man 1 & 2 (134 & 135) Issue coverage begins at 8:52
Oct 06, 2024•1 hr 23 min•Ep 86•Transcript available on Metacast With Spider-Man missing in the aftermath of Ultimatum, a changed J Jonah Jameson begins work on the wall crawler's obituary. Ultimatum: Spider Man Requiem #1 & 2 Issue coverage begins at 8:50
Sep 30, 2024•1 hr 27 min•Ep 85•Transcript available on Metacast Everyone dies. Ultimate Spider-Man 133 & Ultimatum 5 Issue coverage begins at 12:24
Sep 23, 2024•1 hr 20 min•Ep 84•Transcript available on Metacast Peter faces supernatural foes at the ruins of Doctor Strange's house while the surviving members of The Ultimates and the X-Men launch their assault on Magneto. Ultimate Spider-Man #132 & Ultimatum #4 Issue coverage begins at 11:00
Sep 15, 2024•2 hr 43 min•Ep 83•Transcript available on Metacast Ultimatum nonsense continues. This episode is dedicated to the memory of Hank Pym, our fallen friend. May his heroic sacrifice never be forgotten. Ultimate Spider-Man #131 & Ultimatum #3 Issue coverage begins at 15:54
Sep 08, 2024•2 hr 59 min•Ep 82•Transcript available on Metacast Ultimatum plunges the world into chaos. You've never seen shock value like this in a Marvel Comic before or since! Ultimate Spider-Man #130 & Ultimatum 2 Issue coverage begins at 7:04
Sep 01, 2024•2 hr 35 min•Ep 81•Transcript available on Metacast Just when everything seems to be going well, Ultimatum kicks off. Ultimate Spider-Man # 129 & Ultimatum # 1 Issue coverage begins at 13:21
Aug 25, 2024•2 hr 56 min•Ep 80•Transcript available on Metacast On the eve of Ultimatum, we explore the origins of Charles Xavier and Magneto as well as a new retcon story about Richard and Mary Parker. Ultimate Origins 3 & 4 Issue coverage begins at 15:35
Aug 18, 2024•2 hr 39 min•Ep 79•Transcript available on Metacast So it turns out "The Suit" doesn't actually cure cancer-- but it CAN cure dead. Ultimate Spider-Man 127 & 128 Issue coverage begins at 19:00
Aug 12, 2024•2 hr 6 min•Ep 77•Transcript available on Metacast In this double sized episode, Spider-Man fights Venom in more than one way, and we try to make sense of this story's timeline. THEN we spoil the hell out of Deadpool & Wolverine, and share our thoughts on it & other recent MCU items such as Robert Downey Jr returning to the MCU to play Doctor Doom. Ultimate Spider-Man 125 & 126 Issue coverage begins at 15:44 Deadpool 3 & MCU coverage begins at 1:20:07
Aug 04, 2024•2 hr 23 min•Ep 77•Transcript available on Metacast Eddie Brock returns- and he's hungry Ultimate Spider-Man 123 & 124 Issue coverage begins at 8:14
Jul 28, 2024•1 hr 26 min•Ep 76•Transcript available on Metacast We dive into the psychology of our favorite tortured anti-hero: The Shocker Ultimate Spider-Man #122 & Ultimate X-Men #96 Issue coverage begins at 13:20
Jul 22, 2024•2 hr 53 min•Ep 75•Transcript available on Metacast Peter and Mary Jane have a discussion about their relationship. WARNING: The content of this issue & episode is sexual in nature. If that offends you, we have dozens of episodes that are violent in nature which may interest you more. Ultimate Spider-Man Annual #3 Issue coverage begins at 10:48
Jul 14, 2024•2 hr 31 min•Ep 74•Transcript available on Metacast Liz Allen must choose between joining the X-Men or Magneto, and Peter and Kitty present on their time as pretend parents Ultimate Spider-Man #120 & 121 Issue coverage begins at 11:47
Jul 08, 2024•1 hr 27 min•Ep 73•Transcript available on Metacast In these change-of-pace issues following Harry's death, the kids get a rare chance to enjoy themselves--- until someone's powers manifest for the first time. Ultimate Spider-Man #117 & 119 Issue coverage begins at 12:52
Jun 30, 2024•2 hr 45 min•Ep 72•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, a goblin dies. Zach and John also talk Dr. Who, The Boys, and Justin Timberlake. Ultimate Spider-Man #116 & 117 Issue coverage begins at 29:27
Jun 24, 2024•2 hr 56 min•Ep 71•Transcript available on Metacast No matter who's running it, SHIELD is the reason we can't have nice things. Ultimate Spider-Man #114 & 115 Issue coverage begins at 16:40
Jun 16, 2024•2 hr 39 min•Ep 70•Transcript available on Metacast