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Breaking down Bendis’s iconic run on Ultimate Spider-Man— issues 1 through 160 in Earth 1610

Episodes

Episode 98: Ultimate Mystery (Part II)

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, 20252 hr 50 minEp 98Transcript available on Metacast

Episode 97: Ultimate Mystery (Part I)

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, 20252 hr 33 minEp 97Transcript available on Metacast

Episode 96: Ultimate Enemy (Part II)

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, 20251 hr 14 minEp 96Transcript available on Metacast

Episode 95: Ultimate Enemy (Part I)

Someone is targeting the super heroes. Who watches the Fantastic Four? Ultimate Enemy #1 & #2 Issue coverage begins at 18:10

Feb 17, 20252 hr 31 minEp 95Transcript available on Metacast

Episode 94: The Cat Returns

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, 20252 hr 30 minEp 94Transcript available on Metacast

Episode 93: The Boys Are Back In Town

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, 20252 hr 36 minEp 93Transcript available on Metacast

BONUS: Absolute Batman

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, 20242 hr 18 minTranscript available on Metacast

Episode 92: Tainted Love

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, 20242 hr 38 minEp 92Transcript available on Metacast

Episode 91: GIANT SIZE Doppelgänger

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, 20242 hr 5 minEp 91Transcript available on Metacast

Episode 90: Who Run the World?

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, 20242 hr 41 minEp 90Transcript available on Metacast

Episode 89: The Chosen One

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, 20242 hr 37 minEp 89Transcript available on Metacast

Episode 88: Aunt May's School for Gifted Youngsters

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, 20242 hr 47 minEp 88Transcript available on Metacast

Episode 87: The Queen of Crazy Town

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, 20242 hr 39 minEp 87Transcript available on Metacast

Episode 86: Six Months Later...

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, 20241 hr 23 minEp 86Transcript available on Metacast

Episode 85: Requiem for a Swing

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, 20241 hr 27 minEp 85Transcript available on Metacast

Episode 84: End of Ultimatum

Everyone dies. Ultimate Spider-Man 133 & Ultimatum 5 Issue coverage begins at 12:24

Sep 23, 20241 hr 20 minEp 84Transcript available on Metacast

Episode 83: Ultimatum State of Mind

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, 20242 hr 43 minEp 83Transcript available on Metacast

Episode 82: Where the Hela is Thor?

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, 20242 hr 59 minEp 82Transcript available on Metacast

Episode 81: It Gets Worse

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, 20242 hr 35 minEp 81Transcript available on Metacast

Episode 80: The Beginning of the End

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, 20242 hr 56 minEp 80Transcript available on Metacast

Episode 79: Who Watches the Watchers?

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, 20242 hr 39 minEp 79Transcript available on Metacast

Episode 78: GIANT SIZE Gwenom

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, 20242 hr 6 minEp 77Transcript available on Metacast

Episode 77: GIANT SIZE Dr. Venompoolverine

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, 20242 hr 23 minEp 77Transcript available on Metacast

Episode 75: Shock Therapy

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, 20242 hr 53 minEp 75Transcript available on Metacast

Episode 74: Mysterio's Mysterious Mystery Shack

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, 20242 hr 31 minEp 74Transcript available on Metacast

Episode 73: Don't Give Peter a Baby

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, 20241 hr 27 minEp 73Transcript available on Metacast

Episode 72: Spider-Man and his Amazing Friends

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, 20242 hr 45 minEp 72Transcript available on Metacast

Episode 71: Death of a Goblin

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, 20242 hr 56 minEp 71Transcript available on Metacast

Episode 70: SHIELD Ruins Everything

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, 20242 hr 39 minEp 70Transcript available on Metacast