Our patron Lillian Grimes joins us as we return to The Spectacular Spider-Man ’s Sinister Six Christmas! We dive into this show’s portrayal of neurodiversity, particularly how our beloved Otto Octavius presents as a character on the autism spectrum. Plus, we revisit that horrible CGI Christmas tree, Peter’s girl troubles, and much more. Check out the Spidersonas Lillian created for us! Our original coverage of this episode: #61 “Reinforcement” Website | Patreon | Discord Contact us: ...
Jun 08, 2021•1 hr 16 min
The first season of Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends ends with an infamous episode that only aired once because of its Nazi imagery, but it’s the most fascinating installment yet! We dig into how it frankly addresses Nazi ideology and WWII, how a Saturday morning cartoon can present uncomfortable real-world history responsibly, this episode’s educational value, and the complicated portrayal of Hiawatha Smith. Also, punch a Nazi. Website | Patreon | Discord Contact us: @WallopingWeb...
Jun 02, 2021•1 hr 47 min
Kingpin’s got two new superpowered lackeys working for him -- Iceman and Captain America! It’s a mini-Civil War when Spider-Man and Firestar clash with Iceman to convince him that he’s working for the bad guys, especially when the plan involves stealing a gun that can literally do anything (except have a better self-destruct failsafe). Can Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends become a team again?! Website | Patreon | Discord Contact us: @WallopingWebPod on Twitter , Facebook , and ...
May 26, 2021•59 min
Oh boy, this one’s a doozy. It would be enough for this Dungeons & Dragons-themed episode of Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends to feature dimension-hopping wizards, dragons, and awkward pseudo-feminist commentary. But the wildly different animation also creates a schism in the podcast that brings out loopiness never-before-seen on the main feed, with some of the weirdest conversations we’ve ever had. Listen to our special Dungeons & Dragons After Dark Commentary! Note: We incorrectly pl...
May 19, 2021•1 hr 27 min
Loki has a plan to get back at his pesky half-brother Thor, and the Spider-Friends get caught in the middle! Firestar and Spidey face the cold and a fake God of Thunder, Iceman deals with Frost Giant marriage woes, and poor Erik the Viking has no idea what’s going on. Just a typical day for Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends ! Website | Patreon | Discord Contact us: @WallopingWebPod on Twitter , Facebook , and Instagram Email: wallopingwebsnapperspodcast@gmail.com Theme song ...
May 12, 2021•55 min
Hooray for Hollywood! Spidey gets cast in a deadly movie thanks to a nefarious plot by Mysterio -- who, in typical Mysterio fashion, is as extra as possible about everything. And among the myriad trap doors, mechanical gorilla hands, flesh-covered robots, and director’s chest hair? Special guest The Incredible Hulk! Website | Patreon | Discord Contact us: @WallopingWebPod on Twitter , Facebook , and Instagram Email: wallopingwebsnapperspodcast@gmail.com Theme song features: ...
May 05, 2021•1 hr 17 min
Sincere heart-to-hearts between superhero buds? Aunt May and Ms. Lion arguably saving the day? A warden and sheriff convention (?) in a prison (??) that makes cops look like complete, useless buffoons? This episode of Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends has it all, as the Spider-Friends try to foil Magneto’s plot to release his mutant friends and possibly nuke the entire planet! Note: We incorrectly say that Donald F. Glut wrote the legendary “The Fantastic Mr. Frump!” in this episode. “Frump” wa...
Apr 27, 2021•1 hr 4 min
There’s a new Venom in town, and Spidey’s gotta figure out his identity! This surprisingly football-themed episode of Marvel’s Spider-Man (2017) sets up a fun mystery with a solid roster of suspects (Tony Stark? Max Modell? Flash Thompson?) but the details and payoff aren’t exactly a touchdown. At least this version of Flash rules! Website | Patreon | Discord Contact us: @WallopingWebPod on Twitter , Facebook , and Instagram Email: wallopingwebsnapperspodcast@gmail.com Theme ...
Apr 20, 2021•1 hr 43 min
Anyone else feel that chill? Go into the unknown with a crisp new episode of Marvel’s Spider-Man (2017), featuring a villain who feels frosty about being treated like a low-level mook, while disagreements put Peter and Harry’s increasingly frigid friendship on thin ice. Yes, there are absolutely Frozen references in our coverage of this episode, just let it go. Website | Patreon | Discord Contact us: @WallopingWebPod on Twitter , Facebook , and Instagram Email: wallopingwebsnapp...
Apr 14, 2021•1 hr 25 min
We’re joined by A.P. from Ranger Command Power Hour to revisit one of our favorite first season episodes of Spider-Man: The Animated Series , a perfect sampling of all things 90s Spider-Man! We consider a new perspective on Mysterio’s origin story, why this Peter Parker doesn’t hold up, the introduction of the awesome Terri Lee, and much more. A.P. on Twitter: @SecretRangerFan Ranger Command Power Hour on Twitter: @RangerCommandPH Ranger Command Power Hour Official Website Our original coverage ...
Apr 06, 2021•1 hr
The Hulk! Man-Wolf! Werewolves! Hulk-Wolf! Or is it Wolf-Hulk? This Halloween episode of Marvel’s Spider-Man (2017) is this show at its goofiest, even when it brings in some emotional conflict for Harry. But hey, it’s got Hulk and a bunch of werewolves... for “medical purposes”. Website | Patreon | Discord Contact us: @WallopingWebPod on Twitter , Facebook , and Instagram Email: wallopingwebsnapperspodcast@gmail.com Theme song features: “Resonance (Cyan & Ladybot Remix)”...
Mar 31, 2021•1 hr 20 min
Miles Morales continues his debut as the new Spider-Man as he and Peter have to confront the horrors of… reality TV! Spider-Man (2017)’s sharp-toothed version of Kraven hosts his own TV show, yielding fun fourth-wall breaking jokes and affectionate television production satire, but also has some archaic attempts at “commentary” on reality TV. Website | Patreon | Discord Contact us: @WallopingWebPod on Twitter , Facebook , and Instagram Email: wallopingwebsnapperspodcast@gmail....
Mar 23, 2021•1 hr 20 min
Jim Krieg, writer on Spider-Man: The Animated Series joins us to revisit his first ever episode, “Hydro-Man”! We discuss what it was like to write on this iconic series, including how they approached this episode’s serious subject matter, what changed from earlier drafts, and even learn about some secret references. Plus, we discuss what makes a good Peter Parker, and Jim tells us about working on legacy properties with DC Comics and Scooby-Doo (including the “Scoobynatural” crossover), his Viva...
Mar 16, 2021•1 hr 16 min
No, we’re not talking about that Ultimate Spider-Man. We’re talking about the episode of Marvel’s Spider-Man (2017) that brings Miles Morales to the forefront! In rapid succession, we’re given Miles’s superhero origin story, his emergence as a new Spider-Man, and then his subsequent team-up with the first Spider-Man in the midst of a giant father/son robot fight. Yeah, this episode literally has a mecha fight straight out of anime. It’s a whirlwind! Sources Nadji Jeter Collider Interview Nadji J...
Mar 10, 2021•1 hr 22 min
Oh, did you think we were done with the black suit stuff? This episode of Marvel’s Spider-Man (2017) might seem like a fun Iron Man crossover when Ghost attacks, but it actually brings the dangling symbiote-related plotlines to a close while seeding potential future stories for Max, Otto, Harry, and even Flash. We discuss the quiet introduction of Otto’s tentacles, the use (or lack thereof) of certain Horizon High students, and how thankful we are to have a break from saying “V-252”. Website |...
Mar 02, 2021•1 hr 48 min
Symbiote Spidey is now in full swing in Marvel’s Spider-Man (2017), and it features some high peaks and low valleys -- including a very obnoxious “cool and confident” Peter and a surprisingly fun take on a Spider-Man vs. symbiote battle. We dig into the startling lack of consequences for Peter’s actions, the fascinating involvement of Norman Osborn, and the rapid pace at which this all happens. Website | Patreon | Discord Contact us: @WallopingWebPod on Twitter , Facebook , and ...
Feb 23, 2021•1 hr 46 min
What appears to be a run-of-the-mill villain introduction turns out to be the best installment of Spider-Man (2017) yet! Full of great twists, this episode uses deep cuts and new spins on what we’d expect to create a very compelling new villain. Oh, and did we mention it’s also the first appearance of this show’s symbiote suit? Website | Patreon | Discord Contact us: @WallopingWebPod on Twitter , Facebook , and Instagram Email: wallopingwebsnapperspodcast@gmail.com Theme song...
Feb 16, 2021•1 hr 56 min
Horizon High throws their first ever dance specifically in honor of one student who doesn’t even go to that school anymore. Awkward! Luckily, they have a spontaneously-transformed Rhino to break the tension in this episode of Spider-Man (2017) ! We discuss the rapidly wrapped-up Jackal plotline, the fascinating stuff this show is doing with sweet, wonderful Harry, and why this version of Norman Osborn may quietly be the most despicable one yet. Website | Patreon | Discord Contact us:...
Feb 09, 2021•1 hr 48 min
Black Cat brings bad luck and Peter’s new daily routine gets complicated in a hefty episode of Spider-Man (2017) ! We discuss Black Cat’s powers, the intriguing history all the adult characters have, and why it feels weird for Venom to come into play so early (seriously, the symbiote is already here!) And as the show settles into its groove, we dig deep into its particular strengths and flaws, and how it handles its own version of superhero action. Website | Patreon | Discord Contact...
Feb 02, 2021•2 hr 29 min
You know what’s probably a bad sign for your new school for science geniuses? If the application process causes two teenagers to literally turn into battling supervillians. It’s a proper introduction for Norman Osborn into Spider-Man (2017), though, alongside The Jackal, Gwen Stacy, Shocker, Clash, and a whole slew of mysteries and plot threads. We dig into all this episode sets up, and how the plot is strong in concept, but weirdly underwhelming in execution. Website | Patreon | Disco...
Jan 26, 2021•1 hr 50 min
Peter’s first day at Horizon High pits him against Scorpion, a Spider-Slayer, and his worst enemy of all: financial troubles! Plus, we dive deep into the role school plays in this series, a very different version of Dr. Otto Octavius, how the supporting cast is shaping up, and more! Website | Patreon | Discord Contact us: @WallopingWebPod on Twitter , Facebook , and Instagram Email: wallopingwebsnapperspodcast@gmail.com Theme song features: “Resonance (Cyan & Ladybot Rem...
Jan 19, 2021•1 hr 53 min
The 2017 Spider-Man cartoon kicks off the series proper by introducing a science magnate for geniuses and its bearish hunk headmaster Max Modell -- which provides plenty of conflicts for Peter Parker even beyond Vulture’s attacks! We discuss the Smythes’ hilariously cartoonish villainy, Uncle Ben’s silly formula, and why this show’s Harry Osborn is a precious ray of light. Source Collider Website | Patreon | Discord Contact us: @WallopingWebPod on Twitter , Facebook , and Instag...
Jan 12, 2021•1 hr 39 min
We start off the new year by diving into the current Spidey cartoon: the 2017 series, Marvel’s Spider-Man ! This “episode zero” precedes the actual series, and is made up of six shorts documenting teenage Peter’s transformation into the superhero we all know and love. And though it’s the familiar story we’ve heard before, the unique structure it’s told through definitely gives us things to chew on. Plus, we learn about the intent behind this show’s premise, and how far the pendulum swings from i...
Jan 05, 2021•1 hr 37 min
Say goodbye to 2020 with the Emissary from Hell! We’re joined by Eric Berry and Zach LaVoy of Ranger Command Power Hour for the first two episodes of Toei’s live-action Spider-Man , also known as Japanese Spider-Man. Together, we dive into the creation and legacy of this one-of-a-kind Marvel/tokusatsu crossover full of alien monsters and giant transforming robots, including how it’s influenced Japanese and American pop culture since, and why Takuya Yamashiro is a lot closer to Peter Parker than ...
Dec 29, 2020•1 hr 43 min
Spider-Woman uncovers a ghostly Viking ship, and stupid Jeff unleashes a gang of mean ghostly Vikings. But there’s a twist -- the ghostly Vikings are actually time travelers! We chug our ale and sharpen our electric swords for a romp full of Viking brawls, magic portals, and pilfered treasure. Website | Patreon | Discord Contact us: @WallopingWebPod on Twitter , Instagram , and Facebook Email: wallopingwebsnapperspodcast@gmail.com Them...
Dec 23, 2020•1 hr 2 min
Amazon warriors of Greek myth are robbing Fort Knox! Spider-Woman investigates, and it leads her to… the unrelated Inca Empire in the Amazon of South America? Yikes. As we tackle the cultural insensitivities, the show nicely doubles down on its utter hatred of Jeff and his terrible misogyny. Jeff still sucks! Website | Patreon | Discord Contact us: @WallopingWebPod on Twitter , Instagram , and Facebook Email: wallopingwebsnapperspodcast@gm...
Dec 15, 2020•1 hr 23 min
What’s worse -- an extradimensional demon who stops the moon’s rotation and plunges the world into darkness, or Jeff’s workplace harassment? Spider-Woman has her hands full as she faces off against terrible, awful, toxic Jeff, as well as Dormammu (pronounced no less than three different ways). We have an even harder time understanding why an episode that starts off with robed cultists lighting a pentagram on fire around a giant skull is somehow the most lackluster thing we’ve ever covered. We...
Dec 08, 2020•1 hr 15 min
Look, up on the building! It’s Spider-Woman ! In 1979, Jessica Drew was the first female Marvel superhero to get her own TV show, and it’s a wild ride! Her debut alone features a massive alien invasion, space mummies, a 60s Spider-Man team-up, jet-copter trips around the globe, and Jessica traumatizing her twelve-year-old nephew by falling out of a helicopter to fake her own death right in front of him. We dig into Spider-Woman’s origins, the inherent racism of ancient alien stories, and why Jef...
Dec 01, 2020•1 hr 49 min
It’s the unintended FINAL episode of The Spectacular Spider-Man , and it’s a doozy! The Green Goblin mystery is in full force in an episode that ties up a few threads while opening up a slew of new ones. We trudge through all the tragedy, heartbreak, and mind-boggling misdirects to determine how it functions as a season finale -- and we have different feelings on where it all lands! “Inside Spidey’s Web” on IGN: https://bit.ly/32odEUK --- Website | Patreon | Discord C...
Nov 24, 2020•2 hr 29 min
The penultimate episode of The Spectacular Spider-Man spotlights its sprawling supporting cast, as the school play debuts and Spidey battles a slew of fearsome foes...while locked in a maximum security prison! We dig into the weak setup (but solid execution) of this high-concept premise. Plus, puuuurfect Black Cat, a major revelation about Spidey’s origin, and loads of bad-boyfriending from Peter makes this quite a painful adventure! “Inside Spidey’s Web” on IGN: https://bit.ly/32odEUK Websit...
Nov 17, 2020•2 hr 10 min
