Our hosts are back and returning with a brand new episode that features San Diego Comic Fest's Chairman and biggest STAS fan, Matt Dunford! Matt discusses having John Semper to the most recent Comicfest earlier this year, to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the show. You can watch the panel, here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ntLkpqdhfI&t=114s and listen as John Semper goes through his many stories and BTS of Spider-Man the Animated Series. It's really worth watching and full of insight! Ma...
Jun 24, 2019•2 hr 52 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week our hosts sit down to discuss the highlight of the Neogenic Nightmare series and bring on their review of, Duel of the Hunters. They first start to compare Punisher's inclusion in this show to how it's mirrored from his introduction in the comics and how it could work in the MCU. They also look at the Man-Spider origins in the comics, along with his very "Predator" feel and look in this episode. Our hosts also review the best animated scenes of this episode, the monster movie theme tha...
May 28, 2019•2 hr 1 min•Transcript available on Metacast Our hosts finally reach the episode they've been talking about reviewing since the beginning -- Enter the Punisher! Alex and Will discuss their memories of watching this episode as children and their first introduction to the Punisher character. Will's dislike for the Punisher in this show is still apparent, as he discusses the strange voice choice for the chatacter and his sporadic War Journal entries -- plus the fact he can't kill anyone! They also talk about the Scorsese style shots of the 3D...
May 08, 2019•1 hr 22 min•Transcript available on Metacast Our hosts return and take a break from the animated series and dive into big time SPOILERS on Avengers: End Game! So, if you haven't seen the movie and don't want it to be ruined, do not listen to this episode! You have been WARNED. Our hosts discuss and go through every major character's arch in the film, what their favourite moments were, what scenes made them laugh, cry, or cheer, and how Marvel and the Russo's gave us a celebration of a movie that encompasses the last ten years. Alex and Wil...
Apr 28, 2019•2 hr 36 min•Transcript available on Metacast Our hosts return to the show and bring their review of the episode that features the first appearance of the plasma craving, night stalking, Felicia lusting, Morbius the vampire! Amongst discussing Morbius' plasma sucking butthole hands, they notice the change in tone of this episode, which embraces a lot of shadows and horror/sci-fi movie aspects. They also blame Spider-Man completely for the creation of Morbius, as he doesn't understand how a locker works. Six armed Spider-Man makes his first ...
Apr 10, 2019•1 hr 27 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week our hosts sit down and review the second part of the X-Men crossover, Mutant's Revenge! Alex and Will discuss how this episode pulls from some of their favourite horror movies and games, such as: The Thing and Resident Evil. They also discuss their love for this version of Wolverine, how Spider-Man being sneaky is Alex's favourite version of the character, how Beast is a Shakespearian weirdo, the genius storytelling behind Spider-Man's fear of becoming a monster, and Will's shock at th...
Feb 13, 2019•2 hr 30 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week, our hosts pop their audio claws and get to reviewing part of 1 of the epic crossover event -- The Mutant Agenda, when Spider-Man meets the X-Men! Alex and Will discuss how this is the first time they ever remember two cartoon shows coming together for a combined adventure, and how it set the trend for all superhero shows to come. They also discuss the varied styles of animation in the episode, the epic X-Men animated series theme tune, how the voice of Wolverine will always be their W...
Jan 30, 2019•1 hr 27 min•Transcript available on Metacast Our hosts return in the New Year with their One Year Anniversary Special! Alex and Will take a look back at the last year of podcasting, highlighting their favourite moments from the animated series, all of the interviews they've hosted and list the moments that stood out the most. They also share behind the scenes info about those interviews, discuss their favourite characters, favourite episodes, and most importantly, they thank all of you Web-Heads for listening and supporting the show! Along...
Jan 09, 2019•2 hr 36 min•Transcript available on Metacast For the final episode of 2018, our hosts come swinging in and saturate themselves in reviewing the Hydro-Man episode! Alex and Will both notice the quality of improved animation for this episode and how dark the story is! They also discuss why Hydro-Man is such a powerful villain, how MJ's backstory really develops in this episode, all of Spider-Man's water puns, and Alex dives deep (couldn't help the pun) into the ending and breaks it down like a film school student. Our host's also chat about ...
Dec 12, 2018•2 hr 32 min•Transcript available on Metacast Our hosts are back with their Part 2 of their Toy Review! They go through the majority of action figures, vehicles, playsets, colouring books, accessories, and costumes, all from Spider-Man the Animated Series. Taking a big trip down memory lane and hitting high on nostalgia notes as they reminisce about their childhood games and all the toys that they owned. Our hosts also point out some of the best parts about the toys, along with some of the worst. They also discuss what a christmas episode o...
Dec 05, 2018•2 hr 36 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week, our hosts take a trip down memory lane and back to their childhood for the highly anticipated, Spider-Man the Animated Series toy review! Alex shares the amazing story behind ToyBiz, the company that created this epic action figure line and how they came to rise and fall as an industry giant. Various toy commercials from the 90's are then shared, bringing back lots of memories, and finally the STAS toy line review begins! However, there are so many action figures, vehicles, and props ...
Nov 28, 2018•2 hr 47 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week our hosts sit down and review the Battle Of The Insidious Six episode. The climatic conclusion to this formidable villain team-up. Alex and Will pay close attention to how structured the episode was, pointing out the smooth flow of the storyline, and how well balanced it was even with having so many characters involved. They also notice the tension of Peter losing his powers and having to face six of his greatest enemies as a human, and getting himself in almost inescapable scenarios. ...
Nov 14, 2018•2 hr 30 min•Transcript available on Metacast For our very special Halloween episode, we have the perfect guest! Neil Ross, the voice of the menacing, pumpkin bomb wielding, high flying, cackling villain, the Green Goblin and Norman Osborn. Neil shares his stories with our hosts on how he got the role and how he had voiced Norman Osborn in previous Spider-Man cartoons before the animated series. Neil also remembers when voice director, Tony Pastor always managed to stretch his vocal chords and send him home with a sore throat. Plus, Neil's ...
Oct 31, 2018•2 hr 34 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week our hosts sit down to review the first episode of season 2, The Insidious Six Part 1! They discuss the improved animation style, the brilliantly placed plot and sub plot points, and the greatest villain team-up in Spider-Man history. They also notice the perfect balance of story and character development for the multitude of characters all sharing the stage in this episode, more scenes stolen for Sam Raimi's Spider-Man 2, and the scariest Aunt May scene ever! Our hosts then gear up the...
Oct 17, 2018•1 hr 19 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week our hosts sit down with the amazing Sara Ballantine, the definitive voice of Mary Jane! Sara shares the story of how she was selected for the character and the endless auditions she had with multiple male actors that were all considered for the role of Spider-Man. She also talks about what it was like being in the studio with so many incredible actors and getting the chance to work with all of them. Sara reflects on how much she enjoyed working with Christopher Daniel Barnes, how MJ is...
Oct 03, 2018•1 hr 27 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week our hosts sit down to review the final episode of Season One, Day of the Chameleon. They discuss how Chameleon is now one of their favourite villains, how well paced this episode is and how it is very much like a spy thriller novel. They go over the introduction of SHIELD into this universe, Nick Fury, Agent X, spy gadgets, and how the Chameleon belongs in a Captain America or Black Widow movie. Our hosts also chat about the Spider-Man PS4 game, upcoming comic book titles they want to ...
Sep 19, 2018•1 hr 23 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week our hosts sit down and have a chat with Nick Jameson, the voice of Michael Morbius aka Morbius the Living Vampire! Nick tells the story on how he got the job as Morbius, where the accent came from for the character, his time spent on the show, working with Jennifer Hale, Roscoe Lee Browne's sense of humour, his successful voice acting career playing characters such as: The Emperor, The Genie from Aladdin, and so much more! Our hosts also chat about the Eminem Venom movie track, Will's ...
Sep 05, 2018•1 hr 23 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week our hosts sit down with actor Gary Imhoff, the voice of Harry Osborn and the Green Goblin! Gary reflects and remembers the joy he felt when recording an episode for Spider-Man the Animated Series. Sharing his stories about being in the studio with everyone, working with John Semper, the talent that came in each week and getting to work with them in the same room. Gary chats about his friendship and conversations he had with Mark Hamill during the recording sessions, his audition for th...
Aug 22, 2018•1 hr 29 min•Transcript available on Metacast For this episode our hosts sit down and review the finale and part 2 of the Hobgoblin saga. They notice some animation changes when it comes to the Web-Heads leg muscles, along with the overall mood and lighting of this episode feeling very different from any other episode of the show. The Kingpin and Smythe relationship continues to grow as our two favourite villains get their house taken away by the very evil and mischievous Hobgoblin. Spider-Man neglects Aunt May and gets told off by her doct...
Aug 08, 2018•1 hr 21 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week our hosts sit down and talk to seasoned Spider-Man the Animated Series writer, Mark Hoffmeier, who wrote 16 episodes of STAS. Some of those episodes being immediate stand out favourites, such as: Kraven the Hunter, The Alien Costume Part 3, Blade the Vampire Hunter, The Man Without Fear, Dr. Strange, Goblin War, Doom, and I Really, Really Hate Clones. Mark shares some fascinating insight and behind the scenes info on how the writers room operated for STAS, remembering it all as if it h...
Jul 26, 2018•1 hr 26 min•Transcript available on Metacast Our hosts return with their review of The Hobgoblin Part 1 episode! They discuss the intro and character traits of the high flying, mischievous villain with the signature laugh, voiced by the amazing Mark Hamill. Along with the noticeable change of style on the animation for this episode, our hosts also chat about why Aunt May probably has dementia, how Sam Raimi stole practically every plot point of this episode for his first Spider-Man film, and how Kingpin and Smythe encounter their first ups...
Jul 10, 2018•1 hr 25 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week our hosts sit down and finish telling the story of co-host Will Robson's journey from independent artist to working with Marvel comics and Todd McFarlane. Will shares the story of his nerve wracking portfolio review with Marvel, the after math of having to wait months and months for his big break, his first professional book title, and all the other properties he has worked on since. This is the Return of the King of Will's epic story, where good finally triumphs over the bad and dream...
Jun 14, 2018•2 hr 51 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week our hosts join together like the symbiote, as they sit down face to face in Will's office and review the final episode of the Alien Costume saga and the first appearance of VENOM! If you want to watch instead of listen, you can see the live recording of this episode on: Facebook.com/STASPODCAST. Our hosts close out their WE ARE PODCAST Symbiote Saga Takeover, by casting Venom in the MCU, discussing how Eddie Brock is like a celebrity stalker, why Spider-Man is coming off an acid trip, ...
Jun 07, 2018•2 hr 39 min•Transcript available on Metacast The Symbiote Saga: WE ARE PODCAST takeover continues this week, as our hosts sit down with the extremely accomplished Marvel artist, Ryan Stegman. Ryan has drawn characters, such as: Spider-Man, Scarlet Spider, Superior Spider-Man, Wolverine, The Avengers, and many more over the course of his career. Stegman is currently most famous for being the artist on the new Marvel VENOM series, which has become extremely popular and continues to fly off the shelves. Alex takes a back seat during this inte...
May 25, 2018•2 hr 45 min•Transcript available on Metacast We continue our Symbiote Saga: WE ARE PODCAST Takeover with the review of the Alien Costume Part 2 episode and are joined by Brian Faraldo aka COMICHEAD. Brian is an accomplished writer, director, and editor who runs his own production company as well as being the hysterical COMICHEAD for Kevin Smith's SeeSmod Youtube channel. He is also the voice of the Diddler in the Jay & Silent Bob's Super Groovy Cartoon Movie. Alex interviews our guest first and chats about Brian's love for Spider-Man the A...
May 17, 2018•3 hr 33 min•Transcript available on Metacast We asked and you all answered, so this week marks the beginning of our SYMBIOTE SAGA: WE ARE PODCAST. Our hosts sit down and review part 1 of The Alien Costume episode. Where they go over their favourite moments, characters, lines, and scenes. As well as discuss and compare the origins of the symbiote in the show, opposed to the origin of it in the books. Will notices how the animated series took the Jameson reward for the capture of Spider-Man straight from Amazing Spider-Man issue 1. And both ...
May 09, 2018•2 hr 51 min•Transcript available on Metacast Our hosts take a break from the animated series this week and sit down to discuss and review a film that has been 10 years in the making -- Avengers: Infinity War. WARNING - THIS IS A SPOILER REVIEW. Alex and Will go through every character in the movie and discuss their favourite scenes, lines, team-ups, heart breaks and laugh out loud moments. Along with their theories on who may be gone for good and who could come back. They then go on to chat about their predictions for Avengers 4 and what t...
May 03, 2018•2 hr 36 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week our hosts sit down with an entirely new format to their episode reviews and put it to the test on the seventh episode of Spider-Man the animated series, Kraven the Hunter! They break down their favourite moments, best lines, standout character, overall thoughts on the episode and discover that Kraven is the worst ex-boyfriend anyone could ever have. Along with giving their best attempt at Russian accents as they recite some of the hunter's greatest lines. Our hosts also chat about the ...
Apr 27, 2018•2 hr 59 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week our hosts sit down with the super talented and highly motivating Marvel Editor, Heather Antos. Who has been the editor on such titles as: Spider-Man, Star Wars, Darth Vader, Deadpool, Spider-Man & Deadpool, Gwenpool, Han Solo, and many more! Heather not only chats about Spidey and her favourite Spider-Man story, but shares all her love for Star Wars, James Bond, Indiana Jones and all things adventure. Our guest goes through the steps she took to become one of comic's most multi-tasking...
Apr 19, 2018•2 hr 39 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week our hosts sit down to review the sixth episode of Spider-Man the Animated Series. Discussing how unfair life is for poor little Mac Gargan, how JJ has a dark past and a dead wife, how the late Oscar winning actor Martin Landau’s (the voice of the Scorpion) career came in waves, and how Spider-Man just doesn’t look right when throwing his first punch of the show. Our hosts also get side tracked quite a bit as they are reminded of many other cartoons and toys from their childhood and tak...
Apr 12, 2018•2 hr 48 min•Transcript available on Metacast 
