CSC Episode 59: A (Ben Reilly) Lizard Tale

The latest episode of Clone Saga Chronicles begins the wrapping up the Complete Clone Saga Trades with the backup “flipbook” story from Planet of the Symbiotes that was published during that story that starred Ben Reilly as the Scarlet Spider (for the Main Story, see Episode 53). Then, they jump to Ben Reilly Epic Book 5 to discuss the 2 part finale of the Spectacular Spider-Man story that began in 235,  (Known as ‘Little Deaths’) covered in the August 1996 episode, Episode 57. Issue 236 is the final issue that Sal Bucemea drew as the penciler of Spectacular Spider-Man, a…

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CSC Episode 58: Mini-Series Round-Up

HAPPY 2017 all! As much as I posted on our Facebook page that we would be releasing this episode a while back, It’s finally here! Zach runs solo on this episode as he runs through the mini series that littered the Clone Saga and Ben Reilly Trades: Venom: Along Came A Spider 1-4 Spider-Man/Punisher: Family Plot 1-2 Spider-Man Team Up 1-5 Annual 96 While there have been many episodes devoted to specific Mini-Series, I felt it best to cover them in one fell swoop. I hope you enjoy this episode, and let us know:Twitter: @SpideydudeRadioFacebook: @SpideydudenetworkVM Line: 818-925-6631

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CSC Episode 57: Gerard Hearts Delilah (August 1996)

Zach and the boys are back and they’re covering the month of August 1996. This episode covers topics like the deadly Delilah in Amazing, Peter Parker being sick over the course of the month, where Ben talks a jumper off the edge, the Lizard shows up, Ben Reilly battles the Scorpion with Power Man and Iron Fist, and Hammerhead gets taken out. Also Peter might have died.Issues Covered in this Episode: Sensational Spider-Man 7Amazing Spider-Man 415Spider-Man 71Spectacular Spider-Man 237Spider-Man Unlimited 13This is the final full month of the show that is covered, after this month, each title starts either having…

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Spectacular Radio Episode 26: “Nature vs Nurture” Fan Panel

Finally! Yes, finally. At long last, the panel has completed their discussions on the first season of “The Spectacular Spider-Man”. We discuss Venom, Gwen Stacy, as well as a look back on the first season of the show and the podcast up until this point. But we’re far from done. If you thought we were going away, you were wrong. “Final Curtain” or bust!

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Spectacular Radio Episode 24: “Intervention” Fan-Panel

The Gang of Zach, Greg, & Gerard are joined by Jesse Betteridge (Owner/Creator of the Keep Spectacular Spider-Man Alive Facebook group) to debate the penultimate episode of the first season… and we do mean debate, there are some strong opinions on this one on both sides. They also discuss the show’s cancelation, why a third season is all but impossible, the rumored Mary Jane Watson (At the time) casting in Spider-Man: Homecoming. Plus a new opening for season 2 of the Podcast. And whatever happened to Jesse Garrett!? All this and More!

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Spectacular Radio Episode 23: “Intervention” With Greg Weisman & Josh Keaton

Alongside Greg Weisman, we welcome the Spectacular Spider-Man himself, Josh Keaton! Together, we all delve into the penultimate episode of the first season where we explore Spider-Man’s origin, Uncle Ben, and everything else that makes Peter Parker tick. We also discuss  Josh’s other gigs whereupon he brought the web-slinger to life, particularly in the realm of video games “Shattered Dimensions” and “Edge of Time”, where Josh worked with previous Spider-Men such as Christopher Daniel Barnes. Seriously, you do not want to miss this one. And let us also take a moment to remember Josh Keaton’s Spectacular Spider-Car.

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