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

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Miles Morales and Peter Parker continue their adventure. Plus the boys talk the new Spider-Man movie, and John shares some exciting news.

Episode 129: Spider-Man Brand New Day AND We Got Engaged at the Zoo!

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This is getting out of hand! Now there are two of them!

This is getting out of hand! Now there are two of them!

Episode 128: Spider-Men

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Spider-Man faces Venom in a consequential battle. Mary Jane and Gwen Stacy return .The boys talk evil coffee corporations, The Boys, Invincible, Foxy Shazam, media literacy, Dr. Strangelove, Donald Trump, fascism, and autism. Search engine optimization, do your thing!

Spider-Man faces Venom in a consequential battle. Mary Jane and Gwen Stacy return .

The boys talk evil coffee corporations, The Boys, Invincible, Foxy Shazam, media literacy, fascism, autism. Search engine optimization, do your thing!

Episode 127: You've Got to Do Better, Starbucks!

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Ethical journalist Betty Brant presents: a 100% factual bombshell article exposing the identity of the new Spider-Man!

Ethical journalist Betty Brant presents: a 100% factual bombshell article exposing the identity of the new Spider-Man!



Episode 126: A Betty Brant Exclusive Report

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Spider-Man finds himself far from home. HYDRA liberates Jefferson Davis. Judy and Red discuss the potential dangers of consuming four thousand lit cigarettes.

Spider-Man finds himself far from home. Judy and Red discuss the potential dangers of consuming four thousand lit cigarettes.

Episode 125: Heroes on Both Sides

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Everyday citizens are joining the fight FOR Hydra against the Ultimates! A stiff uppercut to the jaw from Cap should do the trick!

Episode 124: Divided We Fall/United We Stand Finale!

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Spider-Man gets another opportunity to prove himself to Captain America

Spider-Man gets another opportunity to prove himself to Captain America

Episode 123: Battle at the Triskelion

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Captain America goes state to state campaigning for his presidency. Predictions for the National Championship game from the #1 Sports Comic Book Podcast

Episode 122: Vote For Cap!

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Spider-Man gets slandered in the media, feels guilty about his uncle&#39;s death, and quips while fighting the villain of the week. Same as it ever was. Ultimate Comics Spider-Man 13 &amp; 14Issue coverage begins at 16:50

Spider-Man gets slandered in the media, feels guilty about his uncle&#39;s death, and quips while fighting the villain of the week. Same as it ever was. 

Ultimate Comics Spider-Man 13 &amp; 14

Issue coverage begins at 16:50

Episode 121: Same As It Ever Was

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Cap finally gets his butt off the bench and returns to the action, Zach applies to architecture school, and everyone celebrates a happy Thanksgiving!

Episode 120: Cap is Back!

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Jonathan Hickman&#39;s Ultimates arc concludes!Ultimate Comics: The Ultimates #11 &amp; 12Issue coverage begins at 20:30

Jonathan Hickman&#39;s Ultimates arc concludes!

Ultimate Comics: The Ultimates #11 &amp; 12

Issue coverage begins at 20:30

Episode 119: GIANT SIZE Tumor

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We&#39;re back with The Maker! What&#39;s he going to get up to? Probably no good. A lot of US history in this one. The Spiderman coverage starts around the 25 minute mark.

Episode 118: Reed Richards Makes Death: Destroyer of Worlds

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Spider-Man and the Prowler take down ScorpionUltimate Comics Spider-Man #11 &amp; 12Issue coverage begins at 9:55

Spider-Man and the Prowler take down Scorpion

Ultimate Comics Spider-Man #11 &amp; 12

Issue coverage begins at 9:55

Episode 117: Uncle Aaron NO MORE!

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Uncle Aaron asks Miles for a favor, and Miles has to choose work with the lesser of two evils. No extra fluff in this one. Get ya spiderman and get the heck out.

Episode 116: Going the Extra Miles with Uncle Aaron

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In this special bonus episode, we discuss Zach&#39;s favorite oldie issue

BONUS: A Stan Lee & Steve Ditko Classic

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Nick Fury arrives in Tian looking for allies. The President takes matters into his own hands. The Hulk gets dropped from space into The City. It&#39;s awesome baby. Ultimate Comics Ultimates #7 &amp; 8Issue coverage begins at 10:30

Nick Fury arrives in Tian looking for allies. The President takes matters into his own hands. The Hulk gets dropped from space into The City. It&#39;s awesome baby. 

Ultimate Comics Ultimates #7 &amp; 8

Issue coverage begins at 10:30

Episode 115: Every Xorn Has It's Zorn

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The Maker is up to his old tricks again, and its up to Sam Wilson to infiltrate and stop him. Hawkeye is present and accounted for. Spiderman stuff starts at around 8:40ish.

Episode 114: Falcon's Time to Shine

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Thor seeks revenge for the slaughter of Asgard. The Maker reveals his identity to the Ultimates.Ultimate Comics Ultimates #3 &amp; 4Issue coverage begins at 16:00

Thor seeks revenge for the slaughter of Asgard. The Maker reveals his identity to the Ultimates.

Ultimate Comics Ultimates #3 &amp; 4

Issue coverage begins at 16:00

Episode 113: God of Thunder, Man of Iron

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Uncle Aaron comes back from Mexico with a business opportunity. Other things happen. Speaking of business opportunities, some great gambling advice for those that stick around til the end.

Episode 112: Uncle Aaron Breaks Bad

Uncle Aaron comes back from Mexico with a business opportunity. Other things happen. Speaking of business opportunities, some great gambling advice for those that stick around til the end.

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As Nick Fury responds to crises around the globe, The Maker and his Children of Tomorrow arrive and declare themselves the new rulers of EarthUltimate Comics Ultimates #1 &amp; 2Issue coverage begins at 25:00

As Nick Fury responds to crises around the globe, The Maker and his Children of Tomorrow arrive and declare themselves the new rulers of Earth

Ultimate Comics Ultimates #1 &amp; 2

Issue coverage begins at 25:00

Episode 111: Hickman's Ultimates

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