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First Read: Ultimate Spider-Man

First Read: Ultimate Spider-Man
Ultimate Spider-Man
Spider-Man
Ultimate Comics
Captain America
Miles Morales
Thor
Peter Parker
Iron Man
Daredevil
Fantastic Four
Nick Fury
Seinfeld
Marvel Comics
Aunt May
Ultimate Fallout
Squid Game
Mr. Beast
Dick Cheney
Civil Rights
Jamaican Music

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

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Zach
Co-host of the First Read Ultimate Spider-Man podcast; regular on-air personality.
Johnny O
Co-host with frequent participation on episodes; provides pairing with Zach for show dynamics.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 66 ratings
  • My New Daily Listen

    Absolutely loving this podcast. I decided to do a full Ultimate Universe read-through and I absolutely adore the commentary provided here.

    Keep up the awesome work!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sgt_Shisha
    United States9 months ago
  • An awesome duo with awesome chemistry

    My favorite podcast for a hot minute now! Love these two every episode is a joy to listen to :)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    anonomo23
    United States2 years ago
  • Genuine

    If you’re into raw, unabashed, and ultimately unbridled podcasts as I am; this one is the one for you. These guys are themselves PERIOD. Their amateur-ish nature is extremely charming. Their structure is simple, but very rigid, and strong! Trust me, this triangle of a podcast is worth a few listens if you’re the type of person that wants to feel like you’re hanging out with a couple of friends. Laugh with them, cry with them, and disregard the occasional grammatical fumble; it happens once an ep... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Editt Koves
    United States3 years ago
  • Great story telling

    It’s easy to see how comic book lovers would enjoy this, but don’t count it out if you are not one! I’ve never read a comic book and I don’t watch the movies, but I love listening to a good story… and this is a great story! The audio quality is excellent. The hosts are very well spoken and interact easily together. They do a great job telling the comic version of the story and weaving in the similarities and differences in the movies. I didn’t know how much I liked Spider-Man until I gave it a l... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jennandspence
    United States3 years ago

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Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

• Listeners praise the chemistry and banter between hosts.
• Audiences appreciate the mix of nostalgia and analysis, despite occasional loose structure.
• Fans enjoy accessible, entertaining deep dives into Spider-Man lore.

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A humor-infused deep-dive into the Ultimate Spider-Man universe, blending issue-by-issue analysis with personal stories, pop culture nostalgia, and light political/cultural tangents. Episodes spotlight character arcs across Miles Morales, Captain America, Thor, and the broader Ultimate continuity, while weaving in sports, music, and everyday life to keep conversations approachable even for newcomers. The show stands out for its chemistry between hosts, steady banter, and a penchant for drawing connections between comics and real-world themes, making it feel like a lively discussion among friends who love superhero storytelling.

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