Episode 56: Don’t Get Captured (Radioactive Spider-Gwen 21)
(Recorded July 2, 2017) In this episode, Brian, Kyle, and Jack talk about the GWENOM revelation (and what it might it mean for the future), consider a recent fan essay
Before he was the lead character in the Oscar-winning film Into The Spider-Verse and a bestselling video game, Miles Morales quietly occupied what was a small storytelling corner known as Marvel’s Ultimate Universe, where he was introduced in 2011.
Marvel relaunched the series as Miles Morales: The Ultimate Spider-Man in 2014, along with a boldly different (and much darker) title about his team, entitled All-New Ultimates. This inspired the creation of Ultimate Spin, a podcast dedicated to looking at a different strand of Spider-Man’s web, following Miles as heir to the mantle of great power and responsibility following the death of Peter Parker in Marvel’s Ultimate Spider-Man series.
When All-New Ultimates wrapped up in early 2015, Ultimate Spin expanded to look at another alternate Spider-character: Gwen Stacy of Earth-65, aka Spider-Gwen! Gwen’s original run of adventures was fun, unpredictable (!), and offered thought-provoking takes on the classic themes of great power and great responsibility, powered by incredible art and intense colors.
Ultimate Spin ran for one hundred episodes between 2014 and 2018, wrapping up just as Miles and Gwen were poised to break through to the mainstream via the big screen (little did we know just how huge that movie would be!). The podcast featured an international group of Spider-Man fans reviewing and discussing the Miles and Gwen comics, as well as in-depth interviews with the creators that brought the characters and their stories to life.
Whether you’ve been following Miles and Gwen since the very beginning or are curious to check out their origins, Ultimate Spin is your podcast companion to their early adventures.
(Recorded July 2, 2017) In this episode, Brian, Kyle, and Jack talk about the GWENOM revelation (and what it might it mean for the future), consider a recent fan essay
(Recorded June 10, 2017) In this episode, Brian, Kyle, and Jack take a closer look at the dramatic (and welcome!) tonal shift of Spider-Man #17 and consider the implications for Miles as
(Recorded June 3, 2017) In this episode, Kyle returns and joins Brian to discuss Spider-Gwen #20, an issue that’s packed to bursting point with action and a twisting plot that keeps us guessing.
(Recorded May 13, 2017) In this episode, Brian and Jack discuss Spider-Man #16, which welcomes new artist Oscar Bazaldua and sees Miles redefine “street level Spider-Man” in a very surprising
(Recorded May 13, 2017) Some technical issues resulted in a shorter episode than usual, but Jack and Brian are still keen to discuss Spider-Gwen #19, a whirlwind rollercoaster issue that sets
(Recorded April 8, 2017) In this episode, Brian, Kyle, and Jack discuss Spider-Man #15, a powerful issue that welcomes a new artist and seems to signals a bold new direction
(Recorded April 3, 2017) We’re still in a bit of a daze, but yes, Brian and Kyle got to talk with BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS all about the world of Miles
(Recorded March 25, 2017) “Sitting In A Tree” comes to a conclusion and Miles and Gwen’s relationship reaches a turning point! Kyle, Jack, and Brian share their take on the
(Recorded March 18, 2017) While it’s been a generally enjoyable crossover so far, Jack and Brian feel the need to dial back their expectations as they take a closer (and
(Recorded February 25, 2017) In this episode, Brian, Jack, and Kyle jump back to Earth-616 to keep up with our new Spider-Couple in Spider-Gwen #17! Plus, your feedback! 0:00 –