Web Tales a Spider-man Podcast
hosted by Marc Chevalier and Batch each episode they will cover the classic run of Marvels Amazing Spider-man issue by issue. and talk the good, the bad and all things to do with everyone's favorite webhead.
The Wizard and Mystery Friend - Amazing Spider-Man #213 (1981)
The Wizard and his new friend have a bone to pick with Spider-Man. His solution; send a giant robot spider at the twin towers. When that doesn't really achieve anything, The Wizard just burns down Peter's apartment building.
Turkey Spidey - Amazing Spider-Man #1000 (2026)
It's a big number, Spidey hits 1000 issues of Amazing Spider-Man! Ok we're cheating a little, we're nowhere near that number but gotta stay relevant. Speaking of relevant, Aunt May is in the hospital ... Oh an now Aunt May and Uncle Ben had a secret son no one knew about. All this and some side stories, ranging in ratings, stay till the end.
Where's The Mole Man - Spider-Man Season 2, Episode 5 (1968)
This week we're doing another Spidey '66 commentary. A bank gets sucked underground and Spider-Man has to figure out what happened. Where did the bank go? And what are these strange creatures the web slinger is finding?
The Genius of the Sky - Spider-Man Season 2, Episode 4 (1968)
We're finally doing some Spidey '66 commentary again! This time, Spidey faces off against the Skymaster, some green skinned dork who hates land people for some reason. Peter also tries to join the football team to impress not Mary Jane, but instead he only nabs the job of waterboy.
I Need A Hall of Mirrors - Spider-Noir Season 1, Episode 8 (2026)
This is it, the final episode of Spider-Noir!! Silvermane is looking for Ben, and by association The Spider. How will this situation get resolved? And will Ben ever find the perfect hot dog?
The Bar With No Name? - Spider-Noir, Season 1, Episode 7 (2026)
The penultimate episode of Spider-Noir. Join Ben for a drink at a random bar!
Everybody Loves Kraven - All In 2026
Kraven is back, and he has a lot to say! No topic is .... off topic. The passings of Tim Curry and Dolly Parton, Superman and most importantly his thoughts on AEW All In 2026. We also get a rant about Lanters!!
The Bad Doctor - Spider-Noir Season 1, Episode 6 (2026)
This one is a trippy episode. Watch Ben faces his nightmares and what's the deal with Siivermane's henchmen?
Spider-Man : Brand New Day (2026) Thoughts
The newest (and greatest?) Spider-Man movie is now out. What did Marc and Batch think of it? Also bonus for everyone, we give our thoughts on Summerslam 2026. Enjoy!!!
The Man With The Silver Mane - Spider-Noir Season 1, Episode 5 (2026)
Silvermane is putting a crew together, and it's all the people that could give Spider a hard time (Sandman, Tombstone, Not Electro). Also, is Ben in love? And what's the deal with this doctor. Addendum, we also get The Spider's origin. An episode not to be missed.
What Happened to Your Face? - Spider-Noir Season 1, Episode 4 (2026)
Ben drinks hard with Silvermane, Robbie continues to investigate what happened to Lonnie Lincoln and there may be a new villain in town! All that and a hot dog!
I Lied - Spider-Noir Season 1, Episode 3 (2026)
Ben gets a new job from an unexpected source. Robbie goes looking for pictures of the new super powered dudes. And will Ben's diet ever get better than hot dogs and peanuts?
I Don't Think He Was A Real Plumber - Spider-Noir Season 1, Episode 2 (2026)
PI Ben Reilly is on the case to find Flint Marko who disappeared. How does Silvermane fit into all this? And when does The Spider make his big return?
Step Into My Office - Spider-Noir Season 1, Episode 1 (2026)
Who would have ever thought we'd get a TV show of Spider-Man Noir, starring Nicolas Cage!!! Join us as we go through the first episode (in black and white of ) and see this strange very different take on the web slinger.
1st Appearance of Hydro-Man - Amazing Spider-Man #212 (1981)
Another first this issue, Hydro-Man!!!!
Namor Doesn't Like Science - Amazing Spider-Man #211 (1980)
Some scientists are screwing around in the ocean, and Namor doesn't like it. Spidey gets involved, could this lead to war between the surface and Atlantis?
Battle at The Center of the Earth - Marvel Team Up #17 (1974)
Last issue, Captain Marvel (the dude, not Brie Larson) got sucked up into a crystal and disappeared . Unable to figure out what happened, Spidey reaches out to the smartest man on earth, Mister Fantastic! They figure out he's in the middle of the earth, the domain of the Mole Man. Can they free the hero before it's too late?
What Movie Was Peter Going to Watch? - Marvel Team Up #16 (1973)
All Peter wanted to was go watch a movie at the theatre late at night (it may have been a porno, I'm not quite sure). But no such luck, as The Basilisk attacks and is looking for the Omega Stone so that his power grows and he can.... destroy the world, something like that. Luckily Captain Marvel shows up (the dude, not Brie Larson) to explain what's happening and they try to stop the reptilian from completing his plan.
The Orb Sees All! - Marvel Team Up #15 (1973)
Peter and Mary Jane go see Ghost Rider perform at Madison Square Garden. But the show gets interrupted by .... The Orb!!!! Can Spidey and Ghost Rider stop the motorcycled miscreant?
Dr Dork Ass - Marvel Team-Up #14 (1973)
Spidey interrupts Namur as he's trying to capture the Tiger Shark, so now he has to jet ski with Namor and go to a secret underwater lair and stop Dr Dorcas from creating an army of Men-Fish (NOT Fish-Men).
It's Tingle Time! - Marvel Team-Up #13 (1973)
Peter is in San Francisco and still a little messed up about Gwen's death. To help cheer himself up, he goes looking for crime and finds it not long later when he runs into some AIM beekeepers. After following the trail he runs into Captain America and together they try to stop the Grey Gargoyle from launching a satellite to space that will unless a ray that will turn anyone he wants into stone. Will the wall crawler and the sentinel of liberty be able to stop him?
Superman/Spider-Man #1 (2026)
What, a multi company crossover? In this issue, Clark Kent and Peter Parker investigate a break in as journalists and uncover a plot from Doctor Octopus and Brainiac to take over the world. Can these two icons work together to take down this threat? And not only this, we get 7 more small side stories afterwards, with vary degrees of quality and one in particular is quite shocking!
Morbius (2022) Commentary
After several failed attempts at putting out an episode (must be the curse from Danhausen), we're back with one more commentary for Marc's Madness. This time we explore Morbius, it's Morbin Time!!!!
Kraven The Hunter (2024) Commentary
Marc's Madness has officially begun!! Due to a curse from Danhausen, the Madame Web commentary is lost to the ether of time. Will it surface again one day, who knows. But instead we got Kraven the Hunter!! How does Kick-Ass do as Sergei Kravinoff? Does this movie do anything to be like the characters from the comics? And will our Craven hate every minute of it? Tune in and find out as we watched the movie that put a nail in the Sony "Spidey" Universe coffin.
Spider-Man vs Kingpin One Last Time - Ultimate Spider-Man #24 (2026)
In this, what apparently is the final issue of Ultimate Spider-Man, the wall crawler has an epic final battle with The Kingpin. Can Peter survive the big man?
1st Appearance of Madame Web - Amazing Spider-Man #210 (1980)
The first appearances just keep on coming!! This week we are blessed with Madame Web (not to be confused with the movie that seems to have basically nothing to do with the actual character). When a kidnapping happen at the The Daily Globe, Spider-Man has to seek the help of the clairvoyant Madame Web if he hopes to save the captives.
1st Appearance of Calypso - Amazing Spider-Man #209 (1980)
It's Kraven's time to shine, where is he? This issue is all about him trying to do the right thing, but his new main squeeze, Calypso, is in his ear trying to get him to hunt the Spider-Man again. Can Kraven actually become a "good guy" ?
1st and Last Appearance of Fusion - Amazing Spider-Man #208 (1980)
Say hello to Fusion everyone! When a pair of twins, one a scientist the other a janitor, are fused by a freak scientific experiment, Spider-Man must stop them before they drain all the energy in the city!!!
Mesmero Can't Take Criticism - Amazing Spider-Man #207 (1980)
We're back doing the old school comics! This week, Peter goes on a date with Deb Whitman and goes to see Mesmero's act. However, after received a bad review, Mesmero loses it and heads out on a mission of revenge! Can Spider-Man stop the mad hypnotist from taking out his greatest critics.
The End is Near - Ultimate Spider-Man #23 (2025)
The end is approaching!!! Spidey battles Mr Negative and The Kingpin. Richard and Felicia try to infiltrate the security. And GG and Mysterio find out some big secrets about what's happening with the Maker.
We Are Mysterio - Ultimate Spider-Man #22 (2025)
We are approaching the end of Ultimate Spider-Man and things are heating up. Jonah and Ben are getting ready to send out their final hit piece against the Kingpin. Otto (now the Superior Spider-Man) sends Richard out on a dangerous mission. Harry finds out the ultimate fate of Mysterio.
Mr Negative Learns A Lot - Ultimate Spider-Man #21 (2025)
After a long break, we're back at Web Tales. And we're continuing Ultimate Spider-Man until (ultimately) ends in a few issues. In this one, Mr Negative seems to have found out a lot of important info that could put Peter and his entire family in danger once again.
Variator Ray ?!?! - Amazing Spider -Man #206 (1980)
Dr Jonas Harrow has finally revealed himself. The Bad Doctor has kidnapped Jonah and used his... variator ray... to make everyone at the Bugle angry and fight. Can Spider-Man save Jonah and stop Robbie from cutting a bitch?
Kraven's Fantasy Come True - Predator vs Spider-Man #4 (2025)
How will the web slinger get out of this one? And will Kraven's dream come true?
Skinner is Gross - Predator vs Spider-Man #3 (2025)
3 Predators are stalking around the Daily Bugle, is this too much for Spidey to handle? The Skinner is on the hunt for Mary Jane, but could her ultimate salvation be Kraven the Hunter?
Episode #300 !!!! - Predator Vs Spider-Man #1 and 2 (2025)
We never thought we'd get this far but hey here it is, episode 300! With special guest star James, we have a double sized issue spectacular where we look at Predator vs Spider-Man #1 and 2. Kraven will definitely let this get to his head.
Bloody Art - Eddie Brock : Carnage #4 (2025)
After taking care of Bushwacker, Eddie and Carnage go looking for their next serial killer : The Muse. Eddie still wants to know where those damn passengers are, and he's got a very dangerous incentive for Carnage to tell him.
Nom Nom, Eat Bullets - Eddie Brock : Carnage #3 (2025)
Eddie and Bushwacker face off in the police station. Eddie also asks Carnage really nice where all the passengers are from the plane in issue 1. It's goes about as well as you'd expect.
Dinner's Are The Best - Ultimate Spider-Man #20
Harry, Gwen, Peter and MJ have another dinner together. All the secrets are coming out tonight.
Richard Gets Venomy - Ultimate Spider-Man #19 (2025)
We find out this week just how powerful the pico tech suit can be.