Walloping Websnappers - A Spider-man Podcast

The first season of Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends ends with an infamous episode that only aired once because of its Nazi imagery, but it’s the most fascinating installment yet! We dig into how it frankly addresses Nazi ideology and WWII, how a Saturday morning cartoon can present uncomfortable real-world history responsibly, this episode’s educational […]

Kingpin’s got two new superpowered lackeys working for him — Iceman and Captain America! It’s a mini-Civil War when Spider-Man and Firestar clash with Iceman to convince him that he’s working for the bad guys, especially when the plan involves stealing a gun that can literally do anything (except have a better self-destruct failsafe). Can […]

Oh boy, this one’s a doozy. It would be enough for this Dungeons & Dragons-themed episode of Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends to feature dimension-hopping wizards, dragons, and awkward pseudo-feminist commentary. But the wildly different animation also creates a schism in the podcast that brings out loopiness never-before-seen on the main feed, with some of […]

Loki has a plan to get back at his pesky half-brother Thor, and the Spider-Friends get caught in the middle! Firestar and Spidey face the cold and a fake God of Thunder, Iceman deals with Frost Giant marriage woes, and poor Erik the Viking has no idea what’s going on. Just a typical day for […]

Hooray for Hollywood! Spidey gets cast in a deadly movie thanks to a nefarious plot by Mysterio — who, in typical Mysterio fashion, is as extra as possible about everything. And among the myriad trap doors, mechanical gorilla hands, flesh-covered robots, and director’s chest hair? Special guest The Incredible Hulk!  Official websitePatreonFalling With Style: An […]

Sincere heart-to-hearts between superhero buds? Aunt May and Ms. Lion arguably saving the day? A warden and sheriff convention (?) in a prison (??) that makes cops look like complete, useless buffoons? This episode of Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends has it all, as the Spider-Friends try to foil Magneto’s plot to release his mutant […]

There’s a new Venom in town, and Spidey’s gotta figure out his identity! This surprisingly football-themed episode of Marvel’s Spider-Man (2017) sets up a fun mystery with a solid roster of suspects (Tony Stark? Max Modell? Flash Thompson?) but the details and payoff aren’t exactly a touchdown. At least this version of Flash rules! Official […]

Anyone else feel that chill? Go into the unknown with a crisp new episode of Marvel’s Spider-Man (2017), featuring a villain who feels frosty about being treated like a low-level mook, while disagreements put Peter and Harry’s increasingly frigid friendship on thin ice. Yes, there are absolutely Frozen references in our coverage of this episode, […]

We’re joined by A.P. from Ranger Command Power Hour to revisit one of our favorite first season episodes of Spider-Man: The Animated Series, a perfect sampling of all things 90s Spider-Man! We consider a new perspective on Mysterio’s origin story, why this Peter Parker doesn’t hold up, the introduction of the awesome Terri Lee, and […]

The Hulk! Man-Wolf! Werewolves! Hulk-Wolf! Or is it Wolf-Hulk? This Halloween episode of Marvel’s Spider-Man (2017) is this show at its goofiest, even when it brings in some emotional conflict for Harry. But hey, it’s got Hulk and a bunch of werewolves… for “medical purposes”. Official website: wallopingwebsnappers.comContact us: @WallopingWebPod on Twitter, Facebook, and InstagramEmail: […]

Miles Morales continues his debut as the new Spider-Man as he and Peter have to confront the horrors of… reality TV! Spider-Man (2017)’s sharp-toothed version of Kraven hosts his own TV show, yielding fun fourth-wall breaking jokes and affectionate television production satire, but also has some archaic attempts at “commentary” on reality TV. Official website: […]

Jim Krieg, writer on Spider-Man: The Animated Series joins us to revisit his first ever episode, “Hydro-Man”! We discuss what it was like to write on this iconic series, including how they approached this episode’s serious subject matter, what changed from earlier drafts, and even learn about some secret references. Plus, we discuss what makes […]

No, we’re not talking about that Ultimate Spider-Man. We’re talking about the episode of Marvel’s Spider-Man (2017) that brings Miles Morales to the forefront! In rapid succession, we’re given Miles’s superhero origin story, his emergence as a new Spider-Man, and then his subsequent team-up with the first Spider-Man in the midst of a giant father/son […]

Oh, did you think we were done with the black suit stuff? This episode of Marvel’s Spider-Man (2017) might seem like a fun Iron Man crossover when Ghost attacks, but it actually brings the dangling symbiote-related plotlines to a close while seeding potential future stories for Max, Otto, Harry, and even Flash. We discuss the […]

Symbiote Spidey is now in full swing in Marvel’s Spider-Man (2017), and it features some high peaks and low valleys — including a very obnoxious “cool and confident” Peter and a surprisingly fun take on a Spider-Man vs. symbiote battle. We dig into the startling lack of consequences for Peter’s actions, the fascinating involvement of […]

What appears to be a run-of-the-mill villain introduction turns out to be the best installment of Spider-Man (2017) yet! Full of great twists, this episode uses deep cuts and new spins on what we’d expect to create a very compelling new villain. Oh, and did we mention it’s also the first appearance of this show’s […]

Horizon High throws their first ever dance specifically in honor of one student who doesn’t even go to that school anymore. Awkward! Luckily, they have a spontaneously-transformed Rhino to break the tension in this episode of Spider-Man (2017)! We discuss the rapidly wrapped-up Jackal plotline, the fascinating stuff this show is doing with sweet, wonderful […]

Black Cat brings bad luck and Peter’s new daily routine gets complicated in a hefty episode of Spider-Man (2017)! We discuss Black Cat’s powers, the intriguing history all the adult characters have, and why it feels weird for Venom to come into play so early (seriously, the symbiote is already here!) And as the show […]

You know what’s probably a bad sign for your new school for science geniuses? If the application process causes two teenagers to literally turn into battling supervillians. It’s a proper introduction for Norman Osborn into Spider-Man (2017), though, alongside The Jackal, Gwen Stacy, Shocker, Clash, and a whole slew of mysteries and plot threads. We […]

Peter’s first day at Horizon High pits him against Scorpion, a Spider-Slayer, and his worst enemy of all: financial troubles! Plus, we dive deep into the role school plays in this series, a very different version of Dr. Otto Octavious, how the supporting cast is shaping up, and more! Official website: wallopingwebsnappers.comContact us: @WallopingWebPod on […]