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Now Playing Podcast Presents: The Spider-Man Retrospective Series

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Venganza Media, Inc. 24 episodes Aug 4, 2026

Now Playing Podcast Presents: The Spider-Man Retrospective Series is an in-depth look at every Spider-Man movie adaptation, from early live-action TV to the Sam Raimi trilogy, the Amazing Spider-Man films, the Marvel Cinematic Universe adventures, and the animated Spider-Verse saga. It also explores Sony's expanding Spider-Man universe, covering characters and films like Venom, Morbius, and Madame Web. Each entry is reviewed with the question of whether it 'sticks the landing.'

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Spider-Man: Brand New Day Aug 4, 2026 2:09:24 It’s a Brand New Day for Tom Holland now that everyone has magically forgotten Peter Parker, and Spider-Man is once again anonymously ridding New York City of criminals like Scorpion and The Hand. But is the workaholic web-slinger turning into something socially unacceptable by suppressing his feelings? And will his genetic mutation qualify him for Xavier’s School For Gifted Youngsters if he can’

Marvel Zombies Oct 28, 2025 1:52:13 After the Avengers are overtaken by a zombie plague, a desperate group of survivors discover the key to bringing an end to the super-powered undead, racing across a dystopian landscape and risking life and limb to save their world.

Kraven the Hunter Dec 17, 2024 1:45:40 Sergei Kravinoff is a big game hunter, who takes a magical serum giving him superhuman abilities and a longer life.

Venom: The Last Dance Oct 29, 2024 1:52:01 Eddie and Venom are on the run. Hunted by both of their worlds and with the net closing in, the duo are forced into a devastating decision that will bring the curtains down on Venom and Eddie's last dance.

Madame Web Feb 20, 2024 2:09:35 Forced to confront revelations about her past, paramedic Cassandra Webb forges a relationship with three young women destined for powerful futures...if they can all survive a deadly present.

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse Jun 6, 2023 1:47:18 After reuniting with Gwen Stacy, Miles Morales — Brooklyn's full-time, friendly neighborhood Spider-Man — is catapulted across the Multiverse, where he encounters a team of Spider-People charged with protecting its very existence. But when the heroes clash on how to...

Morbius Apr 5, 2022 1:36:25 Dangerously ill with a rare blood disorder, and determined to save others suffering his same fate, Dr. Michael Morbius attempts a desperate gamble. What at first appears to be a radical success soon reveals itself to be a remedy potentially...

Spider-Man: No Way Home Dec 21, 2021 2:29:34 Peter Parker is unmasked and no longer able to separate his normal life from the high-stakes of being a super-hero. When he asks for help from Doctor Strange the stakes become even more dangerous, forcing him to discover what it...

Venom: Let There Be Carnage Oct 6, 2021 1:35:00 Sequel to the box-office hit film "Venom."

Spider-Man: Far From Home Jul 10, 2019 2:12:07 Peter Parker and his friends go on a summer trip to Europe. However, they will hardly be able to rest - Peter will have to agree to help Nick Fury uncover the mystery of creatures that cause natural disasters and...

Avengers: Endgame May 1, 2019 3:17:58 After the devastating events of Avengers: Infinity War, the universe is in ruins due to the efforts of the Mad Titan, Thanos. With the help of remaining allies, the Avengers must assemble once more in order to undo Thanos' actions...

Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse Dec 18, 2018 2:00:46 Miles Morales is juggling his life between being a high school student and being a spider-man. When Wilson "Kingpin" Fisk uses a super collider, others from across the Spider-Verse are transported to this dimension.

Venom Oct 9, 2018 1:47:37 Investigative journalist Eddie Brock attempts a comeback following a scandal, but accidentally becomes the host of Venom, a violent, super powerful alien symbiote. Soon, he must rely on his newfound powers to protect the world from a shadowy organization looking...

Avengers: Infinity War May 2, 2018 2:40:03 As the Avengers and their allies have continued to protect the world from threats too large for any one hero to handle, a new danger has emerged from the cosmic shadows: Thanos. A despot of intergalactic infamy, his goal is...

Spider-Man: Homecoming Jul 12, 2017 2:26:30 Following the events of Captain America: Civil War, Peter Parker, with the help of his mentor Tony Stark, tries to balance his life as an ordinary high school student in Queens, New York City, with fighting crime as his superhero...

Captain America: Civil War May 11, 2016 2:14:35 Following the events of Age of Ultron, the collective governments of the world pass an act designed to regulate all superhuman activity. This polarizes opinion amongst the Avengers, causing two factions to side with Iron Man or Captain America, which...

The Amazing Spider-Man 2 May 6, 2014 2:23:59 For Peter Parker, life is busy. Between taking out the bad guys as Spider-Man and spending time with the person he loves, Gwen Stacy, high school graduation cannot come quickly enough. Peter has not forgotten about the promise he made...

The Amazing Spider-Man Jul 7, 2012 2:09:32 Peter Parker is an outcast high schooler abandoned by his parents as a boy, leaving him to be raised by his Uncle Ben and Aunt May. Like most teenagers, Peter is trying to figure out who he is and how...

Spider-Man 3 Jul 2, 2012 2:06:44 Spider-Man Series Episode 5 It was to be the biggest Spider-Man movie yet! 3 villains! Green Goblin 2! Sandman! Venom!! If that's not enough trouble for Peter Parker, Mary Jane is also jealous of the new girl Gwen Stacy. It had fanboys squealing with anticipation, and then crying in anguish, as Arnie did in Now Playing Podcast's first-ever movie review. Now Arnie revisits Raimi's third Spider-Man

Spider-Man 2 Jun 29, 2012 1:50:43 Peter Parker is going through a major identity crisis. Burned out from being Spider-Man, he decides to shelve his superhero alter ego, which leaves the city suffering in the wake of carnage left by the evil Doc Ock. In the...

Spider-Man Jun 26, 2012 2:01:28 After being bitten by a genetically altered spider at Oscorp, nerdy but endearing high school student Peter Parker is endowed with amazing powers to become the superhero known as Spider-Man.

Spider-Man: The Dragon’s Challenge Jun 22, 2012 1:06:57 Two episodes of the TV series "Spider Man" edited together and released as a feature.

Spider-Man Jun 20, 2012 1:26:59 When an extortionist threatens to force a multi-suicide unless a huge ransom is paid, only Peter Parker can stop him with his new powers as Spider-Man.

Spider-Man 3 May 4, 2007 19:44 The seemingly invincible Spider-Man goes up against an all-new crop of villains—including the shape-shifting Sandman. While Spider-Man’s superpowers are altered by an alien organism, his alter ego, Peter Parker, deals with nemesis Eddie Brock and also gets caught up in...

Now Playing Podcast Presents: The Spider-Man Retrospective Series

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