The Forgotten Era: A Spider-Man Podcast

A deep dive into the forgotten era of Spider-Man in the 90s. Breakdowns and discussions from two life-long Spidey fans about Spider-Man from the late 90s and into the early 2000s.

TFEP Episode 21: The Sting of the Hornet! (Sensational 26-28)

It's time for a crisis! An IDENTITY CRISIS!Join Ethan as he covers the first part of Identity Crisis, as The Hornet takes the stage! He also plays some voice messages meant for the Clone Saga episode. Thanks for those!Note: Wizard Magazine Issue 78 is the issue with the IC article.

11-23
50:57

TFEP Episode 20: At Last, SPIDER-HUNT! (Spider-Hunt)

Adam Chapman joins Ethan, once again, as they cover the first major crossover in Spidey-dom since 1996. Spider-Hunt was published in the pages of Sensational Spider-Man #25, ASM #432, PPSM #89, and Spectacular #255. Check out Adam's show, Comic Shenanigans, for more incredible comic coverage!

11-21
01:12:18

TFEP Interview 01: A Chat with my Bud (LaRosa)!

It's a Forgotten Era first, as Ethan has his first ever interview!And an AMAZING first one, at that. Bud LaRosa is an incredible artist/inker with an insane bibliography of titles including ASM (duh), X-Man, Punisher, Daredevil, and many many more. He and Ethan discuss his time breaking into the business, his time as a Romita Raider, Spider-Man, and even Italian recipes!You can follow Bud on Instagram @Bud_LaRosa and catch him at the Garden State Comic Fest in January!

11-17
01:08:25

TFEP Episode 19: Kraven's Angst (Spec 251-254)

Adam Chapman is back! Covering the return of Kraven and the prelude to Spider-Hunt!Spectacular Spider-Man #251-254

11-07
01:28:44

TFEP Episode 18: The Hunt Begins (PPSM 85-88)

The Goblin is coming! The Goblin is coming! But first, SHOCKER, TRAPSTER.. and Paul. Featuring the incredible Adam Chapman from Comic Shenanigans!

10-31
01:27:41

TFEP Episode 17: Let There be (COSMIC) Carnage! (ASM 429-431, What-If #108)

Week 3 of 6 in the weekly Forgotten Era push! Today we have guest and symbiote expert Louise on the show to cover Amazing Spider-Man #429-431 and What-If (vol. 2) #108.Follow Louise here: @louisj.zamora on Instagram.

10-24
01:51:27

TFEP Episode 16: Back to the GRIND (Sensational #21-24)

Spidey vs Demons, Spidey vs ChristmasThose are our two plots, this episode, as Ethan covers Sensational Spider-Man issues #21-24 all by his lonesome. Apparently over 400 uses of "um" and "ah" were edited out of this episode. Jeez. Follow Ethan on social media @bachirimiro.

10-13
39:39

TFEP Episode 15: The Pumpkin, the Goblin, and the Wolf-Man (Spec #247-250)

We have returned for back-to-back episodes leading to the Clone Saga Special in November!Today we're covering Spectacular Spider-Man #247-250, published between April and August of 1997. Thanks for coming by!

10-09
01:19:00

TFEP Episode 14: You've Got a Friend in Me (PPSM 82-84)

Welcome back to the Forgotten Era!Pauls? Don't ya just love 'em! Books covered are:Peter Parker #82-84.Follow the gang on all their social medias:Ethan: @bachirimiro on X and InstagramMatthew: @DisgruntledPhi1 on XZach: @SpideyduderadioCheck out Spider-Man: Project Rescan and more: ⁠⁠⁠https://beacons.ai/bachirimiro⁠⁠

08-14
01:24:05

TFEP Episode 13: Love is an Ock (ASM #426-428)

The return of Doctor Octopus is finally here!Covering Amazing Spider-Man #426-428, the boys go through the highs and lows of the story and the characters within. Follow the gang on all their social medias:Ethan: @bachirimiro on X and InstagramMatthew: @DisgruntledPhi1 on XZach: @SpideyduderadioCheck out Spider-Man: Project Rescan and more: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://beacons.ai/bachirimiro⁠⁠

07-04
01:06:24

TFEP Episode 12: Losers, Pharaohs, and John Semper.. Oh My! (Spec #226, PPSM #81, and Sensational #19-20)

Welcome back to the Forgotten Era!Today, the gang covers four filler-ish books that are bound to give you a few laughs and nearly make you cry at the same time. Books covered are:Spectacular Spider-Man #246, Peter Parker #81, and Sensational #19-20. Follow the gang on all their social medias:Ethan: @bachirimiro on X and InstagramMatthew: @DisgruntledPhi1 on XZach: @SpideyduderadioCheck out Spider-Man: Project Rescan and more: ⁠⁠⁠https://beacons.ai/bachirimiro⁠⁠

06-25
01:19:29

TFEP Episode 11: Flashback to Reality (Flashback Month, 1997)

We're back! That's right, after 2 months away, we finally have a new episode. With help of Zach Joiner from Spidey Dude, the boys are able to get back into the SWING of things. This episode, we are covering FLASHBACK MONTH. A craze from 1997 where most Marvel titles took a step back to gaze into the past. Books covered here are: ASM #-1, Spec #-1, Untold Tales #-1, PPSM #-1, and Sensational #-1. Follow the gang on all their social medias:Ethan: @bachirimiro on X and InstagramMatthew: @DisgruntledPhi1 on XZach: @SpideyduderadioCheck out Spider-Man: Project Rescan and more: ⁠⁠https://beacons.ai/bachirimiro⁠⁠

06-06
01:21:24

TFEP Episode 10: I Swear It's Not a (Sun)Downer (Untold Tales Annual '97, ASM Annual '97, The Venom Agenda)

WELCOME TO THE TENTH EPISODE OF THE PODCAST!!!!Today, Ethan is rejoined by Brad to talk about one of their favorite artists, TOM LYLE.Covering three books from The Forgotten Era, that aren't often talked about (as per the point of the whole show.. duh!)So, buckle up as we cover Untold Tales of Spider-Man Annual '97, Amazing Spider-Man Annual '97, and Spider-Man: The Venom Agenda. Follow Ethan on Instagram and X @bachirimiroFollow Brad on Instagram @spectacularscarletspider and @galacticlego As well as on X @scarletspidey94Check out Project Rescan here:https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/18vd4IGYp6Wxsgfqt8n7RtSyJQVAkblRO?usp=drive_link

03-24
01:36:55

TFEP Episode 09: Don't Be a D.(IC)K. (Sensational #16-18)

We talk Ben Reilly with the man who birthed The Clone Saga Chronicles Podcast!Join Ethan, Matt, and special guest Zach Joiner, as they take a journey through NYC. Filled with Prowlers, Vultures, and Sludge Monsters. There's much fun to be had!Sensational Spider-Man #16-18 were published from March-June of 1997.Follow the gang on all their social medias:Ethan: @bachirimiro on X and InstagramMatthew: @DisgruntledPhi1 on XZach: @SpideyduderadioCheck out Spider-Man: Project Rescan and more: ⁠https://beacons.ai/bachirimiro⁠

03-13
01:39:08

TFEP Episode 08: It's ELECTRIFYIN' (ASM #421-425)

Ninjas? Electro? (The shoehorning of) X-Man?????It's all here. Amazing Spider-Man #421-425 were published from January-June of 1997.Follow the gang on all their social medias:Ethan: @bachirimiro on X and InstagramMatthew: @DisgruntledPhi1 on XCheck out Spider-Man: Project Rescan:https://beacons.ai/bachirimiro

03-13
01:18:10

TFEP 07: Blood and Crown (PPSM #77-80)

Do you like SHOC? Do you like Morbius? Do you like LOVE? If so, then this one is for you.Peter Parker issues 77-80 were released from December of 1996-March of 1997.Follow the gang on all their social medias:Ethan: @bachirimiro on X and InstagramMatthew: @DisgruntledPhi1 on XCheck out Spider-Man: Project Rescan, available in any of Ethan's social media bios!Thanks for listening.

03-13
01:06:45

TFEP Episode 06: Kravinoffs and Baseball Bats (Spectacular #243-245)

We're back after a month of silence to bring you the next chapter in JMD and Luke Ross's Spider-Man Saga!Spectacular 243-245 were released from December of 1996-February of 1997. Join us as the Kravinoff Legacy is revealed!Follow the gang on all their social medias:Ethan: @bachirimiro on X and InstagramMatthew: @DisgruntledPhi1 on XCheck out Spider-Man: Project Rescan, available in any of Ethan's social media bios!Thanks for listening.

01-24
55:07

TFEP Episode 05: Global Warming and Chicken Cows (Sensational #13-15)

In today's episode, Matthew and Ethan are back to normal and covering the Savage Land Saga!Originally published as Sensational Spider-Man 13-15, Deluge Parts 1-3. Follow the gang on all their social medias:Ethan: @bachirimiro on X and InstagramMatthew: @DisgruntledPhi1 on XBrad: @spectacularscarletspider on Instagram and @scarletspidey94 on XCheck out Spider-Man: Project Rescan, available in any of Ethan's social media bios!Thanks for listening.

12-23
55:40

TFEP Holiday Spectacular 2024 (Spider-Man Holiday Special 1995)

On this episode, it's once again Ethan riding solo! Gearing you up for the Christmas season by covering a Ben Reilly book (shock, horror!!) Ethan loves Ben Reilly... Kickback with some eggnog with the Christmas tree lights on, and pull out your copies of Spider-Man Holiday Special 1995, cause the ride starts now! Follow the gang on all their social medias: Ethan: @bachirimiro on X and Instagram Matthew: @DisgruntledPhi1 on X Brad: @spectacularscarletspider on Instagram and @scarletspidey94 on X Check out The Scarlet Archives, available in any of Ethan's social media bios! Thanks for listening.

12-06
21:37

TFEP Episode 04: 'Twas The Night Before X-Man (ASM #420)

On this short and sweet episode, Ethan rides solo and covers a book filled with Christmas cheer. Featuring the legendary X-Man! Follow the gang on all their social medias: Ethan: @bachirimiro on X and Instagram Matthew: @DisgruntledPhi1 on X Brad: @spectacularscarletspider on Instagram and @scarletspidey94 on X Check out Spider-Man: Project Rescan, available in any of Ethan's social media bios! Thanks for listening.

12-01
25:36

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