Spectacular Radio Episode 52: Series Finale “Final Curtain” Fan-Panel FINAL EPISODE!

Welcome back for the last time to Spectacular Radio.Greg, Zach, and Gerard are joined by Joshua Lapin-Bertone and Donovan Morgan Grant to bring this podcast to a close. The crew discusses a variety of topics: -#SaveSpectacularSpiderMan hashtag-Voicemails-The series finale, “Final Curtain”-What the series meant to them-To the announcement of a new podcast!-SO much more, including some surprises Many things are said in this bittersweet installment that brings our seven-year journey to an end… unless the gang gets canceled first; and considering how raunchy this crew can get, that’s not beyond the realm of possibility. Thank you for joining us one last time;…

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Spectacular Radio Episode 51: “Final Curtain” with Greg Weisman & Victor Cook

It’s finally here! The final interview. The Final Curtain. Zach and Greg are rejoined by Greg Weisman and Victor Cook in their longest interview yet discuss in detail the final episode of the series, but also discuss the way the backgrounds tell the story of each home or office, how they kept the reveal to be as satisfying as it was, the difference between a cliffhanger and open-ended storytelling, and definitively… the reason there was no season three. A MUST-LISTEN for any fan of the series. There’s a lot packed in here that I don’t mention, but trust us, there’s…

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Spectacular Radio Episode 50: “Opening Night” Fan-Panel

PENULTIMATE FAN-PANEL! Greg, Zach, and Gerard have a heavy and healthy discussion about this one. Differing opinions across the board as the trio discuss subjective opinions, personal taste, and genuine execution. Discussions include a debate on the Vault Prison, and how Zach’s Experiences as a correctional officer differ or are the same as depicted, a lively debate on the subject of Shakespeare and how it’s used as a framing device in this episode of the series, and much more. Note: This was recorded before the previous episode!   We need YOUR feedback for our finale! Send us an email at spectacularradio@gmail.com,…

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Spectacular Radio Episode 49: “Opening Night” With Greg Weisman and Jennifer L. Anderson

It’s The Spectacular Shakespeare Podcast! Greg, Greg Weisman, and Jennifer L. Anderson discuss their fondness for the Bard’s work, favorite plays, and how “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” was integrated into the penultimate episode. Following that, they discuss elevating Walter Hardy to a much more influential figure in Spidey’s life, and their own experiences on stage.

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Spectacular Radio Episode 46: “Gangland” Fan-Panel

Zach, Gerard, and Greg return to discuss a Spectacular Spider-Man Reunion and connect the dots on various pieces of information Greg Weisman dropped on the future of Peter and Mary Jane, and speculate as to what might have become of Gwen Stacy. They then discuss the movies, which ones are their favorites, what baffles them about choices made. Then it’s a trip to the opera to take part in the climax of a gang war for control of New York City on St. Valentine’s Day. Strap yourselves in!

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Spectacular Radio Episode 45: “Gangland” With Greg Weisman & Andrew Robinson

We welcome back Greg Weisman and script writer Andrew Robinson to break down the development of the climax of the Criminology arc as pop culture and high culture come together for an epic clash. Listen as we go in-depth on this episode’s unique soundtrack, the stupidity of guys (by four guys, no less), some hints as to where Silver Sable may have been headed from here, and more. But most importantly, we pay tribute to Denny O’Neil (1939 – 2020); a true titan in the comic book industry.

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