The Forgotten Era: A Spider-Man Podcast

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.

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March 30, 2026 116 mins

Frank Miller takes center stage this episode as Ethan and his friend Sean cover ALL STAR BATMAN.


Sorry the audio is so loud. We were too close to the mic.


APRIL FOOOOOOLS!


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The Identity Crisis comes to an end!


Featuring Alex from The Longest Cosplays!


@The.Longest.Cosplays on Instagram

@TheLongestTweet on X

TheLongestCosplays on Youtube!

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WE'RE BACK.. and so is SHOC... and so is Adam Chapman... and so are a lot of things.


The first TFEP for 2026 has finally come. Thanks so much for your patience.


Today we cover PPSM 90-92: DUSK!


Massive thank you to Adam Chapman of Comic Shenanigans, you can check him out here: https://comicshenanigans.podbean.com/


I'm available everywhere @bachirimiro. So feel free to reach out!

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It's Ricochet's time to shine (for one issue).


Lots of untapped potential this episode, sure is a shame.


Featuring Louise as guest host!

Follow Louise here: @louisj.zamora on Instagram.

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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.


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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!

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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 t...

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Adam Chapman is back!


Covering the return of Kraven and the prelude to Spider-Hunt!


Spectacular Spider-Man #251-254

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The Goblin is coming! The Goblin is coming!


But first, SHOCKER, TRAPSTER.. and Paul.


Featuring the incredible Adam Chapman from Comic Shenanigans!



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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.

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Spidey vs Demons, Spidey vs Christmas


Those 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.

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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!


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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 Instagram

Matthew: @DisgruntledPhi1 on X

Zach: @Spideyduderadio

Check out Spider-Man: Project Rescan and more: ⁠⁠⁠https://beacons.ai/bachirimiro⁠⁠

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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 Instagram

Matthew: @DisgruntledPhi1 on X

Zach: @Spideyduderadio

Check out Spider-Man: Project Rescan and more: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://beacons.ai/bachirimiro⁠⁠

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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 Instagram

Matthew: @DisgruntledPhi1 on X

Zach: @Spideyduderadio

Check out Spider-Man: Project Rescan and...

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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.

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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 @bachirimiro

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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 Instagram

Matthew: @DisgruntledPhi1 on X

Zach: @Spide...

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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 Instagram

Matthew: @DisgruntledPhi1 on X

Check out Spider-Man: Project Rescan:https://beacons.ai/bachirimiro

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March 13, 2025 66 mins
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.
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