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The Q&A with Jeff Goldsmith

The Q&A with Jeff Goldsmith

Spider-Man: Brand New Day Q&A - Chris McKenna - Erik Sommers

Aug 12, 2026 · 0 min · 25 segments

Host Jeff Goldsmith talks to co-writers Chris McKenna and Erik Sommers about their new film - Spider-Man: Brand New Day…

Host Jeff Goldsmith talks to co-writers Chris McKenna and Erik Sommers about their new film - Spider-Man: Brand New Day. Download my podcast here Copyright © Unlikely Films, Inc. 2026. All rights reserved. For more great content check out Backstory Magazine @ Backstory.net

Host Jeff Goldsmith talks to co-writers Chris McKenna and Erik Sommers about their new film - Spider-Man: Brand New Day…

Speakers: Jeff GoldsmithHostChris McKennaGuestErik SommersGuest

Top entities: Spider-Man: Brand New Day×52 Jean Grey×32 Frank Castle×10 Erik Sommers×18 Chris McKenna×14

Spider-Man Identity False Start0:00 – 0:19

Jeff GoldsmithHost

0:00

I cannot wait for you to hear today's episode because our guests have decided to reveal the true identity of Spider-Man himself.

Jeff GoldsmithHost

0:06

And honestly, nobody would have guessed that it was...

Jeff GoldsmithHost

0:11

They said he was...

Jeff GoldsmithHost

0:13

The identity is...

Jeff GoldsmithHost

0:17

Forget this take.

Jeff GoldsmithHost

0:18

I'm going to edit this out anyhow.

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Character ArcsEntertainment > Film > Marvel Cinematic Universe > Spider-Man
Isolation and ConnectionEntertainment > Film > Character Relationships > Hero's Journey
MetamorphosisEntertainment > Film > Themes
Identity and ChangeEntertainment > Film > Themes > Metamorphosis
Character RelationshipsEntertainment > Film
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Spider-Man Identity False Start0:00 – 0:19

Jeff GoldsmithHost

0:00

I cannot wait for you to hear today's episode because our guests have decided to reveal the true identity of Spider-Man himself.

Jeff GoldsmithHost

0:06

And honestly, nobody would have guessed that it was...

Jeff GoldsmithHost

0:11

They said he was...

Jeff GoldsmithHost

0:13

The identity is...

Jeff GoldsmithHost

0:17

Forget this take.

Jeff GoldsmithHost

0:18

I'm going to edit this out anyhow.