Episode 466: The Original Spider-Man Story

Everybody knows Peter Parker’s story: the bite, the powers, the mask, and the responsibility. But did the spider’s story really begin in Queens? This week, WokeNFree follows the web back to Anansi, the clever spider and legendary storyteller from West African folklore. Could Anansi be the original Spider-Man? Get ready for history, humor, cultural connections, and a few tangled theories as we ask:…