Stan Lee
Type: Person
As of November 2026, Stan Lee has been mentioned in 2 episodes across 2 podcasts, first heard Jul 2025 on SmartLess. Presented as Michael’s mentor and a key figure who elevated comic-book storytelling; quoted for advice about villains defining heroes.
Stan Lee was an American comic book writer, editor, publisher, and producer. He rose through the ranks of a family-run business called Timely Comics, which later became Marvel Comics. Lee was Marvel's primary creative leader for two decades, expanding it from a small publishing house division to a prominent multimedia corporation that dominated the comics and film industries.
| Mentioned in | 2 episodes on 2 podcasts (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Jul 2025 on SmartLess |
| Role | Comic book writer, editor, publisher, producer |
| Affiliation | Marvel Comics |
| Field | Comics, Writing |
How do different shows talk about Stan Lee?
2 shows discussed Stan Lee in these episodes.
- Sean Callagy — 1 episode
I was having lunch with Stan Lee, my mentor and friend.
Michael Uslan: The True Story of Batman With Sean Callagy - SmartLess — 1 episode
Who talks about Stan Lee on podcasts?
Stan Lee came up; the most recent mention was Feb 2026 on Sean Callagy.
- Michael Uslan: The True Story of Batman With Sean Callagy on Sean Callagy (Feb 2026)
- Anthony Mackie | SmartLess on SmartLess (Jul 2025)
What is Stan Lee mentioned alongside?
Stan Lee is most often mentioned alongside Will Arnett, John Ki and Detroit.
Mentioned together: Will Arnett, John Ki, Detroit, Hamptons, Good Night Oscar, Disney, Sean Hayes, Eminem, Venice, Amy Lynn Bradley