Original Air Date
- April 10, 2024
Part 1 Begins
Hero Song (4:07)
- “Something Just Like This” by Coldplay
Superhero Smash (0:30)
- You’re listening to Superhero Smash!
- Featuring the best in “Superhero Music and Comic Book Lore”
- Focusing on current superhero movies and popular culture events
- I’m your host, Dr. Gian Pagnucci, a.k.a. The New Professor X
- Playing great music about superheroes as well as music that is featured in superhero movies and shows
- Also talking about comic book history and heroism
- But no matter what cool stuff I discuss, you don’t have to worry because this is a NO SPOILERS show!
Audio Episode Theme–Chapter 1: Interview with IUP Alum Susan Burig (6:00)
- Susan Burig
- For this show I am featuring a voting member of the Academy of Motion Picture Art
- Susan is an IUP alum who earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design
- She has appeared in 3 films as an actress including Mad City which co-starred Dustin Hoffman and John Travolta and also produced the film Christmas in Compton
- Her main claim to fame, though, is as a graphic designer for movies
- Susan has done graphic design for many Marvel films including being the Lead Graphic Designer for Avengers: Endgame
MCU Instrumental Theme Music 1 (4:24)
- “Portals” theme song from Avengers: Endgame by Alan Silvestri
MCU Interview Chapter 2: The Black Widow (3:01)
- Susan on meeting Scarlett Johansson a.k.a. The Black Widow
MCU Interview Song #2 (4:00)
- “Smells Like Teen Spirit” by Geek Music from Black Widow
Part 1 Ends (@21 minutes)
Part 2 Begins (@21 minutes)
Show ID: Superhero Smash (0:30)
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- The best alternative music in the DC Cinematic Universe, the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and our Universe too!
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- I love to get listener’s input
MCU Interview Chapter 3: The Importance of a Broad Art Education (2:56)
- Susan on her education in Art at IUP
- 10 Song Every Art Lover Should Know by Daniela Rios
MCU Interview Song #3 (4:00)
- “Penny on the Floor” by The Clarks
- The Clarks are a successful band from Indiana, PA
- “Penny on the Floor” is a song Scott Blasey wrote about Susan Burig
MCU Interview Chapter 4: More about Art (3:43)
- More from Susan Burig about art
MCU Interview Song #4 (4:22)
- “Olana” by Marc Cohn
- Marc Cohn talk about he wrote “Olana” which is about painter Frederick Church
MCU Interview Chapter 5: A Marvelous Career (3:35)
- Susan Burig on how she started working on the Marvel films
MCU Interview Song #5 (4:22)
- “Trouble Man” by Marvin Gaye
MCU Interview Chapter 6: Susan and Anthony Mackie (3:35)
- Susan Burig talks about the blessing and the curse of fame
MCU Interview Song #6 (4:22)
- “Louisiana Hero” by Henry Jackman
- Henry Jackman on writing a song to show the evolution of Sam Wilson a.k.a. The Falcon
Part 2 Ends (@52 minutes)
Part 3 Begins (@52 minutes)
Show ID: Superhero Smash (0:30)
- WIUP FM 90.1
- The best alternative music in the MCU, the DCU, and our U-niverse too!
- Check out pagnucci.org and click the big Superhero Smash button
- Or email Professor X using the address: superherosmash2024@gmail.com
- I love to get listener’s input
MCU Interview Chapter 7: The Academy Awards (3:15)
- Susan Burig talks about being a voting member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts
MCU Interview Song #7 (4:15)
- “Back in Black” by AC/DC which is featured in the opening scene of the first Iron Man movie
- Robert Downey Jr. a.k.a. Tony Stark a.k.a. Iron Man won Best Supporting Actor for playing Lewis Strauss in Oppenheimer
MCU Interview Chapter 8: Susan Burig’s Final Thoughts (8:08)
- Susan on why art and creativity matter
To Be Continued Next Issue (2:00)
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- “You don’t need superpowers to be a hero. The only thing it takes to be a hero is the courage to do what’s right when someone needs your help.”–Gian Pagnucci
MCU Interview Song #6 (2:03)
- “The Avengers” by Alan Silvestri
Part 3 Ends (@76 minutes)