Original Air Date
- May 9, 2023
Hero Song (4:07)
- “Something Just Like This” by The Chainsmokers & Cold Play
Superhero Smash
- Featuring the best in “Superhero Music and Comic Book Lore”
- Focusing on current superhero movies and popular culture
- Playing the best music that features superheroes and is highlighted in superhero movies and shows
- Also playing great music that is tied to the idea of heroism
Audio Episode Theme: Superman
- Release Date: June 16, 2023
Instrumental Piece (2:03)
- “The Avengers” by Alan Silvestri
Origin Story
- Superman Origin Story
- “Juekbox Superhero: 26 Songs About Superman” by Danny Gallagher, Kevin McFarland, Annie Zaleski, Noah Cruickshank, A.A. Dowd, Josh Modell, Zack Handlen, Matt Wild, Oliver Sava, Sonia Saraiya, Marah Eakin, Sam Adams, and Laura M. Browning
- A great article discusses the many songs written about the Man of Steel
- Jukebox Superhero: 26 Songs About Superman
Superman Song #1 (4:24)
- Theme from Superman (Concert Version) by John Williams & London Symphony Orchestra
- Free comic book day was started to draw in new readers since the comic book reading audience was again
- First event was tied to the opening of Spider-Man staring Toby McGuire
Free Comic Book Day Song (3:04)
- Spider-Man Theme by Michael Buble
Superman
- Helps with problems
Superman Song #2 (4:46)
- “Land of Confusion” by Genesis
Superman As a Romantic Hero
- Someone to save the girl
Superman Song 3 (4:27)
- “Waiting for Superman” by Daughtry
Superman As the Romantic Hero
- How a guy feels when he’s in love: He’s Superman!
Superman Song 4 (2:50)
- “Superman” by Keith Urban
Stay Tuned
- Same Bat Time, same Bat Channel for…Guardians of the Glaxay
- And remember…
- You don’t need superpowers to be a hero. The only thing it takes to be a hero is the courage to do the right thing when someone needs your help.
Closing Song (3:45)
- “Superman” by Five for Fighting from American Town
- Dr. Pagnucci’s favorite superhero song