Original Air Date
- May 30, 2024
Part 1 Begins
Hero Song (3:15)
- “I Wann Live in a World Full of Heroes” by Kirby Krackle
Superhero Smash: Season II (1:00)
- You’re listening to Superhero Smash: Season II!
- 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!
- Contact me, the new Professor X, via email: SuperheroSmash2024@gmail.com
Audio Episode Theme: Special Guest Interview with Jon Engle, Promotor for 3 Rivers Comicon (1:00)
- 3 Rivers Comicon!
- Taking place in Pittsburgh at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center on June 1-2
Jon Engle Interview Part 1 (1:47)
- “Putting the Comics Back into Comicon”
- Jon Engle
3 Rivers Comicon Heroic Instrumental Theme Song 1 (2:38)
- “The Batman Theme” by Danny Elfman
- Pittsburgh’s Heinz Field was blown up in Batman: The Dark Knight Rises
- Hines Ward is in the scene, and my friend and comic studies scholar Alex Romagnoli and his wife Michelle were extras in the scene
Jon Engle Interview Part 2 (6:31)
- “Working the Con”
3 Rivers Comicon Heroic Instrumental Theme Song 2 (1:05)
- “Daredevil Theme” by John Paesano and Braden Kimball
Jon Engle Interview Part 3 (8:03)
- “The Con Daredevil Poster”
3 Rivers Comicon Music 3 (1:05)
- “Iron Man (2008 Version)” by Geek Music
Part 1 Ends (26:00)
Part 2 Begins (26:00)
Show ID: Superhero Smash (1:00)
- WIUP FM 90.1
- Featuring the best superhero music and comic book lore in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the DC Cinematic Universe, and our Universe 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 hear from the Legion of Superhero Smash Fans
Jon Engle Interview Part 4 (10:56)
- “History of the Con”
3 Rivers Comicon Music 4 (1:03)
- “Justice League Unlimited Theme” by Michael McCuistion
- Justice League Unlimited featured my favorite superhero couple: Huntress and the Question
- The Pittsburgh Justice League cosplayers will be at 3 Rivers Comicon
Jon Engle Interview Part 5 (4:44)
- “The Comicon Biz”
3 Rivers Comicon Music 5 (3:59)
- “Milk Toast” by Helmet from The Crow
- Which featured Brandon Lee, son of kung fu legend Bruce Lee
- Sadly Brandon died in an accident during the filming of the movie
Jon Engle Interview Part 6 (7:59)
- “Jon Engle Interview Wrap-up”
Show ID: Superhero Smash (0:30)
- WIUP FM 90.1
- Featuring the best superhero music and comic book lore 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 hear from the Legion of Superhero Smash Fans
To Be Continued Next Issue (2:00)
- Same Bat Time, Same Bat Channel: Doctor Strange
- Contact me, the new Professor X, via email: SuperheroSmash2024@gmail.com
- And always remember: “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
3 Rivers Comicon End Credits Song (3:44)
- “Wonder Woman Main Theme” by Tina Guo
Part 2 Ends (@60 minutes)