Original Air Date
- July 17, 2024
Part 1 Begins
Heroic Opening Song (3:20)
- “Hero” by Chad Kroeger Featuring Josey Scott
- From Spider-Man, the first movie starring Tobey Magurie
Superhero Smash: Season II (2:00)
- 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: Spider-Man and His Amazing Spider Friend Bruce Wechtenheiser (3:00)
- This week’s show is all about Spider-Man
- Spidey is New York City’s hero
- He’s from Queens
- I was in New York City over the July 4th holiday with my son Cormac
- I went to the Empire State Building and got myself an iconic Spidey t-shirt
Superhero Smash Guest Star: Bruce Wechtenheiser Interview 1 (4:15)
- Introduction
- Spidey and Me
- Bruce with Spider-Man artist John Romita:
- I once met John’s son, John Romita, Jr., who also drew Spider-Man for Marvel
- Bruce’s Spider-Man Sparkle Paint Set:
Spider-Man Song 1 (3:04)
- “Spider-Man Theme (Junkie XL Remix)” by Michael Buble
Superhero Smash Guest Star: Bruce Wechtenheiser Interview 2 (6:41)
- Life with Spider-Man
- Bruce and his Spider-Man collection:
Spider-Man Song 2 (3:19)
- “Memories” by Thutmose
- From Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse
Superhero Smash Guest Star: Bruce Wechtenheiser Interview 3 (6:09)
- Bruce’s Spider-Man Radio:
- FOOM: Friends of Old Marvel
- Ron Dante & The Webspinners: The Amazing Spider-Man: From Beyond the Grave – A Rockomic
- “Spider-Man: A Rockomic Celebrates 50 Years of Being Groovy” by Dan Greenfield
Spider-Man Song 3 (3:19)
- “Sugar, Sugar” by The Archies (which included Ron Dante)
- The only fictional band with a #1 hit!
Superhero Smash Guest Star: Bruce Wechtenheiser Interview 4 (6:41)
- Life with Spider-Man
- Bruce with Stan Lee!
Spider-Man Song 4 (3:19)
- “Theme from Spider-Man” by Aerosmith
Superhero Smash Guest Star: Bruce Wechtenheiser Interview 5 (4:15)
- Spider-Man Original Artist: Steve Ditko
- Steve Ditko was from Johnstown
- Bruce is also from Johnstown, PA
- Although Steve (R.I.P.) has passed away, sadly, Bruce has met some of Steve Ditko’s family members and is helping to keep Steve’s memory alive:
- The Johnstown, PA, Steve Ditko Spider-Man Mural!
- Bruce told me that there is now a mural dedicated to Spider-Man and Ditko’s art in Johnstown
- I’ve included a link to the cool PaBuketList.com for you to read more about the mural
- Here’s a picture of Bruce standing in front of the mural which is huge!
- Here’s a picture of Bruce painting a little bit of the mural while dressed as Spider-Man:
- I plan to get out to see the mural myself this summer!
Spider-Man Song 6 (2:04)
- “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” by Jared Moreno Luna & ORICH
Superhero Smash Guest Star: Bruce Wechtenheiser Interview 6 (6:41)
- Bruce at Hallooween in 1972 with his mom who sewed him his Spider-Man costume with the square mask:
- Bruce’s Marvel No-Prize:
Spider-Man Song 6 (1:03)
- “Super Hero” by Patrick Stump & Disney Junior
Superhero Smash Guest Star: Bruce Wechtenheiser Interview 7 (6:04)
Spider-Man Song 6 (1:03)
- “Super Hero” by Patrick Stump & Disney Junior
Show ID: Superhero Smash (0:30)
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- Featuring the best superhero music and comic book lore in the MCU, the DCU, and our U-niverse too!
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- Or email Professor X using the address SuperheroSmash2024@gmail.com
- I love to hear from the Legion of Superhero Smash Fans
Superhero Smash To Be Continued Next Issue (2:00)
- Same Bat Time, Same Bat Channel
- Audio Issue #29: Boss and Superhero Smash Special Guest Star Hezreel Robertson (7/25/24)
- The Hollywood writer’s strike slowed production on superhero films, so there are not too many coming out this summer, but we are getting a few:
- Deadpool and Wolverine is scheduled to premier on July 26
- Watchmen Chapter I of the new animated series is scheduled to premier on Aug. 13
- The Crow reboot is scheduled to premier on August 23
- Later this year, there will be a few others, though they are more about villains than heroes:
- Joker: Folie a Deux is scheduled to premier October 4
- Venom: The Last Dance is scheduled to premieron October 25
- Kraven the Hunter will close out the year when it premiers on December 13
- 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
Heroic Closing Song (1:03)
- “The Amazing Spider-Man TV Theme”
- From Sci-Fi’s Greatest Hits Vol. 3: Defenders of Justice
Part 2 Ends (@60 minutes)