Original Air Date
- July 25, 2024
Part 1 Begins
Heroic Opening Song (4:05)
- “Superheroes” by The Script
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: Boss & Pittsburgh Filmmaker Hezreel Robertson (2:00)
- This week’s show is all about the manga Boss
- Superheroes
- Battling ninjas
- Filmmaking
- The film Forlorning
- Mental health awareness
- This episode of Superhero Smash has it all!
Superhero Smash Guest Star: Hezreel Robertson
- Hezreel Robertson Director/Writer Biography
- Hezreel’s email: Hrobertsonfilms@hotmail.com
Mental Health Awareness (1:00)
- IUP Health Service
- 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
- In a health crisis, please call 911 or 988 to get help
- YOU are important and there are caring professionals who can help you get through the darkest moments
- Every listener of Superhero Smash is uncanny!
Superhero Smash Guest Star: Hezreel Robertson Interview 1 (2:12)
- Introduction
- Forlorning
- The Stages of Grief
- Complicated Grief
- Fallen Son: The Death of Captain America by Jeph Loeb & John Cassady
- Fallen Son explores the grieving process through a 5 issue story arc
Boss Song 1 (2:14)
- “Louisiana Hero” by Henry Jackman
Superhero Smash Guest Star: Pittsburgh Filmmaker Hezreel Robertson 2 (3:00)
- Pursuing a career in film
- Mental Health Awareness
- IUP Health Service
- 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
- In a health crisis, please call 911 or 988 to get help
- YOU are important and there are caring professionals who can help you get through the darkest moments
- Every listener of Superhero Smash is uncanny!
Part 1 Ends (@15 minutes)
Part 2 Begins (@15 minutes)
Boss Song 2 (5:24)
- “Star Wars” by John Williams & the London Symphony Orchestra
Show ID: Superhero Smash (0:30)
- WIUP FM 90.1
- Featuring the best superhero music and comic book lore in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the DC Cinematic Universe, 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
Superhero Smash Guest Star: Pittsburgh Filmmaker Hezreel Robertson Interview 3 (2:18)
- Getting a film made
- Forlorning
Boss Song 3 (1:09)
- “Jessica Jones Main Title” by Sean Callery
Superhero Smash Guest Star: Pittsburgh Filmmaker Hezreel Robertson Interview 4 (1:30)
- Directing Forlorning
Boss Song 4 (0:53)
- “Star Trek (Main Title)” by Alexander Courage & Gerald Fried
Superhero Smash Guest Star: Pittsburgh Filmmaker Hezreel Robertson Interview 5 (2:49)
- Writing Boss
Boss Song 5 (1:02)
- “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles”
- From Sci-Fi’s Greatest Hits Vol. 3: Defenders of Justice
- From Sci-Fi’s Greatest Hits Vol. 3: Defenders of Justice
Part 2 Ends (@30 minutes)
Part 3 Begins (@30 minutes)
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
Superhero Smash Guest Star: Pittsburgh Filmmaker Hezreel Robertson Interview 6 (5:51)
- Creating a manga
Boss Song 6 (3:25)
- “My Hero Academia”
Superhero Smash Guest Star: Pittsburgh Filmmaker Hezreel Robertson Interview 7 (6:01)
- Forlorning and men’s mental health
- Mental health and heroes
- Even superheroes struggle
- Mental Health Awareness
- IUP Health Service
- 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
- In a health crisis, please call 911 or 988 to get help
- YOU are important and there are caring professionals who can help you get through the darkest moments
- Every listener of Superhero Smash is uncanny!
Boss Song 7 (3:53)
- “Scared of the Dark” by Lil Wayne & Ty Dolla $ign Featuring XXXTENTACION
- From Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse
Superhero Smash Guest Star: Pittsburgh Filmmaker Hezreel Robertson Interview 8 (1:57)
- Hezreel’s favorite alternative music
Boss Song 8 (3:25)
- “Crashed Out” by Beach Fossils
Superhero Smash Guest Star: Pittsburgh Filmmaker Hezreel Robertson Interview 9 (2:53)
- Wrap-up with Hezreel
- Hezreel’s next film project: The Bronze Ballerina
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
Superhero Smash To Be Continued Next Issue (2:00)
- Same Bat Time, Same Bat Channel
- Audio Issue #30: Deadpool and Wolverine (8/1/24)
- Deadpool and Wolverine arrives at last!
- Officially opening tomorrow, but already in theaters today
- Contact me, the new Professor X, via email: SuperheroSmash2024@gmail.com
- Mental Health Awareness
- IUP Health Service
- 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
- In a health crisis, please call 911 or 988 to get help
- YOU are important and there are caring professionals who can help you get through the darkest moments
- Every listener of Superhero Smash is uncanny!
- 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 (9:42)
- “Actual Proof” from Thrust by Herbie Hancock
Part 3 Ends (@60 minutes)