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🚨 STL MARVEL FANS — THIS IS THE ONE 🚨

The full Infinity Saga is coming to life with the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra… and yeah, this is as epic as it sounds.

From Iron Man to Endgame, every iconic moment from the Marvel Cinematic Universe is hitting the big screen with a LIVE orchestra behind it 🎻🔥

This isn’t just a movie night…
This is 23 films. One concert. Full goosebumps.

🗓 May 1–3
📍 STL Symphony

Expect:
⚡ Avengers assembling
🎶 Guardians mixtape LIVE
🛡 Cap. Thor. Strange. Marvel. ALL of it.
🎬 The entire saga like you’ve NE...

FREE tickets, massive STL events, and a HUGE Marvel announcement — this is your weekend plan.
From the Marvel Infinity Saga LIVE to immersive dining experiences and exclusive giveaways, we’re hooking you up.

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What if your favorite movie came with a chef-curated menu AND a Comic-Con experience?
This episode dives into the ultimate STL nerd events—Tenacious Eats’ immersive dining + 2 Rivers Comic-Con 2026.

We break down the NeverEnding Story dining event, behind-the-scenes Comic-Con prep, exclusive guest reveals, and how YOU can win tickets + rare collectibles.

00:00 Intro – Mostly Superheroes Podcast
00:45 NeverEnding Story sing-along chaos 😂
02:18 Meet the guests (Tenacious Eats + Comic-Con)
03:07 Event breakdown: immersive dining experience
04:19 What to expect at the event (food, trivia, surprises)
06:19 Two Plumbers venue + arcade experience
07:02 Food + drink pairings explained
...

Movie buffs and cinephiles — your weekly watchlist, giveaways, and insider access starts here.

This episode covers:

Project Hail Mary (IMAX review + reactions)

Marvel updates (Spider-Man Brand New Day, Daredevil Born Again, Punisher)

Streaming picks (Invincible S4, The Pitt, Neighbors)

FREE movie ticket giveaways

St. Louis events + movie club experiences

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00:00 Intro – Movie Buffs Weekly
00:45 Friday Live + What to Expect
01:18 Chuc...

Spider-Man is entering a darker era — and we break down EVERYTHING.

In this episode:

Full Spider-Man: Brand New Day trailer breakdown

Punisher vs Spider-Man 👀

Hulk + science mentor arc

Scorpion, Tarantula, and street-level villains

Daredevil + Kingpin connections

MCU setup for Avengers: Doomsday

PLUS: Star Wars updates for 2026:

Mandalorian & Grogu movie

Darth Maul series

Andor → Rogue One impact

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Marvel fans, movie buffs, and cinephiles — this episode is for you.

We sit down with St. Louis filmmaker Jules Deboe to break down:

The real issue with Marvel’s current direction

Why Sam Wilson’s Captain America matters more than ever

What’s next for Spider-Man: Brand New Day (2026)

Early buzz on Project Hail Mary

The truth about books vs movies

How to break into filmmaking in 2026

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Dungeons & Dragons meets movie buffs, cinephiles, and pop culture fans.

In this episode of Mostly Superheroes, we dive into a live D&D one-shot adventure with a St. Louis Dungeon Master — plus a fast-moving roundtable covering:

DTF St. Louis (David Harbour) review + realism debate

WrestleMania ticket insanity + live event culture

NFL free agency reactions

Streaming vs real-world experiences

Behind-the-scenes podcast moments

If you love movies, TV, gaming, and community-driven entertainment, this is your crew.

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The movie theater experience is evolving — and Alamo Drafthouse St. Louis is leading it.

We sat down with the team to break down the new Film Club, April movie lineup, and why community-driven cinema is making a huge comeback.

👇 Jump to your favorite part:

00:00 Intro – Mostly Superheroes Podcast
00:45 Meet Alamo Drafthouse STL Team (Mark + Jen)
01:30 How Screen & Social Started + Growth Story
03:00 Why Movie Communities Matter (Making Friends Through Film)
03:35 Favorite Movies + Influences (Comedy, Sports Films, Classics)
07:50 🚨 New Alamo Film Club Announcement
09:00 How Film Club Works (Perks, Passport, Free Movie...

WIN BEETLEJUICE TICKETS! 🎟️ We’re celebrating "March Movie Madness" by giving away tickets to the Beetlejuice Musical at the Fabulous Fox and One Night of Queen at The Factory!

In this episode of Mostly Superheroes, Logan and the crew break down the bizarre "DTF St. Louis" HBO Max series and why Jason Bateman can’t seem to stay away from Missouri. Plus, we recap our wild Dungeons & Dragons one-shot with Sam the DM, preview St. Louis 314 Day, and announce Team Jake Foundation as the Q2 "Charity on Tap" at Alamo Drafthouse!

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The juice is loose in St. Louis.

In this episode of Mostly Superheroes, host Logan Janis sits down with local performer Bruce the Juice, a Beetlejuice-inspired cosplay entertainer bringing the chaotic spirit of Beetlejuice to events across the city.

With Tim Burton’s cult classic experiencing a massive resurgence—thanks to nostalgia, cosplay culture, and the touring stage production of Beetlejuice the Musical—fans are rediscovering the strange, weird, and wonderful world first brought to life by Michael Keaton.

Bruce shares his origin story, how he turned cosplay into live performance gigs, and wild b...

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Logan, Scotty, and Sam dive into the highly anticipated 2026 film adaptation of Andy Weir's Project Hail Mary. Starring Ryan Gosling as Ryland Grace and directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, the movie clocks in at a hefty 2 hours and 36 minutes. We talk about our early screening theater experience, why the marketing team spoiled way too much in the trailer, and how perfectly the filmmakers brought this story to life. Stick around for our...

Free movie tickets, secret movie screenings, Comic Con news, and the best movie events in St. Louis. 🎬

In this episode of Mostly Superheroes Friday Live, host Logan Janis shares the latest from the St. Louis movie scene — including Alamo Drafthouse exclusives, Beetlejuice musical tickets, Two Rivers Comic Con, and upcoming movie screenings you can actually attend.

If you're a movie fan, comic fan, or St. Louis event lover, this episode is packed with insider access, giveaways, and film recommendations.

You’ll also hear about:

• Free movie ticket giveaways
• Upcoming screenings like Donnie...

What happens when beloved neighborhood restaurants close — and what does that say about the future of community in St. Louis?

In this powerful Season 7 episode of Mostly Superheroes, Logan sits down with Steve Smith of The Royale and David Kirkland of Turn STL for an honest conversation about restaurant ownership, economic pressure, civic tension, and why “third spaces” matter more than ever.

Turn is closing its doors after nearly 8 years in Midtown. David shares what it really takes to run a restaurant — the hidden costs, pandemic survival, tariffs, food price increases, burnout, and what’s next as he...

Logan Janis breaks down all things STL nerd, movie, and community — from 2 Rivers Comic Con to Alamo Drafthouse events, giveaways, and what we’re watching this week.

🎟️ Giveaways: 2 Rivers Comic Con passes, Beetlejuice tickets, Foodies Eat First passes, Alamo Drafthouse screenings

💡 Spotlight: Team Jakey (teamjakey.org) supporting kids’ mental health, STL sports, comics, movies, and indie podcasts

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The future of our region depends on strong, supported youth.

In this episode of Mostly Superheroes, Logan Janis sits down with Brandon Williams, President & CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis, to discuss the strategy, scale, and measurable impact of one of the region’s leading youth-serving organizations.

Serving 18,000+ youth annually, the Clubs provide safe, structured environments during critical out-of-school hours, with programming focused on academic success, workforce readiness, leadership development, STEM, athletics, and mental health support.

Timestamps:
00:00 – Introduction & Mission
04:15 – Leadership & Organizational Growth
11:40 – Scaling Impact with Accountability
18:25 – Youth of t...

What happens after you build a secret apartment inside a mall… get arrested… go viral globally… and then hit Netflix’s Top 10?

In this episode, we sit down with tape art pioneer Michael Townsend — the artist behind the secret mall apartment now featured in Secret Mall Apartment on Netflix — to unpack the full story.

But this isn’t just about the apartment.

It’s about:

The birth of tape art in 1989

A 500+ mural global movement

Why artists turned down Hollywood

The psychology of collaborative creativity

How lead...

Does The Dark Knight still hold up 18 years later?

We brought it back to the big screen at Alamo Drafthouse St. Louis for our first Screen & Social of 2026 — and the fan reactions were 🔥

From “best Batman ever” debates to Heath Ledger’s Joker legacy… from theater nostalgia to deep-cut Alfred appreciation… this episode captures the energy of watching a modern classic in a packed cinema with real fans.

🎥 Recorded live at Alamo Drafthouse St. Louis
🦇 Featuring audience takes, cosplay appearances, prize giveaways, and community highlights
🎟 Plus previews of upcoming Screen & Social events including Lord of...

Learn about our first of many Screen & Socials happening tonight! 

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The Winter Olympics are heating up. Lord of the Rings is taking over theaters. And we’re giving away Comic-Con, musical, and movie tickets LIVE.

Welcome to Friday Live from Mostly Superheroes — your weekly pop culture + community update featuring the biggest events in Saint Louis, major movie re-releases, HBO deep dives, and interactive prize giveaways.

This week:
• 2026 Winter Olympics medal race update
• The Dark Knight returning to Alamo Drafthouse
• Lord of the Rings Extended Cut Marathon
• 2 Rivers Comic-Con tickets
• Beetlejuice The Musical
• Glen Powell’s new film review
• HBO’s The Pitt & A K...

Tim Convy is back in the basement.

Comedian. Musician. Podcaster. Ludo frontman. Co-host of The Consumers.
This episode covers everything from the Nate Land at Sea cruise to basement vinyl collections to the terrifying future of AI robots.

We talk:

• What it’s like touring inside the Nate Land universe
• Behind-the-scenes on a comedy cruise
• Ludo playing full albums in Chicago
• Punk Rock Disney and Misfit Machine
• Tom Petty’s lost double album
• The Beatles “Get Back”
• Building creative culture in St. Louis
• AI deepfakes, robots & the future

Jamie Jirak (The Daily Dot, SlashFilm, Love in the Time of Hydra, Phase Hero, That Hashtag Show) returns to Mostly Superheroes to talk Marvel, Star Wars, Andor Season 2, The Mandalorian & Grogu, Star Wars Celebration 2027, LOST, fandom culture, and why rewatch podcasts might be the future.

From defending Andor to debating Grogu’s big-screen future… this one is for the real ones.

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00:00 – Welcome Back Jamie Jirak
02:45 – Writing for SlashFilm & “30 Best Actresses of All Time”
05:00 – The Muppet Show Special & Sabrina Carpenter
08:30 – The Super Bowl Halftime Show...

What happens after work ends… and the loneliness begins?

In this episode of Mostly Superheroes, we sit down with Grace Murray from Pathways to Independence, a St. Louis nonprofit creating real-life social skills and community for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Since 1987, Pathways has helped people:
• Build friendships
• Host their own small groups
• Gain social confidence
• Learn skills schools don’t teach
• Thrive in the community

We talk about:
• Why isolation is one of the biggest hidden crises today
• How “third spaces” save lives
• Social college classes...

🦇 Batman showed up. Winners were chosen. The Dark Knight returns to theaters.

In this episode of Mostly Superheroes Friday Live, Logan Janis is joined by Batman of St. Louis to announce the winners for the exclusive screening of The Dark Knight at Alamo Drafthouse Cinema.

Plus:

New contests and giveaways

Upcoming comic conventions

Major movie reviews

DC debate

Local St. Louis events

What’s dropping next week on the pod

If you love Batman, DC movies, movie screenings, giveaways, and St. Louis...

In this episode of Mostly Superheroes, Logan Janis sits down with the real-life Batman of St. Louis to talk DC fandom, cosplay evolution, community impact, third spaces, mental health, and what it means to show up for your city.

PLUS 🎬 We announce and give away tickets to The Dark Knight screening at Alamo Drafthouse (one night only).

If you love:

Batman comics

DC movies

The Dark Knight trilogy

Local St. Louis events

Comic conventions

Real superhero stories

This episode is for you...

Join us on the Mostly Superheroes Podcast as we catch up with BradenSTL about the 2026 Foodies Eat First Fest in Saint Louis! 🍔🍹

We dive into all things food, festivals, and the VIP experience. From ticket tiers and exclusive dishes to festival dates and restaurant week across the city, this is your ultimate inside scoop for planning your foodie adventures this year.

Hot honey on Saint Louis style pizza? Yeah… it hits.

Imo’s teamed up with Mike’s Hot Honey for the Honey Trap — cupping pepperoni, that sweet + heat drizzle, and just enough kick to wake you up. It’s bold, it’s a little dangerous, and it might be the most talked-about collab they’ve done.

We sat down with Imo’s Director of Marketing to talk how it happened, why it works, and what it means for the future of Saint Louis pizza.

Full episode streaming now.
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Friday LIVE! returns with giveaways, breaking movie news, and our biggest 2026 film breakdown yet.

We recap early screenings of:

Pillion (4/4 – cinema perfection?)

Scarlet (IMAX anime fantasy)

Shelter (Jason Statham action thriller)

Mercy (Chris Pratt in dystopian AI thriller)

28 Years Later: The Bone Temple

Marty Supreme (Timothée Chalamet sports drama)

Anaconda (Paul Rudd & Jack Black reboot)

Primate (horror slasher with practical effects)

Plus:

Marvel Doomsday countdown

Entire MCU explained in 30 minutes

Dark Knight scr...

Trying to watch the Marvel Cinematic Universe in chronological order — and getting overwhelmed?

In this episode of Mostly Superheroes, Logan breaks down the entire MCU timeline, explaining the correct chronological watch order, where people usually get confused, and how to actually enjoy the MCU without turning it into homework.

00:00:00 Why the MCU watch order is so confusing (release vs chronological)
00:02:58 What “chronological order” actually means in the MCU
00:06:12 Where Captain America: The First Avenger fits in the timeline
00:09:44 Phase One in true timeline order
00:13:38 Phase Two and where continuity starts to crack<...

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In this episode of Mostly Superheroes, host Logan sits down with Aaron Perine — media strategist, educator, and creator behind How to Watch Free TV and Phase Hero — for a wide-ranging conversation about modern media, access, and creativity.

00:00:00 – Intro & catching up with Aaron Perine
00:02:14 – What “How to Watch Free TV” actually is
00:06:01 – Why access to media still matters
00:10:22 – Building trust with an audience
00:15:47 – From passion project to real business
00:21...

Mike Schrand has spent more than 30 years at St. Louis Public Radio — and his story is a masterclass in curiosity, creativity, and community.

In this episode of Mostly Superheroes, Mike joins Logan Janis for a wide-ranging conversation that moves from overnight jazz shifts and Morning Edition to songwriting, cult movies, and why St. Louis is “the world’s largest small town.”

We talk about the evolution of public radio, nonprofit journalism, and why live, local storytelling still matters in an on-demand world. Mike also opens up about his life as a musician — including his solo albums Lat...

The 2026 Screen & Social calendar just dropped 👀

Movie nights, giveaways, comics, and real fan energy — all year long.
Spider-Man, Avengers, Supergirl, Voltron & more.

St. Louis, this one’s for you.

#MostlySuperheroes #MovieTok #MarvelTok #StLouisEvents #ScreenAndSocial

It’s Friday Live on Mostly Superheroes! Host Logan Janis dives into Marvel’s Wonder Man (spoiler-free first reactions), spins the prize wheel with live viewers, and shares major updates on Screen & Social movie events, 2 Rivers Comic Con, and what’s coming next on the podcast.

This episode covers:

00:00:17 – Welcome to Friday Live & Prize Wheel Rules
00:01:55 – Recent Podcast Drops & Guest Highlights
00:03:26 – St. Louis Public Radio Interview Tease
00:04:43 – Boys & Girls Club of St. Louis Upcoming Episode
00:05:30 – Live Prize Wheel Spin & Winner
00:09:06 – 2 Rivers Comic Con Ticket Giveaway
00:10:30 – What You’re Watching: Marvel’s Wonder Man

Join Logan Janis on Mostly Superheroes as he sits down with St. Louis media personality Angella Sharpe. In this episode, Angella shares her journey from working with the St. Louis Blues and Tampa Bay to her current role hosting on STL TV. We dive deep into her passion for collecting Barbies, her experience interviewing the crew at the legendary Cardinals Superman Day, and her thoughts on why anyone with enough money—and vengeance—could be Batman. From "Firebird Fest" to meeting the real-life Peter Griffin at Comic-Con, this conversation captures the high-energy spirit of one of St. Louis's favorite broa...

Wonder Man just landed on Disney+ and we had thoughts—spoiler-free first, then full breakdown. Acting-forward Marvel? Actual heart? A surprise MCU win? We get into what works, what hits, and why this one feels different.

⏱ Episode Chapters
00:00:00 Release info & setup
00:00:30 Spoiler-free overview
00:01:10 Cast & MCU ties
00:02:06 Should you watch it?
00:03:10 ⚠️ Spoilers start
00:05:27 The reveal & finale
00:06:38 Final score & MCU future

Who ever reads this and realizes this episode is S7 E11, email SLURPEE to Logan@mostlysuperheroes.com and we will buy you a Slurpee. Must be 18+ to enter, terms and cond...

Tune into the full episode with Angella Sharpe dropping on Monday February 2nd, 2026. Subscribe today and turn on alert to support this indie podcast. 

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Rewatching Smallville Season 8, Episode 1 “Odyssey” in anticipation of the return of Talkville with Tom Welling, Michael Rosenbaum, and Ryan. Host Logan Janis shares his immediate reactions, favorite moments, and listener questions submitted directly to the Talkville hotline.

This episode dives into the Justice League storyline, Clark Kent leaving Smallville, the start of the Daily Planet era, Chloe’s dangerous new abilities, and the absence (and looming shadow) of Lex Luthor. No deep dive spoilers — just genuine fan insight and thoughtful questions for the Talkville team.

00:00:06 – Welcome Back to Mostly Superheroes
00:00:31 –...

Enter to win by purchasing tickets by February 12th, 2026 at www.2riverscomiccon.com. Terms and conditions apply, contact 2 Rivers Comic Con with any questions.

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James Enstall (Geek To Me Radio, 2 Rivers Comic Con) returns to Mostly Superheroes for a wide-ranging, no-agenda conversation covering Avengers: Doomsday, toxic fandom, DC vs Marvel discourse, upcoming 2026 movies, and a deep dive into Two Rivers Comic Con — one of the Midwest’s most creator-focused conventions.

From MCU hot takes and Spider-Man’s future, to Batman debates, Star Wars reveals, and behind-the-scenes Comic Con planning, this episode is packed with thoughtful fandom discussion and insider perspective.

00:00:16 – Welcome back James Enstall & studio updates
00:01:18 – Geek To Me Radio milestones & episode 500 pressure
00:02:46 – Avengers: Doomsday first reactions...

It’s Friday LIVE on Mostly Superheroes — your weekly pop culture rundown straight from St. Louis. Logan Janis breaks down Marvel’s upcoming Wonder Man, the most anticipated movies of 2026, Alamo Drafthouse updates, comic con news, giveaways, and what to watch this weekend as a winter storm rolls in.

From superhero TV and blockbuster films to local events and indie podcast love, this episode sets you up perfectly for the weekend.

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00:00:00 – Welcome to Friday LIVE

00:01:11 – Winter storm vibes & supporting in...

Musician and producer Blaine Jessup (Jessup) joins Mostly Superheroes to talk about making music independently, performing across St. Louis, and balancing creativity with real life. From Red Flag to Pop’s, DIY recording to live performance, this episode is a deep dive into the modern local music scene.

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