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Mostly Superheroes

Carrogan Studios

A Carrogan Studios Podcast | Featuring Fans | Reviewing Movies, TV, and Books | Celebrating Music | Pursuing Great Stories

  1. Disclosure Day, Obsession Movie Reviews, Plus Supergirl, SDCC + X-Men '97 Season 2 Prep!

    3d ago

    Disclosure Day, Obsession Movie Reviews, Plus Supergirl, SDCC + X-Men '97 Season 2 Prep!

    Welcome to another Friday LIVE! episode of Mostly Superheroes with Logan Janis! This week, we cover exciting local St. Louis events with the Team Jakey Foundation, prep for the new Supergirl movie, and announce our fundraiser to send Jules to San Diego Comic-Con 2026. Plus, Scotty Scoop drops early reviews for Steven Spielberg's 'Disclosure Day' and the indie horror hit 'Obsession'. Stick around for our X-Men '97 Season 2 hype and a special interview announcement with manga artist Wade Cito Wheelington III. Timestamps: 00:00 - Welcome to Friday Live & Team Jakey Updates 02:18 - Neon Nights Festival & Cahill Family Benefit 03:40 - Supergirl Alamo Drafthouse Screening Details 04:26 - Upcoming Interview: Manga Artist Wade Cito Wheelington III 05:37 - St. Louis Events: Festival of Nations & Foodies Eat First 08:48 - Scotty Scoop's Movie Review: Disclosure Day 11:51 - Scotty Scoop's Movie Review: Obsession 13:51 - X-Men '97 Season 2 & Viral Recap 14:52 - Send Jules to San Diego Comic-Con 2026! 16:56 - Logan's Motivational Sign-Off & Outro We need your help sending our newest co-host, Jules Duboe, to San Diego Comic-Con 2026 to cover Hall H and the biggest Marvel drops! Check out MostlySuperheroes.com to support the campaign and help us hit our goal! https://mostlysuperheroes.com/posts/jules-deboe  Support our amazing sponsors! Check out these incredible upcoming local events: ⚡ Nikola Tesla "Light It Up" – An Original Rock Opera Catch the world premiere of this high-impact, contemporary rock opera bringing the genius of Nikola Tesla to the stage! Featuring a driving rock score, an 8-member live band playing 13 original songs, and immersive cinematic multimedia, it’s an electrifying journey through Tesla's life and legacy. Date: Saturday, June 20, 2026 Location: Delmar Hall, St. Louis, MO Tickets & Info: https://mostlysuperheroes.com/events/nikola-tesla-light-it-up | teslalightitup.com ☕ Sunday Morning Café presents: Resilience & Creativity Step away from the noise and join Dr. Tom Wagner for an afternoon of reflection, live music, and deep conversation. Featuring special guest Royce Martin—an award-winning Berklee-trained pianist and creator of "Swagtime"—this event explores how creativity, vulnerability, and shared experiences help us navigate uncertainty and build resilience. Date: Sunday, August 2, 2026 (3:00 PM – 6:00 PM CDT) Location: Schroer Commons at Eden Theological Seminary, Webster Groves, MO Tickets & Info: https://mostlysuperheroes.com/events/sunday-morning-cafe-aug-2-2026 | tomwagnerspeaker.com/events | sundaymorningcafe.com Watch listen subscribe and support at mostlysuperheroes.com/support ©2026 Carrogan Studios

    19 min
  2. The Untold Story of Nikola Tesla | Mark Rodgers & Jason Nelson on the Light It Up Rock Opera

    Jun 4

    The Untold Story of Nikola Tesla | Mark Rodgers & Jason Nelson on the Light It Up Rock Opera

    What happens when one of history's greatest inventors becomes the subject of a full-scale rock opera? On this episode of Mostly Superheroes, Logan sits down with Mark Rodgers, writer, producer, and composer of Nikola Tesla: Light It Up, alongside legendary St. Louis performer Jason Nelson, to explore the music, history, and passion behind this groundbreaking production. From Tesla's rivalry with Thomas Edison to the surprising connection between Tesla and The Wizard of Oz, this conversation dives deep into the research, songwriting, and creative process behind the 13 original songs that make up the show. Whether you're a history buff, classic rock fan, or simply love great storytelling, this episode shines a light on one of the most fascinating figures who ever lived. Learn more: teslalightitup.com Listen to Mostly Superheroes: mostlysuperheroes.com Timestamps 00:00 Jason Nelson's musical journey 01:11 Becoming Nikola Tesla 03:15 The first meeting that started it all 05:11 Why Jason immediately said yes 06:00 Building the seven-piece band 07:20 Creating a cinematic rock opera 08:19 Bringing the music into the podcast 10:48 Born Tesla 🎵 11:30 The 13-song concept album 12:24 Tesla arrives in America 14:37 Money and Imagination 🎵 15:27 Researching Nikola Tesla's life 16:29 Wardenclyffe and free energy 17:57 Tesla's famous 3-6-9 philosophy 18:38 Light It Up – The Beginning (Reprise) 🎵 20:17 Presence 🎵 22:25 The meaning behind "Presence" 24:40 Standing On My Grave 🎵 26:24 I Am The Original Wizard of Oz 🎵 28:18 What fans can expect at Delmar Hall 29:58 Community support and live broadcast 31:28 Elon Musk, The Sphere, and future dreams 32:25 Nikola Tesla's greatest inventions 33:48 Tesla's St. Louis connection 35:57 The future of Light It Up 36:24 Tickets and where to attend 37:51 Jason Nelson's other bands Watch, listen, subscribe, and support at mostlysuperheroes.com/support ©2026 Carrogan Studios

    1h 9m
  3. May 29

    X-Men ’97 Season 2 Trailer Breakdown, The Boys Finale Review & Team Jakey Fest 2026 | Mostly Superheroes Friday Live

    Logan Janis is back with another Friday Live edition of Mostly Superheroes! This week we break down the brand-new X-Men ’97 Season 2 trailer, review the series finale of The Boys, share first impressions of Spider-Noir starring Nicolas Cage, discuss Marvel’s Ultimate Endgame comics, announce a new TMNT movie giveaway, and bring updates from the Team Jakey Foundation. Whether you're a Marvel fan, comic book reader, movie lover, or part of the St. Louis geek community, this episode has something for you. Timestamps 00:00 Introduction & Welcome 02:45 Rehashing the Nerd Sesh Recap with Martin Casas & Colan Simpson 05:00 X-Men ’97 Season 2 Trailer Discussion 05:45 X-Men ’97 Season 1 Recap 10:00 TMNT Movie Dining Experience Giveaway Tenacious Eats 12:00 Alamo Drafthouse St. Louis Event tomorrow 13:40 The Mandalorian and Grogu Review 14:45 San Diego Comic-Con Sponsorship Update 15:30 Team Jakey Fest 2026 Announcement 19:00 Spider-Noir First Impressions Review 21:00 The Boys Season 5 Series Finale Review (Spoilers) 33:00 Psycho Killer (2026) Movie Review 40:00 Ultimate Marvel Endgame Comic Book Update 42:00 Marvel Midnight Launch Discussion 43:30 Podcast Services & Community Updates 45:00 Closing Thoughts & Weekend Plans Subscribe for weekly pop culture coverage, movie reviews, comic book news, celebrity interviews, event coverage, and fandom discussions. Support Mostly Superheroes: mostlysuperheroes.com/support ©2026 Carrogan Studios

    39 min
  4. May 28

    X-Men ‘97 Season 2 Trailer Breakdown, Indy 500 Stories & 4 Hands Brewing Talk | Mostly Superheroes Podcast

    The Mostly Superheroes crew is back with comic book talk, craft beer stories, Indy 500 chaos, and a full breakdown of the new X-Men ‘97 Season 2 trailer. Logan Janis is joined by Colan Simpson, Martin Casas, Sam Zeller, Jules Deboe, and Scotty Scoop for a hilarious and deep nerd culture conversation covering breweries, comics, animation, racing disasters, and why X-Men ‘97 works so well for longtime fans and newcomers alike. From 4 Hands Brewing and Colorado brewery stories to Gambit theories, Apocalypse predictions, Generation X, Cable timelines, and comic book nostalgia — this episode is packed with laughs, fandom, and real conversation. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Introductions and mic chaos 2:30 Colan’s brewing industry journey 5:50 Moving from Colorado to St. Louis 10:45 Epic Panels and comic collecting 11:00 Scotty’s Indy 500 story begins 15:00 Backpack cooler disaster 18:30 IndyCar vs NASCAR confusion 23:20 Final Indy 500 verdict 25:30 X-Men ‘97 Season 2 trailer reaction 28:00 Season 1 ending explained 30:00 Comic storylines and callbacks 34:00 Cable and Cyclops timeline breakdown 39:30 Marvel adaptations and fandom discussion 45:00 Respecting comic source material 50:00 Favorite X-Men moments and characters 56:00 Gambit theories and Apocalypse setup 1:02:00 Comic fandom and collecting culture 1:08:00 Marvel animation discussion 1:15:00 X-Men comic arcs and recommendations 1:22:00 Favorite superhero media adaptations 1:30:00 Nerd culture and storytelling discussion 1:38:00 More comic book deep dives 1:45:00 Pop culture tangents and group banter 1:52:00 Final X-Men thoughts and predictions 1:57:00 Closing conversation and sign off 🎙️ Mostly Superheroes Podcast covers movies, comics, fandom, pop culture, entertainment, local culture, and conversations with passionate people. Watch, listen, subscribe, support at mostlysuperheroes.com/support ©2026 Carrogan Studios

    2h 8m
4.8
out of 5
23 Ratings

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