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Headline Heroes

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Three friends take a crack at comedic, comic book worldbuilding. Each week they take a look at a recent bizarre headline and craft an origin story for a superhero or supervillain. Join Drew, Nate, and Tanner as they transform reality into something a little more super.
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Issue #161: The Machete Man Returns

Listen we talk about our spam folder and our favorite pizza for like half the episode this time. If you wanna skip it I totally understand. But if you’re willing to stick with us then you'll hear us talk all about dangerous pizza delivery spots, flat earthers, and famous deliverers. Article: Pizza Shop Owner Thwarts Robbery By Tossing Pie At Suspect Music by Carl Sorenson Please follow our Twitter Facebook Reddit Email: headlineheroescast@gmail.com Voicemail: 319-596-6766 Proudly a member of the...

Sep 29, 202048 min

Special Edition #16: GRAVITYBEARD PRESENTS: THE SMORGASHORDE TOUR

Recording this week was not in the cards, but our friend and fellow PodFix Network show leant us one of their episodes! This is the GravityBeard presents: The Smorgashorde Tour. It is a super fun episode, that Drew just so happens to be on. Check out the GravityBeard podcast here Music by Carl Sorenson Please follow our Twitter Facebook Reddit Email: headlineheroescast@gmail.com Voicemail: 319-596-6766 Proudly a member of the PodFix Network. You can find them at podfixnetwork.com . Twitter Faceb...

Sep 22, 20201 hr 8 min

Issue #160: Bear With Us

Some people say that when you run into a bear you should play dead? Well no, actually. The best way to handle a run in with a bear is to NEVER HAVE ABANDONED THEM IN THE FIRST PLACE. Grab your bear mace and listen up as we talk about hairless bears, Air Bud, and Agent 47. Article: Boy, 12, Remains Totally Calm Despite The Massive Bear Creeping Up Behind Him Music by Carl Sorenson Please follow our Twitter Facebook Reddit Email: headlineheroescast@gmail.com Voicemail: 319-596-6766 Proudly a membe...

Sep 15, 202048 min

Issue #159: Detective FootShoe

This ones all about those things that keep us marching: feet. We like ‘em, we love ‘em, we gotta have ‘em. But really please do not send us any pictures of feet, I’m begging you. Meanwhile, we have a special guest on, we talk about Ace Attorney, and close rodent calls. Article: Furniture Buyer Finds Cash Hidden In Used Footstool Music by Carl Sorenson Please follow our Twitter Facebook Reddit Email: headlineheroescast@gmail.com Voicemail: 319-596-6766 Proudly a member of the PodFix Network. You ...

Sep 09, 202046 min

Issue #158: Merry Keithmas

Deck the halls with haunting bridge music! This week we are joined by Keith Gawla of the Pop Up Film Cast. We his help we create a sound villain and also Dr. Dre. Check out the Pop Up Film Cast here . Article: Eerie Golden Gate Bridge ‘Music’ Fills San Francisco After Railing Replacement Music by Carl Sorenson Please follow our Twitter Facebook Reddit Email: headlineheroescast@gmail.com Voicemail: 319-596-6766 Proudly a member of the PodFix Network. You can find them at podfixnetwork.com . Twitt...

Sep 01, 202049 min

Issue #157: This American Life 2?

Welcome to our NPR listeners. This week it’s all politics. We just can’t help ourselves. Gonna take a big ol stinky bite out of every politic we see. During the episode we’ll have some brief breaks to update you on The Animal, the opposite of stairs, and Tim Burton’s controversial twist. Article: Canine Siblings Separated At Shelter Reunite; Their Humans Take Credit Important: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DlaDzVoGR3Y Music by Carl Sorenson Please follow our Twitter Facebook Reddit Email: head...

Aug 25, 202051 min

Issue #156: Hello My Plaguey

The coup is finally here. This week we have special guest Patrick Huff on. We can't help but talk about some good movies as well as bad ringtones and Patrick's surprising mic pick up. Article: Internet Faces A Wave Of New Wholesome Frog Content Music by Carl Sorenson Please follow our Twitter Facebook Reddit Email: headlineheroescast@gmail.com Voicemail: 319-596-6766 Proudly a member of the PodFix Network. You can find them at podfixnetwork.com . Twitter Facebook...

Aug 18, 202050 min

Issue #155: Das Car Boot

Excuse me, but do you know how long you’ve been parked here? Well, I hate to say it but I’m going to have to give you a ticket. Oh, it’s because you were listening to a good podcast? I guess I can let you off with a warning since I understand that you GOTTA hear them talk about fast food shoes, ticketing the Mars rover, and Latin name for donkey. Article: 'Cancer patient' finds lump was toy traffic cone inhaled in 1977 Music by Carl Sorenson Please follow our Twitter Facebook Reddit Email: headl...

Aug 04, 202055 min

Issue #154: Macaroni & Deez Good Times

When the moon hits your eye like a big pizza pie, that’s amore. When a truck filled with Mac and Cheese hits a power transformer, that’s our latest villain! If you’re not too full pull up a chair and get a heaping helping of Gak, Norm Macdonald, and Beerfest. Article: Tennessee Sees Duo Of Food-Related Accidents Music by Carl Sorenson Please follow our Twitter Facebook Reddit Email: headlineheroescast@gmail.com Voicemail: 319-596-6766 Proudly a member of the PodFix Network. You can find them at ...

Jul 28, 202047 min

Issue #153: One Fish, Drew Fish

We are out on the lake this week. Knee deep in some fishing. It is a very shallow lake. We have to be a little quiet out here, lest we scare those finned fiends, so pop in your headphones and listen as we talk about Cartoon Cartoon, fishing memories, and Tanner’s predicament. Article: Louisiana Man Faces Charges For Swimming In Sporting Goods Store Fish Tank Music by Carl Sorenson Please follow our Twitter Facebook Reddit Email: headlineheroescast@gmail.com Voicemail: 319-596-6766 Proudly a memb...

Jul 21, 202046 min

Issue #152: The Squeakquel

Now in the care of Dave Seville's nephew (Zachary Levi), chipmunks Alvin, Simon and Theodore take a break from pop-music stardom and return to school. Almost immediately, the tiny tunesmiths get the giant task of saving their school's music program by winning a battle-of-the-bands contest. Though the boys think winning it will be easy, romantic and musical sparks fly when they meet Brittany, Eleanor and Jeannette -- also known as The Chipettes. Article: Rats avoid actions that will hurt others –...

Jul 14, 202044 min

Reissue #5: Think Outside the Goof

Hey fans. We were unable to sit down and record this week, so here is a reissue of another favorite episode. Uhhh yeah I'll take a number 78 with extra goofs. Could you put some extra tangents on that please? Thanks a lot. I sure hope the toy in my meal is either a small piece of a candy bar, a Fry Guy, or the biggest heist the fast food world has ever seen. Article: Police Respond To Erratic Driver ‘Eating A Friendly’s Ice Cream Cone While En Route To Burger King’ Music by Carl Sorenson Please ...

Jul 07, 202040 min

Issue #151: Sir Realism

I’m gonna pop some lobster phones, only got $1,200 in my pocket. I’m I’m, I’m huntin’, looking for Cheese sitcoms, but this is a Dali. Look okay we’re sorry for writing that but sometimes writing the description is hard. You try it, okay? Article: Original Salvador Dali artwork found at Outer Banks thrift shop Music by Carl Sorenson Please follow our Twitter Facebook Reddit Email: headlineheroescast@gmail.com Voicemail: 319-596-6766 Proudly a member of the PodFix Network. You can find them at po...

Jun 30, 202037 min

Issue #150: Peanut Butter Jelly Time

Join our new Facebook group: A group where we only say The Facebook Privacy Notice Alright, we have our bread? Our peanut-butter, jelly, and a knife? We are set to make the perfect PB&J. So first what you're going to want to do is crack some Adam Sandler easter eggs. Then you’re going to want to think long and hard on your PB&J preferences. And finally why don’t you all give our new Facebook group a join. Article: Man, 51, pulled knife on his brother for eating too many peanut butter and...

Jun 23, 202048 min

Issue #149: Fantastic Fur

Uh oh, winter is on its way. Grab all the food you can find and come with me to the garden. We can stop on the way and grab some Starbucks too. When you make my order be sure to grab me the New Orleans Pelicans, some squirrel facts, and our drug use history. Article: Deputies say a man had a meth-fueled attack squirrel. They need help finding him Music by Carl Sorenson Please follow our Twitter Facebook Reddit Email: headlineheroescast@gmail.com Voicemail: 319-596-6766 Proudly a member of the Po...

Jun 16, 202040 min

Issue #148: Plastic Times Call For Plastic Measures

Hey, I dare you to go through that abandoned amusement park ride. You won’t do it, you chicken. Oh, you’re doing it. Well that was easy. I guess we will wait for you out here and talk about New Tanner, Berenstain Bears, and our plant experience. Article: Woman discovers plant she's been watering for two years is actually plastic Music by Carl Sorenson Please follow our Twitter Facebook Reddit Email: headlineheroescast@gmail.com Voicemail: 319-596-6766 Proudly a member of the PodFix Network. You ...

Jun 09, 202042 min

Issue #147: Super-Soak Me

Now more than ever it’s important to take some self-care and maybe have a good soak in the tub. But also people are starting to talk about how you haven’t bathed since quarantine started. Please, we’re all worried about you. While you bathe you can listen to us talk about janitor movies, stupid childhood mistakes, and a hot new rumor about Drew. Article: WENDY'S KITCHEN SINK BATH KIDS FIRED... Took 'Fresh' Slogan Way Too Far!!! Music by Carl Sorenson Please follow our Twitter Facebook Reddit Ema...

May 26, 202038 min

Special Edition #15: POPUP FILMS PRESENTS: HOOKTAIL 2

Hello Headline Heroes Fans! This week is a special edition. Due to technical difficulties, we were unable to record properly, so our good friends at the Pop Up Film Cast have graciously let us use one of their episodes that Drew guested on. It's the sequel to their Captain Hooktail hit! Enjoy and listen to more of the Pop Up Film Cast here . Additionally, we have our Twitter back! However, we did in fact lose all of our followers. It would be a huge favor to us if you could give us a follow! Our...

May 19, 20201 hr 45 min

Issue #146: To Be or Trampoline

Do you remember that movie “White Men Can’t Jump”? What was that movie about? Who knows. It’s not true anyway because I did a 360 tomahawk dunk just last week. Ask Drew, he was there! I remember because we were talking about Flubber, our greatest falls, and a return of our stinkiest segment. New Twitter initiative: Headline Heroes Defense Force . Join the fight. Article: Couple injured after falling while having sex over balcony while on holiday Music by Carl Sorenson Twitter Facebook Reddit Ema...

May 12, 202037 min

Issue #145: The Merc Who’s A Mouse

Move over Redwall, there's a new mouse in the neighborhood! Also move over Stuart Little because you suck and I hate you. Anyway we created the newest famous mouse. He doesn’t suck, but he will go for your neck so watch out. We also discuss Nate’s birthday plans, Drew’s fan-fiction, and I guess that leaves Tanner eating the worm. New Twitter initiative: Headline Heroes Defense Force . Join the fight. Article: Photo of mice squabbling on subway platform wins prestigious photography award Music by...

May 05, 202040 min

Issue #144: Titanic Calls For Aid

Okay folks, we’ve been keeping a lid on this for too long. It’s time to talk about this dang quarantine since everyone seems to have forgotten about it! Also people getting crushed by boats. While you strap in for the discussion of your life, we’ll just go ahead and chat about ghost culture, neighbor creepin’, and Reverse Phantom Limb Syndrome. New Twitter initiative: Headline Heroes Defense Force . Join the fight. Article: Scientists find evidence of 'ghost population' of ancient humans Music b...

Apr 28, 202034 min

Issue #143: Definitely Not Iron Man

Oof ouch what’s that falling from the sky!? Is that liquid iron?? Oh no I have to go save my garden! While I risk my life to protect my roses could you listen to us talk about an update on the old Twitter Situation 2020, our sleeping habits , and a brand new segment that’s sure to be a hit? New Twitter initiative: Headline Heroes Defense Force . Join the fight. Article: ASTRONOMERS FOUND A BRUTAL HELL PLANET WHERE IT RAINS LIQUID IRON Music by Carl Sorenson Twitter Facebook Reddit Email: headlin...

Apr 21, 202044 min

Issue #142: Piss Cloud 9

Hey kid, you ever tried drugs before? Check this out, it's definitely drugs and not a jellyfish! While you’re tripping like never before, make sure you try to visualize our new Twitter initiative (see below), peeing on ourselves, and slipping on jelly. New Twitter initiative: Headline Heroes Defense Force . Join the fight. Article: Stinging water mystery solved: Jellyfish can sting swimmers, prey with 'mucus grenades' Music by Carl Sorenson Twitter Facebook Reddit Email: headlineheroescast@gmail...

Apr 14, 202039 min

Issue #141: Waterboy 2

Oh wow, it's a hot one out there and boy is my pee yellow! Boy your gills are looking so dry let me help you out here...Chug this water as we discuss Bill Engvall’s quarantine activities, rescuing animals, and goo goo ga ga we are three years old. Article: Man Helps Thirsty Pigeon Enjoy Some Water From NYC Drinking Fountain Music by Carl Sorenson Twitter Facebook Reddit Email: headlineheroescast@gmail.com Voicemail: 319-596-6766 Proudly a member of the PodFix Network. You can find them at podfix...

Apr 07, 202047 min

Issue #140: Käxrtz and Carts

Have you ever noticed how when you get a shopping cart there is always one wheel that just won’t cooperate??? What’s up with that? Anyway, this episode is about shopping carts and the people who wrangle them. Hold onto your butts as we talk about Animal Crossing, Drew’s cart stunts, and Real Men of Genius. Article: Caught on camera: Shopping cart ends police foot chase Music by Carl Sorenson Twitter Facebook Reddit Email: headlineheroescast@gmail.com Voicemail: 319-596-6766 Proudly a member of t...

Mar 31, 202043 min

Issue #139: Tax to the Max

Hello everyone. We here at Headline Heroes wanted to make sure you knew we were committed to fighting COVID-19 in our own way. We’ve made sure to drink a minimum of One (1) gallon of Purel per recording session and have banished Tanner to Antarctica to keep a safe social distance. While we wait for this to all blow over listen to us ramble on about Matilda, Big Mouth Billy Bass, and the “Brocial Distance”. Article: Hunter dies in Arkansas after deer he shot attacks him Music by Carl Sorenson Twi...

Mar 25, 202040 min

Issue #138: The Flat and the Furious

Oh hi, I didn’t see you there. Must be because you’re so dang thin! Careful there, you might blow away. Paperclip yourself to this folder full of discussions of spanx stories, flat things, and the Wet Bandits vs Batman. Article: Burglars Lift $2 Million Worth Of Body-Shaping 'Faja' Undergarments Music by Carl Sorenson Twitter Facebook Reddit Email: headlineheroescast@gmail.com Voicemail: 319-596-6766 Proudly a member of the PodFix Network. You can find them at podfixnetwork.com . Twitter Faceboo...

Mar 17, 202034 min

Issue #137: Takedown With the Sickness

Cough cough, sneeze sneeze. Boy this cold is so bad I wish someone would just kick me upside the head! Well since that seems unlikely, I better go to the doctor maybe they’ll prescribe me Jay Leno, disease mascots, and our worst sick stories. Article: Boy paralysed after tumour fights back to gain a black belt Music by Carl Sorenson Twitter Facebook Reddit Email: headlineheroescast@gmail.com Voicemail: 319-596-6766 Proudly a member of the PodFix Network. You can find them at podfixnetwork.com . ...

Mar 10, 202043 min

Issue #136: Victor Von Gloom

Looks like someone woke up on the wrong side of the bed today! Which is really rude of us to say, but whatever. You know what might cheer you up? Our new episode, in which we talk about what if big kite, wine signs, and Nate plays a game. Article: Franky Zapata: Flyboarding Frenchman crosses English Channel Music by Carl Sorenson Twitter Facebook Reddit Email: headlineheroescast@gmail.com Voicemail: 319-596-6766 Proudly a member of the PodFix Network. You can find them at podfixnetwork.com . Twi...

Mar 03, 202036 min

Issue #135: Where In Time is Carla San Francisco?

I’ll never let go… of the Heart of the Ocean you time travelling bastard! You’ll have to pry it out of my cold, dead hands. Cold like that iceberg over there! Oh jeez, that’s getting close. If we don’t hurry this could be the end of us and we’ll never have a chance to talk about Drew’s Titanic knowledge, emu commercials, and how sick we are. Article: They're Rebuilding The 'Titanic' And You Can Go On Its Maiden Voyage Music by Carl Sorenson Twitter Facebook Reddit Email: headlineheroescast@gmail...

Feb 25, 202050 min
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