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Collateral BENEFIT [ep019] - ASPIRE TO INSPIRE - Mike Mercadal & Will Watkins

Wed, 04 Jun 2025 14:19:00 -0600

Live Streamed: 3/23/2025

Join Mike Mercadal and Will Watkins, the dynamic duo behind the Collateral Benefit Podcast, for a LIVE stream!

This interactive show will challenge your preconceptions about gym culture and inspire you to build a well-rounded approach to self-improvement. We'll be talking:
- Redefining "gym goals" to encompass mental and emotional wellbeing
- Practical tips to optimize your mind, body, and relationships
- Building a supportive community to help you reach your full potential

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Collateral BENEFIT [ep018] - THE POSITIVITY CLUSTER BOMB - Mike Mercadal & Will Watkins

Sat, 31 May 2025 12:00:00 -0600

Live Streamed: 3/2/2025

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Collateral BENEFIT [ep017] - BEYOND THE BEEF - Mike Mercadal & Will Watkins

Wed, 28 May 2025 12:00:00 -0600

Live Streamed: 2/23/2025

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Collateral BENEFIT [ep16] - ALGORITHMIC INFLUENCING - Mike Mercadal & Will Watkins

Sat, 24 May 2025 12:00:00 -0600

Live Streamed: 2/9/2025

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Collateral BENEFIT [ep015] - BEYOND BRO SCIENCE - Mike Mercadal & Will Watkins

Wed, 21 May 2025 12:00:00 -0600

Live Streamed: 1/26/2025

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Collateral BENEFIT [ep014] - SOCIAL MEDIA AND SNAKE OIL - Mike Mercadal & Will Watkins

Sat, 17 May 2025 12:00:00 -0600

Live Streamed: 1/19/2025

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Collateral BENEFIT [ep013] - PAYLESS TO PROGRESS - Mike Mercadal & Will Watkins

Wed, 14 May 2025 12:00:00 -0600

Live Streamed: 1/5/2025

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Collateral BENEFIT [ep012] - TEST-ING THE WATERS - Mike Mercadal & Will Watkins

Sat, 10 May 2025 12:00:00 -0600

Live Streamed: 12/29/2024

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Collateral BENEFIT [ep011] - THE FINDING OUT PHASE - Mike Mercadal & Will Watkins

Wed, 07 May 2025 12:00:00 -0600

Live Streamed: 12/8/2024

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Collateral BENEFIT [ep010] - HUGGING THE HOMIES - Mike Mercadal & Will Watkins

Sat, 03 May 2025 12:00:00 -0600

Live Streamed: 10/27/2024

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Collateral BENEFIT [ep009] - ADULT BABIES AND SELF CARE - Mike Mercadal & Will Watkins

Wed, 30 Apr 2025 13:17:00 -0600

Live Streamed: 10/6/2024

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Collateral BENEFIT [ep008] - SIGMA SELF TALK - Mike Mercadal & Will Watkins

Sat, 26 Apr 2025 13:14:00 -0600

Live Streamed: 9/15/2024

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Collateral BENEFIT [ep007] - POOP TALK AND PROGRESS - Mike Mercadal & Will Watkins

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 12:00:00 -0600

Live Streamed: 9/8/2024

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Collateral BENEFIT [ep006] - THE PIZZA PARADOX - Mike Mercadal & Will Watkins

Sat, 19 Apr 2025 12:00:00 -0600

Live Streamed: 8/25/2024

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Collateral BENEFIT [ep005] - TIMES WILL TELL - Mike Mercadal & Will Watkins

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 12:00:00 -0600

Live Streamed: 8/11/2024

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Collateral BENEFIT [ep004] - JUST DO... START IT - Mike Mercadal & Will Watkins

Sat, 12 Apr 2025 12:48:00 -0600

Live Streamed: 8/4/2024

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Collateral BENEFIT [ep003] - GOALS? GAINS? GO! - Mike Mercadal & Will Watkins

Wed, 09 Apr 2025 12:00:00 -0600

Live Streamed: 7/21/2024

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I have no intent on claiming this footage as my own. I am simply providing commentary and constructive feedback.

Collateral BENEFIT [ep002] - IMPROVE THYSELF - Mike Mercadal & Will Watkins

Sat, 05 Apr 2025 12:00:00 -0600

Live Streamed: 7/14/2024

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I have no intent on claiming this footage as my own. I am simply providing commentary and constructive feedback.

Collateral BENEFIT [ep001] - NEW... AGAIN! - Mike Mercadal & Will Watkins

Wed, 02 Apr 2025 12:30:00 -0600

Live Streamed: 7/7/2024

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JTTLLY: Cryo-Sleep and Alpha Males! - w/Mike Mercadal & Will Watkins - Ep.004

Fri, 03 May 2024 12:00:00 -0600

Fitness for Everyone: Get better everyday with "Just Tryin' to Look Like You!"

Ready to ditch the workout woes and crush your self-improvement goals with a smile? We hope to be your weekly dose of real-life wellness adventures with your new workout buddies, Mike Mercadal and Will Watkins! We're sharing our journeys, struggles, successes, and all the fun in between.

This episode we discuss:

Body: Trust your gut,and give your body something to sleep about.
Mind: Don't outgrow your Joy, or let teenage-you dictate adult-you's thinking.
Community: Curate toxicity out of your circles, and embrace reality.

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JTTLLY: Giant Cookies and THE "Shing" - w/Mike Mercadal & Will Watkins - Ep.003

Sun, 28 Apr 2024 01:08:24 -0600

Fitness for Everyone: Get Strong & Smile with "Just Tryin' to Look Like You!"

This episode we discuss:

Body: Do workouts that bring your joy!
Mind: Eat foods that bring you joy!
Community: Be with people that bring you joy!

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Just Trying To Look LikeYOU! - Toxic Masculinity & Staten Island Sewer People - Ep002

Wed, 10 Apr 2024 12:00:00 -0600

Fitness for Everyone: Get Strong & Smile with "Just Tryin' to Look Like You!"

This episode we discuss:

Body: Recognizing your limits vs limitations, get good SLEEP!
Mind: Allowing yourself to enjoy your time off from the gym, unlearning bad habits and Faux-Masculinity!
Community: Do someone a favor without expectation of reward, use the tools you have to help those you care about!

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Just Trying to Look Like YOU! - Ep001 - Fun! Fitness! Friends!

Tue, 02 Apr 2024 19:15:28 -0600

Fitness for Everyone: Get Strong & Smile with "Just Tryin' to Look Like You!"

Ready to ditch the workout woes and crush your fitness goals with a smile? We hope to be your weekly dose of real-life fitness adventures with your new workout buddies, Mike Mercadal and Will Watkins! We're sharing our journeys, struggles, successes, and all the fun in between.

This new show is all about:
Positivity & Progress: We celebrate every step towards a healthier you, no matter how big or small.
Real & Relatable: We share our honest experiences (because fitness isn't always perfect!) to show you're capable of anything.
Inclusive Fitness: We want to hear your stories! Anything you're doing to improve your physical fitness and mental health is fair game.

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#HeyWatchThis: A KNIGHT'S TALE! - 7/29/2019 - HWT003

Tue, 30 Jul 2019 14:12:14 -0600

FOOD & GLORY! The latest edition of #HeyWatchThis was curated by none other than @VoxtheDevil himself, JOHN SMITH! He really wants you to watch the ultimate jousting-as-a-sport classic, A KNIGHT'S TALE! Watch along as out #CreekHeroes record an audio commentary track discussing the actually desirable wardrobe, naked Paul Bettany, and FONGING!!

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Unsung Heroes is a live show brought to you by ZEROES ON HEROES host Mike Mercadal. Recorded live at the Creek and the Cave in Long Island City, New York every Thursday, #ZoH puts out an open invitation to any would be Heroes to join us on stage for a 5 minute display of their super talents discussing the theme of the day and telling their most inspirational and outlandish stories!

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Unsung Heroes: Case of the Mondays - 7/8/2019 - UH116

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 15:10:07 -0600

#UnsungHeroes is officially MOVING TO #MONDAYS! The kick-off #Monday is going to be all about the #corporategrind! Our #CreekHeroes told us all about their #BEST/#WORST/#DREAM #jobs! Did I mention we're MOVING THE SHOW TO MONDAYS!?

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Unsung Heroes: UN-CANCELLED! - 6/27/2019 - UH115

Fri, 28 Jun 2019 14:35:40 -0600

BRING IT BACK! The latest #Unsung Heroes was all about UN-cancel culture, as in shows that ended before their time! Our #Creek Heroes dive into the shows they love that deserve a second chance! Also, this episode take a wild turn and goes completely OFF THE RAILS!

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Unsung Heroes: PRIDE ROCK! - 6/23/2019 - UH114

Mon, 24 Jun 2019 09:08:02 -0600

In honor of #Pride, the Latest #UnsungHeroes was all about celebrating the #LGBT+ #Heroes in the world! With the aid of guest cohosts John Smith (@VoxTheDevil) & Brendan Gillett (@Scrumpledina), our guests shared personal stories and celebrated #Queer Icons!

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Unsung Heroes: BOMB SQUAD! - 6/13/2019 - UH113

Sat, 15 Jun 2019 07:29:10 -0600

WE ABOUT TO BLOW UP! Or in the case of this edition of #UnsungHeroes, BOMB HARD! Listen in as our #CreekHeroes talk about their best-worst bombing stories, the worst bombs they've ever seen, and WALLOW IN FAILURE!

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Hey Watch This: HACK THE PLANET! - 6/6/2019 - HWT002

Sat, 08 Jun 2019 06:03:16 -0600

#HeyWatchThis is back! This #UnsungHeroes, we created an audio commentary track for one of @MikeMercadal's favorite movies! Queue up 1995's Hackers and watch along as we... #HACKTHEPLANET with #ZeroCool, #AcidBurn, & our #CreekHeroes!

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Unsung Heroes: KAIJU BATTLE! - 5/30/2019 - UH112

Sat, 01 Jun 2019 12:19:43 -0600

#KAIJU BATTLE!! In honor of @GodzillaMovie, this edition of #UnsungHeroes, our #CreekHeroes crown the ULTIMATE CITY-DESTROYING, GIANT #MONSTER/#ROBOT!

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Unsung Heroes: WE'LL DO IT LIVE! - 5/23/2019 - UH111

Fri, 24 May 2019 11:55:46 -0600

In honor of #Disney holding on to the rights to all their properties, this #UnsungHeroes is all about #LIVEACTION ADAPTATIONS!! Our #CreekHeroes discuss their fav cartoons & video games brought to the BIG SCREEN! WITH REAL LIVE PEOPLE!

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Unsung Heroes: KING KEANU! - 5/16/2019

Fri, 17 May 2019 12:22:55 -0600

BE EXCELLENT TO EACH OTHER! On this edition of #UnsungHeroes, we bow down before the Immortal #KEANUREEVES! Our #CreekHeroes discuss THEIR Keanu, his unaging #DorianGrey situation, and get super hyped for JOHN WICK 3!

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Unsung Heroes: GOTTA CATCH 'EM ALL! - 5/9/2019 - UH109

Fri, 10 May 2019 16:22:04 -0600

I CHOOSE YOU! In honor of the release of #DetectivePikachu, the latest #UnsungHeroes finds our #CreekHeroes delving deep into their experiences in the world of #POKEMON! We discuss their love of the show/games, fights over Pokemon Cards, and play POKEMON OR IKEA PRODUCT!

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Unsung Heroes: MIAMI VICES - 5/2/2019 - UH108

Fri, 03 May 2019 11:52:30 -0600

¡BIENVENIDOS A MIAMI! I just got back from Miami, and I WANNA TALK ABOUT IT! This edition of #UnsungHeroes has our #CreekHeroes talking about their personal experiences in the #MagicCity, movies and TV set in Miami, and WE WORSHIP AT THE ALTER OF GLORIA ESTEFAN AND THE MIAMI SOUND MACHINE!

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Unsung Heroes: NOW WHAT!? - 4/18/2019 - UH107

Fri, 19 Apr 2019 16:42:47 -0600

AFTER THE END... GAME! Calling all #MCU scholars! On this edition of #UnsungHeroes, we speculate WILDLY about #Avengers #Endgame, help write the future of #Marvel, & break out the brackets to crown THE ULTIMATE AVENGER!

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Unsung Heroes: GOT THRONES? - 4/11/2019 - UH106

Fri, 12 Apr 2019 15:11:44 -0600

#FORTHETHRONE! After a long hiatus, GAME OF THRONES IS BACK! This edition of #UnsungHeroes has our #CreekHeroes doing a deep-dive into what we can expect for season 8, including a death pool, #GoT bingo, and WILD SPECULATION!

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Unsung Heroes: THE PEOPLE'S CHAMP! - 4/4/2019 - UH105

Fri, 05 Apr 2019 08:07:29 -0600

WE GOT 2 WORDS FOR YA! UNSUNG HEROES!! This edition of #UnsungHeroes is capitalizing on all the #Wrestlemania heat! It's all about WRESTLERS-TURNED-ACTORS! Yes, we all know #TheRock went #HollywoodHogan, but there are SO MANY OTHERS! We broke out the brackets & determined THE PEOPLE'S CHAMP of movies with wrestlers in them!

Hey! Watch This! - VARSITY BLUES - 3/28/2019 - HWT001

Sat, 30 Mar 2019 08:16:13 -0600

HEY! WATCH THIS! In the continuing saga of #UnsungHeroes, certain beloved movies always keep coming up. I figured... LET’S WATCH THEM! And let’s record our own commentary tracks while we’re at it. The first edition of #WatchThis was VARSITY BLUES! The only thing that would’ve made it better was James Van Der Beek himself could’ve joined us! So bust out your DVDs of the seminal high school football classic and listen to this as you watch along!

Unsung Heroes: BREAKING NEWS! - 3/21/2019 - UH104

Fri, 22 Mar 2019 15:11:54 -0600

THIS JUST IN!! On the latest #UnsungHeroes, we dipped our toes into the muddy waters of legitimate news! We put on our best news anchor voices, discussed the hottest headlines of the day, and our guests went LIVE ON THE SCENE OF THEIR LIVES!!

Unsung Heroes: CAPTAIN MARVEL-OUS! - 3/14/2019 - UH103

Fri, 15 Mar 2019 16:45:56 -0600

HIGHER, FURTHER, FASTER!! On this edition of #UnsungHeroes, our guests discuss #CaptainMarvel, make wreckless speculation about the future of the #MCU, and tell us about the power women in their life!

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Unsung Heroes: ACCEPTANCE SPEECH - 2/28/2019 - UH102

Fri, 01 Mar 2019 10:07:51 -0600

YOU LIKE ME! YOU REALLY LIKE ME! On the latest #UnsungHeroes, we’re did our #Oscars2019 recap! Our #Creek Heroes had STRONG opinions on #Greenbook, discussed awards they've been... awarded, and had the wrap-it-up music rush their thank you speeched!! SPEECH! SPEECH! SPEECH!!

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Unsung Heroes: OFFICIAL MOTION PICTURE SOUNDTRACK - 2/21/2019 - UH101

Fri, 22 Feb 2019 12:53:22 -0600

(EPIC CRESCENDO!) On the latest #UnsungHeroes, our #Creek Heroes discussed their favorite cinematic soundtracks, iconic scenes set to song, and they all got to add a track for the OFFICIAL UNSUNG HEROES SOUNDTRACK!

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Unsung Heroes: MOB WAR! - 2/14/2019

Fri, 15 Feb 2019 12:19:53 -0600

I'M GONNA MAKE 'EM AN OFFER THEY CAN'T REFUSE... LISTEN TO #UNSUNGHEROES! St. Valentine's Day means something very different in the organized crime world. So we celebrated it with a bracket-battle, turf-war to determine the ULTIMATE GANSTER FLICK! We also gave everyone Mob nicknames people confessed to SO. MUCH. ORGANIZED CRIME!

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Unsung Heroes: MASTER BUILDER - 2/7/2018 - UH099

Fri, 08 Feb 2019 17:20:24 -0600

EVERYTHING IS AWESOME! In honor of the new #LEGOmovie2, the latest edition of #UnsungHeroes was all about BUILDING! From cool LEGO sets to media empires to actual buildings, we discussed what we've built with our own two hands and what we're trying to build for the future!

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Unsung Heroes: HALFTIME SHOW! - 1/31/2019 - UH097

Fri, 01 Feb 2019 09:35:20 -0600

ARE YOU READY FOR SOME FOOTBALL... BASED MUSICAL PERFORMANCES?! The latest #UnsungHeroes was all about the magic of the #SuperBowl #HalftimeShow! Our Creek Heroes discussed their personal involvement in halftime activities, favorite halftime performances past, & create the ULTIMATE HALFTIME SHOW LINE UP! You're welcome, SuperBowl People!

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Unsung Heroes: WHO'S A GOOD BOY!? - 1/24/2019 - UH097

Fri, 25 Jan 2019 12:13:36 -0600

WHO'S A GOOD BOY (OR GIRL)!? On this edition of #UnsungHeroes, our Creek heroes discussed their personal puppy pets, beloved dogs from pop culture, and we broke out the #brackets to decide THE GOODEST DOG EVER! Our only hope is that this will now be how the Westminster Dog Show will be conducted!

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Unsung Heroes: #TRUECRIMEPODCAST - 1/17/2018 - UH096

Fri, 18 Jan 2019 09:51:33 -0600

RIPPED FROM THE HEADLINES!! This edition of #UnsungHeroes was all about #TRUECRIMEPODCASTS! We capitalized on the popularity of all these murder podcasts and MADE ONE OF OUR OWN! Our smooth criminals discussed their favorite crazy true crime stories, talked about investigating mysteries, and confessed to MANY, MANY CRIMES!

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Unsung Heroes: NINE NINE! - 1/10/2018 - UH095

Fri, 11 Jan 2019 16:11:40 -0600

NINE NINE!! In honor of BROOKLYN NINE NINE (@nbcbrooklyn99) coming back, we're celebrating all things 99! As in 1999! Is this a blatant reach to tie our show in to a current event? YES!! Did we have an amazing time talking about Britney Spears, Boy Bands, the Matrix, Napster, etc.? ABSOLUTELY!

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Unsung Heroes: Year of the DRAGON! - 1/3/2018 - UH094

Fri, 04 Jan 2019 10:34:14 -0600

SPIT THAT FIRE! In honor of the upcoming #HowToTrainYourDragon3, this edition of #UnsungHeroes is all about #DRAGONS (as a metaphor for self-improvement and a way to sneak in an inspirational 2019 episode)! Whether it’s @GameOfThrones, the @Disney animated variety, or that movie where #SeanConnery voiced one... HERE THAR BE DRAGONS!

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Unsung Heroes: QUEST FOR THE SILVER LINING 2018 - 12/27/2018 - UH093

Fri, 28 Dec 2018 13:09:24 -0600

2018? GOOD... OR GREAT?! The last episode of this year was all about accentuating the positive! Focusing on the good things in our lives this year! And when that got too heavy, we talk about our favorite movies, TV shows, albums of the year!

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Unsung Heroes: MULTIDIMENSIONAL - 12/13/2018 - UH092

Fri, 14 Dec 2018 12:58:41 -0600

On this edition of Unsung Heroes, we bridge parallel dimensions! In honor of Spider-man: Into the Spiderverse (out in theaters December 14), our Creek-dwelling Heroes discussed favorite cinematic universes, alternate-Earth us-es, and had some SERIOUS thoughts about Avril Lavigne’s Sk8er Boi!

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Once Upon an UNSUNG HEROES - 12/6/2018 - UH091

Fri, 07 Dec 2018 12:14:20 -0600

In honor of #OnceUponaDeadpool, we made some our favorite “adult” tales into fun for the whole family!! We took our favorite R-rated flicks and turned PG-13ed 'em! We also gave our beloved children's stories gritty, R-rated reboots!

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Unsung Heroes: DUELING DISNEY w/Special Delivery!

Fri, 30 Nov 2018 08:32:26 -0600

PEOPLE TAKE DISNEY VERY SERIOUSLY! On the latest edition of #UnsungHeroes, we broke out the brackets to determine the ULTIMATE DISNEY MOVIE! We also had special guest from the SPECIAL DELIVERY stand-up comedy show! This one was super rowdy and SO MUCH FUN! And boy did we earn that explicit tag... OVER DISNEY MOVIES!

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The Wizarding World of UNSUNG HEROES - 11/15/2018 - UH 089

Fri, 16 Nov 2018 16:18:14 -0600

RIDIKULUS! On this edition of #UnsungHeroes, we dive deep in to the Wizarding World of HARRY POTTER! In honor of the release of Fantastic Beasts 2, we discussed the our favorite books/movies in the series, banning children's books, and get sorted into the magical houses of The Creek and the Cave!

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Nat Geo MARS - ZOH @ NYCC - ZOH071

Tue, 13 Nov 2018 13:35:00 -0600

Y'ALL WANNA GO TO MARS?! Continuing our NYCC coverage, the edition of #ZOH, features interviews with the creators, actors, and scientific advisors for MARS from Nat Geo.

Dee Johnson, Showrunner & Exec. Producer
Justin Wilkes, Exec. Producer & Co-creator
Andy Weir, Author of The Martian
Dr. Stephen Petranek, Author & MARS Scientific Advisor
Dr. Michio Kaku, Futurist & Physicist
Dr. Lucianne Walkowicz, Astronomer & Astrobiologist
Actors Jihae, Jeff Hephner, & Evan Hall

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Unsung Heroes: FAMILY STYLE! - 11/8/2018 - UH088

Fri, 09 Nov 2018 12:54:54 -0600

SETTLE IN, AND GRAB A PLATE! It's family-dinner season, and this #UnsungHeroes was all about tales of (mis)adventures when you get all the family together to eat until they can't breathe anymore! We discussed holiday dinner must-haves, staunch turkey defense, and the Jamaican national anthem!

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PROSPECT Press Conference - ZOH @ NYCC 2018 - ZOH070

Mon, 05 Nov 2018 10:59:36 -0600

A STORY OF SPACE AND SURVIVAL! Continuing our #NYCC 2018 coverage, we're harvesting the valuables contained in PROSPECT, the first film from Gunpowder & Sky's Sci-Fi label, DUST. Listen in to Writer/Directors Zeek Earl and Chris Caldwell with lead actress Sophie Thatcher discussing the DIY filmmaking, creating a fully engrossing experience in a shoestring budget, and an INTENSE attention to detail!

PROSPECT is out nationwide of Friday, November 9!

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Unsung Heroes: MERCURY RISING - 11/1/2018 - UH087

Fri, 02 Nov 2018 10:28:41 -0600

DON'T STOP ME NOW! With the release of Bohemian Rhapsody, this edition of #UnsungHeroes was all about the man, the myth, the Legend, FREDDIE MERCURY! Our Creek-dwelling heroes discussed their Queen favorites/deep-cuts, their favorite movies about music, and what could have been if Michael Jackson had refused the get rid of that friggin llama!

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Midnight, Texas - ZOH @ NYCC 2018 - ZOH

Tue, 30 Oct 2018 08:29:22 -0600

VAMPIRES AND DEMONS AND GHOSTS! OH MY! Our New York Comic Con coverage continues with the cast and producers of MIDNIGHT, TEXAS, as well as author of the adapted novels, Charlene Harris! We discussed the new developments for Season 2, raising the super natural stakes, and nerding out of con stuff!

François Arnaud, “Manfred”
Dylan Bruce,” Bobo”
Parisa Fitz-Henley, “Fiji”
Jason Lewis, “Joe”
Eric Charmelo, Executive Producer
Nicole Snyder, Executive Producer
Charlene Harris, Author

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Unsung Heroes: Tournament of TERROR!! - 10/26/2018 - UH086

Fri, 26 Oct 2018 07:22:18 -0600

SPOOKTACULAR BRACKETS, BABY!! Halloween is around the corner, and Unsung Heroes had a TOURNAMENT OF TERROR!! There were tales of frights & fears! And our ghoulish heroes discussed favorite costumes, gore versus suspense, and used the brackets to determine the ULTIMATE SCARY MOVIE!

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Batman: The Animated Series 25th Anniversary - ZOH @ NYCC 2018 - ZOH067

Mon, 22 Oct 2018 10:54:58 -0600

I am vengeance! I am the night! I am Batman! What an honor it was to sit with the creators and actors from one of the most influential and impactful shows on television, BATMAN: The Animated Series, for their upcoming 25th Anniversary Remaster and Documentary. In this episode, I sat with:

Producers Bruce Timm and Eric Radomski
Loren Lester, Voice of Robin/Nightwing
Diane Pershing, Voice of Poison Ivy
Tara Strong, Voice of Batgirl/Barbara Gordon
Kevin Conroy, Voice of Batman

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Unsung Heroes: I Love the MID 90s! - 10/18/2018 - UH085

Fri, 19 Oct 2018 09:42:19 -0600

ONLY 90s KIDS WILL BLAHBLAHBLAH! #JonahHill's MID90s is about to be released, so the latest #UnsungHeroes was all about the middle of the 90s, LITERALLY! 1995 was a year that Millenial, Gen-X, Xennial(?) heroes discussed everything from OJ to Toy Story to (TV announcer voice) ALL THE 1995 HITS FROM KCI & JOJO, TLC, HOOTIE & THE BLOWFISH, ENYA... (songs scroll up on screen) ON NOW THAT'S WHAT I CALL 1995!!

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Star Trek: DISCOVERY - ZOH @ NYCC 2018 - ZOH066

Mon, 15 Oct 2018 19:37:25 -0600

SPACE, THE FINAL FRONTIER! The first #ZOH episode from New York Comic Con is all about #StarTrek Discovery! I was lucky enough to sit down with the cast and creators of the show: Sonequa Martin-Green, Doug Jones, Mary Wiseman, Mary Chieffo, Wilson Cruz, Anthony Rapp, Shazad Latif, Anson Mount, Ethan Peck, and Executive Producers Alex Kurtzman & Heather Kadin. Obligatory sound quality disclaimers!

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Unsung Heroes: SPOCKTOBER - 10/11/2018 - UH084

Fri, 12 Oct 2018 15:42:34 -0600

LIVE LONG AND PROSPER! In honor or #Spocktober, this edition on #UnsungHeroes all about #StarTrek! Our Creek/Cave Heroes told us all about *their* Star Trek, their favorite piece of Trek Tech, and BOLDLY GOING INTO OUTERSPACE! Some had better plans than others.

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Unsung Heroes: THE FALL OF TV - 9/27/2018 - UH083

Fri, 28 Sep 2018 05:49:22 -0600

COUCH POTATO POWER! This edition of #UnsungHeroes was all about #MustSeeTv, #TGIF, and Saturday Morning Cartoons! Our heroes talk about their golden ages of TV and together formed the ULTIMATE PRIMETIME LINE-UP!

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Unsung Heroes: LIVE FROM NEW YORK! - 9/20/2018 - UH082

Fri, 21 Sep 2018 08:02:45 -0600

LIVE FROM NEW YORK! It's #UnsungHeroes! This ep was all about SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE! Our heroes discussed their fav casts, sketches, and how everyone's aunt thinks "You should totally be on SNL!"

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Unsung Heroes: HUNTING TRIP - 8/13/2018 - UH081

Fri, 14 Sep 2018 09:38:38 -0600

THERE’S SOMETHING OUT THERE WAITING FOR US... It’s the next #UnsungHeroes! In honor of the new #Predator movie, we went on a hunting trip! But this hunt is all about #COLLECTIONS! Our heroes discussed "hunting" chickens, Mike Tyson's autographed boxing gloves, OJ Simpson stories, and the DANNY GLOVER CINEMATIC UNIVERSE!

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Unsung Heroes: IRON FIST-ing - 9/6/2018 - UH080

Fri, 07 Sep 2018 11:33:53 -0600

EVERYBODY WAS KUNG FU FIGHTING! On the latest episode of #UnsungHeroes, we had a #KUMITE of Martial Arts movies! Our heroes Creek Heroes decided the ultimate fighting flick and told tales of their own martial fighting prowess! Some even SHOWED OFF THEIR MOVES!

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Unsung Heroes TO THE EXTREME! - 8/30/2018 - UH079

Fri, 31 Aug 2018 06:17:48 -0600

SHRED THE GNAR! We got EXTREME on the latest #UnsungHeroes! Extreme sports that is. Our creek dwelling heroes discussed their favorite skate, board, and surf flicks, their own tales of shredding and failing, and Mike declares Gleaming the Cube as THE BEST MOVIE OF ALL TIME!

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CRAZY RICH Unsung Heroes! - 08/24/2018 - UH078

Fri, 24 Aug 2018 09:29:57 -0600

WHO WANT'S TO BE A METAPHORICAL MILLIONAIRE! On the latest edition of #UnsungHeroes, we find out what happens when you give a bunch of comedians a MILLION DOLLARS! The answers will shock you with their mediocrity, sensible whimsy, and character-revealing TRUTH!

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Unsung Heroes: SUMMER SEMESTER - 8/16/2018 - UH077

Fri, 17 Aug 2018 10:00:00 -0600

LOOK AT THE FANCY COLLEGE BOY! On the latest #UnsungHeroes, we listened to your wildest college stories and broke out the brackets to determine the ULTIMATE COLLEGE MOVIE!! Are you a member of the OLD SCHOOL? Or do you live in an ANIMAL HOUSE? Listen and find out!

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Unsung Heroes: ROAD TRIP TALES - 08/09/2018 - UH076

Fri, 10 Aug 2018 10:22:06 -0600

HOLIDAY ROOOAAAAD!! On the latest edition of #UnsungHeroes, we break out the brackets to determine the ULTIMATE ROAD TRIP MOVIE! So many hot competitors in the tournament! Did your fav make the cut? Also our heroes told tales of family road trips and life on the nations highways! ... Sort of. Listen in!

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Unsung Heroes: HOMETOWN HEROES - 7/26/2018 - UH075

Fri, 27 Jul 2018 15:27:06 -0600

MAMA, I'M COMIN' HOME! On the latest episode of #UnsungHeroes, we talked about our HOMETOWNS! Our guests talked about having a home town built by drugs, abandoned sex resorts, and actively taunting the DC Sniper!!

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ONE SHOT CITY: Hangover from Hell (Pilot) - OSC000

Mon, 16 Jul 2018 10:41:30 -0600

ONE SHOT CITY is an actual-play D&D 5th Edition podcast set in the realm's largest kingdom, a fantasy version of New York City. The Kindgom is sprawled over 5 large islands, The Isle of Spires (Manhattan), Kingsland (Brooklyn), Regalia (Queens), The Northlands (The Bronx), and Stah'tuan (Staton Island). Each episode, our Dungeon Master MIKE MERCADAL invites NYC-based comedians, improvisers, and actors to take part in unique self contained adventures drawn heavily from pop-culture. Based out of a tavern in Regalia, THE CREEK AND THE CAVE, each adventure will serve as a piece of a llarger story to build out the world of ONE SHOT CITY!

Our pilot episode stars Brian Mackay as SQWENKS, the Gnome Warlock, John Smith as VIRGIL, the Tiefling Fighter, and Grant Lindahl as ZIGGY SQUIDD, the Human Bard. Our adventurers find themselves locked up after a wild, blackout night. With the help of a Ratfolk Rogue, they have to find their way through One Shot City's seemingly infinite underground tunnels to freedom!

Unsung Heroes: BLOCKBUSTER BUSTER! - 7/12/2018 - UH074

Fri, 13 Jul 2018 09:59:25 -0600

ONE BLOCKBUSTER TO RULE THEM ALL! On the latest edition of #UnsungHeroes, our heroes determined the Ultimate Blockbuster by way of the almighty brackets! We discussed what defines a blockbuster movie, reminisced about Blockbuster Video, and got SUPER COMPETITIVE!

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Unsung Heroes: HAPPY BIRTHDAY, AMERICA! - 7/5/2018 - UH073

Fri, 06 Jul 2018 18:35:41 -0600

BLOW OUT THE CANDLES AND MAKE A WISH! This past week saw both the USofA and host Mike Mercadal celebrating their birthdays! In honor of these honorable occasions, we invited our heroes to celebrate ALL our birthdays! We discussed our best birthdays, worst presents, and really nailed down the rules for giving the PERFECT birthday gift!

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Unsung Heroes: COMEBACK - 6/28/2018 - UH072

Fri, 29 Jun 2018 07:35:06 -0600

LIKE A PHOENIX RISING FROM THE ASHES! After a week off, #Unsung Heroes is BACK, and we're talking about the greatest COMEBACKS of all time! In the case of @ZeroesOnHeroes, that means Best sequels, clap backs to insults, and all the nostalgia that's due for a COMEBACK!

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Unsung Heroes: DINO DESTRUCTION - 6/14/2018 - UH071

Fri, 15 Jun 2018 20:02:30 -0600

EVERYBODY WALK THE DINOSAUR!! In honor of the latest installment in the #JurassicPark series, this episode on #UnsungHeroes was all about #dinosaurs and #themeparks! Listen as our heroes tell us all about being dinosaur kids, the vomit rides, and the legend of #ActionPark!!

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Unsung Heroes: PIXAR POWER - 6/8/2018 - UH070

Fri, 08 Jun 2018 12:05:30 -0600

BE INCREDIBLE!! On this edition of #UnsungHeroes, in honor of The Incredibles 2, we talk all things #PIXAR! Our heroes tell us all about their favorite movies, crying HARD at cartoons, and reimagine classic films with PIXAR makeovers!

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KYLE KATARN with Dominic Fogarty

Mon, 04 Jun 2018 14:25:43 -0600

DARK FORCES JEDI KNIGHT JEDI OUTCAST ETC!! On the latest edition of #ZoH, Mike welcomes back the hilarious comedian DOMINIC FOGARTY (@dom_foggers) to discuss Star Wars deep cut, KYLE KATARN! The guys discuss Light side vs. Dark side, why #twitch is a thing, and the joy of "living" in the #StarWars universe!

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Unsung Heroes: I <3 NEW YORK - 5/31/2018 - UH069

Fri, 01 Jun 2018 07:17:50 -0600

IN A NEW YORK MINUTE! OOooOOOOHH!! On the latest edition of #UnsungHeroes, Mike celebrates his 5th anniversary in NYC, by BREAKING OUT THE BRACKETS, BABY! Listen in as our heroes determine the most New York movie of all time! Was it Ghostbusters, When Harry Met Sally, Ninja Turtles, Home Alone 2, yada yadda yada?!

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Unsung Heroes: FLYING SOLO! - 5/24/2018 - UH068

Fri, 25 May 2018 07:09:55 -0600

DON'T GET COCKY!! On this edition of #UnsungHeroes, we asked our heroes to tell us all about "flying #SOLO", and things went OFF. THE. RAILS. But in the best way! Our guests bared all and told us their best break-up stories, saddest break-up songs, and "WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE STAR WARS CHARACTER?!"

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JENNY SLATE with Lizzy Cassidy - ZOH064

Tue, 22 May 2018 10:02:44 -0600

CONFIDENTLY SILLY! On this edition, Mike sits down with the very funny LIZZY CASSIDY to discuss her comedy hero JENNY SLATE! They discuss finding comfort in being silly on stage, Lizzy's love of OBVIOUS CHILD, and the odd NYC gang war that is Improv vs. Stand-up!

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Unsung ANTI-Heroes! - 5/16/2018 - UH067

Fri, 18 May 2018 14:18:17 -0600

IT'S GOOD TO BE BAD! On the latest edition of #UnsungHeroes, we take a walk on the Dark Side! Our heroes tell us all about their favorite villains, what makes and anti-hero, and personal stories of doing bad for the GREATER GOOD!

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PRINCESS LEIA with Patrick Hastie - ZOH063

Mon, 14 May 2018 10:22:12 -0600

THE FORCE WILL BE WITH US, ALWAYS! On this episode of #ZoH, Mike sits down with the hilarious PATRICK HASTIE to discuss PRINCESS LEIA! The guys discuss our heroes of history, the morality of Star Wars, and Princess Leia's embodiment of action for a greater cause!

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Unsung Heroes: SITCOM SHOWDOWN! - 5/10/2018 - UH066

Fri, 11 May 2018 09:47:30 -0600

LAUGH TRACKS AND THEME SONGS AND GUEST STARS, OH MY! The latest edition of #UnsungHeroes pitted our heroes’ favorite TV sitcoms against each other to crown the TRUE CHAMPION OF SITCOMS! If you’ve ever wanted to hear people express true passion about Living Single, THIS IS THE EPISODE FOR YOU!

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DOCTOR STRANGE with Carlos Delgado and Tyler Richardson

Mon, 07 May 2018 15:22:51 -0600

LOOK ME IN THE EYE OF AGAMOTTO!! On the latest #ZOH, Mike sits down with Hilarious comedians and true Marvel nerds, Carlos Delgado (@cevichepapi) and Tyler Richardson (@Ty1erRichardson) to discuss Carlos' Marvel MVP DOCTOR STRANGE! Hot on the heels of Avengers INFINTY WAR, the guys talk MAJOR SPOILERS, Steve Ditko being inspired by psychadelics, and EVEN MORE MAJOR INFINITY WAR SPOILERS!

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Unsung Heroes: WESTWORLD WIDE - 5/3/2018 - UH065

Fri, 04 May 2018 18:28:57 -0600

BRING YOURSELF ONLINE! On the latest edition of #UnsungHeroes, it was all about cowboy robots and the wild west adventure that is #WESTWORLD! We heard our heroes' favorite robot uprisings, altenate "worlds" they'd love to visit, and a story about gun-fight reenactments in Tombstone, Arizona, that BLEW OUR FRIGGIN' MINDS!!

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COMMANDER SHEPARD with AJ Thompson - ZOH061

Mon, 30 Apr 2018 14:34:40 -0600

HERO OF THE CITADEL! On the latest edition of Zeroes on Heroes, Mike sits down with the hilarious comedian AJ THOMPSON to discuss our first video game hero, COMMANDER SHEPARD from the MASS EFFECT series! The guys discuss the hurdles of telling an interactive story, Paragon vs Renegade, and dive deep into the art of agency in video games!

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Unsung Heroes: POWER GLOVE - 4/26/2018- UH064

Fri, 27 Apr 2018 12:47:33 -0600

THANOS DEMANDS YOUR... APPLAUSE!! On this edition of #UnsungHeroes, we discuss the culmination of 10 YEARS of the @Marvel Cinematic Universe! Our heroes give us their thoughts on their favorite #MCU moments, give us FAKE #InfinityWar Spoilers, and tell us how they personally have progressed in the last decade!

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MADONNA with Elise Edwards - ZOH060

Tue, 24 Apr 2018 11:00:00 -0600

EXPRESS YOURSELF!! On the latest #ZeroesonHeroes, Mike Mercadal sits down with Actress and Comedian ELISE EDWARDS to disc the Material Girl Herself, MADONNA! From her Michigan roots to world-fame and superstardom, They discuss Madonna's incredible musicianship, her ability to completely redefine herself over and over, and her time in a New York City that is ENTIRELY ALIEN TO THE ONE THAT EXISTS TODAY!

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Unsung Heroes: I AM THE LAW - 4/19/2018

Fri, 20 Apr 2018 16:42:48 -0600

BREAKING THE LAW! BREAKING THE LAW! In honor of the New Super Troopers 2 and #420, the latest #UnsungHeroes is all about The Long Arm of the Law! Our heroes discussed their favorite buddy cop movies, told incredible stories of run-ins with law enforcement, and committed LITERAL CRIMES ON MIC!

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SLY STALLONE with Elvis "Doc" Duran - ZOH059

Wed, 18 Apr 2018 08:47:30 -0600

WE'RE GOING OVER THE TOP! On the latest edition of #ZeroesOnHeroes, Mike sits down with #UnsungHeroes favorite and hilarious comedian, Elvis "Doc" Duran, to discuss his hero, SYLVESTER STALLONE! The guys discuss Sly's Baddassery, his self-made boot-straps career, and how for a period of time EVERYONE WAS ARM WRESTLING!!

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Unsung Heroes: ROCK SOLID - 4/12/2018

Fri, 13 Apr 2018 11:11:09 -0600

IF YOU SMELL... WHAT THE ROCK IS COOKIN’!?!? In honor of the upcoming movie RAMPAGE and Wrestlemania fresh in our memories, this edition of Unsung Heroes is all about DWAYNE “THE ROCK” JOHNSON! We discuss our favorite Rock movies, incredible tales of professional wrestling's history, and we cut promos as we emulate THE MOST ELECTRIFYING MAN IN SPORTS ENTERTAINMENT!!

Unsung Heroes is a live show brought to you by ZEROES ON HEROES hosts Mike Mercadal and Will Watkins. We record live, at the Creek and the Cave in Long Island City, New York every Thursday. We put out an open invitation to any would be Heroes to join us on stage for a 5 minute display of their super talents.

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Unsung Heroes: SPRING BREAK DOWN! - 4/5/2018

Fri, 06 Apr 2018 15:45:35 -0600

SPRING BREAAAAK! On the latest edition of Unsung Heroes, we discussed the honored tradition of student debauchery! In this episode, we heard tales of poor-people's Spring Break plans, getting white-girl-wasted and/or arrested, and we talk to someone who ACTUALLY WENT TO ONE OF THOSE MTV SPRING BREAK THINGS!!

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Unsung Heroes: READY PLAYER ONE - 3/29/2018

Fri, 30 Mar 2018 16:51:32 -0600

A NEW CHALLENGER APPROACHES! In honor of the release of Ready Player One, this edition of #UnsungHeroes is all about Video Games! Our heroes join us to tell us all about their favorite games/consoles, which power-up they want IRL, and arcades of days-gone-by!

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Unsung Heroes: SWEET 16 CANDLES! - 3/21/2018

Fri, 23 Mar 2018 16:45:43 -0600

TEEN (movie) TITANS!! On the latest edition of Unsung Heroes, we had a March Madness inspired tournament of teen comedies! Did your favorite declare victory? LISTEN AND FIND OUT!

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MICK FOLEY with John Rosenberger - ZOH057

Tue, 20 Mar 2018 13:45:04 -0600

HAVE A NICE DAY!! In this episode, Zeroes on Heroes was glad to welcome resident wrestling expert/all-around hilarious guy, JOHN ROSENBERGER to discuss his hero MICK FOLEY! The guys discussed our Hero of the Day, the many faces of Mick Foley, and compared the hierarchy of wrestling to the hierarchy of comedy. It's closer than you'd think!

ZEROES ON HEROES follows the quest of our intrepid hosts, Mike and Will, to interview funny and interesting people about their heroes. In diving into our guests' admiration, respect, and inspiration drawn from their heroes, from any realm of culture, we learn about them and ourselves.

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Unsung Heroes: THE LUCK O'THE IRISH! - 3/15/2018

Fri, 16 Mar 2018 16:32:47 -0600

DO YOU FEEL LUCKY, PUNK!? In honor of St. Patrick's Day, this edition of #UnsungHeroes is all about LUCK! Good luck, bad luck; it's all about perspective. Listen as our heroes teach us a thing or two about what makes them lucky!

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JIM GAFFIGAN with Josh Carter - ZOH056

Mon, 12 Mar 2018 09:39:17 -0600

BEYOND THE PALE! On the latest episode of #ZeroesonHeroes, we welcome hilarious comedian JOSH CARTER (@goshcarter) to tell us all about his comedy hero JIM GAFFIGAN! The guys discuss Josh's unusual school life, pay their respects to BARRY CRIMMINS, and love everything about JIM GAFFIGAN! We also got invaded by cats in the new Creak Media Studios!

Watch the Jim Gaffigan Show!

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Unsung Heroes: REALITY BITES - 3/8/2018

Fri, 09 Mar 2018 09:30:58 -0600

WILL YOU ACCEPT THIS ROSE?! On the latest edition of Unsung Heroes, we welcomed all Bachelors and Bachelorettes, Big Brothers, Bad Girl's Club members, American Idols, and all manner people who live in the Real World! We're talking reality shows, baby! We discussed everything from Top Chef to Pawn Stars, House Hunters to My Strange Addiction, and why Solitary was UNDERAPPRECIATED IN ITS TIME!

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Unsung Heroes: BEST BEST PICTURE! - 3/1/2018

Fri, 02 Mar 2018 16:17:41 -0600

AND THE OSCAR GOES TO! On the latest edition of Unsung Heroes, we crown the BEST BEST PICTURE of the millenium... so far! We invited our Creek Heroes to come on and choose the winners of our tournament where pitted all the Best Picture Oscar winners of the 2000s against each other! BRACKETS, BABY!! We also asked them their thoughts on this years Oscars and made up some Oscar categories we'd totally kick ass at!

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Unsung Heroes: GAME NIGHT!

Sat, 24 Feb 2018 08:42:23 -0600

YAHTZEE!! On the latest edition of #UnsungHeroes, we flip over your Monopoly board, put your left hand on green, and take the physical challenge because you’re in Jeopardy! We discussed our favorite board games, party games, and which game shows we would TOTALLY KICK ASS AT!!

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Unsung Heroes: BLACK PANTHER PARTY - 2/15/2018

Fri, 16 Feb 2018 10:43:24 -0600

RAISE A FIST!! In this edition of #UnsungHeroes, we welcome guest host A.J. THOMPSON as we discuss the new Black Panther movie, our favorite black actors/filmmakers, and hear the real stories of Heroes of Color!!

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Unsung Heroes: Rom/Commandos - 2/8/2018

Sat, 10 Feb 2018 07:34:30 -0600

LOVE IS IN THE AIR!! Or at least in the movies. The latest edition of Unsung Heroes was a celebration of our favorite romantic comedies, our personal moments love failures (and some successes!), and we managed it all without crying over our Valentine’s plans!

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Unsung Heroes: STUPOR BOWL! - 2/1/2018

Sat, 03 Feb 2018 12:18:36 -0600

THE SPIRIT OF COMPETITION! As the Big Game approaches, Unsung Heroes thinks back to our favorite stories of striving for the best and beating the crap out of all you opponents!! We invited our heroes to share stories of their competitive victories, overcoming their biggest challenges, and made them do dumb internet challenge memes!

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Unsung Heroes: HOME ALONE! - 1/25/2018

Tue, 30 Jan 2018 09:00:00 -0600

THE CHEESE STANDS ALONE! Mike is out this week and, in lieu of having a guest cohost, Will is all by himself! So we invited our basement heroes to tell us about their favorite solo artists, rogue agents, or that time they yelled “I work alone, Dammit!”

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Unsung Heroes: THIS IS A HEIST! - 1/18/2018

Fri, 19 Jan 2018 09:41:52 -0600

STICK 'EM UP!! On the latest edition of #UnsungHeroes, we're getting our crew together, looking over some schematics, and we're talking all about our favorite heists! Whether it's about completing an Impossible Mission or going National on a quest for treasure, our heroes told us about their favorite tales of criminal Rube-Goldberg-ing! Some even CONFESSED TO THEIR OWN CRIMES!!

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Unsung Heroes: DO-OVER! - 1/16/2018

Tue, 16 Jan 2018 11:52:18 -0600

WE'RE DOIN' IT AGAIN AND AGAIN AND AGAIN! On the latest edition of Unsung Heroes, we talk all about Reboots, Remixes, Redo-s, and Reinventions! With Mike out of town, we also welcome very special guest host, SARAH KENNEDY (@SarahKomedy)!

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Unsung Heroes: SEARCH FOR A SILVER LINING (2017 Edition) - 12/28/2017

Fri, 29 Dec 2017 09:04:25 -0600

ALWAYS LOOK ON THE BRIGHT SIDE OF LIFE! We can all agree that 2017 was a total trainwreck. So for our year-in-review edition, we decided to focus on all the good things that befell us this year! From our favorite flicks and TV shows to pride in our personal accomplishments to how well we all did keeping it clean for that Indiana family that had their kids with them in the audience, MARVEL AT HOW AWESOME OUR GROUP OF CREEK-DWELLING HEROES DID IN 2017!

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Unsung Heroes SAVES CHRISTMAS! - 12/21/2017

Fri, 22 Dec 2017 06:39:05 -0600

MERRY CHRISTMAS, YA FLITHY ANIMAL!! The latest edition on #UnsungHeroes with filled with so much Christmas cheer! Thank y U so much to all of our heroes who shared their favorite Holiday flicks, memories of presents past, and we even did some caroling!!

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Unsung Heroes: STAR WARS SPECIAL - 12/14/2017

Fri, 15 Dec 2017 10:25:11 -0600

MAY THE FORCE BE WITH YOU! On the latest edition of #UnsungHeroes, our heroes dive into their thoughts on all things #StarWars! From the prequels to the sequels and everything in between! And best of all, NO (real) SPOILERS!

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Unsung Heroes: GOOD BAD - 12/8/2017

Fri, 08 Dec 2017 11:58:28 -0600

WE SHOULD KNOW BETTER! This edition #UnsungHeroes finds our guests telling us all about the stuff they love even though they know it's garbage, stuff they loved as kids that don't hold up, and all their guilty pleasures!

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Unsung Heroes: DIRECTOR'S CUT - 11/30/2017

Fri, 01 Dec 2017 10:23:12 -0600

AAAAND... ACTION!! On this edition of #UnsungHeroes, we talked all about our favorite directors! Our heroes covered everything from Spielberg to Tarantino to Kurosawa. And they even told us about their current directorial projects that are not at all fictional or stupid! Aaaaand... CUT!

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STEWART LEE with Nasser Khan - ZOH056

Mon, 20 Nov 2017 11:25:27 -0600

COMEDY VEHICLE! In this edition of #ZOH, we welcome the hilarious NASSER KHAN (@nassercomedy) to tell us all about his hero, STEWART LEE! The guys sit down and discuss being inspired by the Brits, a deep-dive into comedy identity, and hosts CAN'T GET OUR GD NAMES RIGHT!

Stewart Lee's Comedy Vehicle - https://www.netflix.com/title/80065128

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Unsung Heroes: UNITE! - 11/16/2017

Fri, 17 Nov 2017 08:23:19 -0600

COME TOGETHER! What a fun night back at #UnsungHeroes! What started out as an attempt to hear our heroes thoughts on Justice League devolved into everyone talking about their Thanksgiving family traditions and MUST-HAVE Thanksgiving foods! Listen in as we get "MEH" about JL and get horny for food. WARNING: DO NOT LISTEN IF YOU'RE HUNGRY!

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MARGARET ATWOOD with Toby Nelson - ZOH054

Tue, 14 Nov 2017 09:58:47 -0600

ALWAYS THE HANDMAID. NEVER THE TALE! This edition of ZOH features hilarious comedian and actress, Toby Nelson (@awyastark), sharing her love for author and Canadian, MARGARET ATWOOD! In this episode, we discuss speculative fiction vs. science fiction, powerful female characters, and voracious reading apetittes!

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Unsung Heroes: THOR'S-Day - 11/2/2017

Fri, 03 Nov 2017 06:44:30 -0600

PUT THE HAMMER DOWN!! What an amazing night at Unsung Heroes! Our heroes invoke the power of the gods as they tell us about their favorite gods of mysticism and mythology, claim dominion as gods of... whatever, and tell us all about how much they want to see Thor: Ragnarok!

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LAIRD HAMILTON with Dave Kinney - ZOH053

Tue, 24 Oct 2017 16:08:50 -0600

IT'S THE BIG KAHUNA! On the latest episode of #ZOH, we had a fantastic time talk with hilarious comedian and surf enthusiast, DAVE KINNEY (@DavidKinney), about his surf god hero LAIRD HAMILTON! The guys talked about Laird's weird salt water birth, Dave's humble florida surf origins, and discuss THE BIGGEST WAVES IN THE WORLD!!

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Unsung Heroes: STRANGEST THINGS (What About, Barb?) - 10/19/2017

Fri, 20 Oct 2017 10:15:00 -0600

LEGGO MY EGGO!! On this edition of #UnsungHeroes, we go to the UPSIDE DOWN! Our heroes tell us all about their favorite characters, their season 2 conspiracy theories, and stories of their own kid, bicycle gangs!

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TOM PETTY with Max Boyajian - ZOH052

Tue, 17 Oct 2017 08:19:46 -0600

DON'T DO ME LIKE THAT! This edition of #ZOH has Comedian and avid cyclist, MAX BOYALIAN (@pukeandgarbage), to tell us all about his hero, TOM PETTY! The guys discuss Florida weirdness, chill rednecks, and just, like, enjoy the shit out of Tom Petty, man. RIP

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Unsung Heroes: ROCKTOBER! - 10/12/2017

Fri, 13 Oct 2017 08:58:52 -0600

I WANNA ROCK!!! We had a headbanging, hard-rocking, guitar solo-hreading good time on the latest #UNSUNGHEROES! Listen on as our heroes told us all about their best concert experiences, personal rock star moments, and DODGE ALL LICENSING ISSUES BY DECLARING FAIR USE ON ALL THE RANDOM MUSIC WE USED!

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R.E.M. with Will Lopez - ZOH051

Mon, 09 Oct 2017 10:23:35 -0600

WHAT'S YOUR FREQUENCY, KENNETH!? On the latest edition of #ZOH, Mike and Will are joined by comedian/rock band front man, WILL LOPEZ! He unloads his love and inspiration for alt-rock heroes, #REM. The guys discuss rock inspiration and MTV, the comedy vs music dilemma, how your entire life can change from hearing one song, and Will debuts his new band's unreleased single!! Stay tuned until the credits, Marvel-style!

Be sure to look out for Stardust One's new album: facebook.com/stardustoneband

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CAPTAIN BENJAMIN SISKO with Adam Sokol - ZOH051

Mon, 02 Oct 2017 10:00:00 -0600

TO BOLDLY GO! The latest edition of #ZOH finds us deep in the final frontier. Comedian and "guy who likes #StarTrek", ADAM SOKOL joins us to talk all about the most bad ass of Star Fleet captains, BENJAMIN SISKO! We discuss the many Trek iterations, Deep Space 9's "Norm", and Riker and Picard getting weird in the Holodeck!

Read Adam's musings on GOOD TREK / BAD TREK: https://goodtrekbadtrek.tumblr.com/

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Unsung Heroes: TOUCHDOWN TALES - 9/28/2017

Fri, 29 Sep 2017 10:46:27 -0600

ARE YOU READY FOR SOME FOOTBALL.... movies?!! Football season is upon us, and we wanted to pit our favorite football flicks against each other in a showdown deteremined by our heroes! Special guest host, DAVE KINNEY (@davidkinney / @SavingThePhins), to help Mike referree! Did your favorite tale of gridiron glory make the cut. Listen and find out!

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UnsungHeroes: UNDER THE RADAR - 9/21/2017

Fri, 22 Sep 2017 10:00:00 -0600

YOU SEEN THIS? YOU HEAR ABOUT THIS?! Grab your note-taking devices, because the recommendations are coming at you FAST in this edition of UNSUNG HEROES. You're gonna want to write down all these amazing suggestions of movies, TV shows, and bands our heroes dropped on us. We discussed everything from true historical secret events, movies that don't get enough love, and our heroes' hidden talents on display!

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BATMAN with Jordan Brady - ZOH050

Mon, 18 Sep 2017 10:41:07 -0600

I AM THE NIGHT!! Huge thanks to Director/Comedian/Dope Dude, JORDAN BRADY (@DirJordanBrady), for joining us on the lastest edition of Zeroes on Heroes! In this episode, the guys discuss Jordan's new documentary, I AM BATTLE COMIC, the Batman/Bruce Wayne duality, and an ASTONISHINGLY GOOD ADAM WEST IMPRESSION!

Checkout I am Battle Comic on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/movie/i-am-battle-comic/id1248068143

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Unsung Heroes: SCHOOL DAZE - 9/14/2017

Fri, 15 Sep 2017 11:20:28 -0600

SCHOOL'S OUT FOR-EVAH!! What an inspiring and truly nostalgic look back at our favorite fictional school days from TV and film. Huge thanks to all of our heroes for also regaling us with their own personal tales of highschool heroics.

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ONE PUNCH MAN with Eli Yudin - ZOH049

Mon, 11 Sep 2017 10:39:02 -0600

WANPAAAA!! The latest edition features hilrious comedian, ELI YUDIN (@eliyudin), teling us all about the ONE PUNCH MAN himself, SAITAMA! Eli sits down with Mike and Will to tell us all about his background studying animation, love of ridiculous displays of power, and HOW HILARIOUS THIS SHOW ACTUALLY IS!

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Unsung Heroes: DOG DAYS of SUMMER - 9/7/2017

Fri, 08 Sep 2017 09:57:35 -0600

WHO'S A GOOD BOY/GIRL!? All of our guests were! What a fine time we had on the latest edition of Unsung Heroes. We invited our heroes to tell us all about their favorite famous pooches! We discussed Movie dogs, TV dogs, cartoon dogs, and even our guests own personal dogs, who were all the BESTEST GOOD BOY/GIRL!

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Unsung Heroes: The FANTASY Fantasy Draft 2017 - 8/31/2017

Fri, 01 Sep 2017 09:57:01 -0600

IS THIS JUST FANTASY!? On the latest edition of UNSUNG HEROES, we welcomed out heroes to draft one character from any Fantasy world to be part of our Unsung Heroes FANTASY Fantasy team. In this episode, we also learn that our heroes have no idea how to follow directions. We discussed the validity of Star Wars as "fantasy," We come up with distrubing team name ideas, and MIKE IS A BIG HAIRY TURD!

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BEOWULF w/Alex Murray - ZOH048

Mon, 21 Aug 2017 10:00:00 -0600

GLORY, BITCHES! On the latest edition of ZOH, Mike flies solo and welcomes Comedian/Actor/Musician, ALEX MURRAY! Alex regales us with his hilarious take on BEOWULF. The guys discuss ancient legends, monsters that are really just alligators, and THEY EVEN WROTE A SONG! Stay tuned to the end to listen into the improvised Grendel jam!

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Unsung DEFENDERS! - 8/17/2017

Fri, 18 Aug 2017 11:47:09 -0600

DEFENDERS! D'ASSEMBLE! I honor of the release of Marvel's DEFENDERS on Netflix, the latest edition of UNSUNG HEROES got super defensive! ... wait, that's... Whatever. Our heroes discussed stories of coming to the aid of strangers, awkard and creepy white-knighting, and a story about slinging muffins NOT TO BE MISSED!!

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Camp Unsung Heroes: SALUTE OUR SHORTS! - 8/10/2017

Fri, 11 Aug 2017 08:23:39 -0600

GET IT RIGHT, OR PAY THE PRICE, BUDNICK! Oh, man! This was a hot one! On this edition of Unsung Heroes, we dive back into the wonderous memories of SUMMER CAMP! In honor of Wet Hot American Summer: Ten Years Later, our heroes told stories of sexual discovery, poision ivy nightmares, and racially segregated Captain Planet camp!

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Unsung Heroes: KING STEPHEN

Fri, 04 Aug 2017 15:22:37 -0600

I DON'T WANT TO BE BURIED IN A PET CEMETARY! In honor of the upcoming #DARKTOWER and #IT films, this edition of Unsung Heroes is all about the Master of Horror himself, STEPHEN KING! our heroes discussed the EXPANSIVE catalog of his work, personal fears, and some of our guests NERDED OUT HARD!!

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Unsung Heroes: COMIC-CONference - 7/27/2017

Fri, 28 Jul 2017 10:07:21 -0600

THE SUMMIT OF NERDS IS OVER!! Our heroes broke down and sifted through the remains of SDCC! They talked favorite trailers, personal cosplay experiences, and WHY ISN'T ANYONE AS EXCITED ABOUT READY PLAYER ONE AS MIKE IS?!

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WAR for the RISE of the DAWN of the UNSUNG HEROES - 7/20/2017

Fri, 21 Jul 2017 10:16:39 -0600

YOU DAMN DIRTY APES!! In honor of the WAR FOR THE PLANET OF THE APES, we're talking all things monkey movies! Our heroes discussed The classic vs. current Apes movies, the Tim Burton/Mark Wahlburg debacle, and our Human/Primate connection!

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Unsung Heroes: WINTER IS COMING - 7/13/2017

Fri, 14 Jul 2017 10:37:13 -0600

VALAR MORGHULIS! With #GameofThrones making it's come back, we invited our Heroes to discuss all things Westeros! We talked House choices, Book people vs. Show people, and Incest... Way too much incest!

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Unsung Heroes: 'MERICA - 6/29/2017

Fri, 30 Jun 2017 10:58:59 -0600

OH BEAUTIFUL FOR SPACIOUS SKIES! 4th of July is just around the corner, we invited our basement-heroes to tell us their thoughts on 'MERICA! The highlights, the low-lights, The patriotic flicks, and repping you city over country were all discussed!! Listen, Subscribe, and Share!

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Unsung Heroes: MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE - 6/22/2017

Fri, 23 Jun 2017 09:45:32 -0600

AUTOBOTS, TRANSFORM AND ROLL OUT! This edition of Unsung Heroes was all about our favorite transforming robots, and our basement heroes did not disappoint. We discussed the Michael Bay flicks, personal transformations, and EVERYONE NEEDS TO GO SEE THE 1986 TRANFORMERS MOVIE RIGHT NOW!

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DR. ELLIE SATTLER with Nicki Wright - ZOH046

Mon, 19 Jun 2017 09:42:03 -0600

HOLD ON TO YA BUTTS! This edition of ZOH, we sit down with comedian Nicki Wright to discuss her gateway to becoming a dino-kid, DR. ELLIE SATTLER from Jurassic Park! Our zeroes discuss Nicki's badass raptor tattoo, weird religious arguments against dinosaurs, Laura Dern's ass-kicking portrayal of the ONLY PERSON DOING ANYTHING TO TURN THE DAMN POWER ON!

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Unsung Heroes: VACATION - 6/15/2017

Fri, 16 Jun 2017 11:37:04 -0600

HOLIDAY ROOOAAAAAAD! Summer's about to kick off, we talked all about VACATION! Our basement dwelling heroes join Mike and Will to discuss the National Lampoon Vacation flicks, their own dream travel destinations, and vacation success/horror stories! Also... Someone almost drowned on stage... Just listen.

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Unsung Heroes: CRUISE CONTROL w/ BRANDON REAM - 6/8/2017

Fri, 09 Jun 2017 14:12:08 -0600

WE CAN'T HANDLE THE TRUTH! On the latest Unsung Heroes, Brandon Ream (@Reamkore) joins Mike as Will is off slaying some Mummies! Speaking of... In honor of The Mummy, our fateful heroes dedicated the entire show to TOM CRUISE! We discussed impossible missions, legends, and ALL HAIL LORD XENU!!

Unsung Heroes is a live show brought to you by ZEROES ON HEROES hosts Mike Mercadal and Will Watkins. We record live, at the Creek and the Cave in Long Island City, New York. We put out an open invitation to any would be Heroes to join us for a 5 minute display of their super talents.

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Unsung Heroes: HEROINE ADDICTS - 6/1/2017

Sun, 04 Jun 2017 10:35:44 -0600

FEMALES ARE STRONG AS HELL! In honor of Wonder Woman, Mike and Will invited special guest host/Warrior Princess Sarah Kennedy (@cerak) to interview our basement heroes about their favorite nasty women from history and pop-culture, badass super heroines, and EVERYONE SAID SUPER NICE THINGS ABOUT THEIR MOMS!

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LOGEN NINEFINGERS with Justin Hill - ZOH045

Mon, 29 May 2017 13:37:09 -0600

OBEY THE FIRST LAW! This edition of Zeroes on Heroes, we welcome friend and comedian, JUSTIN HILL! The Pale Bear sits down with Mike and Will to tell us all about his hero, The Bloody-Nine himself, Logen Ninefingers. They discuss war stories, Lone-Wolfing, and the best sales pitch for THE FIRST LAW book series by Joe Abercrombie!

The Blade Itself by Joe Abercrombie

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Unsung Heroes: DEAD MEN TELL NO TALES - 5/25/2017

Fri, 26 May 2017 11:01:24 -0600

YO, HO, HO, AND A BOTTLE OF RUM! On this edition of #UnsungHeroes, our basement-dwelling Swash-Bucklers told us all about the favorite Pirates, both fictional and historical, plundering booty, and their own tales of adventure on the high seas.

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WEIRD AL with Kevin Froleiks - ZOH045

Mon, 22 May 2017 13:52:59 -0600

DARE TO BE STUPID! On this edition of ZOH, Mike sits down with Comedian and Musical Creator, KEVIN FROLEIKS, to worship at the musical genius of WEIRD AL YANKOVIC! Mike and Kevin discuss going through nerd-puberty, the genius of committing HARD, and how WEIRD AL DOES NOT AGE!

Follow Kevin Froleiks on twitter at @KevinFroleiks!
And check out GREAT FRONTIER: A POORLY RESEARCHED MUSICAL ABOUT LEWIS AND CLARK at The New York Theater Festival!

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Unsung Heroes: IT CAME FROM OUTER SPACE - 5/18/2017

Fri, 19 May 2017 11:49:32 -0600

BLEEP BLORP BOOP!! This edition of Unsung Heroes was truly OUT OF THE WORLD! Huge thanks to all our basement heroes who shared their favorite pop-culture aliens, UFO sightings, and INSANE CONSPIRACY THEORIES!

We want to give huge thanks special guests to Sam Rose (@SamCoryRose) & Brian Bahe (@Brian_Bahe) from The UFOlogy Podcast (@UFOlogyPodcast)!

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Unsung Heroes OF THE GALAXY Vol. 2 - 5/12/2017

Fri, 12 May 2017 20:27:39 -0600

WE ARE GROOT!! Listen as Mike and Will welcome our basement-dwelling HEROES at The Creek and the Cave in LIC, NYC, to discuss Guardians of the Galaxy, their own stories of rag tag teams overcoming obstacles, and crazy drunks who make every effort to ignore the format of the show!

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Unsung Heroes: THE LAST SAMURAI - 5/4/2017

Fri, 05 May 2017 09:52:22 -0600

MIKE IN THE LAND OF THE RISING SUN! Mike is back from he journey of self-discovery in far-off Japan! And he brought crazy flavored candy! Listen in as our basement-dwelling heroes tell Mike and Will all about their personal Japan stories, culture shock experiences, and a pixellated genitalia!

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Unsung Heroes: REEFER MADNESS - 4/20/2017

Fri, 21 Apr 2017 18:38:08 -0600

PUFF, PUFF, PASS! It's 420, Mike's still in Japan, and AJ Thompson is joining Will Watkins to talk about THE DEVIL'S LETTUCE!! Join our Unsung Heroes as they tell us tales of getting high, getting low, and getting the munchies!

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Unsung Heroes: LORD OF THE FLIES - 4/13/2017

Fri, 14 Apr 2017 14:16:49 -0600

LACKING ADULT SUPERVISION! Who will become LORD of the FLIES?!! Mike is off in Japan so Ajani Thompson is stepping in as cohost of #UnsungHeroes! Our basement-dwelling joined us to discuss summer jobs gone awry, an adventure in babysitting, and the time their friends were stranded on a deserted island and you killed a fat kid!

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Unsung Heroes: BACK to the MINORS - 4/6/2017

Fri, 07 Apr 2017 12:25:11 -0600

ROOT, ROOT-ROOT FOR THE HOME TEAM! It's the start of baseball season, and our basement-dwelling Heroes tell us all about their favorite baseball flicks, personal tales of baseball heroism, and that time that Doc Ellis pitched a perfect game while tripping balls on LSD!

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Unsung Heroes: In the MARCH of MADNESS -

Fri, 24 Mar 2017 11:31:52 -0600

WE'RE TALKIN' BAS-KET-BALL!~ We're smack in the middle of #MarchMadness, and Unsung Heroes is having a Basketball MOVIE Tournament! Special guest host, AJ Thompson, and Mike Mercadal, tasked our basement dwelling heroes with deciding the ultimate b-ball flick, and what they decided was the source of mighty debate. Listen to see who won!

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Unsung Heroes: LEPRECHAUN in the HOOD - 3/16/2017

Sat, 18 Mar 2017 06:39:30 -0600

THE LUCK OF THE IRISH! On the day before St.Patrick's Day our heroes gathered to tell us all some drinking stories, match mythical wish-granting creatures against each other, and discuss how the hell to turn a pot of gold into usable money!

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Unsung Heroes: KING OF ALL MONSTERS - 3/9/2017

Sat, 11 Mar 2017 12:58:58 -0600

KAIJU MAYHEM! In honor of the upcoming KONG: SKULL ISLAND, we're dedicating this show to all things MONSTEROUS! Giant Lizards and Monkeys and Robots, OH MY!

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Unsung Heroes: OLD MAN LOGAN - 3/2/2017

Sat, 04 Mar 2017 16:21:24 -0600

LISTEN, BUB! We here at Zeroes on Heroes are pumped for LOGAN! On this latest edition of Unsung Heroes, we talked all things Wolverine, X-Men, and some of our guests told us about the Old Man in their lives--aka their Dad!

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Using Heroes: OSCARS SPECIAL - 2/23/2017

Sun, 26 Feb 2017 08:53:42 -0600

YOU LIKE US! YOU REALLY LIKE US! The latest edition Unsung Heroes was all about the Oscars! Listen in as our basement heroes tell us all about film excellence, Oscar snubs, and they get rushed off the stage by a swelling crescendo!

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Unsung Heroes: ST. VALENTINE'S DAY MASSACRE - 2/16/2017

Tue, 21 Feb 2017 11:35:59 -0600

NO TIME FOR LOVE DR. JONES! On our Valentines show, we wanted to talk about GANGSTER MOVIES! So many funny, basement-dwelling heroes came out to the Creek to tell us all about their favorite Mobster flicks, Mafia myths, or a times they felt like a MADE MAN!

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Unsung Heroes: THE DARK KNIGHT FREEZES - 2/9/2017

Mon, 13 Feb 2017 09:10:48 -0600

GOTHAM WAS UNDER SIEGE BY WINTER! On a super snowy day in NYC, our heroes gathered to discuss all things #BATMAN!

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Unsung Heroes: GROUNDHOG DAY aka Live, Die, Repeat - 2/2/2017

Fri, 03 Feb 2017 10:35:48 -0600

The latest #UnsungHeroes landed on Groundhog Day, so WE WATCHED GROUNDHOG DAY! Listen in as we experimented with a live commentary recording. If you want to watch along, THEN PUT YOUR LITTLE HAND IN MINE!

Follow our Zeroes: @MikeMercadal & @WilliamAWatkins

BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER with Cathy Humes - ZOH043

Sat, 28 Jan 2017 19:32:40 -0600

SLAY!! ... but, you know, in a different context. ZEROES ON HEROES is back, and we invited the hilarious CATHY HUMES to be our special guest! In this edition of ZOH, Cathy brings to us tales of her love for BUFFY the Vampire Slayer! We discuss the looping around of 90s fashion, whether she's a Buffy or a Willow, and powerful female ass-kickers!

Follow Cathy Humes on twitter at @crappyfumes!
And check out PARK DOPE on Facebook - facebook.com/ParkDope

Follow our Zeroes: @MikeMercadal & @WilliamAWatkins

Unsung Heroes: FURY ROAD - 1/26/2017

Fri, 27 Jan 2017 05:17:26 -0600

IT"S THE END OF THE WORLD AS WE KNOW IT, AND WE FEEL FINE! In this edition of #UnsungHeroes, we learned about which pop culture apocalypse we're looking forward to MOST. Whether it's a Mad Max style battle for natural resources, murderous Terminators, or a Walking Dead style version of whack-a-mole, our heroes are ready to rock and roll. Grab your favorite bludgeoning tool!!

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Unsung Heroes: ROGUE NATION - 1/19/2017

Fri, 20 Jan 2017 12:35:27 -0600

WE'RE ALL DOOMED!!! But that doesn't mean we can't have any fun while the country does itself in! Unsung Heroes: ROGUE NATION was all about the state of the union, our favorite political and spy movies, and Mike and Will REALLY WANT ALL OF YOU TO WATCH THE MOVIE DAVE!!

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Unsung Heroes: ENTER THE FIST - 1/12/2017

Fri, 13 Jan 2017 14:00:37 -0600

[LOUD GRUNTING AND PUNCH SOUND EFFECTS]!! UNSUNG HEROES is coming at you again with FISTS A-FLYING in a celebration al all things FIGHTING! In this episode, our basement-dwelling heroes at the Creek and the Cave joined us to discuss their favorite movie fight-scenes, the majesty of Japanese professional wrestling, breakdance beefs, and apparently every comic is full of NERD RAGE!! HULK SMASH!!

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Unsung Heroes: YEAR ONE - 1/5/2017

Fri, 06 Jan 2017 09:03:39 -0600

NEW YEAR! NEW YOU! It's the first edition of UNSUNG HEROES for 2017, and we want to talk about ORIGIN STORIES! Our basement dwelling denizens tell us all about their favorite origin stories, their own personal origin story, but no one talked about X-Men Origins: Wolverine... Which we personally feel was a missed opportunity.

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UNSUNG HEROES Saves Christmas! - 12/22/2016

Sat, 24 Dec 2016 07:35:42 -0600

SEASON'S GREETINGS AND HAPPY HOLIDAYS!! On this edition of UNSUNG HEROES, Will Watkins is on assignment in the North Pole. Mike Mercadal welcomes comedian and friend of the show, A.J. THOMPSON (@AJtheHumorist). In this episode, we invited you to tell us all about their Christmas heroics. Our basement Heroes discuss step-dad hunting, Hanukkah is the Pepsi of holidays, and when Christmas falls out the back of a truck!

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UNSUNG HEROES: A Star Wars Story - 12/15/2016

Fri, 16 Dec 2016 18:16:06 -0600

A LONG TIME AGO GALAXY FAR, FAR AWAY!! This edition of Unsung Heroes is all about STAR WARS! Mike Mercadal & Will Watkins welcome our basement dwelling heroes to discuss John Williams's awesomeness, Wookiee anatomy, and getting your ass beat dressed as Darth Maul!

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UNSUNG HEROES: The Winter Soldier - 12/8/2016

Fri, 09 Dec 2016 10:42:00 -0600

This edition of UNSUNG HEROES found our basement dwelling heroes talking about New York opportunities, bad best friends, Marc Summers, and overcoming the very elements of nature!

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HARRY FLASHMAN with Dominic Fogarty - ZOH042

Mon, 05 Dec 2016 06:00:00 -0600

WHO DOESN"T WANT TO BE A GENTLEMAN ROGUE!? This edition of the ZEROES ON HEROES Podcast features the tales of HARRY FLASHMAN as our hosts sit down with comedian and proper gentleman DOMINIC FOGARTY. The guys discuss becoming a US citizen, British pop culture connections, and the Forrest Gump-ing of Harry Flashman.

Follow Dominic's comedy/fitness adeventures at @dom_foggers.

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UNSUNG HEROES: A New Hope - 12/1/2016

Fri, 02 Dec 2016 10:37:01 -0600

THE INAUGURAL EDITION OF UNSUNG HEROES IS UPON US!! Unsung Heroes is a live show brought to you by ZEROES ON HEROES hosts Mike Mercadal and Will Watkins. We record live, at the Creek and the Cave in Long Island City, New York. We put out an open invitation to any would be Heroes to join us for a 5 minute display of their super talents.

This week's theme was HERO vs. ANTI-HERO!

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SPIDER-MAN with Kevin Perry - ZOH041

Fri, 25 Nov 2016 09:45:44 -0600

WITH GREAT POWER... This edition of ZOH has SPIDEY slinging webs all over the place! Mike and Will sit down with comedian/rapper KEVIN PERRY (http://twitter.com/kayperry75) to discuss all things WEB-HEAD! They talk about rough childhoods (both real and fictional), young vs. older Peter Parker, and fantasize about their SPIDERVERSE favorites coming to the big screen!

Check out Kevin's album: King of Sorrow - Send Me to My Grave

http://www.datpiff.com/King-of-Sorrow-Send-Me-To-My-Grave-mixtape.758953.html

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KURT VONNEGUT with Mark Reiss - ZOH040

Tue, 15 Nov 2016 14:14:07 -0600

GOD DAMMIT! YOU'VE GOT TO BE KIND! ZOH is back with a fantastic hero selected by Comedian/Producer/Drag Performer MARK REISS! This edition of ZOH is all about literary great KURT VONNEGUT. Our Zeroes discuss the satire of war, humanism, and literature-based drag queen names!

Be be sure to check out Mark's appropriately titled show, SLAUGHTER HOUSE LIVE! http://creeklic.com/events/slaughter-house-live-2016-11-23/

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MEL BROOKS with Chris Cuan - ZOH039

Tue, 13 Sep 2016 14:48:15 -0600

HE RODE A BLAZING SADDLE!! In this edition of ZOH, our Zeroes welcome Improviser and Mike's bestfriend, CHRIS CUAN to talk all about MEL BROOKS! We discuss classic comedy vs new comedy, the genius of Gene Wilder, and our favorite Mel Brooks Moments!

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DWIGHT K. SCHRUTE with Josh Asencio - ZOH038

Mon, 29 Aug 2016 10:54:29 -0600

BEARS, BEETS, BATTLE STAR GALACTICA!! In this edition of ZOH, our Zeroes welcome old friend and Florida entertainer, JOSH ASENCIO (facebook.com/lockerburst)! We discuss personal pranks, The Office favorites, and make some revelational breakthroughs!
Follow our Zeroes: @MikeMercadal & @WilliamAWatkins

GHOSTBUSTERS with Ian Kitchen - ZOH037

Wed, 13 Jul 2016 17:43:55 -0600

BUSTIN' MAKES US FEEL GOOD!! This edition of ZOH finds our Zeroes welcoming back friend of the show IAN KITCHEN (@scantronkitchen)! The guys discuss casting controversies, the world of Ghostbusters' New York, and the existential depth of The Real Ghostbusters animated series.
Follow our Zeroes: @MikeMercadal & @WilliamAWatkins

TOM DELONGE with Will Carey - ZOH036

Thu, 02 Jun 2016 08:56:46 -0600

ALIENS EXIST!! So says this episode's hero, TOM DELONGE of Blink 182! Our good buddy and fellow comedian, WILL CAREY (@comicwillcarey) joins our zeroes for a look into Tom triggering Will's rockstar desires, alien conspiracy theories, and badass band names!

ZOH Playlist - Tom Delonge
- http://bit.ly/ZOHplaylistTomDelonge
Check out Will's one-man show: LAUGHING THROUGH THE SAD
- http://bit.ly/WillCareyShow

Follow our Zeroes: @MikeMercadal & @WilliamAWatkins

ZOH035 - CHRIS PRATT with Matt Anderson

Sat, 30 Apr 2016 14:03:32 -0600

MACKLIN, YOU SON OF A BITCH! This edition of ZOH is all about the juggernaut of positivity, CHRIS PRATT! The hilarious MATT ANDERSON (@MandersonComedy) joins Mike and Will to discuss being inspired by Parks and Rec, casting the ultimate Chris Pratt role, and how this episode was delayed because Matt got arrested!
Check out Matt's awesome new show: MONSTER CITY - http://facebook.com/monstercitycomedy
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ZOH034-ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER with Brandon Ream

Mon, 18 Apr 2016 07:36:41 -0600

COME WITH US IF YOU WANT TO LIVE! This edition of #ZOH finds us worshipping at the temple of the Almighty ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER! Mike and Will sit down with the hilarious BRANDON REAM (http://twitter.com/reamkore) and gush about PUMPING IRON, the CONAN comeback, and, of course to terrible impersonations of him. GET TO DA CHOPPA!!
ZOH Queue:

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ZOH Bonus! - Batman vs. Superman: Dawn of Justice Spoiler Edition

Sat, 02 Apr 2016 09:20:42 -0600

DO YOU BLEED? This edition of ZOH is all about BvS: Dawn of Justice! Will Watkins and Mike Mercadal give you a SPOILER-FUL recap and review. They discuss Batman's gun play, emo Superman, and Wonder Woman's badassery!
Follow our Zeroes! @MikeMercadal & @WilliamAWatkins

ZOH033 - CAPTAIN AMERICA with Tyler Richardson

Sat, 05 Mar 2016 19:58:45 -0600

CAP GETS A DO-OVER! This week Mike and Will invite comedian/writer TYLER RICHARDSON (Latino Review) to give us his perspective on CAPTAIN AMERICA. The guys discuss the pure good, iconic shields, and the power of spoiler knowledge.
Follow Tyler on twitter: @Ty1erRichardson.
Check out his very funny video: Welcome to Hell.
Follow our Zeroes! @MikeMercadal & @WilliamAWatkins

ZOH032 - JOHN FRUSCIANTE with Jake Fromm

Fri, 12 Feb 2016 20:36:17 -0600

GIVEITAWAYNOW!! This week's episode of ZOH iconic guitarist of the RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS, JOHN FRUSCIANTE. Mike and Will welcome comedian JAKE FROMM to talk about being true to your art, heroin struggles, and the guy equivalent of "Basic."
Follow Jake on twitter, @JakeFromm, and Check out NEW JOKE CITY at Pine Box Rock Shop very Wednesday at 6!
Follow our Zeroes! @MikeMercadal & @WilliamAWatkins

ZOH031 - GOKU with Jack Comstock

Sat, 06 Feb 2016 13:14:15 -0600

IT'S OVER 9000!! ZOH is back after our brief hiatus training in the Hyperbaric Time Chamber, and this week, Mike and Will welcome comedian JACK COMSTOCK to talk all things GOKU! In this episode, we discuss true power, the anime subculture, and Mike and Jack try to explain DRAGON BALL to Will without sounding like insane people.... They failed.
Follow Jack on Twitter (@hackcomstock), and be sure to check out FIRST GROUP at Leftfield, Mondays at 8pm.
Follow our Zeroes! @MikeMercadal & @WilliamAWatkins

ZOH030 - DR. J with Howard Camerik

Mon, 07 Dec 2015 11:10:54 -0600

WHAT'S A SLAM DUNK!? This week, Mike and Will sit down with ZOH's official legal counsel and original fan, HOWARD CAMERIK (@HowardCamerik) to discuss our very first sports hero, JULIUS "DR. J" ERVING! The guys discuss the raucous ABA, team traitors, and the best team/nick names!
Howard Camerik is also our first published novelist on the show! If you enjoy Baseball, Politics, and Time Travel, BUY HIS BOOK!
- The Curse of Carl Mays - http://bit.ly/CarlMays
Follow our Zeroes! @MikeMercadal & @WilliamAWatkins

ZOH029 - BOBA FETT with Chris Calogero

Tue, 17 Nov 2015 12:52:04 -0600

NO DISINTEGRATIONS THIS TIME! This week Mike and Will welcome comedian and friend CHRIS CALOGERO (@therealchriscal) to talk all things BOBA FETT! The guys discuss the iconic Mandalorian armor, speculate on THE FORCE AWAKENS, and align themselves within the STAR WARS universe!
ZOH Queue
Check out Chris's awesome show, NOT QUITE MIDNIGHT!
Follow our Zeroes! @MikeMercadal & @WilliamAWatkins

ZOH028 - JOHN SWARTZWELDER with Mike Guild

Fri, 30 Oct 2015 15:01:03 -0600

HEY HEY!! This episode is all about the mysteriously hilarious JOHN SWARTZWELDER! MIKE GUILD (@MikeGuildNYC) joins Mike and Will to discuss, the many eras of The Simpsons, comedy weirdness, and potential future legal troubles.
ZOH Queue
- Pistol Pete (Pilot)
- Kenny Dale Books
- Simpsons World (every episode available for streaming)
Check out MOVIE NIGHT with MIKE at Creek and the Cave
Follow our Zeroes! @MikeMercadal & @WilliamAWatkins

ZOH027 - JAY Z with Lane Pieschel

Wed, 21 Oct 2015 12:39:01 -0600

WE'RE A BUSINESS, MAN! This week, Will and Mike welcome Comedian and Hip-Hop Connoisseur, LANE PIESCHEL (@TurboHater) to tell us all about this hero JAY-Z! We discuss rap speeds, rap beefs, and rap names!
ZOH Queue
You can catch Lane's Show, THE FANCY SHOW, every Tuesday at Bar Reis in Brooklyn.
- facebook.com/thefancyshow
Follow our Zeroes! @MikeMercadal & @WilliamAWatkins

ZOH026 - JOHNNY CARSON with Jay Risk

Fri, 09 Oct 2015 09:34:56 -0600

HEEEEERE'S JOHNNY! This week, Will and Mike sit down with Comedian JAY RISK (jayrisk.com) to talk about his entertainment hero, JOHNNY CARSON! They discuss the longevity of Johnny's career, heart conditions, and what it means to embody GREATNESS.
ZOH Queue
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ZOH025 - LUCILLE BALL with Nery Saenz

Mon, 21 Sep 2015 17:43:27 -0600

WE LOVE LUCY! This week, Will sits out this week as Mike sits down with South Florida comedian and friend of the show, Nery Saenz (@NerySaenz! Nery's love for LUCILLE BALL is front and center as they discuss inventing the sitcom, mysterious dental fillings, and, of course, their favorite I LOVE LUCY moments!
ZOH Queue
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ZOH024 - THE INCREDIBLE HULK

Wed, 02 Sep 2015 13:44:27 -0600

ZERO SMASH!!
- You wouldn't like our ZEROES when they're angry! This week's episode is all about the INCREDIBLE HULK! Mike and Will discuss homophobic name changes, potential solo-Hulk movies, and which emotions would turn them into rage monsters!
ZOH QUEUE
- Incredible Hulk: Planet Hulk (paperback)
- Wolverine: Old Man Logan (paperback)
- Little Zangief (YouTube)
Follow our Zeroes! @MikeMercadal & @WilliamAWatkins

ZOH023 - ASHRITA FURMAN with Diego Lopez

Thu, 27 Aug 2015 14:54:46 -0600

WORLD RECORD RECORD BREAKER
- This week's #ZOH welcomes MMA fighter/comedian DIEGO LOPEZ to talk about personal hero and World Record Breaker, ASHRITA FURMAN! The guys discuss meeting your goals, relatable heroes, and being SUPER POSITIVE!
ZOH Recommends
- Record Breaker
- Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel
More DIEGO LOPEZ
- Walking Alone Podcast
- Twitter
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ZOH022-JEFFREY BROWN with Patrick J. Reilly

Fri, 21 Aug 2015 12:42:44 -0600

WE LOVE THE LITTLE MOMENTS
- This episode, welcome writer, artist, comedian, and total delight, Patrick J. Reilly (@notpatreilly), to discuss a personal hero of his, artist Jeffrey Brown! We discuss embracing your personal story, reaching out to your heroes, and the power of storytelling through comics!
ZOH Recommends:
Check out PATRICK J. REILLY
- Support ME on Indiegogo!
- Read his books on NoiseTrade!
Follow our Zeroes! @MikeMercadal & @WilliamAWatkins

ZOH021 - THE PUNISHER with Jon Levine

Mon, 17 Aug 2015 11:40:02 -0600

IT'S NOT REVENGE...
- It's PUNISHMENT on this weeks ZOH! Our friend Jon Levine (jonlevinecomedy.com) drops in to talk all things PUNISHER. We discuss anti-heroes, hyper-violence, and bad-ass chest logos!
ZOH Recommends:
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ZOH020 -ANT MAN

Wed, 22 Jul 2015 15:20:51 -0600

SHRINKAGE!
- This week's episode is all about ANT-MAN! Mike and Will discuss story arcs, the Wasp factor, and the damages of director swapping!
Follow our Zeroes! @MikeMercadal & @WilliamAWatkins

ZOH019 - THE FLASH with Steve Kopache

Mon, 13 Jul 2015 17:12:46 -0600

WE FEEL THE NEED FOR SPEED
- This week, ZOH welcomes good buddy and comedian, STEVE KOPACHE (@kopacheesey, Calzone Spaceship), to nerd out about THE FLASH! We discuss Flash as the ultimate Justice Leaguer, vibrating, and we join the Rogues Gallery!
Watch this:
- Justice League: Flashpoint Paradox
- Justice League Unlimited S02E05: Flash and Substance

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ZOH018 - EMO PHILIPS with Lucas Connolly

Tue, 07 Jul 2015 13:30:53 -0600

COMEDY WEIRDOS!
- This week, our Zeroes welcome good friend and comedian LUCAS CONNOLLY (@lovablelucas) to talk about his comedy hero, EMO PHILIPS! We get super comedy-nerdy, talking about the comedy boom, character work, and speech impediments... HILARIOUS!
Follow our Zeroes! @MikeMercadal & @WilliamAWatkins

ZOH017 - FRANK ZAPPA with Ian Kitchen

Fri, 19 Jun 2015 09:43:38 -0600

We Need a MUSICAL Hero!
- This week, our Zeroes sit down with Ian Kitchen (@scantronkitchen) to talk about his musical hero, FRANK ZAPPA! We talk about weird noises, kids today, and Frank Zappa's incredible talent for naming things!
Listen to this:
- Over-nite Sensation
- Apostrophe (')
- Jazz from Hell
Follow our Zeroes! @MikeMercadal & @WilliamAWatkins

ZOH BONUS! - The NERY SAENZ Recap

Tue, 19 May 2015 16:00:41 -0600

WHAT'S UP, BRO!?
- On a special episode, Will sits out as Mike travels back to South Florida and is joined by our good friend and comedian, NERY SAENZ, for a ZOH recap!
- Follow @NerySaenz and be sure to listen to @WUBroPod: http://wubro.podbean.com
Follow our Zeroes! @MikeMercadal & @WilliamAWatkins

ZOH016 - The Ballad of JAKE HEAD

Thu, 30 Apr 2015 14:39:01 -0600

MYSTERY HERO!?
- That's right! This week Mike & Will welcome comedian and storyteller extraordinaire JAKE HEAD (@JakeHeadComedy)! Jake sat down to tell us a story that must be heard to believed. A hero will be revealed.
Follow our Zeroes! @MikeMercadal & @WilliamAWatkins

ZOH015 - Daredevil

Tue, 21 Apr 2015 12:55:08 -0600

A World On Fire
- This week, our Zeroes talk all about DAREDEVIL! Mike and Will show No Fear as they discuss the New NETFLIX series, the linking MARVEL CINEMATIC UNIVERSE, and the smells of HELL'S KITCHEN!
Recommended Reading:
- Daredevil Vol.1 (Marvel Knights)
- Daredevil by Frank Miller
Follow our Zeroes! @MikeMercadal & @WilliamAWatkins

ZOH014 Vol.2 - Wendi “Marla Singer” Starling and Lisa “Tina Fey” Corrao

Thu, 16 Apr 2015 11:26:29 -0600

TO BE CONCLUDED! The second part of our sit-down with comedians, Lisa Corrao and Wendi Starling, really brings the heat! And by heat, I mean the love for start comedy and starting up in the South Florida comedy scene. Follow our guests on TWITTER! @LisaCorrao @WendiStarling Follow our Zeroes too! @MikeMercadal @WilliamAWatkins

ZOH014 Vol.1 - Wendi "Marla Singer" Starling and Lisa "Tina Fey" Corrao

Sun, 05 Apr 2015 06:31:31 -0600

It's a ZOH first, A TWO-PARTER! This week our Zeroes welcome two of our great comedy friends, Lisa Corrao and Wendi Starling, to discuss MARLA SINGER as a spirit guide, and TINA FEY's inspiration, brainy wit! Follow our guests on TWITTER! @LisaCorrao @WendiStarling Follow our Zeroes too! @MikeMercadal @WilliamAWatkins

ZOH013 - Beatrix Kiddo

Sun, 15 Mar 2015 11:09:15 -0600

SERVING UP A SLICE... OF REVENGE
- This week, THE BRIDE has a name, and that name is BEATRIX KIDDO. The ZEROES discuss TARANTINO's revenge flick HEROINE, KATANAS, and the RUSSIAN CIRCUS ASSASSINATION SQUAD!
Follow our Zeroes:
- @MikeMercadal
- @WilliamAWatkins

ZOH012 - Ron Swanson

Wed, 25 Feb 2015 09:58:04 -0600

FROM MEN TO GLADIATORS TO SWANSONS
- It's time to say good bye to one of the greatest TV heroes of the last decade, RON SWANSON. This week our ZEROES discuss the brilliant show, Parks & Recreation, Masculinity, and Nick Offerman's Dong.
Recommended:
Follow our Zeroes:
- @MikeMercadal
- @WilliamAWatkins

ZOH011-Rick Grimes vs. Daryl Dixon

Sat, 14 Feb 2015 16:27:58 -0600

ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE
- This week, our ZEROES avoid walker-bites and decide whether they're TEAM RICK or TEAM DARYL.
Recommended Viewing:
Follow our Zeroes:
- @MikeMercadal
- @WilliamAWatkins

010 - Rocky Balboa (feat. Ben Conrad)

Fri, 06 Feb 2015 12:26:55 -0600

YOU'RE A WRECKIN' MACHINE, ROCK!
- This week, our ZEROES welcome Stand-Up Comedian BEN CONRAD (@taketheconrad). The guys debate Rocky III as the linchpin of the entire Rocky franchise and their favorite FIGHT MOVIES!
Recommended Viewing:
Follow our Zeroes:
- @MikeMercadal
- @WilliamAWatkins

009 - Jackie Chan (feat. Nhan Du)

Fri, 30 Jan 2015 13:07:45 -0600

WE DON'T WANT TROUBLE! We just wanna talk about JACKIE CHAN! This week, our Zeroes welcome Actor/Comedian/Stuntman/Friend Nhan Du! Check out Nhan's projects:
- Patience: http://vimeo.com/118060205
- Cinematic Fight Studio: http://youtu.be/aVR_Y26OqDc
Recommended Viewing:
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008 - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

Fri, 23 Jan 2015 16:52:15 -0600

COWABUNGA!! This week, Mike & Will are talking about turtles of the teenage mutant ninja variety. Our Zeroes talk outlandish origins, Vanilla Ice, and turtle tits!
Recommended Viewing: TURTLES FOREVER & TMNT (2007)
Follow our Zeroes: @MikeMercadal & @WilliamAWatkins

007 - Captain America

Wed, 14 Jan 2015 18:35:44 -0600

Our Zeroes are feeling Patriotic this week in honor of CAPTAIN AMERICA! Mike & Will discuss Cap's varied past, his many impostors, and cannoli!
Follow our Zeroes: @MikeMercadal & @WilliamAWatkins

006 - Marty McFly

Fri, 09 Jan 2015 19:29:23 -0600

This week, our Zeroes go BACK TO THE FUTURE! Marty McFly is our hero for this week. Mike & Will discuss the Tannen Family tree, Deloreons, Marty's selfish goals, and their own time-travel wishes.
Follow our Zeroes: @MikeMercadal & @WilliamAWatkins

005 - Comedy Heroes with Jacky Beren & Matt Bellak

Wed, 31 Dec 2014 10:09:44 -0600

This week, our Zeroes invite follow comedian friends, JACKY BEREN and MATT BELLAK, to discuss their comedy heroes and noisy grapefruit.
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004 - Santa Claus

Wed, 24 Dec 2014 15:28:18 -0600

T'was the night before CHRISTMAS, and all through the house. You're listening to our ZEROES with the click of a mouse. They're talking about SANTA CLAUS and all of his glory. But bear with us guys. It gets a little gory!
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003 - Indiana Jones

Wed, 17 Dec 2014 11:19:11 -0600

In this week's episode, our fateful Zeroes change gears, from comic books to cinema, with this week's hero, INDIANA JONES! For more INDY, check out, The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones.

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002 - Spiderman

Tue, 09 Dec 2014 15:27:00 -0600

In this week's episode, our fateful Zeroes move from DC to Marvel to discuss all things SPIDERMAN.

Will's Suggested Reading:

Secret Wars
The Death of Gwen Stacy
Brand New Day
Miles Morales Ultimate Spiderman

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001 - Superman

Wed, 03 Dec 2014 14:30:04 -0600

In this week's episode, our fateful zeroes discuss all things SUPERMAN.

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