We’re wrapping 2025 with our favorite movies of the year! 🎉 Featuring Better Man, Captain America: Brave New World, Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, F1, The Naked Gun, A Minecraft Movie, Superman, Materialists, Final Destination: Bloodlines, Friendship, Predator: Badlands, Fantastic Four: First Steps, Eddington, Bugonia and more.📌 Support our indie podcast: www.mostlysuperheroes.com/support 🎧 Full episode on Podbean and other podcast platforms!See you in 2026! ✨

Join us as we countdown our Best Movies of 2025! Thanks again to Allied Global Marketing, Alamo Drafthouse, Ronnie’s BBQ Theater, Marcus Theaters, and High Point Max Movies for sending us to screenings all year. Our picks include Better Man, Captain America: Brave New World, Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, F1, The Naked Gun, A Minecraft Movie, Superman, Materialists, Final Destination: Bloodlines, Friendship, Predator: Badlands, Fantastic Four: First Steps, Eddington, and Bugonia. Listen to our full review and find out which movie topped our 2025 list! Support us: www.mostlysuperheroes.com/support See you in 2026! 🎬✨

We’re talking comic books, real books, digital reading, and how we actually consume stories in 2025. From diving deep into Marvel Unlimited to cracking open physical comics from Epic Panels, we break down what’s working, what’s frustrating, and why reading order matters more than people admit. The conversation jumps from the Ultimates line and Ultimate Wolverine to Invincible’s Battle Beast, Daredevil: Cold Day in Hell, and why some comics are just not made for casual reading. 00:00 Intro – Getting Back Into Comics (Digital vs Physical)00:25 Buying Random Comics & Epic Panels Shoutout01:22 Comic Commentary, Stan Lee, and Jim Lee Footage01:38 Why The Ultimates Is So Good (And Ending Too Soon)02:09 Retelling Comics Without Copyright Headaches03:18 Marvel Unlimited’s Strengths and Its Biggest Trade-Off03:41 Reading House of M, Avengers Disassembled, and Full Context04:16 How Fast We Actually Read Comics05:00 Why Reading Order Matters (And Why It’s Overwhelming)06:15 Retcons, Timeline Chaos, and Comic Book Confusion07:00 Comic Book FOMO vs Casual Reading07:52 Ultimate Spider-Man #1 and Absolute Batman09:09 Project Hail Mary Review (Avoid the Trailers)10:35 Why the Storytelling in Project Hail Mary Works12:18 Audiobooks, Audible, and Reading Goals for 202612:35 Invincible Returns: Battle Beast Explained14:18 Power Scaling in Invincible15:00 Ultimate Wolverine and the Best X-Men Stories Right Now17:44 Daredevil: Cold Day in Hell (Old Man Daredevil)20:39 Why This Daredevil Story Hits So Hard21:16 Epic Fantasy Reading: Stormlight Archive & Brandon Sanderson24:12 Name of the Wind and Unfinished Series Debate25:02 Final Book Shoutouts and Wrap-Up We also get into: Why Marvel Unlimited is great… and where it falls short The Ultimates run and why it feels destined to end badly Invincible, Battle Beast, and power scaling done right Old-man superheroes, brutal endings, and earned tragedy How reading habits differ (single issues vs full arcs) Audiobooks, Audible goals, and giant fantasy commitments This is a loose, honest conversation about reading for joy, context, and obsession — not checking boxes.

In this episode of Mostly Superheroes, we break down our Best of Music and Live Events from 2025 — from Spotify Wrapped chaos and shared family playlists to unforgettable concerts, Vegas Sphere shows, WrestleMania, GalaxyCon, and more. We talk favorite artists (Radiohead, Coheed and Cambria, Kid Cudi, Taylor Swift), debate Spotify vs Amazon Music, recap incredible live shows across St. Louis and beyond, and reflect on the pop culture moments that defined our year. 🎵 Music🎤 Live Events🎬 Pop Culture🤘 Nerdy Tangents (as always) Timestamps 00:00 – Best Music of 2025 kicks off00:42 – Spotify Wrapped vs Amazon Music problems01:38 – Favorite artists & surprise listens02:34 – Kid Cudi & being a top 0.007% fan03:24 – Coheed & Cambria obsession04:31 – Vegas Sphere & becoming a Deadhead05:22 – WrestleMania recap06:54 – Best concerts of the year09:37 – GalaxyCon & live podcasting10:56 – Big life moments & career changes12:00 – Wrapping up & looking ahead to 2026

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We’re back in the studio for a Saturday morning comic book unboxing with our friend Martin from Epic Panels! In this episode, we crack open a massive comic bundle packed with DC and Marvel classics, unexpected deep cuts, and collector favorites — all while talking shop about the comic business, holiday collecting, and what makes a great blind box haul. We also kick things off with DCU news, including James Gunn’s Brainiac announcement, share a real-life update that puts everything into perspective, and then dive headfirst into stacks of comics featuring X-Men, Batman, Silver Surfer, Spawn, Avengers, and more. If you love comic book collecting, unboxings, deep lore, or discovering hidden gems, this episode is for you. Subscribe, like, and share if you enjoy comic culture conversations and collector deep dives. 00:00 – James Gunn Announces Brainiac for DCU00:50 – Welcome Back to Mostly Superheroes (Saturday Hangout)01:20 – Dangerous Box Cutters & Comic Unboxing Anxiety01:59 – Epic Panels Intro & Blind Comic Variety Packs02:36 – Building a Comic Collection (Spinner Racks & Sharing Guilt)03:09 – Live Unboxing Begins (Tech Issues & Zoom Cam Chaos)03:40 – Life Update: Nora’s Orbital Cellulitis Hospital Scare05:13 – Why You Never Ignore Eye Infections06:08 – Hospital During Christmas (Santa Visits & Lego Gifts)06:35 – Martin Joins the Stream (Epic Panels Owner Intro)07:47 – Holiday Comic Hustle: Orders, Yard Sales & Shop Runs08:27 – Epic Panels Business Model Explained09:34 – Building a One-Person Streaming Comic Business10:18 – Epic Panels Comic Box Unboxing Begins11:13 – Stickers, Extras & Community Perks12:05 – Christmas With Superheroes (Golden Age DC Reprints)13:22 – Superman vs the Mob (Golden Age Villains Explained)14:42 – First Impressions of the 30-Comic Variety Pack15:24 – Amazing X-Men & X-Men Popularity Boom16:13 – Video Games Driving Comic Demand (Marvel Rivals Effect)17:21 – X-Men: Deadly Genesis & Vulcan Origin Explained19:54 – Rapid Fire Comics Round Begins20:47 – Punisher: Final Days & 90s Controversies22:12 – Silver Surfer & The Road to Infinity Gauntlet23:51 – Iconic Foil Covers & Comic Collecting Memories24:32 – Convention Talk: Two Rivers Comic Con Plans25:06 – New Universe Comics & Marvel Office Drama25:47 – Camelot 3000 (Alan Moore Pre-Watchmen Era)26:31 – Detective Comics #521 (Classic Batman Fun)26:42 – No Escape: 90s Movie Comic Adaptations27:16 – Night Man: Saxophone Superhero Madness28:30 – Nocturne & Discovering Hidden Comic Gems28:59 – Spawn vs Batman (90s Crossover Breakdown)29:55 – Holiday Reflections & Running a Creative Business31:40 – Christmas Gifts, 3D Printers & Surprise Ruined33:17 – Avengers #357 & 30th Anniversary Storyline Watch, Listen, Subscribe and Support at www.mostlysuperheroes.com  ©2025 Carrogan Studios

Only if you love #cats, join live us at noon CT for our last Friday LIVE! of 2025! Expect a spoiler free take of #avatarfireandash, learn about the #avengersdoomsday trailers, AND hear us announce the winner of TWO FREE MOVIE TIX to see #StrangerThings on #Newyearseve at @drafthousestl!We’ll be live on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. The episode drops where you get podcasts later today. Subscribe and support our independent podcast at www.mostlysuperheroes.com. See you soon ❤️💚❤️💚

Only if you love #cats, join live us at noon CT for our last Friday LIVE! of 2025! Expect a spoiler free take of #avatarfireandash, learn about the #avengersdoomsday trailers, AND hear us announce the winner of TWO FREE MOVIE TIX to see #StrangerThings on #Newyearseve at @drafthousestl!We’ll be live on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. The episode drops where you get podcasts later today. Subsidies and support our independent podcast at www.mostlysuperheroes.com. See you soon ❤️💚❤️💚

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IT welcome to Derry Season One Review | Best of 2025 Movies, TV, Comics | Mostly Superheroes Podcast The long-awaited deep dive is here! The full Mostly Superheroes crew tackles the entire first season of the HBO Max prequel series, IT welcome to Derry. Does this return to Stephen King’s most cursed town live up to the Pennywise legacy? Find out our honest thoughts on the scares, the lore expansion, the 1960s setting, and how it connects to the larger IT universe. Plus, we look back at the best of the year: our definitive lists for the Best Movies, TV Shows, and Comic Books of 2025. www.mostlysuperheroes.com

Join Mostly Superheroes the Podcast as we dive into the best of 2025! From top movies and TV shows to the best music and live events, we've got it all covered. Tune in for our in-depth discussions, reviews, and highlights of the year. Thank you for supporting this independent podcast. Subscribe and more at www.mostlysuperheroes.com. Timestamps and Segments: 00:00:00 Welcome & Introductions00:00:55 Setting up the "Best of the Year" Episode00:01:40 Discussion: How Did 2025 Go Overall? (The "Messy" Year & Politics)00:06:45 Sponsor: Steve's Hot Dogs & Favorite Hot Dogs/Burgers00:08:15 The Worst of 2025: Discussion on Politics, Government, and Taxes00:11:58 Best TV Shows of 2025 Discussion Begins00:12:20 Andy's TV Pick: 00:13:44 Scott's TV Pick: 00:14:57 Andy's TV Pick: 00:16:54 Logan's TV List & Honorable Mentions00:18:16 Andy's #1 TV Pick00:20:53 TV Honorable Mentions00:59:49 Best Comic Books of 202501:00:10 Marvel's Ultimate Run & Ultimate Endgame01:06:13 Ultimate Spider-Man & Absolute Batman01:14:33 Ultimate Wolverine01:34:36 Best Movies of 2025 Discussion01:35:11 Logan's Movie Pick01:45:02 Andy's #1 Movie01:46:05 Andy's Top 5 Movies 01:51:05 Movie Honorable Mentions01:56:29 Final Thoughts, Doomsday Trailer & Wrap-up02:00:38 Outro & Goodbyes Thank you for supporting this independent podcast. Subscribe and more at www.mostlysuperheroes.com.  ©2025 Carrogan Studios.

Join Logan Janis as he chats with Mark Bluestein from Alamo Drafthouse Cinema St. Louis about the movie releases this December 2025. From holiday classics to new blockbusters, get the inside scoop on what to watch this festive season. Plus a special preview of movies to see in 2026. Support and subscribe to this independent podcast at www.mostlysuperheroes.com/support.    Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Introduction and December Movie Hits 00:00:39 - Welcoming Mark Bluestein from Alamo Drafthouse Cinema 00:01:42 - How to Check Alamo Drafthouse Titles (website and app) 00:02:03 - Current Release: Five Nights at Freddy's Discussion 00:03:10 - Rep Title: Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair (4.5 hours long) 00:04:52 - Upcoming Holiday Titles Preview (The Grinch, Christmas Story, etc.) 00:05:24 - Holiday Title: Batman Returns (Alternative Christmas Movie) 00:07:49 - Batman Returns Screening Date (December 22nd) 00:08:08 - Holiday Title: A Christmas Story and its Sequel 00:10:17 - New Release: Avatar: Fire and Ash (The Big Year-Ender) 00:11:33 - Thoughts on Avatar: The Way of Water and 3D 00:12:37 - New Release: Anaconda 2025 (Paul Rudd/Jack Black Comedy Reboot) 00:14:02 - New Release: The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants 00:16:20 - Ad Read: The Gramophone in the Grove 00:17:35 - Ad Read: Steve's Hot Dogs 00:18:28 - Ad Read: 4 Hands Brewing Company 00:20:01 - Ad Read: More to Say with Randi Naughton Podcast 00:20:47 - Ad Read: Team Jakey (Nonprofit for Suicide Prevention) 00:22:08 - Alamo Theme Event: Season's Bleeding (Holiday Horror Marathon) 00:25:18 - New Release: The Housemaid (Sydney Sweeney/Amanda Seyfried Thriller) 00:29:03 - Rep Titles: The Apartment and Night of the Hunter 00:29:41 - Holiday Films and Movie Parties (It's a Wonderful Life, Christmas Vacation, Elf) 00:30:27 - Holiday Title: Love Actually 00:31:32 - Special Screening: Stranger Things Season 5 Finale (Contest) 00:34:47 - 2026 Superhero Movies Preview 00:35:53 - January 2026 Programing Teases (Sam Raimi Series, David Lynch Retrospective) 00:37:43 - 2026 Programing Teases (Twilight Series Movie Parties, Terror Tuesdays, Real Late) 00:39:03 - Closing Remarks, All In Season Pass 00:40:06 - Outro Support and subscribe to this independent podcast at www.mostlysuperheroes.com/support ©2025 Carrogan Studios

Tune in the full episode Tuesday Dec 9th, 2025. Available early ad-free to patrons on Patreon and Apple Podcasts. Thank you for supporting this indie podcast. www.mostlysuperheroes.com/support 

We saw the holiday movie "Oh What Fun" (2025) starring Michelle Pfeiffer. This film is a delightful surprise with its sneaky humor and heartfelt moments. We discuss why this movie stands out among modern holiday films, highlighting its great writing, hilarious cast, and the touching portrayal of family dynamics. Tune in to hear our thoughts and why we gave it a perfect 4.0 out of 4.0 rating. Don't miss this review of "Oh What Fun" on Prime! Subscribe and support at www.mostlysuperheroes.com 

Learn about the monumental acquisition of Warner Bros by Netflix for $82.7 billion. We discuss the implications for HBO Max, the future of beloved franchises like Harry Potter and Game of Thrones, and the potential changes in the streaming landscape. Join us as we explore what this means for the industry, the impact on jobs, and the future of streaming services. Learn more at www.MostlySuperheroes.com and sign up for our free monthly newsletter for the latest updates.

Join Scotty Scoop and his crew as they provide an early, spoiler-free review of "Five Nights at Freddy's 2". Fresh out of the Allied Global Marketing screening at B&B Theaters West Olive (thank you!), the team shares their honest reactions and ratings. From creepy moments to funny scenes, and how it compares to the first movie, get all the insights you need before deciding to watch it in theaters or stream it at home.  Don't miss out on their expert opinions and follow Scotty for more reviews on movies, comic books, and concerts. Check out more on www.MostlySuperheroes.com and Scotty's Substack for the latest updates.

Stranger Things Season 5 Finale Giveaway! 🎉 We're giving away two tickets to the exclusive screening of Stranger Things Season 5 finale at Alamo Drafthouse Cinema in Saint Louis on New Year's Eve at 7 p.m.! How to Enter: Comment on this post. Tag the friend you're taking to the show. Bonus Entries: Subscribe to Mostly Newsletter at www.mostlysuperheroes.com  Subscribe to Mostly Superheroes YouTube channel Subscribe to Mostly Superheroes in a podcast app Must be 18 years or older to enter. Terms and conditions apply. You could be seeing Stranger Things Season 5 finale on the big screen! Enter to win right now! Good luck!

Join Logan Janis on Mostly Superheroes for an exciting episode of Friday Live! We discuss the latest news, including Netflix's acquisition of HBO, the Stranger Things Season 5 finale, and a review of Five Nights at Freddy's 2. Plus, fan mail, contests, and more! Don't miss out on the fun and stay updated with our indie podcast. Learn more and subscribe at mostlysuperheroes.com.  Timestamps and Segment Titles: 00:00 - 00:53 | Introduction and Welcome 00:53 - 01:57 | Weekly Recap and Show Overview 01:57 - 02:07 | Indie Show Fun 02:07 - 02:41 | Fan Mail and Saint Louis Pizza Competition 02:41 - 03:26 | Pizza Babble and Local Sponsors 03:26 - 04:14 | Contest Announcements and Prizes 04:14 - 05:12 | Stranger Things Season 5 Finale Details 05:12 - 06:29 | Stranger Things Screening Contest 06:29 - 07:00 | News and Rumors: Netflix Acquires HBO 07:00 - 08:38 | Impact of the Acquisition 08:38 - 10:13 | Industry Implications and Speculations 10:13 - 10:37 | Newsletter Announcement 10:37 - 11:12 | What You Watching Segment Introduction 11:12 - 14:39 | Five Nights at Freddy's 2 Review by Scotty Scoop and Crew 14:39 - 15:04 | Scotty Scoop's Page and Substack 15:04 - 16:23 | Holiday Movie Recommendation: Oh, What Fun 16:23 - 17:22 | Upcoming Events and Year-End Wrap-Up 17:22 - 18:08 | Shoutouts and Community Highlights 18:08 - 19:33 | 2Rivers Comic-Con 2026 Announcement 19:33 - 21:07 | Future Podcast Interviews and Events 21:07 - 21:56 | Closing Remarks and Gratitude 21:56 - 22:38 | Sponsor Acknowledgements and Credits Thanks for listening and supporting our indie podcast. Learn more and subscribe at mostlysuperheroes.com. ©2025 Carrogan Studios

Mostly Superheroes the Podcast proudly presents The Best STL Pizza Competition the Podcast hosted by Logan Janis, Arena Andy, Scotty Scoop and Sam the Sleeper from Team Jakey featuring Pizza Babble and BradenSTL. Sponsored Exclusively by The Gramophone AKA The Sandwichkingz. Nine St. Louis pizzas battle for first place, plus the crew features Pizza Babble's list of St. Louis pizza spots totaling in more than 130! Also listen for two passwords in the episode to win amazing prizes. All this and more from you friendly independent podcast, Mostly Superheroes. 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:01:07 - Pizza Competition Overview 00:01:37 - Sponsor Shoutout: The Gramophone 00:02:57 - Scotty's Pizza: Plank Road 00:03:17 - Arena Andy's Pizza: Pirrones 00:04:41 - Arena Andy's Pizza: South Side Pie from Onesto 00:05:19 - Braden's Pizza: Nickys Slices 00:06:15 - Pizza Babble's Pizza: Montebello 00:07:00 - Logan's Pizza: Katie's Pizza 00:08:01 - Sam's Pizza: Blues City Deli & Dogtown Pizza 00:10:05 - New Studio Setup 00:11:02 - Pizza Competition Rules 00:12:11 - Favorite Gramophone Sandwiches 00:18:10 - Pizza Competition Rankings 00:27:10 - Scotty's Rankings 00:29:59 - Brad's Rankings 00:32:11 - Pizza Babble's Rankings 00:34:12 - Pizza Competition Results 00:35:02 - Final Thoughts on Pizza 00:40:13 - Pizza Places in St. Louis 00:46:44 - Fan Shoutouts 00:50:29 - Upcoming Events 00:55:36 - Team Jakey Overview 01:00:37 - Stranger Things Discussion 01:05:01 - Movie Pizza Scenes 01:09:03 - Final Goodbyes Thank you to The Gramophone in The Grove in St. Louis for making this episode possible. Learn more and order online at http://www.gramophonestl.com/. Follow @mostlysuperheroes, @PizzaBabble, and @bradenSTL for more food, fun, and events.  Thank you to our patrons who supports us and get early ad-free episodes. Sign up at https://mostlysuperheroes.com/support.  Learn more about Team Jakey at www.teamjakey.org. Thank you to every St. Louis pizza joint out there. Go out and support your local pizza place!  Subscribe to our free monthly newsletter, our podcast, and YouTube channel all linked up at www.mostlysuperheroes.com. ©2025 Carrogan Studios

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