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Dungeons & Dragons One-Shot + St. Louis Pop Culture Talk | Mostly Superheroes Podcast

Dungeons & Dragons meets movie buffs, cinephiles, and pop culture fans.
In this episode of Mostly Superheroes, we dive into a live D&D one-shot adventure with a St. Louis Dungeon Master — plus a fast-moving roundtable covering:
DTF St. Louis (David Harbour) review + realism debate
WrestleMania ticket insanity + live event culture
NFL free agency reactions
Streaming vs real-world experiences
Behind-the-scenes podcast moments
If you love movies, TV, gaming, and community-driven entertainment, this is your crew.
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00:00 Intro – D&D One-Shot Setup00:45 St. Louis Dungeon Master + What to Expect01:20 NFL Free Agency Reactions03:00 Trades, QBs & Team Strategy Talk06:00 XFL / Battlehawks + Live Sports Culture07:30 St. Louis Sports Reality Check09:00 Streaming Shows & Jury Duty Discussion10:30 WrestleMania Hype + Ticket Prices12:40 Pop Culture News (Megan Thee Stallion Anime)14:00 Podcast Behind-the-Scenes + Exclusive Cuts15:30 Sam the DM Arrives (D&D Begins)23:30 DTF St. Louis Review (David Harbour)26:30 Murder Mystery Setup + Show Breakdown

Alamo Drafthouse STL Film Club Launch + April Movie Lineup (Face/Off, Big Lebowski, Betty Boop & More)

The movie theater experience is evolving — and Alamo Drafthouse St. Louis is leading it.
We sat down with the team to break down the new Film Club, April movie lineup, and why community-driven cinema is making a huge comeback.
👇 Jump to your favorite part:
00:00 Intro – Mostly Superheroes Podcast00:45 Meet Alamo Drafthouse STL Team (Mark + Jen)01:30 How Screen & Social Started + Growth Story03:00 Why Movie Communities Matter (Making Friends Through Film)03:35 Favorite Movies + Influences (Comedy, Sports Films, Classics)07:50 🚨 New Alamo Film Club Announcement09:00 How Film Club Works (Perks, Passport, Free Movies)11:00 Staff Picks + Community Movie Selection12:00 Why Movies Are Better in Theaters13:50 April Movie Lineup Begins14:15 Betty Boop + Classic Animation Series15:10 Far East Cinema (John Woo, The Killer)15:40 Western Throwback: High Plains Drifter16:20 The Getaway (Steve McQueen)16:45 Jackie Chan Double Feature (Rush Hour + Police Story)18:30 Terror Tuesday + Weird Wednesday Explained19:20 Deep Cut Films + Cult Movie Discoveries20:45 City on Fire (Inspiration for Reservoir Dogs)21:00 The Master (Philip Seymour Hoffman)21:05 Face/Off Returns21:40 🎉 The Big Lebowski Movie Party22:20 James Bond + Queer Film Theory Picks22:50 Purple Rain Screening + Special Events23:20 New Releases Coming (Project Hail Mary + More)24:50 Michael Jackson Biopic Early Screening26:00 Final Thoughts + Upcoming Events + How to Attend
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314 Day, DTF St. Louis, Zodiac, One Night of Queen, Beetlejuice, and more on Friday LIVE! on Mostly Superheroes

WIN BEETLEJUICE TICKETS! 🎟️ We’re celebrating "March Movie Madness" by giving away tickets to the Beetlejuice Musical at the Fabulous Fox and One Night of Queen at The Factory!
 
In this episode of Mostly Superheroes, Logan and the crew break down the bizarre "DTF St. Louis" HBO Max series and why Jason Bateman can’t seem to stay away from Missouri. Plus, we recap our wild Dungeons & Dragons one-shot with Sam the DM, preview St. Louis 314 Day, and announce Team Jake Foundation as the Q2 "Charity on Tap" at Alamo Drafthouse!
 
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Titled Timestamps 
00:00 – St. Louis Daylight Savings Confusion
02:50 – Aspiring Filmmaker Jules Teboe & SDCC 2026 News
03:59 – D&D Recap: Andy’s First One-Shot (Green Ranger Style)
05:22 – Bruce the Juice: Beetlejuice Musical & Movie Deep Dive
06:41 – CONTEST: Win Beetlejuice, Queen, & Alamo Movie Tickets
13:18 – 314 Day & St. Patrick’s Day St. Louis Guide
17:43 – BIG NEWS: Team Jake x Alamo Drafthouse Charity on Tap
21:09 – Jason Bateman’s "DTF St. Louis" Review
24:48 – STL Sports: Blues, City SC, & BattleHawks UFL
31:02 – Opening Weekend: Project Hail Mary at the Alamo
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Beetlejuice Is Back! Cosplay, Fan Culture & The Musical Coming to St. Louis | Mostly Superheroes Podcast

The juice is loose in St. Louis.
In this episode of Mostly Superheroes, host Logan Janis sits down with local performer Bruce the Juice, a Beetlejuice-inspired cosplay entertainer bringing the chaotic spirit of Beetlejuice to events across the city.
With Tim Burton’s cult classic experiencing a massive resurgence—thanks to nostalgia, cosplay culture, and the touring stage production of Beetlejuice the Musical—fans are rediscovering the strange, weird, and wonderful world first brought to life by Michael Keaton.
Bruce shares his origin story, how he turned cosplay into live performance gigs, and wild behind-the-scenes stories from improv shows, cruise ship acting gigs, murder mystery theater, and unexpected celebrity encounters—including a hilarious casino moment with Tom Welling from Smallville.
You’ll also hear:
• How Beetlejuice became one of the most iconic cult characters in pop culture• The rise of cosplay performers as live event entertainers• Inside stories from improv, murder mysteries, and cruise ship theater• The strange world of fan conventions and fandom communities• Why Beetlejuice fandom is hotter than ever
🎟 PLUS: We talk about upcoming Beetlejuice movie screenings and theater events happening in St. Louis.
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Timestamps:
00:00 – The Return of Beetlejuice00:40 – Why Beetlejuice Is “Hot Again”01:06 – Meet Bruce the Juice (Cosplay Performer)02:20 – How Bruce Became Beetlejuice03:45 – The Power of Fan Culture04:10 – Live Performances & Cosplay Events05:10 – Haunted Venues and Weird Shows06:00 – Where to Follow Bruce the Juice08:30 – Breaking Character: Meet George09:40 – The Real Story Behind the Performer10:30 – Improv, Acting & Murder Mystery Theater12:20 – The Cruise Ship Acting Story14:00 – Unexpected Celebrity Encounter with Tom Welling17:40 – Favorite Superman Stories19:00 – Writing a DC Fan Film20:00 – Why Actors Love Playing Characters21:00 – How to Book Bruce the Juice

Project Hail Mary (2026) Movie Review: Ryan Gosling, Alien Reveals & Book Spoilers

With 30+ minutes of bonus footage, this one is ad free and uncut, only for our patrons. Thank you for supporting our independent channel.
Logan, Scotty, and Sam dive into the highly anticipated 2026 film adaptation of Andy Weir's Project Hail Mary. Starring Ryan Gosling as Ryland Grace and directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, the movie clocks in at a hefty 2 hours and 36 minutes. We talk about our early screening theater experience, why the marketing team spoiled way too much in the trailer, and how perfectly the filmmakers brought this story to life. Stick around for our spoiler-free takes up front, followed by a massive deep dive into the plot, the Astrophage, and our final ratings.
Chapters (with SPOILERS):
00:00:15 - Intro and our first Sunday morning podcast ever
00:02:27 - Early screening theater issues and projectionist delays
00:07:34 - Cast details, crew, and the 2 hour 36 minute runtime
00:12:16 - Pre-spoiler warning: Avoid the movie trailer!
00:15:45 - Spoiler Alert! Diving into the plot
00:18:39 - Ryland Grace's amnesia and high school flashbacks
00:23:06 - Discovering Astrophage and the dying sun
00:30:40 - The massive alien ship and meeting Rocky
00:41:38 - The big reveal: Grace was forced onto the mission
00:54:04 - Final ratings and why it's a perfect adaptation
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St. Louis Movie Events, Free Tickets & Nerd News | Friday Live – Mostly Superheroes Podcast

Free movie tickets, secret movie screenings, Comic Con news, and the best movie events in St. Louis. 🎬
In this episode of Mostly Superheroes Friday Live, host Logan Janis shares the latest from the St. Louis movie scene — including Alamo Drafthouse exclusives, Beetlejuice musical tickets, Two Rivers Comic Con, and upcoming movie screenings you can actually attend.
If you're a movie fan, comic fan, or St. Louis event lover, this episode is packed with insider access, giveaways, and film recommendations.
You’ll also hear about:
• Free movie ticket giveaways• Upcoming screenings like Donnie Darko and Best in Show• The Lord of the Rings Extended Trilogy Marathon• Tickets to Beetlejuice the Musical• Two Rivers Comic Con announcements• The launch of the Team Jakey Podcast• TV & movie recommendations including The Pitt, Scrubs reboot, and more
Plus: how Mostly Superheroes works directly with Alamo Drafthouse St. Louis to reveal upcoming movies before the public schedule releases.
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⏱ Timestamps
00:00 Welcome to Mostly Superheroes Friday Live00:52 Creator talk: streaming to YouTube, Facebook, TikTok & Twitch01:30 What Mostly Superheroes Friday Live is all about01:48 Upcoming podcast guest: St. Louis filmmaker Jules Julian02:54 New episode out: The Royale Food & Spirits + Turn STL story04:32 Free movie ticket giveaway announcement05:31 How Mostly Superheroes works with Alamo Drafthouse06:18 March Movie Madness ticket giveaway06:41 Donnie Darko screening tonight at Alamo Drafthouse08:02 Best in Show screening announcement09:01 Lord of the Rings Extended Trilogy Marathon10:53 Beetlejuice returning to theaters11:20 Beetlejuice the Musical ticket giveaway12:46 2 Rivers Comic Con announcement13:34 Foodies Eat First festival preview14:33 News & collaborations around the podcast15:12 Logan appearing on Love in the Time of Hydra podcast15:35 Launch of the Team Jakey Podcast16:55 What Logan is watching: The Pitt17:36 Scrubs reboot review18:26 Beauty series discussion19:15 Carrie’s retro movie recommendations22:03 Early preview: Project Hail Mary movie23:46 Final thoughts and community call-to-action

The Future of Restaurants in St. Louis | The Royale, Turn STL Closing & Why Community Matters More Than Ever

What happens when beloved neighborhood restaurants close — and what does that say about the future of community in St. Louis?
In this powerful Season 7 episode of Mostly Superheroes, Logan sits down with Steve Smith of The Royale and David Kirkland of Turn STL for an honest conversation about restaurant ownership, economic pressure, civic tension, and why “third spaces” matter more than ever.
Turn is closing its doors after nearly 8 years in Midtown. David shares what it really takes to run a restaurant — the hidden costs, pandemic survival, tariffs, food price increases, burnout, and what’s next as he relocates to Little Rock.
This episode goes deeper than hospitality.We explore:
• The reality of running an independent restaurant in 2026• How community spaces build trust & civic strength• The emotional weight of closing a neighborhood staple• Why third spaces are critical for mental health & democracy• The future of restaurants in St. Louis
If you care about:St. Louis restaurantsLocal businessCommunity buildingThe future of small businessReal conversations about where we’re headed
This episode is for you.
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⏱ Timestamps
00:00 – Season 7 Kickoff in the Basement01:18 – The Royale’s 20+ Year Legacy in St. Louis05:00 – David Kirkland’s Restaurant Journey (Cafe Osage → Turn)07:53 – Why Turn Opened in Midtown10:30 – The Real Cost of Running a Restaurant11:02 – Food Prices, Tariffs & Economic Pressure11:11 – Turn Is Closing: Final Days & Farewell Party13:27 – Moving to Little Rock & What’s Next15:00 – What Future Restaurant Owners NEED to Know18:30 – The Hidden Grind of Hospitality20:11 – What Is the Future of Restaurants?22:00 – Why Community Is Being Tested25:11 – What Is a General Strike?27:48 – Why Third Spaces Matter More Than Ever30:11 – Voting, Access & Community Responsibility32:00 – Supporting Each Other in Real Life
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Scrubs is back, 2 Rivers Comic Con, Alamo Drafthouse & Team Jakey | Mostly Superheroes Friday LIVE! (Feb 27, 2026)

Logan Janis breaks down all things STL nerd, movie, and community — from 2 Rivers Comic Con to Alamo Drafthouse events, giveaways, and what we’re watching this week.
🎟️ Giveaways: 2 Rivers Comic Con passes, Beetlejuice tickets, Foodies Eat First passes, Alamo Drafthouse screenings
💡 Spotlight: Team Jakey (teamjakey.org) supporting kids’ mental health, STL sports, comics, movies, and indie podcasts
Mostly Superheroes streams live every Friday at noon CST on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok — and everywhere podcasts are found.
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⏱️ Timestamps 
00:00 – Welcome to Friday Live (Logan Janis + Crew)01:56 – Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis Interview Spotlight02:42 – Secret Mall Apartment Documentary Guest (Michael Townsend)03:36 – FREE Weekly Contest + How to Enter04:16 – Foodies Eat First Festival Giveaway05:13 – 2 Rivers Comic Con Preview (St. Charles, MO)06:18 – Fabulous Fox Theatre: Beetlejuice The Musical Tickets07:05 – Alamo Drafthouse STL Events + Live Screen & Social09:25 – Interview with the Vampire Screening Giveaway10:28 – Anime Night, Lord of the Rings Extended, Titanic Re-Release12:28 – Pizza Expo Las Vegas + Pizza Babble13:13 – Love in the Time of Hydra Podcast Crossover14:29 – Warner Bros / Paramount Industry News Discussion16:22 – USA Hockey Reaction17:21 – Team Jackie Update + Executive Director Announcement20:03 – What You Watching Segment20:59 – A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Review22:01 – Marvel Comics Reading Order + Marvel Unlimited23:18 – Scrubs Reboot Reaction24:18 – Peloton MCU Rewatch Update25:27 – STL Sports Corner (Cardinals, Blues, City SC, Battlehawks)27:13 – Dead of Winter (2025) Movie Review30:04 – The Future of Mostly Superheroes (Rewatch Era Tease)
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CEO Brandon Williams on Leadership, Youth Impact & the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis

The future of our region depends on strong, supported youth.
In this episode of Mostly Superheroes, Logan Janis sits down with Brandon Williams, President & CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis, to discuss the strategy, scale, and measurable impact of one of the region’s leading youth-serving organizations.
Serving 18,000+ youth annually, the Clubs provide safe, structured environments during critical out-of-school hours, with programming focused on academic success, workforce readiness, leadership development, STEM, athletics, and mental health support.
Timestamps:00:00 – Introduction & Mission04:15 – Leadership & Organizational Growth11:40 – Scaling Impact with Accountability18:25 – Youth of the Year & Teen Leadership24:10 – Workforce Development & Community Partnerships31:05 – The Future of the Clubs
Learn more or get involved at www.mostlysuperheroes.com and through the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis at www.bgcstl.org. 
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The Secret Mall Apartment Artist: From Netflix Top 10 to a Global Tape Art Movement | Michael Townsend

What happens after you build a secret apartment inside a mall… get arrested… go viral globally… and then hit Netflix’s Top 10?
In this episode, we sit down with tape art pioneer Michael Townsend — the artist behind the secret mall apartment now featured in Secret Mall Apartment on Netflix — to unpack the full story.
But this isn’t just about the apartment.
It’s about:
The birth of tape art in 1989
A 500+ mural global movement
Why artists turned down Hollywood
The psychology of collaborative creativity
How leadership training predicts artistic ability
And the looming crisis that could end their signature blue tape forever
Michael shares the 17-year journey of protecting the story before filmmaker Jeremy Workman brought it to life — and what happened when it cracked the Netflix Top 10, competing with James Bond films.
If you care about:• Creativity• Community art• Creative risk• Indie filmmaking• Leadership & psychology• The intersection of art + culture
This episode is a masterclass.
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⏱️ Titled Timestamps (Retention + SEO Indexed)
00:00 – St. Louis Mural & Boys Club Connection03:05 – Living with the Sisters of Carondelet07:55 – The 2007 Arrest That Went Global10:47 – 32 Weeks in Theaters (At the Mall Itself)12:32 – Cracking Netflix’s Top 1015:27 – Turning Down a Hollywood Rom-Com17:04 – The Birth of Tape Art (1989)19:31 – The Blue Tape That Changed Everything27:38 – 500 Murals & The Masonic Temple Self-Portrait31:09 – The Tape Crisis (Only 500 Rolls Left)34:21 – The Boom Projector Innovation24:24 – Why Corporate Leaders Make Better Art
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