Mostly Superheroes

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. 
©2026 Carrogan Studios

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.
🎥 Watch full episodes: https://mostlysuperheroes.com📺 Subscribe on YouTube🎧 Listen on all podcast platforms (Apple, Spotify, Podbean)
Drop a comment: Would you have built the secret apartment?
⏱️ 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
©2026 Carrogan Studios

The Dark Knight (2008) Still a 10/10? | Live Fan Reactions at Alamo Drafthouse STL | Mostly Superheroes Screen & Social

Does The Dark Knight still hold up 18 years later?
We brought it back to the big screen at Alamo Drafthouse St. Louis for our first Screen & Social of 2026 — and the fan reactions were 🔥
From “best Batman ever” debates to Heath Ledger’s Joker legacy… from theater nostalgia to deep-cut Alfred appreciation… this episode captures the energy of watching a modern classic in a packed cinema with real fans.
🎥 Recorded live at Alamo Drafthouse St. Louis🦇 Featuring audience takes, cosplay appearances, prize giveaways, and community highlights🎟 Plus previews of upcoming Screen & Social events including Lord of the Rings Extended Trilogy, Jurassic Park, Donnie Darko & more
If you love:
Christopher Nolan’s Batman trilogy
Theater-first movie experiences
Comic culture & fandom
Live community events in St. Louis
Deep-cut movie discussions
This episode is for you.
🎬 Join the Community
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Titled Timestamps (Optimized for Retention + Search)
00:00 – First Screen & Social of 2026 Recap01:05 – Prize Winners & Community Shoutouts02:20 – Upcoming Events (Lord of the Rings, Jurassic Park & More)03:25 – Live Fan Reaction #1: “Best of the Trilogy?”04:30 – 10/10 After 18 Years?05:05 – Why The Theater Experience Hits Different06:00 – Heath Ledger’s Joker Legacy06:50 – Is The Dark Knight a Perfect Film?07:20 – Batman & Robin Cosplay Reactions08:15 – The Alfred Appreciation Moment09:20 – Support the Podcast + Join the Next Screen & Social
©2026 Carrogan Studios

Screen & Social Tonight!

Learn about our first of many Screen & Socials happening tonight! 
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Friday LIVE! - Winter Olympics 2026, The Dark Knight at Alamo Drafthouse & Lord of the Rings Marathon

The Winter Olympics are heating up. Lord of the Rings is taking over theaters. And we’re giving away Comic-Con, musical, and movie tickets LIVE.
Welcome to Friday Live from Mostly Superheroes — your weekly pop culture + community update featuring the biggest events in Saint Louis, major movie re-releases, HBO deep dives, and interactive prize giveaways.
This week:• 2026 Winter Olympics medal race update• The Dark Knight returning to Alamo Drafthouse• Lord of the Rings Extended Cut Marathon• 2 Rivers Comic-Con tickets• Beetlejuice The Musical• Glen Powell’s new film review• HBO’s The Pitt & A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms• Team Jakey mental health events• Weekly live prize wheel winners
We’re live across platforms every Friday — and we ship prizes worldwide.
🎟 Enter weekly giveaways: https://www.mostlysuperheroes.com🎥 Subscribe on YouTube🎧 Listen everywhere podcasts stream💌 Join the free newsletter for bonus drops & early access
Support indie creators. Spin the wheel. Be a professional fan.
⏱ Titled Timestamps (Retention + Search Indexed)
00:00 – Welcome to Friday Live (Season 7)02:00 – How to Win Weekly Prizes04:00 – Foodies Eat First Festival Announcement06:45 – 2 Rivers Comic-Con Tickets08:10 – Beetlejuice The Musical at The Fox09:05 – The Dark Knight Returns to Alamo Drafthouse10:20 – Lord of the Rings Extended Marathon Event14:10 – Live Prize Wheel Winner14:40 – Winter Olympics 2026 Update (Milano Cortina)17:00 – Team Jakey Mental Health Fair + 988 Reminder18:40 – What I’m Watching: The Pitt (HBO)20:50 – A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Review22:40 – The Burbs (Movie + Series Comparison)25:00 – Walk Hard Throwback26:15 – Glen Powell: How to Make a Killing Review29:00 – Secret Mall Apartment Documentary30:00 – How to Support Mostly Superheroes

Tim Convy talks Nate Land Comedy Cruise, Ludo, Punk Rock Disney & the Future of AI

Tim Convy is back in the basement.
Comedian. Musician. Podcaster. Ludo frontman. Co-host of The Consumers.This episode covers everything from the Nate Land at Sea cruise to basement vinyl collections to the terrifying future of AI robots.
We talk:
• What it’s like touring inside the Nate Land universe• Behind-the-scenes on a comedy cruise• Ludo playing full albums in Chicago• Punk Rock Disney and Misfit Machine• Tom Petty’s lost double album• The Beatles “Get Back”• Building creative culture in St. Louis• AI deepfakes, robots & the future
This is a wide-ranging, hilarious, thoughtful conversation with one of the most creative people in the Midwest.
🎟 Catch Tim live at Westport Funny Bone Feb 19–21🎸 Ludo at House of Blues Chicago March 6–7
🎧 Listen everywhere or watch at:👉 https://mostlysuperheroes.com
⏱ TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Welcome Back Tim Convy02:30 The Toby Mug Saga Continues04:10 Inside The Consumers Podcast06:00 Nate Land at Sea Cruise Breakdown09:45 Ludo Chicago Album Shows12:00 Punk Rock Disney & Misfit Machine14:00 Vinyl, Tom Petty & Wildflowers17:30 The Beatles Get Back Documentary19:00 Basement Studios & Creative Spaces21:00 AI Deepfakes & The Robot Future

Jamie Jirak talks Marvel, Star Wars & The Muppet Show, Andor, Grogu & Fandom Culture

Jamie Jirak (The Daily Dot, SlashFilm, Love in the Time of Hydra, Phase Hero, That Hashtag Show) returns to Mostly Superheroes to talk Marvel, Star Wars, Andor Season 2, The Mandalorian & Grogu, Star Wars Celebration 2027, LOST, fandom culture, and why rewatch podcasts might be the future.
From defending Andor to debating Grogu’s big-screen future… this one is for the real ones.
🎧 Watch, listen & support the show:👉 https://mostlysuperheroes.com
⏱ Timestamps
00:00 – Welcome Back Jamie Jirak02:45 – Writing for SlashFilm & “30 Best Actresses of All Time”05:00 – The Muppet Show Special & Sabrina Carpenter08:30 – The Super Bowl Halftime Show & Culture Wars11:40 – Andor Season 2: Brilliant But Rushed?15:00 – The Mandalorian & Grogu Movie Concerns19:30 – Book of Boba Fett vs Mandalorian Season 322:00 – Star Wars Celebration Japan Recap25:30 – Star Wars Celebration 2027 (50th Anniversary)28:00 – Moderating Panels & Career Goals33:30 – Love in the Time of Hydra & Protecting Tony38:00 – Rewatch Culture & Better Call Saul44:00 – Lost Is Still a Masterpiece50:00 – Marvel Rewatch Strategy in 202655:00 – What Jamie Really Wants to Be Doing

How Pathways to Independence Is Fighting Isolation in St. Louis

What happens after work ends… and the loneliness begins?
In this episode of Mostly Superheroes, we sit down with Grace Murray from Pathways to Independence, a St. Louis nonprofit creating real-life social skills and community for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Since 1987, Pathways has helped people:• Build friendships• Host their own small groups• Gain social confidence• Learn skills schools don’t teach• Thrive in the community
We talk about:• Why isolation is one of the biggest hidden crises today• How “third spaces” save lives• Social college classes (texting etiquette, dating, communication skills)• Their upcoming Cowboys-Themed Trivia Night fundraiser• How tax credits + local funding support disability services• Why in-person community beats online every time
🎟 TRIVIA NIGHT (Cowboys for Community)Saturday, February 21Tables: $240 | Individuals: $30Goal: $60,000
🌐 Learn more or donate:https://ptistl.org
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🔴 TITLED YOUTUBE TIMESTAMPS
00:00 – Welcome Back to Mostly Superheroes01:27 – Introducing Pathways to Independence03:50 – The Mission: Real Life Skills Through Social Connection08:13 – Small Groups: Helping Participants Host Their Own Events10:19 – Cowboys for Community Trivia Night (Fundraiser Details)15:05 – Social Growth Events in the Community15:51 – “Social College”: The Skills School Doesn’t Teach19:35 – The Importance of Third Spaces in St. Louis22:32 – Why Online Communities Aren’t Enough24:45 – Serving 4 Counties Across St. Louis26:00 – 36-Hour Raise-A-Thon Explained28:46 – Funding, Tax Credits & Children’s Services Fund32:00 – How You Can Support Pathways
 

Friday LIVE! The Dark Knight Screening Giveaway + Batman of St. Louis LIVE | Mostly Superheroes Podcast

🦇 Batman showed up. Winners were chosen. The Dark Knight returns to theaters.
In this episode of Mostly Superheroes Friday Live, Logan Janis is joined by Batman of St. Louis to announce the winners for the exclusive screening of The Dark Knight at Alamo Drafthouse Cinema.
Plus:
New contests and giveaways
Upcoming comic conventions
Major movie reviews
DC debate
Local St. Louis events
What’s dropping next week on the pod
If you love Batman, DC movies, movie screenings, giveaways, and St. Louis nerd culture — this episode is for you.
👇 Watch. Listen. Subscribe. Support independent media.
🔗 Support + Enter Contests:https://www.mostlysuperheroes.com
⏱️ Timestamps
00:00:00 – Welcome to Friday Live00:01:57 – The Dark Knight Ticket Giveaway Announcement00:03:29 – Scream 7 Screening Winners00:05:02 – Two Rivers Comic Con Preview00:06:26 – Beetlejuice The Musical at The Fabulous Fox00:07:37 – Movie Review: Send Help (Scotty Scoop)00:10:47 – Movie Review: Crime 10100:13:46 – What Logan’s Watching00:14:02 – Upcoming Podcast Guests00:16:23 – Batman of St. Louis Joins the Studio00:17:13 – Batman Picks The Dark Knight Winners00:20:21 – Full Batman Interview Drops
🎟️ Want early access to screenings, giveaways, and exclusive interviews?
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This is where fandom meets community.

Batman of St. Louis LIVE + The Dark Knight Screening at Alamo Drafthouse | Mostly Superheroes Podcast

In this episode of Mostly Superheroes, Logan Janis sits down with the real-life Batman of St. Louis to talk DC fandom, cosplay evolution, community impact, third spaces, mental health, and what it means to show up for your city.
PLUS 🎬 We announce and give away tickets to The Dark Knight screening at Alamo Drafthouse (one night only).
If you love:
Batman comics
DC movies
The Dark Knight trilogy
Local St. Louis events
Comic conventions
Real superhero stories
This episode is for you.
👇 Watch. Listen. Subscribe. Support independent media.
🔗 Support + Subscribe:https://www.mostlysuperheroes.com
⏱️ Timestamps
00:00:00 – Welcome to Mostly Superheroes (Season 7 Begins)00:01:45 – Meet Batman of St. Louis00:04:08 – How the Batman Cosplay Started (2019 Origin Story)00:07:08 – Showing Up After the Tornado: Community Impact00:11:11 – The Psychology of Batman in Public Spaces00:13:55 – Designing the Suit: 3D Printing & Metal Gauntlets00:17:56 – Why “Third Spaces” Matter for Mental Health00:22:01 – Where Batman of STL Will Appear Next00:23:17 – The Dark Knight Screening at Alamo Drafthouse00:24:07 – Favorite Batman Movies & Comic Runs00:26:00 – Michael Keaton, Animated Series & DC Eras Debate00:26:51 – Joaquin Phoenix’s Joker Discussion00:28:00 – DC Fandom Deep Dive00:??:?? – Ticket Giveaway Winners Announced
🎟️ Want more movie screenings, giveaways, and exclusive announcements?
Subscribe on YouTube.Follow Mostly Superheroes.Support at www.mostlysuperheroes.com
This is where fandom meets community.
🦇 See you in the cave.