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Headline Heroes

Comedy

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

Location:

United States

Genres:

Comedy

Description:

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

Language:

English


Episodes
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Headline Heroes: Oscar Mayer Drift

4/21/2023
Order up! We are hungry for hot dogs, hot dogs, and more hot dogs over here. This one is all about hot dogs. Listen up as we talk about hot dogs, we give our opinions on hot dogs, and there is a smattering of dog talk of the hot variety. Also we take a bear quiz or whatever. Las Vegas Thieves Steal Catalytic Converter From WienermobileCarl SorensonDiscordTwitterFacebookRedditheadlineheroescast@gmail.com319-596-6766merch

Duration:00:51:29

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Headline Heroes: Chapter 2

1/28/2023
At long last. The return. Headline Heroes is back and it is better than ever. We are sorry for the long absence and we hope we can make it up to you with our talk of old time chicken suits, dungeon recording studios, and of course what the heck we’ve been up to for 2 years. TSA Finds Handgun Hidden Inside Raw Chicken In Luggage At AirportCarl SorensonDiscordTwitterFacebookRedditheadlineheroescast@gmail.commerch

Duration:00:50:41

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Direct/Off #7- Coppola vs. Scorsese

8/21/2021
Welcome to Direct Off, the podcast where we put directors face-to-face. This week is part 1 of our Francis Ford Coppola vs. Martin Scorsese battle. Join us as we botch a hit, eat a cannoli, and delve into The Godfather. Carl SorensonDiscordTwitterFacebookRedditheadlineheroescast@gmail.com319-596-6766merch Find out more at https://headline-heroes.pinecast.co

Duration:01:40:20

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Direct/Off #4- Halloween (1978) v. Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)

8/21/2021
Happy Halloween! It's time to start... what's that? Oh. I'm sorry, my producer has just handed me a note saying Halloween was actually over a week ago. My bad. Well, either way, we hope you enjoy this episode of Direct/Off. It's a little different than our past episodes, and indeed things will be a bit different from now on, but the fun will always continue. Carl SorensonDiscordTwitterFacebookRedditheadlineheroescast@gmail.com319-596-6766merch Find out more at https://headline-heroes.pinecast.co

Duration:01:49:34

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Direct/Off #3- Mann Vs. Fincher - Part 2

8/21/2021
We continue to tackle two directors with them beefy filmographies. This episode we break the first rule of Fight Club and talk about Fight Club among many other Fincher movies. Part 2 of 2. Carl SorensonDiscordTwitterFacebookRedditheadlineheroescast@gmail.com319-596-6766merch Find out more at https://headline-heroes.pinecast.co

Duration:01:17:35

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Direct/Off #2- Mann Vs. Fincher - Part 1

8/21/2021
With one down we feel emboldened to tackle two directors with beefier filmographies. This episode we blow the whistle, crack the safe, and put Michael Mann and David Fincher face-to-face. Part 1 of 2. Carl SorensonDiscordTwitterFacebookRedditheadlineheroescast@gmail.com319-596-6766merch Find out more at https://headline-heroes.pinecast.co

Duration:01:52:00

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Direct/Off #1- Nolan vs. Cameron

8/21/2021
Hey Headline Hero fans. As you can tell, we are taking a bit of a well deserved break. However, we wanted to get something in your feeds. Enter Direct/Off. Here is the entire backlog of Tanner, Drew, and friend Patrick's movie podcast. Here is where it will live on the internet. Stay super everyone. In our maiden voyage, we light the bat symbol, link Tsaheylu, and put Christopher Nolan and James Cameron face-to-face. Carl SorensonDiscordTwitterFacebookRedditheadlineheroescast@gmail.com319-596-6766merch Find out more at https://headline-heroes.pinecast.co

Duration:01:59:17

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Reissue #7: Bride of Roomba

5/6/2021
A NOTE FROM THE BOYS: Hey sorry everyone, this week due to some technical difficulties and scheduling issues we just couldn't make it happen. That said here is an old favorite where instead of a comic book character we accidentally make a horror movie. Anyway, enjoy! Hey did you guys hear something? Wait, what happened to that vacuum salesman? Guys I think the vacuuming is coming from inside the house! Quick, lockdown the house and hide in the closet with me. To keep calm we can discuss The Olive Garden reviews, buying a driver’s license, and vacuum crimes. Oregon Man Called Police About A Burglar. Armed Officers Found A Rogue RoombaCarl SorensonDiscordTwitterFacebookRedditheadlineheroescast@gmail.com319-596-6766merch Proudly a member of the PodFix Network. You can find them at podfixnetwork.com. TwitterFacebook Find out more at https://headline-heroes.pinecast.co

Duration:00:43:46

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Issue #181: Test your Metal

4/20/2021
What is up fellow Metal heads? We are here to party, and are incredibly ready to survive this upcoming apocalypse through our love of Heavy Metal alone. I've got some songs you might like right here. They are about rain measurement, spending money for the Free Willy soundtrack, and the big Kenny Chesney question. Man builds guitar out of his dead uncle’s skeleton, uses it to play black metalCarl SorensonDiscordTwitterFacebookRedditheadlineheroescast@gmail.com319-596-6766Buy our merch! Twitter Facebook Find out more at https://headline-heroes.pinecast.co

Duration:00:46:40

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Issue #180: Mars Radiation

4/7/2021
Space! What is it? Why is it like it is? For answers to that you should probably ask Neil deGrasse Tyson, but if you want to hear about everything else, we probably have you covered this episode. Those important things like Easter dish favorites, Elon Munch, and of course another round of Matilda talk. It's all right here. Mars & the Moon Will Have a Close Encounter in the Sky TonightCarl SorensonDiscordTwitterFacebookRedditheadlineheroescast@gmail.com319-596-6766Buy our merch! Twitter Facebook Find out more at https://headline-heroes.pinecast.co

Duration:00:45:01

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Issue #179: My Favorite Cryptid

3/23/2021
Have you heard the legend of the Headline Heroes? Stories say it's a comedy podcast where they take today’s headlines and create a comic book origin story. I know it sounds ludicrous, but Old Man Jenkins said he heard them talk about Floam/Gak, Discovery Channel, and Drew please come back we need you. Dyatlov Pass Tourists Go Missing While Visiting Area of Mysterious Hiking IncidentCarl SorensonDiscordTwitterFacebookRedditheadlineheroescast@gmail.com319-596-6766Buy our merch! Twitter Facebook Find out more at https://headline-heroes.pinecast.co

Duration:00:36:15

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Issue #178: Meatball Bandolier

3/11/2021
Hey we’re gonna try to do an SEO thing here so just hold up while I do this real quick. Meatball Bandolier Meatball Bandolier Meatball Bandolier Meatball Bandolier Meatball Bandolier Meatball Bandolier Meatball Bandolier Meatball Bandolier Meatball Bandolier Meatball Bandolier. Okay I think that should do it. Thanks for bearing with me. As a reward please listen to us talk about old nickelodeon shows, furniture names, and the Power Ranger base location. Ikea bought 11,000 acres of forest in Georgia to protect it from developmentCarl SorensonDiscordTwitterFacebookRedditheadlineheroescast@gmail.com319-596-6766merch

Duration:00:37:34

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Issue #177: Low-key Pranks

2/22/2021
Hello and welcome to Headline Zeroes. Oh wait a minute someone vandalized our podcast name! Let’s get those pranksters back! Grab your toilet paper and plastic forks as we discuss Satyrs, sign pranks, and America’s favorite comedian. Six Arrested after changing Hollywood sign to 'Hollyboob'Carl SorensonDiscordTwitterFacebookRedditheadlineheroescast@gmail.com319-596-6766merch Proudly a member of the PodFix Network. You can find them at podfixnetwork.com. TwitterFacebook

Duration:00:43:18

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Issue #176: A Kid in King Arthur’s Basketball Court

2/8/2021
Ah, to be young again. To play on the old wooden playground without getting weird looks from parents. To speak into those weird tube walkie talkie things, and tell your friends about our own Kid’s Kingdoms, goat experiences, and clearing the spam folder. What I would give to be young again. Dog and goat serving as mayor raise money for a playgroundCarl SorensonDiscordTwitterFacebookRedditheadlineheroescast@gmail.com319-596-6766merch Proudly a member of the PodFix Network. You can find them at podfixnetwork.com. TwitterFacebook

Duration:00:52:24

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Issue #175: There’s a Snake in my Bath!

2/2/2021
It’s been a long year for the whole planet, and it's time for the earth to get a little spa time. Cucumbers over the eyes, soft music playing, and a bath bomb that could end us all! To get the most relaxation out of this episode make sure you listen to us talk about our shampoo picks, L'oreal for kids, and rat kings. Eastern Australia covered under huge amounts of snake-infested sea foamCarl SorensonDiscordTwitterFacebookRedditheadlineheroescast@gmail.com319-596-6766merch Proudly a member of the PodFix Network. You can find them at podfixnetwork.com. TwitterFacebook

Duration:00:36:16

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Issue #174: The Gang Starts a Drug Ring

1/26/2021
Woah woah woah mister, I see you’re trying to ride this podcast but I can tell you’re 2 inches too short. Aw jeez stop crying, it’s not my rule. Okay fine you can ride the podcast as long as your parents are okay with you hearing about Tom Sawyer-ing young children, drug distribution techniques, and hometown carnivals. 22 Teddy Bears On A Roller Coaster Are Having The Time Of Their Fluffy LivesCarl SorensonTwitterFacebookRedditheadlineheroescast@gmail.com319-596-6766 Proudly a member of the PodFix Network. You can find them at podfixnetwork.com. TwitterFacebook

Duration:00:45:41

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Issue #173: If You Give a Man A Caterpillar

1/18/2021
You leave your umbrella at a bus station, a dog knocks it over, it falls in a puddle, it splashes on a man’s crotch and makes it look like he peed himself, then finally he decide to make himself feel better by listening to his favorite podcast where they talk about soup preferences, agent Amelia Bedelia, and what a butt looks like. Man Finds Caterpillars In Supermarket Broccoli And Raises Them As His OwnCarl SorensonTwitterFacebookRedditheadlineheroescast@gmail.com319-596-6766 Proudly a member of the PodFix Network. You can find them at podfixnetwork.com. TwitterFacebook

Duration:00:46:16

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Issue #172: Waterworld

1/6/2021
Nuo yeer, nuo us, nuo heru! Its ill ibuout veter und vhet yuou cuon puoll ouout ouff it zees veek is ve-a deescuoss Swedish Chef, jacuzzi suits, und buying books Article: Girl, 8, pulls a 1,500-year-old sword from a lake in Sweden Music by Carl Sorenson TwitterFacebookRedditheadlineheroescast@gmail.com319-596-6766https://www.teepublic.com/?ref_id=15820 Proudly a member of the PodFix Network. You can find them at podfixnetwork.com. TwitterFacebook

Duration:00:36:38

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Reissue #6: Mob Rescue

12/30/2020
Rev up those fryers because I am ready to podcast! We’re cooking up an extra special episode for you this week. Order up and listen to us discuss Bar Rescue, Capri Sun commercials, and a shit load of rats. Get 20% off and free shipping with the code HEROES20 at manscaped.com Man Gets Receipt Telling The Cook To Spit In His FoodCarl SorensonTwitterFacebookRedditheadlineheroescast@gmail.com319-596-6766https://www.teepublic.com/?ref_id=15820 Proudly a member of the PodFix Network. You can find them at podfixnetwork.com. TwitterFacebook

Duration:00:44:57

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Issue #171: I'll Be Home for Krampus

12/23/2020
It's the most wonderful time of the year! The end….the end of the year is the best because this year has been a fiery hellhole from which none of us can escape. Anyway, in celebration of this year finally ending we cooked up something special for you: a regular episode! It’s chock-full of tidbits you’ll love like vampire santa, Wisconsin food oddities, and parliament relics. Long-Forgotten Secret Passageway Discovered In A Wall At U.K. ParliamentCarl SorensonTwitterFacebookRedditheadlineheroescast@gmail.com319-596-6766https://www.teepublic.com/?ref_id=15820 Proudly a member of the PodFix Network. You can find them at podfixnetwork.com. TwitterFacebook

Duration:00:43:24