Superhero Smash: A Live Radio Show
Welcome to the Superhero Smash Universe!
A Musical Force for Good!Journey through the Superhero Smash Universe, where superhero stories teach us how to be heroes in our everyday lives. Featuring the best superhero music, legendary heroes, unforgettable stories, and life lessons from comics, movies, television, and beyond. Livestream Superhero Smash Here!Superhero Smash can be heard exclusively on WIUP 90.1 FM. With Doctor SmashSecret Identity: Dr. Gian Pagnucci The Superhero Smash Code“You don’t need superpowers to be a hero. The only thing it takes to be a hero is the courage to do what’s right when someone needs your help.” Origin Story: Superhero Smash Audio Issue #1 (May 9, 2023). |
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Superhero Smash: Season IV
- Audio Issue #56: The Summer of Supergirl! (5/14/26)
- In this action-packed audio episode, Superhero Smash returns for its fourth spectacular season and features everyone’s favorite feisty teenager: Supergirl!
- Theme: Growing Into Who You Are
- Audio Issue #57: The Dark Night Detectives (5/21/26)
- In this action-packed audio episode, Superhero Smash investigates the dark alongside Batman & Jessica Jones!
- Theme: Noticing What Others Miss
- Audio Issue #58: Harry Dresden (5/27/26)
- In this action-packed audio episode, Superhero Smash takes to the streets of Chicago alongside Harry Dresden!
- Theme: Standing Up Anyway
- Audio Issue #59: Spider-Man Noir (6/4/26)
- In this action-packed audio episode, Superhero Smash takes to the streets of a Depression-era New York City alongside The Spider!
- Theme: Doing Good in a Dark World
- Audio Issue #60: Godzilla (6/11/26)
- In this action-packed audio episode, Superhero Smash watches Godzilla rise from the ocean!
- Theme: The Consequences of Our Actions
- Audio Issue #61: King Kong (6/18/26)
- In this action-packed audio episode, Superhero Smash climbs the Empire State Building with King Kong!
- Theme: More Than a Monster
- Audio Issue #62: Tarzan (6/25/26)
- In this action-packed audio episode, Superhero Smash swings through the jungle with Tarzan!
- Theme: Finding Where You Belong
- No Show: (7/2/26)
- Audio Issue #63: The Phantom (7/9/26)
- In this action-packed audio episode, Superhero Smash slams evil with The Phantom!
- Theme: Legacy and Honor
- Audio Issue #64: The X-Men (7/16/26)
- In this action-packed audio episode, Superhero Smash mutates to fight discrimination alongside The Uncanny X-Men!
- Theme: Strength Through Diversity
- Audio Issue #65: Venom (7/23/26)
- In this action-packed audio episode, Superhero Smash turns monstrous alongside Venom!
- Theme: Redemption and Second Chances
- Audio Issue #66: Spider-Man’s Brand New Day (7/30/26)
- In this action-packed audio episode, Superhero Smash swings into action alongside Spider-Man!
- Theme: Responsibility and Service
- Audio Issue #67: Professor Henningsen Returns! (8/6/26)
- In this action-packed audio episode, Superhero Smash explores superhero stories with Dr. Henningsen!
- Audio Issue #68: The Dynamic Duo of Dr. Eckard & Dr. Romagnoli Return! (8/13/26)
- In this action-packed audio episode, Superhero Smash teams up with Dr. Romagnoli & Dr. Eckard to bring superhero lessons to the real world!
- Audio Issue #69: The Superhero Smash Saving Summer Adventure!
- In this super special audio episode, the Superhero Smash Brigade must fight to save Summer!
Future Superhero Smash Shows
- You can hear Dr. Pagnucci’s show live during IUP’s Summer Break, Thanksgiving Break, Winter Break, and Spring Break
- Watch this webpage for announcements about upcoming show airings
The Superhero Smash Archive
- Too excited to wait for a new show? You can check out past audio issues below.
- Explore every hero, villain, guest star, and life lesson from the Superhero Smash Universe:
- And once you’re done listening, try some of these great books
Superhero Smash Radio Show Host
- Dr. Gian Pagnucci, a.k.a. Doctor Smash
- Dr. Pagnucci is Co-Author of Enter the Superheroes: American Values, Culture, and the Canon of Superhero Literature with Dr. Alex Romagnoli
- Dr. Pagnucci is Co-Author of Enter the Superheroes: American Values, Culture, and the Canon of Superhero Literature with Dr. Alex Romagnoli
Stream Superhero Smash Live on WIUP 90.1 FM!
- Listen to Season IV of Superhero Smash all summer long for 2026!
- Airs live Thursdays from 11:00 a.m.-Noon during the Summer of 2026
- WIUP 90.1 FM Website
- Superhero Smash is a musical force for good!
Join Doctor Smash’s Legion of Listeners!
- Have a superhero song request?
- Want Doctor Smash to talk about a particular superhero on the show?
- Send a request here:
The Music of the Superheroes (About the Show)
- Superhero Smash features the best music, stories, and comic book lore from every superhero universe.
- Superhero Smash is a musical force for good!
- In each audio issue, Doctor Smash plays tons of great songs and talks about comic book origin stories, comics history, superhero romances, and long-lost superheroes (and supervillains too).
- Doctor Smash also covers all the latest heroic news from the Marvel Universe, the DC Universe, and beyond!
- Tune in to go on an audio adventure!
Grant Gustin says Superhero Smash Sounds Cool!
- I met Grant Gustin, former star of CW’s show The Flash, at GalaxyCon 2023 in Raleigh, NC. When I told him about Superhero Smash, he said the show “sounds cool.” Here I am in a photo with The Flash. Better look quick before he dashes off at super speed! The DCU should put Gustin on the big screen in the next Justice League movie.
Want to Hear a Recording of a Previous Show?
- Want to hear a past show? Due to space limitations on my website, I’m not able to make every episode of Superhero Smash available.
- Fortunately a small selection of past shows linked below do include the broadcast recording. These are primarily shows featuring Superhero Smash Special Guest Stars.
- I have noted below which Audio Issue links have a recording by noting with Audio next to the date the show originally aired. Hope you enjoy these special episodes of Superhero Smash.
- These selected shows are posted for teaching purposes in keeping with the educational mission of Superhero Smash.
- If you want to hear a specific show and it is not available on this website, I am happy to share the recording with you if it is available. To request a past episode of Superhero Smash, please send a request to my email:
