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Superheroes, Side Hustles, and Slip-Ups: The Human Side of Heroism

Author
Owen Cerruto
Published
Mon 01 Sep 2025
Episode Link
https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/owen-cerruto7/episodes/Superheroes--Side-Hustles--and-Slip-Ups-The-Human-Side-of-Heroism-e37iv6t

"Super Zeroes: Heroic Day Jobs & Bloopers" is a program that explores **superheroes by night, who are also slackers by day**, implying they have "hilariously mundane" day jobs. The show is hosted by **Jack (Host 1)** and **Ryan (Host 2)**.


The program includes several segments:


* **Introduction and General Premise**:

* It begins with **sound effects of a traffic jam and car horns**.

* **Batman is heard grumbling**, saying, "I've got the Joker to catch and this guy's doing 40 in the fast lane?!".

* Jack welcomes listeners to "Super Zeroes," describing the concept as "superheroes by night, slackers by day".

* Ryan adds that "even superheroes need a side hustle," giving the example of **Spider-Man walking dogs**, which he humorously calls "'paws' for a cause!".


* **Segment 1: Super Day Jobs**:

* Jack asks Ryan about Superman's day job.

* Ryan reveals **Superman's day job is a roofer**, noting he already has "the ladder thing covered with his strength!".

* Jack then asks about Wonder Woman's day job.

* Ryan states **Wonder Woman is a personal trainer**, remarking that "no one would skip leg day with her".


* **Segment 2: Sketches**:

* A pre-recorded sketch plays featuring **sound effects of a yoga class**.

* An instructor tells the Hulk, "Downward-facing dog, Hulk... smaller roar please".

* **Hulk responds by roaring softly**, saying, "HULK SMASH... inner peace".


* **Segment 3: Audience Calls**:

* Jack invites the audience to call in with their favorite superhero day job ideas.

* The call-in number provided is **555-MEET-HERO**.

* Pre-recorded caller voice notes are played.


* **Segment 4: Superhero Day Job Interviews**:

* Another pre-recorded sketch plays, set with **office sound effects**.

* An interviewer asks Captain America, "So, Captain America, why apply for librarian?".

* **Captain America responds**, "I enjoy quiet, orderly environments... and shielding kids from loud noises".


* **Segment 5: Wrap Up**:

* Jack thanks listeners for tuning in, reiterating the show's theme of "superheroes by night, hilariously mundane by day".

* Ryan invites listeners to "Join us next time on 'Super Zeroes' – same super time, same super channel!".

* The segment concludes with **superhero theme music fading out**.


* **Outro Script with Bloopers**:

* The outro begins with **sound effects of studio laughter and superhero theme music fading in and out**.

* Jack (Host 1) declares, "That's a wrap – almost...".

* **Bloopers clips are played**:

* **Hulk is heard roaring**, then saying, "HULK SMASH... wait wrong script!".

* **Captain America says**, "Shielding kids from... uh... what was the question?".

* **Batman is heard yawning** and saying, "I've got the Joker to catch and... (yawns) zzz...".

* Ryan (Host 2) encourages listeners to "Tune in next time for more superhero shenanigans!".

* The show ends with **superhero theme music playing until the end**.

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