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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.
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Direct/Off

Drew Mick, Patrick Huff, and Tanner Ackerman

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Direct/Off is a podcast where each episode, two directors are put face-to-face to debate their best, most mediocre, and worst movies. From there, a winner can be determined.
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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. Article: Las Vegas Thieves Steal Catalytic Converter From Wienermobile Mus…
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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. Article: TSA Finds Handgun Hidden Inside Raw Chicken In Luggage At Airport …
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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. Music by Carl Sorenson Join us on Discord Please follow our Twitter Facebook Reddit Email: headlineheroescast@gmail.com Voicemail:…
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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…
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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. Music by Carl Sorenson Join us on Discord Please follow our Twitter Facebook Reddit Email: headlineheroescast@gmail.com Voicemail: 319-596-6766 Buy our merch! F…
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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. Music by Carl Sorenson Join us on Discord Please follow our Twitter Facebook Reddit Email: headlineheroescast@gmail.com Voicemail: 319-596-6766 Buy o…
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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, li…
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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…
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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. Article: Man builds guitar out of h…
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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. Article: Mars & the Moon …
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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. Article: Dyatlov Pass Tourists Go Missing While…
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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…
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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. Article: Six Arrested after changing Hollywood sign to 'Hollyboob' Music by Carl Sorenson Join us on Discord Please …
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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. Article: Dog and goat serving as mayor raise money for a p…
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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. Article: Eastern Australia cove…
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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. Article: 22 Teddy Bears On A …
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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. Article: Man Fin…
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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 Please follow our Twitter Facebook Reddit Email: headlineheroescast@gmail.com Voicemail: 319-596…
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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 Article: Man Gets Receipt Telling The Cook To Spit In His Food Music by Ca…
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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 oddit…
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So this ep is late, huh? Sorry about that! I wont waste any of your time writing a long description about the episode where we have some laughs and list some stuff we talked about. That would be pretty rude I think. Honestly, the audacity to let the episode come out late and then have this GIANT wall of text that you just have to read because it ob…
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Can I offer you an egg in this trying time? It's a brined egg, I hope that's okay. If you don't want it I’ll eat it. It's two great tastes that taste great together or something. Oh you’re gonna eat it? Well great, while you eat I’ll tell you all about molasses tragedies, The Fly, and food textures. Be sure to head to Manscaped.com and use our spec…
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It's that last month of December and we are coming at you with another 'Best of' Headline Heroes! This one covers episodes 13, 14, and 15. So a long time ago! Be sure to head to Manscaped.com and use our special Promo code HEROES20 for 20% off and free shipping! Article: Link text Music by Carl Sorenson Please follow our Twitter Facebook Reddit Ema…
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Robots? They don't stand a chance. Cars? No way. A knife? Nope. A nail that got stuck in your tire? Bummer for you, but easy for him. In case you missed it...if it’s metal? It’s his. Article: Boy, 6, Cracks Open Robbery Case By Reeling In Sunken Safe From Lake Music by Carl Sorenson Please follow our Twitter Facebook Reddit Email: headlineheroescas…
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It’s nearly winter, and you know what that means! Time to get out on the field and plant some plants! Grab your misting bottle and make sure that you listen up about Buzzfeed quizzes, Incan gods, and Marvel phone books. Article: The Pink Congo Scam Of Houseplant Influencer Instagram Music by Carl Sorenson Please follow our Twitter Facebook Reddit E…
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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…
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Jumpscare Did we get you? No? Alright, we will keep trying. Meanwhile here’s an episode jumpscare how about now? We normally don't do the spooky stuff, give us a break! Well fine, we’ll stop trying to scare you if you promise to listen to us talk about voting, tips, and a return of everyone’s favorite spooky game Article: 89-year-old pizza delivery…
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Ladies and gentlemen! We did not come here tonight just to make you laugh. We came here to sell you something and we want you to pay particular attention! We have a brand new podcast for you, and it’s filled to the brim with Gallagher, Gordon the leader of the Power Rangers, and Tanner’s continued inflatable feud. Article: 2 Men Rob Convenience Sto…
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Laws. We all know them. We all love them. We all hate them. But seriously, we are seeing a lot of rule breaking, so we wanted to use this time to remind of the rules. The voicemail must actually be called from and not only to in order to be kept. Bill Gates did appear in National Treasure and you can’t say that’s wrong The Impractical Jokers saved …
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Do you remember that scene in Mad Men where they go have a picnic on some hillside and then when they’re done they just toss all the garbage on the ground? Man that was crazy. This episode isn’t really like that much since we mostly talk about Picnic crime, our frontline workers, and Olive Garden reviews Article: Crowd Of Giant Crabs Decides To Cra…
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Let’s walk through your morning tooth routine. Brush your teeth! Gargle mouthwash! Floss your gums! Listen to us as we talk about the highest grossing sports movies, our opinions on Subway sandwiches, and whether or not a mother should operate on her son. Article: Court rules Subway sandwiches too sugary to meet legal definition of ‘bread’ Music by…
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Listen we talk about our spam folder and our favorite pizza for like half the episode this time. If you wanna skip it I totally understand. But if you’re willing to stick with us then you'll hear us talk all about dangerous pizza delivery spots, flat earthers, and famous deliverers. Article: Pizza Shop Owner Thwarts Robbery By Tossing Pie At Suspec…
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Recording this week was not in the cards, but our friend and fellow PodFix Network show leant us one of their episodes! This is the GravityBeard presents: The Smorgashorde Tour. It is a super fun episode, that Drew just so happens to be on. Check out the GravityBeard podcast here Music by Carl Sorenson Please follow our Twitter Facebook Reddit Emai…
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Some people say that when you run into a bear you should play dead? Well no, actually. The best way to handle a run in with a bear is to NEVER HAVE ABANDONED THEM IN THE FIRST PLACE. Grab your bear mace and listen up as we talk about hairless bears, Air Bud, and Agent 47. Article: Boy, 12, Remains Totally Calm Despite The Massive Bear Creeping Up B…
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This ones all about those things that keep us marching: feet. We like ‘em, we love ‘em, we gotta have ‘em. But really please do not send us any pictures of feet, I’m begging you. Meanwhile, we have a special guest on, we talk about Ace Attorney, and close rodent calls. Article: Furniture Buyer Finds Cash Hidden In Used Footstool Music by Carl Soren…
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Deck the halls with haunting bridge music! This week we are joined by Keith Gawla of the Pop Up Film Cast. We his help we create a sound villain and also Dr. Dre. Check out the Pop Up Film Cast here. Article: Eerie Golden Gate Bridge ‘Music’ Fills San Francisco After Railing Replacement Music by Carl Sorenson Please follow our Twitter Facebook Redd…
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Welcome to our NPR listeners. This week it’s all politics. We just can’t help ourselves. Gonna take a big ol stinky bite out of every politic we see. During the episode we’ll have some brief breaks to update you on The Animal, the opposite of stairs, and Tim Burton’s controversial twist. Article: Canine Siblings Separated At Shelter Reunite; Their …
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The coup is finally here. This week we have special guest Patrick Huff on. We can't help but talk about some good movies as well as bad ringtones and Patrick's surprising mic pick up. Article: Internet Faces A Wave Of New Wholesome Frog Content Music by Carl Sorenson Please follow our Twitter Facebook Reddit Email: headlineheroescast@gmail.com Voic…
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Excuse me, but do you know how long you’ve been parked here? Well, I hate to say it but I’m going to have to give you a ticket. Oh, it’s because you were listening to a good podcast? I guess I can let you off with a warning since I understand that you GOTTA hear them talk about fast food shoes, ticketing the Mars rover, and Latin name for donkey. A…
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When the moon hits your eye like a big pizza pie, that’s amore. When a truck filled with Mac and Cheese hits a power transformer, that’s our latest villain! If you’re not too full pull up a chair and get a heaping helping of Gak, Norm Macdonald, and Beerfest. Article: Tennessee Sees Duo Of Food-Related Accidents Music by Carl Sorenson Please follow…
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We are out on the lake this week. Knee deep in some fishing. It is a very shallow lake. We have to be a little quiet out here, lest we scare those finned fiends, so pop in your headphones and listen as we talk about Cartoon Cartoon, fishing memories, and Tanner’s predicament. Article: Louisiana Man Faces Charges For Swimming In Sporting Goods Store…
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Now in the care of Dave Seville's nephew (Zachary Levi), chipmunks Alvin, Simon and Theodore take a break from pop-music stardom and return to school. Almost immediately, the tiny tunesmiths get the giant task of saving their school's music program by winning a battle-of-the-bands contest. Though the boys think winning it will be easy, romantic and…
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Hey fans. We were unable to sit down and record this week, so here is a reissue of another favorite episode. Uhhh yeah I'll take a number 78 with extra goofs. Could you put some extra tangents on that please? Thanks a lot. I sure hope the toy in my meal is either a small piece of a candy bar, a Fry Guy, or the biggest heist the fast food world has …
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I’m gonna pop some lobster phones, only got $1,200 in my pocket. I’m I’m, I’m huntin’, looking for Cheese sitcoms, but this is a Dali. Look okay we’re sorry for writing that but sometimes writing the description is hard. You try it, okay? Article: Original Salvador Dali artwork found at Outer Banks thrift shop Music by Carl Sorenson Please follow o…
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