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The Hometown Hero Hour

by Hometown Heroes

We're a group of old friends and content creators, talking a variety of topics under the umbrella of glorious Nerd-dom, like movies, video games, DnD, etc. Find us on Social MediaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hometownheroesutah/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-pWZLkRvwRz7z6C5lFijMw Twitter: @Capt_Spartacus

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Episodes

  1. E28 What's on Disney+

    Captain Spartacus and Handsome Jay have had fun with Disney+ so far! Especially The Mandolorian. What are you excited about? Let us know!

  2. E27 Some Fun Documentaries

    Captain Spartacus and Handsome Jay talk about just a few of the fun documentaries they've enjoyed over the years. Do you have some that you enjoy? Let us know!

  3. Ep26 Tv Characters Who Stuck Around

    This week Captain Spartacus goes through a list with Handsome Jay of characters from television shows who stayed on longer than originally planned. Thank you all for the support, let us know what you'd like to see discussed on a future episode on our social media.

  4. Ep25 Force Powers Overview

    Captain Spartacus and Handsome Jay cover the basics of Force powers in the Star Wars Universe. Some are still canon, some are not, but they're all so stinkin' cool! Thank you all for the support, let us know what you think of the show.

  5. Ep24 Happy Halloween!

    Captain Spartacus and Handsome Jay talk about some of their favorite Halloween traditions and activities, as well as Spooky vs Spoopy. Let us know over on instagram if you are Spooky or Spoopy! @hometownheroesutah

  6. Ep23 How Strong IS The Hulk?

    Captain Spartacus and Handsome J are BIG fans of The Hulk, so they wanna try and answer the question: just how strong IS The Hulk? There could be a mathematical way to quantify how strong he is, but we wanted to do it through illustration of some of his most INCREDIBLE feats. Find us on Instagram...

  7. Ep22 Lightsaber Forms Breakdown

    Captain Spartacus and Handsome J break down the 7 different lightsaber fighting styles, and talk a little about mobile games. If you're enjoying the podcast, reach out and let us know! We're having a blast and we appreciate all the community involvement Find us on Instagram as HometownHeroesUtah

  8. Ep21 Fun with Musicals!

    Captain Spartacus is joined once again by his long time friend, BJ Oldroyd. Cap and BJ have been in a number of local theater productions together, and they have a good time talking about some of their experiences being involved in theater. Be sure to like, subscribe, follow, whatever. We...

  9. Ep20: *SPOILERS* Game of Thrones S8 DIDN'T Suck?!

    Captain Spartacus is joined this week by his long-time close friend BJ Oldroyd. He has the more unique perspective on the final season of GoT, that it DIDN'T suck, and Cap can't believe it, lol Thank you all for enjoying the content, we are so grateful for all the support

  10. S2E19 WoW Then and Now

    Captain Spartacus, Dancor, and Handsome J compare and contrast World of Warcraft back in vanilla, and how it's evolved now. Especially in light of WoW Classic releasing, it was fun to remember how far it's come. If you enjoy the episode, let us know! Thank you all so much for all the support!

  11. S2E18 Kung Fu Movies

    Captain Spartacus, Dancor, and Handsome J are big movie fans, and this episode about Kung Fun movies has been a long time coming. We list some of the top rated movies of the genre, as well as some of our personal favorites. If you enjoy the episode let us know! We have appreciated all the support...

  12. S2E17 Han Solo Fan Film with KFACETV

    Captain Spartacus is joined once again by the incomparable Keith of KFaceTv! We discuss his work on a Han Solo fan film back in 2017, our mutual love of Star Wars, and his working with Doug Jones Find KFaceTv on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, etc Our podcast is published to most major platforms…

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  13. S2E16 Dark Lord Funk and Viral Videos KFACETV

    Captain Spartacus and Handsome J are joined by the amazingly talented Keith of KFaceTV (Youtube, Facebook, Instagram, etc). In 2015 KFaceTV had their video "Dark Lord Funk" go viral, and we talk to Keith about the process that went in to making the video, as well as his reaction to what it's like...

  14. S2 Ep15 What is the Power of The One Ring?

    Have you ever wondered what actually IS the power of the One Ring from Lord of the Rings? Captain Spartacus and Dancor break it down for you. This week we give a brief history of Sauron, other rings of power, and what the capabilities of the One Ring are. The movies don't tell a lot, so we pull...

  15. S2 Ep14 Movies So Bad, They're Good

    Sometimes, movies are so0 bad, it comes back around to great. Captain Spartacus and Dancor talk about some of these, whether it's one element that hurts the film, or if it's only fun to heckle with friends. Have any we may have missed? Let us know! Find us on most major podcast platforms, and the...

  16. S2E13 We Love Lego!

    Captain Spartacus, Dancor, Handsome J, and returning Terra Colunga join us for a talk all about Lego. We all grew up with Legos, and have a really fun broad talk about it. If you love Legos too, let us know! What were some of your favorites? Find our podcast on all major platforms, and find our…

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  17. S2E12 Talking with Local Author TS Colunga

    In this episode Captain Spartacus and Handsome J talk with one of Cap's oldest friends: local author and transgender woman Terra Colunga on how she gets inspired to write, and shares a sample with us. Terra and Cap have had many conversations over the years about writing, and this week's episode...

  18. S2E11: Green Lantern Corps Overview

    This episode we talk a brief overview of the different Corps and groups withing the Green Lantern mythos, Did you know there were other colors of lanterns besides green and yellow? I love Green Lantern, and can't wait to do more. You can find our podcast on all major platforms, and the webshow on...

  19. S2E10: Harry Potter's Birtday!

    This week's episode the Hometown Heroes talk all things Harry Potter in honor of his birthday! We cover the categories with a broad brush, but do have a fun conversation about wand lore! Our podcasts are available on all major platforms, and you can find the webshow on our youtube channel The...

  20. S2E5: Outlawing Loot boxes?

    In this episode, Captain Spartacus and Dancor are joined by Delta G and Handsome J of the Hometown Heroes community, to talk about the potential outlawing of loot boxes from video games both console and mobile. If you enjoy the episode, let us know over on twitter @Capt_Spartacus @therealdancor

  21. S2E4: MCU Multiverse Theories

    This episode Captain Spartacus and Dancor are joined by Delta G and Handsome J to talk about their theories of where the Marvel Cinematic Universe could go in their next films, and some about the multiverse from the comics. If you enjoy the episode, let us know! @Capt_Spartacus @therealdancor

  22. S2E9: Starter Anime

    In this episode, Dancor and Captain Spartacus talk about some anime to help people be introduced to the genre. If you have a favorite anime, let us know on twitter! @Capt_Spartacus @therealdancor

  23. S2E8: Mobile Gaming Discussion

    In this episode, Dancor and Captain Spartacus talk about some of their favorite mobile games, as well as general likes/dislikes and their experiences with mobile gaming. Find our podcast on all major podcast platforms, and keep an eye out for our webshow on Youtube on our Hometown Heroes…

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  24. S2E7: Pokemon Sword and Shield: What We Know So Far

    Captain Spartacus and Dancor dive into the world of Pokemon game titles. We cover their brief experience with the franchise, and talk a bit about some of the contention surrounding the newest title announced at E3 last month. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hometownheroesutah/ Youtube:...

  25. S2E6: Favorite Movies No One Knows

    Captain Spartacus and Dancor talk about a few of their favorite lesser known movies. Let us know if you have any that also fall under this category! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hometownheroesutah/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-pWZLkRvwRz7z6C5lFijMw Twitter: @Capt_Spartacus

  26. S2E3: The Single Player vs. Multiplayer Experience

    Captain Spartacus and Dancor talk about their experiences with Single Player and Multiplayer games, and how they differ. Hit us up on social media and let us know what you've experienced. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hometownheroesutah/ Youtube:...

  27. S2 Episode 2: Lightsaber Crystals: Before and After Disney's Acquisition

    Captain Spartacus and Dancor compare and contrast the current canon of Star Wars' Lightsabers, with what's now referred to as "Legends", or the canon under Lucasfilm. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hometownheroesutah/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-pWZLkRvwRz7z6C5lFijMw…

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  28. S2 Episode 1: Our New Studio! and E3 Highlights

    Welcome to the first episode of Season 2 of the Hometown Hero Hour! The crew is in a new, sweet studio, and we're super excited. Captain Spartacus and Dacor talk some of their favorite highlights from E3 2019. Let us know what you liked, and feel free to like and share! Instagram:...

About this show

We're a group of old friends and content creators, talking a variety of topics under the umbrella of glorious Nerd-dom, like movies, video games, DnD, etc. Find us on Social MediaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hometownheroesutah/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-pWZLkRvwRz7z6C5lFijMw Twitter: @Capt_Spartacus

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Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does The Hometown Hero Hour have?

The Hometown Hero Hour has 28 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on November 21, 2019.

What is The Hometown Hero Hour about?

We're a group of old friends and content creators, talking a variety of topics under the umbrella of glorious Nerd-dom, like movies, video games, DnD, etc. Find us on Social MediaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hometownheroesutah/ Youtube:...

How often does The Hometown Hero Hour release new episodes?

The Hometown Hero Hour publishes weekly, based on its 28 episodes since July 2019.

Who hosts The Hometown Hero Hour?

The Hometown Hero Hour is created and hosted by Hometown Heroes.
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