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Zeroes on Heroes

by Mike Mercadal

Listen in as Mike Mercadal invites hilarious people to spread some love about their heroes. Remember to spread positivity & #BEHEROIC!

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Episodes

  1. Collateral BENEFIT [ep019] - ASPIRE TO INSPIRE - Mike Mercadal & Will Watkins

    Live Streamed: 3/23/2025 Join Mike Mercadal and Will Watkins, the dynamic duo behind the Collateral Benefit Podcast, for a LIVE stream! This interactive show will challenge your preconceptions about gym culture and inspire you to build a well-rounded approach to self-improvement. We'll be…

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  2. Collateral BENEFIT [ep018] - THE POSITIVITY CLUSTER BOMB - Mike Mercadal & Will Watkins

    Live Streamed: 3/2/2025 Join Mike Mercadal and Will Watkins, the dynamic duo behind the Collateral Benefit Podcast, for a LIVE stream! This interactive show will challenge your preconceptions about gym culture and inspire you to build a well-rounded approach to self-improvement. We'll be talking…

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  3. Collateral BENEFIT [ep017] - BEYOND THE BEEF - Mike Mercadal & Will Watkins

    Live Streamed: 2/23/2025 Join Mike Mercadal and Will Watkins, the dynamic duo behind the Collateral Benefit Podcast, for a LIVE stream! This interactive show will challenge your preconceptions about gym culture and inspire you to build a well-rounded approach to self-improvement. We'll be…

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  4. Collateral BENEFIT [ep16] - ALGORITHMIC INFLUENCING - Mike Mercadal & Will Watkins

    Live Streamed: 2/9/2025 Join Mike Mercadal and Will Watkins, the dynamic duo behind the Collateral Benefit Podcast, for a LIVE stream! This interactive show will challenge your preconceptions about gym culture and inspire you to build a well-rounded approach to self-improvement. We'll be talking…

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  5. Collateral BENEFIT [ep015] - BEYOND BRO SCIENCE - Mike Mercadal & Will Watkins

    Live Streamed: 1/26/2025 Join Mike Mercadal and Will Watkins, the dynamic duo behind the Collateral Benefit Podcast, for a LIVE stream! This interactive show will challenge your preconceptions about gym culture and inspire you to build a well-rounded approach to self-improvement. We'll be…

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  6. Collateral BENEFIT [ep014] - SOCIAL MEDIA AND SNAKE OIL - Mike Mercadal & Will Watkins

    Live Streamed: 1/19/2025 Join Mike Mercadal and Will Watkins, the dynamic duo behind the Collateral Benefit Podcast, for a LIVE stream! This interactive show will challenge your preconceptions about gym culture and inspire you to build a well-rounded approach to self-improvement. We'll be…

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  7. Collateral BENEFIT [ep013] - PAYLESS TO PROGRESS - Mike Mercadal & Will Watkins

    Live Streamed: 1/5/2025 Join Mike Mercadal and Will Watkins, the dynamic duo behind the Collateral Benefit Podcast, for a LIVE stream! This interactive show will challenge your preconceptions about gym culture and inspire you to build a well-rounded approach to self-improvement. We'll be talking…

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  8. Collateral BENEFIT [ep012] - TEST-ING THE WATERS - Mike Mercadal & Will Watkins

    Live Streamed: 12/29/2024 Join Mike Mercadal and Will Watkins, the dynamic duo behind the Collateral Benefit Podcast, for a LIVE stream! This interactive show will challenge your preconceptions about gym culture and inspire you to build a well-rounded approach to self-improvement. We'll be…

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  9. Collateral BENEFIT [ep011] - THE FINDING OUT PHASE - Mike Mercadal & Will Watkins

    Live Streamed: 12/8/2024 Join Mike Mercadal and Will Watkins, the dynamic duo behind the Collateral Benefit Podcast, for a LIVE stream! This interactive show will challenge your preconceptions about gym culture and inspire you to build a well-rounded approach to self-improvement. We'll be…

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  10. Collateral BENEFIT [ep010] - HUGGING THE HOMIES - Mike Mercadal & Will Watkins

    Live Streamed: 10/27/2024 Join Mike Mercadal and Will Watkins, the dynamic duo behind the Collateral Benefit Podcast, for a LIVE stream! This interactive show will challenge your preconceptions about gym culture and inspire you to build a well-rounded approach to self-improvement. We'll be…

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  11. Collateral BENEFIT [ep009] - ADULT BABIES AND SELF CARE - Mike Mercadal & Will Watkins

    Live Streamed: 10/6/2024 Join Mike Mercadal and Will Watkins, the dynamic duo behind the Collateral Benefit Podcast, for a LIVE stream! This interactive show will challenge your preconceptions about gym culture and inspire you to build a well-rounded approach to self-improvement. We'll be…

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  12. Collateral BENEFIT [ep008] - SIGMA SELF TALK - Mike Mercadal & Will Watkins

    Live Streamed: 9/15/2024 Join Mike Mercadal and Will Watkins, the dynamic duo behind the Collateral Benefit Podcast, for a LIVE stream! This interactive show will challenge your preconceptions about gym culture and inspire you to build a well-rounded approach to self-improvement. We'll be…

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  13. Collateral BENEFIT [ep007] - POOP TALK AND PROGRESS - Mike Mercadal & Will Watkins

    Live Streamed: 9/8/2024 Join Mike Mercadal and Will Watkins, the dynamic duo behind the Collateral Benefit Podcast, for a LIVE stream! This interactive show will challenge your preconceptions about gym culture and inspire you to build a well-rounded approach to self-improvement. We'll be talking…

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  14. Collateral BENEFIT [ep006] - THE PIZZA PARADOX - Mike Mercadal & Will Watkins

    Live Streamed: 8/25/2024 Join Mike Mercadal and Will Watkins, the dynamic duo behind the Collateral Benefit Podcast, for a LIVE stream! This interactive show will challenge your preconceptions about gym culture and inspire you to build a well-rounded approach to self-improvement. We'll be…

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  15. Collateral BENEFIT [ep005] - TIMES WILL TELL - Mike Mercadal & Will Watkins

    Live Streamed: 8/11/2024 Join Mike Mercadal and Will Watkins, the dynamic duo behind the Collateral Benefit Podcast, for a LIVE stream! This interactive show will challenge your preconceptions about gym culture and inspire you to build a well-rounded approach to self-improvement. We'll be…

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  16. Collateral BENEFIT [ep004] - JUST DO... START IT - Mike Mercadal & Will Watkins

    Live Streamed: 8/4/2024 Join Mike Mercadal and Will Watkins, the dynamic duo behind the Collateral Benefit Podcast, for a LIVE stream! This interactive show will challenge your preconceptions about gym culture and inspire you to build a well-rounded approach to self-improvement. We'll be talking…

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  17. Collateral BENEFIT [ep003] - GOALS? GAINS? GO! - Mike Mercadal & Will Watkins

    Live Streamed: 7/21/2024 Join Mike Mercadal and Will Watkins, the dynamic duo behind the Collateral Benefit Podcast, for a LIVE stream! This interactive show will challenge your preconceptions about gym culture and inspire you to build a well-rounded approach to self-improvement. We'll be…

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  18. Collateral BENEFIT [ep002] - IMPROVE THYSELF - Mike Mercadal & Will Watkins

    Live Streamed: 7/14/2024 Join Mike Mercadal and Will Watkins, the dynamic duo behind the Collateral Benefit Podcast, for a LIVE stream! This interactive show will challenge your preconceptions about gym culture and inspire you to build a well-rounded approach to self-improvement. We'll be…

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  19. Collateral BENEFIT [ep001] - NEW... AGAIN! - Mike Mercadal & Will Watkins

    Live Streamed: 7/7/2024 Join Mike Mercadal and Will Watkins, the dynamic duo behind the Collateral Benefit Podcast, for a LIVE stream! This interactive show will challenge your preconceptions about gym culture and inspire you to build a well-rounded approach to self-improvement. We'll be talking…

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  20. JTTLLY: Cryo-Sleep & Alpha Males! - 5/3/2024

    Fitness for Everyone: Get better everyday with "Just Tryin' to Look Like You!" Ready to ditch the workout woes and crush your self-improvement goals with a smile? We hope to be your weekly dose of real-life wellness adventures with your new workout buddies, Mike Mercadal and Will Watkins! We're...

  21. JTTLLY: Giant Cookies & THE "Shing" - 4/28/2024

    Fitness for Everyone: Get Strong & Smile with "Just Tryin' to Look Like You!" Ready to ditch the workout woes and crush your self-improvement goals with a smile? We hope to be your weekly dose of real-life wellness adventures with your new workout buddies, Mike Mercadal and Will Watkins! We're...

  22. JTTLLY: Toxic Masculinity & Staten Island Sewer People! - 4/10/2024

    Fitness for Everyone: Get Strong & Smile with "Just Tryin' to Look Like You!" Ready to ditch the workout woes and crush your self-improvement goals with a smile? We hope to be your weekly dose of real-life wellness adventures with your new workout buddies, Mike Mercadal and Will Watkins! We're...

  23. JTTLLY: Fun! Fitness! Friends! - 4/2/2024

    Fitness for Everyone: Get Strong & Smile with "Just Tryin' to Look Like You!" Ready to ditch the workout woes and crush your fitness goals with a smile? We hope to be your weekly dose of real-life fitness adventures with your new workout buddies, Mike Mercadal and Will Watkins! We're sharing our...

  24. Hey Watch This: A KNIGHT'S TALE! - 7/29/2019 - HWT003

    FOOD & GLORY! The latest edition of #HeyWatchThis was curated by none other than @VoxtheDevil himself, JOHN SMITH! He really wants you to watch the ultimate jousting-as-a-sport classic, A KNIGHT'S TALE! Watch along as out #CreekHeroes record an audio commentary track discussing the actually...

  25. Unsung Heroes: CASE OF THE MONDAYS - 7/8/2019 - UH116

    #UnsungHeroes is officially MOVING TO #MONDAYS! The kick-off #Monday is going to be all about the #corporategrind! Our #CreekHeroes told us all about their #BEST/#WORST/#DREAM #jobs! Did I mention we're MOVING THE SHOW TO MONDAYS!? Please like the Zeroes on Heroes Page on Facebook...

  26. Unsung Heroes: UN-CANCELLED! - 6/27/2019 - UH115

    BRING IT BACK! The latest #Unsung Heroes was all about UN-cancel culture, as in shows that ended before their time! Our #Creek Heroes dive into the shows they love that deserve a second chance! Also, this episode take a wild turn and goes completely OFF THE RAILS! Please like the Zeroes on Heroes...

  27. Unsung Heroes: PRIDE ROCK! - 6/23/2019 - UH114

    In honor of #Pride, the Latest #UnsungHeroes was all about celebrating the #LGBT+ #Heroes in the world! With the aid of guest cohosts John Smith (@VoxTheDevil) & Brendan Gillett (@Scrumpledina), our guests shared personal stories and celebrated #Queer Icons! Please like the Zeroes on Heroes Page…

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  28. Unsung Heroes: BOMB SQUAD! - 6/13/2019 - UH113

    WE ABOUT TO BLOW UP! Or in the case of this edition of #UnsungHeroes, BOMB HARD! Listen in as our #CreekHeroes talk about their best-worst bombing stories, the worst bombs they've ever seen, and WALLOW IN FAILURE! Please like the Zeroes on Heroes Page on Facebook...

  29. Hey Watch This: HACK THE PLANET! - 6/6/2019 - HWT002

    #HeyWatchThis is back! This #UnsungHeroes, we created an audio commentary track for one of @MikeMercadal's favorite movies! Queue up 1995's Hackers and watch along as we... #HACKTHEPLANET with #ZeroCool, #AcidBurn, & our #CreekHeroes! Please like the Zeroes on Heroes Page on Facebook...

  30. Unsung Heroes: KAIJU BATTLE! - 5/30/2019 - UH112

    #KAIJU BATTLE!! In honor of @GodzillaMovie, this edition of #UnsungHeroes, our #CreekHeroes crown the ULTIMATE CITY-DESTROYING, GIANT #MONSTER/#ROBOT! Please like the Zeroes on Heroes Page on Facebook (http://facebook.com/zeroesonheroes), retweeting @zeroesonheroes on Twitter...

  31. Unsung Heroes: WE'LL DO IT LIVE! - 5/23/2019 - UH111

    In honor of #Disney holding on to the rights to all their properties, this #UnsungHeroes is all about #LIVEACTION ADAPTATIONS!! Our #CreekHeroes discuss their fav cartoons & video games brought to the BIG SCREEN! WITH REAL LIVE PEOPLE! Please like the Zeroes on Heroes Page on Facebook...

  32. Unsung Heroes: KING KEANU! - 5/16/2019

    BE EXCELLENT TO EACH OTHER! On this edition of #UnsungHeroes, we bow down before the Immortal #KEANUREEVES! Our #CreekHeroes discuss THEIR Keanu, his unaging #DorianGrey situation, and get super hyped for JOHN WICK 3! Please like the Zeroes on Heroes Page on Facebook...

  33. Unsung Heroes: GOTTA CATCH 'EM ALL! - 5/9/2019 - UH109

    I CHOOSE YOU! In honor of the release of #DetectivePikachu, the latest #UnsungHeroes finds our #CreekHeroes delving deep into their experiences in the world of #POKEMON! We discuss their love of the show/games, fights over Pokemon Cards, and play POKEMON OR IKEA PRODUCT! Please like the Zeroes on...

  34. Unsung Heroes: MIAMI VICES - 5/2/2019 - UH108

    ¡BIENVENIDOS A MIAMI! I just got back from Miami, and I WANNA TALK ABOUT IT! This edition of #UnsungHeroes has our #CreekHeroes talking about their personal experiences in the #MagicCity, movies and TV set in Miami, and WE WORSHIP AT THE ALTER OF GLORIA ESTEFAN AND THE MIAMI SOUND MACHINE! Please...

  35. Unsung Heroes: NOW WHAT!? - 4/18/2019 - UH107

    AFTER THE END... GAME! Calling all #MCU scholars! On this edition of #UnsungHeroes, we speculate WILDLY about #Avengers #Endgame, help write the future of #Marvel, & break out the brackets to crown THE ULTIMATE AVENGER! Please like the Zeroes on Heroes Page on Facebook...

  36. Unsung Heroes: GOT THRONES? - 4/11/2019 - UH106

    #FORTHETHRONE! After a long hiatus, GAME OF THRONES IS BACK! This edition of #UnsungHeroes has our #CreekHeroes doing a deep-dive into what we can expect for season 8, including a death pool, #GoT bingo, and WILD SPECULATION! Please like the Zeroes on Heroes Page on Facebook...

  37. Unsung Heroes: THE PEOPLE'S CHAMP! - 4/4/2019 - UH105

    WE GOT 2 WORDS FOR YA! UNSUNG HEROES!! This edition of #UnsungHeroes is capitalizing on all the #Wrestlemania heat! It's all about WRESTLERS-TURNED-ACTORS! Yes, we all know #TheRock went #HollywoodHogan, but there are SO MANY OTHERS! We broke out the brackets & determined THE PEOPLE'S CHAMP of...

  38. Hey Watch This: VARSITY BLUES! - 3/28/2019 - HWT001

    HEY! WATCH THIS! In the continuing saga of #UnsungHeroes, certain beloved movies always keep coming up. I figured... LET’S WATCH THEM! And let’s record our own commentary tracks while we’re at it. The first edition of #WatchThis was VARSITY BLUES! The only thing that would’ve made it better was...

  39. Unsung Heroes: BREAKING NEWS! - 3/21/2019 - UH104

    THIS JUST IN!! On the latest #UnsungHeroes, we dipped our toes into the muddy waters of legitimate news! We put on our best news anchor voices, discussed the hottest headlines of the day, and our guests went LIVE ON THE SCENE OF THEIR LIVES!! Please like the Zeroes on Heroes Page on Facebook...

  40. Unsung Heroes: CAPTAIN MARVEL-OUS! - 3/14/2019 - UH103

    HIGHER, FURTHER, FASTER!! On this edition of #UnsungHeroes, our guests discuss #CaptainMarvel, make wreckless speculation about the future of the #MCU, and tell us about the power women in their life! Please like the Zeroes on Heroes Page on Facebook (http://facebook.com/zeroesonheroes)…

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  41. Unsung Heroes: ACCEPTANCE SPEECH - 2/28/2019 - UH102

    YOU LIKE ME! YOU REALLY LIKE ME! On the latest #UnsungHeroes, we’re did our #Oscars2019 recap! Our #Creek Heroes had STRONG opinions on #Greenbook, discussed awards they've been... awarded, and had the wrap-it-up music rush their thank you speeched!! SPEECH! SPEECH! SPEECH!! Please like the…

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  42. Unsung Heroes: OFFICIAL MOTION PICTURE SOUNDTRACK - 2/21/2019 - UH101

    (EPIC CRESCENDO!) On the latest #UnsungHeroes, our #Creek Heroes discussed their favorite cinematic soundtracks, iconic scenes set to song, and they all got to add a track for the OFFICIAL UNSUNG HEROES SOUNDTRACK! Please like the Zeroes on Heroes Page on Facebook...

  43. Unsung Heroes: MOB WAR! - 2/14/2019

    I'M GONNA MAKE 'EM AN OFFER THEY CAN'T REFUSE... LISTEN TO #UNSUNGHEROES! St. Valentine's Day means something very different in the organized crime world. So we celebrated it with a bracket-battle, turf-war to determine the ULTIMATE GANSTER FLICK! We also gave everyone Mob nicknames people...

  44. Unsung Heroes: MASTER BUILDER - 2/7/2018 - UH099

    EVERYTHING IS AWESOME! In honor of the new #LEGOmovie2, the latest edition of #UnsungHeroes was all about BUILDING! From cool LEGO sets to media empires to actual buildings, we discussed what we've built with our own two hands and what we're trying to build for the future! Please like the Zeroes…

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  45. Unsung Heroes: HALFTIME SHOW! - 1/31/2019 - UH097

    ARE YOU READY FOR SOME FOOTBALL... BASED MUSICAL PERFORMANCES?! The latest #UnsungHeroes was all about the magic of the #SuperBowl #HalftimeShow! Our Creek Heroes discussed their personal involvement in halftime activities, favorite halftime performances past, & create the ULTIMATE HALFTIME SHOW...

  46. Unsung Heroes: WHO'S A GOOD BOY!? - 1/24/2019 - UH097

    WHO'S A GOOD BOY (OR GIRL)!? On this edition of #UnsungHeroes, our Creek heroes discussed their personal puppy pets, beloved dogs from pop culture, and we broke out the #brackets to decide THE GOODEST DOG EVER! Our only hope is that this will now be how the Westminster Dog Show will be conducted!...

  47. Unsung Heroes: #TRUECRIMEPODCAST - 1/17/2018 - UH096

    RIPPED FROM THE HEADLINES!! This edition of #UnsungHeroes was all about #TRUECRIMEPODCASTS! We capitalized on the popularity of all these murder podcasts and MADE ONE OF OUR OWN! Our smooth criminals discussed their favorite crazy true crime stories, talked about investigating mysteries, and...

  48. Unsung Heroes: NINE NINE! - 1/10/2018 - UH095

    NINE NINE!! In honor of BROOKLYN NINE NINE (@nbcbrooklyn99) coming back, we're celebrating all things 99! As in 1999! Is this a blatant reach to tie our show in to a current event? YES!! Did we have an amazing time talking about Britney Spears, Boy Bands, the Matrix, Napster, etc.? ABSOLUTELY!...

  49. Unsung Heroes: YEAR OF THE DRAGON! - 1/3/2018 - UH094

    SPIT THAT FIRE! In honor of the upcoming #HowToTrainYourDragon3, this edition of #UnsungHeroes is all about #DRAGONS (as a metaphor for self-improvement and a way to sneak in an inspirational 2019 episode)! Whether it’s @GameOfThrones, the @Disney animated variety, or that movie where…

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  50. Unsung Heroes: QUEST FOR THE SILVER LINING 2018 - 12/27/2018 - UH093

    2018? GOOD... OR GREAT?! The last episode of this year was all about accentuating the positive! Focusing on the good things in our lives this year! And when that got too heavy, we talk about our favorite movies, TV shows, albums of the year! Please like the Zeroes on Heroes Page on Facebook...

About this show

Listen in as Mike Mercadal invites hilarious people to spread some love about their heroes. Remember to spread positivity & #BEHEROIC!

Hosted by

Mike Mercadal

Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does Zeroes on Heroes have?

Zeroes on Heroes has 215 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on June 4, 2025.

What is Zeroes on Heroes about?

Listen in as Mike Mercadal invites hilarious people to spread some love about their heroes. Remember to spread positivity & #BEHEROIC!

How often does Zeroes on Heroes release new episodes?

Zeroes on Heroes publishes every two weeks, based on its 215 episodes since December 2014.

Who hosts Zeroes on Heroes?

Zeroes on Heroes is created and hosted by Mike Mercadal.
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