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Created in 2012 by a group of Real-Life Superheroes (RLSH) called "The Initiative" (www.initiativecollective.com), hosts "Rock N Roll" and "NightBug" of the California Initiative and "Impact" of the Xtreme Justice League (St. Petersburg branch) bring on guest speakers and other RLSH to discuss timely info, safety tips, survival skills, and geeky fun.
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A long time ago, in an age well before COVID-19... the real-life superhero community had a counter-balance: Real-life supervillains. Unlike their comic-book counterparts who typically sought only money, chaos, or to become top of the villainous "food chain," RLSV actually helped to bring a sense of integrity and heretofore-unknown levels of account…
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Impact, NightBug, and Rock N Roll are back and they're bringing the good vibes with them. (C'mon, 2020 was a sh#tshow of a year; we could use some positive news!) We'll tell you who's doing what and where and why you should care. Hey- that rhymes ... On the serious side, there are many exciting things happening in the RLSH community; people need a …
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Where do you go to find fellow RLSH teammates? More importantly, where do you go to find quality teammates who are consistent, stable and long-lasting? We discuss this and much more on this episode of HEROES 101 Radio.由Heroes 101 Radio
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In light of the recent murders committed by someone who thought he was protecting his community, Rock, Impact, and NightBug invite you to join this important discussion about the differences between real-life "superheroing" and vigilantism/murder. Our featured guest speakers are Treesong, branch leader of the Illinois Initiative, and Thomas Strange…
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RIP, Dale Pople aka Superhero. On Saturday July 18 we lost our brother, our mentor, our Superhero to suicide. Please join us for this special episode. We'll talk about ways to cope with depression, how we can help others, and we'll share stories about Dale. Tuesday, July 21st 7pm PT/10pm ET由Heroes 101 Radio
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In this DIY episode, Impact shares tips on how to create your own patrol/outreach/etc. gear without setting your wallet on fire, while Rock discusses the pros and cons of appearing too "armored up." Join the discussion. Call in with your questions and suggestions! Tuesday, July 14 7PM PT/10 PM ET由Heroes 101 Radio
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In light of the recent shooting tragedy in Seattle, and the efforts of a Real-Life Superhero Team, Emerald City Heroes Organization (ECHO), to help the victim, along with ensuing coverage and incorrect narrative of the event by a right-wing publication, we invite callers and live chat-room participants to voice their opinions on the event and the r…
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Sleep? What's that?? Are you having strange dreams? Is your anxiety/depression/fear a constant companion? Do you (now more than ever) want to go outside for a homeless outreach event or patrol? You're not alone. We've invited one of our favorite psychologists, Dr. Avrille Polack to join us. We'll discuss ways to help you cope while still trying to …
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In light of all the less-than-happy news, HEROES 101 Radio wants to cut you a break. We're providing a fun and light-hearted distraction by bringing in Frank Todaro, who lends his talents to Transformers: War For Cybertron Trilogy, coming to Netflix! We'll also discuss his many voice-acting roles in Dragon Quest, Dolittle, NinoKuni (now on Netflix)…
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Everywhere you look, there are instructions on how to help yourself and others during this pandemic. But where can you find advice and information on what to do when you're used to being the one who helps? WHO HELPS THE HELPERS? In this special episode, Rock, Impact, and 'Bug will discuss how to make/find survival essentials, whether RLSH should ev…
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Rock, Impact, and NightBug are back! They've been busy opening businesses, accepting new positions, and handling life, but now they're back and they're ready to help rock your superhero game by offering all the advice on how not to be the worst RLSH ever. The world doesn't need any more apathetic, bitter, wreckless, angry a-holes, especially those …
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Is your superhero game on pause or on lock? Join NightBug, Rock N Roll, and Impact as they break down all the "I can't superhero because ..." statements. You will leave with at least a dozen new ways to superhero, with or without money or teammates. Also, it's Rock's Birthday Party and you're invited! Want to sing? Tell a joke? Tell a good short st…
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In the wake of another shooting tragedy (Northern California's Gilroy Garlic Festival), this is a special episode in which Rock, Bug, and Impact talk with a police officer about what to do in an active-shooter scenario. Call in with questions or comments, join the live chat, or just listen in. Share with others! SUNDAY, AUG 4, 7PM PT/10 PM ET…
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Believe it or not, summer is the season when you're more likely to be needed as someone's hero. With kids out of school and on vacation, the chances for injury and crime increase. Every superhero should recognize the signs of heatstroke, drowning, etc. They should also know how to keep themselves safer in a hot costume, and on patrol. Join Rock, Im…
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Did you know that June is both National Pride and National Safety Awareness Month? We do! Have you come out as a Real-Life Superhero to your friends and family? Rock N Roll, Impact, & NightBug invite you to talk about it! Also, tips for RLSH (and everyone else) on how to provide a safe environment and support for at-risk groups from San Francisco's…
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While many of us owe Shadow Hare our thanks for giving us a start in the RLSH world, it's safe to say that he's no longer an RLSH. In this episode, Rock N Roll, NightBug, and Impact invite you to discuss what qualifies as "active," who's still involved in the RLSH world, who's not, and the reasons why. 7PM PT/10 PM ET…
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What face do you present to the world? Why? Join your hosts Rock N Roll, NightBug, and Impact for a discussion on masks, costumes, and the message that Real-life Superheroes are sending out into the world.由Heroes 101 Radio
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When you've got a family, career, and responsibilities, it's not easy to gather tons of homeless supplies and coordinate a large outreach event, But Real-life Superhero, The Patrioteer, just keeps getting better at it. From his thousands of pairs of socks, to the backpacks, to the burritos, The Patrioteer shares his tips on how to up your homeless …
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Rock, NightBug and Impact invite you to share your opinions or just listen in as they talk about toxic masculinity. The Why/Who/How-To's will be discussed with folks both inside and outside of the Real-Life Superhero community. Call up, join the conversation via our chat room, or just listen in. 7PM PT/10PM ET…
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Thursday is Valentines Day and we hope to be getting our romance on, so this week's episode in on Wednesday, February 13. We'll return to our regularly scheduled time of 7PM on Thursday evenings starting next week. Street Medics 101 There you are, patrolling, with your homies, feeling pretty good about how the night's been going so far and BAM! You…
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Did the title grab you? Good! In our last episode, we talked about a code of ethics for RLSH, created by RLSH. In this follow-up episode, we'll discuss ways (if any) to enforce the code of ethics. Things to think about: What would you do/say to other RLSH who are behaving in a way that's harmful/destructive to others, themselves, or the public view…
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HAPPY 2019! HEROES 101 Radio is here to start the New Year off right. Rock N Roll, NightBug, and our guest, Impact (of the Bay Coast Guardians) have a great show for anyone who's thinking about becoming a Real-Life Superhero, or for any existing heroes who need re-centering. Everyone needs a code of ethics and we invite you to help us create a code…
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What's that about leaving them wanting more? We're coming at you with a shorter episode that's stuffed to the gills with thrills and chills. Not really, but it will be fun and maybe a bit fascinating. Hosted this week by Rock N Roll, NightBug, Vector & Impact. Spectre is still on a business trap but will be joining us when he can! This Wednesday, S…
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After a nice vacation, HEROES 101 Radio is back on a new night with some ass-kicking topics and discussions for you to listen to or join in on. Join Real Life Superheroes NightBug, Rock N Roll, and guest host Impact, as they tackle a subject that needs to be unpacked, sorted through and cleaned up. Fear not, Spectre will be returning in a couple of…
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Happy New Year! As we head into our 6th year of radio racousness, our hosts, Rock & Spectre (Real Life Superheroes and branch leaders of the New York and California Initiatives), are back with a whole new buffet of tasty topics for 2018: the latest gear, the newest apps, the most effective training, the most effective heroes, and the best ways to p…
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Tonight, your hosts find themselves unable to attend our specially-rescheduled show. In its place, we present a REPLAY broadcast of an older Halloween-based episode, which we think is just as entertaining as it was then! ---- What's your favorite part of Halloween? We have many: CANDY!!, costumes, ghost stories, pranks, the Great Pumpkin, and so mu…
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Our hosts, Rock & Spectre are finally back at home and ready to roll! If the daily news is making you want to crawl under a blanket and curl up in a fetal position, if you're feeling like you want to move to another planet, if the whiskey sour has been your best friend, you'll want to listen to this episode. Thanks to social media and the ability t…
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September is National Preparedness Month, and if you've listened to even one or two of our shows before, you KNOW we like to be prepared. In the wake of the events of Hurricane Harvey, we'll be discussing some simple steps you can take to be ready should the unexpected happen in YOUR community. Also: We'll be continuing our coverage of the various …
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Welcome back! On this week's Heroes 101 Radio, we'll be talking about everything from Rock and Bug's experience particpating in Seattle's first big Project HOPE Event and their patrol the night before, to the recent solar eclipse, to the disturbing rash of hate-related rallies and violence spreading across the globe. Tune in Tuesday, August 22nd at…
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Feeling a little burned-out on the real-life superhero community after six years, our host Rock N Roll and sound guy NightBug decided to embark on a month-and-a-half long, nationwide road trip. Their mission: Find and interview Real-Life Superheroes (and villains!) in YOUR neighborhood, and hopefully renew their sense of purpose by meeting some of …
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They did it!! "Rock" and "Bug," our co-host and sound guy just completed a 40+ day road trip across the U.S. and back! Their mission was to find and interview Real-Life Superheroes in your neighborhood. Join Spectre, Rock and Bug as they talk about their adventures, the heroes they met, and upcoming events in the Real-Life Superhero world in the ne…
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This past weekend, for the first time, multiple branches from the Initiative Collective organized their own local Project HOPE (Homeless Outreach Project Effect) events! The fruits of this collaboration brought much-needed items such as food, clothing, water, and compassion to homeless in 8 cities nationwide and in the United Kingdom. On this week'…
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**NOTE: This show was re-scheduled from March 7th!** Real Life Supehero (RLSH), Extreme Altruist (X-Alt), Community Superhero (CSH), Vigilante, Real Life Anti-Hero (RLAH), WHAT IN THE WORLD ARE YOU CALLING YOURSELF THESE DAYS? Join Rock and Spectre as they discuss all of the labels that are floating around in the superhero community, how they origi…
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This week, Rock and Spectre are joined by Ruby Rinekso, to chat about KISS, cosplay and causeplay! Expect maximum geekness from this episode! About Ruby: Ruby Rinekso is a cosplayer, a musician, a graphic designer and a writer/director/actor in a string of comedic sci-fi based short films titled “RUBISODES.” He appeared in the film short, “The Adve…
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Earlier this month, thousands of women marched on Washington DC to promote the rights of women across the country. Heroes 101 got to hear from some of its spokespeople about why they were marching and their goals, and we enjoyed the show so much, we decided to go back for more! Several of our guests from last time are returning, and Rock and Spectr…
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This week, Rock and Spectre are joined by Substantia Jones, founder of The Adipositivity Project, to talk about fat love, sex and relationships, body acceptance, the spirals of weight loss and weight gain and the multi-billion dollar industries they support, feminism and f**kyouism! Some more about Adipositivity and our guest: The Adipositivity Pro…
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This weekend, thousands of women are marching on Washington DC. It's not an anti-Trump protest. It's not a pro-Hillary protest. Hear from spokespeople from the Women's March about why they're marching and what they hope to achieve, to promote the rights of women across the country. Find out about the hat Project, a unique initiative that has "chick…
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2016 has been a year of great highs and sobering lows. We invite YOU to join Heroes 101 tonight as we discuss the ghosts of 2016 past. We also challenge you to publicly declare your goals for 2017 along with us, so we can revisit this topic in a few months and check up on our collective progress! If you are a Real-Life Superhero, it's the perfect t…
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Far be it from Rock and Spectre to ever dissuade you from listening to an episode, but if you haven't seen Rogue One yet, DO NOT PRESS THAT BUTTON. We will ruin it for you by telling you everything that happens. On the other hand, if you've seen it, and if you can't wait to discuss it, JOIN US. YOU DON'T KNOW THE POWER OF THE DARK SIDE. Call in, jo…
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Our show started with an idea and a late-night phone call back in 2012. Four years, 105 episodes, and over 40,000 listens later, we're celebrating our anniversary! Join Rock and Spectre as they bring you their favorite moments with their favorite guests! Call in to wish them a Happy Anniversary! Contests and Surprises to follow! Tuesday, Dec. 13th …
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This week, Spectre is dealing with the spate of hate-crimes emerging out of the divisiveness of the election, looking at practical means to help individuals in at-risk communities, physically, emotionally and even politically. Whatever side of the political fence you sit on, you're guaranteed to learn something this week! If you felt a sense of fea…
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Watching the election results is stressful. Instead, listen to our episode and hear something funny, something useful, something positive and something dumb, not necessarily in that order. We'll talk smack about the election and the candidates, hear from veteran, James "Evocatus" Marx, about a great way to actually help a veteran (no, not another d…
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This week, Rock and Spectre are testing your knowledge on disaster prep in your area. Know how to shut off your gas? Where to find clean drinking water? The best way to handle shock? If you do, you can win prizes! If you don't, well, damn, this is the show for you. That next disaster is right around the corner, and that's not just us being the litt…
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This week, Rock and Spectre interview Allyson Crawford, director of Room to Grow, to discuss their ground-breaking program to solve poverty at its source by providing children from low-income families with everything they need for their first three years of life. Find out about the program, the results, and a "day in the life" account from people w…
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From "grey man" to the ][nitiative to the Xtreme Justice League and everything in between, a wide range of outfits and names are represented within the RLSH community. In an age where lives and activities are displayed on social media for all the world to see, those names and outfits - along with how one presents themself - become even more importa…
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Ever wonder what drives a person to don a costume and step outside of his/her door to behave like a superhero? Join Rock and Spectre as they talk with and about Real-Life Superheroes, their origin stories and what makes them tick. Their answers might surprise and inspire you! You can call in, join the chat room, or just listen in! Tuesday, Aug. 30,…
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What happens when you get 3 dozen costumed people together, during Comic Con weekend, to hit the streets, armed with backpacks full of food, essentials and HOPE? Here are some highlights: -A red Stormtrooper with a boom box -A book store takeover, complete with Jedi Knights -Surprise musical superheroes -A death match Join Rock and Spectre and atte…
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HEROES 101 RADIO is back from summer vacation! Real-Life Superheroes join Rock and Spectre to discuss the annual Real-Life Superhero meet-up, Project HOPE, San Diego. Project HOPE (Homeless Outreach Program Effect) is a yearly meet-up of Real-Life Superheroes from all over the country. Each July, dressed in costume, we get together in San Diego to …
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Every year, the MissFits for Life team descends on a muddy field to take part in the Warrior Dash, and has proven to be the top fund-raising team nationally for the St Jude's Children's hospital, a ground-breaking institution offering free healthcare to kids with cancer, and working towards a long-term cure. This past weekend, the team was in North…
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