In this episode: Sarah and Michael brainstorm a dozen ideas based off of names submitted by listeners and friends of the podcast! Which one do we eventually settle on to dig into? You'll have to listen and find out! And why was it not SCORN!? Also: If you want to submit a name or idea for us to use in a future episode, leave a voice recording at https://anchor.fm/heroprojectpodcast/message or email us at [email protected]! 

In this episode: Do super androids dream of electric villains? Sarah and Michael create Amelia 8, the android who grows beyond her programming to just observe. Plenty of references to Star Trek: The Next Generation abound! Also: Featuring an appearance from Can Man! Who's Can Man? What's his deal? Listen to the previous episode and find out!

In this episode: Can we update a character a ten-year-old TMNT-obsessed Michael came up with for a modern mature audience? Of course! It's Can Man, not Can't Man, and he's the hero New York needs. Featuring Sarah Mucek and Michael Short!

Bonus episode! Our hosts explore the life of Felicia "Thickskin" Carpenter as she faces her most daunting challenge yet—getting health insurance! Plus, we briefly reference the first presidential debate so now you know how far ahead we record! Don't worry, we don't talk about it for very long at all. Featuring Nick Brown, Don Romaniello, and Michael Short.

In this episode: Despite Nick's assertions, Water bears are not from space. But what if they were? And on their planet they evolved into humanoids? Just go with it! Featuring three men trying to write a woman character. With Michael Short, Nick Brown, and Don Romaniello.

In this episode: We enter the Railroad-verse as we meet Railroad Anteater, the cartoon universe's version of Railroad Man! Who is Railroad Man? Who cares! Also, if you know what Michael is describing with the train, please let us know. Featuring Michael Short and Sarah Mucek.

In this episode: None of us know that much about the legend of Damocles, but that doesn't stop us from creating a superhero based on it. Meet the new Damocles, the immortal with a death wish who's finally found a reason to live! Plus: Michael can't pronounce "courtier!" Featuring Michael Short, Nick Brown, and Don Romaniello.

In this episode: A passing reference to the Gowanus turns into the setting for our story, plus we make use of a list of Nordic names one of hosts just happened to have had handy. Meet the Beholder, a modern woman empowered by Viking magic! When will non-tenured archaeology professors stop picking up strange ancient artifacts they find washed up on shore? Never, we hope! Also, did we accidentally create Lady Thor? Only sort of no! Featuring Michael Short and Sarah Mucek!

In this episode: The gang creates their first superhero and a throwaway gag becomes a major cornerstone of world-building! From a randomly chosen word in a dictionary spins the wild adventures of Pincushion and his stalwart pal, Stuck Pig. Facing off against the nefarious Boss Sweat, this dauntless duo must face the circuitous trials and tribulations of… Louisiana's civil court system? You will marvel at Pincushion's uncanny ability to navigate four years of law school. It all starts here, friends! Featuring Michael Short, Nick Brown, and Don Romaniello!