Bill Reiter of The Urge Talks El Monstero, Star Wars, Comics & Gaming | Mostly Superheroes Podcast
Bill Reiter of The Urge and El Monstero joins Mostly Superheroes for an awesome conversation covering St. Louis music, Star Wars, comics, gaming, and fandom culture. Logan, Scotty, Jules Deboe, and Bill talk Mandalorian hype, comic book collecting, Marvel Unlimited, Punisher, Starfield, Lego Batman, and upcoming live shows from The Urge and El Monstero.
If you love comics, Star Wars, live music, gaming, and nerd culture — this episode is for you.
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Welcome Back + Introducing Bill Reiter
01:20 El Monstero & DJ Vinyl Stories
03:10 Touring with 311 + Upcoming Shows
04:40 Team Jakey Foundation + Alamo Drafthouse
05:45 Mandalorian Movie Expectations
08:40 Comic Book Talk Begins
09:40 Punisher Discussion + PTSD Themes
11:30 Conan Comics & Reading Recommendations
12:40 Spider-Noir + Streaming Debate
14:10 The Pitt Discussion
15:30 The Urge Summer Shows + Less Than Jake
17:10 Invincible & Borrowing Comics
19:10 Marvel Unlimited vs Physical Comics
23:45 Starfield Addiction & Gaming Talk
26:50 Lego Batman Hype
29:00 Marvel Snap & Gaming Habits
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In this episode Logan, Andy, and Scotty host Bill Reiter. Bill is a veteran musician and producer known for his extensive work with The Urge, El Monstero, and LucaBrasi. His diverse skill set includes keyboards, horns, video design, and live show production, making him a versatile force in the music industry. Hear about music, nerd culture, and St. Louis. Plus, get ready for El Monstero LIVE August 2nd! BUY TICKETS!
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Key Roles & Contributions
The Urge: Bill joined this iconic ska-punk-funk-rock band in '92, contributing on keys and horns. The band gained national recognition in the '90s with hits like "Jump Right In" and "Too Much Stereo."
El Monstero: As a keyboardist and video supervisor, Bill plays a crucial role in this nationally recognized Pink Floyd tribute. He contributes to the full-scale visuals, including designing posters and t-shirts (with a few exceptions, like the recent Godzilla poster). While Kevin, the primary video man, handles much of the heavy lifting, Bill provides direction and oversight.
LucaBrasi: Bill serves as the hard rock keyboardist for LucaBrasi and also produced their most recent record.
Career Highlights
Shared the stage with music legends like Blue Öyster Cult and performed with the St. Louis Philharmonic.
Played a significant role in El Monstero's growth into a prominent tribute act.
Featured on podcasts such as Rock Paper Podcast and Mostly Superheroes, as well as various STL media outlets.
Catch the full story on the Mostly Superheroes podcast, where Bill delves into decades of music, creative execution, and the spectacle behind the scenes.
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