On the first episode of the season, alt.news 26:46 travels to New York City to introduce you to both real-life superheroes and a very unique artist. We will also visit St. Louis for the happiest 5k on the planet and a high-flying balloon race. Plus, we’ll take you behind the scenes of our crazy new open.

On this episode... alt.news presents Distortion 415 where we'll meet up with indy heart throbs Imagine Dragons, folk legend and former Men at Work frontman Colin Hay, alternative chart topper AWOLNATION, and rap prodigy Mac Miller. We'll also take you on a tour of the legendary Blackbird Studios in Nashville, Tennessee all on this episode of alt.news's Distortion 415.

On this episode... alt.news meets up with field reporter David Goold as he takes on the 12-mile Tough Mudder course. After that, alt.news presents the Illinois band Kid Tiger's debut music video for Seasick, Homesick. Finally we'll head down to Texas to check out the world's first ultra-accessible amusement park, an exotic wildlife ranch, and a Cathedral of Junk 20 years in the making.

alt.news sits down with Mac Miller, Imagine Dragons, Matt & Kim, AWOLNATION, and Blackbird Studios

On this episode... alt.news meets up with field reporter Marcus Odom at a tattoo convention in Chicago. Next, we'll check out a group of fire dancers in St. Louis and then head to a sustainable community in Austin, Texas. Finally, alt.news will show you what really happens at a meat convention.

On this episode... check out our 8th short film Watermelon Falls. After that, stick around for a behind the scenes look at the making of the film. Check ya next season!