The PVDcast

New York City has been a hub for filmmaking for decades. On PVDcast #275, I'm joined by screenwriter, actress and producer, Allyson Morgan. We chat about her new short film, First Date, which just got picked up by Hulu. Additionally, Allyson and I discuss her move from Ohio to NYC and the perks of living in the Big Apple. We round out our conversation by highlighting Allyson's recurring role on La...

On this episode of The PVDcast, I'm joined by Michael Spedden. He is an actor, businessman and podcaster, who calls Maryland home. We discuss podcasting and Michael's podcast, Fowl Players Radio. Hear Michael's explanation for starting this podcast and what are his goals for it. We also chat about Michael's acting collective, the Fowl Players of Perryville. Michael even shares stories from his rol...

On this episode of The PVDcast, I am joined by William Walley. A relative newcomer to the podcasting world, William is the creator of the podcast, The World of Walley. This podcast is a mix of conversations with guests and anecdotes from William's life. And trust me, William has some remarkable tales to tell! We also talk about why he started his podcast, early successes and failures, his podcasti...

World Class Championship Wrestling was one of the most innovative and tragic wrestling territories in history. The promotion was centered on the Von Erich family and their exploits in the ring. Sadly, many of their exploits out of the ring is what lead to the downfall of this legendary promotion. On this episode of The PVDcast, I sit down with Steve Goldstein, a screenwriter who penned a movie abo...

On this episode of The PVDcast, I am joined by my guest, Steve Rubin. He is the creator of two awesome encyclopedias on two iconic franchises in television and movie history - James Bond and The Twilight Zone. Steve shares why he decided to create these two encyclopedias and how much work it took to compile them. Steve discusses his thoughts on several topics related to these properties, including...

Last weekend, Edge and Bianca Belair fulfilled their destinies by winning their respective Royal Rumble matches. These victories earned them a title shot at Wrestlemania 37. On this episode of The PVDcast, I'm joined once again by The Pro Wrestling Pundits (DJ Joey Blayze and Ringside Rand) to talk about these victories and the other happenings at the Royal Rumble. We review the matches and our pr...

January signals a new year and for wrestling fans, it signals the start of the road to Wrestlemania! The Royal Rumble is the first stop on this road. On this edition of The PVDcast, I am joined by The Pro Wrestling Pundits, DJ Joey Blayze & Ringside Rand, to preview this weekend's Royal Rumble. We analyze each match and give our predictions on the possible victors. We also chat about the big news...

The Three Stooges were a comedy sensation that created a vast legacy. On this episode of The PVDcast, I am joined by Geoff Dale, a writer who is working on a book about Shemp Howard. Being a fan of The Three Stooges, Geoff wants to give a complete picture of one of the founding members of this iconic group. Geoff shares details about Shemp's dramatic roles in other projects, misconceptions about h...

The 2021 NHL season is off and running! On PVDcast #267, Luc Landry returns to discuss this season with yours truly. The NHL will see some big changes to the league this season. These changes include a new playoff format, a shortened schedule, divisional realignment and more. We dissect these changes and give our insights on how we think the season will unfold. Tune into this edition that has more...

2020 was weird enough but what if mutant cockroaches & sentient waste filaments rose up from the sewers and threatened our way of life? That's the premise for a comic called MeSseD, created by my guests on PVDcast #266. Jay Kalagayan & Dylan Speeg are the duo responsible for this interesting, subterranean tale. The guys and I talk about the beginnings of the comic, its characters and how the sewer...

This is a very special edition of The PVDcast that happens every year's end. Originally released through the Facebook page of The PVDcast, this episode is an annual installment. The episode is called "Summation 2020" & is my wrap up for the calendar year. I will talk about my successes & failures, my future goals & much more on this mini episode. Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the s...

Comic book and pop culture fans look forward to attending conventions. Sadly, this experience has changed this year due to the pandemic. On this episode of The PVDcast, I am joined by the gentlemen behind The Con Guy, a media group that celebrates convention culture. Jim, Luke, Ben and Jake chat with me about the early days of The Con Guy and how it has changed over the years. The guys and I also...

On this episode of The PVDcast, I'm joined by film critic, Paul Markoff. We discuss the new movies we have seen in 2020. To say that the list we anticipated having is not anything like the list we do have is an understatement. What films made our lists and how did we safely view these films? Of the films we watched, which ones were top-notch and which ones were top-flops? Get the answers to these...

Ever wonder what it takes to make a television show? Playwright, actor and producer, Billy Van Zandt joins me on this episode to explain the process. Billy has developed many well-known TV shows, such as Martin, Suddenly Susan and many others. Billy is also an accomplished playwright, writing and producing dozens of off-Broadway shows. We chat about these aspects to his career, as well as his acti...

On this episode of The PVDcast, I am joined by the Pro Wrestling Pundits to recap the last WWE pay-per-view event, The Survivor Series. DJ Joey Blayze, Ringside Rand and I discuss the results of the matches and give our opinions on them. We also review our predictions for the event and see who was right and who was wrong with some of these picks. The guys and I share our hopes for what the next fe...

Podcasting is the main topic on PVDcast #261. I am joined by two talented podcasters, Gerald Glassford and Jeff Dwoskin, to talk about their podcasting projects. Gerald is one of the individuals behind the Pop Culture Cosmos, a podcast that covers pop culture news. Gerald also has other podcasts that he creates, such as the Lakers Fast Break podcast and the Inside Sports Fantasy Football podcast....

On this episode of The PVDcast, I am joined by The Pro Wrestling Pundits (DJ Joey Blayze and Ringside Rand) to discuss this weekend's big WWE pay-per-view, the Survivor Series. We breakdown the matches, the build, and the possible fallout from this annual spectacular. We also give our opinions on the Undertaker's final farewell and theorize what impact a union could make in the WWE. Lace up your b...

On this episode of The PVDcast, I am joined by two creative, talented individuals, who live in Texas. My first guest is Tina Marie Trimpert, the driving force behind the Psyche-Delic Podcast. Tina's podcast focuses on the human mind and how it works within our consciousness. Tina is also one of the folks organizing the upcoming Indie Pods United summit. My second guest is Bill Foster, a filmmaker...

On this episode of The PVDcast, I am joined by wrestling personality and author, Nikita Breznikov. We chat about his time in the independent wrestling scene, serving as manager to the legendary Nikolai Volkoff and the long friendship that came from that partnership. Nikita reveals how he amassed one amazing collection of old WWWF programs, advertisement clippings, pictures, and other memorabilia....

On this episode of The PVDcast, I am joined by two fantastic actresses, Liz Priestley and Shannan Wilson. Both Liz and Shannan have forthcoming projects that will be released by Netflix. Liz will be playing Idris Elba's wife in the upcoming film, Concrete Cowboy and Shannan is cast in the upcoming Netflix series, Halston. We chat about these projects in detail, as well as their past projects and t...

The NHL completed its 2019-2020 season just a few weeks ago, when the Tampa Bay Lightning won Lord Stanley's Cup. On this episode of The PVDcast, Luc Landry returns to dissect the conclusion of this year's NHL season. Luc and I discuss the surprises that happened during the playoffs. We also chat about the free agency market that has moved many top-end players around the league. We even give our o...

On this episode of The PVDcast, I sit down with not one but two filmmakers. Stacey Toy is a Pennsylvania based filmmaker that spent many years in the journalism world but now produces movies. Richard Burgin is a filmmaker from Chicago that has just wrapped up his first film, a horror flick called, Fang . Both of these fine guests chat with me about the process of making films, their journey into f...

My guest on this episode of The PVDcast and me share quite a bit in common. Chris Stolle is a podcaster in Philadelphia but spent a large chunk of time working in the independent wrestling scene in Pennsylvania and Colorado. We chat about his podcast Breaking the Fourth Wall, as well as his company, Realm of the Mist Entertainment. We also discuss Chris' time breaking into the wrestling industry a...

This episode of The PVDcast is an extra special episode. I am joined by two guests, who are Hollywood stars that have had illustrious careers in Tinseltown. Bruce Vilanch and Jack O'Halloran join me on this installment to talk about their careers. Bruce shares stories of attending Ohio State University, working on Hollywood Squares, writing the notorious Star Wars Holiday Special and more. Jack di...

On this episode of The PVDcast, I am joined once again by World's Greatest Comics' owner, Jeff Patrick. Jeff gives us an update as to how the pandemic has impacted his store, as well as the whole comic book industry. We also discuss the chaos that has gripped DC Comics in the past few months. We chat about the future of the comic book industry and what can be done to preserve comics for future gen...