The PVDcast

After a rough day at work, many people enjoy a nice drink to unwind. On this episode of The PVDcast, I'm joined by a guest that knows how to make a great drink. The Gaming Mixologist (Frankie Francis) joins me to talk about his new endeavor, creating video game inspired drinks. We talk about what the catalyst was for this idea and how he creates these drinks. Frankie also answers my questions abou...

A huge celebration will be happening next week in Columbus, Ohio. This celebration highlights the past, present and future of cartooning, comics and animation. The Cartoon Crossroads Columbus (CXC) is this event, and I am joined on this episode of The PVDcast by Ben Towle and Craig Campbell, the co-chairs of the Programming Committee. We will discuss what their responsibilities are serving in that...

Why do superheroes do what they do? Are their actions always for the right reasons? Could they simply want power and fame? On this episode of The PVDcast, my guest has some thoughts on superheroes' motivations. My guest is independent comic creator, Lee Xopher. Altered Ego is his comic, and it features the tale of one individual's wish to be a superhero, but for the right reasons. Lee has a Kickst...

On this episode of The PVDcast, I am joined by toy maker, Tim Ellis from Giant Leap Toys. Tim is a central Ohio toy maker, operating out of New Albany, Ohio. His current project is called Shogun Force and it is an homage to the Shogun Warrior toys and comics from the 1970's. Tim discusses why he decided to make a "jumbo" action figure as well as the current Kickstarter campaign to help fund produc...

Ever wonder how toys are made? On this episode of The PVDcast, I am joined by a toy maker who uses his nostalgia to create some iconic toys. Bill Murphy from Fresh Monkey Fiction is that guest and we discuss the process for making toys. We also talk about Bill's projects, including Eagle Force , Longbox Heroes, Naughty or Nice and many more. We end our conversation by taking a trip down memory lan...

Toy collecting is a hobby many people enjoy. It can take us back in time to a simpler period in our lives, where all we needed was that one toy to make the world alright. On this episode of The PVDcast, I recap my trip to Power Con, an amazing toy convention. I speak to several toy enthusiasts, some of whom have their own toy lines. You will hear from Sean from Bobakhan Toys, Tim Ellis from Giant...

Despite the current labor strife in Hollywood, some folks are still making movies. On this episode of The PVDcast, I am joined by one of those filmmakers still making films, Benji Otte. Marley is Benji's latest film and we discuss all the aspects about making that movie. We also chat about Benji's other films and his philosophy on filmmaking. If you have ever wondered about creating cinema, then t...

The Pro Wrestling Pundits, DJ Joey Blayze and Ringside Rand, join me on this installment of The PVDcast to discuss Summer Slam. This huge WWE event took place last Saturday and it was filled with many highlights. We shall review the results of the matches and discuss our predictions that we made last week. We will also comment on the possible new storylines coming out of Summer Slam. What does the...

This weekend, many wrestling fans will be glued to their TVs, phones, laptops, tablets, streaming devices, and whatnot to catch Summer Slam. On this episode of The PVDcast, I am joined by The Pro Wrestling Pundits (Ringside Rand and DJ Joey Blayze) to discuss this annual WWE spectacle. With eight big matches slated for the event, we will talk about, analyze, and predict what might go down with the...

On this edition of The PVDcast, I am joined by indie comic creator, Julio Guerra. He is the creator of several amazing indie comics, including Deathbag, The Cryptic Closet, Botched and many others! We chat about his comics, highlighting the creative process to produce them and the current Kickstarter for the newest issue of Deathbag (see below). Julio also shares his philosophy about making comics...

What does it take to have a successful podcast? On this episode of The PVDcast, I am joined by two fellow podcasters, Tim Beisiegel and Jeff Dwoskin, will present their insights on that question. We will chat about their respective podcasts: The FSF Popcast, which is Tim's and Jeff's Classic Conversations with Jeff Dwoskin and Crossing the Streams, both created by Jeff (obviously). Additionally, w...

There's an old saying that "free hands are the devil's playthings". My guest on PVDcast #388 is not idle but one of the busiest guests that has appeared in quite some time! The guest I am referring to is independent comic creator Anthony D. Stokes. Anthony's newest comic is a wrestling themed tale called Tap or Die . We chat about this project and its current Kickstarter campaign (see link below)....

A popular summertime activity is watching movies. Many of the films released during this season end up being many people's favorite films. On this episode of The PVDcast, my guest and I reflect on our favorite summer movies. Justin Corleone from the 3 Geeks Podcast is that returning guest and we discuss our favorite summer movies. We also explain why we enjoy them so much. Beat the heat by checkin...

About three weeks ago, SPACE (Small Press & Alternative Expo) happened in Columbus, Ohio. This convention is an amazing event highlighting independent creators. On this episode of The PVDcast, you will hear about my travels to this convention, as well as my conversations with some of the creators attending SPACE. Those creators include, Levi Lambright, Jordan Kirian, Duncan Bryk, Julio Guerra, Cal...

Many people are called "a jack of all trades" to describe their ability to do lots of things well. On this episode of The PVDcast, I'm joined by Mike Delss, a man who exemplifies that statement. Mike is one of the hosts of The Dirty Ugly Wrestling podcast. He is also a referee, ring announcer and wrestling personality in the Maryland independent wrestling scene. We talk about both of those endeavo...

This episode of The PVDcast focuses on the theme of relationships. My guest for episode #384 is Thom Zahler. He is a comic book creator from Cleveland that has quite a few tales that revolve around this theme. Thom has created the rom-com comic, Love & Capes , a story about a superhero and his bookstore employee girlfriend; Long Distance , a comic dealing with how two characters have a long-distan...

Many comic creators strive to have a large catalog of comics to present to the public. My guest on PVDcast #383 certainly mirrors that sentiment. Mario Candelaria is my guest, and we chat about his many independently produced comics he has made in recent times. Hear about Fog Line , Mario's unique tale that focuses on podcasting and murder. Mario also shares details on Killchella , his story that...

Wrestling and comics share many common traits, like storytelling and heroic characters for example. On this episode of The PVDcast, I am joined by a creator who is merging these two genres into one awesome project! James Ferguson is that creator and A Real Slobberknocker is his comic. We chat about James' comic - covering its origin, James' creative process, the inspiration for the tale and more....

Pet owners can be divided into two camps: dog lovers and cat people. On this episode of The PVDcast, I am joined by Amber Love, a writer, comic book creator and cat lover. Amber produced a comic book called, The Winchester Nabu Detective Agency. This family friendly detective story chronicles the adventures of Amber's two cats, Oliver and Gus. We chat about the history of the comic, the real-life...

Movies about the mob are a staple of American cinema. On this episode of The PVDcast, I chat with Justin Corleone from the 3 Geeks Podcast about our favorite mobster or gangster movies. Some of our picks are classic films, while others are lesser-known films. We also discuss a few other topics, such as the CAPA Summer Movie Series, the 3 Geeks Podcast and more! Thinking about skipping this episode...

It's time to go back in time to hear a classic episode of The PVDcast. This Encore Episode features my very first conversation with indie comic creator, Steve Steiner. Throughout the years, Steve has been a guest on this podcast and each time we have a blast. This 2015 discussion is no different. We will chat about his projects, his background, his inspiration and much more. Sit back and take in s...

Horror is a favorite genre of many people. On this episode of The PVDcast, I am joined by Sir Sturdy, the man behind the Horror with Sir Sturdy podcast. Sturdy shares with me the origins of his podcast, his fandom of horror and some of his favorite horror films. But, as you'll hear, Sturdy is a busy dude. We also chat about his two other podcasts, drag racing and more! It is an edition that is ful...

On this edition of The PVDcast, I am joined by a comic creator that has one fabulous family friendly comic. Frank James Bailey is that creator and Tercona is that comic. Frank stops by to chat about the current Kickstarter that is going to help fund the seventh issue of Tercona. We also discuss the history of the comic, from its illustrated novel days to its current incarnation. Frank and I also t...

During the span of 1914 to 2022, the Stanley Cup has been won 106 times. Who will win it for the 107 th time? That question will be discussed on this edition of The PVDcast. I am joined by hocket enthusiast, Luc Landry, to analyze the upcoming Stanley Cup playoffs. We discuss who made the playoffs, who might lift hockey's greatest trophy and what stars might elevate their game and mystique due to...

Controversy arose last weekend at Wrestlemania. Many fans were upset with the conclusion of the big event on night two. On this episode of The PVDcast, my guests, The Pro Wrestling Pundits (DJ Joey Blayze & Ringside Rand) and I will share our thoughts in this controversy, as well as the rest of the two-night card. Did the predictions we made last week come to fruition? There's only one way to find...