The PVDcast

This episode of The PVDcast marks a huge milestone. It's episode #300! Thank you to everyone who has supported this podcast over the years. Additionally, you'll hear my conversation with fellow wrestling podcaster, Duke – the man behind the Duke Loves Rasslin' Podcast. We talk about his fandom, the history of his podcast and Duke's advocacy for diversity and inclusivity in the world of pro wrestli...

On this episode of The PVDcast, I am joined by two fellow podcasters who have one unique show. Mark & Devon from The Fandom Effect sit down with me to chat about their podcast. The guys explain how The Fandom Effect dives deep into various fandoms, trying to learn why people love what they love in pop culture. Additionally, we discuss some of our fandoms (pro wrestling, anime, comics, etc.) and wa...

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 pay-per-view took place last Saturday and it was filled with many highlights. We shall review the results of the show, discuss our predictions for the night and comment on possible new storylines coming out of Summer Slam. We also give our thoughts on the ma...

This weekend marks the return of the summer's biggest wrestling event, Summer Slam! The Pro Wrestling Pundits, DJ Joey Blayze and Ringside Rand, return to chat about what the WWE has cooked up for this Saturday night. We give our opinions on the event, including who might emerge victorious from their respective matches. We also comment on the build up for the event and talk about why the pay-per-v...

Pop culture surrounds all of us and features many different genres. Making his return on this episode of The PVDcast to talk about pop culture is podcaster, Gerald Glassford. We discuss his podcasting projects, which includes three different podcasts focusing on three different areas of pop culture. The Pop Culture Cosmos covers all the pop culture news for the week, whether it's video games, Holl...

This installment of The PVDcast is an Encore Episode. I went into the vault and pulled out a fun episode that deserves another airing. This episode will feature my conversation with Hollywood writer, Bruce Vilanch. Bruce shares stories of attending Ohio State University and his memories of living in Columbus, Ohio. Bruce and I also discuss working on Hollywood Squares and his long tenure as the he...

Zombies have been all the rage in pop culture for many, many years. The living dead that shuffle around the Earth looking to eat brains is a common take on these creatures.  But, on this episode of The PVDcast, you'll hear about a unique twist on zombie lore! Comic creator, Stephen Hines joins me to talk about the new Kickstarter for his collection of his comic book, Zombie Fabulous ! It is a tale...

My guest on this episode of The PVDcast is independent comic creator, Adam Fields. He is the man behind Midnight 27 Studios and the creator of the comic book series, Prowl. Not only is Adam working on Prowl , but he is also involved in several other projects too. We chat about these new projects, Screen Boy, Ink & Point of Authority , discussing their basic plots, their characters, and the process...

On this episode of The PVDcast, I am joined by wrestling personality and wrestling journalist, Docta D. Throughout the years, Doc has covered the wrestling scene in the Maryland/Virginia/Washington D.C. area through his radio show, Wrestling Marks of Excellence Radio, and his TV show, Docta D's Wrestling Showcase. We discuss these two media outlets, as well as Doc's fandom and his thoughts on repr...

On this episode of The PVDcast, I am joined by actor, Josh Schubart. Josh shares details about his rough childhood, including being homeless for a few years during his adolescence. Josh explains how finding acting in high school changed his life for the better. We also discuss his acting roles, his modeling career and his production company, Two Ladies and a Giant. We even get a little geeky and c...

For the first time in quite a while, the topic for this edition of The PVDcast was suggested by a loyal listener. On this episode, the current state of All Elite Wrestling (AEW) will be discussed by yours truly and The Pro Wrestling Pundits (DJ Joey Blayze and Ringside Rand). We will present some of the positive things happening in the company that keep us engaged and entertained. Additionally, we...

They say that music is a universal language. On this episode of The PVDcast, I'm joined by a man that is fluent in that language, musician Paul Abbott. He is the lead vocalist & guitarist for the Columbus based band, The Secret Life of Houseplants. Paul and I discuss the formation of the band, Paul's background in the local music scene and his inspirations on his music. We also dive into talking a...

Frank James Bailey, voice actor and comic creator, joins me on this episode of The PVDcast to talk about his creation, Tercona. This family-friendly, superhero comic book has gone through a reimagining from its original format. We talk about this change, as well as his inspirations, its characters, and the newest issue of Tercona. We also dive into Frank's career as a voice actor with Frank sharin...

On this episode of The PVDcast, my guest is a man who wears lots of hats. He is a podcaster, singer, actor, wrestling referee and ring announcer. Maryland's Mike Delss sits down with me to talk about his various endeavors. We start off our conversation talking about his podcast, The Dirty Ugly Wrestling Podcast. Mike also shares his insights and experiences on being a referee and ring announcer. W...

On this episode of The PVDcast, I'm joined by an old friend of the show, Brian Lau. This appearance will mark seven times this independent comic creator has appeared on The PVDcast. Brian is back to talk about his current Kickstarter campaign for his sci-fi, supernatural comic, Staunch Ambition . Brian is finishing issue four and collecting all the issues into a newly remastered graphic novel! We...

The Stanley Cup Playoffs began for the NHL this past weekend, making many hockey fans extremely happy. On this episode of The PVDcast, hockey enthusiast, Luc Landry joins me to discuss this year's NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs. We discuss which teams we believe will advance out of the 4 divisions and have a shot to lift Lord Stanley's Cup. We also cover some of the hot button issues and topics that occ...

On this episode of The PVDcast, I am joined by fellow podcaster, Tim Beisiegel. Tim created the Focused on Forward Podcast and is one of the hosts of the Funny Science Fiction Podcast. The Focused on Forward Podcast features people sharing their stories of overcoming huge obstacles in their lives. Tim explains the history of this podcast and the impact it has made on many listeners. The Funny Scie...

The Wire is a critically acclaimed television show. Set in Baltimore, this drama focuses on America's drug trade. On this episode of The PVDcast, I am joined by Jill Redding, who played the role of Delores. Jill recounts how she landed the role, her experiences on set and discusses her character's popularity with fans. We also dive into some of Jill's other roles, her stage acting career, her root...

Sports are a favorite pastime for millions of people all over the world. On this installment of The PVDcast, I'm joined by sports podcaster, George G. The Dueling Aces podcast is George's show, where ordinary folks discuss important topics in the sports world. George and I chat about the history of Dueling Aces, how he assembled his cast of contributors and some of the success the show has experie...

It is said that the pro wrestling industry is like one big family. This Encore Episode features my conversation with not only the former promoter and owner of Ohio Championship Wrestling (OCW) but a friend and a true brother, "Big Guns" Jeff Cannon. This past weekend marked five years since "Big Guns" called it a career in pro wrestling. This chat took place a few weeks prior to Jeff's last match....

Last week saw a ton of wrestling action take place! All of this wrestling action was centered around the WWE spectacular that is Wrestlemania! The Pro Wrestling Pundits (DJ Joey Blayze and Ringside Rand) return on this episode to review "the Showcase of the Immortals". We give our overall opinions of the event, breakdown all the matches and make predictions about what might be on the horizon for m...

Wrestling fans rejoice! It's that special time of the year called Wrestlemania! Do my guests on this episode of The PVDcast share in this excitement? Tune in to find out as I am joined by The Pro Wrestling Pundits (DJ Joey Blayze and Ringside Rand). The guys join me to give their honest conjecture about this year's event. We analyze each match and discuss its build-up. We also give our thoughts on...

On this episode of The PVDcast, I am joined by actor George Stover. George has been acting for almost five decades and has appeared in many independent films. George and I talk about his career, including his roles in Attack of the 60-foot Centerfolds & his small part on Homicide: Life on the Street. We also discuss working with a young John Waters and being cast in Waters' film, Female Trouble. G...

On this episode of The PVDcast, I'm joined by fellow podcaster, Mick Manhattan. He is the driving force behind The Scene Snobs, a fantastic podcasting network. We chat about Mick's history in podcasting, the formation of The Scene Snobs and his philosophy on podcasting. We also discuss other topics, such as pro wrestling, movies, hockey and much more! It's one fun episode with absolutely no snobbe...

On this episode of The PVDcast, I am joined for the third time by the man behind S.P.A.C.E., Bob Corby. S.P.A.C.E. is the Small Press and Alternative Comics Expo and has been the premier indie comic book and small press convention for the past 20+ years. Bob and I discuss the origins of the convention, how it has grown and how COVID impacted the event. Bob shares some details on how S.P.A.C.E. wil...