The PVDcast

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...

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...