The PVDcast

On this episode of The PVDcast, I am joined by independent comic creator, David Whalen. He is the man behind Correct Handed Comics. David has created a cast of relatable characters in each of his projects, from the cowboys in Last Ride to Tyburn to the crazy kids in The Offspring to the downtrodden Shady Lady . Often, David is a one-man army creating his various projects, a topic we discuss in our...

This is a very special episode of The PVDcast, as it marks the 250th installment. Reaching #250 is an accomplishment that I am very proud of and thank everyone who has supported me and this podcast. My guest for this milestone edition is a WWE Hall of Famer, a WCW Television champion, a multiple time WCW World Tag Team champion and one half of the legendary tag team, Harlem Heat, Stevie Ray.  Wres...

Last weekend was full of wrestling action with the WWE presenting Summer Slam and NXT: Takeover XXX. On this episode of The PVDcast, The Pro Wrestling Pundits (DJ Joey Blayze & Ringside Rand) return to discuss the results from these events with me. What were our overall opinions of both shows? Did we correctly predict the winners and losers for each match? What might be in store for many WWE and N...

This weekend, the WWE presents its annual summertime event, Summer Slam. On this episode of The PVDcast, I'm joined by the Pro Wrestling Pundits (DJ Joey Blayze and Ringside Rand) to discuss the pay-per-view. We give our opinions and predictions on who we think will be victorious on Sunday night. The guys and I also preview Saturday's NXT Takeover 30 show too. Mix in some other miscellaneous wrest...

On this episode of The PVDcast, I am joined by a guest who may already be familiar to some listeners, as she was the topic of discussion on a previous episode.  My guest is professional wrestler, Trish Adora, who was the subject of Antonio Hernandez's short documentary, South Side Suplex (see episode #239). Trish and I discuss her fandom of pro wrestling, her decision to get into the business and...

On this episode of The PVDcast, I chat with two independent filmmakers who are creating unique and interesting art. My first guest is Paul Ross, a videographer/filmmaker from the U.K. Paul has created a documentary focusing on his friend and comic book artist, Dean Ormston. We chat about his friendship with Dean, the focus of the documentary, life in Barnsley, England and the current Kickstarter t...

The pandemic stopped sports in its tracks, leaving many of its loyal fans clamoring for their return. Over the past few weeks, several professional leagues have returned to action. This includes the NHL, who put a plan in place to make the Stanley Cup playoffs a reality for 2020. On this episode of The PVDcast, I am joined by fellow hockey enthusiast, Luc Landry, to talk about this year's playoffs...

In the world of movies, remakes & reboots can be a source for controversy. This episode of The PVDcast features my recent appearance on Mike McGTV's YouTube show,  Remake Revolution . The premise of the show is a competition to see who can come up with a solid plan to revamp a movie. Competing on this edition are Team 3 Geeks, Max & Dan from The 3 Geeks Podcast versus Vantage Inhouse Productions'...

An unstoppable killer is on the loose and this killer has only one name on their hit-list…Karen! This is the plot to the marvelously macabre comic called Soccer Mom Killer . My guest on this episode of The PVDcast is the creator of this comic, Stephen Hines. We chat about the origin of this tale, some of the happenings from issues 1 and 2 and the Kickstarter for the third and final installment. St...

This episode will be a unique episode of The PVDcast, as it is a collaborative edition with The 3 Geeks Podcast. On this episode, two celebrity guests stop by to talk about the art of acting. The first guest is actress and musician, Hallea Jones, who is most known for her role as Eden Hawkins on Netflix's Locke & Key. We chat with Hallea about acting and her experiences on Locke and Key. The secon...

On this episode of The PVDcast, I am joined by two guests – Damian and Helena from Art Nine Two. Damian and Helena have created a horror comic called Pre-Mortis , as well as many other solo projects. One of these solo projects is Damian's sci-fi/pro wrestling comic called Galaxy Grappling Alliance (GGA). Damian and I chat about his comic, his wrestling and sci-fi fandom, and the current Kickstarte...

One of the constants in our world is music. On this episode of The PVDcast, I am joined by a guest who knows a lot about music. Joe Urban is that guest and he is the owner and label manager for Take This to Heart Records. We chat about the foundation of this independent record label, including some of the challenges Joe faced in those early days. We also discuss Joe's background in music and how t...

The word indelible means "not able to be forgotten." On this episode of The PVDcast, I am joined by film maker, Antonio Hernandez, who is the driving force behind a project called Indelible. This hybrid docu-series chronicles eight different artists and musicians in the Washington D.C./Baltimore area. Antonio and I discuss these musicians and artists along with the process for making Indelible . I...

Green Lantern is one of DC Comics' most beloved superheroes. On this episode of The PVDcast, I sit down with Darryl Banks to talk about his time working on Green Lantern. Darryl is one of the co-creators of Kyle Rayner and we discuss the creation of the character, as well as fan reaction to a new Emerald Knight. We also chat about Darryl's beginnings in the comics industry and his last project, a...

The world has changed due to the global COVID-19 pandemic. With these changes to our daily lives and routines, there is a need for answers. My guest on this episode of The PVDcast is author, Francesca Cavallo. We chat about Doctor Li and the Crown Wearing Virus , which is a children's book about the Coronavirus penned by Francesca. We chat about the ongoing Kickstarter campaign to fund the book, t...

On this episode of The PVDcast, I sit down with Columbus, Ohio's up-and-coming rockers, Snarls. The foursome (Chlo, Riley, Mick and Max) share stories of their beginnings and how they formed the band. We also chat about their new album, Burst , and signing with the record label, Take This to Heart Records. Lastly, we talk about their song writing process, their musical influences, their future pla...

On this episode of The PVDcast, I am joined by Eddie Klinker, the writer of the comic, The Rose Society. Eddie and I discuss issue one of the comic, as well as the current Kickstarter for issue two. We also discuss the themes of the comic, the unique characters and the mysterious group, The Rose Society. Being a Wisconsin native, we even manage to talk about Eddie's beloved Green Bay Packers and h...

On this episode of The PVDcast, I am joined by Colin Devonshire. He is the creator of a comic called, By the Time I Get to Dallas . Colin is launching a Kickstarter for book two of the series and he stopped by to chat about the campaign. We also talk about the origins of his tale, the protagonist, Rudy and the prequel story, The Trinity Project. Colin is also an emergency room physician and we dis...

On this episode of The PVDcast, the Pro Wrestling Pundits return for another discussion about pro wrestling. Much like a few weeks ago, the topic is who deserves to be honored for their contributions in wrestling by being placed on a Mount Rushmore. However, this installment features new categories, such as, Ring Announcers, Promoters/Bookers, Enhancement Talent, Referees and Most Underrated Wrest...

To say that the Coronavirus has changed our world would be a massive understatement. One change has been the economic woes it has created for our country. On this episode of The PVDcast, I sit down with World's Greatest Comics' Jeff Patrick. We discuss the changes that he has made to his comic bookstore in the wake of COVID-19. We talk about the economic impact that the pandemic has had on his sto...

On this episode of The PVDcast, I am joined by comic book creator, JB Kalagayan. He has created a comic called MeSseD that focuses on a utility we use every day – the sewer. This fantastical tale is about a sewer worker named Lilliput and the wild adventures she has while down below. Find out what crazy, culvert creatures try to cause chaos and stop Lilliput from doing her job. We also chat about...

Chris Parsons is the man known to many wrestling fans as Magnum CK. On this episode of The PVDcast, Chris joins me to discuss his new documentary film, Magnum's Opus . This film chronicles his pro wrestling career, from his rise to popularity to the reason he had to step away from it all. We also talk about his wrestling fandom, his background and career in theater and some future film projects. T...

Wrestlemania 36 will go down in history as one of the most bizarre wrestling events ever. On this episode of The PVDcast, I am joined by The Pro Wrestling Pundits, DJ Joey Blayze and Ringside Rand, to discuss this two-night event. We will give our honest opinions and analysis to this monumental wrestling spectacle. What did we think about the presentation, the matches and the results? There is onl...

It is time for an Encore Episode of The PVDcast. For this installment, I selected my favorite episode of all time. On August 18, 2018, I ventured out to the big Wrestle Legends convention that was held in Columbus, Ohio. With over twenty superstars from yesteryear in attendance, it was nirvana for any wrestling fan. I got the opportunity to sit down and chat with five of these greats from the squa...

Mount Rushmore is a monument of the greatest Presidents of the United States. The name can now be used to describe the four best individuals in a given field. On this episode of The PVDcast, my guests and I will discuss who should be on the Mount Rushmore(s) of pro wrestling. Find out who the Pro Wrestling Pundits (DJ Joey Blayze and Ringside Rand) and I think should make the cut for male wrestler...