The PVDcast

Columbus, Ohio has an amazing podcast community. One of these talented podcasters is the Bearded Comic Bro. On this episode, I sit down with Bro to discuss his podcast. Find out about Bro's beginnings in the podcasting world and how comics were the catalyst for creating his show.   We also chat about his wrestling fandom and Bro's odd toy collection. Want to know what obscure action figures he own...

It is a new year and time for new conversations on The PVDcast. This episode features my conversation with indie comic creator, Alex M. Clark. Alex has created a wild road trip comic called, Lost in the Shuffle . Can two buddies outrun the mob, the FBI and various other unique characters before they get caught or make it safely to Portland? As a side note, our conversation was recorded in December...

As 2024 comes to a close, this episode of The PVDcast will be full of reflection and great conversations. First, I will share the many successes The PVDcast has had over the past 12 months. Then, Sydney Kit and Joshua Whitlow join me to talk about the local indie comics scene. These two will also share details of their many projects too. Celebrate the holidays   with this outstanding year's end ed...

The world of theater is a very creative environment. Many actors, directors, writers and other talented people work hard to produce tales that entertain. On this episode of The PVDcast, I am joined by Bridget Leak from Cincinnati's Know Theatre. Bridget and I talk about "The Know's" newest production, Die Hard is a Christmas Movie. We cover the origins of the story, pre-production, opening night a...

Certain events happen in late November: Thanksgiving, Black Friday and The Survivor Series! On this episode of The PVDcast, the Pro Wrestling Pundits (DJ Joey Blayze and Ringside Rand) stop by to review this annual WWE event. Joey and Rand give their thoughts on the matches, highlighting their favorite bouts. They will also analyze the fallout of the PLE and predict future storylines for many of t...

This episode of The PVDcast is a special edition. On episode #455, I will chat with not one, but two indie comic creators from Columbus, Ohio. The first guest is Fennek, who shares info about their past, current and future projects. Fennek also discusses their love of animals, educating me on Cavies, which are the stars of their 2024 submission to the C3 Anthology. The second guest is Tony Ferrand...

Some individuals are known simply by one name, like Madonna, Cher and Gumby. On this episode of The PVDcast, I am joined by an indie comic creator who goes by the name, RAW! In our conversation, we will highlight RAW's past, current and future projects. RAW also shares details on his DIY style of learning his craft. Additionally, RAW and I will discuss his connection to the Columbus Cartoon Coalit...

What does a bear who is a fierce Japanese solider, an intergalactic ninja and Chef Gordon Ramsay have in common? They are all creations of Carl Lucas, my guest on PVDcast #453. Carl and I talk about his various projects, such as Shogun Bear , Captain Devil, The Ramsay Tales and more. Additionally, you will learn about Carl's experience with the Columbus Cartoon Coalition (C3) and his position with...

JM Hunter is a fixture in the Central Ohio indie comic scene. On this episode, JM stops by The PVDcast to chat about his career and his various projects. We discuss his participation in the Columbus Cartoon Coalition (C3) and his contribution to their fall anthology. We will also talk about his projects, Universal Flaws of Robotics and Rantology . JM even shares details on his process for working...

Hockey is enjoyed by millions of people. Comics are also beloved by millions of fans. So, what happens when you combine hockey and comics? You get the world of Mess Bucket Comics. Dom Riggio, the man behind this comics imprint, joins me on this episode to talk about his many projects. First off, we will dive into the background and Kickstarter info for the 4 th issue of Dom's hockey comic, Donnybr...

"Live from New York, it's Saturday Night!" is a famous introduction to one of the most iconic comedy shows ever. My guest on this episode of The PVDcast has a connection to that introduction. Corinne Britti is that guest and she stars in the movie, Saturday Night , which tells the tale of the first episode of SNL. Additionally, we will discuss Corinne's other roles in Condor's Nest and For Sale ....

With over 170 credits on his resume, James DuMont is one of the busiest actors around. On PVDcast #449, James stops by to chat with me about his past and future projects. Hear about James' experience as a cast member on The Righteous Gemstones and working with Danny McBride. Additionally, James and I discuss details on his newer projects, Unit 234 & American Sports Story . James even reveals how h...

If you could have any superpower, what would it be? This question has floated around the comic book world for decades. On this episode of The PVDcast, I talk with an indie comic creator named Lee Xopher. Altered Ego is Lee's comic that tackles the issue of using superpowers for valiant endeavors or for personal gain. We will discuss the status of issue #4 and its ongoing Kickstarter campaign. You...

Next week, the NHL kicks off their new season. On this episode of The PVDcast, hockey enthusiast, Luc Landry, stops by to chat about the 2024-2025 season. We will definitely give our opinions on player trades, new coaching and GM hirings and how the Utah franchise will do in their new environment. Of course, we can not record this episode without giving our thoughts on who might lift Lord Stanley'...

Kate E. Lore is an independent comic creator based on Columbus, Ohio. Kate is my guest on this episode of The PVDcast. Kate chats with me about their background in making comics. Kate and I will also discuss Kate's comic, Melancholy Evil Pop Tart. Additionally, we talk about Kate's experiences with the Columbus Cartoon Coalition (C3) organization and participating in their recent anthology.   You...

The Columbus Cartoon Coalition (C3) is an organization in Ohio that helps indie comic creators. As you will hear on this episode of The PVDcast, C3 is not just for Ohioans. New Jersey creator, Jeremy Fuscaldo, stops by to chat with me. We talk about joining C3, his participation in the recent C3 anthology, his project, Amelia Enmity and more. Check out this conversation that contains one unique ou...

On this episode of The PVDcast, I am joined by another independent comic creator from the Central Ohio area. Chandu Tennety is that creator and is also a member of the Columbus Cartoon Coalition (C3) organization.   We chat about his experience with C3 and what he produced for the latest C3 anthology. We also talk about his past project, Cold Water Blues and his new endeavor, All Our Monsters . Ch...

According to some sports media, nearly 300 million people watch the sport of MMA. On this episode of The PVDcast, I am joined by Allen Levine, CEO and promoter of Coliseum Combat Zone MMA. This new MMA company has their inaugural event scheduled for September 14. Allen and I will discuss the match card and many other aspects of the event. This includes supporting the National Kidney Foundation thr...

This episode of The PVDcast is full of various genres of comics. My guest is indie comic creator, Kelci D. Crawford. They have a fun pirate themed comic called The Legend of Jamie Robert and a slice of life comic called Validation. Both of these projects will be a part of our conversation. Additionally, Kelci is also involved in the Columbus Cartoon Coalition (C3). Kelci and I will discuss the fou...

The Columbus Cartoon Coalition (C3) is an organization that aims to help indie comic creators. C3 is producing an anthology, in which proceeds will go to help indie comic creators. To help explain this undertaking, Robert Monsarrat, stops by to chat with me about this anthology. Robert and I will talk about C3 and why the organization is so important. We will also dive into Robert's contribution t...

Streaming has changed the way many of us enjoy TV or movies. Duchess is a new movie that is streaming and is also the topic for this episode of The PVDcast. Charlotte Kirk is the lead actress, co-producer and co-writer of this movie. Charlotte sits down with me to share her experiences creating this great film. Additionally, we will also talk about Charlotte's past and future projects, her recentl...

Wrestling fans were treated to an awesome display of action this past weekend at WWE's summertime event, SummerSlam. On this episode of The PVDcast, I will be joined by The Pro Wrestling Pundits (DJ Joey Blayze & the returning Ringside Rand) to talk about this event. We will give our thoughts on the matches and discuss our predictions from last week. Additionally, we give our opinions on possible...

Many people's summers consist of trips to the beach, vacations and barbeques.   For many wrestling fans, one of those trips might be to Cleveland for the WWE's Summer Slam event! On PVDcast #438, I am joined by one half of the Pro Wrestling Pundits, DJ Joey Blayze. We will run down the matches and give our predictions as to their results. Additionally, Joey and I will be giving our thoughts on wha...

Sports are a cultural phenomenon that greatly impacts our society. On this episode of The PVDcast, I'm joined by a fellow podcaster whose show focuses on sports. George G III is that podcaster & he is creator of The Dueling Aces podcast. We converse about the origins of the podcast and the reason George started the show. We also talk about the pros and cons of podcasting, George's various co-hosts...

Inspiration comes from many different experiences. My guest on PVDcast #436 has many inspirations that motivated him to create one cool comic. Cameron Lee is that guest and he produced a comic called GodPunk . Cam describes his comic as a mix between Power Rangers, Indiana Jones, archaeology & mythology. Besides Cam's inspiration, we will discuss the current Kickstarter (see below), Cam's podcasti...