The PVDcast

Filmmaking will be the center piece of this episode of The PVDcast. I am joined by filmmaker, Kaiipo Bowker. He is the writer, producer and director of a short film called Me Alone . Kaiipo shares the origins of this project, its current status and the Indie Gogo campaign to help fund the film (see below). Additionally, we chat about his first film, a documentary called The Long Ride Home. We will...

Everyone needs advice from time to time but finding that advice can be difficult. On this episode of The PVDcast, you will learn about an organization in Central Ohio that helps indie comic creators with advice, support and much more. The Columbus Cartoon Coalition (C3) is that organization & Sydney Kit joins me to talk about C3. We cover its origins, its goals and even its projects, such as the n...

My guest on PVDcast #433 has a comic book with the longest and most unique title ever. David Hedgecock joins me to talk about his new comic book, Super Kaiju Rock N Roller Derby Fun Time Go! Obviously, we chat about the origins of the project, including its bombastic title. We also talk about the creative team behind the book and the recent Kickstarter and IndieGoGo campaigns. David also shares de...

Huge news! My sister podcast, MatTalk, is going weekly! On this episode of The PVDcast, I am joined by Jason Taylor from the 3 Geeks Podcast & MatTalk to discuss this huge news. We will explain why the show is going weekly and give the start date for this change. Keeping with the theme of old TV shows, Jason and I will discuss our favorite three old TV shows from yesteryear. Additionally, we will...

Commentary is the soundtrack to a pro wrestling event. On this episode of The PVDcast, my guest and I will share our expertise on the subject. Harper the Underweighter is that guest and we talk about this necessary element to pro wrestling. Get the details on Harper's start in the indie wrestling scene, including his work with the Ohio Wrestling Alliance and Unsanctioned Pro Wrestling. Find out th...

Frogmen, robots and zombies are just some of the wild characters discussed on this episode of The PVDcast. My guest for this conversation is indie comic creator, Tim Fuller. We talk about his long career creating tons of indie comics, such as SHAM comics, The Blue Beagle & Cap N' Catnip . Tim also shares details on his newest project, The Frogman Funnies . Additionally, we chat about Tim's unique...

Independent cinema takes center stage on this edition of The PVDcast. Columbus filmmakers, Mark Murtha and Thomas Angeletti, join me to talk about the state of independent filmmaking in Central Ohio. To start off, we chat about the newest project they are involved in, a film called Body of Walter. We also dive into their previous short films, Friends Forever and The '78 Slasher. Mark shares some s...

For five years, Central Ohio has been home to an independent wrestling promotion called the Ohio Wrestling Alliance. After the last event from the OWA, a decision was made to close the promotion. On this episode of The PVDcast, I am joined by the promoter, Justin Dortch, to find out why this course of action was taken. We are also joined by ring announcer, W34ponX to take a trip down memory lane,...

Nate and Lee Xopher are brothers who are also independent comic creators. They are responsible for the comic book, The Wyld . They stopped by The PVDcast to talk about the newest issue of their beloved comic book. Hear Nate and Lee explain the origins of the tale and their inspiration for creating their comic. We also cover info about the current Kickstarter campaign to fund issue #5 (See link bel...

Variety is the spice of life. My guest on this episode of The PVDcast has a wide array of projects to discuss. Frank James Bailey is that guest and we chat about all of his endeavors. Frank's latest project is Olivia the Mighty Kraken ; a trio of books about a female wrestler trying to find her place in the world. (See below for Kickstarter info for this project). We also converse about Frank's co...

It has been said that the Stanley Cup is the toughest championship to win. This weekend, the quest for this championship begins with the opening round of the NHL Playoffs. Joining me on this episode of The PVDcast is hockey enthusiast, Luc Landry. We will analyze each playoff contender and predict their chances of winning it all. The topics of playoff formats, the relocation of the Arizona Coyotes...

This past weekend, Cody Rhodes finished his story with a victory at Wrestlemania XL. On this episode of The PVDcast, my guests, The Pro Wrestling Pundits, and I analyze this annual WWE event. Find out what Ringside Rand and DJ Joey Blayze thought about the matches and surprises that occurred on both nights. Additionally, we will discuss what future storylines may be happening with the WWE roster....

This weekend is one of the biggest weekends for pro wrestling, as the WWE presents Wrestlemania XL in Philadelphia. This two-night event will feature many outstanding matches and plenty of surprises. Joining me on this episode of the PVDcast is one-half of The Pro Wrestling Pundits, Ringside Rand. We will analyze each match, give our predictions on the winners and postulate on future storylines fo...

Giddy up partner! On this episode of The PVDcast, I am joined by Sunset Cuddy, the host of The Six Gun Theatre . Sunset's show highlights B-Western movies and their stars. Don't know what a B-Western movie is? We will fill you in and explain more about this forgotten genre of film. As cowboys might say, this episode will "yarn the hours away." Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the show...

Fans of pro wrestling can tell you about a match that impacted them in a way that they can never forget. My guest and I on PVDcast #421 will do the same with a list of our favorite wrestling matches. Podcaster Gerald Glassford joins me to discuss our favorite matches and what made them so special. We also chat about a current topic: AEW and WWE talent swaps and a whole lot more. After taking in th...

This episode of The PVDcast is an Encore Episode. This episode consists of my conversation from August of 2020 with pro wrestler, Trish Adora. Since this conversation, Trish has gone on to great heights in the world of wrestling, competing all over the world and becoming a star in ROH. But, on this edition, Trish and I discuss her fandom of pro wrestling, her decision to get into the business and...

Everyone enjoys nostalgia. This episode of The PVDcast is packed full of sentimental feelings that harken back to the year 1977. Why that specific year? Because it's the setting for guest Mike Weatherford's awesome comic, The Drive-in Kings of 1977. This comic is a tale of three high school pals, their beloved drive-in theater and one crazy intergalactic, time bending adventure! Mike shares his in...

In the business world, communication can make or break your company. My guest on PVDcast #418 strives to help businesses communicate more effectively. Rich Perry is my guest, and he is a business communication strategist. Hear all about Rich's journey into this field and learn about his 10 Minute Mentor podcast and his other projects. Rich also shares his philosophy on helping others, giving back...

This past year saw a plethora of great movies hit the theater. On this episode of The PVDcast, I discuss 2023's crop of films with local film critic, Paul Markoff. We converse about all the films we saw, from the biggest blockbusters to the smallest indie flicks. We even wrap up the episode giving a list of movies we are looking forward to seeing in 2024. Grab some popcorn and a soda and settle in...

Love is in the air as millions of people celebrate Valentine's Day. In recognition of this holiday, I am joined by fellow podcaster, Justin Corleone to discuss our top three favorite rom coms. Did any of the famous, classic films make our lists? What did we discover about Danny DeVito? What qualifies a film to be classified as a rom com? What are our opinions on Valentine's Day? Answers to these q...

George Santayana once said, "The family is one of nature's masterpieces." That sentiment is echoed on this episode of The PVDcast. My guest is indie comic book creator, Dave Brown Jr. We talk about his catalog of comics featuring The Brown Family, an autobiographical comic about Dave's family, 313 , an urban crime drama and several other comics. We also converse about his career in art, his fandom...

One week ago, the WWE made headlines for their annual event, the Royal Rumble, and some misconduct allegations. On this episode of The PVDcast, I am joined, once again, by The Pro Wrestling Pundits (DJ Joey Blayze and Ringside Rand) to discuss these two topics. We will talk about the misconduct allegations facing Vince McMahon at the beginning of this episode. The rest of this edition will focus o...

The world of pro wrestling has seen many changes over the past few years. One of the biggest changes is the recent agreement between the WWE and Netflix. On this episode of The PVDcast, I am joined by The Pro Wrestling Pundits (DJ Joey Blayze and Ringside Rand) to discuss this earthshaking happening. The Pundits and I also give our predictions for this week's Royal Rumble and chat about the WWE Ha...

Pro wrestling is a business that can be very shady. On episode #412 of The PVDcast, my guest is indie comic creator, Anthony D. Stokes. He stops by to chat about his wrestling comic called Tap or Die . This tale features a wrestler trying to get even after getting ripped off by a promoter. Anthony and I discuss the upcoming second issue and its Kickstarter. We also chat about his other projects, s...

Merriam-Webster dictionary defines supernatural as departing from what is usual or normal. The comic book discussed on this episode of The PVDcast aligns with that definition. My guest is Corissa Grant, the co-creator of the supernatural comic book series, Worthy Chaos . Corissa chats with me about the origin of this comic, the process for producing the comic and her inspirations for the tale. Fin...