The PVDcast

Often, I proclaim that a guest is a "one man show". My guest on PVDcast #410 is the epitome of that phrase. Steve Messenger is that guest and the man behind the comic, Slaughter Dollz . Steve is the writer, artist, colorist, inker and more for his comic. In addition to discussing all the aspects, production, inspirations and history of Slaughter Dollz, we also chat about Steve's career in comics a...

Pro wrestling takes center stage on this episode of The PVDcast. Wrestling superstar, Sunny Beach joins me and my cohost, Geno Cuddy, to discuss his career in the industry. Sunny shares stories from his time in the WWF, Herb Abrams' UWF, Stampede, All-Japan and the GWF. Sunny also gives his insights on today's wrestling scene and documents how he came up in the business. You will also get details...

Throughout history, mythology has been used to explain things. On this episode of The PVDcast, I am joined by an indie comic creator who has been influenced by mythology. Devin Arscott stops by the show to chat about his many comic book projects and his career in comics. We will talk about Magni the Mighty , a project that is heavily tied to the world of mythology. We will also chat about Magnus ,...

The Survivor Series shocked the wrestling world this past weekend. Two huge returns capped off a massive event for the WWE. On this episode of The PVDcast, I am joined by The Pro Wrestling Pundits (Ringside Rand & DJ Joey Blayze) to recap the event. What matches were excellent and what return was the most surprising? What will be the fallout from the PLE? What are the future plans for many of the...

Over a century ago, a comedy team was formed that would soar in popularity due to their physical comedy. The Three Stooges is that team & most folks recognize Moe, Curly and Larry as this dynamic group. But there were several other "stooges" that appeared throughout the years, including Shemp Howard. My guest on this episode of The PVDcast is author Geoff Dale, the man who penned the book, Much Mo...

According to some estimates, there are millions of podcasts in the world. On this episode of The PVDcast, I am joined by two podcasters to chat about the world of podcasting. My first guest is Jeff Dwoskin, the man behind Classic Conversation with Jeff Dwoskin and Crossing the Streams . My second guest is Wil "Wize" Otero, the creator of the Stuck in My Mind podcast. The three of us discuss podcas...

Let's go back in time to the year 2018 for this Encore Episode of The PVDcast. This episode features a game called Remake Revolution that was created by YouTuber Mike McG. Two teams compete to present a remake of a terrible movie based on four criteria: Pitch, Cast, Director/Writer and Marketing. This contest features my pal, Brian E. Lau, and I versus Jason and Max from the 3 Geeks Podcast in thi...

This episode of The PVDcast might be one of the most unusual episodes ever! Kyle and Dylan from 3 Y's Men Media stop by to talk about their new project, The Continuing Adventures of ELK and the Protectors of the Multiverse. This project consists of two tales about a time traveling, other worldly caveman called ELK. Kyle and Dylan give an overview of the project, share its history, highlight the cu...

On this episode of The PVDcast, I am joined by Nick Gibson, the man behind The Phoenix Press. Nick and I discuss his two comics, 2100 Samurai and Screecher . Nick shares how he budgets his time between two comics and a YouTube channel. Nick also discusses his current Kickstarter for issue two of Screecher (see below) and the future for both of his comics. We even manage to fit in some chatter abou...

Three weeks ago, Columbus, Ohio was the epicenter for cartoons, comics, animation and art. This was due to the annual Cartoon Crossroads Columbus festival. Hundreds of creators flocked to downtown Columbus to showcase their projects. On this episode of The PVDcast, I chronicle my trip to the festival. You'll hear conversations with many creators who will share details on their awesome projects. Th...

Hockey season is almost upon us. The NHL will kick off the 2023-2024 season next Tuesday. Hockey enthusiast, Luc Landry, returns to The PVDcast to talk about the pending NHL season. We discuss many topics, including what off-season moves might payoff for teams, will Connor Bedard make a serious impact, what key players are already injured and news on some coaching and GM drama. Check out this epis...

After a rough day at work, many people enjoy a nice drink to unwind. On this episode of The PVDcast, I'm joined by a guest that knows how to make a great drink. The Gaming Mixologist (Frankie Francis) joins me to talk about his new endeavor, creating video game inspired drinks. We talk about what the catalyst was for this idea and how he creates these drinks. Frankie also answers my questions abou...

A huge celebration will be happening next week in Columbus, Ohio. This celebration highlights the past, present and future of cartooning, comics and animation. The Cartoon Crossroads Columbus (CXC) is this event, and I am joined on this episode of The PVDcast by Ben Towle and Craig Campbell, the co-chairs of the Programming Committee. We will discuss what their responsibilities are serving in that...

Why do superheroes do what they do? Are their actions always for the right reasons? Could they simply want power and fame? On this episode of The PVDcast, my guest has some thoughts on superheroes' motivations. My guest is independent comic creator, Lee Xopher. Altered Ego is his comic, and it features the tale of one individual's wish to be a superhero, but for the right reasons. Lee has a Kickst...

On this episode of The PVDcast, I am joined by toy maker, Tim Ellis from Giant Leap Toys. Tim is a central Ohio toy maker, operating out of New Albany, Ohio. His current project is called Shogun Force and it is an homage to the Shogun Warrior toys and comics from the 1970's. Tim discusses why he decided to make a "jumbo" action figure as well as the current Kickstarter campaign to help fund produc...

Ever wonder how toys are made? On this episode of The PVDcast, I am joined by a toy maker who uses his nostalgia to create some iconic toys. Bill Murphy from Fresh Monkey Fiction is that guest and we discuss the process for making toys. We also talk about Bill's projects, including Eagle Force , Longbox Heroes, Naughty or Nice and many more. We end our conversation by taking a trip down memory lan...

Toy collecting is a hobby many people enjoy. It can take us back in time to a simpler period in our lives, where all we needed was that one toy to make the world alright. On this episode of The PVDcast, I recap my trip to Power Con, an amazing toy convention. I speak to several toy enthusiasts, some of whom have their own toy lines. You will hear from Sean from Bobakhan Toys, Tim Ellis from Giant...

Despite the current labor strife in Hollywood, some folks are still making movies. On this episode of The PVDcast, I am joined by one of those filmmakers still making films, Benji Otte. Marley is Benji's latest film and we discuss all the aspects about making that movie. We also chat about Benji's other films and his philosophy on filmmaking. If you have ever wondered about creating cinema, then t...

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 event took place last Saturday and it was filled with many highlights. We shall review the results of the matches and discuss our predictions that we made last week. We will also comment on the possible new storylines coming out of Summer Slam. What does the...

This weekend, many wrestling fans will be glued to their TVs, phones, laptops, tablets, streaming devices, and whatnot to catch Summer Slam. On this episode of The PVDcast, I am joined by The Pro Wrestling Pundits (Ringside Rand and DJ Joey Blayze) to discuss this annual WWE spectacle. With eight big matches slated for the event, we will talk about, analyze, and predict what might go down with the...

On this edition of The PVDcast, I am joined by indie comic creator, Julio Guerra. He is the creator of several amazing indie comics, including Deathbag, The Cryptic Closet, Botched and many others! We chat about his comics, highlighting the creative process to produce them and the current Kickstarter for the newest issue of Deathbag (see below). Julio also shares his philosophy about making comics...

What does it take to have a successful podcast? On this episode of The PVDcast, I am joined by two fellow podcasters, Tim Beisiegel and Jeff Dwoskin, will present their insights on that question. We will chat about their respective podcasts: The FSF Popcast, which is Tim's and Jeff's Classic Conversations with Jeff Dwoskin and Crossing the Streams, both created by Jeff (obviously). Additionally, w...

There's an old saying that "free hands are the devil's playthings". My guest on PVDcast #388 is not idle but one of the busiest guests that has appeared in quite some time! The guest I am referring to is independent comic creator Anthony D. Stokes. Anthony's newest comic is a wrestling themed tale called Tap or Die . We chat about this project and its current Kickstarter campaign (see link below)....

A popular summertime activity is watching movies. Many of the films released during this season end up being many people's favorite films. On this episode of The PVDcast, my guest and I reflect on our favorite summer movies. Justin Corleone from the 3 Geeks Podcast is that returning guest and we discuss our favorite summer movies. We also explain why we enjoy them so much. Beat the heat by checkin...

About three weeks ago, SPACE (Small Press & Alternative Expo) happened in Columbus, Ohio. This convention is an amazing event highlighting independent creators. On this episode of The PVDcast, you will hear about my travels to this convention, as well as my conversations with some of the creators attending SPACE. Those creators include, Levi Lambright, Jordan Kirian, Duncan Bryk, Julio Guerra, Cal...