The PVDcast

Many people are called "a jack of all trades" to describe their ability to do lots of things well. On this episode of The PVDcast, I'm joined by Mike Delss, a man who exemplifies that statement. Mike is one of the hosts of The Dirty Ugly Wrestling podcast. He is also a referee, ring announcer and wrestling personality in the Maryland independent wrestling scene. We talk about both of those endeavo...

This episode of The PVDcast focuses on the theme of relationships. My guest for episode #384 is Thom Zahler. He is a comic book creator from Cleveland that has quite a few tales that revolve around this theme. Thom has created the rom-com comic, Love & Capes , a story about a superhero and his bookstore employee girlfriend; Long Distance , a comic dealing with how two characters have a long-distan...

Many comic creators strive to have a large catalog of comics to present to the public. My guest on PVDcast #383 certainly mirrors that sentiment. Mario Candelaria is my guest, and we chat about his many independently produced comics he has made in recent times. Hear about Fog Line , Mario's unique tale that focuses on podcasting and murder. Mario also shares details on Killchella , his story that...

Wrestling and comics share many common traits, like storytelling and heroic characters for example. On this episode of The PVDcast, I am joined by a creator who is merging these two genres into one awesome project! James Ferguson is that creator and A Real Slobberknocker is his comic. We chat about James' comic - covering its origin, James' creative process, the inspiration for the tale and more....

Pet owners can be divided into two camps: dog lovers and cat people. On this episode of The PVDcast, I am joined by Amber Love, a writer, comic book creator and cat lover. Amber produced a comic book called, The Winchester Nabu Detective Agency. This family friendly detective story chronicles the adventures of Amber's two cats, Oliver and Gus. We chat about the history of the comic, the real-life...

Movies about the mob are a staple of American cinema. On this episode of The PVDcast, I chat with Justin Corleone from the 3 Geeks Podcast about our favorite mobster or gangster movies. Some of our picks are classic films, while others are lesser-known films. We also discuss a few other topics, such as the CAPA Summer Movie Series, the 3 Geeks Podcast and more! Thinking about skipping this episode...

It's time to go back in time to hear a classic episode of The PVDcast. This Encore Episode features my very first conversation with indie comic creator, Steve Steiner. Throughout the years, Steve has been a guest on this podcast and each time we have a blast. This 2015 discussion is no different. We will chat about his projects, his background, his inspiration and much more. Sit back and take in s...

Horror is a favorite genre of many people. On this episode of The PVDcast, I am joined by Sir Sturdy, the man behind the Horror with Sir Sturdy podcast. Sturdy shares with me the origins of his podcast, his fandom of horror and some of his favorite horror films. But, as you'll hear, Sturdy is a busy dude. We also chat about his two other podcasts, drag racing and more! It is an edition that is ful...

On this edition of The PVDcast, I am joined by a comic creator that has one fabulous family friendly comic. Frank James Bailey is that creator and Tercona is that comic. Frank stops by to chat about the current Kickstarter that is going to help fund the seventh issue of Tercona. We also discuss the history of the comic, from its illustrated novel days to its current incarnation. Frank and I also t...

During the span of 1914 to 2022, the Stanley Cup has been won 106 times. Who will win it for the 107 th time? That question will be discussed on this edition of The PVDcast. I am joined by hocket enthusiast, Luc Landry, to analyze the upcoming Stanley Cup playoffs. We discuss who made the playoffs, who might lift hockey's greatest trophy and what stars might elevate their game and mystique due to...

Controversy arose last weekend at Wrestlemania. Many fans were upset with the conclusion of the big event on night two. On this episode of The PVDcast, my guests, The Pro Wrestling Pundits (DJ Joey Blayze & Ringside Rand) and I will share our thoughts in this controversy, as well as the rest of the two-night card. Did the predictions we made last week come to fruition? There's only one way to find...

This weekend, the eyes of the wrestling world will be focused on Los Angeles. Wrestlemania 39 will emanate from that metropolis in a mere few days. On this episode of The PVDcast, I will be joined by The Pro Wrestling Pundits (Ringside Rand & DJ Joey Blayze) to analyze this huge event. The Pundits and I will break down the matches, predict winners and chat about some possible surprises. Settle in...

Dallas, Texas is the ninth largest city in the United States. It is also the setting for the comic, By the Time I Get to Dallas. My guest for this episode of The PVDcast is the creator of this comic, Colin Devonshire. Colin explains the origin of this tale and how his medical background played an important role during the initial phase of the book. We also talk about the first three issues and the...

Action movies were a staple of 80's cinema. On PVDcast #372, I am joined by Wes Gift, a comic book creator who was heavily influenced by that genre. His comic, Hard Justice , focuses on Rex and Saint, two vigilantes looking to clean up the street of their town. Wes and I talk about the origins of the book and the recent Kickstarter to help fund the project. Wes and I also chat about the influences...

This episode of The PVDcast is the second part of a conversation with Ron Ransom. As discussed last episode, Ron is a legendary concert promoter in Columbus, Ohio. We chat about his first show he promoted and how it kicked off a near 30+ year career. Ron also shares his philosophy on giving back to the community. Lastly, Ron and I discuss his relationship with his cousin and musician, AC Collins....

Music is a constant in our world and on episode #370 of The PVDcast, I chat with a guest whose life has been impacted by music. Ron Ransom is a concert promoter in Columbus. He has promoted shows for over 3 decades. On Part 1 of our conversation, Ron and I discuss his life from childhood to the early start of his prompting career. Part 2, which will cover the rest of Ron's career, will be released...

The Montreal Screw Job is an event in pro wrestling history that impacted many fans. One of my guests on this episode of The PVDcast can attest to that impact. Chris Ilcisko is that guest and he is joined by his partner, Milo Miller, to discuss their comic book, The Heel Screw Job. We chat about the origins of this comic, including its blending of horror into the pro wrestling genre. We also discu...

The comic book industry, like any industry, has its share of legends. My guest on PVDcast #367 has been rubbing elbows with a few of these legendary creators. Roger Priebe is that guest and he is also the producer of the Off the Record DVD series. This series chronicles the careers of some of the heavy hitters of comics – Gerry Conway, Jim Shooter and Peter David. We talk about the process of prod...

This past weekend, the WWE presented their annual January spectacular, the Royal Rumble. This event is the kickoff to the march towards Wrestlemania. On this edition of The PVDcast, I am joined by one-half of The Pro Wrestling Pundits, Ringside Rand, to discuss this Premium Live Event. We run down the results and the surprises that happened last Saturday. We also review our predictions from the we...

Every January, wrestling fans wait in anticipation as a clock counts down to zero, signifying another entrant into a contest with extremely high stakes. Of course, I am referring to the WWE's Royal Rumble event. On this episode of The PVDcast, I am joined by The Pro Wrestling Pundits (DJ Joey Blayze & Ringside Rand) to discuss this Premium Live Event. We will give our opinions and insights on who...

One of the most popular pastimes is watching movies. On this episode of The PVDcast, I am joined by local film critic and co-host of the  Filmbound Podcast , Paul Markoff. We recap the many films that we watched last year, giving our opinions on them. We cover some big Hollywood blockbusters, some small indie films, offerings from streaming services and even some horror flicks. If you would like t...

Pro wrestling has been compared to comic books, live theatre and even action movies. The comparison between movies and wrestling will be the focal point of this episode of The PVDcast! Joining me for this discussion will be Cody Clarke, an indie filmmaker from NYC. Cody is a huge wrestling fan, and we discuss many topics including his fandom, his favorite wrestlers, how wrestling is shot and his t...

The holiday season is upon us. The holidays are celebrated a variety of ways. On this year-end episode of The PVDcast, I am joined by Jeramy Kahle, one of the guys behind The Canned Air Podcast. Jeramy and I talk about the ways we celebrate the holidays, from family traditions to our own oddball ways to commemorate this time of year. Find out what Christmas movies are our favorites, what we think...

On this episode of The PVDcast, I am joined by the self-proclaimed weird stuff maker, Mike Eshelman. As you will hear, Mike has many endeavors, which includes producing two podcasts, Sound Like and Bum's Corner: Coast to Coast. We discuss these podcasts and dive into Mike's foray into the local art scene. Mike also shares some insight on writing indie comics and why every comic convention needs a...