The PVDcast

It is not uncommon for indie comic creators to diversify their catalog. My guest on PVDcast #349 is in the middle of that task. Frank James Bailey is that guest and he talks about his new project, The Taming of April. This new project is a radical departure from his previous project, the kids' comic, Tercona . Frank and I discuss why he is doing this project, the origins of this wild & raunchy tal...

One person's journey into a fandom can take many twists and turns. This statement connects to Tom Fellrath, my guest on PVDcast #348. Tom is an indie comic creator and the man behind Phoenix Productions. He spent a great deal of time in the indie scene before leaving it all behind only to return to it 30 years later! Hear about Tom's hiatus from making indie comics, as well as his imprint, Phoenix...

This episode of The PVDcast is an Encore Episode featuring one of my many trips to Monroe, Michigan to attend the Monroe Pop Fest. With the 2022 event only a week away, this episode will give you a sneak peek of what goes on at the show. Additionally, you will hear my conversations with Rob Miller from the television competition show, Face Off ; the man who played both Sabretooth and Michael Myers...

There are over 31 million small businesses in the United States. On this episode of The PVDcast, I sit down with small business owner, Maria Daniels to chat about her experiences as a small business owner. But that is only one facet to Maria's life. She is also an entrepreneur, podcaster, nutritionist, and mother to seven children. We discuss all of these endeavors in detail and get Maria's philos...

On this episode of The PVDcast, I am joined by indie comic creator, Sean Forney. Scarlet Huntress: Reckoning is Sean's newest project. Sean shares the history of Scarlet Huntress and how this new installment will fit into the Scarlet Huntress universe. We also chat about future plans for Scarlet Huntress and Sean's unusual Winnie the Pooh projects. What wild tales did Sean whip up for this classic...

There are many different genres within the subject of pop culture. My guest on PVDcast #344 knows quite a bit about many of those genres. Podcaster Kathleen Wass, one host of the FSF Popcast, is that aforementioned guest. Kathleen and I chat about the FSF Popcast and her history in podcasting. We also discuss plenty of pop culture topics from Star Wars to Star Trek to Doctor Who and more. Kathleen...

On this episode of The PVDcast, I am joined by a creative team consisting of two brothers. Lee and Nate Xopher join me to talk about their projects, The Wyld, Altered Ego & Rock of Pages. Each one of these comics has their own unique worlds from superheroes wanting fame to a dystopian world full of anthropomorphic animals to a fictional account of life and growing up. We also talk about other topi...

Nashville was the epicenter of the pro wrestling world this past weekend. Two massive events took place within that city – WWE's SummerSlam event and Ric Flair's Last Match. On this episode of The PVDcast, the Pro Wrestling Pundits (DJ Joey Blayze & Ringside Rand) return to talk about both of these spectacles. We shall review over our predictions for SummerSlam and discuss what is next for the WWE...

Summertime means beaches, picnics and vacations. But for many wrestling fans, summertime also means WWE Summer Slam! On this episode of The PVDcast, The Pro Wrestling Pundits (DJ Joey Blayze and Ringside Rand) stop by to give their opinions on this WWE extravaganza. What matches will steal the show? What matches might stink up the stadium? Get the answers to these questions and also hear about a n...

When someone talks about superheroes, many people automatically think of comic books. But there are many other mediums that spotlight characters that are superheroes. My guest on this edition of The PVDcast has created a superhero novel. Lance Meredith is a writer and the author of Guardian: Into the Light of Day .  Lance and I discuss the process for writing this novel, as well as why Lance chose...

The focus of this edition of The PVDcast is a comic that can best be described as a mix of Muppet Babies meets The Justice League. My guest on this episode of The PVDcast is Victor Dandridge Jr., co-creator of the kid friendly comic, The Kinder Guardians . Victor has launched a Kickstarter to fund the final installment of his comic, consisting of two trade paperbacks containing the final story arc...

This past weekend, the WWE presented their annual pay-per-view event, Money in the Bank. The winners of their respective Money in the Bank matches earn a future championship match. On this episode of The PVDcast, fellow podcaster, Gerald Glassford ( Pop Culture Cosmos & Lakers Fast Break podcast ) , joins me to discuss and analyze this event. We give our insights on each match, the build-up for th...

Luchadors, zombies and opossums are all topics discussed on this episode of The PVDcast! My guest is independent comic creator, Aaron Lindeman. He is the man behind the luchador inspired comic, The Fisherman. Aaron shares his reasons for making this comic, which includes a fandom of old El Santo movies. Aaron gives me a quick lesson about the lives of opossums, and we talk about his comic book fan...

Robby "RAW" Melendez is my guest on this installment of The PVDcast. Robby is the creator of the comic, Rebel Roach Versus Rocket Punch Siouxsie . We discuss this colorful project, as well as some of Robby's other future endeavors. We also discuss Robby's fandom of comics and his process for creating comics. Additionally, Robby shares his story of how he changed careers from the marketing world to...

Over the Memorial Day weekend, Columbus, Ohio witnessed a new comic book and pop culture convention debut. Fan Boy Expo is that convention and on this episode of The PVDcast, I will chronicle my trip to the multiple day event. Joining me on this journey through the expo is friend and fellow podcaster, Jason Taylor from the 3 Geeks Podcast. Jason and I talk to quite a few people at the convention,...

Jill Redding makes her return to The PVDcast! Last May, Jill appeared on episode #283, in which we spoke about her roles on The Wire and Homicide: Life on the Street . Jill was invited back to discuss her other roles and career in the theater. We dive into her start in acting, her time in community theater and her company that produces murder-mystery theater. Jill even gives her opinions on how th...

The pandemic caused lots of events, including comic book conventions, to be cancelled, postponed or to go a virtual setup. On this episode of The PVDcast, I visit SPACE (Small Press & Alternative Comics Expo), which made its return to its regular format this past weekend. This convention showcases the many talented independent comic creators from Ohio and beyond! Throughout the day, I spoke to a l...

This episode of The PVDcast might be the most insightful and philosophical episode ever. On this installment, I speak with Tim Chizmar, a man who has tons of projects happening. Tim is a producer, ghost writer, comedian, actor and one-time wrestling promoter. We chat about all of his projects, including his most recent film, The Nudels of Nudeland . This film is a comedy about a group of nudists....

Movies are at the center of discussion on this episode of The PVDcast. My guest for this chat about movies is Peter Abeyta from the Middle Class Film Class (MCFC) podcast. Peter, along with fellow hosts, Tyler and Joseph, produce this entertaining podcast that's part movie news and part movie reviews. We discuss the format of the show, the origins of MCFC and even talk about Peter's favorite episo...

My guest on this episode of The PVDcast might be referred to as a Renaissance Man. Michael Spedden is my guest and we chat about his many different projects. Michael is the creator of the Fowl Players Radio podcast and the driving force behind the acting troupe, The Fowl Players of Perryville. Michael and I talk about these endeavors in detail, highlighting their respective histories. We also talk...

The post-season for the NHL starts this weekend and that means this edition of The PVDcast is going to be packed with hockey talk! My guest, Luc Landry, makes his return to chat with me about this year's contenders and pretenders to Lord Stanley's Cup. We review the possible matchups, which players must have great performances and of course, what teams we think will win it all. There is also some...

The term, independent, is used a lot to describe many things, including movies. My guest on this episode of The PVDcast is truly an independent filmmaker who has produced several films on microscopic budgets. Cody Clarke is the guest that I am referring to and we chat about his philosophy on filmmaking. We also discuss his various film projects, including his most recent, Oscar's . Cody also talks...

Movies take center stage on this episode of The PVDcast. My guest is Thomas Angeletti, a Columbus based photographer and film maker. Thomas is also the driving force behind Alysm Films. We chat about his various film projects, which include the horror film, Perdition. Thomas also clues me in on the concept of "microfilms", super short films perfect for Instagram, Snap Chat or Tik Tok. Additionally...

Last weekend, the biggest pro wrestling event of the year took place. Wrestlemania was a two-night spectacular that featured some awesome wrestling action, shocking surprises, and glorious returns. On this episode of The PVDcast, I am joined by DJ Joey Blayze (one-half of The Pro Wrestling Pundits) to recap this event. We review our predictions for the event, analyze each match and talk about what...

This weekend, the most stupendous Wrestlemania will take place in Dallas. On this episode of The PVDcast, I am joined by The Pro Wrestling Pundits, Ringside Rand and DJ Joey Blayze, to discuss the event. We examine the card, analyze the storylines and make our predictions about what we think will go down on Saturday and Sunday. Additionally, we comment on what surprises are rumored to happen and h...