The PVDcast

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...

Each year, thousands of movies are released. Some of those movies are beloved by many people, while other movies are hated by many peopleS. On this episode of The PVDcast, I am joined by YouTube personality, Mike McG. to discuss our top three movies that we hate. We summarize each of our selections and talk about why we detest these films so much. Lastly, our conversation wraps up with a chat abou...

Once again pro wrestling and comic books collide on this episode of The PVDcast. My guest for this edition is Rory Sheridan, an independent comic book creator from Cincinnati. Rory is the man behind Macho Cat Comics and the new project, Jimmy Nation. Rory explains his tale of a plucky, young babyface wrestler trying to move up the ladder of success. We talk about the current Kickstarter for the pr...

It has been said that pro wrestling is like a live action comic book. My guest on PVDcast #322 can attest to that statement! Eric Watkins, one half of Broken Icon Comics, joins me to discuss his company's newest comic, The Adventures of Al Snow and Head ft. Chavo Guerrero Jr. Eric fills me in on how this project became a reality, why he decided to use the genre of Western for the project and info...

This weekend, the Arnold Sports Festival returns to Columbus, Ohio. New Ohio Wrestling is slated to present several huge wrestling events at the Arnold. On this episode of The PVDcast, I am joined by the "Prophet of Pain" Amos, who will be competing on those NOW events. Obviously, we discuss Amos' insights about being part of NOW at the Arnold. But we also talk about Amos' training and his start i...

It's often said that "laughter is the best medicine." If that's true, then my guest on this episode of The PVDcast has the cure for what ails you. Comedian and podcaster Jeff Dwoskin joins me to talk about his two podcasts ( Live from Detroit: the Jeff Dwoskin Show & Crossing the Streams ). Jeff shares his philosophy on podcasting, discusses building an audience and reveals some big news: Live fro...

On this episode of The PVDcast, I am joined by a pro wrestler who has set the independent pro wrestling scene on fire. My guest is the current Independent Wrestling World Champion, AC Mack. AC made history a few short weeks ago when he captured this championship, becoming the first openly gay male wrestler to hold a World title. AC and I chat about what this accomplishment means to him, what impac...

On this episode of The PVDcast, I am joined by my guest, Jack Wallace, one half of the duo behind Disposable Fiction Comics. Jack has penned a new comic that is more family friendly than any of his other tales. Chimera: Island of Dreams is a comic where a group of children are whisked away to a magical island to live out their biggest fantasies. Jack and I discuss the current Kickstarter for this...

The Royal Rumble caused some controversy this past weekend with many wrestling fans. On this episode, I'm joined once again by The Pro Wrestling Pundits (DJ Joey Blayze & Ringside Rand) to review and discuss the event. We give our two cents on the contentious winners of the men's and women's Royal Rumble matches. We also analyze our predictions, chat about the four other matches on the card and co...

It's hard to believe that January is almost over. That means it's time for the WWE spectacular that kicks off Wrestlemania season, the Royal Rumble. On this episode of The PVDcast, I am joined by The Pro Wrestling Pundits (DJ Joey Blayze & Ringside Rand) to discuss this Saturday's Royal Rumble event. We cover all the news and rumors surrounding this monumental pay-per-view. Who will emerge victori...

It has been reported that Americans spend over $1,000 a year on lottery tickets. What would my guest and I do with millions in lottery winnings? Start a wrestling company! Wrestling podcaster and ring announcer, Weapon X Will, joins me to compete in a game called Book It: Lottery Pro Wrestling.  The game's objective is to assemble a roster of great non-contracted pro wrestlers that will be the fea...

Movie fans love to watch movies and talk about movies. This statement holds true for my guests on PVDcast #314. Shawn Allred & Andrew Jimeson are two of the guys behind the Cheapseat Reviews podcast. This podcast features Shawn, Andrew & their cohost, Sam, viewing streaming movies and discussing them based on the movies' merits. We talk about the history of their podcast, the ups and downs of podc...

Each year, thousands of movies are released to entertain millions of people. On this episode of The PVDcast, my guest and I review and discuss the crop of movies that were released in 2021. Paul Markoff is that guest and he is also a local film critic and co-host of the Filmbound Podcast . We cover some big Hollywood blockbusters, some small indie films, offerings from streaming services and even...

As 2021 is close to its end, it is time for me to reflect on the year on this special episode of The PVDcast. "Summation 2021" is a short recap of the year chronicling some awesome highlights. One of which is the change meeting of one of my heroes. I will also talk about my successes, failures, future goals and more on this mini episode. Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the show!

Some people might think pro wrestling and horror films don't go together. My guest on PVDcast #312 would disagree! NOW ring announcer and fellow podcaster, Meathook Jim joins me to explain the connection and more. We discuss his career in NOW and his fandom of pro wrestling and horror. We also talk about his two podcasts (WrestleHorror and The Big Scary Show) and what is it like to scare the bejes...