Sports are a cultural phenomenon that greatly impacts our society. On this episode of The PVDcast, I’m joined by a fellow podcaster whose show focuses on sports. George G III is that podcaster & he is creator of The Dueling Aces podcast. We converse about the origins of the podcast and the reason George started the show. We also talk about the pros…

Inspiration comes from many different experiences. My guest on PVDcast #436 has many inspirations that motivated him to create one cool comic. Cameron Lee is that guest and he produced a comic called GodPunk. Cam describes his comic as a mix between Power Rangers, Indiana Jones, archaeology & mythology. Besides Cam’s inspiration, we will discuss th…

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,…

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 origi…

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 Kicksta…

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 ol…

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 Al…

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 Fu…

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, Frien…

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 an…

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 Ki…

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…

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 play…

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…

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…

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…

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 tal…

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 wre…

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 interga…

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 sha…

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 i…

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 o…

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 …

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 t…

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 …

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 Kick…

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…

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 Dol…

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 c…

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 wor…

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 t…

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 autho…

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 i…

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 ve…

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 o…

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 c…

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 wh…

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 …

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 th…

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 discu…

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 supe…

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 th…

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 …

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 f…

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 yo…

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 s…

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…

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). Ju…

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,…

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 i…