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 also converse about his career in art, his fandom for Bruce Lee and many other pop culture topics. So, gather up the family and check out this fun and fabulous episode.
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Episode 414 – Royal Rumble Review 2024
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 this episode. The rest of this edition will focus on the Royal Rumble. How many of our predictions came true? What surprise appearances shocked us? How will the event shape this year’s Wrestlemania? Tune into this episode that features no one nursing torn triceps.
Episode 413 – Royal Rumble Preview 2024
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 this week’s Royal Rumble and chat about the WWE Hall of Fame. Join us on the on ramp to the road to Wrestlemania!
Episode 412 – Anthony D. Stokes 2
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 Kickstarter. We also chat about his other projects, such as American Yakuza and Intrusive Thoughts and wrap up with a philosophical discussion on gatekeeping within comics.
Episode 411 – Corissa Grant
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 the comic and her inspirations for the tale. Find out why many call her “the queen of merch” and who she would cast if Worthy Chaos became a film.
Episode 410 – Steve Messenger
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 and art. Kick back and listen to the first fun episode of 2024!
Episode 409 – Sunny Beach
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 on my cohost’s video project to preserve the legacy of the UWF. This episode is a great way to end 2023 with new editions returning after the holidays on January 4!
Episode 408 – Devin Arscott
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, a superhero comic with a different POV and tons more. Valhalla is waiting for you to check out this episode!
Episode 407 – Survivor Series 2023 Review
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 WWE superstars? We will answer these questions and more on this body slamming edition of The PVDcast!
Episode 406 – Geoff Dale 2
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 More than a Stooge: Shemp Howard. Geoff shares details about Shemp’s dramatic roles in other projects, misconceptions about him and his career with the Stooges.
Check out Geoff’s book through the link posted below:
https://bearmanor-digital.myshopify.com/search?q=geoff+dale+books