Episode 451 - Five for Fighting (Dom Riggio)

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Hockey is enjoyed by millions of people. Comics are also beloved by millions of fans. So, what happens when you combine hockey and comics? You get the world of Mess Bucket Comics. Dom Riggio, the man behind this comics imprint, joins me on this episode to talk about his many projects. First off, we will dive into the background and Kickstarter info for the 4^th issue of Dom’s hockey comic, Donnybrook. Dom and I also discuss his Darren McCarty comic and the history of Dom and Darren’s partnership. We will round out the episode talking about some of Dom’s past projects (Arcane Awakening and “Rowdy” Roddy Piper: the Kilted Avenger).  It is an episode that will cross-check your eardrums!

Episode 450 - Saturday Night's Corinne Britti

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“Live from New York, it’s Saturday Night!” is a famous introduction to one of the most iconic comedy shows ever. My guest on this episode of The PVDcast has a connection to that introduction. Corinne Britti is that guest and she stars in the movie, Saturday Night, which tells the tale of the first episode of SNL. Additionally, we will discuss Corinne’s other roles in Condor’s Nest and For Sale. You will even hear about a unique project that Corinne co-created that mixes comedy with mental health awareness.

Episode 449 - The Righteous Gemstones' James DuMont

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With over 170 credits on his resume, James DuMont is one of the busiest actors around. On PVDcast #449, James stops by to chat with me about his past and future projects. Hear about James’ experience as a cast member on The Righteous Gemstones and working with Danny McBride. Additionally, James and I discuss details on his newer projects, Unit 234 & American Sports Story. James even reveals how he is helping other actors and actresses through his website, www.oncameraworkouts.com, providing his students with opportunities to hone their craft.

Episode 448 - Superpowers for All (Lee Xopher)

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If you could have any superpower, what would it be? This question has floated around the comic book world for decades. On this episode of The PVDcast, I talk with an indie comic creator named Lee Xopher. Altered Ego is Lee’s comic that tackles the issue of using superpowers for valiant endeavors or for personal gain. We will discuss the status of issue #4 and its ongoing Kickstarter campaign. You will also get details on Lee’s creative process when it comes to characters and world building. The episode wraps up with Lee’s answer to that age-old question about superpowers.

Episode 447 - NHL 2024 Season Preview (Luc Landry)

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Next week, the NHL kicks off their new season. On this episode of The PVDcast, hockey enthusiast, Luc Landry, stops by to chat about the 2024-2025 season. We will definitely give our opinions on player trades, new coaching and GM hirings and how the Utah franchise will do in their new environment. Of course, we can not record this episode without giving our thoughts on who might lift Lord Stanley’s Cup at the end of the season. Check out this awesome episode before it is placed on waivers!

Episode 446 - Pop Tart Protagonist? (Kate E. Lore)

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Kate E. Lore is an independent comic creator based on Columbus, Ohio. Kate is my guest on this episode of The PVDcast. Kate chats with me about their background in making comics. Kate and I will also discuss Kate’s comic, Melancholy Evil Pop Tart. Additionally, we talk about Kate’s experiences with the Columbus Cartoon Coalition (C3) organization and participating in their recent anthology.  You will also find out about Kate’s involvement in the notorious comic, Belligerent Kitties!

Episode 445 - Garden State Gabbin' Jeremy Fuscaldo

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The Columbus Cartoon Coalition (C3) is an organization in Ohio that helps indie comic creators. As you will hear on this episode of The PVDcast, C3 is not just for Ohioans. New Jersey creator, Jeremy Fuscaldo, stops by to chat with me. We talk about joining C3, his participation in the recent C3 anthology, his project, Amelia Enmity and more. Check out this conversation that contains one unique outsider perspective!

Episode 444 - Birds of a Feather Create Together - Chandu Tennety

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On this episode of The PVDcast, I am joined by another independent comic creator from the Central Ohio area. Chandu Tennety is that creator and is also a member of the Columbus Cartoon Coalition (C3) organization.  We chat about his experience with C3 and what he produced for the latest C3 anthology. We also talk about his past project, Cold Water Blues and his new endeavor, All Our Monsters. Chandu even discusses the differences between comics in the USA and comics in his native India. Tune in for one fascinating episode full of insight and fun.

Episode 443 - "The Talking Machine" Allen Levine

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According to some sports media, nearly 300 million people watch the sport of MMA. On this episode of The PVDcast, I am joined by Allen Levine, CEO and promoter of Coliseum Combat Zone MMA. This new MMA company has their inaugural event scheduled for September 14. Allen and I will discuss the match card and many other aspects of the event. This includes supporting the National Kidney Foundation through the event due to Allen’s experience with chronic kidney disease. We will wrap up our conversation chatting about Allen’s sports show, Pittsburgh Sportsline.

Episode 442 - Comics, Kittens & Creativity (Kelcie D. Crawford)

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This episode of The PVDcast is full of various genres of comics. My guest is indie comic creator, Kelci D. Crawford. They have a fun pirate themed comic called The Legend of Jamie Roberts and a slice of life comic called Validation. Both of these projects will be a part of our conversation. Additionally, Kelci is also involved in the Columbus Cartoon Coalition (C3). Kelci and I will discuss the founding of the organization, its new anthology to support indie artists and why C3 is so important to Ohio. Get the details on Kelci’s submission to the C3 anthology too.