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 even schools me on proper Renaissance Festival etiquette. Grab a turkey leg and check out this episode!
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Episode 343 – Nate & Lee Xopher
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 topics such as what it is like to work with a sibling and how it impacts the creative process. We even dive into a little social commentary about social media and a whole lot more!
Episode 342 – SummerSlam 2022 Review
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. We will also chat about Ric Flair’s legacy, his last match, and his retirement (?). Make sure you check out this episode that has more opinions than Ric Flair has robes!
Episode 341 – SummerSlam 2022 Preview
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 new project involving yours truly on this extended edition of The PVDcast.
Episode 340 – Lance Meredith
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 to write this novel. We also dive into a chat about his inspirations for the character of Guardian. We close out our conversation by chatting about Lance’s life away from writing.
Episode 339 – Victor Dandridge Jr. 3
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 arcs for The Kinder Guardians. We discuss all the aspects of the Kickstarter campaign, as well as the history of the project. Victor drops quite a bit of behind-the-scenes info in our conversation; so, you don’t want to miss this episode!
Link to Victor’s Kickstarter: https://bit.ly/3o4IVGM
Episode 338 – Gerald Glassford III
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 these matches, and future possible storylines. We end the episode with a brief conversation about our favorite luchadors. This is one great episode and you don’t have to climb a ladder to listen to it!
Episode 337 – Aaron Lindeman
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 fandom. We also chat about working with Stephen Hines on his weird and wild tale, Zombie Fabulous. It’s such a great episode, you won’t be able to play possum and not listen!
Episode 336 – Robby “RAW” Melendez
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 making comics. This edition wraps up with one of the most touching, wild and incredible tales any guest has shared on this podcast!
Episode 335 – Fan Boy Expo 2022
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, including Sean Patrick Flanery, Dave Foley, Olivia Hack, Cricket Leigh and many more. Sit back and enjoy some comic and pop culture goodness on this edition of The PVDcast.