New York City has been a hub for filmmaking for decades. On PVDcast #275, I’m joined by screenwriter, actress and producer, Allyson Morgan. We chat about her new, short film, First Date, which just got picked up by Hulu. Additionally, Allyson and I discuss her move from Ohio to NYC and the perks of living in the Big Apple. We round out our conversation by highlighting Allyson’s recurring role on Law & Order: SVU and why rom-coms can be problematic. Join us on this jovial journey into filmmaking!
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Episode 274 – Michael Spedden
On this episode of The PVDcast, I’m joined by Michael Spedden. He is an actor, businessman and podcaster, who calls Maryland home. We discuss podcasting and Michael’s podcast, Fowl Players Radio. Hear Michael’s explanation for starting this podcast and what are his goals for it. We also chat about Michael’s acting collective, the Fowl Players of Perryville. Michael even shares stories from his role on Gotham, describe what life is like as the JG Wentworth Viking and plenty more!
Episode 273 – William Walley
On this episode of The PVDcast, I am joined by William Walley. A relative newcomer to the podcasting world, William is the creator of the podcast, The World of Walley. This podcast is a mix of conversations with guests and anecdotes from William’s life. And trust me, William has some remarkable tales to tell! We also talk about why he started his podcast, early successes and failures, his podcasting philosophy and much more! Truthfully, William is a great storyteller, which makes this episode a must-listen.
Episode 272 – Steve Goldstein
World Class Championship Wrestling was one of the most innovative and tragic wrestling territories in history. The promotion was centered on the Von Erich family and their exploits in the ring. Sadly, many of their exploits out of the ring is what lead to the downfall of this legendary promotion. On this episode of The PVDcast, I sit down with Steve Goldstein, a screenwriter who penned a movie about the Von Erichs. Steve discusses how the project got started, why it stalled, his working relationship with Kevin Von Erich and even how Vince McMahon tried to interfere with the screenplay. It’s an episode that is as big as the state of Texas itself!
Episode 271 – Steve Rubin
On this episode of The PVDcast, I am joined by my guest, Steve Rubin. He is the creator of two awesome encyclopedias on two iconic franchises in television and movie history – James Bond and The Twilight Zone. Steve shares why he decided to create these two encyclopedias and how much work it took to compile them. Steve discusses his thoughts on several topics related to these properties, including who he thinks the next Bond might be. You may even learn some cool trivia from our conversation that you can use to win over friends and impress your co-workers.
Episode 270 – Royal Rumble Review 2021
Last weekend, Edge and Bianca Belair fulfilled their destinies by winning their respective Royal Rumble matches. These victories earned them a title shot at Wrestlemania 37. On this episode of The PVDcast, I’m joined once again by The Pro Wrestling Pundits (DJ Joey Blayze and Ringside Rand) to talk about these victories and the other happenings at the Royal Rumble. We review the matches and our predictions for the pay-per-view. We also speculate on future storylines and possible matches for Wrestlemania 37. We even squeeze in a little wrestling action figure discussion too! Missing this episode would be worst that being caught in a Sharpshooter!
Episode 269 – Royal Rumble Preview 2021
January signals a new year and for wrestling fans, it signals the start of the road to Wrestlemania! The Royal Rumble is the first stop on the road to that spectacular event. On this edition of The PVDcast, I am joined by The Pro Wrestling Pundits, DJ Joey Blayze & Ringside Rand, to preview this weekend’s Royal Rumble. We analyze each match and give our predictions on the possible victors. We also chat about the big news of the week – the merger of The WWE Network and Peacock. Pull up a chair (steel or otherwise) and check out this speculative episode of The PVDcast!
Episode 268 – Geoff Dale
The Three Stooges were a comedy sensation that created a vast legacy. On this episode of The PVDcast, I am joined by Geoff Dale, a writer who is working on a book about Shemp Howard. Being a fan of The Three Stooges, Geoff wants to give a complete picture of one of the founding members of this iconic group. Geoff shares details about Shemp’s dramatic roles in other projects, misconceptions about him, his career with the Stooges and his love of boxing. Geoff even drops some cool trivia, such as the origination of the famed Three Stooges eye poke! Don’t be a knucklehead and check out this fantastic edition!
Episode 267 – NHL 2021 Season
The 2021 NHL season is off and running! On PVDcast #267, Luc Landry returns to discuss this season with yours truly. The NHL will see some big changes to the league this season. These changes include a new playoff format, a shortened schedule, divisional realignment and more. We dissect these changes and give our insights on how we think the season will unfold. Tune into this edition that has more opinions than octopuses on Detroit’s home ice!
Episode 266 – MeSseD Comics
2020 was weird enough but what if mutant cockroaches & sentient waste filaments rose up from the sewers and threatened our way of life? That’s the premise for a comic called MeSseD, created by my guests on PVDcast #266. Jay Kalagayan & Dylan Speeg are the duo responsible for this interesting, subterranean tale. The guys and I talk about the beginnings of the comic, its characters and how the sewer became the focal point of the comic and the impact it has on the story. We also discuss the third installment of the comic that just dropped in December and the contributions to the book from legendary comic creator, David Mack. This episode has more than its share of gutter talk; real gutters not curse words!