Statistics say that 1 in 5 Americans suffer from a mental illness. Anxiety and depression are considered to be the most common mental illness. My guest on PVDcast 216 is Matt Frey, the man who created the book, What I Learned About Depression and Anxiety. Matt shares his personal story of his own battles with depression and anxiety and how that led him to create a book to help others in the same situation. We also chat about his graphic novel, Black Heart, the creation of Spaz-tastic Studios, some of his past endeavors and some of his upcoming projects. This is one insightful episode that you do not want to miss.
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Episode 215 – Kelci D. Crawford
It’s the first episode of The PVDcast for 2020! On this episode, I am joined by comics creator, Kelci D. Crawford. Based in southeastern Ohio, Kelci has created a large catalog of fantastic comics, such as Charlie and Clow, Johnson & Sir, The Legend of Jamie Roberts and many more. Kelci is also the editor of Indie Comics Hub and has dabbled in podcasting. Additionally, Kelci is also willing to give back and help creators by offering a bevy of services, such as proofreading, website design and more to them. Tune in to this episode to hear all about Kelci, her career and her life on the first episode for the new year!
Episode 214 – Summation 2019
This episode of The PVDcast marks a huge milestone. This podcast has been in existence for seven years. On this episode, I answer questions from listeners about my podcasting career and The PVDcast. Why did I start this podcast? Where do I see it in another seven years? What has been my most humbling moment? All these questions will be answered! Plus, since this episode will be the last one for the calendar year, I also talk about the many things that have happened in 2019. Enjoy this installment, have a happy holiday and see you in two weeks!
Episode 213 – Survivor Series Review 2019
Another Survivor Series and NXT: Takeover War Games are in the books. On this episode of The PVDcast, I am joined by the Pro Wrestling Pundits (DJ Joey Blayze and Ringside Rand) to dissect and critique both spectacular events. Find out what victories shocked us the most, what new stars made an impression on us and what hellacious bumps made us cringe. We even postulate as to what may be coming in future weeks in the WWE Universe. Give it a listen because you know you can’t survive without checking out this episode!
Episode 212 – Survivor Series Preview 2019
Next week is Thanksgiving and, of course, that means it is time for the annual WWE pay-per-view spectacular, The Survivor Series! This year’s event promises to be historic, as all three WWE brands – RAW, Smackdown and NXT- will participate in various matches on the card. On this episode of The PVDcast, I am joined by DJ Joey Blayze to discuss the Survivor Series and give our insights and predictions on what might happen. We also chat about the other big event for the weekend, NXT: Takeover War Games and explain what surprises we think could be in store on that card. Listen and find out if any of our opinions are more astonishing than a Ricky Morton Canadian Destroyer!
Episode 211 – AEW Full Gear Review
All Elite Wrestling has been on the TNT Network for the past 6 weeks. The company presented Full Gear this past Saturday, which was their first pay-per-view event since broadcasting their show, Wednesday Night Dynamite, on TNT. On this episode of The PVDcast, I am joined by friend of the show, Will (@TheW34ponx) to discuss this pay-per-view spectacle. We recap all the matches and give our opinions on them. We also talk about the direction of some of the storylines and we reveal what we felt was the match of the night. It’s an episode that gives you plenty of insight with no false finishes!
Episode 210 – Jack Wallace 3
On this episode of The PVDcast, I am joined by Jack Wallace from Disposable Fiction Comics. Jack and I talk about the history of Disposable Fiction Comics, his various other books (such as The Marriage Act and Matter of Perception) and the current Kickstarter for his new project. This Kickstarter will fund Jack’s new endeavor to put both volumes of his latest book, Frankenstein for Mayor into a graphic novel. We even dive into Jack’s work on The Columbus Scribbler and his experience being nominated for an Eisner Award for that project! Like a story that Jack penned, this edition is not only boisterous, but poignant too.
Kickstarter link for Frankenstein for Mayor: https://bit.ly/2Q0o1se
Episode 209 – Wizard World Columbus 2019
On this episode of The PVDcast, you will hear all the highlights from this year’s Wizard World Columbus show! Brian Lau and I were at the show promoting Brian’s projects, Staunch Ambition and Inferno City Firehouse. You will hear testimonials from customers who stopped by the table and bought one (or both) of Brian’s books. You will also hear some great interviews with a few of the celebrities, in attendance. Hear Samm Levine (Freaks and Geeks), Claudia Wells (Back to the Future) and Lisa Marie Varon (FKA Victoria in WWE and Tara in TNA) share some fascinating stories and chat about their careers!
Episode 208 – Motor City Mo
What do an indestructible ex-boxer, mobsters, a crotchety stripper and a time traveling caveman all have in common? Well, listen to PVDcast #208 and find out! On this edition, I sit down with Kyle, Dylan and Tyler, the guys from Three Y’s Men Media and the creators of the comic, Motor City Mo. We chat about their unique comic book and the current Kickstarter campaign to fund season 3. Tyler, who wrestles as ELK in Michigan, and I also talk about his background and fandom in wrestling. Lastly, Tyler steps up to the plate for one mammoth installment of Tag, Feud or Job!
Episode 207.5 – Wrestling is Back
Pro wrestling has suffered from ups and downs, in regard to its popularity throughout its existence. In 2019, pro wrestling is experiencing a huge resurgence in popularity. On this mini episode of The PVDcast, I chat about pro wrestling’s current notoriety. I give my opinion on the first week of the NXT vs. AEW showdown, as well as the very first Smackdown on Fox. I also discuss the wonderfully nostalgic feel to the new NWA Power TV product and explain my likes and dislikes of that wrestling program. Settle in and enjoy this wrestling-themed mini episode that has a 20-minute time limit!