On this episode of The PVDcast, I sit down with legendary comic creator, Arvell Jones. We discuss his career in comics, including co-creating Misty Knight and his run on All-Star Squadron. Despite his long career, Arvell is not content to rest on his laurels. He gives us a brief explanation of his new project, Reign of the Underdog and drops the hint about another new project that is in the works! You will even hear some great behind the scenes tales about working for Marvel and D.C. from Arvell!
Author Archives: John Orlando
Episode 206 – Monroe Pop Fest 2019
A few weeks ago, I traveled to Monroe, Michigan to attend the Monroe Pop Fest (formerly the Monroe Comic Con). This episode of The PVDcast will highlight my trip to this fantastic convention. You will hear my conversations with Rob Miller from the television competition show, Face Off; the man who played both Sabretooth and Michael Myers, Tyler Mane and everyone’s favorite Comic Book Man, Ming Chen. Plus, I catch up with Brian E. Lau at his table and I even conduct interviews with people who purchased one of Brian’s books. This episode is one awesome assemblage of convention fun that you do not want to miss!
The PVDcast Presents: Behind the Puck Two
The sport of ice hockey has always had one unique aspect to it, fighting. Many say it is an integral part of the sport; while others believe it has no place in the modern game. On this edition of The PVDcast: Behind the Puck, we discuss this controversial topic. Brian Phillips and I are joined by our panel of experts, former Columbus Blue Jackets, RJ Umberger, Sean Pronger and Jody Shelley. Find out how players prepare for a fight, the impact fights make on team morale, the ramifications after a fight and much more! We also touch base with Steph Greegor to find out how fighting fits into her movie, The Third Period. Missing this episode is like dropping the mitts – something you do not want to do!
Episode 205 – Clare Kolat
My guest on PVDcast #205 is Clare Kolat, an artist, illustrator, writer and comic creator from the Cleveland area. Clare and I discuss her various projects, including The Apple Knight and The Department of Final Fulfillment. We also discuss her collaboration with Tim Switalski, who has paired with Clare on many of her projects. Clare also shares stories from comic conventions, including her role in organizing the annual independent comic convention, Genghis Con. This installment even has a small cameo from Clare’s cat, Gus, which makes this a very pet-friendly episode, you don’t want to miss!
Episode 204 – Remake Revolution 8
This episode of The PVDcast is a bit of a blast from the past. In July, I traveled to Pittsburgh to attend the Wizard World comic convention. While there, I participated in another episode of Mike McGTV’s YouTube show, Remake Revolution. This is a competition where two teams try to remake a sub-par movie based on several criteria. Paired up with an audience member, Max from the 3 Geeks Podcast and I do battle, trying to create the best remake of the 1995 film, Mortal Kombat. Tune in to find out which team scored a “flawless victory”!
Episode 203 – Terry W. Ervin II (2)
On this episode of The PVDcast, I am joined by author Terry W. Ervin II. He is an author that penned many books that span multiple genres. He is currently writing a sci-fi novel called Relic Shield, the third book in the Crax War Chronicles series. We discuss why this novel is taking longer than many of his other books to write. We also chat about his past books and projects, his process for writing and his experiences with getting published. Lastly, Terry shares his insights on local politics, given his background as a village councilman. Get ready to dive into a ton of topics on this edition of The PVDcast!
Episode 202 – Summerslam Review 2019
The weekend of August 10th was a huge weekend for wrestling, as the WWE presented Summerslam and NXT Takeover: Toronto. DJ Joey Blayze and Ringside Rand return on this episode of The PVDcast to give their thoughts on what went down at these two events. We also give our opinions on the biggest wrestling news of the week: NXT moving to the USA Network. Can the upstart AEW survive going against NXT? What do both companies have to do to build or keep their fan base? What impact will a Wednesday Night Wrestling War have on the industry? All that and more on this brain-busting episode of The PVDcast!
The PVDcast Presents: Behind the Puck Episode One
Trading players in professional sports happens quite frequently. This topic of trades and getting new teammates is the focus of this episode of Behind the Puck. Brian Phillips and John Orlando are joined by former Columbus Blue Jackets, RJ Umberger and Sean Pronger, who stop by to chat about their experiences with trades and getting new teammates. Sean has some very entertaining stories about some crazy trades that happened to him! Steph Greegor also joins the conversation, detailing how trades impact her characters in the film, The Third Period. Don’t miss this episode of Behind the Puck or you might find yourself playing in Saskatoon!
Episode 201 – Summerslam Preview 2019
This weekend marks the return of the annual spectacle that is Summerslam! On this episode of The PVDcast, I am joined by my pro wrestling pundits, DJ Joey Blayze and Ringside Rand, to discuss the huge WWE pay-per-view event. We chat about the build-up to the show and give our opinions and predictions on what we think might happen this Sunday. We even analyze Saturday’s NXT: Takeover event and talk about the benefits of a rotating roster in pro wrestling. It’s an episode that hits harder than an Ox Baker heart punch!
Episode 200 – Movie Mayhem
It’s the 200th episode of The PVDcast! On this extended version of this beloved podcast, I am joined by two guests. First is Russ Streiner, Johnny from the film, Night of the Living Dead. Russ discusses his role in the aforementioned film and his other projects, including how he is currently helping new filmmakers. Additionally, I am also joined by film critic, Paul Markoff. We chat about the crop of films that have been released during the first half of 2019. (NOTE: a list of the films discussed is posted on The PVDcast’s social media accounts to prevent spoilers). With that being said, settle back in your seat and enjoy this monumental edition of The PVDcast!