On this edition of the PVDcast, I sit down with Rebekah Hart Franklin, who is the third person behind i71 Movies. Besides being a producer for i71 Movies, Rebekah is an actress, model and one of the stars of the movie, Dark Iris. We chat about the challenges of making an independent film from raising money to distribution and everything in between. Rebekah also discusses her career in modeling, her reasons for getting into acting and life in Alaska! It’s a very insightful edition, you will not want to miss!
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Episode 121 – DJ Joey Blayze & Ringside Rand Part 1
On this episode of the PVDcast, I’m joined by two old friends that go way back to my early years in professional wrestling. These two men, along with myself, were instrumental in creating the Capital City Wrestling Hotline back in the day. DJ Joey Blayze and Ringside Rand join me to talk all about pro wrestling. We chat about the recent WWE pay-per-view event, Extreme Rules, as well as some current storylines on WWE RAW and on WWE Smackdown Live! This will be the first half of a two-part episode featuring these guys, with the second half being posted in few weeks.
Episode 120 – Derek Talib & Jose Byers (i71 Movies)
On this episode of the PVDcast, I sit down with independent filmmakers, Derek Talib and Jose Byers. They are two of the people behind i71 Movies and the film, Dark Iris. We talk about the entire process of getting an independent film made from writing the script to filming to editing to distribution. As you’ll hear, Derek and Jose are two very passionate filmmakers with a pretty solid perspective on their craft. Episode #120 is one enthusiastic, inspirational and philosophical conversation about filmmaking!
Episode 119.5 – Subparness
On this mini-episode of the PVDcast, I review my recent trip to the 3 Rivers Comic Con. Find out what I liked and didn’t like about this year’s convention. I also talk about the Stanley Cup playoffs and who I think will emerge as the champion of the NHL. Find out what breakfast food makes an edition of Orlando Hates, as well as what current movie ends up being an Orlando’s Fav. HINT, HINT, I already talked about it on the last episode! Spoilers aside, check out the best 18 minute podcast of the week!
Episode 119 – The 3 Geeks Podcast
This episode of the PVDcast is quite an unique one. A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to be a guest on The 3 Geeks Podcast. Jason, Max, Dan & I talk about a myriad of geeky topics – including the return of Roseanne to TV, a new black & white release of Logan and we share our thoughts & predictions about the new Guardian of the Galaxy flick. If you didn’t check out this edition of The 3 Geeks Podcast on YouTube, first of all….you should; but you can hear all the fun right here on episode #119!
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Episode 118 – Dom Riggio (Mess Bucket Comics)
On this episode of the PVDcast, I sit down with Dom Riggio, the man behind Mess Bucket Comics. Dom & I talk about Mess Bucket’s big graphic novel trilogy, The Arcane: Awakening. Dom describes this graphic novel as “the X-Men meets the Da Vinci Code.” We also talk about Mess Bucket’s newest project, a hockey-themed graphic novel called Donny Brook. We wrap up the episode by talking a little hockey & Dom shares a truly amazing story of how “The Nature Boy” Ric Flair endorsed The Arcane: Awakening! This episode is truly Woooooooo worthy!
Episode 117.5 – Amended
For the first time ever, I decided to amend an episode of the PVDcast. After watching the first round of the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs, my original picks didn’t do so well. So, I am back on this episode to give my insights on my original picks & make some new ones. I review what I’ve been up to these past few weeks, talk about what legendary rap duo I found on Twitter & talk about my upcoming appearance on the 3 Geeks Podcast. It’s a super-short, but pretty fun installment.
Episode 117.5 – Stanley Cup Playoffs
On this mini-episode of the PVDcast, I talk about my favorite time of year – Stanley Cup Playoff time. I give my predictions on what team might lift Lord Stanley’s Cup. Will my predictions be correct or within two weeks will my bracket be busted? Listen to this edition or you might end up in the penalty box!
Episode 117 – Live from SPACE!
I am live from SPACE (Small Press and Alternative Press Expo) on this edition of the PVDcast! Paired up with Brian Lau, I went about collecting personal stories from the good folks who were nice enough to stop by our table. Hear what most people thought about SPACE and/or Brian’s book, Staunch Ambition! There’s even a little Wrestlemania review thrown in at the beginning. A live episode of the PVDcast hasn’t happened in a while, so listen to this one!
Episode 116 – Ken Eppstein (What the Rock Live)
On this episode of the PVDcast, I go “live” when I visit What the Rock to talk to comic creator, Ken Eppstein. It has been a long time since Ken has appeared as a guest and he has lots to talk about! We discuss some changes he has made in his personal and professional life, his new endeavor with the cool rock ‘n roll store, What the Rock, Ken’s love of music and chat about several of his new projects. We even manage to touch on the topic of S.P.A.C.E., of which Ken and many other great creators will be a part of this weekend. This episode is a rockin’ good time, so give it a listen!