Episode 480 – State of Pro Wrestling for May & June (Gerald Glassford)

Collaboration is defined as the act of working together to create something. On this episode of The PVDcast, I team up with Gerald Glassford, of the Pop Culture Cosmos podcast, to create the latest installment of The State of Pro Wrestling. You will hear the two of us give our opinions on all the WWE and AEW action from this past weekend. We will also discuss the possible move of Wrestlemania to Vegas and is there a number three promotion in the wrestling world? All this and more from the dynamic duo of wrestling podcasts!

 

Episode 479 – Abracadabra (“The Adventure Illusionist” Rich Manley

Get ready to step into a world of adventure, illusion and magic! On this episode of The PVDcast, I am joined by “The Adventure Illusionist”, Rich Manley. Culture Shock is Rich’s new television project, in which he visits unique places and learns about their culture. We also talk about his newest film project, Fallen Cards; a tale that blends together martial arts, magic and more. Additionally, Rich shares details of his new tour (Diary of Magic) which starts June 1. You will also hear Rich explain how the use of magic can bring people together, especially when studying their culture.

Episode 478 – The Filipino Assassin (Jay Kalagayan & Dylan Speeg)

History is full of hidden secrets. One of these hidden secrets will be discussed on PVDcast #478. Jay Kalagayan and Dylan Speeg, the guys behind MeSsEd Comics, join me to talk about their new project, The Untold Story of The Filipino Assassin, Vincent Manago Hambright. Learn about Vincent’s travels around the USA racking up victories in the world of boxing. You will hear about the obstacles Vincent had to overcome in his career. We will also talk about Vincent’s legacy & what it was like to work with historian, James Tecco. Jay and Dylan also give a quick update on MeSsEd Comics, their original comic book project.

 

Episode 477 – Unit 234’s James DuMont

Returning to The PVDcast for episode #477 is actor, James DuMont. James is back to discuss his newest project, Unit 234. James shares details on his experiences working on the set of this action-adventure thriller. We also chat about the fourth and final season of HBO’s The Righteous Gemstones, of which James was a cast member. Get his take on what the final few weeks were like, knowing that the end of the show was near. Lastly, James openly shares his insights and philosophy on acting and its importance in the world.

Episode 476 – On the Road Again (Alex M. Clark)

This episode of The PVDcast features a recent guest making his return to the show. Alex M. Clark is that guest and he is also the creator of the comic book, Lost in the Shuffle. This comic tells the tale of two friends on the run from the mob, the FBI and various other weird folks! In January, when we spoke, there were some unusual complications that halted the production of issue two. All of those complications are fixed, and Alex will share details on issue two.

Episode 475 – Wrestlemania Review 2025 (DJ Joey Blayze & Ringside Rand)

Last weekend, the WWE took over Las Vegas, Nevada to present the 41st edition of Wrestlemania. On this episode, I am joined by The Pro Wrestling Pundits (DJ Joey Blayze and Ringside Rand) to discuss this huge event. We recap the winners and losers of the matches and compare these results to our own predictions. Also, we will chat about what future storylines might come out of ‘Mania and this week’s RAW. We will even conversate about the WWE’s purchase of AAA and its overall impact. Tune in to get your fix on all the news and opinions coming out of the “Showcase of the Immortals”.

 

Episode 474 – NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs 2025 (Luc Landry)

As spring begins, so does the NHL’s Stanley Cup Playoffs! On this episode of The PVDcast, I am joined by hockey enthusiast, Luc Landry, to discuss the post-season. We give our insight into which series might be entertaining. We also chat about what star players will step up and shine and what team has the best shot at lifting Lord Stanley’s Cup. Throw in some news from the past few months and this episode is stronger than the Carolina Hurricanes’ PK.

Episode 473 – Wrestlemania Preview 2025

The pro wrestling event of the year happens just nine days from now! Wrestlemania will emanate from Las Vegas and will entertain millions of wrestling fans. On this episode of The PVDcast, I am joined by the Pro Wrestling Pundits, DJ Joey Blayze and Ringside Rand, as we dissect this huge pay-per-view event. We analyze each match and give our humble opinions on them. We also discuss the builds for many of these matches and make predictions on who might emerge victorious. Throw in some conjecture on what surprises might happen and you have one action marvelous ‘Mania episode!

Episode 472 – Drumming Up Some Movie Magic (Ashlee Lawhorn)

Ashlee Lawhorn is an actress from Central Ohio and is my guest on PVDcast #472. We chat about her newest project, Air Shift, where she plays a disc jockey who is having one wild night. We also discuss her other roles, including playing a robot in the film, A.I. Amy and a psycho pothead in Stoned. Ashlee even shares details about starring in commercials and an upcoming role where her character plays the drums (something Ashlee has done for many years). Make sure to check out this Oscar worthy episode of The PVDcast!

Episode 471 – Shopping for Superman (Wes Eastin)

Comic bookstores are the bloodline for comic book fans to get their tales. In recent years, many independent comic book shops have been closing. What is causing this situation? Filmmaker Wes Eastin tries to answer that question with his film, Shopping for Superman. Wes talks to many independent shop owners, as well as some huge names in the industry to get their thoughts on the phenomenon. Wes even discusses some possible fixes to this problem. Check out this episode and don’t forget to support your local comic book shop!