The Montreal Screw Job is an event in pro wrestling history that impacted many fans. One of my guests on this episode of The PVDcast can attest to that impact. Chris Ilcisko is that guest and he is joined by his partner, Milo Miller, to discuss their comic book, The Heel Screw Job. We chat about the origins of this comic, including its blending of horror into the pro wrestling genre. We also discuss Chris & Milo’s comic book fandom & Chris shares tales of his fandom for pro wrestling. Tune in to find out what wild wrestling prop Chris has in his collection!
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Episode 367 – Roger Priebe
The comic book industry, like any industry, has its share of legends. My guest on PVDcast #367 has been rubbing elbows with a few of these legendary creators. Roger Priebe is that guest and he is also the producer of the Off the Record DVD series. This series chronicles the careers of some of the heavy hitters of comics – Gerry Conway, Jim Shooter and Peter David. We talk about the process of producing these first three DVDs. We also discuss Roger’s new project, a career retrospective of Mike W. Barr. Get all the details for this project by heading to its Kickstarter campaign (see link below)
- Kickstarter link: https://bit.ly/3x94r1u
Episode 366 – Royal Rumble Review 2023
This past weekend, the WWE presented their annual January spectacular, the Royal Rumble. This event is the kickoff to the march towards Wrestlemania. On this edition of The PVDcast, I am joined by one-half of The Pro Wrestling Pundits, Ringside Rand, to discuss this Premium Live Event. We run down the results and the surprises that happened last Saturday. We also review our predictions from the week before and also chat about possible future storylines. Tune in to this episode that would never body slam you on a set of steel ring stairs!
Episode 365 – Royal Rumble Preview 2023
Every January, wrestling fans wait in anticipation as a clock counts down to zero, signifying another entrant into a contest with extremely high stakes. Of course, I am referring to the WWE’s Royal Rumble event. On this episode of The PVDcast, I am joined by The Pro Wrestling Pundits (DJ Joey Blayze & Ringside Rand) to discuss this Premium Live Event. We will give our opinions and insights on who the winners will be at this annual spectacular. It is an episode that is ready to toss your eardrums over the top rope!
Episode 364 – Paul Markoff XII
One of the most popular pastimes is watching movies. On this episode of The PVDcast, I am joined by local film critic and co-host of the Filmbound Podcast, Paul Markoff. We recap the many films that we watched last year, giving our opinions on them. We cover some big Hollywood blockbusters, some small indie films, offerings from streaming services and even some horror flicks. If you would like to view a list of the movies discussed to avoid spoilers, jump on over to The PVDcast social medias and check out the list.
Episode 363 – Cody Clarke II
Pro wrestling has been compared to comic books, live theatre and even action movies. The comparison between movies and wrestling will be the focal point of this episode of The PVDcast! Joining me for this discussion will be Cody Clarke, an indie filmmaker from NYC. Cody is a huge wrestling fan, and we discuss many topics including his fandom, his favorite wrestlers, how wrestling is shot and his thoughts on AEW. Our conversation concludes with Cody talking about his movie projects, past and present. By the end of this episode, you might be making your own comparisons between wrestling and something else.
Episode 362 – Summation 2022
The holiday season is upon us. The holidays are celebrated a variety of ways. On this year-end episode of The PVDcast, I am joined by Jeramy Kahle, one of the guys behind The Canned Air Podcast. Jeramy and I talk about the ways we celebrate the holidays, from family traditions to our own oddball ways to commemorate this time of year. Find out what Christmas movies are our favorites, what we think about New Year’s Eve and hear plenty of other great chatter. Tune into this episode and may you have a safe and wonderful holiday season!
Episode 361 – Mike Eshelman
On this episode of The PVDcast, I am joined by the self-proclaimed weird stuff maker, Mike Eshelman. As you will hear, Mike has many endeavors, which includes producing two podcasts, Sound Like and Bum’s Corner: Coast to Coast. We discuss these podcasts and dive into Mike’s foray into the local art scene. Mike also shares some insight on writing indie comics and why every comic convention needs a Rockabilly band wearing luchador masks! Mike brings an enthusiasm to everything he does which is why this episode is such a fun conversation.
Episode 360 – Super Mario Bros. Movie Panel (Galaxy Con 2022)
Super Mario Brothers is a beloved video game. The adventures of Mario and Luigi have crossed over into many different media. This includes the genre of film. On this episode of The PVDcast, I discuss the 1993 film, Super Mario Bros. and the upcoming animated film. As you will hear, this topic is truly controversial, splitting the fans into two distinct camps. This discussion took place at this year’s Galaxy Con Columbus, as part of the convention’s line up of panels.
Episode 359 – Survivor Series 2022
Wrestling opinions are abound on this episode of The PVDcast! The Pro Wrestling Pundits (DJ Joey Blayze & Ringside Rand) stop by to discuss this past weekend’s big WWE event, The Survivor Series! We review our predictions and discuss what matches were blockbusters and which ones were just busted. We also chat about future WWE storylines, the returns of Bray Wyatt and Bobby Roode and Conrad Thompson’s new endeavor, Oceanic Pro Wrestling. This episode has enough news and opinions to stuff into a War Games ring!