On this episode of The PVDcast, I am joined by my guest, Steve Rubin. He is the creator of two awesome encyclopedias on two iconic franchises in television and movie history – James Bond and The Twilight Zone. Steve shares why he decided to create these two encyclopedias and how much work it took to compile them. Steve discusses his thoughts on several topics related to these properties, including who he thinks the next Bond might be. You may even learn some cool trivia from our conversation that you can use to win over friends and impress your co-workers.
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Episode 270 – Royal Rumble Review 2021
Last weekend, Edge and Bianca Belair fulfilled their destinies by winning their respective Royal Rumble matches. These victories earned them a title shot at Wrestlemania 37. On this episode of The PVDcast, I’m joined once again by The Pro Wrestling Pundits (DJ Joey Blayze and Ringside Rand) to talk about these victories and the other happenings at the Royal Rumble. We review the matches and our predictions for the pay-per-view. We also speculate on future storylines and possible matches for Wrestlemania 37. We even squeeze in a little wrestling action figure discussion too! Missing this episode would be worst that being caught in a Sharpshooter!
Episode 269 – Royal Rumble Preview 2021
January signals a new year and for wrestling fans, it signals the start of the road to Wrestlemania! The Royal Rumble is the first stop on the road to that spectacular event. On this edition of The PVDcast, I am joined by The Pro Wrestling Pundits, DJ Joey Blayze & Ringside Rand, to preview this weekend’s Royal Rumble. We analyze each match and give our predictions on the possible victors. We also chat about the big news of the week – the merger of The WWE Network and Peacock. Pull up a chair (steel or otherwise) and check out this speculative episode of The PVDcast!
Episode 268 – Geoff Dale
The Three Stooges were a comedy sensation that created a vast legacy. On this episode of The PVDcast, I am joined by Geoff Dale, a writer who is working on a book about Shemp Howard. Being a fan of The Three Stooges, Geoff wants to give a complete picture of one of the founding members of this iconic group. Geoff shares details about Shemp’s dramatic roles in other projects, misconceptions about him, his career with the Stooges and his love of boxing. Geoff even drops some cool trivia, such as the origination of the famed Three Stooges eye poke! Don’t be a knucklehead and check out this fantastic edition!
Episode 267 – NHL 2021 Season
The 2021 NHL season is off and running! On PVDcast #267, Luc Landry returns to discuss this season with yours truly. The NHL will see some big changes to the league this season. These changes include a new playoff format, a shortened schedule, divisional realignment and more. We dissect these changes and give our insights on how we think the season will unfold. Tune into this edition that has more opinions than octopuses on Detroit’s home ice!
Episode 266 – MeSseD Comics
2020 was weird enough but what if mutant cockroaches & sentient waste filaments rose up from the sewers and threatened our way of life? That’s the premise for a comic called MeSseD, created by my guests on PVDcast #266. Jay Kalagayan & Dylan Speeg are the duo responsible for this interesting, subterranean tale. The guys and I talk about the beginnings of the comic, its characters and how the sewer became the focal point of the comic and the impact it has on the story. We also discuss the third installment of the comic that just dropped in December and the contributions to the book from legendary comic creator, David Mack. This episode has more than its share of gutter talk; real gutters not curse words!
Episode 265.5 – Summation 2020
This is a very special edition of The PVDcast. Originally released through the Facebook page of The PVDcast, this episode is an annual installment. The episode is called “Summation 2020” & is my wrap up for the calendar year. I will talk about my successes & failures, my future goals & much more on this mini episode.
Episode 265 – The Con Guy
Comic book and pop culture fans look forward to attending conventions. Sadly, this experience has changed this year due to the pandemic. On this episode of The PVDcast, I am joined by the gentlemen behind The Con Guy, a media group that celebrates convention culture. Jim, Luke, Ben and Jake chat with me about the early days of The Con Guy and how it has changed over the years. The guys and I also discuss how conventions have changed this year and what the future may hold for conventions. We also share some memories from attending conventions over the years and much more! No need to get a VIP badge or wait in line to check out this edition of The PVDcast!
Episode 264 – Paul Markoff X
On this episode of The PVDcast, I’m joined by film critic, Paul Markoff. We discuss the new movies we have seen in 2020. To say that the list we anticipated having is not anything like the list we do have is an understatement. What films made our lists and how did we safely view these films? Of the films we watched, which ones were top-notch and which ones were top-flops? Get the answers to these questions by checking out our box office banter on this installment of The PVDcast!
Episode 263 – Billy Van Zandt
Ever wonder what it takes to make a television show? Playwright, actor and producer, Billy Van Zandt joins me on this episode to explain the process. Billy has developed many well-known TV shows, such as Martin, Suddenly Susan and many others. Billy is also an accomplished playwright, writing and producing dozens of off-Broadway shows. We chat about these aspects to his career, as well as his acting roles and his longtime partnership with the late Jane Milmore. Pop in your ear buds and join us on this sensational edition of The PVDcast!