According to some sports media, nearly 300 million people watch the sport of MMA. On this episode of The PVDcast, I am joined by Allen Levine, CEO and promoter of Coliseum Combat Zone MMA. This new MMA company has their inaugural event scheduled for September 14. Allen and I will discuss the match card and many other aspects of the event. This includes supporting the National Kidney Foundation through the event due to Allen’s experience with chronic kidney disease. We will wrap up our conversation chatting about Allen’s sports show, Pittsburgh Sportsline.
Episode 442 – Comics, Kittens & Creativity (Kelci D. Crawford)
This episode of The PVDcast is full of various genres of comics. My guest is indie comic creator, Kelci D. Crawford. They have a fun pirate themed comic called The Legend of Jamie Roberts and a slice of life comic called Validation. Both of these projects will be a part of our conversation. Additionally, Kelci is also involved in the Columbus Cartoon Coalition (C3). Kelci and I will discuss the founding of the organization, its new anthology to support indie artists and why C3 is so important to Ohio. Get the details on Kelci’s submission to the C3 anthology too.
Episode 441 – “Monster Artist of Monster Talent” Robert Monsarrat
The Columbus Cartoon Coalition (C3) is an organization that aims to help indie comic creators. C3 is producing an anthology, in which proceeds will go to help indie comic creators. To help explain this undertaking, Robert Monsarrat, stops by to chat with me about this anthology. Robert and I will talk about C3 and why the organization is so important. We will also dive into Robert’s contribution to the anthology. We will even discuss Robert’s love of Godzilla and monsters (hence his nickname).
Episode 440 – Actress, Writer & Producer Charlotte Kirk
Streaming has changed the way many of us enjoy TV or movies. Duchess is a new movie that is streaming and is also the topic for this episode of The PVDcast. Charlotte Kirk is the lead actress, co-producer and co-writer of this movie. Charlotte sits down with me to share her experiences creating this great film. Additionally, we will also talk about Charlotte’s past and future projects, her recently established production studio and her hobbies.
Episode 439 – WWE Summer Slam Review 2024
Wrestling fans were treated to an awesome display of action this past weekend at WWE’s summertime event, Summer Slam. On this episode of The PVDcast, I will be joined by The Pro Wrestling Pundits (DJ Joey Blayze & the returning Ringside Rand) to talk about this event. We will give our thoughts on the matches and discuss our predictions from last week. Additionally, we give our opinions on possible new storylines coming out of Summer Slam for many WWE stars. Join us to hear this edition that hits harder than Gunther’s chops!
Episode 438 – WWE Summer Slam Preview 2024
Many people’s summers consist of trips to the beach, vacations and barbeques. For many wrestling fans, one of those trips might be to Cleveland for the WWE’s Summer Slam event! On PVDcast #438, I am joined by one half of the Pro Wrestling Pundits, DJ Joey Blayze. We will run down the matches and give our predictions as to their results. Additionally, Joey and I will be giving our thoughts on what huge surprises could happen on Saturday. Despite Ringside Rand’s absence (due to vacation), we will share his predictions and thoughts too. All this and more on this power-packed episode!
Episode 437 – The Trampoline Controversy (George G III)
Sports are a cultural phenomenon that greatly impacts our society. On this episode of The PVDcast, I’m joined by a fellow podcaster whose show focuses on sports. George G III is that podcaster & he is creator of The Dueling Aces podcast. We converse about the origins of the podcast and the reason George started the show. We also talk about the pros and cons of podcasting, George’s various co-hosts and George’s second podcast that’s on hiatus. Closing out the conversation, you’ll hear our discussion on the WWE’s Summer Slam event and George’s opinions about the Olympics!
Episode 436 – Archaeology & Comics (Cameron Lee)
Inspiration comes from many different experiences. My guest on PVDcast #436 has many inspirations that motivated him to create one cool comic. Cameron Lee is that guest and he produced a comic called GodPunk. Cam describes his comic as a mix between Power Rangers, Indiana Jones, archaeology & mythology. Besides Cam’s inspiration, we will discuss the current Kickstarter (see below), Cam’s podcasting career and I even get a brief history lesson about Cam’s hometown of Kansas City, Missouri.
Link to Cam’s Kickstarter: https://tinyurl.com/yj6wucdr
Episode 435 – A Different Western (Kaiipo Bowker)
Filmmaking will be the center piece of this episode of The PVDcast. I am joined by filmmaker, Kaiipo Bowker. He is the writer, producer and director of a short film called Me Alone. Kaiipo shares the origins of this project, its current status and the IndieGogo campaign to help fund the film (see below). Additionally, we chat about his first film, a documentary called The Long Ride Home. We will round out our conversation reflecting on Kaiipo’s philosophy of filmmaking.
Link to Kaiipo’s IndieGogo campaign:
Episode 434 – C Stands For…(Sydney Kit)
Everyone needs advice from time to time but finding that advice can be difficult. On this episode of The PVDcast, you will learn about an organization in Central Ohio that helps indie comic creators with advice, support and much more. The Columbus Cartoon Coalition (C3) is that organization & Sydney Kit joins me to talk about C3. We cover its origins, its goals and even its projects, such as the new C3 comic book club. Additionally, Sydney and I also discuss her projects, Love, Me and A Laney Day and a whole lot more.