This episode of The PVDcast is an extra special episode. I am joined by two guests, who are Hollywood stars that have had illustrious careers in Tinseltown. Bruce Vilanch and Jack O’Halloran join me on this installment to talk about their careers. Bruce shares stories of attending Ohio State University, working on Hollywood Squares, writing the notorious Star Wars Holiday Special and more. Jack discusses his boxing career, his role as Non, in Superman I & II, his book, Family Legacy and many other topics. Despite being a bit of a long episode, it’s well worth the listen!
Episode 252 – Jeff Patrick 2 (World’s Greatest Comics)
On this episode of The PVDcast, I am joined once again by World’s Greatest Comics’ owner, Jeff Patrick. Jeff gives us an update as to how the pandemic has impacted his store, as well as the whole comic book industry. We also discuss the chaos that has gripped DC Comics in the past few months. We chat about the future of the comic book industry and what can be done to preserve comics for future generations. This is an episode that will definitely pack a WHAM! or BIFF! to your eardrums.
Episode 251 – David Whalen
On this episode of The PVDcast, I am joined by independent comic creator, David Whalen. He is the man behind Correct Handed Comics. David has created a cast of relatable characters in each of his projects, from the cowboys in Last Ride to Tyburn to the crazy kids in The Offspring to the downtrodden Shady Lady. Often, David is a one-man army creating his various projects, a topic we discuss in our chat. We also talk about the odd name for his company and his transition from the business world to becoming an art teacher and comic creator. Check out David’s catalog at www.correcthandedcomics.com if you like what you hear on this episode.
Episode 250 – Stevie Ray
This is a very special episode of The PVDcast, as it marks the 250th installment. Reaching #250 is an accomplishment that I am very proud of and thank everyone who has supported me and this podcast. My guest for this milestone edition is a WWE Hall of Famer, a WCW Television champion, a multiple time WCW World Tag Team champion and one half of the legendary tag team, Harlem Heat, Stevie Ray. Wrestling is only one topic that Stevie and I discuss during our conversation. We cover Stevie’s wrestling career, his successful radio show, his podcasting projects; but also dive into the topics of politics, football, COVID-19, history, and sports. Join us in our intriguing, honest and poignant chat about many topics on this landmark episode of The PVDcast!
Episode 249 – Summer Slam Review 2020
Last weekend was full of wrestling action with the WWE presenting Summer Slam and NXT: Takeover XXX. On this episode of The PVDcast, The Pro Wrestling Pundits (DJ Joey Blayze & Ringside Rand) return to discuss the results from these events with me. What were our overall opinions of both shows? Did we correctly predict the winners and losers for each match? What might be in store for many WWE and NXT superstars following last weekend? These questions get answered and more on this catch-as-catch-can edition of The PVDcast!
Episode 248 – Summer Slam Preview 2020
This weekend, the WWE presents its annual summertime event, Summer Slam. On this episode of The PVDcast, I’m joined by the Pro Wrestling Pundits (DJ Joey Blayze and Ringside Rand) to discuss the pay-per-view. We give our opinions and predictions on who we think will be victorious on Sunday night. The guys and I also preview Saturday’s NXT Takeover 30 show too. Mix in some other miscellaneous wrestling news and this episode becomes a must listen for your big weekend of wrestling action!
Episode 247 – Trish Adora
On this episode of The PVDcast, I am joined by a guest who may already be familiar to some listeners, as she was the topic of discussion on a previous episode. My guest is professional wrestler, Trish Adora, who was the subject of Antonio Hernandez’s short documentary, South Side Suplex (see episode #239). Trish and I discuss her fandom of pro wrestling, her decision to get into the business and how she ended up training in Florida. We talk about her military background and how that ties into the world of pro wrestling. We also chat about winning gold, inter-gender wrestling and cap off our conversation with a very insightful round of Tag, Feud or Job. This episode is one lariat of a listen for any pro wrestling fan!
Episode 246 – Paul Ross & Rebekah Miskin
On this episode of The PVDcast, I chat with two independent filmmakers who are creating unique and interesting art. My first guest is Paul Ross, a videographer/filmmaker from the U.K. Paul has created a documentary focusing on his friend and comic book artist, Dean Ormston. We chat about his friendship with Dean, the focus of the documentary, life in Barnsley, England and the current Kickstarter to fund the project. My second guest is Rebekah Miskin, creator of the web-series, Night Owl. Rebekah talks about the origin of her project, the challenges of making a web-series, the response to the project and how she is helping others through Night Owl. Click the links below to check out their respective projects:
Paul’s Kickstarter: https://bit.ly/30zHzbY
Rebekah Link: https://nightowl.vhx.tv/
Episode 245 – NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs 2020
The pandemic stopped sports in its tracks, leaving many of its loyal fans clamoring for their return. Over the past few weeks, several professional leagues have returned to action. This includes the NHL, who put a plan in place to make the Stanley Cup playoffs a reality for 2020. On this episode of The PVDcast, I am joined by fellow hockey enthusiast, Luc Landry, to talk about this year’s playoffs. We discuss how the playoffs have a different structure, which teams have a shot to lift Lord Stanley’s Cup and some of the concerns about playing during the pandemic, despite lots of safety and security protocols. Tune in to this episode and celebrate the fact that hockey is back!
Episode 244 – Remake Revolution 11
In the world of movies, remakes & reboots can be a source for controversy. This episode of The PVDcast features my recent appearance on Mike McGTV’s YouTube show, Remake Revolution. The premise of the show is a competition to see who can come up with a solid plan to revamp a movie. Competing on this edition are Team 3 Geeks, Max & Dan from The 3 Geeks Podcast versus Vantage Inhouse Productions’ Victor Dandridge & Comic Town’s co-owner Ryan Seymore. I will be judging their plans to remake the horror classic, The Toxic Avenger! Tune in to find out who wins this rowdy, raucous and rambunctious remake rumble.