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The PVDcast
The PVDcast is John Orlando's personal podcast. On each episode, John chats with a guest and tackles important pop-culture topics!
Episodes
The PVDcastEpisode 551 – State of Pro Wrestling October – November 2026 (Gerald Glassford)
Wrestling takes center stage on this installment of The PVDcast. Gerald Glassford (Pop Culture Cosmos) and I dive into the latest storylines, corporate moves…
The PVDcastEpisode 550 - Blood of the Baptist (Brian E. Lau)
Making his return to The PVDcast after several years is indie comic creator & friend of the show, Brian E. Lau. This episode highlights Brian's latest comic…
The PVDcastEpisode 549 - State of Pro Wrestling September - October 2026 (Gerald Glassford)
The last few weeks have been a troubling time for the world of pro wrestling. On this edition of The PVDcast, I am joined by the Pop Culture Cosmos' Gerald…
The PVDcastEpisode 548 - NHL 2026 Season Preview (Luc Landry)
On this episode of The PVDcast, I welcome back frequent hockey analyst Luc Landry to break down the upcoming NHL season, key player situations, marquee…
The PVDcastEpisode 547 – History Alive! (Mark Strecker)
History is made every second of the day and we never notice. On this episode of The PVDcast, I sit down with historian and author, Mark Strecker, to discuss…
The PVDcastEpisode 546 – Santos Sisters (Greg & Fake)
On PVDcast #546, I am joined by the creators of the comic, Santos Sisters, Greg and Fake. The guys break down the unique, tongue-in-cheek blend of nostalgic…
The PVDcastEpisode 545 - By the Power of Grayskull! (MOTUFest 2026)
The 1980's created a calvacade of awesome movies, TV shows, toys and cartoons. He Man and the Masters of the Universe was a staple of this time period. On this…
The PVDcastEpisode 544 – State of Pro Wrestling Special: Territories Part Two (Gerald Glassford)
Much like a king who rules over their fiefdom, wrestling promoters acted the same way when it comes to protecting their territories. I am once again joined by…
The PVDcastEpisode 543 – State of Pro Wrestling - News, News & More News! (Gerald Glassford)
It has been a busy news week in the world of pro wrestling. Several large events happened that could impact the industry. On the newest episode of The PVDcast…
The PVDcastEpisode 542 – "I Respect You, Booker Man!" (Gerald Glassford)
The booker is a very important position in pro wrestling. They are the individuals who make matches happen. On this episode of The PVDcast, I am joined by…
The PVDcastEpisode 541 – State of Pro Wrestling Special - The Power of the Promo (Gerald Glassford)
In the world of wrestling, promoting the next big match is crucial to a company's bottom line. On this episode of The PVDcast, I am joined by Gerald Glassford…
The PVDcastEpisode 540 - WWE SummerSlam Review 2026 (Ringside Rand)
SummerSlam is the annual summertime WWE event that is a favorite of many folks. On this episode of The PVDcast, I am joined by Ringside Rand of The Pro…
The PVDcastEpisode 539 – Alpha Cat (Chris Mancini)
The word, multifaceted, means having many different parts or divisions. This word describes my guest on PVDcast #539, Chris Mancini. He is the force behind…
The PVDcastEpisode 538 – WWE SummerSlam Preview 2026 (Ringside Rand)
Minnesota will be the epicenter of the wrestling world, as the WWE presents SummerSlam this Saturday and Sunday. On this episode of The PVDcast, I am joined by…
The PVDcastEpisode 537 – State of Pro Wrestling: Redemption not Revolution (Gerald Glassford)
The wrestling world has had a lot of shake ups in the past few weeks. From new champions being crowned to returning WWE stars to two large events for the big…
The PVDcastEpisode 536 - Super Action Man! (Jonathan London)
America is a country founded on the principles of freedom and boundless opportunities. This sentiment is highlighted on the latest episode of The PVDcast, as I…
The PVDcastEpisode 535 – 10,000 subscribers! (Jason and Justin from 3 Geeks Podcast)
Every podcaster has goals for their show. My guests on PVDcast #535 are no different. Jason and Justin from the 3 Geeks Podcast join me to talk about their…
The PVDcastEpisode 534 – Super Kaiju Rock-N-Roller Fun Time Go! Fuji-Tengu Flames (David Hedgecock)
What do roller derby, rock music, kaiju and comics all have in common? It is a recipe for one great tale! My guest on this episode of The PVDcast is comic…
The PVDcastEpisode 533 – State of Pro Wrestling June - July: TNA Troubles (Gerald Glassford)
Recently, there has been a plethora of pro wrestling news whose impact has yet to be felt. On this episode of The PVDcast, I sit down with Gerald Glassford…
The PVDcastEpisode 532 – State of Pro Wrestling Special: Territories Part One (Gerald Glassford)
In the world of pro wrestling, the word, territory, means a wrestling company that holds matches in a certain regional area. On this episode of The PVDcast…
The PVDcastEpisode 531 – Con Life Commentary (Ben Wright-Heuman)
Cosplay is a hobby that many people enjoy and showcase their works at various conventions. On this episode of The PVDcast, I am joined by Ben Wright-Heuman, an…
The PVDcastEpisode 530 – Character Actor Extraordinaire (Randy Oglesby)
The term, character actor, describes an actor/actress who is quite versatile. On this episode of The PVDcast, I am joined by Randy Oglesby, a fantastic…
The PVDcastEpisode 529 – State of Pro Wrestling: 17 Seconds? (Gerald Glassford)
The State of Pro Wrestling is back again with tons of news from the wrestling world. Joining me on this episode is podcaster extraordinaire, Gerald Glassford…
The PVDcastEpisode 528 – Changes in Your Catalog (Joel Cramer)
It is often said that variety is the spice of life. My guest is Joel Cramer, comic creator that is just starting to diversify his catalog. Best known for the…
The PVDcastEpisode 527 – Sumo Wrestlers & Ballerinas (Mathew Calvert)
Fine art and comics merge on this episode of The PVDcast. My guest is Mathew Calvert from Calvert Comics. Mixing skills from the fine arts realm with comic…
The PVDcastEpisode 526 – The Hardest Working Man in Comics (Victor Dandridge)
Life is full of change. My guest on this episode of The PVDcast can relate, dealing with some recent and positive changes in his life. Comic creator, Victor…
The PVDcastEpisode 525 – State of Pro Wrestling: Commercialism in Wrestling (Gerald Glassford)
There is always some wrestling news that needs to be discussed. There has been quite a bit of news breaking over the past few weeks and that news will get…
The PVDcastEpisode 524 – Wrestlemania Review 2026 (Ringside Rand)
Last weekend, the WWE took over Las Vegas, Nevada to present the 42st edition of Wrestlemania. On this episode, I am joined by Ringside Rand from the Pro…
The PVDcastEpisode 523 – Wrestlemania Preview 2026 (Ringside Rand)
The Showcase of the Immortals is the popular catch phrase for Wrestlemania. Since Wrestlemania is this weekend, it is fitting that Ringside Rand, one-half of…
The PVDcastEpisode 522 – NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs 2026 (Luc Landry)
The NHL post season is about to begin, much to the delight of many hockey fans. On this episode of The PVDcast, I am joined once again by hockey enthusiast…
The PVDcastEpisode 521 – Let's Go to SPACE (Part Two)
On a previous episode of The PVDcast, I chatted with Bob Corby, the promoter of the Small Press and Alternative Comics Expo (SPACE). At that time, we discussed…
The PVDcastEpisode 520 – State of Pro Wrestling: Wrestlemania News (Gerald Glassford)
Wrestling fans are eagerly anticipating this year's Wrestlemania. On this episode of The PVDcast, I am joined by Pop Culture Cosmos creator, Gerald Glassford…
The PVDcastEpisode 519 – Let's Get Physical (Media): Corey from Wilky's Movies and Music
Movies and music are intertwined media. For example, movies are not as entertaining without a soundtrack. On this episode of The PVDcast, I am joined by Corey…
The PVDcastEpisode 518 – Let's Go to SPACE (Bob Corby)
Comics are a very popular media and the focus of this episode of The PVDcast. I sit down with indie comic creator, Bob Corby. But Bob does not just have that…
The PVDcastEpisode 517 – A Golden Take (Nick Leisure)
Counterfeiting money is the central theme of a new movie called Golden. On this episode of The PVDcast, I am joined by the film's director, Nick Leisure. We…
The PVDcastEpisode 516 – State of Pro Wrestling: WWE Elimination Chamber (Gerald Glassford)
On this episode of The PVDcast, Gerald Glassford returns to talk about all the wrestling news that is fit to print! We will analyze the build for WWE's next…
The PVDcastEpisode 515 – Marty the Greyhound (Helena from Art Nine Two Studios)
There are approximately 700 million dog owners in the world. One of those dog owners joins me on this episode of The PVDcast! Comic creator and artist, Helena…
The PVDcastEpisode 514 - The Grim King Saga (Nick McPherson)
Cleveland, Ohio has produced many creative folks. On episode #514 of The PVDcast, I sit down with author and Cleveland resident, Nick McPherson. He is the…
The PVDcastEpisode 513 - Royal Rumble Review 2026 (Ringside Rand & DJ Joey Blayze)
A historic night in the world of pro wrestling took place last Saturday. On that day, the WWE presented their annual event, the Royal Rumble. The Pro Wrestling…
The PVDcastEpisode 512 - Royal Rumble Preview 2026 (Ringside Rand)
This weekend, we will see a historical event take place in the world of pro wrestling. For the first time ever, the WWE winter flagship PLE will be held…
The PVDcastEpisode 511 - The Story of St. Malo (Jay Kalagayan)
History is full of interesting stories. On episode #511 of The PVDcast, my guest and I will discuss his new historical fiction project. Jay Kalagayan is that…
The PVDcastEpisode 510 - Eww Gross! (Jimmy Giegerich)
The title of this episode could not be more accurate. My guest is illustrator and comic creator, Jimmy Giegerich. His art style has been called gross, but it…
The PVDcastEpisode 509 – Hallmark Hilarity (Jason & Justin from 3 Geeks Podcast)
The holidays have come and gone. But they are alive and well on PVDcast #509! This episode features Jason and Justin from the 3 Geeks Podcast playing a holiday…
The PVDcastEpisode 508 - State of Pro Wrestling: Cena's Retirement (Gerald Glassford)
Last Saturday, the world of pro wrestling witnessed the retirement of a legendary superstar, John Cena. On this episode of The PVDcast, Gerald Glassford, from…
The PVDcastEpisode 507 – Galaxy Con Columbus 2025 (Brian O'Halloran & others)
Comic book and pop culture conventions are a blast to attend. This past weekend, Columbus, Ohio hosted Galaxy Con. This event bought people from all over to…
The PVDcastEpisode 506 – Survivor Series: War Games Review 2025 (Ringside Rand)
The Survivor Series happened last weekend. On this edition of The PVDcast, you will hear plenty of insights and opinions on the PLE. Ringside Rand, one half of…
The PVDcastEpisode 505 – Survivor Series: War Games Preview 2025 (Ringside Rand)
Thanksgiving is upon us and that means it is time for the annual WWE spectacular, The Survivor Series! On this episode of The PVDcast, I'm joined by one-half…
The PVDcastEpisode 504 – State of Pro Wrestling: What's Gone Wrong with AEW? (Gerald Glassford)
This episode of The PVDcast is another tag team contest featuring my partner, Gerald Glassford. Our main topic of discussion is AEW. We recap the company's…
The PVDcastEpisode 503 – The State of Pro Wrestling: Stories from the Road with John Orlando
Who are the best managers and valets in the history of pro wrestling? This topic is discussed on this episode of The PVDcast. Gerald Glassford joins me to lend…
The PVDcastEpisode 502 – One Name Says It All (RAW)
My guest on this edition of The PVDcast is known by one name – RAW! He is the creator of a new project called Taggin' Quest. This tale involves a young man…
The PVDcastEpisode 501 – Trying Something New (Frank James Bailey)
Indie comic creators often create new projects that are far and away from previous endeavors. Some creators believe that having many different projects can…
The PVDcastEpisode 500 - Wrestling Superstars (Rhyno, Shane Douglas & Sgt. Slaughter)
It is the 5ooth episode of The PVDcast! I am very proud of this feat, and I cannot believe that I reached this milestone. Over twelve years ago, I started this…
The PVDcastEpisode 499 – C3's Hidden Histories Part 6 (Chandu Tennetty & Jeremy Fuscaldo)
This episode of The PVDcast features my final conversations with the creators of the C3 anthology, Hidden Histories. Those two creators are Chandu Tennety and…
The PVDcastEpisode 498 - NHL 2025 Season Preview (Luc Landry)
The 2025 NHL season kicked off this week. On PVDcast #498, I am joined by hockey enthusiast, Luc Landry, to talk about this season. We will chat about the…
The PVDcastEpisode 497 - C3's Hidden Histories Part 5 (Jasper Rajavadee & Makayla Davis)
Hidden Histories is the new anthology from the Columbus Cartoon Coalition (C3). Learning is the central theme of this anthology. My two guests, Jasper…
The PVDcastEpisode 496 – C3's Hidden Histories Part 4 (Fennek & Sarah Cooke)
So, you want to make comics? Learn about the process on this episode of The PVDcast. My guests are Fennek and Sarah Cooke, two independent comic creators and…
The PVDcastEpisode 495 – C3's Hidden Histories Part 3 (Ari Coester & Emily M. Cooke)
Did you know that millions of years ago, Ohio was an ocean? That is just one factoid you will learn about on PVDcast #495. My guests are Emily M. Cooke and Ari…
The PVDcastEpisode 494 – C3's Hidden Histories Part 2 (Lief Bennett & Brandon Mullins)
On this episode of The PVDcast, I am joined by not one but two guests. Lief Bennett and Brandon Mullins are two talented artists who are featured in the newest…
The PVDcastEpisode 493 - C3's Hidden Histories Part 1 (Sydney Kit)
This episode of The PVDcast features the fearless leader of the Columbus Cartoon Coalition (C3), Sydney Kit joining me to talk about her role in a new C3…
The PVDcastEpisode 492 - State of Pro Wrestling for August & September (Gerald Glassford)
The tag team champions of podcasting, Gerald Glassford (Pop Culture Cosmos) and yours truly team up to bring you another State of Pro Wrestling! Within this…