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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 197 - Stephen Hines V
Much like a fabulous zombie returning from the dead, Stephen Hines returns on this episode of The PVDcast! Stephen is back to discuss the Kickstarter for issue…
The PVDcastEpisode #196 - Ben Wright-Heuman
On this episode of The PVDcast, I sit down with cartoonist, Ben Wright-Heuman. He is the creator of two fascinating webcomics. The first is a webcomic called…
The PVDcastEpisode 195.5 - Loose Ends
On this installment of The PVDcast, I tie up a few loose ends from last episode. I share my two personal highlights from my trip to Las Vegas to partake in AEW…
The PVDcastEpisode 195 - AEW All In: Double or Nothing/Starrcast 2
Memorial Day weekend marked the beginning of a new era in pro wrestling. All Elite Wrestling (AEW) presented their marque event, All In: Double or Nothing…
The PVDcastEpisode 194 - Nik Havert
My guest on this episode of The PVDcast could be called a Renaissance Man. Nik Havert is the man behind the imprint, Pickle Press. He has created a massive…
The PVDcastEpisode 193 - Distress Frequency
On this episode of The PVDcast, I am joined by Tony Goins & Aaron Sinclair from the podcast, Distress Frequency. This podcast is quite unique, as it is…
The PVDcastEpisode 192 - Bruce Worden
On this episode of The PVDcast, I am joined by illustrator and comic creator, Bruce Worden. He is the driving force behind Black Market Books. This imprint not…
The PVDcastEpisode 191 - Podcast Pair Up 2 with 3 Geeks Podcast
On this episode of The PVDcast, I reach back into the vault to present a new Podcast Pair-Up edition. In January, I was a guest on the 3 Geeks Podcast. We…
The PVDcastEpisode 190 - SPACE 20th Anniversary
The Small Press and Alternative Comics Expo (aka SPACE) is happening this weekend and is celebrating its 20th anniversary! On this episode of The PVDcast, I…
The PVDcastEpisode 189 - Wrestlemania 35 Review
Wrestlemania is the single biggest wrestling event of the year with millions of people watching it from all around the globe. On this episode of The PVDcast, I…
The PVDcastEpisode 188 - Wrestlemania 35 Preview
The pro wrestling event of the year happens just days from now! Wrestlemania 35 will emanate from the New York-New Jersey area and entertain millions of…
The PVDcastEpisode 187 - Sean Forney
On this episode of The PVDcast, I am joined by comic creator, Sean Forney. He stops by to talk about his creation, Scarlet Huntress. Sean and I discuss the…
The PVDcastEpisode 186.5 - Braggadocious
There is an old saying that says "it ain't bragging, if it's true." On this mini-episode of The PVDcast, I bask in some of the success The PVDcast has…
The PVDcastEpisode 186 - Erwin J. Arroza
My guest on this episode of The PVDcast is a man that has been mentioned many times on this podcast. Erwin J. Arroza, a world class artist, joins me on this…
The PVDcastEpisode 185 - Inverse Press & Squared Circle Comics
Pro wrestling is made up of great tag teams, like The Wild Samoans, The Road Warriors and The Dudley Boyz. On this episode of The PVDcast, I am joined by two…
The PVDcastEpisode 184 - Off Girl (Tina Fine & Mark Reihill)
Superheroes have great backstories. But none matches Julia's backstory, the superhero from the comic, Off Girl. On this episode of The PVDcast, I am joined by…
The PVDcastEpisode 183 - Brian Lau VI
On this episode of The PVDcast, I am joined by Brian Lau, creator of Staunch Ambition, who has a new project called Inferno City Firehouse. This graphic novel…
The PVDcastEpisode 182.5 - Lotsa News
Big things are in the works for The PVDcast. On this mini-episode, I discuss some details regarding a big project that is happening in the near future. I also…
The PVDcastEpisode 182 - Royal Rumble Reivew 2019
Approximately, two weeks ago, the WWE presented their first pay-per-view event of 2019 - the Royal Rumble. On this episode of The PVDcast, I am joined, once…
The PVDcastEpisode 181 - Victor Dandridge Jr. 2
"The Hardest Working Man in Comics" Victor Dandridge Jr. joins me on this episode of The PVDcast. Victor is a Columbus-based comic book creator whose imprint…
The PVDcastEpisode 180 - Royal Rumble Preview 2019
The Royal Rumble is the pay-per-view that kicks off the journey to the biggest pro wrestling event of the year, Wrestlemania. On this episode of The PVDcast, I…
The PVDcastEpisode 179 - Paul Markoff VIII
It's the middle of January and you know what that means! It's time for Paul Markoff to make his semiannual stop by The PVDcast to chat about movies. Paul and I…
The PVDcastEpisode 178 - Wrestle Kingdom Recap
Last weekend, New Japan Pro Wrestling presented Wrestle Kingdom 13! This is the equivalent of Wrestlemania for Japanese wrestling fans. On this episode of The…
The PVDcastEpisode 177 - Darryl Banks
The PVDcast is back for 2019! On this episode, Darryl Banks joins me to talk about his career in comics. Darryl is best known for his long run on D.C. Comics'…
The PVDcastEpisode 176.5 - Summation 2018
This past year has been an amazing one for The PVDcast. On this mini-episode of my marvelous podcast, I recap the highlights from 2018. Those highlights…
The PVDcastEpisode 176 - Survivor Series Review 2018
The WWE presented the annual Survivor Series pay-per-view a few weeks ago. On this installment of The PVDcast, I am joined by DJ Joey Blayze to follow up on…
The PVDcastEpisode 175 - Steph Greegor
On this episode of The PVDcast, I am joined by local screenwriter and filmmaker, Steph Greegor. She is the driving force behind a movie project called The…
The PVDcastEpisode 174 - Survivor Series Preview 2018
November is full of important days – Veterans' Day, Thanksgiving, Black Friday. But for wrestling fans, November also signifies the annual WWE spectacular, the…
The PVDcastEpisode 173 - Dom Riggio 3 (Mess Bucket Comics)
Two of my passions are combined for this episode of The PVDcast. I am joined by Dom Riggio, the man behind Mess Bucket Comics. Dom and his partner, Erik…
The PVDcastEpisode 172.5 Keep It Rolling
On this mini-episode of The PVDcast, I talk about a variety of topics, including why this edition is a mini-episode. I also cover the recent Ottawa…
The PVDcastEpisode 172 - Podcast Pair Up: 3 Geeks Podcast
On this episode of The PVDcast, I team up with the 3 Geeks Podcast to discuss lots of nerdy topics! Jason, Max, Dan and Scott invite me to their discussion of…
The PVDcastEpisode 171 - Max Groah
Over the past few years, Columbus has cultivated a solid environment for movie makers. On this episode of The PVDcast, I am joined by one of those movie…
The PVDcastEpisode 170 - Craig Bogart
On this episode of The PVDcast, I am joined by Craig Bogart, the man behind one of the most creative comic books out there, The Ineffables. While it is a…
The PVDcastEpisode 169.5 - Back on Track
On this mini-episode of The PVDcast, I return from a long and unplanned hiatus. What caused this hiatus? PC issues that have now been resolved! But, I recap…
The PVDcastEpisode 169 - Monroe Comic Con 2018
This episode of The PVDcast features highlights from my trip to the Monroe Comic Con. This annual celebration of comic books took place September 15 in Monroe…
The PVDcastEpisode 168 - ALL IN
The wrestling world was set on its ear three weeks ago when ALL IN took place in Chicago. Wrestling fans from all over converged on Chi-Town for a host of…
The PVDcastEpisode 167 - Ken Eppstein 3
On this episode of The PVDCAST, I am joined by Ken Eppstein. He is the man behind Nix Comics & has been a staple of the independent comic scene in Columbus for…
The PVDcastEpisode 166.5 - Labor Day
Labor Day was this past weekend and on this mini-episode of The PVDcast, I recap some of the things I did over the holiday weekend. I give a brief review of my…
The PVDcastEpisode 166 - Summerslam Review (2018)
WWE's big pay-per-view of the summer took place about two weeks ago. As promised, DJ Joey Blayze and Ringside Rand return on this episode of The PVDcast to…
The PVDcastEpisode 165 - Live at Wrestle Legends
This is quite possibly the best episode of The PVDcast in its entire history! Why, you ask? Because it features five sit-down interviews with many of my pro…
The PVDcastEpisode 164 - Summerslam Preview 2018
This weekend marks the return of the annual WWE Summerslam pay-per-view. I am joined on this episode of The PVDcast by DJ Joey Blayze and Ringside Rand to talk…
The PVDcastEpisode 163 - Wrestle Legends' Matt Sweeney
The PVDcast has always focused on the independent spirit of folks creating unique ideas. This episode of The PVDcast is no different. On this edition, I am…
The PVDcastEpisode 162 - Paul Markoff VII
Resident film critic, Paul Markoff, joins me on this episode of The PVDcast. Paul is making his seventh appearance on this podcast to discuss one of our shared…
The PVDcastEpisode 161 - Ted Sikora
Throughout the history of comic books, there have been some unique superheroes. On this episode of The PVDcast, I am joined by Ted Sikora, the co-creator of…
The PVDcastEpisode 160 - Adam Fields 2
Adam Fields, the creator of the Prowl comic book series joins me on this episode of The PVDcast. Adam is one busy man! He gives us an update on Prowl, as he…