The PVDcast is John Orlando's personal podcast. On each episode, John chats with a guest and tackles important pop-culture topics!
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 Pro Wrestling Pundits joins me to analyze the event. The overall build for 'Mania will be discussed, along with the matches that have been signed. We will also chat about the Hallof Fame and if some folks truly deserve that accolade. This episode of The PVDcast is a power packed Pier Six brawl of postulating. Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the show & new episodes of The PVDcast drop every Thursday!
4/17/26 • 59:55
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, Luc Landry. We will give our thoughts on which teams will make the playoffs, given the current standings. We will also give our predictions as to what team might lift the Stanley Cup. Some unusual coaching changes and how we would fix the current playoff format will also be discussed. Do not wait to listen or you might get two minutes for delay of game! Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the show & new episodes of The PVDcast drop every Thursday!
4/10/26 • 60:48
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 history of the expo and hyped the latest installment that took place this past weekend. I was lucky enough to attend SPACE and met a host of indie creators. On this edition, you will hear my conversations with various creators from all over North America. These talented creators will tell you about their projects and their experiences at SPACE. Lastly, I touch base with Bob to get his thoughts on this year's event. Highlighted Creators: Alex, Maurice & Corey (Lucky 33 Comics) Matt Blair (Choosy Beggar Books) Matthew Makman (3T Comix) Joe Gad & Matt Bushnell (Fly by Publishing) Chris Anderson (Power Pulp Comics & Chris Anderson Comics) Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the show & new episodes of The PVDcast drop every Thursday!
4/3/26 • 46:17
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 for some 'Mania talk. Ticket prices lead off our discussion, as the WWE offers some deals to boost attendance. We will chat about some of the signed matches, rumored matches and overall build of the event. AEW's Revolution event will be analyzed for their ultra-violent main event. We wrap up with sharing some of our Wrestlemania moments. Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the show & new episodes of The PVDcast drop every Thursday!
3/27/26 • 69:02
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 from the YouTube channel, Wilky's Movies and Music. Obviously, we are going to talk about movies and music. But we will also discuss the world of physical media (DVD, Blu-Ray, vinyl, etc.) The two of us will also chat about Corey's YouTube channel, highlighting its programming. So, pop some popcorn & grab a seat for this fun episode. Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the show & new episodes of The PVDcast drop every Thursday!
3/20/26 • 53:22
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 title attached to him. He is also the man behind the comic book convention called SPACE (Small Press and Alternative Expo). We discuss the details of this year's convention (see below for more information). Bob talk about the history of the event and why it is a great small press comic exhibition. Additionally, we chat about Bob's comics including his new edition of OH! Comics which will debut at SPACE. SPACE (Small Press and Alternative Expo) March 28 (10AM to 6PM) & March 29 (10AM to 5PM) Makoy Center 5462 Center Street in Hilliard, Ohio www.backporchcomics.com Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the show & new episodes of The PVDcast drop every Thursday!
3/12/26 • 41:20
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 chat about Golden from its production to its illustrious cast to its cinematic style and all topics in-between. We will also touch on Nick's other endeavors in the film industry and hear what advice Nick would give to anyone entering the film industry. Golden hits theaters and video-on-demand on March 20. Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the show & new episodes of The PVDcast drop every Thursday!
3/6/26 • 32:04
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 PLE event, the Elimination Chamber. We will also chat about WWE and AEW's ticket prices. Also on the agenda is the Brody King/AEW/ICE situation. Do we think it was handled correctly? Lastly, will the violence in Mexico put an end to CMLL's record run of big houses? All this and more on this edition of the State of Pro Wrestling. Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the show & new episodes of The PVDcast drop every Thursday!
2/27/26 • 66:43
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 from Art Nine Two Studios has a third issue of her successful comic book, Clear Run, set to be released soon. We chat about how the first two issues introduce readers to Marty the Greyhound, highlighting his back story and how Helena adopted him. This new installment focuses on Marty's life with Helena and her partner, Damian. There are plenty of great dog tales to entertain everyone, not just dog lovers! Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the show & new episodes of The PVDcast drop every Thursday!
2/19/26 • 44:27
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 author of Grim King Saga. In our conversation, you will learn about the origins of the project, including Nick's inspiration for the story. Additionally, Nick talks about his writing process and future installments of his tale. We wrap up talking about how his family influenced the project. Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the show & new episodes of The PVDcast drop every Thursday!
2/13/26 • 49:15
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 Pundits (DJ Joey Blayze & Ringside Rand) stop by to give their in-depth analysis of the event. We cover the winners of the two Royal Rumble matches, as well as the retirement match for AJ Styles and Drew McIntyre defending his title. We also discuss future storylines coming out of the event and you will see that the three of us do not agree on many topics, making this one explosive episode! Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the show & new episodes of The PVDcast drop every Thursday!
2/6/26 • 53:02
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 outside of North America. The Royal Rumble is slated for Saturday and will take place in Saudi Arabia. Ringside Rand joins me to give his thoughts on the event's location and his predictions on the winners of the matches. We also give our thoughts on the surprises that might pop up (as they usually do). Don't get dumped over the top rope and miss this insightful edition. Listen now! Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the show & new episodes of The PVDcast drop every Thursday!
1/30/26 • 40:03
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 guest and his newest project is called St. Malo. This project focuses on the history of the Filipino people who migrated to North America. You will learn about the background of their settlement, St. Malo and how it might be the first Asian American community in the U.S. Couple this discussion with a recap of Jay's many other projects and you have one entertaining and informative edition of The PVDcast! Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the show & new episodes of The PVDcast drop every Thursday!
1/23/26 • 43:06
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 lends itself to projects, such as working on a Mad Balls comic. We will also discuss Jimmy's newest installment of his comic, I Live in Your Walls. Jimmy also shares details on some past projects, including some animation projects. Lastly, you will hear Jimmy's amazing story that involves T-Shirts, Juggalos and the cult film, Thankskilling. Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the show & new episodes of The PVDcast drop every Thursday!
1/16/26 • 43:16
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 trivia game. Both of these gents will try to guess if a movie title is a Hallmark holiday movie or not. Who will walk out the winner? After the competition, you will also hear comments from some other colleagues about the outcome. Feel free to play along a home and ee if you know has much about Hallmark holiday movies as these guys. Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the show & new episodes of The PVDcast drop every Thursday!
1/9/26 • 51:15
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 Pop Culture Cosmos, joins me to discuss this monumental happening. You will hear our takes on Cena's last match versus Gunther and the controversial finish. Triple H's involvement and the fans' reaction to him are also conversed about on this episode. Lastly, Gerald and I chat about who might be the next upcoming wrestling star, from our perspectives. Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the show & new episodes of The PVDcast drop every Thursday!
12/18/25 • 66:18
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 meet their favorite stars, buy cool items, engage in panel discussions and much more. I ventured to the event and collected a few conversations with some creators and pop culture icons. Check out these conversations with these guests: · Christopher Loric: author of Minurva. · Heather Veley: creator of Next Evolution comic · Nick McPherson: writer of The Grim King Saga · Onrie Kompan: writer & creator of Yi Soon Shin · Fabrice Sapolsky: creator of Hyphen graphic novel · Steve Orlando: writer for several DC & Marvel comics · Brian O'Halloran: Dante from Clerks Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the show & new episodes of The PVDcast drop every Thursday!
12/11/25 • 33:56
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 Pro Wrestling Pundits, stops by to partake in the analysis. We review our predictions for the matches and discuss future storylines from what was laid out on RAW. You will also hear our thoughts on the news that TNA is going to AMC. What do we think about the move? Tune in to find out. Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the show & new episodes of The PVDcast drop every Thursday!
12/5/25 • 52:00
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 of The Pro Wrestling Pundits, Ringside Rand to discuss this huge event. We will make match predictions and chat about the changes to the event (AKA Seth Rollins' injury). We will even run down more possible matches than the four already signed for the event. Lastly, Rand will share some of his historic random facts about this November tradition. Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the show & new episodes of The PVDcast drop every Thursday!
11/28/25 • 53:16
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 origins, including its very impressive TV debut. We also will analyze the promotion's slide into mediocrity and what caused it. Lastly, can anything be done to fix AEW's woes? Come join us for this insightful conversation about Tony Khan's baby. Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the show & new episodes of The PVDcast drop every Thursday!
11/20/25 • 66:13
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 his insights on the topic. We will follow up this topic with a new segment called Stories from the Road with John Orlando. I will tell some tales from my years working in the indie wrestling scene in Ohio. Trust me, you will want to hear about my wild interaction with "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan which is featured on this episode. Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the show & new episodes of The PVDcast drop every Thursday!
11/14/25 • 67:25
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 learning the ways of his world, in which graffiti is magical. We discuss this project highlighting its successful Kickstarter and the catalyst for the tale. We will also chat about some of RAW's older projects, his love of cartoons and much more. Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the show & new episodes of The PVDcast drop every Thursday!
11/7/25 • 41:50
Indie comic creators often create new projects that are far and away from previous endeavors. Some creators believe that having many different projects can lead to more opportunities. On this edition of The PVDcast, I am joined by Frank James Bailey. He is the creator of the family-friendly superhero comic, Tercona. Frank is trying something new with his latest project. A horror novel called Azreal: The Story of Steve James is Frank's newest offering. Get details on why Frank decided to pen a horror novel. You'll also hear about Frank's creative process for Azreal, along with inspiration that helped him write this tale. We will also talk about his other projects, including Tercona. Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the show & new episodes of The PVDcast drop every Thursday!
10/31/25 • 44:45
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 podcast never expecting to record 500 episodes. Throughout the years, I have met and chatted with so many wonderful guests and made many friends, too. Thank you to everyone who has supported this show. Thank you to everyone who has checked out an episode and helped to spread the word. Given the importance of this edition, I must have an awesome guest. I have not one awesome guest but three awesome guests who are masters of the squared circle. Those guests are "The War Machine" Rhyno, "The Franchise" Shane Douglas and WWE Hall of Famer Sgt. Slaughter! Get ready to hear some amazing tales from the world of pro wrestling. Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the show & new episodes of The PVDcast drop every Thursday!
10/24/25 • 49:54
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 Jeremy Fuscaldo. They will discuss their entries into the anthology, which both happen to be animal related. You will also hear these gents discuss their overall experience of working with the talented crew of C3. Additionally, Chandu and Jeremy will share details on their other projects too. For more details on getting a copy of Hidden Histories, see the link below: https://shorturl.at/xDt7l Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the show & new episodes of The PVDcast drop every Thursday!
10/17/25 • 66:43
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 biggest news stories from the summer, including the Kirill Kaprizov & Connor McDavid contract situations. We will also discuss what teams made improvements to their roster, which may lead them to the playoffs. We wrap up with which team has the best chance of winning it all. Buckle up your helmet and get your twig ready for this episode! Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the show & new episodes of The PVDcast drop every Thursday!
10/9/25 • 61:25
Hidden Histories is the new anthology from the Columbus Cartoon Coalition (C3). Learning is the central theme of this anthology. My two guests, Jasper Rajavadee and Makayla Davis, join me on this episode of The PVDcast to talk about their entries. Jasper's entry focuses on the Ohio History Center, where Makayla's entry deals with local business you should know in Central Ohio. Additionally, you will hear about their other projects and their philosophy on the indie comics experience. Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the show & new episodes of The PVDcast drop every Thursday!
10/2/25 • 60:37
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 contributors to the current C3 Anthology. Fennek and Sarah team up with a joint entry on this topic. Fennek will focus on building the emotions of a story, whereas Sarah will discuss the mechanics of developing a tale. This episode is a definite listen for all aspiring comic book writers. Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the show & new episodes of The PVDcast drop every Thursday!
9/26/25 • 62:56
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 Coester from the Columbus Cartoon Coalition. They both have entries in the current C3 Anthology: Hidden Histories. Ari's entry deals with the paleontological record of Ohio. Emily's entry discusses the prehistoric Native people of Ohio. Check out these conversations to find out how you can even participate in this anthology! Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the show & new episodes of The PVDcast drop every Thursday!
9/18/25 • 56:20
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 anthology from the Columbus Cartoon Coalition (C3). You will hear about their entries and how those entries connect to the theme of the anthology. We will also discuss the Crowdfunder campaign and explain the unique way it works. Lief and Brandon also chat about their other projects and their background in art. Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the show & new episodes of The PVDcast drop every Thursday!
9/12/25 • 50:41
