The PVDcast is John Orlando's personal podcast. On each episode, John chats with a guest and tackles important pop-culture topics!
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. Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe to the show & new episodes of The PVDcast drop every Thursday!
9/5/24 • 60:32
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 Robert 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. Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe to the show & new episodes of The PVDcast drop every Thursday!
8/29/24 • 43:55
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). Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe to the show & new episodes of The PVDcast drop every Thursday!
8/22/24 • 40:18
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. Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe to the show & new episodes of The PVDcast drop every Thursday!
8/15/24 • 28:11
Wrestling fans were treated to an awesome display of action this past weekend at WWE’s summertime event, SummerSlam. 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 SummerSlam for many WWE stars. Join us to hear this edition that hits harder than Gunther’s chops! Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe to the show & new episodes of The PVDcast drop every Thursday!
8/8/24 • 59:46
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! Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe to the show & new episodes of The PVDcast drop every Thursday!
7/31/24 • 60:21
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! Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe to the show & new episodes of The PVDcast drop every Thursday!
7/25/24 • 54:43
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 Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe to the show & new episodes of The PVDcast drop every Thursday!
7/18/24 • 49:15
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 Indie Gogo 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. Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe to the show & new episodes of The PVDcast drop every Thursday! Link to Kaiipo’s IndieGogo campaign: https://tinyurl.com/3ncn5t4b
7/11/24 • 46:00
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. Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe to the show & new episodes of The PVDcast drop every Thursday!
7/3/24 • 44:02
My guest on PVDcast #433 has a comic book with the longest and most unique title ever. David Hedgecock joins me to talk about his new comic book, Super Kaiju Rock N Roller Derby Fun Time Go! Obviously, we chat about the origins of the project, including its bombastic title. We also talk about the creative team behind the book and the recent Kickstarter and IndieGoGo campaigns. David also shares details on his next project, a comic called Miss Mina and the Midnight Guardians. We even fit in some discussion about our fandom of comics and much more. Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe to the show & new episodes of The PVDcast drop every Thursday!
6/13/24 • 50:12
Huge news! My sister podcast, MatTalk, is going weekly! On this episode of The PVDcast, I am joined by Jason Taylor from the 3 Geeks Podcast & MatTalk to discuss this huge news. We will explain why the show is going weekly and give the start date for this change. Keeping with the theme of old TV shows, Jason and I will discuss our favorite three old TV shows from yesteryear. Additionally, we will chat about some older films I have been recently watching and more! Go get your list of TV shows ready and listen to this episode to compare lists. Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe to the show & new episodes of The PVDcast drop every Thursday!
6/6/24 • 43:08
Commentary is the soundtrack to a pro wrestling event. On this episode of The PVDcast, my guest and I will share our expertise on the subject. Harper the Underweighter is that guest and we talk about this necessary element to pro wrestling. Get the details on Harper’s start in the indie wrestling scene, including his work with the Ohio Wrestling Alliance and Unsanctioned Pro Wrestling. Find out the history of our tandem and why we think we work so well together. We will wrap up discussing Harper’s fandom for wrestling and even share some memories surrounding the closing of OWA. Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe to the show & new episodes of The PVDcast drop every Thursday!
5/30/24 • 54:21
Frogmen, robots and zombies are just some of the wild characters discussed on this episode of The PVDcast. My guest for this conversation is indie comic creator, Tim Fuller. We talk about his long career creating tons of indie comics, such as SHAM comics, The Blue Beagle & Cap N’ Catnip. Tim also shares details on his newest project, The Frogman Funnies. Additionally, we chat about Tim’s unique art style and the inspiration behind his art. To round out our talk, we discuss Tim’s role with the Cincinnati Cabinet of Curiosities. Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe to the show & new episodes of The PVDcast drop every Thursday!
5/23/24 • 55:21
Independent cinema takes center stage on this edition of The PVDcast. Columbus filmmakers, Mark Murtha and Thomas Angeletti, join me to talk about the state of independent filmmaking in Central Ohio. To start off, we chat about the newest project they are involved in, a film called Body of Walter. We also dive into their previous short films, Friends Forever and The ’78 Slasher. Mark shares some stories from various experiences he has had on TV shows, such as Stranger Things and The Walking Dead. The gents also share their philosophy of filmmaking, and you will find out why they love the genre of horror. Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe to the show & new episodes of The PVDcast drop every Thursday!
5/16/24 • 49:45
For five years, Central Ohio has been home to an independent wrestling promotion called the Ohio Wrestling Alliance. After the last event from the OWA, a decision was made to close the promotion. On this episode of The PVDcast, I am joined by the promoter, Justin Dortch, to find out why this course of action was taken. We are also joined by ring announcer, W34ponX to take a trip down memory lane, reliving some favorite matches, sharing stories and discussing the talented wrestlers that made their way through the OWA. As you will hear, this promotion deserves this heartfelt and insightful celebration. Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe to the show & new episodes of The PVDcast drop every Thursday!
5/10/24 • 70:48
Nate and Lee Xopher are brothers who are also independent comic creators. They are responsible for the comic book, The Wyld. They stopped by The PVDcast to talk about the newest issue of their beloved comic book. Hear Nate and Lee explain the origins of the tale and their inspiration for creating their comic. We also cover info about the current Kickstarter campaign to fund issue #5 (See link below). Do not delay and check out this excellent episode of The PVDcast! · Kickstarter Link: https://tinyurl.com/yc2t52ep Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe to the show & new episodes of The PVDcast drop every Thursday!
5/2/24 • 44:01
Variety is the spice of life. My guest on this episode of The PVDcast has a wide array of projects to discuss. Frank James Bailey is that guest and we chat about all of his endeavors. Frank’s latest project is Olivia the Mighty Kraken; a trio of books about a female wrestler trying to find her place in the world. (See below for Kickstarter info for this project). We also converse about Frank’s comic book, Tercona. Lastly, Frank spills the beans about an upcoming horror book he is working on. Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe to the show & new episodes of The PVDcast drop every Thursday! Kickstarter info: https://tinyurl.com/3389tm2d
4/25/24 • 39:53
It has been said that the Stanley Cup is the toughest championship to win. This weekend, the quest for this championship begins with the opening round of the NHL Playoffs. Joining me on this episode of The PVDcast is hockey enthusiast, Luc Landry. We will analyze each playoff contender and predict their chances of winning it all. The topics of playoff formats, the relocation of the Arizona Coyotes and much more will also be discussed. After further review, it has been determined that this is a good episode! Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe to the show & new episodes of The PVDcast drop every Thursday!
4/18/24 • 66:43
This past weekend, Cody Rhodes finished his story with a victory at Wrestlemania XL. On this episode of The PVDcast, my guests, The Pro Wrestling Pundits, and I analyze this annual WWE event. Find out what Ringside Rand and DJ Joey Blayze thought about the matches and surprises that occurred on both nights. Additionally, we will discuss what future storylines may be happening with the WWE roster. There are more news and views in this episode than street fights in Philadelphia! Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe to the show & new episodes of The PVDcast drop every Thursday!
4/12/24 • 68:20
This weekend is one of the biggest weekends for pro wrestling, as the WWE presents Wrestlemania XL in Philadelphia. This two-night event will feature many outstanding matches and plenty of surprises. Joining me on this episode of the PVDcast is one-half of The Pro Wrestling Pundits, Ringside Rand. We will analyze each match, give our predictions on the winners and postulate on future storylines for some WWE superstars. Throw in some discussion on the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2024 and you have one insightful episode! Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe to the show & new episodes of The PVDcast drop every Thursday!
4/4/24 • 46:12
Giddy up partner! On this episode of The PVDcast, I am joined by Sunset Cuddy, the host of The Six Gun Theatre. Sunset’s show highlights B-Western movies and their stars. Don’t know what a B-Western movie is? We will fill you in and explain more about this forgotten genre of film. As cowboys might say, this episode will “yarn the hours away.” Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe to the show & new episodes of The PVDcast drop every Thursday!
3/28/24 • 45:57
Fans of pro wrestling can tell you about a match that impacted them in a way that they can never forget. My guest and I on PVDcast #421 will do the same with a list of our favorite wrestling matches. Podcaster Gerald Glassford joins me to discuss our favorite matches and what made them so special. We also chat about a current topic: AEW and WWE talent swaps and a whole lot more. After taking in this stellar episode, check out Gerald’s podcasts: The Pop Culture Cosmos, Lakers Fast Break and Inside Sports Fantasy Football. Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe to the show & new episodes of The PVDcast drop every Thursday!
3/22/24 • 61:29
This episode of The PVDcast is an Encore Episode. This episode consists of my conversation from August of 2020 with pro wrestler, Trish Adora. Since this conversation, Trish has gone on to great heights in the world of wrestling, competing all over the world and becoming a star in ROH. But, on this edition, 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 also talk about her military background and how that ties into the world of pro wrestling. Tune in to one of Trish’s first podcast appearances and hear her story. Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe to the show & new episodes of The PVDcast drop every Thursday!
3/15/24 • 44:22
Everyone enjoys nostalgia. This episode of The PVDcast is packed full of sentimental feelings that harken back to the year 1977. Why that specific year? Because it’s the setting for guest Mike Weatherford’s awesome comic, The Drive-in Kings of 1977. This comic is a tale of three high school pals, their beloved drive-in theater and one crazy intergalactic, time bending adventure! Mike shares his inspiration for the tale and details on its current Kickstarter campaign (see below). We also talk about Mike’s other writings that focus on his home city of Las Vegas and Mike’s career covering Vegas’ entertainment news too. · Link to Mike’s Kickstarter: https://tinyurl.com/566xv4n7 Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe to the show & new episodes of The PVDcast drop every Thursday!
3/8/24 • 44:38
In the business world, communication can make or break your company. My guest on PVDcast #418 strives to help businesses communicate more effectively. Rich Perry is my guest, and he is a business communication strategist. Hear all about Rich’s journey into this field and learn about his 10 Minute Mentor podcast and his other projects. Rich also shares his philosophy on helping others, giving back to his community and what his goals are for the near future. Rich and I even discovered that we both have similar hip-hop heroes too! Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe to the show & new episodes of The PVDcast drop every Thursday!
3/1/24 • 50:28
This past year saw a plethora of great movies hit the theater. On this episode of The PVDcast, I discuss 2023’s crop of films with local film critic, Paul Markoff. We converse about all the films we saw, from the biggest blockbusters to the smallest indie flicks. We even wrap up the episode giving a list of movies we are looking forward to seeing in 2024. Grab some popcorn and a soda and settle into this insightful episode! Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe to the show & new episodes of The PVDcast drop every Thursday!
2/23/24 • 77:30
Love is in the air as millions of people celebrate Valentine’s Day. In recognition of this holiday, I am joined by fellow podcaster, Justin Corleone to discuss our top three favorite rom coms. Did any of the famous, classic films make our lists? What did we discover about Danny DeVito? What qualifies a film to be classified as a rom com? What are our opinions on Valentine’s Day? Answers to these questions and more can be found on this installment of Cupid’s favorite podcast! Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe to the show & new episodes of The PVDcast drop every Thursday!
2/16/24 • 38:30
George Santayana once said, “The family is one of nature’s masterpieces.” That sentiment is echoed on this episode of The PVDcast. My guest is indie comic book creator, Dave Brown Jr. We talk about his catalog of comics featuring The Brown Family, an autobiographical comic about Dave’s family, 313, an urban crime drama and several other comics. We also converse about his career in art, his fandom for Bruce Lee and many other pop culture topics. So, gather up the family and check out this fun and fabulous episode. Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe to the show & new episodes of The PVDcast drop every Thursday!
2/8/24 • 53:32
One week ago, the WWE made headlines for their annual event, the Royal Rumble, and some misconduct allegations. On this episode of The PVDcast, I am joined, once again, by The Pro Wrestling Pundits (DJ Joey Blayze and Ringside Rand) to discuss these two topics. We will talk about the misconduct allegations facing Vince McMahon at the beginning of this episode. The rest of this edition will focus on the Royal Rumble. How many of our predictions came true? What surprise appearances shocked us? How will the event shape this year’s Wrestlemania? Tune into this episode that features no one nursing torn triceps. Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe to the show & new episodes of The PVDcast drop every Thursday!
2/1/24 • 56:09
