Alle afleveringen
123 afleveringen, van nieuw naar oud
-
Comic Coffins
29 juli 2024 · 40 min
In the face of recent PSA comic grading news, Dave makes the case for comics as more than just trophies to be idolized but as a relevant art form with cultural value that should never beholden to third parties. As more interest turns toward shallow value systems and misguided interest, will we be able to avoid repeating the industry collapse of early 90s? After all, those who do not learn from history are doomed to repeat it. Lees meer
Www.directeditionpodcast.com
Send us Fan Mail
Support the show
-
A Life Of Limbo, Chaos and The Bear
22 juli 2024 · 43 min
A recent blight of time wasters has Dave assessing his tolerance for negativity and fortifying the methods he has in place to combat them. He talks about the inevitable call and response spurred by negative comments and why going low is sometimes the quickest way to find calm in the chaos. Lees meer
And on the topic of chaos - ‘The Bear’ is the best - ‘nuff said. Dave talks about his love of the tv show, it’s medicinal effects and his musical kinship with creator Christopher Storer.
www.directeditionpodcast.com
Send us Fan Mail
Support the show
-
Jaws? Nope. Godzilla!
15 juli 2024 · 42 min
Proving that inspiration really is the sincerest form of flattery, Dave makes his case for the undeniable creative parallels between Jaws - the single greatest film of all time - and two of the past decade’s best movies; Jordan Peele’s NOPE and Takashi Yamazaki’s GODZILLA MINUS ONE. Lees meer
(THIS EPISODE IS SPOILER HEAVY)
Check out all things Direct Edition and West Coast Davengers at www.westcoastdavengers.com
Send us Fan Mail
Support the show
-
Off He Goes
10 juni 2024 · 32 min
Season 1 Finale! Lees meer
Dave tells the story of his move from New York to Seattle in 2014. With the East Coast fixed firmly in his 'rearviewmirror', he reminisces about the House On The Rock, Comic hunting in Milwaukee, Alderaan, one fateful encounter at a Cincinnati Pearl Jam concert, and a brief but awe inspiring moment of patriotism.
Thanks to Jack Kirby & Neil Gaiman for the inspiration!
www.westcoastdavengers.com
Send us Fan Mail
Support the show
-
The Big Show : On Trial With Paul Wight
3 juni 2024 · 42 min
Dave shares a wild story from 1998 when he unwittingly became a part of 90’s pro wrestling history at 17 years old. What do Skid Row's Sebastian Bach, Former WWE & Current AEW Pro Wrestler Paul Wight , and one character-defining half gallon of milk all have in common? Lees meer
This podcast episode reveals all !
Send us Fan Mail
Support the show
-
Erik Larsen’s Guide to a Hassle Free Existence
27 mei 2024 · 1 uur 29 min
Erik Larsen returns for a wide ranging conversation about comics, collecting, original art, and being of service to the things you enjoy the most. Dave reunites Erik with pieces of ‘lost art’ that he produced at age 19, and the two discuss details of Larsen’s upcoming Savage Dragon Vault Edition. Erik gives insight on his experience following Todd McFarlane on Spider-Man and gives his side of their now infamous collaborative splash page. This savage episode contains a metric sh*t ton of great conversation and enough insight to choke a horse. Lees meer
Subscribe to West Coast Davengers on YouTube - www.youtube.com/westcoastdavengers
Send us Fan Mail
Support the show
-
Dave, Your Friendly Neighborhood Plate Spinner
20 mei 2024 · 37 min
Dave maintains balance as he rides the mental wave of his own thought tornado. He shares how anxiety acts as motivating tool for his daily routines, work practices, and unique perspective on the world - all while battling giant bugs, reckoning with artistic longevity and indulging his overactive imagination. Lees meer
Send us Fan Mail
Support the show
-
Winging It with Chip Zdarsky
11 mei 2024 · 1 uur 22 min
Comic superstar, writer, and class clown Chip Zdarsky joins Dave for a conversation about early comic influences, the world of independent publishing and the 10th anniversary of Sex Criminals. The two talk about comedic influences, Frank Miller, Daniel Clowes and the delicate art of creating emotional resonance through continuity and storytelling. Chip talks about upcoming projects (Batman & Whisper Queen) , manga, his design sensibility and the murder of Jar Jar Binks. Lees meer
Follow West Coast Davengers on Youtube - www.youtube.com/westcoastdavengers
Send us Fan Mail
Support the show
-
The Antidote to Toxic Fandom
6 mei 2024 · 39 min
Ahead of a short trip to Vancouver, Dave has music on the brain. He talks about the newest Pearl Jam album 'Dark Matter' and wrestles with the disproportionate fees attached to seeing live music. He discusses the rampant toxic fandom that is attached to modern music culture, and it’s clear parallels in comic community with the passing of Ed Piskor. Also, is Dave a secret Swiftie? Lees meer
Subscribe to the West Coast Davengers Youtube - www.youtube.com/westcoastdavengers
Send us Fan Mail
Support the show
-
Build Your Own Comic Convention
29 april 2024 · 32 min
On the heels of a successful 2-day event, Dave sits down to recap the most recent Davengercon. He reflects on his creative process, planning, pitfalls and triumphs of the entire production and is invigorated by the potential of future events. Dave also touches on a recent episode and has some choice words for those using his platform to spread negativity in the wake of Ed Piskor’s tragic passing. Lees meer
Watch the best Davenger Con moments here: www.youtube.com/westcoastdavengers
Send us Fan Mail
Support the show
-
Mike Allred Interview - From Madman to Batman
22 april 2024 · 2 uur 2 min
30 year comic veteran Mike Allred sits down with Dave for an extensive conversation about comics, music and film. Mike shares stories about his early encounters with comics and talks about the critical role that family plays in his career. The two discuss Barry Windsor-Smith, Neil Gaiman, Star Wars, the Original Art Expo, all things Batman - past and present - and discover that they agree on most things, even the weather. Lees meer
www.youtube.com/westcoastdavengers
Send us Fan Mail
Support the show
-
Daniel Warren Johnson Interview - Hanging With DDubs
15 april 2024 · 37 min
Comic creator Daniel Warren Johnson joins Dave to talk about his upcoming signature edition of Extremity. They discuss Johnson’s newest work on Transformers, his writing process, music, wrestling, original art, Manga and more. Lees meer
Subscribe to West Coast Davengers YouTube - www.youtube.com/westcoastdavengers
Sub to DDubs:
https://www.youtube.com/@DanielWarrenJohnson1
Send us Fan Mail
Support the show
-
Remembering Ed Piskor
8 april 2024 · 37 min
Ed Piskor 1982-2024 Lees meer
Kayfabe forever!
Send us Fan Mail
Support the show
-
To ME, My Davengers!
1 april 2024 · 26 min
Dave scratches an itch after returning from a quick comic buying trip to Bellingham. He reflects on the unnatural nature and inevitable pressure of conducting interviews over the computer. Dave reminisces about meeting Pearl Jam & Eddie Vedder in Montreal, reminds us of the power of shared experiences and gives his thoughts on the internet toxicity spurred by the new X-Men animated series. Plus - DAVENGERCON is coming! Lees meer
www.youtube.com/westcoastdavengers
Send us Fan Mail
Support the show
-
Hunting Comics, Japan Style
25 maart 2024 · 1 uur 37 min
Dave welcomes kindred spirit Japan Book Hunter (Shawn Honnold) for a wide-ranging conversation about the world of collecting, finding and selling rare books in Japan, the culture of Manga and it’s growing popularity worldwide, the disposable nature of Shonen Jump and the wildly unique world of fan created Doujinshi. Lees meer
The two compare notes across international markets and find common ground in punk culture, original art and the importance of diversity in comics.
www.japanbookhunter.com
https://www.youtube.com/@japanbookhunter
Send us Fan Mail
Support the show
-
This is the Future, Severe and Always Happening
18 maart 2024 · 38 min
Dave talks about the merits and rewards of being his own boss and working without a net on the road to Davenger Con. Lees meer
After a recap of the recent Emerald City Comic Con, he takes the American news media to task. Dave shares his views on the media’s unending perpetuation of social stereotypes, and the relentless force multipliers that seem hellbent on steering us all away from empathy at every turn.
Subscribe to Youtube and join the Discord-https://linktr.ee/WestcoastDAVEngers
Send us Fan Mail
Support the show
-
Jim Mahfood Is Yourfood - Interview
11 maart 2024 · 1 uur 56 min
Prolific artist and creator Jim Mahfood joins Dave to discuss his unique artistic path, tools of trade and the ongoing and intertwined role that music has played in his art. The two discuss their mutual admiration of cultural Japan and reckon with the historical relevance of Bill Sienkiewicz. Lees meer
As a bonus I've created a playlist that contains songs from every artist/album mentioned in the interview, it is available on spotify and as a video playlist on youtube!
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6r6pK9rfbYWZZZ0eYVIb4W?si=48064f86572441ab
Please don't forget to rate & review this podcast!
All my links here https://linktr.ee/WestcoastDAVEngers
Send us Fan Mail
Support the show
-
Let The Cards Fall Where They May
28 februari 2024 · 30 min
All my heroes are junk-waxers Lees meer
Dave has cards on the brain and sits down to reminisce about his early years collecting during the junk wax era and traces a path from early baseball and hockey sets through to the emergence of iconic non-sports Marvel sets of the early 90’s. He talks comic-cuts, digital only releases, and looks at how the dwindling availability of physical cards was the canary in the coal mine for the bleak future of American small business.
Plus, Frank Miller.
Subscribe to my YouTube Channel today - https://linktr.ee/WestcoastDAVEngers
Send us Fan Mail
Support the show
-
Music, The Great Communicator
16 februari 2024 · 33 min
Dave recaps his recent trip to Florida and time spent at the first annual Original Art Expo. After reckoning with some potential burnout, Dave opens up about his deep love of music, the merits of Punk, and the mainstay bands that have meant the most. Lees meer
Plus, November Rain.
https://linktr.ee/WestcoastDAVEngers
Send us Fan Mail
Support the show
-
THE Todd Mcfarlane Interview - See Todd Listen (to) Todd
6 februari 2024 · 1 uur 26 min
Todd McFarlane
Dave sits down with iconic artist and entrepreneur, Todd McFarlane. The too discuss key moments in Todd’s career, his creative process, handling critics, baseball, Akira, Spawn, original art and more. See Todd Buy Todd! Lees meerAll My Links - https://linktr.ee/WestcoastDAVEngers
Send us Fan Mail
Support the show
-
Demon In A Bottle
26 januari 2024 · 27 min
Dave checks-in from a wintery cave and shares the details of 2 important, upcoming interviews. He reflects on a decade of sobriety, his close relationship with the city of New York, comics, collecting and friendship. Lees meer
https://linktr.ee/WestcoastDAVEngers
Send us Fan Mail
Support the show
-
The Savage Erik Larsen
16 januari 2024 · 1 uur 56 min
Dave sits down with prolific artist, writer and publisher Erik Larsen. The two discuss Larsen’s storied career, influences, Graphic Fantasy, Savage Dragon, Image Comics, and the current state of the industry. Plus Spagetti Webs and Fly Fishing Comics. Lees meer
Follow West Coast Davengers on Youtube - www.youtube.com/westcoastdavengers
Everywhere else- https://linktr.ee/WestcoastDAVEngers
Thanks to Skar System for the music, all rights belong to Joe Skar.
Send us Fan Mail
Support the show
-
A Thought And A Plan
8 januari 2024 · 24 min
Dave is back (did he ever really leave?) and weighs in with some final thoughts on the recent CGC graded comic fiasco. He talks about the origins of the West Coast Davengers, his deep interest in collecting and the process of turning a personal passion into a successful public endeavor. (OR successful anti-establishment establishment.) Lees meer
Follow West Coast Davengers on Youtube - www.youtube.com/westcoastdavengers
Everywhere else- https://linktr.ee/WestcoastDAVEngers
Thanks to Skar System for the music, all rights belong to Joe Skar.
Send us Fan Mail
Support the show