Dave from West Coast Davengers discusses all things comics, pop culture, movies, music, collecting with a nice dose of everyday life. Mix that up with some great interviews and you've got Direct Edition!
Dave shares stories of NHL mischief at Madison Square Garden, corporate exploitation, and the long con that may have single handedly devalued an entire segment of the collectables world. Also Sinners, the promise of Ryan Coogler and a quick rundown of what Dave is currently reading, watching and listening to. https://www.westcoastdavengers.com/direct-edition-podcast
Comic Book Publisher, Collector, entrepreneur and comic fan Dinesh Shamdasani joins Dave for a wide ranging and candid conversation. From his time growing up in Hong Kong to his film studies at USC and breaking into Hollywood to Comics publishing, Dinesh has stories to tell.They discuss all things Bad Idea, Planet Death, C2E2, Valiant Comics, original art, community, action movies and Wizard Magazine. Plus, a guest appearance from resident Turok fan & menace, Comic Tim.All things Bad Idea can be found herehttps://www.badideacorp.com/www.directeditionpodcast.com
Dave tells the harrowing story of his time working for the United States Post Office during the COVID-19 pandemic. He looks back on how the tyrannical management, torrential weather and relentless schedule led to chronic physical injury and, ultimately, starting his own business. Special shoutout to Sherman the Dog, Superman, and the special place in hell reserved for Amazon packages.www.directeditionpodcast.com
Musician (Antarctigo Vespucci & Fake Problems), artist and kindred spirit Chris Farren joins Dave for a conversation about creativity, collaboration, songwriting and Billy Joel. He shares the story on how he met long-time friend and collaborator, Jeff Rosenstock.Chris talks about his early touring days, influences, Korn, Florida, Mall Music, Batman, podcasting, becoming internet famous and staying out of his own way.Get to know Chris Farren's music in this PERFECT playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0xitirVQdm9s9N9MsMLs91?si=fd40f17d57554b8ehttps://www.chrisfarren.com/ YEAH BABY!
52 episodes in and ahead of a much needed 2 week break, Dave reflects on 11 years of sobriety. He talks about his pivotal move from New York to the West Coast, avoiding the plight of idle hands, clean(er) living, and cutting ties. Also, few thoughts quick thoughts on Jon Bolerjack Stan Lee Documentary Kickstarter - ‘nuff said.https://www.westcoastdavengers.com/direct-edition-podcast
A long drive to Emerald City Comic Con has Dave thinking back on his time as an autograph hunter, meeting Peter Jackson, eating Clive Davis' donuts, and the good fortune that led to time spent with Eddie Vedder and Mike McCready of Pearl Jam from Montreal to New York!https://www.westcoastdavengers.com/direct-edition-podcast
Award winning artist Sanford Greene joins Dave for a conversation about comics, culture, community and music. They discuss the restless state of the world, battling nonsense with legitimacy, Michael Golden, early anime, the power of Public Enemy, and 90s comic art. Greene talks about his teaching role, his hip-hop variant covers, upcoming Doom treasury and the return of Bitter Root.
Episode 49Comic artist and Inkpulp founder Shawn Crystal joins Dave for a conversation about humor, leadership, craft and coffee. The two recap last year's Original Art Expo (OAX), share perspectives on collecting and selling artwork, and discuss the proliferation of digital processes in today's art world. Also, skate graphics, Cezanne, the wizardry of Bill Sienkiewicz and a peek into Shawn's upcoming art book and kickstarter. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1870669618/inkpulp-cyan?ref=discovery&term=inkpulp&total_hits=6&category_id=22https://www.inkpulp.tv/https://www.westcoastdavengers.com/direct-edition-podcast
Dave talks about his recent obsession with the new Marvel Rivals game, and how his addictive personality sometimes leads him down a slippery slope. After reminiscing about the golden days of Nintendo 64's GoldenEye 007, Dave shares his thoughts on Captain America - Brave New World (no spoilers!), meeting Anthony Mackie, and the national treasure that is Harrison Ford. https://www.westcoastdavengers.com/direct-edition-podcast
Dave welcomes special guest and prolific musician Jim Ward to the podcast. They discuss Jim's work with At the Drive-In, Sparta, and Sleepercar, the early influence of Steely Dan and Billy Joel, the curse of major labels and the sometimes brutal work of doing your best.Playlist of Songs Mentioned: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2zXZx3CRvfVo1ThQGXy4C0?si=be3d586501cb46a6Find Jim Herehttps://www.jimwardofficial.com/https://www.patreon.com/c/JimWard/postshttps://www.sparta.band/
It's the 46th episode and things are dark. Dave talks briefly about the current state of US politics and shares a fond remembrance of legendary artist David Lynch.He recaps his recent trip to the 2nd annual Original Art Expo (OAX), a bout with the Florida Flu, bullies, and the professional hazard of dealing with the stupid.Dave shares reader submitted comfort movies, talks The Coen Brothers, and examines the impact that classic fandom has on his own creative process.https://www.westcoastdavengers.com/direct-edition-podcast
Need a break? We all do sometimes. Dave talks comfort movies and how a familiar film - good or bad - can make you feel at ease. He discusses David Fincher's The Social Network and his body of work, Nosferatu, the second coming of Trent Reznor, and how billionaire villains prove that money always makes a monster. If you are interested in Fincher's filmography check out Seven, Fight Club, Social Network, Mank, and The Game. https://www.westcoastdavengers.com/direct-edition-podcast
Artist Pardee joins Dave and talks about how his earliest inspirations - Garbage Pail Kids, Santa Cruz Skateborads, Tales From the Crypt and Gary Larsen's Far Side comics - formed the recipe for his unique and colorful artistic style. They discuss how the positive power of art can help quiet an anxious mind, the glory days of Tower Records, David Fincher and the hustle involved in building something from nothing. Alex's talks about his recent character design work on Hulu's Mr. Crocket and reflects on his recent Return Of The Dopplegangers exhibition at Harman Projects. Purchase Dopplegangers -https://harmanprojects.myshopify.com/collections/alex-pardee Alex's Shop! https://shop.alexpardee.com/ Follow Alex - https://www.instagram.com/alexpardee/?hl=en https://www.westcoastdavengers.com/direct-edition-podcast
Dave sits down for an in-depth conversation with global DJ, cultural alchemist, foodie, and ambassador of nostalgia, Skeme Richards. The two discuss early musical inspirations and the youth driven culture collision of New York's early rap and punk scenes, and compare notes on time spent in Japan. Skeme explains the connections between his role as musical conductor and pop culture preservationist, what separates true DJs from the rest of the pack and how he is reclaiming nostalgia for the future. Skeme's website - https://nostalgiaking.com/ Skeme's DJ set referenced in the episode - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i5qgrGou-to&t=273s
Dave shares his (almost) daily diary of audio recordings from Tokyo and talks book hunting, Japan Comic Art Expo, Tokyo Comic Con, meeting Peach Momoko and the surreal city that he is quickly falling in love with. Dave shares his original art commission by Shintaro Kago, talks local cuisine, coffee, Godzilla, praises the lost art of walking, and discusses the value and promise of new partnerships. And more coffee. https://www.westcoastdavengers.com/direct-edition-podcast
こんにちは In the season 3 opener, Dave is recording live from Koenji, Japan. He marvels at the cohesive, functioning society there, and the distinct appreciation for all things pop culture. Dave reflects on the year of work that made the trip possible, tips his hat in appreciation to Ed Piskor's Manga Quest, and recaps the first the coffee, food, art, and books he's found so far. Also - Godzilla!! https://www.westcoastdavengers.com/direct-edition-podcast
The season 2 finale is here, and Dave is off to Tokyo to rewire, refresh and reset ahead of the new year. He talks plans and expectations for the trip while straddling the line between excitement and apathy. After all, how different can the egg salad really be? Arigatou Gozaimasu! www.directeditionpodcast.com
Mark Bagley talks with Dave about the events that brought him to Marvel Comics in the late 1980's, his career defining work on Amazing Spider-Man in the early 1990's, and his now classic work on Venom: Lethal Protector and Maximum Carnage. The two discuss Bagley's work on the 1994 Fleer trading card set, Wizard magazine, Life Story With Chip Zdarsky, and encounters with Jim Shooter and Erik Larsen. www.directedtionpodcast.com Follow Mark here on IG https://www.instagram.com/officialmarkbagleyart/?hl=en
Regime change aside, and with community on his mind, Dave has some questions. What drives us to collect and where do we search for new perspectives that differ from our own? What drives a hobby to become more diverse? After fortifying our existing relationships, do we really need to look for more? Exactly how high do you need to be before you forget to hit the play button? Beatles or Stones? Perhaps he'll find the answers during his upcoming trip to Japan. If you are enjoying this podcast , please rate it/like/comment on whatever platform you are listening on, help it grow! www.directeditionpodcast.com
Dave swims upstream against the relentless hype machine that has been fueling predatory capitalism since the early '90s. Continuing the conversation of the death of physical media, Dave reminisces about DVD commentaries and extras. He talks about fan communities, the importance of rest and his upcoming trip to Japan. www.westcoastdavengers.com www.directeditionpodcast.com
Continuing the thread from last week's episode, Dave laments the disappearance of physical media and disowns the inexcusable failures of streaming platforms. He discusses Alan Moore's recently published perspective on fandom and reflects on how nostalgia suffocates open-mindedness. PLUS, a special shoutout to the NSDC Podcast. https://linktr.ee/nsdcpodcast Read the Alan Moore Article here: https://www.theguardian.com/books/2024/oct/26/fandom-has-toxified-the-world-watchmen-author-alan-moore-on-superheroes-comicsgate-and-trump
Dave talks about the culture of criticism that has infiltrated the current media landscape and tries to decipher the negativity that fuels this new world of preemptive scrutiny. He looks Furiosa, and Joker: Folie à Deux as recent victims of this trend and runs through the Batman film canon as evidence that DC Comic stories make better movies. And a bonus story about a mysterious gated community www.directeditionpodcast.com
Daniel Warren Johnson returns to the podcast to discuss a handful of new projects, his recent Eisner awards, Steven Spielberg, a mystery comic that paid the rent, and supplementing stories with music. DJW shares updates on his current Transformers work, an upcoming Kickstarter, and talks about J.R.R. Tolkien and the companionship that inspiration brings to a normal life. https://www.youtube.com/@DanielWarrenJohnson1 www.direceditionpodcast.com
Dave checks in and is feeling his age. He discusses mental health, legacy and carrying the weight of others, in a frank and open discussion. The question of "what is my legacy?" is asked. As always, he turns toward the positive and talks about a much needed jolt from Jack White, and the destructive power of Alabama Shakes. www.directeditionpodcast.com
Artist and creator Jim Mahfood returns to the podcast to discuss his new project Savage Street Vigilante. Mahfood and Dave talk about why Pittsburgh is a paradise of comics, the current collector market, bootlegs and zine culture, the magic of physical media and the powerful act of answering to no-one. Back The Kickstarter! - http://kck.st/4eKY20b www.directeditionpodcast.com
Is it a rant? Is it diarrhea of the mouth? A cacophony of contradictions? In this episode Dave lets out his truth, while keeping in mind that there is two sides to every story. www.directeditionpodcast.com
30th Episode!!! Dave sits down with friend and prolific musician Evan Weiss (Into It. Over It., Pet Symmetry & more). Evan talks growing up in New Jersey, early inspiration, the importance of Green Day's Dookie in forming his first band. He shares what it takes to break even while recording, managing a record label and running a successful Patreon. The two agree to disagree on ‘The Bear,' formulate the perfect Guitar Center prank and talk their favorite band, Pearl Jam. Stormchasers LTD Patreon https://patreon.com/stormchasersltd Recommended listening (Albums) Into It Over It - Figure, Standards, Intersections Pet Symmetry - Pets Hounds , Vision Evan's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/intoitoverit/?hl=en www.directeditionpodcast.com
After some time away, and ahead of his channel's 3 year anniversary, Dave recaps the past month. He talks about his trip to Pittsburgh for Eddie P. Con, comic hunting with Jim Rugg, his new home studio, and recent conversation with Kevin Devine. Dave shares an awkward moment he once shared with Metallica's James Hetfield, talking Marilyn Manson with Johnny Depp, and the time he caught Jon Stewart hilariously off-guard. www.directeditionpodcast.com
Songwriter and musician Kevin Devine joins Dave for an expansive conversation about music, nostalgia, pro-wrestling, humor, geekdom and all things in-between. They discuss the earnest will of 90's frontmen, the importance of context in creativity, and power of sobriety. Kevin shares stories from his long career, discusses his new podcast “Give it a Chance,” and reflects on the inspiration for releasing material direct to Patreon since 2020. The conversation is, hopefully, the first of many between Kevin and Dave, as long as the FBI doesn't shut them down first. Kevin's Patreon https://www.patreon.com/kevindevine/posts Give It A Chance Podcast (Kevin & Casey Jost) https://open.spotify.com/show/4dIdd0Te0IqsdvXTdtszWM?si=b1981f9c6b1c456b Everything else - www.kevindevine.net Www.directeditionpodcast.com
Ahead of his upcoming trip to Pittsburgh for the inaugural Eddie P. Con (Honoring the legacy of Ed Piskor), Dave reflects on a busy week and answers some subscriber questions. He talks music as therapy, New York memories and details his top (and bottom) 3 comic book movies. www.directeditionpodcast.com
Veteran artist Bart Sears joins Dave to talk about his long career in comics. They discuss his early work with TSR and Hasbro, examine the industry decline of the 1990s and Sears' work on C.O.P.S., G.I. Joe, Justice League, Violator, Blade, Turok, Heavy Metal, Wizard Magazine, CrossGen and the early days of Valiant. Bart's Website - www.Bartsearsart.com Www.DirectEditionPodcast.com
Dave sits down with Mickey Finnegan, the writer, director, comic collector and YouTube content creator better known as Swagglehaus. Mickey talks about his career and award winning commercial work with artists LMFAO, Mike Tyson, and Soulja Boy, his short film ‘Mom Fight' and the origins of his YouTube channel. The two discuss their mutual love of film, Edgar Wright, Weird Al Yankovic, the endearing art of professional wrestling and ask the question, “where does nostalgia go from here?” www.directeditionpodcast.com Subscribe to Swagglehaus on Youtube : https://www.youtube.com/@Swagglehaus
A woefully sleep deprived Dave recaps a busy week. He discusses the new Deadpool & Wolverine movie and attempts to answer the question we've all been asking - will Doom prevail? Dave celebrates Ed Piskor's recent Eisner award and in the spirit of positivity and gratitude gives thanks to the friends and small businesses that keep comics headed in the right direction. www.directeditionpodcast.com
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. Www.directeditionpodcast.com
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. 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
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. (THIS EPISODE IS SPOILER HEAVY) Check out all things Direct Edition and West Coast Davengers at www.westcoastdavengers.com
Season 1 Finale! 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
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? This podcast episode reveals all !
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. Subscribe to West Coast Davengers on YouTube - www.youtube.com/westcoastdavengers
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.
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. Follow West Coast Davengers on Youtube - www.youtube.com/westcoastdavengers
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? Subscribe to the West Coast Davengers Youtube - www.youtube.com/westcoastdavengers
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. Watch the best Davenger Con moments here: www.youtube.com/westcoastdavengers
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. www.youtube.com/westcoastdavengers
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. Subscribe to West Coast Davengers YouTube - www.youtube.com/westcoastdavengers Sub to DDubs: https://www.youtube.com/@DanielWarrenJohnson1
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! www.youtube.com/westcoastdavengers
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. 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
Dave talks about the merits and rewards of being his own boss and working without a net on the road to Davenger Con. 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
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. 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
All my heroes are junk-waxers 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
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