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A Podcast About Nothing... and EverythingDave 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 g... more
FAQs about Direct Edition:How many episodes does Direct Edition have?The podcast currently has 78 episodes available.
November 18, 2024We the CollectorsRegime 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...more34minPlay
November 11, 2024The Long, Slow Murder Of ComicsDave 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.comwww.directeditionpodcast.com...more37minPlay
November 04, 2024Nostalgia, the Laziest Point of ViewContinuing 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/nsdcpodcastRead 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...more46minPlay
October 28, 2024Hate First, Watch LaterDave 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 communitywww.directeditionpodcast.com...more58minPlay
October 21, 2024Daniel Warren Johnson, The Most Gracious Man In ComicsDaniel 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/@DanielWarrenJohnson1www.direceditionpodcast.com...more58minPlay
October 14, 2024The Listener And The VoiceDave 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...more33minPlay
October 07, 2024Jim Mahfood is The Savage Street VigilanteArtist 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/4eKY20bwww.directeditionpodcast.com...more1h 20minPlay
September 30, 2024I'm Just A Schmuck With A MicIs 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...more38minPlay
September 23, 2024The Many Faces Of Evan Weiss30th 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/stormchasersltdRecommended listening (Albums)Into It Over It - Figure, Standards, IntersectionsPet Symmetry - Pets Hounds , VisionEvan's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/intoitoverit/?hl=enwww.directeditionpodcast.com...more1h 50minPlay
September 16, 2024I Know What You Did THIS SummerAfter 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...more35minPlay
FAQs about Direct Edition:How many episodes does Direct Edition have?The podcast currently has 78 episodes available.