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Direct Edition

A Podcast About Nothing... and Everything 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!

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01:52:31

Rob Sheridan: From Rags To Glitches

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2025/05/19

Artist, creative director, writer, and illustrator Rob Sheridan joins Dave to discuss his creative process and work designing groundbreaking stage visuals for Nine Inch Nails and Pearl Jam. They talk about the impact of technology on creativity and what it means for the future of digital media, Sheridan’s comic High Level (DC/Vertigo), album art, bonding with Trent Reznor, Quake, Glitch Goods, and the enduring legacy of the dancing baby

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00:29:12

Jar Jar Binks Was Right All Along... And I'll Prove It!

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2025/05/12

In this episode, Dave takes a look at the church of Star Wars. He talks about the lasting impact of George Lucas’ visionary work, prequel love, and his distain for the misguided fans intent on bringing the whole galaxy down. He looks back at the material that spawned the ‘90s resurgence and how the success of Andor, Asoka and The Mandalorian signal a bright future for the franchise.Plus, an overabundance of love for our favorite Gungan, Jar Jar Binks (Darth Jar

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00:48:00

Confessions Of A Hockey Stick Hustler

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2025/05/05

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

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01:45:59

The Good & Bad Ideas Of Dinesh Shamdasani

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2025/04/28

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

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01:01:32

Going Postal In A Pandemic - My USPS Story

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2025/04/21

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

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01:13:21

Chris Farren - Another Perfect Podcast Guest

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2025/04/14

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:

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00:43:37

Demon In A Bottle Part II

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2025/03/24

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

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00:31:41

Eddie Vedder, An American Spirit

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2025/03/17

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

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01:36:26

Sanford Green: Art Is The Only Thing We Have

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2025/03/11

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.

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01:38:46

Keeping Craft Alive With Shawn Crystal (Coffee Talk)

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2025/03/03

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

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00:41:05

Ready Player Dave, Your Favorite Marvel Rival

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2025/02/24

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

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01:05:49

Jim Ward : Think Big Talk Small (Sparta & At The...

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2025/02/17

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/

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00:41:48

A Dave For Dark Times

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2025/02/10

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

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00:33:29

Fincher, Reznor and Ross - The Comfort Network

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2025/02/03

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

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01:24:26

Alex Pardee’s Colorful Horror

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2025/01/27

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

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01:57:41

DJ Skeme Richards, THE Nostalgia King

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2025/01/20

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

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01:15:16

An American Kaiju in Japan

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2025/01/13

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

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00:31:55

Konnichiwa From Japan

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2025/01/06

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

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00:37:47

Given To Fly

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2024/12/02

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

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01:18:47

Mark Bagley, Spider-Man Expert : An Interview

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2024/11/24

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

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