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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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00:33:06

We the Collectors

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2024/11/18

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

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00:37:00

The Long, Slow Murder Of Comics

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2024/11/11

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

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00:45:29

Nostalgia, the Laziest Point of View

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2024/11/04

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:

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00:57:41

Hate First, Watch Later

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2024/10/28

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

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00:57:50

Daniel Warren Johnson, The Most Gracious Man In Comics

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2024/10/21

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

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00:32:21

The Listener And The Voice

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2024/10/14

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

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01:19:04

Jim Mahfood is The Savage Street Vigilante

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2024/10/07

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

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00:37:52

I'm Just A Schmuck With A Mic

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2024/09/30

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

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01:49:19

The Many Faces Of Evan Weiss

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2024/09/23

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

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00:35:00

I Know What You Did THIS Summer

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2024/09/16

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

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01:30:34

Kevin Devine And The Goddamn Dave (An Interview)

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2024/09/09

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

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00:39:11

Feel the Feelings

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2024/08/26

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

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01:42:03

Bart Sears - Muscles On Top Of Muscles

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2024/08/19

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

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01:34:35

The Swagglehaus Interview

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2024/08/12

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

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00:39:26

Dave Vs. Deadpool Vs. The World

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2024/08/05

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

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00:39:34

Comic Coffins

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2024/07/29

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

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00:43:03

A Life Of Limbo, Chaos and The Bear

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2024/07/22

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

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00:41:34

Jaws? Nope. Godzilla!

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2024/07/15

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

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00:32:17

Off He Goes

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2024/06/10

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

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00:42:09

The Big Show : On Trial With Paul Wight

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2024/06/03

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 !

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