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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!

  1. 29/12/2025

    Japan Book Hunter on Rare Japanese Books, AKIRA & the Art of Collecting & Selling

    Recording live from Koenji, Japan, Dave sits down with Shawn — better known as Japan Book Hunter — for a deep dive into Japan’s unique underground book culture, rare book collecting, and the obsession that drives collectors down endless rabbit holes. From underground bookstores to forgotten print runs, this conversation explores what makes Japanese books so special — and so hard to find.They discuss a shared love of AKIRA and Hayao Miyazaki, and the endless rabbit holes of collecting and the influence of Japanese visual culture on collectors worldwide. If you’re interested in rare books, Japanese art, anime history, or the psychology of collecting, this episode is packed with stories and hard-earned wisdom.Check out JPH on Youtube and visit his website to snag something for yourself www.japanbookhunter.com

    1h 5m

  2. 22/12/2025

    The Best (and Worst) of 2025 - Music, Movies & Comics

    2025 was a banner year for media. In this episode, Dave breaks down his favorite TV, music, movies, and comics of the past 12 months—what swam, what sank, and which movie somehow managed to make him feel stupider. From Sinners to Hayley Williams and Absolute Batman, this episode serves as the best of the best, in Dave's eyes.Big thanks to Phil for the awesome edit on this! Join the Patreon and be part of the community - https://www.patreon.com/davengersdirectedition

    53 min

  3. 15/12/2025

    Matteo Scalera - The Fourth Father (Of Comics)

    Matteo Scalera (Black Science, Nemesis Forever) joins Dave to discuss the upcoming release of his new Kickstarter-backed project, The Fourth Father. They discuss storytelling and Scalera’s creative process, and fandom within the Inkpulp Podcast universe. They explore the surge of Italian comic creators, Tim Sale's last Batman book, the narrative mastery of Breaking Bad and Watchmen, and the “Nolan Effect,” along with the challenges of balancing business, family, and art while self-promoting and running and independent business. Scalera dives into his love for animation and explains why seagulls are the unsung heroes of great art. The podcast closes with a rendition of something that all Inkpulp fans may be dangerously familiar with. PRE-SAVE The Kickstarter - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/inkpulp/the-fourth-father-graphic-novel-by-matteo-scalera Susbscribe to Inkpulp https://www.youtube.com/@inkpulp Join my patreon, help support the channel - https://www.patreon.com/davengersdirectedition Matteo's Website - https://www.matteoscalera.com/

    1h 31m

  4. 08/12/2025

    Geof Darrow - The Driving Force Behind Shaolin Cowboy, Hard Boiled, and The Matrix

    Comic legend Geof Darrow joins Dave for the Season 5 premiere ahead of the release of Shaolin Cowboy The Beginning of the End Results: 21 Years Of Blood, Sweat & Chainsaws. Uncle Geof reflects on working alongside Jack Kirby and Frank Miller, developing concept art for The Matrix, and introducing Moebius to the work of Katsuhiro Otomo. They talk film, Martial arts, gore, and fantasy; consider the influence of Dark Horse Comics; shudder at the brutal workload of a mangaka; and reveal why George Lucas might be the ultimate fanboy. Join the Patreon for $5 a month: https://www.patreon.com/davengersdirectedition www.westcoastdavengers.com

    1h 55m

  5. 10/11/2025

    X-men Legend Marc Silvestri Brings The Darkness Back To Image Comics

    Comic icon Marc Silvestri joins Dave for a wide-ranging conversation about the pivotal creative moments that shaped his career. From his earliest science fiction influences and the work of legends like Jack Kirby, Bernie Wrightson, Frank Frazetta, and Norman Rockwell, to collaborations with Larry Hama and Chris Claremont. Silvestri discusses his enduring impact on the X-Men & Wolverine , his role in mainstreaming creator ownership through founding Image Comics and Top Cow Productions, mentoring Michael Turner, creating Witchblade and the epic upcoming relaunch of The Darkness. Join the Patreon for $5 a month! https://www.patreon.com/davengersdirectedition https://www.westcoastdavengers.com/direct-edition-podcast https://topcow.com/

    1h 46m

  6. 03/11/2025

    The Direct Edition Guide to Podcasting (100,000 Easy Steps!)

    Dave reflects on 80 episodes of Direct Edition and shares the lessons, tools and methods that he’s picked up along the way. He looks ahead to Japan, reveals the season finale guest and the season 5 premiere guest and shares a healthy dose of gratitude. Support the podcast, join the Patreon :https://www.patreon.com/davengersdirectedition www.directeditionpodcast.com

    1h 2m

  7. 27/10/2025

    Dreams in Ink and Motion: The Art of Jim Woodring

    Jim Woodring (Creator Of Frank) joins Dave to discuss the creative process behind his award winning surrealist comic art and unique personal vision. Jim recalls his early connection to MAD Magazine and Harvey Kurtzman’s grotesque, lyrical style. He reflects on the work of R. Crumb, and the defining influence of Salvador Dalí. They discuss Jim’s time working with Gil Kane and Jack Kirby at Ruby-Spears, the mastery of Dave Stevens, and the origin of Jim’s long standing relationship with Gary Groth and Fantagraphics. https://www.jimwoodring.com/ Join my Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/DavengersDirectEdition WWW.WESTCOASTDAVENGERS.COM

    1h 38m

  8. 20/10/2025

    Kelley Jones Horrific Visions of Bats, Bane, and Dracula

    Artist, writer, and fan Kelley Jones (Batman, Dracula, Deadman, Sandman, Swamp Thing) joins the podcast. Kelley details his time working on the Batman Knightfall Covers in the 90's, culminating in the breaking of Batman, pushing the limits at DC Comics. He discusses DRACULA, his partnership with Matt Wagner, and how he made a monster out of Bane in the 90's. Kelley talks about early horror cinema’s influence on his gothic storytelling, the impact of Bernie Wrightson, Graham Ingels, and Wally Wood, his friendship with Sam Kieth, and the details of his substantial back catalog of original art. Back the Dracula III kickstarter today: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/draculatheimpaler/dracula-book-3?ref=user_menu

    1h 5m
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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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  • Creator
    Dave
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    85
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Dave
  • Show Website
    Direct Edition

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