Tag: Dan Castellenata

• May 20, 2025American Splendor, Harvey Pekar, Josh Neufeld

  Harvey’s Radio Commentaries

  Starting in 1999, Harvey contributed short commentaries to the local public radio station WKSU. Topics included his feelings on turning 60, speeding tickets, Veterans Day, his appearances on David Letterman —and […]

• October 14, 2019American Splendor, Dean Haspiel, Episodes, Harvey Pekar, Josh Neufeld

  AS 28: Who is Harvey Pekar?

  American Splendor scene #28 (1:28:12 to 1:31:12) — In one continuous take, Harvey wanders through a dreamscape, musing about his name, the telephone book, and other Harvey Pekars.
  

• September 2, 2019American Splendor, Dean Haspiel, Episodes, Harvey Pekar, Interviews, Josh Neufeld, Joyce Brabner

  AS 22: Delusions of Grandeur (with Whitney Matheson and Eytan Mirsky)

  American Splendor scene #22 (56:33 to 1:02:31) — “Westward Ho!” Harvey & Joyce travel to L.A. to see American Splendor: The Play. Things are finally breaking Harvey’s way. But his ascendancy is complicated by Joyce’s emotional struggles. She wants… a family. Guest Whitney Matheson returns! And this episode features an interview with singer-songwriter Eytan Mirsky, who appears and sings in the film.