# Jeff Carroll - Why I Love Sci-Fi, Black Speculative Fiction & Hip Hop Horror | USDN Podcast

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Podcast: [The United States Department of Nerds Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-united-states-department-of-nerds-podcast-6458372)
Published: 2026-05-25T15:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Sci-fi author, filmmaker, comic creator, and Hip Hop Horror pioneer Jeff Carroll joins The USDN Podcast for a deep conversation about Black speculative fiction, indie comics, Afrofuturism, Hip Hop culture, horror, AI, filmmaking, and the future of storytelling. Inspired by his documentary Why I Love Sci-Fi , Jeff discusses why imagination matters, how science fiction shapes culture, and why indie comics provide creative freedom that Hollywood often cannot. Topics include: Black sci-fi and Afrofuturism Indie comics & creator-owned storytelling Hip Hop horror AI and speculative fiction Comic culture & filmmaking Def Comedy Jam and entertainment history Why science fiction matters This episode explores creator-owned comics, Black sci-fi, speculative storytelling, comic culture, and the future of independent creativity. If you love indie comics, science fiction, horror, Afrofuturism, worldbuilding, creator interviews, or speculative fiction — this episode is for you. 🎥 Subscribe to USDN: https://www.youtube.com/@USDN_Podcast 🎬 Watch “Why I Love Sci-Fi”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BJaWn46r69w 📸 Follow Jeff Carroll: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachyojeff Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CoachYoJeff 🌐 Follow USDN: https://linktr.ee/USDN_Podcast 🛒 Support USDN Through Our BCW Affiliate Link: https://www.bcwsupplies.com/?acc=usdn Use Code: USDN for 10% OFF your order. Affiliate Disclosure: USDN may earn a small commission if you use our affiliate link or code. This helps support the show at no extra cost to you. The USDN Podcast - Where Indie Comics Come to Life.

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