# Paul Eza - The Olympian #2, Greek Mythology & Building Acorn Comics

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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: 2026-03-18T14:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Welcome to The USDN Podcast - where indie comics come to life. In this episode, host The Chairman sits down with Paul Eza , creator of The Olympian and founder of Acorn Comics. We dive into the origins of The Olympian , a story blending Greek mythology, small-town life, and a reluctant hero chosen by fate . From a mysterious talisman to mythological creatures like a Minotaur and a talking squirrel, this series delivers a fresh take on classic legends. Paul also shares his journey from law to comics, launching Acorn Comics, and what it takes to build a sustainable indie publishing brand through Kickstarter. 🚀 Back The Olympian on Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ezaesq/the-olympian-1-2 🔗 Connect with Paul Eza: Website: http://www.acorncomics.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/acorncomics/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/acorn.comics Threads: https://www.threads.com/@acorncomics Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ezaesq.bsky.social YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AcornComics19 🎙️ New episodes weekly. Real creators. Real stories. Real indie comics.

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