{"podcast":{"title":"The United States Department of Nerds Podcast","slug":"the-united-states-department-of-nerds-podcast-6458372","podcast_index_feed_id":6458372,"rss_url":"https://feeds.transistor.fm/the-united-states-department-of-nerds-podcast","website_url":null,"image_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/3uR7wzHPN4OuGqAXjlJP-WKXevDcYxp6TefwvEFCYkI/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8xMDE0/NzI5MzBlZGRiOGQ2/MzFlNGI2NzJiMzc2/MTczOC5wbmc.jpg","author":"Datfeelin Podcast Network","episode_count":126,"summary":"USDN Podcast is a cinematic indie comics interview series hosted by the USDN_Chairman and the Council of Nerds spotlighting the creators, storytellers, and worldbuilders shaping the future of independent comics. Each episode dives beyond headlines into the real journeys behind the books from Kickstarter launches and creative struggles to the philosophies driving today’s indie storytelling movement. This isn’t about rumors or recycled news. It’s about the people creating the worlds. Through in-depth conversations, creator spotlights, and crowdfunding discussions, USDN explores: • The rise of indie comics • The business of crowdfunding • The art of worldbuilding • The realities of independent storytelling USDN is where indie comics come to life for the fans, by the creators, and powered by the community.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-31T02:20:16.542664+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-united-states-department-of-nerds-podcast-6458372"},"episode":{"title":"Alex De Luca - Building Dragon Whisperer & a Steampunk Comic Universe","slug":"alex-de-luca-building-dragon-whisperer-a-steampunk-comic-universe","published_at":"2026-03-30T14:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-united-states-department-of-nerds-podcast-6458372/alex-de-luca-building-dragon-whisperer-a-steampunk-comic-universe","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-united-states-department-of-nerds-podcast-6458372","url":"https://share.transistor.fm/s/917b29e7","audio_url":"https://media.transistor.fm/917b29e7/7af3210d.mp3","summary":"Alex De Luca - Building Dragon Whisperer & a Steampunk Comic Universe In this episode of The USDN Podcast - Where Indie Comics Come to Life , The Chairman sits down with comic creator Alex De Luca. From his early days discovering comics in a small newsstand to breaking into the industry through persistence and passion, Alex shares the full journey behind his career. We explore the creation of Dragon Whisperer , a steampunk fantasy story that flips the traditional dragon narrative by focusing on communication instead of conflict. Alex also dives into: His creative process as a writer and letterer The importance of collaboration in comics The realities of breaking into the comic industry How personal life experiences shape storytelling 🔗 CHECK OUT ALEX DE LUCA Dragon Whisperer: https://www.red5comics.com/dragon-whisperer Fallen (Red 5 Comics): https://www.red5comics.com/fallen-1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alexbabyblue Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexanderbabyblue/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/alexgdeluca.bsky.social 📢 SUPPORT USDN Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@USDN_Podcast Linktree: https://linktr.ee/USDN_Podcast 👍 Like | 💬 Comment | 🔔 Subscribe | 📢 Share 🧠 COLLECTOR TIP OF THE WEEK Shop BCW Supplies: https://www.bcwsupplies.com/?acc=usdn Use Code: USDN for 10% OFF Affiliate Disclosure: USDN may earn a commission if you use our link or code. 📬 BUSINESS / MEDIA INQUIRIES thechairman@usdnpodcast.com","meta_description":"Alex De Luca - Building Dragon Whisperer & a Steampunk Comic Universe In this episode of The USDN Podcast - Where Indie Comics Come to Life , The Chai…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":5277,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-united-states-department-of-nerds-podcast-6458372/episodes/alex-de-luca-building-dragon-whisperer-a-steampunk-comic-universe/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-united-states-department-of-nerds-podcast-6458372/alex-de-luca-building-dragon-whisperer-a-steampunk-comic-universe.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}