{"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":"Alim Leggett - The Diary of Sweet Pea #3 Kickstarter Launch Interview","slug":"alim-leggett-the-diary-of-sweet-pea-3-kickstarter-launch-interview","published_at":"2026-03-29T14:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-united-states-department-of-nerds-podcast-6458372/alim-leggett-the-diary-of-sweet-pea-3-kickstarter-launch-interview","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-united-states-department-of-nerds-podcast-6458372","url":"https://share.transistor.fm/s/c05bd260","audio_url":"https://media.transistor.fm/c05bd260/3f2d1135.mp3","summary":"Alim Leggett joins The USDN Podcast to discuss his LIVE Kickstarter campaign for The Diary of Sweet Pea #3 . At the center of the story is Imani Williams, a young girl whose powers are triggered by grief, trauma, and emotional intensity. These abilities manifest subconsciously, acting as both protection and danger as her world expands beyond a personal story into something far more complex. In this episode, we explore: • The emotional foundation of Sweet Pea • How trauma influences storytelling and character design • The progression from issue #1 through #3 • Kickstarter strategy and backer value • Why creator-owned comics matter 🚀 Back the campaign: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/sweetpeacomic/the-diary-of-sweet-pea-1-3 Follow Sweet Pea Comic: https://www.facebook.com/sweetpeacomic https://www.instagram.com/sweetpea_comic/ Follow USDN Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@USDN_Podcast https://linktr.ee/USDN_Podcast 💼 Collector Tip of the Week Protect your collection with BCW Supplies: https://www.bcwsupplies.com/?acc=usdn Use code USDN at checkout 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. 📩 Business / Media Inquiries: thechairman@usdnpodcast.com The USDN Podcast - Where indie comics come to life.","meta_description":"Alim Leggett joins The USDN Podcast to discuss his LIVE Kickstarter campaign for The Diary of Sweet Pea #3 . At the center of the story is Imani Williams,…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2364,"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/alim-leggett-the-diary-of-sweet-pea-3-kickstarter-launch-interview/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/alim-leggett-the-diary-of-sweet-pea-3-kickstarter-launch-interview.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}