{"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":"Ben Lacy Returns: SAMSON #1-3, Alternate History, Revenge & Kickstarter Comics","slug":"ben-lacy-returns-samson-1-3-alternate-history-revenge-kickstarter-comics","published_at":"2026-07-07T14:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-united-states-department-of-nerds-podcast-6458372/ben-lacy-returns-samson-1-3-alternate-history-revenge-kickstarter-comics","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-united-states-department-of-nerds-podcast-6458372","url":"https://share.transistor.fm/s/67e9fed0","audio_url":"https://media.transistor.fm/67e9fed0/6241bbf7.mp3","summary":"Ben Lacy returns to the USDN Podcast to discuss SAMSON #1-3: Samson Versus The New Reich! , the latest Kickstarter campaign from Biting Comics. Inspired by real historical events, SAMSON blends alternate history, superhero action, and wartime drama into a unique creator-owned comic universe. During this conversation, Ben shares the real-world history behind the series, the evolution of the Biting Comics universe, his approach to writing complex heroes, and the lessons he's learned from years of crowdfunding independent comics. We also discuss Kickstarter strategy, finishing books before launch, connecting multiple comic series into one shared universe, and what lies ahead for both SAMSON and Biting Comics. Whether you're an indie comic fan, aspiring creator, or Kickstarter enthusiast, this episode offers an inside look at the passion, planning, and perseverance behind creator-owned comics. 📚 Support the Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/bitingcomics/samson-1-3-samson-versus-the-new-reich 🌐 Biting Comics https://bitingcomics.com 📘 Facebook https://www.facebook.com/sharkofwar 📸 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/benlacy1/ 🦋 Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/blacy1.bsky.social 🎙️ Subscribe to the USDN Podcast https://www.youtube.com/@USDN_Podcast 🌐 USDN Linktree https://linktr.ee/USDN_Podcast 📦 Support USDN through BCW Supplies https://www.bcwsupplies.com/?acc=usdn Use Code USDN at checkout. We may earn a commission from qualifying purchases made through our affiliate link. The USDN Podcast - Where Indie Comics Come to Life.","meta_description":"Ben Lacy returns to the USDN Podcast to discuss SAMSON #1-3: Samson Versus The New Reich! , the latest Kickstarter campaign from Biting Comics. Inspired b…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3741,"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/ben-lacy-returns-samson-1-3-alternate-history-revenge-kickstarter-comics/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/ben-lacy-returns-samson-1-3-alternate-history-revenge-kickstarter-comics.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}