{"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":"Bruno Catarino Returns | Crimson Bay #2","slug":"bruno-catarino-returns-crimson-bay-2","published_at":"2026-07-02T14:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-united-states-department-of-nerds-podcast-6458372/bruno-catarino-returns-crimson-bay-2","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-united-states-department-of-nerds-podcast-6458372","url":"https://share.transistor.fm/s/34d1f1e4","audio_url":"https://media.transistor.fm/34d1f1e4/8462b93a.mp3","summary":"Bruno Catarino returns to the USDN Podcast to discuss Crimson Bay Issue #2, the latest installment in his creator-owned martial arts comic series inspired by classic fighting games, action cinema, and crime dramas. In this episode, Bruno shares how Crimson Bay has evolved since its debut, the importance of balancing action with character development, building an original comic universe, collaborating with artist Samuel Donato, and the lessons he's learned through crowdfunding on Kickstarter. We also explore the challenges of launching original intellectual property, the opportunities presented by public domain characters, convention pitching, and what the future holds for Crimson Bay and Bruno's growing catalog of creator-owned comics. If you're passionate about indie comics, comic book writing, Kickstarter campaigns, martial arts storytelling, or creator-owned publishing, this episode is packed with practical insights and behind-the-scenes discussion from an experienced independent creator. Support Crimson Bay Issue #2 Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/redwulfcomics/crimson-bay-1-2-fatalfury-action-cobrakai-character-drama Follow Bruno Catarino: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/brunocatarino.bsky.social Connect with USDN 🌐 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/USDN_Podcast 📧 Business Inquiries: thechairman@usdnpodcast.com Support USDN 🛒 BCW Supplies Affiliate Link https://www.bcwsupplies.com/?acc=usdn Use Code: USDN We may earn a commission from qualifying purchases made through our affiliate links. The USDN Podcast - Where Indie Comics Come to Life.","meta_description":"Bruno Catarino returns to the USDN Podcast to discuss Crimson Bay Issue #2, the latest installment in his creator-owned martial arts comic series inspired…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2874,"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/bruno-catarino-returns-crimson-bay-2/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/bruno-catarino-returns-crimson-bay-2.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}