{"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":"Collin McLamore - Building the Skyline Universe & Launching Skyline Comics","slug":"collin-mclamore-building-the-skyline-universe-launching-skyline-comics","published_at":"2026-03-15T14:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-united-states-department-of-nerds-podcast-6458372/collin-mclamore-building-the-skyline-universe-launching-skyline-comics","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-united-states-department-of-nerds-podcast-6458372","url":"https://share.transistor.fm/s/3487fd5b","audio_url":"https://media.transistor.fm/3487fd5b/ecdba5f3.mp3","summary":"On this episode of The USDN Podcast , The Chairman sits down with Collin McLamore , creator of Skyline Comics and the growing Skyline Universe . Collin discusses the origins of his flagship character Outline , the personal and grounded themes shaping his first series, and what it means to start building a creator-owned comic universe at a young age. The conversation also explores the realities of indie comics, the challenge of marketing through social media, and the long-term vision for Skyline Comics. If you enjoy discovering new indie comic creators and hearing the stories behind the books, this is an episode you won’t want to miss. Follow Skyline Comics: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@skylinecomics Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officialskylinecomics YouTube: https://youtube.com/@skyline-comics Collector Tip of the Week: Protect your comics with BCW Supplies using the USDN affiliate link: 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.","meta_description":"On this episode of The USDN Podcast , The Chairman sits down with Collin McLamore , creator of Skyline Comics and the growing Skyline Universe . Collin di…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2894,"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/collin-mclamore-building-the-skyline-universe-launching-skyline-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/collin-mclamore-building-the-skyline-universe-launching-skyline-comics.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}