{"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":"Donal Thoms-Cappello - Building the Sci-Fi Universe of POWERSCAPE","slug":"donal-thoms-cappello-building-the-sci-fi-universe-of-powerscape","published_at":"2026-03-22T14:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-united-states-department-of-nerds-podcast-6458372/donal-thoms-cappello-building-the-sci-fi-universe-of-powerscape","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-united-states-department-of-nerds-podcast-6458372","url":"https://share.transistor.fm/s/d34d5d5d","audio_url":"https://media.transistor.fm/d34d5d5d/7c6e4b8c.mp3","summary":"Donal Thoms-Cappello - Building the Sci-Fi Universe of POWERSCAPE In this episode of the USDN Podcast, we sit down with Donal Thoms-Cappello , creator of the sci-fi series POWERSCAPE . Set in the year 2798, POWERSCAPE explores a future where civilization survives within franchise cities powered by limited energy resources and structured around competition. We discuss the origins of the series, its 20-year development, and how themes of sports, philosophy, and societal structure influenced its creation. Donal also shares insights into storytelling, worldbuilding, and the evolving landscape of comics. 🔗 Follow Donal Thoms-Cappello GlobalComix https://globalcomix.com/c/powerscape- Patreon https://patreon.com/powerscape_comic Instagram https://www.instagram.com/powerscape_comic/ BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/powerscapeuniverse.bsky.social Facebook https://www.facebook.com/65DollarFuneral/ 🛒 Collector Tip of the Week Protect and store your comic collection with supplies from BCW Supplies . Use our affiliate link: https://www.bcwsupplies.com/?acc=usdn Use code USDN for 10% off your order. 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. 📺 Subscribe to USDN http://youtube.com/@USDN_Podcast Business / Media Inquiries: thechairman@usdnpodcast.com #usdnpodcast #indiecomics #comicbooks #scifi #scificomics #worldbuilding #creatorowned #kickstartercomics #comiccreator #indiecreators","meta_description":"Donal Thoms-Cappello - Building the Sci-Fi Universe of POWERSCAPE In this episode of the USDN Podcast, we sit down with Donal Thoms-Cappello , creator of…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":4409,"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/donal-thoms-cappello-building-the-sci-fi-universe-of-powerscape/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/donal-thoms-cappello-building-the-sci-fi-universe-of-powerscape.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}