{"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":"Frank Goodie - Building AshVeil Comics & Thelbe Jack: Seeds of Ruin","slug":"frank-goodie-building-ashveil-comics-thelbe-jack-seeds-of-ruin","published_at":"2026-07-19T14:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-united-states-department-of-nerds-podcast-6458372/frank-goodie-building-ashveil-comics-thelbe-jack-seeds-of-ruin","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-united-states-department-of-nerds-podcast-6458372","url":"https://share.transistor.fm/s/0ba8ede8","audio_url":"https://media.transistor.fm/0ba8ede8/f2b16b77.mp3","summary":"Building an Indie Fantasy Universe One Comic at a Time | Frank Goodie Every fantasy world begins with a single idea. This week on The USDN Podcast – Where Indie Comics Come to Life , The Chairman sits down with Frank Goodie, founder of AshVeil Comics and creator of Thelbe Jack: Seeds of Ruin . Together they discuss: • Building an original fantasy universe • Creating compelling characters and lore • Turning ideas into published comics • Lessons learned from Kickstarter • Balancing comic creation with a full-time career • Long-term planning for an interconnected comic universe • Advice for aspiring indie comic creators Whether you're a fantasy fan, comic creator, or someone dreaming of publishing your own stories, this episode offers an inside look at what it takes to build a world from the ground up. Follow Frank Goodie 🌐 https://ashveilcomics.com 📚 GlobalComix https://globalcomix.com Subscribe to the USDN Podcast 🎙 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@USDN_Podcast 🌐 All Links https://linktr.ee/USDN_Podcast 📧 Business & Media Inquiries: thechairman@usdnpodcast.com 📚 Support the Channel BCW Supplies Affiliate https://www.bcwsupplies.com/?acc=USDN Use Code: USDN to save 10% on your order. Affiliate Disclosure: USDN may earn a small commission if you use our affiliate link or discount code. This helps support the channel at no additional cost to you. The USDN Podcast - Where Indie Comics Come to Life.","meta_description":"Building an Indie Fantasy Universe One Comic at a Time | Frank Goodie Every fantasy world begins with a single idea. This week on The USDN Podcast – Where…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3688,"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/frank-goodie-building-ashveil-comics-thelbe-jack-seeds-of-ruin/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/frank-goodie-building-ashveil-comics-thelbe-jack-seeds-of-ruin.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}