{"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":"Len Mihalovich - Lenovations Press, Section 12 & Building Indie Comics That Last","slug":"len-mihalovich-lenovations-press-section-12-building-indie-comics-that-last","published_at":"2026-03-23T14:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-united-states-department-of-nerds-podcast-6458372/len-mihalovich-lenovations-press-section-12-building-indie-comics-that-last","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-united-states-department-of-nerds-podcast-6458372","url":"https://share.transistor.fm/s/28c84a4d","audio_url":"https://media.transistor.fm/28c84a4d/82476472.mp3","summary":"Len Mihalovich, creator and publisher behind Lenovations Press, joins the USDN Podcast to discuss building a lasting indie comics universe across decades. From the 1990s indie comic boom to today’s creator-driven landscape, Len shares his journey from rejection letters and early publishing struggles to launching Section 12 and establishing a boutique publishing model focused on quality and longevity. We explore: • Breaking into comics in the 90s • Indie publishing challenges and distribution collapse • The evolution of Section 12 • Building Lenovations Press • Creating comics beyond Kickstarter • Sustaining a long-term indie publishing vision This episode is a deep dive into persistence, storytelling, and what it really takes to build something that lasts in indie comics. 🔗 FOLLOW LENOVATIONS PRESS 🌐 Website: http://www.lenovationspress.com 📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lenovations 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lenovationspress/ 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LenovationsPress/ 💰 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lenovationspress 🧰 COLLECTOR TIP OF THE WEEK (USDN) Protect, store, and upgrade your comic collection with BCW Supplies. 🛒 https://www.bcwsupplies.com/?acc=usdn 💸 Use code: USDN for 10% off Affiliate Disclosure: USDN may earn a small commission if you use our link or code. This helps support the show at no extra cost to you. 📢 ABOUT USDN PODCAST The USDN Podcast is a creator-focused media platform dedicated to indie comics, crowdfunding, and the people shaping the future of storytelling. 🎙️ Hosted by The Chairman 📅 New episodes weekly Business / Media Inquiries: thechairman@usdnpodcast.com","meta_description":"Len Mihalovich, creator and publisher behind Lenovations Press, joins the USDN Podcast to discuss building a lasting indie comics universe across decades.…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":4345,"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/len-mihalovich-lenovations-press-section-12-building-indie-comics-that-last/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/len-mihalovich-lenovations-press-section-12-building-indie-comics-that-last.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}