{"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":"Marco Vito Oddo & Victor Costa - Otherkin | Horror, Urban Fantasy & Creator-Owned Comics","slug":"marco-vito-oddo-victor-costa-otherkin-horror-urban-fantasy-creator-owned-comics","published_at":"2026-06-13T15:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-united-states-department-of-nerds-podcast-6458372/marco-vito-oddo-victor-costa-otherkin-horror-urban-fantasy-creator-owned-comics","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-united-states-department-of-nerds-podcast-6458372","url":"https://share.transistor.fm/s/c5f5204e","audio_url":"https://media.transistor.fm/c5f5204e/b7431a5e.mp3","summary":"How do two creators living in different countries build a creator-owned comic together? In this episode of the USDN Podcast, The Chairman sits down with writer Marco Vito Oddo and artist Victor Costa, the creative team behind OTHERKIN, an indie horror and urban fantasy comic series inspired by works such as Hellboy, Hellblazer, and Swamp Thing. The conversation explores the origins of Otherkin, how the project evolved from an abandoned video game concept into a long-form comic universe, the challenges of independent publishing, and the realities of creating a comic series across continents. Marco and Victor discuss worldbuilding, horror storytelling, character development, writer-artist collaboration, creator-owned comics, comic book influences, and the lessons they've learned while building Otherkin one issue at a time. Topics include: • The origins of Otherkin • Creator-owned comics • Horror and urban fantasy storytelling • Writer and artist collaboration • Building a long-form comic universe • Character creation and worldbuilding • Independent publishing challenges • Physical vs digital comics • The future of Otherkin • Advice for aspiring comic creators If you're a fan of indie comics, horror comics, creator-owned storytelling, and comic book creation, this episode is for you. FOLLOW MARCO VITO ODDO Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marcovito.oddo/ Substack: https://marcovitooddo.substack.com/ FOLLOW VICTOR COSTA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/victorcosta.art/ FOLLOW OTHERKIN Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/otherkin.comic/ USDN LINKS https://linktr.ee/usdnpodcast Business & Media Inquiries: thechairman@usdnpodcast.com BCW Supplies Affiliate Partner Need comic bags, boards, storage boxes, top loaders, comic collecting supplies, or shipping material…","meta_description":"How do two creators living in different countries build a creator-owned comic together? In this episode of the USDN Podcast, The Chairman sits down with w…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":6160,"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/marco-vito-oddo-victor-costa-otherkin-horror-urban-fantasy-creator-owned-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/marco-vito-oddo-victor-costa-otherkin-horror-urban-fantasy-creator-owned-comics.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}