{"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":"Michael Barron & Jack Van Thomme - The Secret Lives of Demon Hunters | Indie Horror Comics","slug":"michael-barron-jack-van-thomme-the-secret-lives-of-demon-hunters-indie-horror-comics","published_at":"2026-06-24T14:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-united-states-department-of-nerds-podcast-6458372/michael-barron-jack-van-thomme-the-secret-lives-of-demon-hunters-indie-horror-comics","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-united-states-department-of-nerds-podcast-6458372","url":"https://share.transistor.fm/s/efd6b3cd","audio_url":"https://media.transistor.fm/efd6b3cd/ac35a602.mp3","summary":"Writer Michael Barron and artist Jack Van Thomme join The Chairman on the USDN Podcast to discuss The Secret Lives of Demon Hunters, a supernatural horror comic about marriage, monsters, hidden darkness, and the people who spend their nights hunting demons. In this episode, we talk about slice-of-life horror, the origin of The Secret Lives of Demon Hunters, building a world of demons and possession, horror storytelling in comics, writing satisfying endings, Kickstarter preparation, reward tiers, indie comic promotion, and the reality of launching a creator-owned comic. Ashley and Jordie may look like an ordinary married couple, but behind closed doors and beneath the surface of everyday life, they are fighting something far darker. The Secret Lives of Demon Hunters blends relationship-driven storytelling with supernatural horror, giving readers a grounded emotional core inside a world of demons, shadows, and secrets. Topics include: • The Secret Lives of Demon Hunters • Slice-of-life horror • Horror comics and supernatural storytelling • Demons, possession, and hidden darkness • Writer and artist collaboration • Building a horror world in 24 pages • Writing twists and satisfying endings • Kickstarter comics and crowdfunding • Indie comic promotion • Creator-owned storytelling Support The Secret Lives of Demon Hunters on Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/secret-lives-hunters/the-secret-lives-of-demon-hunters-a-24-page-horror-comic Follow Michael Barron: https://www.michaelbarronauthor.com Michael Barron on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/barronauthor.bsky.social Follow Jack Van Thomme: https://www.instagram.com/real_jackvt/ Follow USDN: https://linktr.ee/USDN_Podcast Business & Media Inquiries: thechairman@usdnpodcast.com The USDN Podcast - Where I…","meta_description":"Writer Michael Barron and artist Jack Van Thomme join The Chairman on the USDN Podcast to discuss The Secret Lives of Demon Hunters, a supernatural horror…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":6009,"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/michael-barron-jack-van-thomme-the-secret-lives-of-demon-hunters-indie-horror-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/michael-barron-jack-van-thomme-the-secret-lives-of-demon-hunters-indie-horror-comics.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}