{"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":"Parker Newman - City of Demons and Building a 1920s Noir Indie Comic","slug":"parker-newman-city-of-demons-and-building-a-1920s-noir-indie-comic","published_at":"2026-05-03T14:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-united-states-department-of-nerds-podcast-6458372/parker-newman-city-of-demons-and-building-a-1920s-noir-indie-comic","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-united-states-department-of-nerds-podcast-6458372","url":"https://share.transistor.fm/s/de98bc53","audio_url":"https://media.transistor.fm/de98bc53/6047adae.mp3","summary":"Parker Newman joins the USDN Podcast to discuss City of Demons , a 12-part indie noir comic set in 1920s Los Angeles and published by Wise Acre Comics. In this episode, Parker shares his journey into comics, from early inspiration to navigating the realities of indie publishing. We dive into how City of Demons evolved from a screenplay into a full comic series, the challenges of breaking into the industry, and the impact of distribution issues on independent creators. This conversation explores the realities behind indie comics — including rejection, persistence, and building a creator-owned project from the ground up. 👤 ABOUT PARKER NEWMAN: Parker Newman is the creator of City of Demons , a 12-part noir miniseries set in 1920s Los Angeles and published by Wise Acre Comics. His work blends classic noir storytelling with modern indie comic sensibilities. 👤 FOLLOW CITY OF DEMONS: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cityofdemons_comic 📺 WATCH & FOLLOW USDN: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@USDN_Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/usdn_podcast Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/usdepartmentofnerds Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/usdnpodcast Threads: https://www.threads.com/@usdn_podcast Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/usdn-chairman.bsky.social 🎯 ABOUT USDN PODCAST: Featuring cinematic, in-depth conversations with indie creators building the future of comics. 📩 BUSINESS / MEDIA INQUIRIES: thechairman@usdnpodcast.com 🧠 COLLECTOR TIP OF THE WEEK: Protect 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 affiliate link or code. This helps support the show at no extra cost to you. 🎙️ The USDN Podcast - Where Indie…","meta_description":"Parker Newman joins the USDN Podcast to discuss City of Demons , a 12-part indie noir comic set in 1920s Los Angeles and published by Wise Acre Comics. In…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":5834,"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/parker-newman-city-of-demons-and-building-a-1920s-noir-indie-comic/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/parker-newman-city-of-demons-and-building-a-1920s-noir-indie-comic.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}