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The United States Department of Nerds Podcast

The United States Department of Nerds Podcast

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.

USDN_Chairman · Datfeelin Podcast Network

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Show overview

The United States Department of Nerds Podcast has been publishing since 2023, and across the 3 years since has built a catalogue of 143 episodes, alongside 9 trailers or bonus episodes. That works out to roughly 200 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.

Episodes typically run an hour to ninety minutes — most land between 1h 4m and 1h 39m — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. It is catalogued as a EN-language Arts show.

The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 3 days ago, with 83 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2026, with 83 episodes published. Published by Datfeelin Podcast Network.

Episodes
143
Running
2023–2026 · 3y
Median length
1h 22m
Cadence
Weekly

From the publisher

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.

Latest Episodes

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Nate McGary-Myers | Predation: An Indie Sci-Fi Comic Universe

Nov 4, 202649 min

Frank Goodie Returns | Thelbe Jack #3, Fall of Eldenwood & AshVeil Comics

Nov 3, 202650 min

Inside the House of Wise | Frederick Littles & the Indie Comic Creators Behind the Collective

Nov 2, 20261h 45m

Blake McCarthy | TERRITORY: Where Kaiju Become Gods - Source Point Press

Oct 26, 202653 min

Shockheaded Peter: The Final Chapter | E.B. Kogan, Jessica Silvetti & Sabè

Oct 12, 20261h 3m

Russell Berger Returns - Celebrating 50 Episodes of A Knight’s Title & Souls of the Dying Star

Oct 8, 202649 min

The Last Saijin: Thomas Skelton on Comics, Manga, Music & Cosmic Mythology

Sep 28, 202640 min

Michael Tivey: Designing Worlds Across Comics, Wrestling & Entertainment

Sep 21, 20261h 13m

Tommy Huls on Kingsville, World at War Comics, and Supporting Indie Creators

Sep 9, 20261h 51m

Styles & Nicky - The Plague Returns: Behind the Scenes at Lucky Devil

Sep 7, 202650 min

Jim Whiting - Margo Intergalactic Trash Collector: Apocalypse in Pink

Sep 6, 20261h 15m

Stephen Kok on TRANSHUMAN Vol. 4: Betrayal, Human Augmentation & Indie Comics

Aug 31, 20261h 47m

Building the Future of Indie Comics with Christopher Reda of Critical Entertainment

Aug 24, 20261h 11m

E.P.I.C. #2: Arise Alphas - Building the Dark City Universe with Lo Plater

Aug 21, 20261h 21m

Bobby Campbell - Bringing Tales of the Illuminatus to Comics

Aug 16, 20261h 21m

Jesse Wolfe - The Legend of Kyyden #2 & Building an Original Fantasy Universe

Aug 10, 202654 min

W. Frank Walk - Hellstones #1: Into the Fray

Aug 4, 20261h 2m

Joe Kazmer & Jarrod Burris | Collision Force #2

Jul 30, 20261h 13m

Frederick Littles - Building Wise Acre Comics & the Reality of Independent Publishing

Jul 21, 20261h 29m

JaVon O. Stokes - STRONG #1 and the Power Beyond Superheroes

Jul 20, 20261h 0m
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