The United States Department of Nerds Podcast

SaGia: Building an Anime-Inspired Indie World with Arnézia “wimbearn” Wimberly On this episode of the USDN Podcast , The Chairman is joined by Arnézia “wimbearn” Wimberly , creator of SaGia , an anime-inspired indie sci-fi fantasy series blending dragons, fallen gods, alien races, and mythic relics into a bold original universe. Influenced by Akira Toriyama and Ken Sugimori , SaGia explores the fa...

Lighting the Shadows of Heroism: Dark City Comics & E.P.I.C Explained In this episode of The United States Department of Nerds , The Chairman sits down with Lonnie Lowe Jr (Lo) — creator and founder of Dark City Comics — to shine a light on E.P.I.C (Earth’s Protector in Crisis) and the philosophy behind Lighting the Shadows of Heroism . Dark City Comics is building a universe where grit meets...

JUNKET: Hidden Worlds Revealed — Building Myth, Meaning & Indie Worlds with Ray Reynet On this episode of The USDN Podcast , we’re joined by Ray Reynet — independent comic creator, writer, illustrator, animator, and founder of Farlook Studios . Ray is the creator of JUNKET: Hidden Worlds Revealed , a creator-owned comic series that blends mythology, faith, adventure, and bold cartooning with t...

🎙️ USDN INTERVIEW: Alim Leggett — Every Panel Counts: Building The Diary of Sweet Pea Hello there — I’m The Chairman , and this is The United States Department of Nerds , where indie comics come to life. This week, the council sits down with Alim Leggett , the creator, writer, and art director behind The Diary of Sweet Pea . In a powerful and introspective conversation, Alim unpacks his creative p...

LAST GEN: The Rise of a New Superhero Generation In this episode of The United States Department of Nerds , The Chairman is joined by Matt Jasso and Ray MacKay to discuss LAST GEN , a bold new superhero team rising out of The Remnant Universe . The conversation explores legacy, pressure, and identity as a new generation of heroes steps out of the shadow of icons like Atoman and Atomic Thunderbolt....

In this episode of The United States Department of Nerds , The Chairman welcomes Nathan Rouse , aka Mr. Unchainedunlimited , creator of JUPITERMAN and the ambitious shared universe known as The Idolverse . Nathan joins the Council of Nerds to discuss his journey as a creator, the importance of inclusive representation in comics, and why JUPITERMAN — an Indigenous Native American tribal hero — was...

🎙️ From Art to Darkness: Lloyd Cheatham on Brother To The Night This episode of The United States Department of Nerds features artist and self-publishing creator Lloyd Cheatham , the force behind Cheat Designs and AngryArtist74 . Lloyd joins The Chairman to discuss his creative journey, using art as emotional expression, and the creation of his self-published indie comic Brother To The Night — a s...

Walking Dead with Superhumans: The World of Flamevolt with Bruno Catarino In this episode of The United States Department of Nerds , the Chairman welcomes back comic creator Bruno Catarino to talk about his latest project, Flamevolt Issue #1 — a brutal, cinematic indie comic described as The Walking Dead with superhumans . Bruno dives into the inspiration behind Flamevolt, how his previous project...

🎙️ USDN Podcast Interview: Michael J. Williams Writing Balance, Editing Power & Building Indie Comics That Last On this episode of The USDN Podcast — Where Indie Comics Come to Life , we’re joined by Michael J. Williams , comic writer, editor, screenwriter, and Editor-in-Chief at Inked Studios. Michael has worked with Advent Comics, Grok Comics, Champion Comics, Alter Ego Arts, Super Serious C...

Six Fifteen Comics: Creating Black Heroes, Culture, and Community On this episode of The USDN Podcast — Where Indie Comics Come to Life , we’re joined by Malcolm McFadden , creator and writer of Six Fifteen Comics , to talk independent comics, creative inspiration, and his latest Kickstarter project The King’s Domain #1–2 . Malcolm is a hip hop artist, writer, and audio engineer from Annapolis, Ma...

🎙️ USDN PODCAST INTERVIEW — MARK BERTON Into the Heart of the Unknown: Cryptid Horror, Conspiracies & AROUGHCOUNE Author and former journalist Mark Berton joins the United States Department of Nerds Podcast to discuss Aroughcoune , a chilling cryptid horror novel that blends secret government experimentation, survival horror, Indigenous folklore, and ethical consequences rooted in reality. Set...

🎙️ Indie Comics Spotlight: Evan Quiring Talks Murder City Devil & Lucha Mystery | USDN Podcast In this episode of the USDN Podcast , The Chairman sits down with Evan Quiring , creator of Murder City Devil and Lucha Mystery , to talk noir horror, masked mythology, and over 20 years of grinding in indie comics. From Winnipeg, Manitoba to working with publishers like Antarctic Press, Dynamite, Ma...

🎙️ USDN PODCAST — Indie Comic Spotlight: Grinding Against The Marrow w/ Snake | USDN Podcast Interview Creator of Grinding Against The Marrow “In every town, there’s a darkness people pretend not to see. A walkway they don’t walk down. A story they’re too afraid to hear. But sometimes… a storyteller shows up who’s willing to drag that story into the light.” This episode of the USDN Podcast feature...

Quickwire Creator Matthew Jasso Talks Phantom Hawk, Apogee Comics & Indie Superheroes | USDN Podcast ⚡🦅 THIS WEEK ON THE USDN PODCAST We sit down with Matthew Jasso , the mind behind the lightning-charged comedy of Quickwire and the shadow-soaked vengeance of Phantom Hawk Resolute from Apogee Comics . From reckless speedsters to brutal vigilantes, Jasso’s storytelling proves that indie comic...

HEAVY METAL WORLDS & MUTANT WARLORDS — Jason Lenox on Lords of the Cosmos #5 Enter the cyber-fantasy wasteland of Lords of the Cosmos #5 , where mutant warlords, mythic warriors, biomechanical nightmares, and 80s-infused chaos collide. The Chairman sits down with creator and illustrator Jason Lenox to explore the origins of the series, the new arcs introduced in Issue #5, the explosive war on...

🎙️ USDN Podcast — “Horror Unbound” feat. Francisco Hnilo (@fah_draws) The Chairman returns with another deep-cut dive into the world of modern horror comics — from Boom Studios nightmares to Image Comics psychological terrors. Artist & storyteller Francisco Hnilo joins the Council to break down the books redefining fear in the 21st century. 🔥 Topics Covered: • Boom Studios’ domination of mode...

ATRIUM #1 — Inside the High-Stakes Thriller | Steve Bynoe Interview | Comix Asylum x USDN Podcast In this episode of the USDN Podcast, The Chairman sits down with Steve Bynoe — writer, educator, Editorial Director at Comix Asylum, and co-creator of the action-suspense thriller ATRIUM #1. ATRIUM marks Comix Asylum’s transition from covering comics to creating them, delivering a high-stakes, cinemat...

🎙️ USDN Podcast Interview — “SUPER CRAZY & A LITTLE WEIRD: Enter the World of N-Bolt” Guest: James R Demery : Cartoonist / Illustrator Host: The Chairman — USDN Podcast Step into a world where imagination crackles with energy. In this episode, we sit down with James R Demery , the creator behind the electrifying, hyper-kinetic indie comic N-Bolt — a universe that’s super crazy, a little weird,...

🎙️ Horror-Holiday Launch: A VERY CARMILLA CHRISTMAS CAROL — Clay Adams & D.E. Schrader Interview Snow falls… a candle flickers… and Carmilla rises again. In this late-night horror-holiday special, the USDN Podcast welcomes Clay Adams : Co-Writer/Letterer and D.E. Schrader : Co-Writer/Filmmaker for the launch of their wicked new gothic one-shot: 🎄 A VERY CARMILLA CHRISTMAS CAROL A sexy, spooky...

🎙️ USDN Podcast Interview — Giuseppe “Sabè” Di Stefano | Shockheaded Peter Vol. 2 | Indie Comics | Artist Spotlight Step inside the creative world of Giuseppe “Sabè” Di Stefano , the dynamic Italian illustrator bringing haunting beauty, surreal atmosphere, and bold visual storytelling to the indie comic scene. In this USDN Podcast interview, The Chairman dives deep into Sabè’s artistic journey, hi...

🎙️ USDN Podcast Interview — “GENERAL WASHINGTON & THE LIBERTY TREE #1” Guest: John Luzar — Writer/Creator Originally streamed: Thursday, November 13 @ 7PM EST 🔥 ABOUT THIS EPISODE What happens when a symbol becomes a battleground? In this USDN Podcast interview, we dive deep into the new Kickstarter comic General Washington & The Liberty Tree #1 , a bold and provocative superhero story th...

🎙️ USDN Podcast LIVE from Cape Con! The Chairman and the Council of Nerds hit the convention floor for USDN’s first-ever live panel!   Recorded live in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, this episode brings unfiltered energy and community spirit as the team dives into indie comics, TMNT nostalgia, and the storytelling roots of wrestling. Now streaming on all podcast platforms. Follow and connect: IG: @usdn...

🎙️ USDN Podcast Interview: “POWERSCAPE — The Game That Rules the Future” Guest: Donal Thoms-Cappello (Writer | Creator) Runtime: ~60 minutes Tone: Futuristic | Philosophical | Sci-Fi Spectacle In the 28th century, survival means winning the game. Join The Chairman of The United States Department of Nerds (USDN) for a deep dive with Donal Thoms-Cappello , creator of the visionary sci-fi saga POWERS...

🎙️ USDN Podcast Interview: “ZombieCON Vol. 1 — Cosplay, Carnage & Con Culture” Guests: Kyle Valle (Director & Co-Writer), Erin Áine (Lead Actor & Co-Writer) Welcome to the United States Department of Nerds, where fandom meets the apocalypse. This week, The Chairman sits down with Kyle Valle and Erin Áine — the creative forces behind 🧟‍♀️ ZombieCON Vol. 1, a blood-splattered love lette...

🎙️ USDN Podcast: “Memoirs of the Morbid: The Orange Edition” — An Evening with Grant Lankard & The Ghoulmaster Step inside the crypt with The Chairman of The United States Department of Nerds (USDN Podcast) as he sits down with Grant Lankard, creator of Beowulf, League of Cryptids, and the haunting horror anthology Memoirs of the Morbid. This episode dives deep into The Orange Edition — the la...