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Michael Barron & Jack Van Thomme - The Secret Lives of Demon Hunters | Indie Horror Comics
Jun 24, 2026
1h 40m 09s
Sean Wood - The Fog Within #5 and the Next Evolution of His Indie Comic Universe
Jun 16, 2026
1h 31m 18s
Marco Vito Oddo & Victor Costa - Otherkin | Horror, Urban Fantasy & Creator-Owned Comics
Jun 13, 2026
1h 42m 40s
C.E. Massari - The Mafia vs. The Klan, Family History & Historical Noir
Jun 9, 2026
1h 57m 22s
The Write Brothas - Building the 88 Universe
Jun 5, 2026
1h 56m 48s
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| 6/24/26 | ![]() Michael Barron & Jack Van Thomme - The Secret Lives of Demon Hunters | Indie Horror Comics | 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 storytellingSupport 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-comicFollow Michael Barron:https://www.michaelbarronauthor.comMichael Barron on Bluesky:https://bsky.app/profile/barronauthor.bsky.socialFollow Jack Van Thomme:https://www.instagram.com/real_jackvt/Follow USDN:https://linktr.ee/USDN_PodcastBusiness & Media Inquiries: thechairman@usdnpodcast.comThe USDN Podcast - Where Indie Comics Come To Life | 1h 40m 09s | ||||||
| 6/16/26 | ![]() Sean Wood - The Fog Within #5 and the Next Evolution of His Indie Comic Universe | Sean Wood joins The Chairman and the Council of Nerds to discuss The Fog Within, his creator-owned post-apocalyptic comic series that blends science fiction, action, mystery, and time-bending adventure.With The Fog Within #5 launching on Kickstarter, Sean shares the origins of the series, how a simple run through a foggy day sparked the concept, the challenges of building a creator-owned comic universe, and the lessons he's learned from running multiple successful crowdfunding campaigns.The conversation explores worldbuilding, indie publishing, Kickstarter strategy, creator-owned storytelling, and the realities of building an independent comic career one issue at a time.Topics include:• The origins of The Fog Within• Worldbuilding and character creation• Kickstarter crowdfunding• Creator-owned comics• Indie publishing• Writing and storytelling• Building a comic universe• Lessons learned as an independent creator🔗 FOLLOW SEAN WOODKickstarter:https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/sw6157/fog5Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/sean.wood.831677⚡ SUPPORT THE CHANNELLooking for the best comic book supplies in the industry?BCW Supplies:https://www.bcwsupplies.com/?acc=USDNUse Code: USDNWe may earn a commission from qualifying purchases made through our affiliate link at no additional cost to you.🎙️ FOLLOW USDNLinktree:https://linktr.ee/USDN_Podcast📧 Business / Media Inquiries: thechairman@usdnpodcast.comThe USDN Podcast - Where indie comics come to life. | 1h 31m 18s | ||||||
| 6/13/26 | ![]() Marco Vito Oddo & Victor Costa - Otherkin | Horror, Urban Fantasy & Creator-Owned Comics | 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 creatorsIf you're a fan of indie comics, horror comics, creator-owned storytelling, and comic book creation, this episode is for you.FOLLOW MARCO VITO ODDOInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/marcovito.oddo/Substack:https://marcovitooddo.substack.com/FOLLOW VICTOR COSTAInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/victorcosta.art/FOLLOW OTHERKINInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/otherkin.comic/USDN LINKShttps://linktr.ee/usdnpodcastBusiness & Media Inquiries: thechairman@usdnpodcast.comBCW Supplies Affiliate PartnerNeed comic bags, boards, storage boxes, top loaders, comic collecting supplies, or shipping materials?Shop BCW Supplies:https://www.bcwsupplies.com/?acc=USDNAffiliate Code: USDNDisclosure: USDN may earn a small commission from qualifying purchases made through this affiliate link at no additional cost to you. Your support helps us continue spotlighting indie comic creators and producing creator-focused content.The USDN Podcast - Where indie comics come to life. | 1h 42m 40s | ||||||
| 6/9/26 | ![]() C.E. Massari - The Mafia vs. The Klan, Family History & Historical Noir✨ | graphic novelshistorical noir+4 | C.E. Massari | Source Point PressKickstarter+3 | — | C.E. MassariThe Mafia vs. The Klan+5 | BCW SuppliesUSDN | 1h 57m 22s | |
| 6/5/26 | ![]() The Write Brothas - Building the 88 Universe✨ | indie comicscreator-owned sci-fi+4 | Decarlo Tatum Jr.Neil Newman | The Write Brothas EntertainmentUSDN Podcast+4 | Planet Edine | indie comics88 Universe+5 | — | 1h 56m 48s | |
| 6/2/26 | ![]() Ray MacKay & Dan Sehn - Building GWP: Guys With Powers✨ | indie comicscrowdfunding+3 | Dan SehnRay MacKay | Argo ComicsUSDN Podcast+1 | — | indie comicsKickstarter+3 | BCW SuppliesUSDN | 1h 53m 22s | |
| 5/30/26 | ![]() John McLaren of Phantom Ink Comics | ToteMan, Villains Anonymous & Indie Comics✨ | independent comicscomic creation+4 | John McLaren | Phantom Ink ComicsToteMan+3 | — | indie comicscomic creator+5 | BCW SuppliesUSDN | 1h 38m 36s | |
| 5/25/26 | ![]() Jeff Carroll - Why I Love Sci-Fi, Black Speculative Fiction & Hip Hop Horror | USDN Podcast✨ | Black speculative fictionindie comics+5 | Jeff Carroll | USDN PodcastDef Comedy Jam+2 | — | sci-fiindie comics+5 | — | 2h 09m 40s | |
| 5/15/26 | ![]() David Luján - Building Nerida & Creator-Owned Fantasy Comics✨ | indie fantasy comicscreator-owned storytelling+3 | David Luján | USDN PodcastNerida+2 | — | Neridaindie comics+3 | BCW SuppliesUSDN | 1h 28m 55s | |
| 5/10/26 | ![]() Todd Black - Seekers of Science and the Future of STEM Comics✨ | STEM storytelling in comicsEducational indie comics+5 | Todd Black | Seekers of ScienceUSDN Podcast+2 | HurricaneSpace | STEMcomics+6 | — | 1h 16m 03s | |
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| 5/6/26 | ![]() Dionne Waterman - From Actress to Comic Book Muse✨ | indie comicscharacter development+3 | Dionne Waterman | USDN Podcast | — | Dionne Watermanindie comics+3 | — | 1h 09m 43s | |
| 5/4/26 | ![]() Saurabh Bhatia: Building the Future of Indie Comics with Comix.one✨ | indie comicscrowdfunding+3 | Saurabh Bhatia | Comix.oneUSDN Podcast | — | Kickstarterindie comics+4 | BCW SuppliesUSDN | 2h 14m 52s | |
| 5/3/26 | ![]() Parker Newman - City of Demons and Building a 1920s Noir Indie Comic✨ | indie comicsnoir storytelling+3 | Parker Newman | Wise Acre ComicsCity of Demons | Los Angeles | City of DemonsParker Newman+5 | — | 1h 37m 14s | |
| 4/30/26 | ![]() Kevin Davis Interview - Skinshifter Volume 1 & Indie Horror Comics✨ | indie horror comicscreative process+3 | Kevin Davis | KickstarterUSDN Podcast+1 | — | indie comicshorror storytelling+3 | — | 1h 18m 43s | |
| 4/26/26 | ![]() Tom Rasch Interview - Marvel Comics, Black Alpha, and Creator-Owned IP✨ | comic book industrystorytelling+4 | Tom Rasch | Marvel ComicsPunisher+1 | — | Tom RaschMarvel Comics+5 | — | 1h 40m 47s | |
| 4/22/26 | ![]() Artifacts & the Cost of Discovery | Evan Johnston (AHA Finale)✨ | sci-fi horrorindie comics+4 | Evan Johnston | AHAUSDN Podcast+1 | Threlka-5 | AHA Horror Anthologysci-fi horror+4 | BCW SuppliesUSDN | 1h 30m 22s | |
| 4/20/26 | ![]() Bruno Catarino Returns | Space Odyssey, Kickstarter Strategy & Indie Comics✨ | indie comicsstorytelling+4 | Bruno Catarino | USDN PodcastKickstarter+3 | — | indie comicsSpace Odyssey+4 | BCW SuppliesUSDN | 1h 05m 22s | |
| 4/18/26 | ![]() Jasmine Crawshaw Interview | The Hangwoman & AHA Anthology (Episode 6)✨ | gothic horrorsupernatural horror+3 | Jasmine Crawshaw | USDN PodcastThe Hangwoman+1 | — | gothic horrorThe Hangwoman+3 | BCW SuppliesUSDN | 1h 16m 49s | |
| 4/16/26 | ![]() AHA! Episode 5 — The Bearer: Body Horror, Science, and Obsession✨ | body horrorscience+3 | Manoj GedelaLucas McKenzie | USDN PodcastThe Bearer+1 | — | body horrorscience+3 | BCW SuppliesUSDN | 1h 20m 11s | |
| 4/13/26 | ![]() Steve Honeycutt - Escape To Earth #5 & Finishing an Indie Comic Saga✨ | indie comicsstorytelling+4 | Steve Honeycutt | Reptilian MediaKickstarter+1 | — | Escape To Earthindie comics+8 | BCW SuppliesUSDN | 1h 34m 24s | |
| 4/9/26 | ![]() Travis James - Inking Horror & Bringing AHA to Life✨ | inkinghorror comics+3 | Travis James | CHK ComicsUSDN+2 | — | inkinghorror+5 | BCW SuppliesUSDN | 1h 41m 47s | |
| 4/6/26 | ![]() Tony Kapp - HEX THE MOON and the Horror of Online Influence | AHA Anthology✨ | psychological horroronline culture+4 | Tony Kapp | CHK ComicsUSDN Podcast+1 | — | Hex The MoonAHA Anthology+6 | BCW SuppliesUSDN | 57m 34s | |
| 4/5/26 | ![]() Zach Zeman - Building Ghostwood: A Paranormal Indie Comic Universe✨ | indie comicsparanormal investigations+3 | Zach Zeman | GhostwoodUSDN Podcast+3 | — | indie comicparanormal+5 | — | 1h 16m 07s | |
| 4/2/26 | ![]() Duke Electric & Miguel Santiago - AHA! Horror Anthology Episode 2: Too Late to Save Them (Spoilers)✨ | horror anthologypsychological horror+3 | Duke ElectricMiguel Santiago | AHA!USDN Podcast+1 | — | horroranthology+6 | BCW SuppliesCODE | 1h 16m 29s | |
| 3/30/26 | ![]() Alex De Luca - Building Dragon Whisperer & a Steampunk Comic Universe | Alex De Luca - Building Dragon Whisperer & a Steampunk Comic UniverseIn this episode of The USDN Podcast - Where Indie Comics Come to Life, The Chairman sits down with comic creator Alex De Luca.From his early days discovering comics in a small newsstand to breaking into the industry through persistence and passion, Alex shares the full journey behind his career.We explore the creation of Dragon Whisperer, a steampunk fantasy story that flips the traditional dragon narrative by focusing on communication instead of conflict. Alex also dives into:His creative process as a writer and letterer The importance of collaboration in comics The realities of breaking into the comic industry How personal life experiences shape storytelling 🔗 CHECK OUT ALEX DE LUCADragon Whisperer:https://www.red5comics.com/dragon-whispererFallen (Red 5 Comics):https://www.red5comics.com/fallen-1Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/alexbabyblueInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/alexanderbabyblue/Bluesky:https://bsky.app/profile/alexgdeluca.bsky.social📢 SUPPORT USDNSubscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@USDN_Podcast Linktree: https://linktr.ee/USDN_Podcast👍 Like | 💬 Comment | 🔔 Subscribe | 📢 Share🧠 COLLECTOR TIP OF THE WEEKShop BCW Supplies:https://www.bcwsupplies.com/?acc=usdnUse Code: USDN for 10% OFFAffiliate Disclosure: USDN may earn a commission if you use our link or code.📬 BUSINESS / MEDIA INQUIRIESthechairman@usdnpodcast.com | 1h 27m 57s | ||||||
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