{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The United States Department of Nerds Podcast","title":"The Write Brothas - Building the 88 Universe","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":7008,"description":"The Write Brothas Entertainment joins The Chairman on the USDN Podcast for a deep dive into indie comics, creator-owned sci-fi, worldbuilding, and the ambitious 88 Universe.\nFounded by Decarlo Tatum Jr. and Neil Newman, The Write Brothas Entertainment is built on one powerful belief: “It’s okay to imagine.”In this episode, we discuss the origins of The Write Brothas, their creative partnership, the move from film and television ideas into comics, and the process of building a full indie sci-fi universe from the ground up.\nWe also explore the world of “88,” including Ominus, General Muakuu, the Zowen-Kag, Planet Edine, anime-inspired storytelling, cinematic influences, and the importance of originality in indie comics.\nThis conversation is about more than one comic book. It is about imagination, creator ownership, independent storytelling, and what it takes to build something original when there is no rulebook.\nGuest Links:Instagram:\nhttps://www.instagram.com/writebrothasent?igsh=cHphNTM5dTNweDJv\nWebsite:\nhttp://www.twbstudios.com/\nUSDN Podcast Links:YouTube:\nhttps://www.youtube.com/@USDN_Podcast\nLinktree:\nhttps://linktr.ee/USDN_Podcast\nBusiness / Media Inquiries: thechairman@usdnpodcast.com\nBCW Supplies Affiliate Link:\nhttps://www.bcwsupplies.com/?acc=usdn\nUse Coupon Code: USDN\nAffiliate Disclosure:\nUSDN may earn a small commission if you use our affiliate link or code. This helps support the show at no extra cost to you.\nThe USDN Podcast - Where Indie Comics Come to Life.","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/jK77dc0vRU6rdQe3lGzQeHxWXmC-iqPIYcsRvu3WnRw/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8xMDE0/NzI5MzBlZGRiOGQ2/MzFlNGI2NzJiMzc2/MTczOC5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}