{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The United States Department of Nerds Podcast","title":"Ben Lacy Returns: SAMSON #1-3, Alternate History, Revenge & Kickstarter Comics","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/67e9fed0\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3741,"description":"Ben Lacy returns to the USDN Podcast to discuss SAMSON #1-3: Samson Versus The New Reich!, the latest Kickstarter campaign from Biting Comics.\nInspired by real historical events, SAMSON blends alternate history, superhero action, and wartime drama into a unique creator-owned comic universe. During this conversation, Ben shares the real-world history behind the series, the evolution of the Biting Comics universe, his approach to writing complex heroes, and the lessons he's learned from years of crowdfunding independent comics.\nWe also discuss Kickstarter strategy, finishing books before launch, connecting multiple comic series into one shared universe, and what lies ahead for both SAMSON and Biting Comics.\nWhether you're an indie comic fan, aspiring creator, or Kickstarter enthusiast, this episode offers an inside look at the passion, planning, and perseverance behind creator-owned comics.\n📚 Support the Kickstarter:\nhttps://www.kickstarter.com/projects/bitingcomics/samson-1-3-samson-versus-the-new-reich\n🌐 Biting Comics\nhttps://bitingcomics.com\n📘 Facebook\nhttps://www.facebook.com/sharkofwar\n📸 Instagram\nhttps://www.instagram.com/benlacy1/\n🦋 Bluesky\nhttps://bsky.app/profile/blacy1.bsky.social\n🎙️ Subscribe to the USDN Podcast\nhttps://www.youtube.com/@USDN_Podcast\n🌐 USDN Linktree\nhttps://linktr.ee/USDN_Podcast\n📦 Support USDN through BCW Supplies\nhttps://www.bcwsupplies.com/?acc=usdn\nUse Code USDN at checkout.\nWe may earn a commission from qualifying purchases made through our affiliate link.\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}