{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The United States Department of Nerds Podcast","title":"Alex De Luca - Building Dragon Whisperer & a Steampunk Comic Universe","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/917b29e7\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":5277,"description":"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","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}