{"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 Universe\n\nIn this episode of The USDN Podcast - Where Indie Comics Come to Life, The Chairman sits down with comic creator Alex De Luca.\nFrom 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.\n\nWe explore the creation of Dragon Whisperer, a steampunk fantasy story that flips the traditional dragon narrative by focusing on communication instead of conflict. \n\nAlex also dives into:\nHis creative process as a writer and letterer \nThe importance of collaboration in comics \nThe realities of breaking into the comic industry \nHow personal life experiences shape storytelling \n🔗 CHECK OUT ALEX DE LUCA\nDragon Whisperer:\nhttps://www.red5comics.com/dragon-whisperer\nFallen (Red 5 Comics):\nhttps://www.red5comics.com/fallen-1\nFacebook:\nhttps://www.facebook.com/alexbabyblue\nInstagram:\nhttps://www.instagram.com/alexanderbabyblue/\nBluesky:\nhttps://bsky.app/profile/alexgdeluca.bsky.social\n\n📢 SUPPORT USDN\nSubscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@USDN_Podcast\n Linktree: https://linktr.ee/USDN_Podcast\n👍 Like | 💬 Comment | 🔔 Subscribe | 📢 Share\n\n🧠 COLLECTOR TIP OF THE WEEK\nShop BCW Supplies:\nhttps://www.bcwsupplies.com/?acc=usdn\nUse Code: USDN for 10% OFF\n\nAffiliate Disclosure: USDN may earn a commission if you use our link or code.\n\n📬 BUSINESS / MEDIA INQUIRIES\nthechairman@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}