{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The United States Department of Nerds Podcast","title":"Travis James - Inking Horror & Bringing AHA to Life","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/c4f22b4b\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":6107,"description":"🎙️ Travis James - Inking Horror & Bringing AHA to Life\nIn this episode of The USDN Podcast - Where Indie Comics Come to Life, we sit down with artist and inker Travis James to explore the craft behind one of the most overlooked yet essential roles in comic creation.\nFrom rediscovering his passion for comics later in life to developing a disciplined daily art routine, Travis shares his journey into the world of inking and how it shapes the final look and feel of a story.\nWe also dive into his work on CHK Comics Presents: AHA - A Horror Anthology, including his contributions to the chilling story “Pete’s Meat” and how inking plays a critical role in building tension, atmosphere, and visual storytelling in horror comics.\n🧠 In this episode, we discuss: The role of an inker in comic book production  How line work and shadow impact storytelling  Travis’ path from hobbyist to working artist  The importance of repetition, feedback, and growth  Behind-the-scenes insights into AHA: A Horror Anthology 🔗 Follow Travis James:\nTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@travisjamesinks\nInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/travis.james.inks/\nAll Links: https://lnk.bio/travisjamesinks\n🚀 Support the AHA Kickstarter:\nhttps://www.kickstarter.com/projects/imchrisstall/chk-comics-presents-aha-a-horror-anthology?ref=profile_created&category_id=249\n📦 Support USDN + Protect Your Collection (BCW Supplies):\nShop: https://www.bcwsupplies.com/?acc=usdn\nUse Code: USDNAffiliate disclosure: USDN may earn a commission if you use our link or code.\n🎙️ About The USDN Podcast:\nHosted by The Chairman, The USDN Podcast is a creator-focused media platform spotlighting indie comic creators, crowdfunding campaigns, and the voices shaping the future of independent storytelling.New episodes weekly.\n📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@USDN_Podcast\n🌐 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/USDN_Podcast\n📩 Business / Media Inquiries: thechairman@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}