{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The United States Department of Nerds Podcast","title":"Kyle Valle & Erin Áine | Autonomous, Indie Horror & The Rise of Micro Horror","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/d209bee9\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":6827,"description":"Kyle Valle and Erin Áine return to the USDN Podcast to discuss Autonomous, the innovative indie horror series helping launch Screamify's new Micro Horror format.\nAfter first joining the USDN Podcast in December 2025 to discuss ZombieCON Volume 1, Kyle and Erin return to the Council to share the journey behind their latest project. We explore the evolution of Big Squid Productions, independent horror filmmaking, vertical storytelling, production challenges, working with Screamify, and what it takes to create original horror outside the traditional studio system.\nWhether you're an independent filmmaker, horror fan, or creator looking for inspiration, this episode offers an honest behind-the-scenes look at bringing ambitious ideas to life with passion, creativity, and determination.\nTopics Covered• Autonomous\n• Screamify Micro Horror\n• Independent Horror Filmmaking\n• Vertical Storytelling\n• Big Squid Productions\n• Behind-the-Scenes Production Stories\n• Independent Film Distribution\n• ZombieCON and Returning to USDN\n• The Future of Horror Storytelling\nFollow Kyle Valle & Erin Áine:\nZombieCON\nInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/zombieconmovie/\nFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/zombieconmovie/\nBig Squid Productions\nInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/bigsquidfilms/\nKyle Valle\nInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kykyv71/\nErin Áine\nInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/erin_aine/\nInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mewnownews/\nSupport USDN\n📺 Subscribe\nhttps://www.youtube.com/@USDN_Podcast\n🌐 Linktree\nhttps://linktr.ee/USDN_Podcast\n🛒 BCW Supplies\nhttps://www.bcwsupplies.com/?acc=usdnUse Code: USDN\nWe may earn a commission from qualifying purchases.\nThe USDN Podcast spotlights independent creators across comics, film, crowdfunding, and storytelling.\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}