{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The United States Department of Nerds Podcast","title":"AHA! Episode 5 — The Bearer: Body Horror, Science, and Obsession","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":4811,"description":"AHA! Episode 5 - The Bearer: Body Horror, Science, and Obsession\nIn this episode of The USDN Podcast - where indie comics come to life, The Chairman sits down with Manoj Gedela and Lucas “Squidz” McKenzie to explore The Bearer, a chilling entry in the AHA! Horror Anthology.\nThis conversation dives into the creative process behind a story that blends body horror, science, and obsession, following a scientist who pushes his own body beyond human limits in pursuit of something greater.\nTogether, they discuss: The origins of The Bearer The role of science in horror storytelling  The influence of real-world biology  Visualizing transformation through art  The balance between horror and meaning At its core, this episode explores a powerful question:\n 👉 What happens when the pursuit of creation becomes an act of obsession?\n🎙️ GUESTSManoj Gedela: https://www.instagram.com/_mgedela/\nLucas McKenzie: https://www.instagram.com/squidzmckenzie/\n🌐 FOLLOW USDNYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@USDN_Podcast\nInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/usdn_podcast/\nFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/usdepartmentofnerds\n📩 BUSINESS / MEDIA INQUIRIESthechairman@usdnpodcast.com\n📦 SUPPORT THE SHOWBCW Supplies: https://www.bcwsupplies.com/?acc=usdn\nUse Code: USDN\nAffiliate disclosure: USDN may earn a commission if you use our link or code.\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}