{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The United States Department of Nerds Podcast","title":"Braxton A. Cosby - The Yasuke Duology & Mythic Historical Storytelling","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/e1412b42\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":4914,"description":"Braxton A. Cosby - The Yasuke Duology & Mythic Historical StorytellingHistory remembers warriors.Stories remember legends.On this episode of The USDN Podcast, bestselling author Braxton A. Cosby joins us to explore the YASUKE Duology, a bold reimagining of history’s first African samurai, blending documented legacy with mythic fantasy.From the slave markets of India to feudal Japan…From loyalty under Oda Nobunaga to the supernatural realm of Elsewhere…We discuss:• Researching real historical figures• Expanding prose into graphic novels• The emotional themes behind Yasuke’s journey• Indie comics publishing in today’s market• Building a long-term storytelling careerWith over 20 books, multiple awards, and a growing transmedia footprint, Braxton shares insights for both readers and creators navigating the evolving comics and publishing landscape.Follow Braxton A. Cosby:www.braxtoncosby.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braxtonacosby/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BraxtonACosbyThe USDN Podcast - Where Indie Comics Come to Life.#indiecomics #yasuke #graphicnovel #historicalfantasy #authorinterview #comiccreator #samuraihistory #worldbuilding #indiepublishing","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}