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Jeff Carroll - Why I Love Sci-Fi, Black Speculative Fiction & Hip Hop Horror | USDN Podcast

May 25, 2026·2h 9m
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Sci-fi author, filmmaker, comic creator, and Hip Hop Horror pioneer Jeff Carroll joins The USDN Podcast for a deep conversation about Black speculative fiction, indie comics, Afrofuturism, Hip Hop culture, horror, AI, filmmaking, and the future of storytelling.Inspired by his documentary Why I Love Sci-Fi, Jeff discusses why imagination matters, how science fiction shapes culture, and why indie comics provide creative freedom that Hollywood often cannot.Topics include:Black sci-fi and AfrofuturismIndie comics & creator-owned storytellingHip Hop horrorAI and speculative fictionComic culture & filmmakingDef Comedy Jam and entertainment historyWhy science fiction mattersThis episode explores creator-owned comics, Black sci-fi, speculative storytelling, comic culture, and the future of independent creativity.If you love indie comics, science fiction, horror, Afrofuturism, worldbuilding, creator interviews, or speculative fiction — this episode is for you.🎥 Subscribe to USDN:https://www.youtube.com/@USDN_Podcast🎬 Watch “Why I Love Sci-Fi”:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BJaWn46r69w📸 Follow Jeff Carroll:Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/coachyojeffFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/CoachYoJeff🌐 Follow USDN:https://linktr.ee/USDN_Podcast🛒 Support USDN Through Our BCW Affiliate Link:https://www.bcwsupplies.com/?acc=usdnUse Code: USDN for 10% OFF your order.Affiliate Disclosure: USDN may earn a small commission if you use our affiliate link or code. This helps support the show at no extra cost to you.The USDN Podcast - Where Indie Comics Come to Life.

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