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PODCAST

Instant Ink Comic Book Podcast

Adriano Ariganello, Roberto Viacava

Join artist, Roberto Viacava, and writer, Adriano Ariganello, as we create one page comics - usually with a special guest - on the spot with no prior knowledge before we record. We work through the entire process, from brainstorming off of a random prompt, to laying out the story, inking it and adding the dialogue. At the end of it, we"ll have a new piece of art for the world to see. Interested in being a guest? Book some time with us! Email adriano@pestocomics.com

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01:04:24

Rescuing Philip K. Dick | Part 1 of 2 | James Edward...

Instant Ink Comic Book Podcast ·

2025/02/18

In this episode, hosts Adriano and Roberto are joined by fellow artist James Edward Clark for a collaborative drawing session. It starts with drawing Bluey to discussing the influence of Philip K. Dick on their storytelling. It's an interesting one, for sure. 00:00 Introduction02:45 Prompt Selection and Initial Ideas04:50 Drawing Session Begins07:00 Discussing Art Styles and Techniques09:18 Challenges of Publishing and Shipping21:35 Shipping Challenges and Solutions23:12 Convention Plans and

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00:46:58

Good Vibes | Part 2 of 2 | P.J. Curling - Episode 033

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2025/02/11

Part II of our episode with PJ Curling. He openly discusses his experiences with ADHD, complex PTSD, and how writing comic books, especially his first comic 'Taking Out The Dead,' has been a therapeutic outlet for him. We talk about the trials and tribulations of comic creation, such as the highs and lows of Kickstarter campaigns and the logistics of collaborating with international artists. 00:00 Introduction: The Struggles of Writing02:39 The Impact of Failure and Finding New

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00:54:21

Good Vibes | Part 1 of 2 | P.J. Curling - Episode 032

Instant Ink Comic Book Podcast ·

2025/02/04

In this episode of the Instant Ink Comic Book Podcast, hosts Adriano and Roberto are joined by guest PJ Curling, creator of the pro wrestling comic 'Undisputed'. While creating their one-page comic off the prompt "Good Vibes", they talk about the world of comics and wrestling - going deep into wrestling lore and the struggles of independent comic creation. 00:00 Welcome to Instant Ink: Meet the Hosts 01:10 Special Guest Introduction: PJ Curling 02:10 Exploring the World of

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00:49:57

Picture Perfect | Part 2 of 2 | Jon Westhoff -...

Instant Ink Comic Book Podcast ·

2025/01/28

Adriano (@pestocomics) & Roberto (@viacavaroberto) are joined by Jon Westhoff (@parttimecomix) continue with the second part of their comic with the prompt 'Picture Perfect'. We get into the fast-paced nature of comics, the importance of realistic goal-setting, the significance of anthologies, and the importance of community support. 00:00 Starting in Film: A Journey to Comics 01:52 The Appeal of Comics: Speed and Accessibility 02:56 Creating Comics: From Concept to Shelf 05:26

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00:56:56

Picture Perfect | Part 1 of 2 | Jon Westhoff -...

Instant Ink Comic Book Podcast ·

2025/01/21

Adriano (@pestocomics) & Roberto (@viacavaroberto) are joined by Jon Westhoff (@parttimecomix) to create a comic based off the prompt 'Picture Perfect'. While Roberto draws, they discuss crowdfunding experiences, the balance of creative pursuits with full-time jobs, and navigating the comic convention scene. 00:00 Welcome to the Podcast 00:45 Meet the Hosts and Special Guest 01:41 Discussing Campaigns and Projects 02:43 Choosing the Comic Prompt 03:33 Developing the Comic Story 08:28

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00:56:35

Drama Queen | Part 2 of 2 | Frank Martin - Episode 029

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2025/01/14

Continuing our chat with Frank Martin, a prolific writer and comic creator. Frank discusses his journey, his views on not compromising creativity for market demands, and dives into memorable personal anecdotes about genre exploration and storytelling. 00:00 Writing for Yourself: The Key to Authentic Storytelling 01:02 Exploring Different Genres 03:04 Collaborative Storytelling 04:18 Challenges of Writing for Established Franchises 06:14 The Evolution of Die Hard and Genre Adaptations 08:36

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00:50:28

Drama Queen | Part 1 of 2 | Frank Martin - Episode 028

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2025/01/07

Frank Martin joins Roberto and Adriano to chat and create a one-page comic from the prompt "Drama Queen". Learn more about Frank's expansion of the Grimm Space' series and the unique approach to merging fairy tales with sci-fi elements while we work on one of the most unique one-pagers we've done in a while. 00:00 Welcome to the Instant Ink Comic Book Podcast 00:49 Meet Adriano, Roberto and Frank 01:53 Concept and Format of the Podcast 03:22 Prompt Selection and Brainstorming 04:27 Developing

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00:07:22

Coming in 2025 | Part 2 of 2 | Adriano - Episode 027

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2024/12/31

A preview of what's to come on the Instant Ink Comic Book Podcast! Adriano provides a quick list of our exciting guest lineup and episodes scheduled through April. 00:00 Intro 00:17 Welcome 00:34 Frank Martin - Episodes 28-29 01:05 Jon Westoff - Episodes 30-31 01:34 PJ Curling - Episodes 32-33 02:21 James Edward Clark - Episodes 34-35 03:12 Chris O'Hara - Episodes 36-37 03:35 Philip Tarl Denson - Episodes 38-39 04:14 Ace Renshaw - Episodes 40-41 04:54 Braxton Cosby - Episodes 42-43 05:07 Bruno

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00:12:18

Year in Review | Part 1 of 2 | Adriano - Episode 026

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2024/12/24

In this special Christmas Eve episode of the Instant Ink Comic Book Podcast, Adriano looks back at 2024. We review episodes with guests such as Daniel Torres, Aaron Wroblewski, Phoebe Xavier, Robbie J Atkinson, Daniel Kalban, Mark Maia, and Steve Bynoe. There is also a request to follow Roberto and Adriano's new projects for 2025: Adriano - Naked Kaiju Woman - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/pestocomics/naked-kaiju-woman Roberto - Realm Travelers -

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00:49:07

Corn Relish | Part 2 of 2 | Steve Bynoe - Episode 025

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2024/12/17

In part 2 of 2 of our conversation with Steve Bynoe, we dive into the intricacies of supporting indie comics, the challenges of maintaining momentum in a series, and the balancing act between single issues and graphic novels. 00:00 Introduction to Indie Comics Challenges 01:25 Balancing Production and Audience Expectations 05:14 Consistency in Comic Book Releases 09:47 Kickstarter and Financial Realities 12:54 Collaborating with Artists 17:45 Dialogue and Lettering Process 26:26 Refining the

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00:56:00

Corn Relish | Part 1 of 2 | Steve Bynoe - Episode 024

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2024/12/10

In this episode, we welcome Steve Bynoe from Comics Asylum. Together, we brainstorm a heartwarming one-page story about unrequited love and hot dogs. Steve talks about his ongoing series 'Atrium' and the dynamics of collaborative comic creation. Don't forget to subscribe, like, and comment! 00:00 Welcome to the Instant Ink Comic Book Podcast 00:39 Meet the Hosts and Steve Bynoe 02:12 Brainstorming the Comic Page 02:32 Choosing the Prompts 04:23 Developing the Story 06:04 Character and Setting

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00:37:13

Dear Diary | Part 3 of 3 | Mark Maia - Episode 023

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2024/12/06

In this episode, Mark discusses his comic 'So Called Life' including the creation of his vampire characters, their inspirations, and how he navigates using character traits to tackle sensitive subjects without promoting negative stereotypes. We dive deep into storytelling techniques, and the potential pros and cons of AI in the creative process, all while brainstorming engaging comic dialogue for the final completed page. 00:00 Character Development and Inspirations 01:34 Controversial Comments

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00:38:04

Dear Diary | Part 2 of 3 | Mark Maia - Episode 022

Instant Ink Comic Book Podcast ·

2024/12/03

In this episode, we delve into the fascinating journey of Mark Maia, a seasoned video game industry veteran transitioning into the world of comic book creation. Mark his background as an art director and creative director, detailing his 25 years in the industry, and his ventures into Kickstarter with his 'So Called Living' comic series. We learn about his creative processes, collaboration with an international artists, and the challenges of balancing a day job, a toddler, and his passion

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00:34:36

Dear Diary | Part 1 of 3 | Mark Maia - Episode 021

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2024/12/02

It's a new set of episodes with hosts, Adriano Ariganello (Pesto Comics) and artist Roberto Villacava (Green Iceberg Press), as they are joined by special guest, Mark Maia, from Board Game Coffee. Together, they brainstorm and create a one-page comic live, revolving around the prompt 'Dear Diary.' The story unfolds with a surprising twist as an older brother discovers a hidden secret in his sibling's diary. Along the way, Mark shares insights into his own comic book, 'So Called Living,' and

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00:30:41

The Cleaner | Part 3 of 3 | Daniel Kalban - Episode 020

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2024/11/26

In the final episode of this conversation, Daniel, Roberto and Adriano discuss differences between Zoop and Kickstarter crowdfunding platforms for comic book creators, including how Zoop allows creators more flexibility with deadlines, avoiding scenarios where near-success campaigns fail. They also discuss promotional challenges, the efficacy of different social media platforms, and personal experiences with successful and failed campaigns. There is also a conversation on scripting techniques

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00:26:18

The Cleaner | Part 2 of 3 | Daniel Kalban - Episode 019

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2024/11/22

In Part 2 of our chat with Daniel Kalban, Adriano and Roberto talk with Daniel about the challenges of attending and tabling at Comic Cons, the intricacies of creating comics, and platform-specific issues with Kickstarter and other crowdfunding sources. We delve into Daniel's experiences with conventions, his creative process, and his approach to scripting and collaboration with artists. 00:00 Comic Con Plans and Preparations 01:18 Networking at Conventions 03:25 Experiences at Various

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00:37:59

The Cleaner | Part 1 of 3 | Daniel Kalban - Episode 018

Instant Ink Comic Book Podcast ·

2024/11/19

In this episode of the Instant Ink Comic Book Podcast, hosts Adriano and Roberto introduce their latest guest, comic book writer Daniel Kalban. They decide on the prompt "The Cleaner", ultimately settling on a humorous story about a janitor in a messy dungeon - with a surprising employer. As usual, the group discusses their creative processes and challenges in the comic industry. We also get into Vincent Price movies. 00:00 Welcome to the Instant Ink Comic Book Podcast 00:47 Meet the Hosts and

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00:26:56

Missed Connections | Part 5 of 5 | Robbie J. Atkinson...

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2024/11/15

In the last episode, Robbie, Adriano and Roberto finalize the one-page comic, Adriano tells his comic sans social media blowback, Robbie quizzes the guys on Sailor Moon and Robbie recommends some top tier manga and anime. -- Share our podcast on our many socials: https://www.instagram.com/instantinkpodcast/ https://instantinkpodcast.substack.com/ Adriano Ariganello - Pesto Comics

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00:23:42

Missed Connections | Part 4 of 5 | Robbie J. Atkinson...

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2024/11/12

In Part 4 of the chat, Robbie and Adriano talk about how the education system can lead you astray, learning the lessons by doing (and failing) while Roberto polishes the piece before beginning to brainstorm some dialogue. -- Share our podcast on our many socials: https://www.instagram.com/instantinkpodcast/ https://instantinkpodcast.substack.com/ Adriano Ariganello - Pesto Comics

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00:30:13

Missed Connections | Part 3 of 5 | Robbie J. Atkinson...

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2024/11/08

In Part 3 of our conversation, Robbie and Adriano discuss how much direction they add in their scripts, Roberto shares a career horror story, the group discusses professionalism in creative fields and they get philosophical about what makes an artist. -- Share our podcast on our many socials: https://www.instagram.com/instantinkpodcast/ https://instantinkpodcast.substack.com/ Adriano Ariganello - Pesto Comics

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