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Pesto Comics - Audio Edition

Adriano Ariganello | Pesto Comics

Writing and crowdfunding action-filled indie comics for pulp genre junkies. Strategies and methods for successful campaigns within -- plus sneak previews for upcoming projects! Published every Wednesday! pestocomics.substack.com

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16:36

Writing in Seasons

Pesto Comics - Audio Edition ·

2025/10/29

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit pestocomics.substack.comI'm juggling multiple comic projects with prose! This video details my process for balancing both types of projects, including tips for staying organized and productive. Learn about writing and self publishing your own comic books with my tips! 00:00 Intro06:04 The Framework09:22 Where You Can Find MeSee MORE of the video at https://pestocomics.substack.com/Lots to come from Pesto Comics, follow the prelaunch pages

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18:13

Should You Table or Just Attend?

Pesto Comics - Audio Edition ·

2025/10/25

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit pestocomics.substack.comLet's review the weekend at the New York Comic-Con 2025! From exploring Artist’s Alley to navigating the crowded show floor, I'll share the highlights, challenges, and fantastic panels I attended. Plus, get a look at my convention haul including exclusive comics, BLIND BAG pins, and panel memorabilia.00:00 Coming Up00:25 Welcome Back02:06 The Good07:44 The Bad14:50 The Haul21:31 Will I Return?25:08 Upcoming

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31:58

Con Journal: NYCC

Pesto Comics - Audio Edition ·

2025/10/22

Let's review the weekend at the New York Comic-Con 2025! From exploring Artist’s Alley to navigating the crowded show floor, I'll share the highlights, challenges, and fantastic panels I attended. Plus, get a look at my convention haul including exclusive comics, BLIND BAG pins, and panel memorabilia.00:00 Coming Up00:25 Welcome Back02:06 The Good07:44 The Bad14:50 The Haul21:31 Will I Return?25:08 Upcoming Posts26:24 Upcoming Projects28:24 Super Secret EpilogueSee MORE of the video at

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22:17

Blind Bags, Variant Covers, and Disturbing Trends

Pesto Comics - Audio Edition ·

2025/10/15

The past and present are converging!Blind bags and variant covers are back. Did we learn the right lessons from the 1990s comic book market crash? Plus an exciting unboxing of a DC KO Blind Bag.00:00 Coming Soon00:11 Welcome Back02:27 The FOMO Casino04:16 Pumping Up the Stock04:50 A Good Strategy for f Indies?06:55 Not as Bad as a Car08:28 The Way Forward09:42 The Difference10:27 Unsolicited Advice11:39 Opening the Blind Bag14:17 Coming Up on the Substack*Super Secret EpilogueSee MORE of the video

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8:51

Print Run Math

Pesto Comics - Audio Edition ·

2025/10/11

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit pestocomics.substack.comEver wonder just how many copies of your indie comic you should print? How to do you what the right amount is? You don't - but we can figure it out together!00:00 Coming Up00:19 Welcome01:32 Print Run Math01:56 Getting Quotes06:01 The Formula07:11 My Recommendation08:50 Paid SubscibersLots to come from Pesto Comics, follow the prelaunch pages here:Big Smoke Pulp Vol.

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24:07

Con Journal: Word on the Street

Pesto Comics - Audio Edition ·

2025/10/08

Con Journal: Word on the Street 2025This week, we look at the good, the bad and the ugly for Word on the Street 2025. 00:00 Coming Up00:23 Welcome Back03:50 What Went Well11:16 The Weird Weekend14:30 Will I Return?16:06 Upcoming Posts17:06 Super Secret EpilogueLots to come from Pesto Comics, follow the prelaunch pages here:Big Smoke Pulp Vol.

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24:25

Three Phases of Crowdfunding

Pesto Comics - Audio Edition ·

2025/10/01

This week, we're doing a shorter version of my rundown for successful Kickstarter campaigns - for comics & books! With 10 successful campaigns under my belt, I share the three phases of a Kickstarter campaign: pre-launch, the campaign itself, and fulfillment.For more in-depth coverage on all things Kickstarter, see my talks at TCAF and Thought Bubble:https://youtu.be/P33xLH3uO50?si=TuL_2F6QrCJwyAAvhttps://youtu.be/tUqHaM9Q-GQ?si=PRwz4MQAR7JujTFpThis video is available as an audio podcast on all your

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10:32

Should We All Just Do NSFW?

Pesto Comics - Audio Edition ·

2025/09/27

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit pestocomics.substack.comIn this episode, we look into whether NSFW comics are just a fun niche or a necessity.We use the current Pesto Comics blockbuster, Naked Kaiju Woman #2, as a way to reflect on indie comic campaign strategies - and what the future might hold for Pesto Comics.If you're interested in joining in on the fun, find Naked Kaiju Woman #2 on Kickstarter until October 3rd at

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41:15

Post-Mortem: From Parts Unknown #4

Pesto Comics - Audio Edition ·

2025/09/24

In this episode of Pesto Comics, we have a detailed post-mortem analysis of the Kickstarter campaign for 'From Parts Unknown #4', the final installment in my vampire wrestling comic series. We discuss the highs, lows, strategies, backer insights, funding details, and lessons learned from this campaign. This video is available as an audio podcast on all your favourite platforms as 'Pesto Comics Audio Edition' and on Substack at https://pestocomics.substack.comListen to Adriano on the Graphic Novel

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26:02

Farewell, Summer

Pesto Comics - Audio Edition ·

2025/09/17

Adriano takes a detour from talking comics and crowdfunding to review the concert-filled summer including performances by Metallica, Halsey, System of a Down, Dua Lipa and more. Watch as he does his best to tie it all into talking about comics. As always, stick around past the newsletter portion (16:23) to hear the Super Secret Epilogue for an off-the-cuff discussion of the need for creative breaks and being able to pivot. This video is available as an audio podcast on all your favourite platforms

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2:17

Rolling with the Punches

Pesto Comics - Audio Edition ·

2025/09/13

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit pestocomics.substack.comToday's post for September 13, 2025 is a paid post for subscribers (with a free preview for all). If you'd like to get the whole post, become a subscriber today at https://pestocomics.substack.comI'll go into some of the biggest projects that I just can't seem to revive out of the Idea Graveyard. This is available as a newsletter post, a podcast and a video edition all on Substack and YouTube. Sign up for the

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21:07

Blocks

Pesto Comics - Audio Edition ·

2025/09/10

00:00 Welcome Back02:29 Worklog03:00 Prelaunch Rodeo03:38 The Self-Flagellating Hustle Bro04:35 Yet Another System04:59 Events & Tasks06:15 Always Improving07:20 A Morbid Concept07:46 Coming Up on the Substack08:24 Upcoming Appearances09:11 Instant Ink Comic Book Podcast09:53 Thank you for listening11:49 New Experiments16:24 The Rest of 2025 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit pestocomics.substack.com/subscribe

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19:24

Equal Opportunity Nudity

Pesto Comics - Audio Edition ·

2025/09/03

00:00 Welcome Back01:25 Worklog02:27 Back in Action03:36 What's New with Issue Two04:36 What's Available06:24 Ending the Comics Year with a Bang07:36 Coming Up on the Substack08:01 Upcoming Appearances09:13 Instant Ink Comic Book Podcast09:54 Super Secret Epilogue13:27 Even More Projects15:14 A New Strategy18:14 Thanks Again This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit pestocomics.substack.com/subscribe

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3:08

Genre Hopper

Pesto Comics - Audio Edition ·

2025/08/31

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit pestocomics.substack.com00:00 Welcome Back01:43 What I Read vs. What I Write02:52 Should I Even Pick a Lane?03:54 Is There a Better Way?05:41 Casting a Wide Net06:40 Super Secret Epilogue08:12 The Old Way09:27 Talking Burnout12:10 Yes to Genre Hopping13:32 The Goal14:22 Still 2025 to Go

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18:52

Con Journal: Fan Expo Canada

Pesto Comics - Audio Edition ·

2025/08/27

00:00 Welcome Back01:44 Worklog02:32 Main Story02:46 Meeting Up with Pals04:16 Return to Smallville05:23 The Nintendo Switch 205:50 AI Controversy on the Floor07:10 Looking Forward07:56 Future Plans09:02 Coming Up on the Substack09:45 Upcoming Appearances10:10 Instant Ink Comic Book Podcast10:35 Super Secret Epilogue12:25 The Difference with Panels14:28 Applying for Artist Alley16:07 Still an Attendee17:12 Positivity Incoming This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other

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19:57

I'm Not Done a.k.a. How Do You Read Comics? Part II

Pesto Comics - Audio Edition ·

2025/08/20

00:00 Welcome Back01:24 Worklog02:00 Prelaunch Rodeo03:09 Main Story03:31 The New Digital04:43 The Webtoon Scroll05:51 Labubuization of Comics06:33 Compact Comics - More for Your Money07:27 No Right Answer08:23 Coming Up on the Substack08:57 Upcoming Appearances09:46 Instant Ink Comic Book Podcast10:17 Super Secret Epilogue12:04 The Pulp Writerly YouTube Channel12:38 Delaying Switch/Restart14:14 Fan Expo Canada15:06 Smallville16:22 Busy September16:40 More About Switch/Restart17:47 Backlot

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5:44

Deep Dive: Something Clever About Coffee

Pesto Comics - Audio Edition ·

2025/08/16

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit pestocomics.substack.com00:00 Welcome Back01:31 A Breakthrough Moment02:36 A Story for an Artist03:44 Coming Up with the Concept05:12 The Campaign06:44 Costs in Depth11:20 Final Performance12:47 The Long Tail13:38 Lessons Learned14:56 Looking Forward16:27 Super Secret Epilogue

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22:01

How Do You Read Comics?

Pesto Comics - Audio Edition ·

2025/08/13

00:00 Welcome Back01:00 Worklog01:26 Prelaunch Rodeo01:40 Project Updates02:16 Main Story03:04 The Mainstream Pods05:31 The Indie Pods07:55 Coming Up on the Substack08:19 Upcoming Appearances08:41 Pesto Comics Release Calendar09:05 Instant Ink Comic Book Podcast09:56 Super Secret Epilogue12:42 Writers Block & Project Time16:57 Is This Fun? This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit pestocomics.substack.com/subscribe

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18:43

The New Comics Journalism

Pesto Comics - Audio Edition ·

2025/08/06

00:00 Welcome Back01:00 Worklog01:26 Prelaunch Rodeo01:40 Project Updates02:16 Main Story03:04 The Mainstream Pods05:31 The Indie Pods07:55 Coming Up on the Substack08:19 Upcoming Appearances08:41 Pesto Comics Release Calendar09:05 Instant Ink Comic Book Podcast09:56 Super Secret Epilogue12:42 Writers Block & Project Time16:57 Is This Fun? This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit pestocomics.substack.com/subscribe

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3:03

Age of the Podcast

Pesto Comics - Audio Edition ·

2025/08/02

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit pestocomics.substack.com00:00 Welcome Back01:37 The Spark02:48 Can't Do It Alone03:21 The Software04:18 My Recording Setup05:11 Getting It Out There06:09 What's Next07:05 Coming Up on the Substack08:01 Pesto Comics Release Calendar09:34 Super Secret Epilogue10:14 Big Smoke Pulp 2 Update11:52 Writing the Substack13:02 More Secret Epilogue

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