Pesto Comics - Audio Edition

I'm reflecting on my 2026 New Year's resolution and the importance of focusing on personal development. This video explores my journey in self improvement and the role of system thinking in achieving goals. Ultimately, it's about self actualization and continuous self help, even when plans go awry.

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00:00 Intro

01:35 Systems, Not Results

02:11 Focusing on What's Important

02:53 Don't Give Up

03:19 Just Finish

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Check out all the comics and books coming from Adriano and Pesto Comics!

Pesto Comics 2026 Preview: Exciting New Projects and Major ChangesIn this end-of-year special, Adriano from Pesto Comics outlines the exciting new projects and significant operational changes coming in 2026. Announcements include a shift in Kickstarter focus exclusively to comics, double shipping campaigns for more efficient releases, and partnerships with third-party shippers to improve distribution. Upcoming series include 'Snip', 'Crimson Frontier', 'Naked Kaiju Woman', 'Prime Cut', and more. Tune in for an in-depth look at what's ahead for Pesto Comics in 2026.00:00 Intro

01:12 Comics Only Going Forward (on Kickstarter)

01:55 Double the Comics Per Campaign

02:36 Double the Campaigns<...

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A Year in Review for Pesto Comics

Adriano from Pesto Comics looks back at the successes and lessons of 2025.

Featuring key highlights from the year like 'Naked Kaiju Woman' and 'From Parts Unknown,' Adriano reflects on campaigns, comics, and upcoming projects for 2026.

00:00 Intro

00:19 What the plan was for 2025

01:18 Comics of 2025

04:58 Books of 2025

07:07 Podcasts of 2025

10:45 Did 2025 live up to the 'All or Nothing' theme?

13:02 Super Secret Epilogue

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What Worked for My Substack in 2025

I've posted over 70 times on Substack this year and experimented with various formats. Discover my key learnings from these experiments, the importance of a strong email list, and tips for maintaining engagement. 00:00 Intro

00:46 The Importance of an Email List

01:50 Experiment #1: Elsewhere in the Universe

03:21 Experiment #2: Paid Subscribers

05:44 Experiment #3: Video Posts

07:50 Lesson #1: Frequency Isn't Everything

09:02 Lesson #2: Have Something Special for Paid Subs<...

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Welcome Back

I have a campaign that is live on Kickstarter called Big Smoke Pulp Vol. 2, and you can get it through December 19th. If you’re paying attention, you may notice that December 19th is very, very close to Christmas.

Did I make a horrible mistake in doing so?

Hard to say.

I had a very good launch day, while being very careful not to launch on the week of Thanksgiving, which I...

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I reflect on why I failed the Novel November challenge again. I've got four good reasons why and some solutions for future challenges.Plus - a BIG ANNOUNCEMENT!00:00 Intro

01:01 Project Updates

03:40 What Did I Do So Wrong?!

03:46 Mistake #1: Failed to Plan

05:18 Mistake #2: My Timing was Awful

06:36 Mistake #3: No Set Schedule

08:00 Mistake #4: Novel November Might Be the Wrong Goal

08:56 Lessons Learned

10:54 Wrapping It Up

12:55...

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Welcome Back

Better late than never!

We’re here for yet another post-mortem - and this one is for the big one: Naked Kaiju Woman #2. This was easily our best campaign yet and I’ll be sharing it all with you today - with a twist.

I’ve summarized each slide a little bit, but the real meaty version of the post-mortem is going to be in the audio and video. If you really want to dig...

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It's launch day for Big Smoke Pulp Volume 2 on Kickstarter,!

Today, I provide details on the available rewards, including digital, audiobook, and print editions.

I'll also cover my plans for future campaigns, new projects, and the lessons learned from previous endeavors.

00:00 Special Announcement

00:38 Welcome Back

01:17 Why an Anthology?

01:57 What's Different with #2?

03:28 FYI

03:44 The Rewards

11:03 The Authors

11:57 Timeline

12:50 Coming Up<...

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I spent a week in Italy exploring their comic culture and comparing it to North America's. I found differences in how comics are consumed and the prevalence of manga, but overall, Italy seems more reader-focused. I discuss what we can learn from Italy's approach to comic distribution and culture.

00:00 Introduction: Returning from Italy

00:15 Welcome Back

01:20 Manga Dominates European Bookstores

02:59 Comics as Part of Italian Culture

03:53 A Handful of Italian Comics

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I'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 Intro

06:04 The Framework

09:22 Where You Can Find Me

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Big Smoke...

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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 Up

00:25 Welcome Back

02:06 The Good

07:44 The Bad

14:50 The Haul

21:31 Will I Return?

25:08 Upcoming Posts

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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 Up

00:25 Welcome Back

02:06 The Good

07:44 The Bad

14:50 The Haul

21:31 Will I Return?

25:08 Upcoming Posts

26:24 Upcoming Projects

28:24 Super Secret Epilogue

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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 Soon

00:11 Welcome Back

02:27 The FOMO Casino

04:16 Pumping Up the Stock

04:50 A Good Strategy for f Indies?

06:55 Not as Bad as a Car

08:28 The Way Forward

09:42 The Difference

10:27 Unsolicited Advice

11:39 Opening the Blind Bag

14:17 Coming Up on...

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Ever 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 Up

00:19 Welcome

01:32 Print Run Math

01:56 Getting Quotes

06:01 The Formula

07:11 My Recommendation

08:50 Paid Subscibers

Lots to come from Pesto Comics, follow the prelaunch pages here:

Big Smoke Pulp Vol. 2

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Con Journal: Word on the Street 2025

This week, we look at the good, the bad and the ugly for Word on the Street 2025.

00:00 Coming Up

00:23 Welcome Back

03:50 What Went Well

11:16 The Weird Weekend

14:30 Will I Return?

16:06 Upcoming Posts

17:06 Super Secret Epilogue

Lots to come from Pesto Comics, follow the prelaunch pages here:

Big Smoke Pulp Vol. 2

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/pestocomics/big-smoke-pulp-vol-2/

Switch/Restart

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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:

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In 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 https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/pestocomics/naked-kaiju-woman-2

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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.com

Listen to Adriano on the Graphic Novel Apostle this week:

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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 as 'Pesto Comics Audio Edition' and on Substack at https://pestocomics.substack...

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Today'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.com

I'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.

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00:00 Welcome Back

02:29 Worklog

03:00 Prelaunch Rodeo

03:38 The Self-Flagellating Hustle Bro

04:35 Yet Another System

04:59 Events & Tasks

06:15 Always Improving

07:20 A Morbid Concept

07:46 Coming Up on the Substack

08:24 Upcoming Appearances

09:11 Instant Ink Comic Book Podcast

09:53 Thank you for listening

11:49 New Experiments

16:24 The Rest of 2025

00:00 Welcome Back

01:25 Worklog

02:27 Back in Action

03:36 What's New with Issue Two

04:36 What's Available

06:24 Ending the Comics Year with a Bang

07:36 Coming Up on the Substack

08:01 Upcoming Appearances

09:13 Instant Ink Comic Book Podcast

09:54 Super Secret Epilogue

13:27 Even More Projects

15:14 A New Strategy

18:14 Thanks Again

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00:00 Welcome Back

01:43 What I Read vs. What I Write

02:52 Should I Even Pick a Lane?

03:54 Is There a Better Way?

05:41 Casting a Wide Net

06:40 Super Secret Epilogue

08:12 The Old Way

09:27 Talking Burnout

12:10 Yes to Genre Hopping

13:32 The Goal

14:22 Still 2025 to Go

00:00 Welcome Back

01:44 Worklog

02:32 Main Story

02:46 Meeting Up with Pals

04:16 Return to Smallville

05:23 The Nintendo Switch 2

05:50 AI Controversy on the Floor

07:10 Looking Forward

07:56 Future Plans

09:02 Coming Up on the Substack

09:45 Upcoming Appearances

10:10 Instant Ink Comic Book Podcast

10:35 Super Secret Epilogue

12:25 The Difference with Panels

14:28 Applying for Artist Alley

16:07 Still an Attendee

17:12 Positivity Incoming

00:00 Welcome Back

01:24 Worklog

02:00 Prelaunch Rodeo

03:09 Main Story

03:31 The New Digital

04:43 The Webtoon Scroll

05:51 Labubuization of Comics

06:33 Compact Comics - More for Your Money

07:27 No Right Answer

08:23 Coming Up on the Substack

08:57 Upcoming Appearances

09:46 Instant Ink Comic Book Podcast

10:17 Super Secret Epilogue

12:04 The Pulp Writerly YouTube Channel

12:38 Delaying Switch/Restart

14:14 Fan Expo Canada

15:06 Smallville

16:22 Busy September

16:40 More About Switch/Restart

17:47 Backlot Babylon<...

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00:00 Welcome Back

01:31 A Breakthrough Moment

02:36 A Story for an Artist

03:44 Coming Up with the Concept

05:12 The Campaign

06:44 Costs in Depth

11:20 Final Performance

12:47 The Long Tail

13:38 Lessons Learned

14:56 Looking Forward

16:27 Super Secret Epilogue

00:00 Welcome Back

01:00 Worklog

01:26 Prelaunch Rodeo

01:40 Project Updates

02:16 Main Story

03:04 The Mainstream Pods

05:31 The Indie Pods

07:55 Coming Up on the Substack

08:19 Upcoming Appearances

08:41 Pesto Comics Release Calendar

09:05 Instant Ink Comic Book Podcast

09:56 Super Secret Epilogue

12:42 Writers Block & Project Time

16:57 Is This Fun?

00:00 Welcome Back

01:00 Worklog

01:26 Prelaunch Rodeo

01:40 Project Updates

02:16 Main Story

03:04 The Mainstream Pods

05:31 The Indie Pods

07:55 Coming Up on the Substack

08:19 Upcoming Appearances

08:41 Pesto Comics Release Calendar

09:05 Instant Ink Comic Book Podcast

09:56 Super Secret Epilogue

12:42 Writers Block & Project Time

16:57 Is This Fun?

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00:00 Welcome Back

01:37 The Spark

02:48 Can't Do It Alone

03:21 The Software

04:18 My Recording Setup

05:11 Getting It Out There

06:09 What's Next

07:05 Coming Up on the Substack

08:01 Pesto Comics Release Calendar

09:34 Super Secret Epilogue

10:14 Big Smoke Pulp 2 Update

11:52 Writing the Substack

13:02 More Secret Epilogue

00:00 Welcome Back

01:02 Worklog

01:33 Project Updates

02:48 August

03:23 September

05:08 October

05:45 November and December

05:52 January 2026

06:32 February

06:50 Pitching and Planning

08:10 Coming Up on the Substack

08:39 Upcoming Appearances

09:00 Pesto Comics Release Calendar

10:57 Instant Ink Comic Book Podcast

12:02 Super Secret Epilogue

14:11 The Pratfalls of Social Media

15:22 Avatar Rant

17:42 Super Secret Epilogue 2

00:00 Welcome Back

01:39 Worklog

02:11 Project Updates

03:05 The Right Kind of Store

04:28 Back in My Day

05:52 Changing Tides

06:57 Coming Up on the Substack

08:28 Upcoming Appearances

12:18 Instant Ink Comic Book Podcast

13:25 Super Secret Epilogue

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00:00 Welcome Back

01:39 Less is More

02:30 Getting the Reps In

03:05 Comment and Community

04:06 Another Dimension in Audio

04:53 Do It Your Way

05:32 Leave a Comment

05:39 Coming Up on the Substack

06:11 Super Secret Epilogue

00:00 Welcome Back

01:36 Worklog

01:59 Project Updates

02:54 Disclaimer

03:09 Fixing Past Disappointments

03:56 The Silver Age Returns to the Silver Screen

04:50 James Gunn Gets Superman

05:57 It's Still Not Perfect

06:21 Excited for the Future of the DCU

07:06 Leave a Comment

07:12 Coming Up on the Substack

08:29 Upcoming Appearances

09:51 Pesto Comics Release Calendar

12:03 Instant Ink Comic Book Podcast

13:21 Super Secret Epilogue

00:00 Welcome Back

01:47 A Poll about Post Length

02:55 Worklog

03:29 Project Updates

04:14 What I Look for in an Artist

05:47 It's Your Professionalism

06:58 The Naughty List

08:37 Where to Start

09:21 What It Looks Like When I Do Reach Out

09:52 Who Needs Artists Anyway?

10:35 My “Worked With” List

11:32 I'm Very Lucky

12:06 Coming Up on the Substack

13:23 Upcoming Appearances

14:08 Pesto Comics Release Calendar

14:50 Instant Ink Comic Book Podcast

15:35 Super Secret Epilogue

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00:00 Welcome Back

01:56 Toronto (and Canadian) Comics History

03:27 Paywall

03:46 Let's Keep Going

05:22 America, The Beautiful

06:32 A Lost Canadian in a Strange (American) Land

09:09 What Does This All Mean?

10:07 The Goods (A Preview)

11:33 Coming Up on the Substack

13:17 Super Secret Epilogue

Table of Contents

00:00 Welcome Back

01:21 Worklog Updates

02:00 Project Updates

02:58 It's Finally Time

03:40 What Happened to Issue 5?

04:15 Other Changes to the Campaign

06:36 What's Available This Time?

09:34 Is There Going To Be a Collection?

10:10 So, Wait, What's It About?

11:12 Coming Up on Substack

11:33 Upcoming Appearances

12:06 Pesto Comics Release Calendar

13:35 Instant Ink Comic Book Podcast

14:46 Super Secret Epilogue

In this episode, we dive deep into a postmortem of the eighth Pesto Comics campaign, 'From Parts Unknown #3.'

I cover lessons learned from the underperformance of the third installment, and provide updates on upcoming projects.

00:00 Welcome Back

01:22 Project Updates

01:56 ComixLaunch Acknowledgment

02:31 Funding

04:39 Backers

07:06 Marketing

08:06 Q&A

11:32 Super Secret Epilogue

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00:00 Welcome Back

01:34 Where I've Been and Where I've Tabled

03:40 Preparation (and Research) is Key

05:31 Sell Your Story - and Your Book

07:17 Managing Expectations

08:36 Networking Nirvana

10:03 The Centre of Attention

10:56 Why Table at All?

12:14 Questions?

12:21 Super Secret Epilogue

00:00 Welcome Back

01:24 Worklog Updates

01:54 Project Updates

02:30 Role Updates

03:01 Somewhere New

03:28 The Good

05:47 The Not-So-Good

06:39 Looking Forward

07:42 What's Coming Up on the Substack

08:14 Upcoming Appearances

09:05 Pesto Comics Release Calendar

09:41 Instant Ink Comic Book Podcast

10:25 Super Secret Epilogue

00:00 Welcome Back

01:11 Worklog Updates

01:45 Project Updates

02:23 Made It to the Show

03:55 The Good

05:51 The Not-So-Good

08:14 Looking Forward

09:50 Coming Up on the Substack

11:19 Release Calendar

12:15 Instant Ink Comic Book Podcast

12:55 Super Secret Epilogue

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00:00 Welcome Back

02:24 A New Strategy

03:25 Finding Rafael Chrestani

04:26 Coming Up with the Concept

05:20 The Campaign

06:33 Costs in Depth

11:15 Final Performance

12:53 The Long Tail

13:38 Lessons Learned

14:46 Looking Forward

00:00 Welcome Back

01:54 Worklog Updates

02:37 Project Updates

03:06 Media Updates

03:32 Convention Updates

04:43 My Reading Philosphy

06:35 The Books That Won Me Over (So Far)

10:55 Books I'm Excited to Read

12:53 Not Just Entertainment

15:13 Coming Up on the Substack

16:04 Upcoming Appearances

18:57 Pesto Comics Release Calendar

22:46 Instant Ink Comic Book Podcast

24:33 Super Secret Epilogue

00:00 Welcome Back

02:32 Worklog Updates

04:05 Project Updates

04:52 Media Updates

05:16 I'll Cut to the Chase

07:39 Two Brands, One Company

10:08 The Pulp Writerly Strategy

11:39 Why Do All This? Isn’t It More Work?

12:26 What Does This Mean for Comics?

13:44 What Does the Future Hold?

15:33 Coming Up on the Substack

16:07 Upcoming Appearances

16:30 Release Calendar

17:31 Instant Ink Comic Book Podcast

17:55 Super Secret Epliogue

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00:00 Welcome Back

01:35 Why Kickstarter

03:22 It Starts With an Image

04:59 Show Them the Goods

06:34 Make a List, Check It Twice

07:31 Why We’re All Here: Rewards

08:36 All About the Dollars

09:33 Getting Comics in Hands

10:20 Show Them Your Work

10:53 Who Made This?

11:19 Disclaimers

13:11 Straight FAQs

13:34 Ready To Go

Table of Contents

00:06 Welcome Back

02:03 Worklog Updates

03:02 From Parts Unknown #4 in Prelaunch

03:29 Big Smoke Pulp Vol. 1 on Kindle Unlimited

04:02 Big Smoke Pulp Vol. 2 Call for Entries

04:45 My Floppy Ears on Two Geeks Talking

05:10 Happy Birthday to Me!

05:53 Talking to Myself

07:13 More Importantly

08:28 But You Care, Don't You?

09:24 The Point

10:23 Leave a Comment

10:32 Coming Up on the Substack

10:58 Upcoming Appearances

11:52 Pesto Comics Release Calendar

12:33 Instant Ink Comic Book...

Table of Contents

00:00 Welcome Back

01:57 From Parrts Unknown #4 is in prelaunch!

02:30 Big Smoke Pulp Vol. 1 on KU Right Now!

02:58 Big Smoke Pulp Vol. 2 - Call for Entry

03:38 Hear Me on Two Geeks Talking This Saturday

04:01 No Longer Going Elsewhere

04:46 A Lot at Once

05:44 Rethinking the Book Strategy for Volume 2

06:40 Comics and Reworks

07:34 Tariff Trouble

09:05 Lesson Learned: Slowing Down

10:20 Leave a Comment

10:26 Coming Up on the Substack

10:57 Upcoming Appearances

11:35 Pesto...

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Social media sucks.

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00:00 Welcome Back

02:39 From Parts Unknown #4 in Prelaunch

03:26 Being Everywhere at Once is Exhausting

04:23 Tier 1: Substack

05:08 Twitter / X

06:40 Instagram

07:35 Discord

08:30 Tier 2: BlueSky

09:31 Facebook

10:57 Threads

11:41 LinkedIn

12:37 Tiktok<...

YouTube is the place to be - mostly.

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00:00 Welcome Back

01:21 From Parts Unknown #3

01:54 The Death of Traditional Media

03:05 And Yet

04:10 All Thriller, No Filler

05:55 Commmunity-Based Approach

07:37 Picking Winners

09:24 Coming to the Substack

09:58 Upcoming Appearances

10:41 Pesto Comics Release Calendar

12:00 Instant Ink Comic Book Podcast

12:49 Super Secret Epilo...

Are bad guys really bad? (Yes.)

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00:00 Welcome Back

01:47 From Parts Unknown #4 in Prelaunch

02:26 Antiheroes in the Golden Age of Television

04:09 Antiheroes Have Levels

06:16 When Murder is Justified

08:00 Charisma Covers the Crime

08:41 Is There a Lesson Here?

09:44 Kickstarters to Check Out

10:03 Sizzling Substacks

10:21 Coming Up on the Pesto Comics Substack

A busy, crisis-causing weekend.

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00:00 Welcome Back

01:56 The End From Parts Unknown in Prelaunch

02:56 My Place in the Pack

05:16 A Very Busy Saturday

07:19 King of the Introverts

08:56 A Crisis of Direction

10:59 Reflecting on All of It

13:02 Coming Up on the Substack

13:41 Upcoming Appearances

14:24 Pesto Comics Release Calendar

15:08 Instant Ink...

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The many, many software I use to create comics and more.

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00:00 Welcome Back

02:50 Writing

09:11 Production

13:30 Marketing

16:37 Fulfillment

18:59 A Bad Workman Blames His Tools

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Collecting is caring.

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00:00 Welcome Back

01:13 From Parts Unknown #3 Ends FRIDAY

02:21 Consuming is Learning

04:00 Buried in Books

05:39 Thank Goodness for Digital

06:41 Collecting to Collect

07:53 The Time and Space Dilemma

09:10 Coming Up on the Substack

09:46 Upcoming Appearances

11:20 Pesto Comics Release Calendar

13:49 Instant Ink Comic Book Podcast

14:11 Super Secret Epilogue

In this episode of Elsewhere in the Universe, we celebrate the launch of From Parts Unknown #3 and Adriano's 1000th Kickstarter backing.

Delving into the crowdfunding scene, we discuss the dominance of NSFW content, the importance of community support, and some standout indie projects.

We also address the impact of AI on the artist community, the mixed reception of live-action Snow White, and Hollywood's evolving role in social commentary.

The episode wraps up with reviews of notable comics and films, along with updates on upcoming Substack posts and crowdfunding campaigns.

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00:00 Welcome Back

01:21 From Parts Unknown #3

01:54 The Death of Traditional Media

03:05 And Yet

04:10 All Thriller, No Filler

05:55 Commmunity-Based Approach

07:37 Picking Winners

09:24 Coming to the Substack

09:58 Upcoming Appearances

10:41 Pesto Comics Release Calendar

12:00 Instant Ink Comic Book Podcast

12:49 Super Secret Epilo...

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For paid subscribers, a deep-dive into the costs and creation of Unlimited Udo.

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01:44 Coming Up with the Concept

03:09 Finding Valentin

03:56 The Campaign

05:15 1. Art

05:56 2. Marketing

06:32 3. Printing

08:23 4. Shipping

09:10 Final Performance

12:16 Lessons Learned<...

Trying to do everything at once is a quick way to do none of it.

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00:00 Welcome Back

01:12 From Parts Unknown #3 is Live

01:57 The Past Two Months

03:27 Recognizing What Needs More Time

05:25 The Difference Between Improvement and Perfectionism

06:50 Staying on Task

07:57 What About the Comics?

09:46 Deadlines to Meet

10:59 Coming Up on the Substack<...

In this episode of Elsewhere in the Universe, we celebrate the launch of From Parts Unknown #3 and Adriano's 1000th Kickstarter backing.

Delving into the crowdfunding scene, we discuss the dominance of NSFW content, the importance of community support, and some standout indie projects.

We also address the impact of AI on the artist community, the mixed reception of live-action Snow White, and Hollywood's evolving role in social commentary.

The episode wraps up with reviews of notable comics and films, along with updates on upcoming Substack posts and crowdfunding campaigns.

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02:10 Short Turnaround

03:10 Speeding to the Finish

03:57 Within Reach

04:55 I Backed Issue 2, When Can I Read It?

05:26 So When Will #4 Come Out?

05:59 Still Shipping Worldwide

07:10 What's Available This Campaign

09:43 Light at the End of the Tunnel

11:11 Coming Up on the Substack

In this episode of Pesto Comics Audio Edition, we talk about the congested schedule of Pesto Comics. We talk about juggling the launch of a new paid newsletter, balancing multiple Kickstarter campaigns, attending conventions, and a secret trading card game project.

Despite the challenges, the passion for creating comics, novels, and expanding the business shines through.

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00:00 Welcome Back

01:32 The First Paid Newsletter - This...

Welcome to Elsewhere in the Universe by Pesto Comics.

Episode #1

See the full post, with all the links, at pestocomics.substack.com

00:00 Greetings from Elsewhere

02:14 A Quick Note for Listeners

02:33 Stimulating Substacks

04:36 Live and Kickstartin'

08:45 bit.ly/fpu3comic

09:12 Magnificent Movies

11:15 Big Time Boob Tube

12:40 Conclusions and Contemplation

13:52 Coming Up on the Substack

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It's almost Spring and I'm ready for it.

Plus, some big changes coming to the podcast and newsletter.

00:00 Welcome Back

01:28 From Parts Unknown #3 in Prelaunch

02:15 A Paid Option

03:37 Elsewhere in the Universe

05:00 East Coast Comic Expo

05:26 Word on the Street

05:52 Changing of the Seasons

06:49 Missing Out on Toronto Comicon

08:21 A Sign of a Long, Frustrating Summer (Sports-Wise)

09:16 Looking Ahead to 2025

10:29 Coming Up on the Substack(s)

11:05 Upcoming Appearances

11:53 Pesto Comics Release...

Welcome to the March 12th, 2025 episode of Pesto Comics Audio Edition.

Today I reflect on time management and overcoming fear to stay productive, the importance of creating, organizing, and taking consistent steps towards long-term success.

00:00 Welcome Back

01:45 Three Days Left to Back From Parts Unknown #2

02:27 It's Time to Spring Forward

03:27 Don't Let Fear Hold You Back

04:43 Don't Let Cliches Be Your Only Motivation

05:37 Don't Hesitate to Ask

06:38 Getting Organized

08:13 Planning is Limiting

09:29 You Only Get So Many Hours a...

Let's talk about when things do go quite to plan.

00:00 Welcome Back

02:14 From Parts Unknown #2 Has Funded

03:36 Hear Me on Comixlaunch

04:13 I'm Going to TCAF

05:24 It's Murphy's Law

06:36 The Original Plan for This Post

07:41 Quick to Pivot

09:07 Speaking Of: Big Smoke Pulp Vol. 2

10:12 Planning 2025 and Beyond

11:47 It's Frustrating, But Also the Fun Part

12:37 I'm Not a Lonely Writer

13:14 Coming Up on the Substack

13:38 Upcoming Appearances

16:01 Pesto Comics Release Calendar

16:44 Instant Ink Com...

This week, I talk about the challenges of launching From Parts Unknown #2 and the lessons learned from past successful campaigns like Naked Kaiju Woman.

I use it to discuss the impact of spoilers on blockbuster films like Captain America: Brave New World, Spider-Man No Way Home, and Deadpool/Wolverine.

00:00 Welcome Back

02:35 Captain America: Not Quite Brave or New

04:28 Spider-Man and the Multiverse of Spoilers

06:23 Deadpool, Wolverine and the FOX Marvel Players

07:44 A Big, Uphill Battle

08:50 Trading on Your Reputation

10:16 Coming Up on the...

Pesto Comics Audio Edition for February 19th, 2024.

It's launch day for From Parts Unknown #2!

00:00 Welcome Back

02:14 Letting the Cat Out of the Bag

03:21 Not Getting Ahead of Ourselves

04:03 Shouldn't I Just Wait for Issue 5?

04:33 What makes Issue 2 special?

05:36 What's Available This Campaign?

08:43 What If I Live in Timbuktu?

09:23 When Can I Expect Everything?

09:49  For Those That Don't like Comics, Wrestling, Vampires, or Otherwise

10:44 Coming Up on the Substack

11:07 Upcoming Appearances

12:22 Pesto Comics Release Ca...

It's the post-mortem for Naked Kaiju Woman!

00:00 Welcome Back

01:02 From Parts Unknown #2 Launches Next Week

01:37 Post Mortem Introduction

02:26 Funds Raised Comparison

03:15   Total Dollars Per Campain

03:41 Average Pledged

04:26 Popular Pledge Levels

05:14 Funding Stats

05:36 Overall Budget Cover by the Kickstarter Campaign

06:19 Cost Split

07:19 Backer Count Comparison

07:56 Backer Counts

08:11 Returning Backers from Previous Campaigns

08:50 Multi-Return

09:45 Digital vs. Physical

10:34 Backer Types

11:10 Where are physical backers from?

12:05 Backer Pr...

Welcome to Pesto Comics Audio Edition for February 5th, 2025.

Guilty pleasures are silly. Just like what you like.

00:00 Welcome Back

01:01 Naked Kaiju Woman Astounds

01:39 From Parts Unknown #2 Prelaunch is Live

02:37 Big Smoke Pulp Vol. 1 Off to the Printers

03:09 What's Your Guilty Pleasure?

04:20 My High School Brain: Girls > Comics

05:32 “Chick Rock” and, Eventually, K-Pop

07:01 The World is Too Interesting (Don’t Put Yourself in a Box)

07:38 Don’t Put My Writing in a Box Either

08:47 You Don’t Have to Li...

Welcome to Pesto Comics Audio Edition for January 29th, 2025.

This week we dive into NSFW comics on Kickstarter, discussing 'Naked Kaiju Woman' and the broader landscape of taboo comics.

00:00 Welcome Back

01:40 Less Than 3 Days Left for Naked Kaiju Woman

02:38 Big Smoke Pulp is off to the printers - finally

03:22 Indie Comics are Different

04:28 A Different Angle

05:47 The Big Naked Crowd

06:59 Do I Have To Do NSFW To Be Successful?

08:39 Coming Up on Substack

09:02 Upcoming Appearances

09:36 Pesto Comics...

Welcome to Pesto Comics Audio Edition for January 22nd, 2025!

In this episode, Adriano talks through the pitfalls of self-publishing and the insular nature of writing about writing.

00:00 Welcome Back

01:52 Naked Kaiju Woman Still Flying High

02:43 Writers Writing About Writers

03:36 Stop Hitting Yourself

05:10 Writers Selling Writing

06:17 Every Platform Has Writers Selling the Platform

07:22 I'm Part of the Problem

09:23 Tooting My Own Horn

10:43 Coming up on the Substack

11:05 Upcoming Appearances

12:18 Pesto Comics Release Calendar

13:26 Instant...

The Magic of Dictation: A writing hack for hacks like me.

In the January 15th, 2025 episode of Pesto Comics Audio Edition, Adriano celebrates the successful launch of his latest project 'Naked Kaiju Woman'

Following that, he discusses the wonders and pitfalls of using dictation as a writing tool - and whether it might work for you!

00:00 Welcome Back

01:35 Naked Kaiju Woman is Thriving

02:09 Long Box Punk

02:40 By The Wayside

03:09 Comics Asylum

03:43 I'm Not Don Draper, But...

04:34 Dictation Feels Weird

05:29...

Unveiling Naked Kaiju Woman: A New Comic Series

In the January 8th, 2025 edition of Pesto Comics Audio Edition, we dive right into discussing the highly anticipated launch of the 'Naked Kaiju Woman' comic series, exploring its conception, unique approach to NSFW content in comics, and the story behind its creation.

This episode forgoes usual updates to focus on the inspiration, creative process, and the Kickstarter rewards for backers.

See more for yourself at https://bit.ly/kaijuwoman

00:00 Welcome Back

00:35 Selling Out with NSFW

01:52 Keeping It Classy

In this New Year's update from Pesto Comics, Adriano lays out the ambitious projects planned for 2025.

We cover the anticipated launches of 'Naked Kaiju Woman' and future issues of 'From Parts Unknown' issues - plus a secret comic series collaboration with a renowned editor and prose ventures into space opera, romance, and time travel fiction.

Additionally, Adriano teases plans for a new trading card game and aspirations to make 2025 a breakout year financially.

00:00 Welcome Back

03:17 Naked Kaiju Woman

05:15 From Parts Unknown

07:11 Pitch Package with Big Time Editor<...

2024 Year in Review

From breaking new grounds with 'Crazy Latte Thing Called Love,' 'Big Smoke Pulp', and 'From Parts Unknown,' to participating in exciting conventions and collaborations, this episode captures all the highlights.

00:00 Welcome Back

01:19 Two Weeks to Naked Kaiju Woman Launches

02:17 Reviewing 2024

02:57 Crazy Latte Thing Called Love

04:24 From Parts Unknown 1

05:46 Big Smoke Pulp Vol 1

07:18 Chop, Chop, Chop

08:48 Are Digital Comics Worth It - Comical Opinions

10:17 Il Pescatore - The City We Chose

11:40 Writing Tools...

In this episode of Pesto Comics, we dive into the postmortem of the latest campaign for Big Smoke Pulp Volume 1.

We go deep into the funds raised, marketing strategies, backer statistics, and the overall success of the campaign, which was a departure from the usual comic book projects.

Check it out for in-depth analysis and tips for running a successful Kickstarter campaign.

00:00 Welcome Back

02:05 Prelaunch for Naked Kaiju Woman is Live!

02:47 Funds Raised

03:58 Total $ Per Campaign

04:44 Average Pledged

05:47 Popular Pledge Levels

08:16...

In this December 11th, 2024 of episode of Pesto Comics Audio Edition, Adriano shares a heartfelt ode to his cat Oliver on his adoptiversary.

Reflecting on the joys and lessons of pet ownership, Adriano discusses how Oliver has influenced his empathy and how that improved his writing.

00:00 Welcome Back

01:13 Follow Naked Kaiju Woman

01:48 Read my Dirt Sheet in Undisputed 1

02:22 From the Mouths of Maows

03:32 I'm Not Vegan, But...

04:56 James Gunn Gets It

06:28 Hot Take - Having a Cat Makes You a Better Writer

In this episode, Adriano shares his thoughts on the importance of consistent effort in writing, the challenges of maintaining productivity, and the benefits of participating in writing challenges.

00:00 Welcome Back

01:34 Christmas Market This Weekend in Newmarket

02:12 Follow Naked Kaiju Woman!

02:46 Another Wrestling Book with Undisputed #1

03:18 A Disclaimer

04:14 Seinfeld Broke Us All

05:53 Like Any Good Canadian

07:03 The Myth of 'The Outlier'

08:22 I Technically Cheated This Year

09:31 I Was Consistently Inconsistent This Year

10:39 Will I Do It Again Next...

In this November 27th, 2024 entry of Pesto Comics Audio Edition, Adriano discusses the intricacies of overlapping campaigns, the challenges of fulfillment, and shares reflections on time management between creating and producing content.

00:00 Welcome Back

01:54 Black Friday Sale at pestocomics.com

02:52 Big Smoke Pulp Vol. 1 Smashing Stretch Goals

04:10 Pre-Launch for Naked Kaiju Woman -

04:36 Wayside Christmas Market

05:23 The Overlap

06:53 New Printer for the New Series

08:32 Bag and Board Blues

09:41 The Mini-Magnet and Other Stretch Goals

11:08 Protection Racket

12:38 Getting...

Join Adriano from Pesto Comics as he guides indie comic creators through the entire process of crowdfunding, specifically focusing on launching a successful Kickstarter campaign. Originally presented at Thought Bubble, this re-recorded presentation covers everything from choosing the right crowdfunding platform to promoting your campaign and fulfilling your backers' rewards.

Adriano shares his insights and practical tips based on his extensive experience with multiple successful campaigns launched. Learn about the strengths and weaknesses of different platforms, the importance of backing other projects, effective marketing strategies, and handling post-campaign logistics.

Whether you're a newbie or an...

0:00 Welcome Back

1:03 Bonus Update Coming Saturday

1:31 Big Smoke Pulp Vol. 1 Going Gangbusters!

1:58 Archetypes 2 Funded with Hours To Go

2:16 Prelaunch Coming Soon for NKW

2:54 Christmas Market in Newmarket

3:16 Vancouver Fan Expo Denied

3:35 Day Zero - Getting There

5:17 Day One - Jetlag Makes a Grumpy Gus

7:12 Day Two - Low Expectations, High Rewards

9:00 Apples and Oranges: San Diego and Harrogate

9:48 Coming Back to Thought Bubble?

10:31 Upcoming on Substack

10:54 Upcoming Conventions

11:15 Pesto Comics Release...

0:14 - Welcome Back

1:22 - Big Smoke Pulp Vol. 1 Is Already Funded!

2:05 - Archetypes 2 Still Needs Help

2:40 - One For The New Year

3:55 - Thought Bubble This Weekend!

4:40 - Ending 2024 on a High Note

5:21 - Artistic Discipline

6:54 - Inktober & Forcing It

8:11 - Elevated Stick Figures

9:45 - Jealousy is a Good Motivator

11:03 - But There Are Only So Many Hours 

12:07 - Upcoming on Substack

12:33 - Secret Bonus Epilogue

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Follow the campaign for B...

0:18 - Welcome Back

1:26- Project Updates

2:23 - Event Updates

2:47 - We Get It, Already! You Went To Film School!

4:12 - Dalton Trumbo and The Black List

5:30 - The Pulp Masters

6:41 - What is Big Smoke Pulp?

7:49 - This Is What You Can Get

9:51 - Who Is Responsible For This?!

10:44 - But Wait, Isn’t This Pesto Comics?

11:42 - Upcoming on Substack

12:08 - Secret Bonus Epilogue

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Wayside Creators Con - a comics convention focus on COMICS! (Finally)

00:15 - Welcome Back

1:09 - 7 Days until Big Smoke Pulp Vol. 1

1:47 - Archetypes Issue 2 - Crowdfunding Now!

2:23 - Thought Bubble: Coming Soon

2:43 - A Shop Like None Other

3:50 - Out in the Cold

4:55 - A Comic Convention with COMICS

6:23 - Different Approaches to the Same Thing

7:53 - An Eye to the Future

9:37 - One to Go

10:49 - Upcoming Episodes

11:14 - Secret Bonus Audio

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Believe it or not, it won't ruin your childhood.

Chapters

0:00 Welcome Back

Project Updates

0:41 - Do You Read Chip Zdarsky’s Newsletter?

1:08 - 14 Days until Big Smoke Pulp Vol. 1

1:32 - Naked Kaiju Woman in the New Year

Event Updates

1:50 - Comics in the Brewery: Wayside Creator Con

2:17 - Thought Bubble Table Confirmed

Main Story

2:34 - DC: Two Sides of the Same Coin This Week

4:37 - Something You’ll Recognize

5:43 - You Ruined My Chil...

Thank you so much - for all of it!

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No one knows what's good and what's crap while they're in the middle of it.

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Follow the campaign for Big Smoke Pulp Vol. 1 for free here:

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/pestocomics/big-smoke-pulp-vol-1

If you haven't backed From Parts Unknown yet: Late pledges are active.

Back it at https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/pestocomics/from-parts-unknown-1

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I love Hamilton, but the jury is out for Hamilton Comic Con.

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My experience at TIFF and why I keep going back after 20 years.

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It's about comics. I swear.

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This might be the last time I go to Fan Expo Canada*

*This is clickbait. Listen for more!

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From Parts Unknown is LIVE!

We're here. It's launch day.

If you haven't backed From Parts Unknown yet: now is the time.

Back it at https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/pestocomics/from-parts-unknown-1

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Let's talk about getting physical books out to backers!

Follow 'From Parts Unknown 1' on Kickstarter!

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This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visitpestocomics.substack.com

Sometimes, we have to learn the lessons first-hand.

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How do I juggle multiple projects? Barely.

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A review of my weekend at San Diego Comic Con '24!

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Happy Wednesday!

Normally, I’d start with a “quick updates” section. That’s still in this post, but I’m going to follow the conventions that the rest of Substack follows and leave those after the main topic of this post.

Here’s what you can expect:

* Main Feature - My Talk at TCAF: Word Balloon Academy

* Crazy Latte Thing Called Love production update

* Where to find me at SDCC (Let’s meet in person!)

* Upcoming Posts

* Convention Schedule

* Production & Release Calendar

Without furt...

Let's talk lettering! An unsung hero of making comics.

Notes:

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And the rest of Pesto Comics' catalog here: https://leagueofcomicgeeks.com/people/62791/adriano-ariganello

You can find Blambot at https://blambot.com/

You can find Comicraft at https://www.comicbookfonts.com/

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Visit the store at https://pestocomics.com

Find me on (almost) all the socials...

Today, we do the first half of our post-mortem for the Kickstarter campaign for Crazy Latte Thing Called Love.

You can find the whole thing at https://pestocomics.substack.com/

Visit the store at https://pestocomics.com

Find me on (almost) all the socials @pestocomics

Leave a comment or shoot me an email at adriano@pestocomics.com

Some Quick Updates

Crazy Latte is Successfully Funded!

Thanks to 189 backers from all over the globe, we’ve had a successful crowdfunding campaign for Crazy Latte Thing Called Love! This campaign broke records for Pesto Comics. Hopefully it’s the start of a trend with 72% of those that backed being completely new to our books. We had a pretty decent returning backer rate too, so if that holds the sky’s the limit.

I can’t wait to show you this book once it’s ready. Mattia is hard at work colouring the remaining...

The Fun Stuff First

Join Me at Niagara Falls Comic Con

I’ll be at Niagara Falls Comic-Con with copies of Unlimited Udo and Stay Cool available — plus a bonus for any backers of Crazy Latte Thing Called Love.

Not just that, but dear subscribers (LIKE YOU) will also get a freebie from me. Just show me your subscription on your phone and I’ll hand over the goods.

NFCC runs from June 7-9. Find out more here.

“Crazy Latte Thing Called Love” Going Strong

Holy cow! What a sta...