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I LOVE YOU, 5000!
From Parts Unknown #1 Hits Nearly 5,000 Orders — Thank You + What’s NextThe numbers for From Parts Unknown #1 are in, and I couldn't be happier with the sales! Reporting just under 5,000 orders, this…
Managing Your Mental Health
FOC week is here - and it has me thinking about my mental health.00:00 FOC Week Is Here00:34 New Production Designer01:22 Letters Page Announcement02:56 Kickstarter & Direct Market Strategy09:44…
The Truth about Writing Indie Comics
in indie comics I’m both writer and publisher, because I have to manage production, project coordination, and especially marketing to get books made. I explain why the writer-versus-artist argument…
Rejected, Again
After being waitlisted for TCAF, I’m reflecting on why "rejection" is actually providing the clarity I need to pivot away from the stress of convention tabling. I discuss the shift toward the direct…
A Check-In about Upcoming Projects
I can and should do better, but things are rolling along!00:00 Hello Again01:47 Big Smoke Pulp Vol. 203:51 From Parts Unknown #105:48 Snip 1 & 207:54 Naked Kaiju Woman #308:40 Crimson…
The Clock Keeps Ticking...
They call it the Messy Middle for a reason.00:00 The Mid-Campaign Dead Zone01:32 Followers and the Direct Market03:11 The 100-Week Timeline05:19 The Pesto Vault06:04 The Messy Middle==Check out all…
Doubling Down on What Works
Sometimes you just need to do what works. 00:00 Pivot Back to Audio01:02 The Change in Strategy02:49 The AM Radio Host05:38 Always Comics06:44 Doubling Down on What Works08:40 Different Streams for…
Maintaining Perspective
We're back to audio every other week, for the off weeks when we're not doing video. This week, I reflect on the launch of SNIP and how I try to keep perspective in it all. 00:00 A Return to…
100 Weeks to the Next Level
Join me as I embark on a 100-week journey to make Pesto Comics a full-time publishing house, starting with the dual-issue launch of 'Snip'. Featuring stunning artwork and Kickstarter-exclusive…
BIG ANNOUNCEMENT! Pesto Comics joins Prana Publishers!
In this episode of Pesto Comics, Adriano announces a major development: Pesto Comics is going global in 2026 through a new partnership with Prana Publishers. This collaboration will enable Pesto…
Predicting Indie Comic Trends for 2026
I'm reflecting on the evolving indie comic market and the importance of staying current with indie comic trends. The role of digital comics app in reaching a wider audience. Ultimately, it's about…
I Quit My Resolution Early
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…
2026: Planning the Year Ahead
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…
2025: A Year in Review
Super Secret Epilogue: https://youtu.be/Ok54Kw9ddgkA Year in Review for Pesto ComicsAdriano from Pesto Comics looks back at the successes and lessons of 2025. Featuring key highlights from the year…
I Tried Everything on Substack in 2025
What Worked for My Substack in 2025I'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…
Should You Dare to Launch During the Holidays?
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit pestocomics.substack.comWelcome BackI have a campaign that is live on Kickstarter called Big Smoke Pulp Vol. 2, and you can get it…
I Failed Novel November (Again)
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit pestocomics.substack.comI reflect on why I failed the Novel November challenge again. I've got four good reasons why and some solutions…
Post-Mortem: Naked Kaiju Woman #2
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit pestocomics.substack.comWelcome BackBetter late than never!We’re here for yet another post-mortem - and this one is for the big one:…
Big Smoke Pulp Vol. 2 Launches Today!
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit pestocomics.substack.comIt's launch day for Big Smoke Pulp Volume 2 on Kickstarter,!Today, I provide details on the available rewards,…
What Can Comics Learn from Italy?
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit pestocomics.substack.comI spent a week in Italy exploring their comic culture and comparing it to North America's. I found differences in…
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Pesto Comics - Audio Edition has published 122 episodes since December 2023, covering topics in Animation & Manga, Business.
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