Instant Ink Comic Book Podcast

About Instant Ink Comic Book Podcast

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

Publisher

Adriano Ariganello, Roberto Viacava

Category

arts

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

23 Sept 2024

Latest episode

16 Dec 2025

Latest episodes

74 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   16 Dec 2025

   Abandoned Beauty, Silly Sports | Part 2 of 2 | Michael Barron - Episode 074

   In Part II of our discussion with Michael Barron, we cover the creative and marketing benefits of creating series versus one-shot stories in the comics and novel industries, the self-contained nature of one-shots and acknowledges the marketing power of longer series, the challenges of finding a personal creative voice, avoiding over-attachment to specific projects, and the evolving dynamics of engaging readers in the digital age. 00:00 The Appeal of One-Shots and Series in Comics 02:14 Kickstarter Strategies for Comic Creators 04:03 The Importance of Finishing Projects 07:52 Finding Your Voice as a Writer 15:30 Challenges in Reading and Writing Education 24:02 The Impact of Social Media on Reading Habits 30:14 Adapting Comics to Digital Formats 42:45 Manga's Popularity and Reboot Memories 49:28 Pandemic Reflections and Workplace Changes 52:50 Comic Creation and Final Thoughts -- Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/instantinkpodcast/ Follow the hosts on their many socials: Adriano Ariganello - Pesto Comics Socials https://pestocomics.substack.com/ https://www.kickstarter.com/profile/pestocomics https://bsky.app/profile/pestocomics.bsky.social https://x.com/pestocomics https://www.instagram.com/pestocomics/ https://www.youtube.com/@pestocomics https://www.threads.net/@pestocomics Roberto Viacava - Green Iceberg Press https://twitter.com/ViacavaRoberto https://linktr.ee/robertoviacava https://www.kickstarter.com/profile/robertoviacava https://www.instagram.com/viacavaroberto https://www.facebook.com/ViacavaRoberto https://www.artstation.com/viacava https://www.behance.net/viacavaroberto -- Interested in being a guest? Send us a note and we'll schedule something with you: adriano@pestocomics.com

2. 

   9 Dec 2025

   Abandoned Beauty, Silly Sports | Part 1 of 2 | Michael Barron - Episode 073

   In Part I of our conversation with Michael Barron we talk about Michael's background in speculative fiction and horror, including his one-shot comic 'Secret Lives of Demon Hunters' and topics like writing, pacing, and structuring both short stories and comic series. 00:00 Welcome to Instant Ink Comic Book Podcast 03:07 Generating Comic Prompts 07:12 Plotting the Comic Panels 19:22 Michael's Writing Journey and Projects 28:51 Introduction to Writing Short Stories 35:01 Journaling and Writing Techniques 40:20 Character Development in Stories 48:40 Pacing and Structure in Writing 55:16 Marketing and Selling Comics -- Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/instantinkpodcast/ Follow the hosts on their many socials: Adriano Ariganello - Pesto Comics Socials https://pestocomics.substack.com/ https://www.kickstarter.com/profile/pestocomics https://bsky.app/profile/pestocomics.bsky.social https://x.com/pestocomics https://www.instagram.com/pestocomics/ https://www.youtube.com/@pestocomics https://www.threads.net/@pestocomics Roberto Viacava - Green Iceberg Press https://twitter.com/ViacavaRoberto https://linktr.ee/robertoviacava https://www.kickstarter.com/profile/robertoviacava https://www.instagram.com/viacavaroberto https://www.facebook.com/ViacavaRoberto https://www.artstation.com/viacava https://www.behance.net/viacavaroberto -- Interested in being a guest? Send us a note and we'll schedule something with you: adriano@pestocomics.com

3. 

   3 Dec 2025

   Dream Catcher Surprise | Part 2 of 2 | Anitha Krishnan - Episode 072

   In part II of our discussion with Anitha, we talk about the creative processes, struggles, and strategies for maintaining productivity. Plus anecdotes about aging, family life, and the challenge of keeping energy levels high as we grow older while juggling the practical side of building a writing career, emphasizing the importance of a mailing list. 00:00 The Challenge of Writing Daily 02:31 Finding the Right Writing Environment 09:45 The Influence of Childhood Reading 14:13 The World of Comics and Graphic Novels 28:39 Navigating the Publishing Industry 33:53 Building an Audience and Marketing Strategies 38:33 Dealing with Unsubscribes 50:20 The Fragmented World of Indie Publishing 53:03 Final Thoughts and Wrap-Up -- Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/instantinkpodcast/ Follow the hosts on their many socials: Adriano Ariganello - Pesto Comics Socials https://pestocomics.substack.com/ https://www.kickstarter.com/profile/pestocomics https://bsky.app/profile/pestocomics.bsky.social https://x.com/pestocomics https://www.instagram.com/pestocomics/ https://www.youtube.com/@pestocomics https://www.threads.net/@pestocomics Roberto Viacava - Green Iceberg Press https://twitter.com/ViacavaRoberto https://linktr.ee/robertoviacava https://www.kickstarter.com/profile/robertoviacava https://www.instagram.com/viacavaroberto https://www.facebook.com/ViacavaRoberto https://www.artstation.com/viacava https://www.behance.net/viacavaroberto -- Interested in being a guest? Send us a note and we'll schedule something with you: adriano@pestocomics.com

Who has been a guest on Instant Ink Comic Book Podcast

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• James Ferguson
• Benjamin Dean
• Danon Hennessey
• Chris Stall
• Frank Martin

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

192,521

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 63 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

80

Social presence

0

YouTube

82

Engagement

32

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