Ep. 41: Pesto Comics Interview, with Adriano Ariganello (Part 1 of 2)

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As a follow up to our Book Club episode covering Crazy Latte Thing Called Love, Adriano Ariganello, who wrote, lettered, and published that book, joins the host Mark Ohrenberger to discuss that comic in provide a closer look at his indie comics publication company, Pesto Comics. Adriano discusses the feeling of satisfaction as well as frustrations that come along with starting your own comic book publishing company from scratch. Additionally, Adriano provides a synopsis and some insight into each of the titles released under the Pesto Comics banner so far: Brad(s), Unlimited Udo, Stay Cool, Crazy Latte Thing Called Love, From Parts Unknown, and Naked Kaiju Woman, as well as the prose short story anthology Adriano edited and published, Big Smoke Pulp, vol. 1.

This episode presents part 1 of 2-part interview. Be sure to come back next week for the second half of Mark's conversation with Adriano.

When you're done listening, be sure to check out Pesto Comics online, and follow Adriano at:

• IG: @pestocomics
• Bsky: @pestocomics.bsky.social
• YouTube: @pestocomics
• Substack: @pestocomics

Let us know what you think. Questions? Comments on the show? Comments on the book we covered? Recommendations for other comic collections or graphic novels?
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