Instant Ink Comic Book Podcast

In Part II of our conversation with Chris Stall, from https://www.youtube.com/@LongBoxPunk, we talk more about the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), the nuances of pro wrestling, and Chris' journey into the world of comic creation. 00:00 Introduction and MCU Discussion02:14 Action and Fight Choreography06:31 Pro Wrestling Terminology and Culture12:20 Wrestling Stories and Breaking Kayfabe23:41...

In Part I of our conversation with Chris Stall, from the excellent podcast Long Box Punk, we chat about a trip to Disney, our favorite Marvel and DC shows and movies, and the challenges of replicating successful formulas. Plus some hockey talk. 00:00 Welcome to the Instant Ink Comic Book Podcast 03:38 Brainstorming the Tear Jerker Comic 10:13 Disney and Universal Adventures 17:18 Hockey Talk and S...

In Part II of our chat with Joel Glover, we talk about literature, writing, and the varying experiences of readers - including reading habits, the impact of the education system, and the joys of reading for pleasure versus self-improvement. 00:00 The Joy of Reading 03:04 Challenges in Modern Education 05:41 Coping Mechanisms and Creativity 07:38 The Power of Literature and Empathy 17:53 The Renais...

In this first of two episodes with author, Joel Glover, he shares his expertise as a sci-fi writer. We discuss the importance of intentional writing in genre fiction, media literacy, the state of modern pop culture, and finding the balance between originality and traditional tropes. 00:00 Introduction 02:45 Prompt Selection and Story Ideas 05:10 Developing the Comic's Plot 15:16 Exploring Sci-Fi a...

In Part II of our conversation with Bruno Catarino, we talk about cutting off social media, the state of Big Two comics, why Superman matters and finalize our page. 00:00 Cutting Off Social Media 02:48 The Exhaustion of Online Engagement 05:49 The Shift to Blue Sky and Threads 06:53 The Role of Twitter for Sports 13:10 Supporting Indie Creators vs. Big Corporations 18:49 Superman: The Infallible H...

In this first episode with Bruno Catarino, hosts Roberto and Adriano discuss the importance of constructive feedback in writing and geek out about film and film history. Join us!00:00 Welcome02:18 Generating Comic Prompts06:22 Brainstorming the Comic Story10:21 Developing the Comic Panels24:35 The Creative Process34:24 Transitioning from Film to Comics37:43 Successful Comic-to-Film Adaptations40:5...

In Part II of our discussion with Braxton, we talk about choosing your path in comics, using structure to write them and we finish our one-page comic. 00:00 Understanding Storytelling Formulas 02:26 Tarantino's Mastery of Story Structure 03:11 The Art of Learning and Practice 05:15 Critiquing Hollywood's Storytelling 07:03 The Golden Age of Storytelling 11:55 The Challenges of Big Budget F...

In this episode of the Instant Ink Comic Book Podcast, we're joined by Braxton Cosby, CEO of Cosby Media Productions. We discuss the making of expansive comic book universes, and explore the unique business strategies behind combining novels and comics. Braxton also shares his journey of growing Cosby Media Productions, transitioning to hybrid publishing, and his passion for creating engaging stor...

Part two of two of our conversation with Ace Renshaw. Ace shares her experience with creating comics, her inspirations, and the challenges she faces as a young artist. We dive into a discussion about conventions, including New York Comic-Con and San Diego Comic-Con, and the unique experiences these events offer and finish our page about a genie and a man with a wooden frog that means everything to...

Part 1 of 2 of our conversation with Ace Renshaw for an exciting episode of the Instant Ink Comic Book podcast. In this episode, we discuss the challenges of comic creation, share personal stories from conventions, and the joy of artistic collaboration. 00:00 Welcome to the Instant Ink Comic Book Podcast 00:47 Meet the Hosts: Adriano and Roberto 01:29 Introducing Special Guest: Ace Renshaw 02:37 D...

In Part II of our episodes with Philip Tarl Denson, we explore the dynamic relationship between writers and artists in the indie comics industry. They discuss the challenges of proving oneself as a writer, the importance of paying artists fairly, and the multifaceted role of a comic book writer that includes marketing and production. 00:00 The Challenge of Proving Writing Talent 02:14 Balancing Wr...

Part 1 of 2 of our conversation with Philip Tarl Denson. A multi-talented writer working in comics, film and more. We cover all aspects of creative creation and collaboration while putting a dark horror page together. 00:00 Intros 02:31 Developing the Comic Story 08:39 Philip's Background and Projects 10:08 Creating Wild North Comics 15:44 Diverse Artistic Collaboration 18:52 The Immediate Gratifi...

In the second part of our conversation with Chris O'Hara, we talk about balancing creative control, learning through criticism, marketing struggles, and the importance of a global team. 00:00 Brainstorming New Ideas 00:32 Comic Con Experiences 02:33 Planning a Comic Con at Dave & Buster's 04:36 Challenges and Opportunities in Comic Cons 07:18 Collaborating with Artists 14:37 Global Rea...

In this episode of the Instant Ink Comic Book Podcast, hosts Adriano and Roberto are joined by Chris O'Hara, co-owner of Bent Box Comics. We cover the landscape of independent comics, innovative publishing strategies, and the mission behind Bent Box Comics. 00:00 Welcome to the Instant Ink Comic Book Podcast 00:37 Meet the Hosts: Adriano and Roberto 01:25 Guest Introduction: Chris O'Hara 0...

In Part 2 of 2 in our chat with James Edward Clark, our talk of influential science fiction author Philip K. Dick and his unconventional storylines and autobiographical elements continues. James also tells us of Kurt Vonnegut's impactful novels and personal influence. 00:00 Introduction to Philip K. Dick00:19 Exploring Philip K. Dick's Later Works00:58 Rediscovering Classic Authors02:46 Di...

In this episode, hosts Adriano and Roberto are joined by fellow artist James Edward Clark for a collaborative drawing session. It starts with drawing Bluey to discussing the influence of Philip K. Dick on their storytelling. It's an interesting one, for sure. 00:00 Introduction 02:45 Prompt Selection and Initial Ideas 04:50 Drawing Session Begins 07:00 Discussing Art Styles and Techniques 09:1...

Part II of our episode with PJ Curling. He openly discusses his experiences with ADHD, complex PTSD, and how writing comic books, especially his first comic 'Taking Out The Dead,' has been a therapeutic outlet for him. We talk about the trials and tribulations of comic creation, such as the highs and lows of Kickstarter campaigns and the logistics of collaborating with international artist...

In this episode of the Instant Ink Comic Book Podcast, hosts Adriano and Roberto are joined by guest PJ Curling, creator of the pro wrestling comic 'Undisputed'. While creating their one-page comic off the prompt "Good Vibes", they talk about the world of comics and wrestling - going deep into wrestling lore and the struggles of independent comic creation. 00:00 Welcome to Instan...

Adriano (@pestocomics) & Roberto (@viacavaroberto) are joined by Jon Westhoff (@parttimecomix) continue with the second part of their comic with the prompt 'Picture Perfect'. We get into the fast-paced nature of comics, the importance of realistic goal-setting, the significance of anthologies, and the importance of community support. 00:00 Starting in Film: A Journey to Comics 01:52 Th...

Adriano (@pestocomics) & Roberto (@viacavaroberto) are joined by Jon Westhoff (@parttimecomix) to create a comic based off the prompt 'Picture Perfect'. While Roberto draws, they discuss crowdfunding experiences, the balance of creative pursuits with full-time jobs, and navigating the comic convention scene. 00:00 Welcome to the Podcast 00:45 Meet the Hosts and Special Guest 01:41 Disc...

Continuing our chat with Frank Martin, a prolific writer and comic creator. Frank discusses his journey, his views on not compromising creativity for market demands, and dives into memorable personal anecdotes about genre exploration and storytelling. 00:00 Writing for Yourself: The Key to Authentic Storytelling 01:02 Exploring Different Genres 03:04 Collaborative Storytelling 04:18 Challenges of...

Frank Martin joins Roberto and Adriano to chat and create a one-page comic from the prompt "Drama Queen". Learn more about Frank's expansion of the Grimm Space' series and the unique approach to merging fairy tales with sci-fi elements while we work on one of the most unique one-pagers we've done in a while. 00:00 Welcome to the Instant Ink Comic Book Podcast 00:49 Meet Adriano, Roberto and Frank...

A preview of what's to come on the Instant Ink Comic Book Podcast! Adriano provides a quick list of our exciting guest lineup and episodes scheduled through April. 00:00 Intro 00:17 Welcome 00:34 Frank Martin - Episodes 28-29 01:05 Jon Westoff - Episodes 30-31 01:34 PJ Curling - Episodes 32-33 02:21 James Edward Clark - Episodes 34-35 03:12 Chris O'Hara - Episodes 36-37 03:35 Philip Tarl Denson -...

In this special Christmas Eve episode of the Instant Ink Comic Book Podcast, Adriano looks back at 2024. We review episodes with guests such as Daniel Torres, Aaron Wroblewski, Phoebe Xavier, Robbie J Atkinson, Daniel Kalban, Mark Maia, and Steve Bynoe. There is also a request to follow Roberto and Adriano's new projects for 2025: Adriano - Naked Kaiju Woman - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/...

In part 2 of 2 of our conversation with Steve Bynoe, we dive into the intricacies of supporting indie comics, the challenges of maintaining momentum in a series, and the balancing act between single issues and graphic novels. 00:00 Introduction to Indie Comics Challenges 01:25 Balancing Production and Audience Expectations 05:14 Consistency in Comic Book Releases 09:47 Kickstarter and Financial Re...