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CARTOON: Trapped
Devil is in the details. Today's cartoon by Paul Lander & Dan McConnell.

CARTOON: Open Options
Non-committal canoe. Today's cartoon by Ken Levine.

CARTOON: Galactic Giggles
Next stop, Uranus.

CARTOON: Hopping Truth
Hare-raising Conspiracies. Today's cartoon by Jose Arroyo and Rob Kutner.

CARTOON: Salty Tales
Hear about the Himalayas? Today's cartoon by Lance Risseeuw.

CARTOON: Popped Puberty
Melted butter maturity. Today's cartoon by Steve Daugherty.

CARTOON: Medieval Dating
I've been framed! Today's cartoon by Thomas Wykes.

CARTOON: Pickle Pump
Jarring. Today's cartoon by Drew Panckeri.

CARTOON: Mugshot Masterpiece
Presidential Power to Mugshot Hour. Today's cartoon by Brandon Kicks.

CARTOON: Porcupine Orgy
Stick it in! Today's cartoon by Mat Barton & Adam Cooper

CARTOON: Cave Class
Burning for learning. Today's cartoon by Michael Litwak.

CARTOON: Mulligan?
Sand trapped! Today's cartoon by Nathan Cooper.

CARTOON: Grilled
This might take a while. Today's cartoon by Thomas Wykes.

CARTOON: Harnessing Creativity
Inspiration, not perspiration. Today's cartoon by Peter Kuper.

CARTOON: New Hot Spot
Deserted Dessert? 5 stars. Today's cartoon by Lars Kenseth.

CARTOON: Shark Attacks on the Rise
Gonna need a bigger boat? Today's cartoon by Thomas Wykes.

CARTOON: College Admissions
Hope they teach creative accounting. Today's cartoon by Ali Solomon.

The Cartoon Pad w/ guest Thurber expert, Michael Rosen
Thurber, Thurber, Thurber. That’s all we talk about. Acclaimed poet, bestseller, illustrator and Thurber scholar, Michael Rosen, joins the podcast for this must listen to for any gag cartoonist.

CARTOON: Upgraded
Updating sex drivers. Today's cartoon by Vaughan Tomlinson.

CARTOON: Tied Up
Good Doctor. Today's cartoon by Thomas Wykes.

CARTOON: Hissteria
Was the forked tongue from your father's side? 🐍

CARTOON: Checked Out
Game Over. Today's cartoon by Patrick Hickey.

CARTOON: Middle Aged Mutant Ninja Turtles
From pizza to paperwork. Today's cartoon by Chris Gural.

CARTOON: Ha Ha Hazard
Clown frown. Today's cartoon by Dan Misdea.

The Cartoon Pad w/ guest Lars Kenseth
Jets, nibs, poop…we cover it all on this very special episode of The Cartoon Pad starring New Yorker cartoonist, Lars Kenseth.

CARTOON: Doll Dating
Can't invite you in, sorry. Today's cartoon by Eric Kofman.

CARTOON: After Affirmation
Tell me I'm OK. Today's cartoon by CHris Gural.

CARTOON: Brood Mood
Cheer up or else. Today's cartoon Theora Kvitka.

The Cartoon Pad w/ guest Ali Solomon
In this episode The Cartoon Pad welcomes author and cartoonist Ali Solomon who shares her secrets of success. Bob and Shaw remember some old New Yorker cartoon editors and how they might have received form rejections from Ali as an intern. Marty adds more sound effects to the show. See Ali's work and links to all her books at https://www.ali-solomon.com/

CARTOON: Quiet Riot
Hypothesis help! Today's cartoon by Vaughan Tomlinson.

CARTOON: Sacked
You want fries with that? Today's cartoon by Drew Panckeri.

CARTOON: Scuba Cat
This was a huge mistake. Today's cartoon by Mat Barton & Adam Cooper.

CARTOON: Trash TV
It's growing on me. Today's cartoon by Steve Daugherty.

CARTOON: Dominatrix Divorce
Bad hurt, not good hurt. Today's cartoon by Ivan Ehlers and Kit Lively.

The Cartoon Pad w/ guest David Borchart remembering George Booth
Special installment sharing memories of the late master George Booth with New Yorker cartoonist David Borchart.

CARTOON: Size Matters
Maybe something with stripes? Today's cartoon Nick Downes.

CARTOON: Ballot Boxers
Suppression depression. Today's cartoon by Peter Kuper.

CARTOON: Spacey Housing Market
That shack on Mars looks like a gift. Today's cartoon by Frega DiPerri.


The Cartoon Pad w/ guest Chris Weyant
The new National Cartoonist Society’s Gag Cartoonist of the Year recipient, Chris Weyant, pays the boys a visit on the Cartoon Pad, which at the top of the show promised to be better.

CARTOON: Hairy Heist
The night is ours! Today's cartoon by Drew Panckeri.

CARTOON: Feeding Time
Don't forget the Tabasco! Today's cartoon by Tyson Cole.

The Cartoon Pad w/ guest Mick Stevens
Mick Stevens is one of the best gag cartoonists of our generation and he discusses his process and his body of work on this special episode of The Cartoon Pad.

CARTOON: Michelangelo's Affidavid
Just a little nip, that's all you get, til it's unsealed. Today's cartoon by Steve Daugherty.

CARTOON: Mean Clean
Sorry, can't hear you. Today's cartoon by Brian Hawes & Seth Roberts.

CARTOON: Cheshire Trump
Through the looking glass and back again. Today's cartoon by Peter Kuper.

CARTOON: Mis-Fortune Cookie
Hard to swallow. Today's cartoon by Zack Rhodes.

CARTOON: Airflow
Easy breezy. Today's cartoon by Mat Barton & Adam Cooper.

Historical Tinder
Frida & Diego: 2 miles away. Poly couple looking for a third. Anti-communists swipe left. And more!

CARTOON: Chair Care
Hot ride. Today's cartoon by Sarah Morrissette.

CARTOON: Wacky Backy
Next goes the hair. Today's cartoon by Patrick Hickey.

CARTOON: Unsure Offshore
Aching banking. Today's cartoon by Shelby Parker.

CARTOON: Leak Lineup
Tinkle Wrinkle. Today's cartoon by Dan Misdea.

The Cartoon Pad w/ guest Dan Misdea
This episode on The Cartoon Pad is cartoonist, illustrator and book maker Dan Misdea! His work has appeared in The New Yorker, Air Mail, Narrative, Reader’s Digest, Weekly Humorist, and The Funny Times. He has a new children’s book coming out next year with Penguin, the big publisher not the flightless bird. See his work at https://danmisdea.com/

CARTOON: Fancy Fountain
Damp, is in. Today's cartoon by Drew Panckeri.


CARTOON: Supply Pains
Always stocked and loaded. Today's cartoon by Teresa Burns Parkhurst.

CARTOON: Fill'er Up!
Time to get a bike. Today's cartoon by Paul Lander & Dan McConnell.

CARTOON: Cat Island
Keep looking. Today's cartoon by Catherine Martha Holmes.

CARTOON: Rising Tides
Holding our breath. Today's cartoon by Hilary Allison.

CARTOON: Bagel Problems
Get him nice and toasted. Today's cartoon by Jeff Hobbs.

CARTOON: Humming
Watch out for low bridges. Today's cartoon by Michael Shaw.

CARTOON: Bagged
Hey pipe down. Today's cartoon by Michael Shaw.

CARTOON: Medical Marvel
And he works for prize tickets. Today's cartoon by Lynn Hsu.

The Cartoon Pad w/ guest Bill Bramhall
Special episode of The Cartoon Pad for anyone inspiring to be an editorial cartoonist. Award-winning editorial cartoonist Bill Bramhall of The New York Daily News shares his insight into his craft.

CARTOON: Fido Fix
Tail is extra wagging. Today's cartoon by Mike Shiell.

CARTOON: Lost & Found
Maybe an early red flag. Today's cartoon by Thomas Wykes.

CARTOON: Family Tree
A wood it kill you to call? Today's cartoon by Dan Misdea.

How I Met Your Show Runner
ESPN's 'How I Met Your Father's Bookie' and more "How I Met Your...' in development!

CARTOON: Muzzled Mocking
Opted Out. Today's cartoon by Peter Kuper.

The Cartoon Pad Live Show
The pad goes LIVE to answer cartoon questions. Bob discusses cartoon tropes and Shaw balances a cat on his neck. You won't want to miss this one.

CARTOON: Sweat Treats
Words matter. Today's cartoon by Vaughan Tomlinson

CARTOON: Thinking of You
When you care enough for them to do the very least. Today's cartoon by Bob Eckstein.

CARTOON: Punk Wash
Metal on the inside. Today's cartoon by Grayson Gibbs.

CARTOON: Relax
Definitely maybe. Today's cartoon by Peter Kuper.

CARTOON: Competition
Expanding reach. Today's cartoon by Mat Barton & Adam Cooper.

CARTOON: Showdown
The pictures on the app looked bigger, and no closets? Today's cartoon by Vaughan Tomlinson.

Top Humor Books Gift Guide 2021
Between supply chain shortages, lingering pandemic, and the de facto legalization of coup attempts, everything is still a mess, and we know you’ve been too preoccupied with your ongoing nervous breakdown to get your shopping done. Lucky for you, Humorist Books is here with our 2021 Holiday Humor Book Gift Guide!

The Cartoon Pad w/ guest Shannon Wheeler
This episode on The Cartoon Pad the guys welcome Too Much Coffee Man, Shannon Wheeler to share his colorful stories of his career- creating legendary underground comics, operas, books, and loads more! Pick up some of his work at http://www.tmcm.com

CARTOON: Dog Classless
New on streaming. Today's cartoon by Mat Barton and Adam Cooper.

The Cartoon Pad w/ guest Ellis Rosen
This week The Cartoon Pad has on the new Gag Cartoonist of the Year winner as recently selected by the National Cartoonist Society, Ellis Rosen. Ellis is a wonderfully talented New Yorker cartoonist, and his new book, with Jon Adams, 'Send Help' A collection of marooned cartoons, is available now.

CARTOON: Bird Brunch
How fowl! Today's cartoon by Dan Misdea.

CARTOON: Sign Fines
Misdirections. Today's cartoon by Bill Thomas.

The Cartoon Pad w/ guest Michael Maslin
One of the most prolific cartoonists in the New Yorker, Michael Maslin comes on the show to chew the fat about everything cartoon-eccentric from Peter Arno to his own cartooning today. Topics range from James Thurber to Charles Addams to stacking wood. Must Listen to Cartoon Pad!

CARTOON: Thar She Blows
One for One? Today's cartoon by Jeff Hobbs.

CARTOON: Goals
Settling. Today's cartoon by Peter Kuper.

CARTOON: Howl-oween
Mailmen beware. Today's cartoon by John Cei Douglas.

CARTOON: Good Grief
Was it fun-sized? Today's cartoon by Dalton Vaughn.

The Cartoon Pad w/ guest Peter Kuper
One of the most prolific and decorated in cartooning, Peter Kuper, hangs out at the Cartoon Pad to explain why he is so driven and so dog-gone politically charged. Check out all of his books, see his work, and upcoming events at https://www.peterkuper.com/

FAQ: The General Insurance
Q: What is the General’s type, sexually? A: What? He’s a cartoon. This isn’t some Cool World scenario where humans and cartoons can have sex. He's purely fictitious.

The Cartoon Pad w/ guest Ron Marz
This episode of The Cartoon Pad we chat with comic book writing icon Ron Marz! He's truly a master of comic multi-universes, well known for his work on Silver Surfer and Green Lantern, as well as the Marvel vs DC crossover and Batman/Aliens.

CARTOON: McFreud's
You want cries with that? Today's cartoon by Bob Eckstein.

CARTOON: Big Head
Don't get a big head or anything. Today's cartoon by M.R. Miller and Nick Greenberg.

The Cartoon Pad w/ mini podcast discussion: Cartoon Caption Contest
BONUS CONTENT: A Cartoon Pad mini podcast recording drama queen co-host Bob Eckstein’s dismay at co-host Michael Shaw’s appearance on the competing Cartoon Caption Contest podcast and why Michael can’t be interesting on HIS own podcast.

CARTOON: Filibuster Island
The Land Where Time Stood Still. Today's cartoon by Tom Chitty.

CARTOON: Dog Walker
Neglectful consequences. Today's cartoon by M.R. Miller and Nick Greenberg.

The Cartoon Pad w/ guest Matt Diffee
Today’s episode the Cartoon Pad answers the question, where in the world is Matt Diffee? The beloved speaker, writer, cartoonist and The Rejection Collection editor, Matt Diffee shares what he's been up to on this special 100th Anniversary Episode (if you don’t count the other 90 episodes we still need to tape.).

CARTOON: Hear This!
Also may I have the whole can of soda? Today's cartoon by Joseph Dottino.

The Cartoon Pad w/ guest Jessica Ziegler
This very special episode The Cartoon Pad talks to Jessica Ziegler, the Marketing Director of the CartoonStock and daughter of cartoon great Jack Ziegler. The talk veers away from cartooning to the Pixies, the Beatles and running Michael over in a Volkswagen.

CARTOON: MAGA Metals
Logical leaps from "But her emails' to 'mind control 5g chips' Today's cartoon by Ivan Ehlers.

CARTOON: Trumpstock
Will the #Jan6thCommission get to the bottom of the top promoter of this event? Today's cartoon by Peter Kuper.

CARTOON: Bird Watching
But who is watching the watchers? Today's cartoon by Dan Misdea.

CARTOON: Lucky
Something's afoot. Today's cartoon by Vaughan Tomlinson.

CARTOON: Outside
Fresh air and threats. Today's cartoon by Tyson Cole.

CARTOON: Dog Therapy
Fetch my feelings. Today's cartoon by Vaughan Tomlinson.

CARTOON: Dog Days
Back to the new normal. Today's cartoon by Peter Kuper.

CARTOON: CATastrophe
At least they have 9 lives. Today's cartoon by Vaughan Tomlinson.

CARTOON: Cicada Flava
Snap, crackle, pop! Today's cartoon by Bob Eckstein and Michael Shaw.

CARTOON: Speak & Spell
Hooked on phonics? Today's cartoon by Tyson Cole.

CARTOON: No Sweat
No work out, just work. Today's cartoon by Drew Panckeri.

CARTOON: Inflate Date
Hot, hot air. Today's cartoon by Jeff Hobbs.

CARTOON: Snack Time
Don't get salty. Today's cartoon by Dan Misdea.

CARTOON: NPR Deep Cuts
Just don't play it backwards. Today's cartoon by Joseph Dottino.

CARTOON: Seasonal
What a relief! Today's cartoon by Peter Kuper.

CARTOON: Original Tastemakers
Nutty texture with a burning mouth-feel... Today's cartoon by Vaughan Tomlinson.

CARTOON: Singin' in the Germs!
What a glorious feeling! Today's cartoon by Ward Sutton.

Talkward w/ guests Kit Lively & David DeGrand
This episode of Talkward welcomes cartoon comedy duo Kit Lively and David DeGrand. They have a new book out called 'Twisted Tongues: Jokes, Comics, Facts, and Tongue Twisters' We discuss their years working together for MAD Magazine and David's recent gig designing the animated show 'Death Hacks'.

CARTOON: Gravestones, As Written By Your Parents
Dignified descriptions. Today's cartoon by Jake Goldwasser.

CARTOON: Maskless
Masks off, pants off. Today's cartoon by Peter Kuper.

CARTOON: Post Trump Infrastructure Repair
Build it back stronger. Today's cartoon by Peter Kuper.

CARTOON: Hallmark Heroes
Crush your enemy, by sending your best. Today's cartoon by The Surreal McCoy.

CARTOON: Back To Normal
Nature is healing. Today's cartoon by Bob Eckstein.

CARTOON: Workout
You can run, but you can't hide. Today's cartoon by Drew Panckeri.

#ConservativeKidsCartoons
Dudley Do AltRight, Paw Patrol Lives Matter, Inspect Her Gadget. and more #ConservativeKidsCartoons on this week's trending joke game!

CARTOON: Bullseye
Pretty dark in here. Today's cartoon by Asher Perlman.

CARTOON: Recycle
Reduce your carbon head-print. Today's cartoon by Michael Shaw.

CARTOON: Pencil Point
2B or Not 2B...Bald. Today's cartoon by Jeff Hobbs.

The Cartoon Pad w/ guest Nick Downes
This week the guys celebrate the launch of the Cartoon Pad with one of the best gag cartoonists of our generation, Nick Downes. Nick discusses his work process and shares a couple of war stories from being a ghost writer for Charles Addams to his years at National Lampoon to creating the most iconic cartoons of the past twenty years.

CARTOON: Cup
Perspective. Today's cartoon by Jeff Hobbs.

CARTOON: Nosepicker
Feels like a bulbous honker day, don't you agree? Today's cartoon by Rich Sparks.

CARTOON: DIY
First lesson free. Today's cartoon by John Reynolds.

CARTOON: Old Normal
The other virus is back. Today's cartoon by Joe Wos.

CARTOON: Medical Averages
Recommendation Ratios. Today's cartoon by Peter Kuper.

CARTOON: Taken Talent
After a while you won't even notice. Today's cartoon by Vaughan Tomlinson.

CARTOON: Instagrim
Pics or it didn't happen. Today's cartoon by Dave Whamond.

CARTOON: Wi-FiDo
The bark can be your favorite song. Today's cartoon by Michael Shaw.

CARTOON: Password
Have that same combination on my luggage! Today's cartoon by Jake Goldwasser.

CARTOON: End Game
Best outcome for everyone. Today's cartoon by Dan Misdea.

CARTOON: Semi Wacked
Only a quick nap with the fishes. Today's cartoon by Dan Misdea.

CARTOON: Bumped
No more talking to the hand? Today's cartoon by Meg Richardson.

CARTOON: Dinner Time
Too cool to eat with your parents? Today's cartoon by Jake Goldwasser.

CARTOON: Free & Clear
Also steal as many supplies as you want. Today's cartoon by Ali Solomon.

CARTOON: Bowl Blessings
Hail Mary's will be thrown. Today's cartoon by Michael Shaw.

CARTOON: IQAnon Test
And all we see is crazy. Today's cartoon by Peter Kuper.