Podcast discussing everything happening in the mighty world of cartoons! Hosted by cartoonists Bob Eckstein & Michael Shaw. Subscribe on iTunes, Google Play and TuneIn

The Cartoon Pad w/ guest Tom Toro
From Batches to Book Club: Tom Toro on early grind, classic tropes, and his new collection And to Think We Started as a Book Club.
October 8, 2025/by The Cartoon Pad
The Cartoon Pad w/ guest Jason Chatfield
This episode of The Cartoon Pad welcomes cartoonist, comic and author Jason Chatfield, His new book with Scott Dooley, "You're not a real dog owner until..." is out now. We chat with Jason about his Process Junkie substack and how his mitigation of social media lets him be much more social!
May 14, 2025/by The Cartoon Pad
The Cartoon Pad w/ guest Don Young
This time on the Pad we chat with Hollywood go-getter, the multi-talented Don Young! From humble beginnings in Toronto, to NYC for acting in TV & Film, to Hollywood, selling screenplays to Carl Reiner and playing pool with Sammy Davis Jr. (after acting together in Cannonball Run). Hanging out with Hannah & Barbara, and chatting with Fara Fawcett about theater... Don has some STORIES! Plus he wrote for Inspector Gadget, Marty's favorite childhood show. He's got a new YA series called THE 4MIDABLES! GO GO Gadget check it out!
January 20, 2025/by The Cartoon Pad
The Cartoon Pad w/ guest Liza Donnelly
On today’s Cartoon Pad, the award-winning New Yorker cartoonist, author, teacher, TED Talk speaker and film producer and director, Liza Donnelly. Her new film project Women Laughing is a featured kickstarter now, check it out and get some great perks! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/womenlaughingfilm/women-laughing
July 27, 2024/by The Cartoon Pad
The Cartoon Pad: Trainwreck of Fun
‘Get Back,’ the episode the public has been hankering for. The boys are back to discuss art and the craft of gag cartooning but never do quite get to it. Don’t say we didn’t warn you.”
March 22, 2024/by The Cartoon Pad
The Cartoon Pad Holiday Show
This holiday episode of The Cartoon Pad offers yuletide greetings, lots of myrrh, some occasional chuckles, and a lot holiday cheer!
December 24, 2023/by The Cartoon Pad
The Cartoon Pad w/ guest James Breakwell
This episode of The Cartoon Pad, the boys do a solid for the writing & cartooning community by having on Substack superstar, James Breakwell (Exploding Unicorn) share hs newsletter tips. https://explodingunicorn.com/
November 10, 2023/by The Cartoon Pad
The Cartoon Pad w/ guest Brandon Hicks
This episode on The Cartoon Pad we chat with cartoonist, playwright, film maker, and author Brandon Hicks. Brandon's cartoons have graced the pages of The American Bystander, National Lampoon, and Weekly Humorist. His new book 'The History of Human Achievement: A Beezle, Buzzle, & Barb Book' is out now.
September 29, 2023/by The Cartoon Pad
The Cartoon Pad w/ guests Scott Dooley & Jason Chatfield
You asked for it, you got it: Two Aussies who have to both be stand-ups, both work for The New Yorker, and both have a new book coming out…humorists Scott Dooley & Jason Chatfield. Pick up the hilarious book, "You're Not A Real Parent Until..." today! More info at https://yourenotareal.com/
June 9, 2023/by The Cartoon Pad
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.
June 2, 2023/by The Cartoon Pad
The Cartoon Pad w/ guest Sarah Morrissette
This episode of The Cartoon Pad welcomes the talented, funny, and so interesting Sarah Morrissette. From California to a Greek island to a hippie commune in Northern CA, then finally to Vienna, Sarah has many fascinating tales and we were happy to get to chat with her about her life and work.
March 28, 2023/by The Cartoon Pad
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.
March 22, 2023/by The Cartoon Pad
The official podcast of asking guests to name the three people they want to invite to a dinner party. Hosted by Gary M. Almeter and Ross Bullen.

The Official Dinner Party Podcast w/ guest Chris Monks
For our Season 1 Finale, Gary and Ross are joined by McSweeney's editor (and #WelcomeToTheJerkFolder curator) Chris Monks.
December 16, 2022/by The Official Dream Dinner Party Podcast
The Official Dream Dinner Party Podcast w/ guest Kimberly Harrington
Gary and Ross are joined by author Kimberly Harrington, who describes her dream dinner party (or, more likely, cocktail party) at an abandoned mansion somewhere in Vermont.
December 7, 2022/by The Official Dream Dinner Party Podcast
The Official Dream Dinner Party Podcast w/ guest Marty Dundics
Gary and Ross are joined by Humorist Media founder Marty Dundics, who has a long list of people he'd like to invite to his dinner party/murder mystery/Roman orgy.
December 2, 2022/by The Official Dream Dinner Party Podcast
The Official Dream Dinner Party Podcast w/ guest Sara K. Runnels
Gary and Ross talk with New Yorker and McSweeney's writer Sara K Runnels about why she would invite the two most important people in human history (plus some other guy) to her dinner party.
November 25, 2022/by The Official Dream Dinner Party Podcast
The Official Dream Dinner Party Podcast w/ guest Keith James
Gary and Ross talk to Keith James, author of the hilarious novel Greg Maxwell's Inferno, who has a very specific vision for his dream dinner party.
November 18, 2022/by The Official Dream Dinner Party Podcast
The Official Dream Dinner Party Podcast w/ guest Carlos Greaves
Gary and Ross talk brisket and Bruno Mars with New Yorker and The Onion writer Carlos Greaves.
November 11, 2022/by The Official Dream Dinner Party Podcast
The Official Dream Dinner Party Podcast w/ Gary and Ross
If you could have dinner with anyone, living or dead, who do you pick? How do you choose? And how can it all go terribly wrong? Hosts Ross Bullen and Gary Almeter ask comedy guests who they would invite and why they are wrong. Get the book today!
October 21, 2022/by The Official Dream Dinner Party Podcast
Comedy talk show that’s explores funny people’s most awkwardly cringeworthy tales. Subscribe on iTunes, Google Play and TuneIn

Talkward w/ guest Bob Eckstein
This episode we go off the grid to a dark cabin deep in the Pennsylvania woods where a recluse has come up for air to chat about his new book baby. Cartoonist, author, and all around creative genius Bob Eckstein chats about his new book The World's Greatest Museums. Order it today! https://bit.ly/footnotesmuseum
May 1, 2024/by Talkward
Talkward w/ guest Carlos Greaves
This episode of Talkward chats with comedy writer Carlos Greaves! His writing has been featured in The New Yorker, NPR, and he is a frequent contributor to the humor site McSweeney’s. His debut book, 'Spoilers: Essays That Might Ruin Your Favorite Hollywood Movies' is available to order now! https://carlosgreaves.com/books/
September 28, 2023/by Talkward
Talkward w/ guest Justin Avery Smith
This week we are talking to comedy writer, pop culture fan, and trekkie, Justin Avery Smith. We chat about cosplay, comedy and his crush on Cmdr William T. Riker. Justin writes for Mcsweeney’s, Slackjaw, RobotButt, The Whole Wheat Post, Points In Case, and Greener Pastures. Follow him @justinaverysmith
August 4, 2023/by Talkward
Talkward w/ guest Mike Reiss
This episode of Talkward welcomes Emmy® award winning humor writer and longtime executive producer of 'The Simpsons' Mike Reiss! His new book 'Santa's Brother Sandy Saves Christmas' is out now and his travel podcast "What Am I Doing Here?" is wherever you get your pods!
March 30, 2023/by Talkward
Talkward w/ guest Marty Beckerman
This episode of Talkward welcomes humor author Marty Beckerman. A former editor at Esquire and MTV News, Beckerman has also written for The New York Times, The Atlantic, Wired, Playboy, Discover, Newsweek, CNET, The Daily Beast, and Mental Floss. His latest book, about a talking cats time traveling adventures to fix the Y2K past is THE TIME MEOWCHINE! Get it today!
March 22, 2023/by Talkward
Talkward w/ guest Jason Roeder
This episode of Talkward welcomes Jason Roeder, author of humor book "Griefstrike! The Ultimate Guide to Mourning". Jason is a former senior editor and senior writer at The Onion as well as a contributor to The New Yorker and McSweeney’s Internet Tendency.
March 9, 2023/by Talkward
Talkward w/ guest Tom McCaffrey
Stand-up comic and author Tom McCaffrey stops by Talkward to chat about his new debut novel 'Born Funny' which tells the tale of the rise of alt comedy through the eyes of a fictionalized version of himself.
February 23, 2023/by Talkward
Talkward w/ guest Sean Conroy
This episode of Talkward comedy writer, teacher, actor, UCB improv, standup comedy performer and all around nice person Sean Conroy chats about his comedy career in stage, TV and podcasting. From networks like Adult Swim,Comedy Central, Seeso, MTV, Spike TV, UPN, NBC and ABC. He was Head Writer and Executive Producer on the amazingly funny shows Mr. Pickles and Gentlemen Lobsters. Listen to his weekly podcast The Long Shot. Visit https://www.seanconroy.com/
February 16, 2023/by Talkward
Talkward w/ guest Mike Sacks
Humor writer raconteur Mike Sacks stops by Talkward to chat about "Welcome to Woodmont College" , his parody of a college catalog co-written with Jason Roeder. It was named one of the best comedy books of the year by New York Magazine's Vulture and you should buy it today! We also discuss the wonders of Maryland, 90s nostalgia, and how he makes things happen for himself in the comedy world.
February 9, 2023/by Talkward
Talkward w/ guests Aaron Augenblick & Katie Wendt
Comedy animation creators Aaron Augenblick and Katie Wendt discuss the wonderfully funny and smart new show 'City Island' on PBSKids. Augenblick Studios has been a trailblazing studio in the world of adult animation with hits like Ugly Americans, The Jellies, Wonder Showzen, Superjail, Death Hacks, and Shorties Watching Shorties- now through the new Future Brain Media, they are making waves in the world of kids animation! Watch 'City Island' at PBSKids.org and see all the projects at https://www.augenblickstudios.com/
February 3, 2023/by Talkward
Talkward w/ guest Kate Herzlin
This episode of Talkward welcomes humor writer Kate Herzlin! Kate, along with co-authors Allison Kelley, Danielle Kraese, and Ysabel Yates wrote the new book, Jokes to Offend Men, which is a cutting, cathartic spin on the old-fashioned joke book. It's refreshingly hilarious, go grab a copy! Follow her @kateherzlin and check out the book http://jokestooffendmen.com
December 23, 2022/by Talkward
Talkward w/ guest Amy Fusselman
This episode of Talkward welcomes Amy Fusselman, author of the new novel 'The Means' which follows the character Shelly Means and her hilarious quest to own a beach house in the Hamptons. Shipping containers, talking dogs, anger management classes, and vision boards make up this very funny book. Follow her @amyfusselman and http://amyfusselman.com
December 1, 2022/by Talkward
All you need to know about the news last week. Weekly Humorist Radio News, Breaking News, Into Little Pieces. Subscribe on iTunes, Google Play and TuneIn

#MoodyMetalBands
System of a Frown, MehTallica, Bleak Sabbath, and more #MoodyMetalBands on this week's trending joke game!
March 16, 2026/by Weekly Humorist Hashtag Games
CARTOON: Loyalty Program
Political Footwear. Today's cartoon by Peter Kuper.
March 16, 2026/by Peter Kuper
CARTOON: Dead Drop Discussion
Spy Etiquette. Today's cartoon by Chris Shorten.
March 16, 2026/by Chris Shorten
McDonald’s Shamrock Shake Recall Due To Micro-Shillelaghs
An investigation is still pending, but McDonald’s Shamrock Shakes are made by Union-supported seasonal work leprechauns. They are allowed several Union-approved “stick-fights” throughout the day, during which they beat the corned beef out of each other with their shillelaghs, while standing on a plank placed over the Shamrock Shake vat. The loser of said match is thrown into the vat with their shillelagh and ground up into the Shamrock Shake.
March 16, 2026/by Joe Schiappa
David Ellison’s Hostile Bid for Your Kid’s Birthday Cake
Back to your cake. Has anyone else expressed interest in it? Your best friend Liam? Which one is he? Oh, I see him. He sure looks like he’d want to eat your whole cake. Do they call him Lumpy Liam? What’s he offering? One Ring Pop and five of those weird sticky hands that never work in exchange for a 75% stake in your birthday cake?
March 16, 2026/by Conner Jackson
Kash Patel’s X-Files
Mulder opens his phone to an app called “VirtueSig" MULDER: I think this app has something to do with it. Suddenly, without warning every student’s phone jingles with a native peace pipe sound. They all take a knee on the spot.
March 15, 2026/by Julien Perez
Quiet Signs Your Company Is Planning To Let You Go
Your section of the Zoom meeting screen has been replaced by a skull and crossbones. And more!
March 15, 2026/by Kit LivelyTransaction for ameliacardone4@gmail.com
Transaction for slwittels@gmail.com

CARTOON: Pi-ckup Lines
Infinite Charm. Today's Pi Day cartoon by Kyle Bravo.
March 14, 2026/by Kyle Bravo
When We Bombed Iran, We Totally 100% Meant to Make Oil More Expensive
When we bombed Iran, we totally 100% planned to make oil more expensive, thereby allowing more Russian oil to enter the market, so Putin can further bomb Ukraine. We encourage everyone everywhere to bomb their way to peace.
March 12, 2026/by Nicole ChrolaviciusTransaction for agimottern@gmail.com

This audio version of the weekly magazine articles!

#MoodyMetalBands
System of a Frown, MehTallica, Bleak Sabbath, and more #MoodyMetalBands on this week's trending joke game!
March 16, 2026/by Weekly Humorist Hashtag Games
CARTOON: Loyalty Program
Political Footwear. Today's cartoon by Peter Kuper.
March 16, 2026/by Peter Kuper
CARTOON: Dead Drop Discussion
Spy Etiquette. Today's cartoon by Chris Shorten.
March 16, 2026/by Chris Shorten
McDonald’s Shamrock Shake Recall Due To Micro-Shillelaghs
An investigation is still pending, but McDonald’s Shamrock Shakes are made by Union-supported seasonal work leprechauns. They are allowed several Union-approved “stick-fights” throughout the day, during which they beat the corned beef out of each other with their shillelaghs, while standing on a plank placed over the Shamrock Shake vat. The loser of said match is thrown into the vat with their shillelagh and ground up into the Shamrock Shake.
March 16, 2026/by Joe Schiappa
David Ellison’s Hostile Bid for Your Kid’s Birthday Cake
Back to your cake. Has anyone else expressed interest in it? Your best friend Liam? Which one is he? Oh, I see him. He sure looks like he’d want to eat your whole cake. Do they call him Lumpy Liam? What’s he offering? One Ring Pop and five of those weird sticky hands that never work in exchange for a 75% stake in your birthday cake?
March 16, 2026/by Conner Jackson
Kash Patel’s X-Files
Mulder opens his phone to an app called “VirtueSig" MULDER: I think this app has something to do with it. Suddenly, without warning every student’s phone jingles with a native peace pipe sound. They all take a knee on the spot.
March 15, 2026/by Julien Perez
Quiet Signs Your Company Is Planning To Let You Go
Your section of the Zoom meeting screen has been replaced by a skull and crossbones. And more!
March 15, 2026/by Kit LivelyTransaction for ameliacardone4@gmail.com
Transaction for slwittels@gmail.com

CARTOON: Pi-ckup Lines
Infinite Charm. Today's Pi Day cartoon by Kyle Bravo.
March 14, 2026/by Kyle Bravo
When We Bombed Iran, We Totally 100% Meant to Make Oil More Expensive
When we bombed Iran, we totally 100% planned to make oil more expensive, thereby allowing more Russian oil to enter the market, so Putin can further bomb Ukraine. We encourage everyone everywhere to bomb their way to peace.
March 12, 2026/by Nicole Chrolavicius
