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 Pat Byrnes
In this episode of The Cartoon Pad, rocket-scientist-turned-New Yorker-cartoonist, Pat Byrnes chats with Bob and Michael about cartoons and his new business The Drawing Board.
December 23, 2022/by The Cartoon Pad
The Cartoon Pad w/ guests Drew Dernavich and Paul Nesja
New Yorker cartoonist Drew Dernavich and host of the New Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest Paul Nesja come on the show to talk cartoons and their new project together at Nesja Press! https://nesjapress.com/
December 7, 2022/by The Cartoon Pad
The Cartoon Pad w/ guest Ken Krimstein
The decorated author and New Yorker cartoonist, Ken Krimstein talks about his interesting journey from advertising and teaching to illustrating the most important movements in history.
November 18, 2022/by The Cartoon Pad
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.
November 11, 2022/by The Cartoon Pad
The Cartoon Pad w/ guest Addams Foundation Director, H. Kevin Miserocchi
A special Charles Addams episode with producer, writer and the director of the Tee and Charles Addams Foundation, H. Kevin Miserocchi. Warning: Contains adult content to hopeful boost ratings.
November 4, 2022/by The Cartoon Pad
The Cartoon Pad w/ guest Ron MacCloskey
Special Halloween episode featuring Frankenstein cartoon collector, writer, producer and co-founder of ADDAMSFEST, the annual Charles Addams Festival, Ron MacCloskey.
October 28, 2022/by The Cartoon Pad
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.
October 14, 2022/by The Cartoon Pad
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.
September 16, 2022/by The Cartoon Pad
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/
June 10, 2022/by The Cartoon Pad
The Cartoon Pad w/ guest Teresa Burns Parkhurst
Cartoonist Teresa Burns Parkhurst is sharp, kooky and a whole load of fun on this latest episode of The Cartoon Pad Podcast. We cover killer fruits and greeting cards—this is a must listen.
May 6, 2022/by The Cartoon Pad
The Cartoon Pad w/ Ivan Ehlers
The Cartoon Pad is back on track with one of the hottest cartoonists right now, Ivan Ehlers, most famous for his work in MAD magazine, The New Yorker and pushing everyone's envelope, whatever that means. See his work at https://www.instagram.com/ivan_ehlers/
April 8, 2022/by The Cartoon Pad
The Cartoon Pad w/ guest Mike Cavallaro
The first Cartoon Pad episode focused on publishing with special guest illustrator/writer Mike Cavallaro (Free Speech Handbook, Nico Bravo) who shares trade secrets. Must listen for anyone breaking into the book business. Check out all of Mike's work! http://www.mikecavallaro.com/
March 18, 2022/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.

Comedy talk show that’s explores funny people’s most awkwardly cringeworthy tales. Subscribe on iTunes, Google Play and TuneIn

Talkward w/ guest Gary Almeter
This episode of Talkward welcomes comedy writer and author Gary Almeter! Gary's new humor book 'The Official Dream Dinner Party Handbook' explores the question: 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? It's very funny and you should buy it right now! https://bit.ly/dreamdinnerparty
November 4, 2022/by Talkward
Talkward w/ guest Craig Thomas
This episode features the very talented comedy writer and TV producer Craig Thomas! Craig is the co-creator, executive producer, and writer of “How I Met Your Mother,” which received 30 Emmy Award nominations in its nine-season run. Before that he wrote for 'The Late Show with David Letterman' and 'American Dad!'. Craig is also an accomplished musician and songwriter! Most recently his prose has been published in The New Yorker, McSweeney’s, Weekly Humorist and soon, The Iowa Review. Follow him on twitter at @HIMYMCraig
September 14, 2022/by Talkward
Talkward w/ guest AJ DiCosimo
This episode of Talkward welcomes humor writer and performer AJ 'Sweet Pea' DiCosimo. AJ has been published many times in The New Yorker, as well as Weekly Humorist and he even snuck into being a writer for MAD. Have you ever heard a story from a guy who covers his naked body in shaving cream and plays Tom Petty songs? You will. He's a punk rock comedy guy from Cleveland, whose day jobs have given him the perspective that lead him to the more silly, absurdist side of humor.
August 19, 2022/by Talkward
Talkward w/ guest Ivan Ehlers
This episode welcomes cartoonist and comedy writer Ivan Ehlers! Ivan has been a regular in The New Yorker, MAD Magazine, Weekly Humorist, LA Times and others. His first series 'Dee Dee Sawyer Ghoul Destroyer' is available now on Webtoons. See all his work at https://www.instagram.com/ivan_ehlers/
March 4, 2022/by Talkward
Talkward w/ guest Brian Boone
This episode welcomes humor writer and prolific author Brian Boone. We discuss his career writing trivia, joke books, his truly epic failure on 'Jeopardy', and his new book "How To Be An Old Person- Everything To Know For The Newly Old, Retiring, Elderly, Or Considering' Pick it up today! http://howtobeanoldperson.com/
February 18, 2022/by Talkward
Talkward w/ guest Haley McGee
This episode's guest is author and comedy performer Haley McGee! We have a wonderful chat about dating and the value of the gifts from an ex. Her new book, 'The Ex-Boyfriend Yard Sale' is out now. Check it out! http://www.haleymcgee.ca
February 11, 2022/by Talkward
Talkward w/ guest Mike Sacks
This episode welcomes the very funny comedy writer and author Mike Sacks! Mike's new book, 'Passing On The Right', is a parody of memoir by a failed comic turned right-wing radio host named Skippy 'Batty' Battison. It's absolutely bonkers and at the same time, could be absolutely true. Pick it up today! https://amzn.to/3urG8M7
February 4, 2022/by Talkward
Talkward w/ guest Jen Spyra
This episode welcomes the very funny comedy writer, author, and voice over artist Jen Spyra! We chat all about her time writing at The Onion, and The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, where she is also the announcer! Her new book 'Big Time' is out now from Penguin Random House. It's SO FUNNY! Buy it today!
January 28, 2022/by Talkward
Talkward w/ guest Melissa Balmain
This episode of Talkward welcomes poet, author, and recovering mime Melissa Balmain. Melissa edits Light, America's longest-running journal of light verse. Her humor has appeared in The American Bystander, Lighten Up Online, McSweeney's, The New Yorker, The New York Times, Success, The Washington Post, and Weekly Humorist.
December 2, 2021/by Talkward
Talkward w/ guest Keith James
This episode of Talkward chats with the very funny Keith James. Keith is a comedy performer and writer who has a new comedy, sci-fi, erotic, adventure book out now entitled 'Greg Maxwell's Inferno'. We discuss his humor journey and doing improv comedy for a soon-to-be-FBI-raided health spa where he had to do breakdance fighting live on-stage against a child. Follow Keith @k3ithJam3s and listen to his podcast Gus Biblowitz, Basketball Legend.
October 8, 2021/by Talkward
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'.
May 7, 2021/by Talkward
Talkward w/ guest Brittany Brave
Today on Talkward is comic and producer Brittany Brave! She has a great new web series coming out and a weekly Friday stand-up show that's virtual, so you can enjoy it in your underwear! See all her upcoming events at http://instragram.com/brittanybrave
February 5, 2021/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

Future Bombshell Trump Revelations From Elon Musk
Trump smells so bad people call Air Force One… Air Fart One. Trump was going to offer a retirement stock account called a 401KKK. Trump isn’t the Antichrist, but he he does owe him money. And more!
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I Can’t Believe Insulting, Threatening, and Refusing to Work With Government Employees Didn’t Improve The Government
How dare people criticize a man who really did all he could to offend and alienate every single government worker, using an innovative mix of incompetence and cruelty.
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I’ve Always Had a Very Good Relationship with Dracula, But Something Has Happened to Him
He wasn’t always like this. We go back a long time—fast friends since he was just good old Vlad the Impaler. (A metaphorical nickname, I’m sure, and a pretty cool one. Not that I’m jealous, but why can’t my subjects address me with such a badass title?)
May 28, 2025/by Caroline HorwitzTransaction for maribethmooney@gmail.com

#ReekingRealityShows
The Amazing Waste, Shark Septic Tank, Diner, Drive-ins and Dumpster Dives, and more #ReekingRealityShows on this week's trending joke game!
May 27, 2025/by Weekly Humorist Hashtag Games
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Future Bombshell Trump Revelations From Elon Musk
Trump smells so bad people call Air Force One… Air Fart One. Trump was going to offer a retirement stock account called a 401KKK. Trump isn’t the Antichrist, but he he does owe him money. And more!
June 6, 2025/by Kit LivelyTransaction for katebandler@gmail.com
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I Can’t Believe Insulting, Threatening, and Refusing to Work With Government Employees Didn’t Improve The Government
How dare people criticize a man who really did all he could to offend and alienate every single government worker, using an innovative mix of incompetence and cruelty.
June 3, 2025/by Meg ReidTransaction for ziadsdummyacc@gmail.com
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I’ve Always Had a Very Good Relationship with Dracula, But Something Has Happened to Him
He wasn’t always like this. We go back a long time—fast friends since he was just good old Vlad the Impaler. (A metaphorical nickname, I’m sure, and a pretty cool one. Not that I’m jealous, but why can’t my subjects address me with such a badass title?)
May 28, 2025/by Caroline HorwitzTransaction for maribethmooney@gmail.com

#ReekingRealityShows
The Amazing Waste, Shark Septic Tank, Diner, Drive-ins and Dumpster Dives, and more #ReekingRealityShows on this week's trending joke game!
May 27, 2025/by Weekly Humorist Hashtag Games