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 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 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.
March 4, 2022/by The Cartoon Pad
The Cartoon Pad w/ guest Ed Steckley
This episode The Cartoon Pad welcomes MAD illustrator Ed Steckley! Ed is an amazing caricaturist and illustrator, his new book, "Rube Goldberg and His Amazing Machines" (written by Brandon T Snider) is out now! He discusses his beginnings, his time at MAD as well as his many Rube Goldberg books! See all of Ed's work here https://www.edsteckley.com/ and get his book here https://amzn.to/3H2sCkU
February 18, 2022/by The Cartoon Pad
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.
February 10, 2022/by The Cartoon Pad
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
December 10, 2021/by The Cartoon Pad
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.
December 3, 2021/by The Cartoon Pad
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!
November 5, 2021/by The Cartoon Pad
The Cartoon Pad w/ guest Hilary Campbell
This episode of The Cartoon Pad chats with cartoonist, author, and comedy performer Hilary Campbell! We discuss her lifelong obsession with true crime, which led to her new book, "Murder Book" Out now. See more of her work at http://www.cartoonsbyhilary.com/
October 22, 2021/by The Cartoon Pad
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/
October 15, 2021/by The Cartoon Pad
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.
October 1, 2021/by The Cartoon Pad
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.
September 16, 2021/by The Cartoon Pad
The Cartoon Pad w/ guest Marisa Acocella
This episode of The Cartoon Pad welcomes the amazing Marisa Acocella. Marisa, who after being an art director at a major Madison Avenue ad agency went on to become a New York Times bestseller and renown New Yorker cartoonist. She is also a very active philanthropist, creating a foundation to help breast cancer patients. Her new book 'The Big She-Bang: The Herstory of the Universe According to God the Mother' is available now.
September 10, 2021/by The Cartoon Pad
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Comedy talk show that’s explores funny people’s most awkwardly cringeworthy tales. Subscribe on iTunes, Google Play and TuneIn

Talkward w/ guest Jessica Delfino
This episode of Talkward welcomes back the very funny and talented Jessica Delfino! Jessica is a musical comedy performer and writer who has a new book out, Dumb Jokes For Smart Folks, which is an Amazon #1 Best Seller in new releases! Check it out at dumbjokesforsmartfolks.com and follow her @jessicadelfino
December 15, 2020/by Talkward
Talkward w/ guest Emily Flake
Today on Talkward is cartoonist, comedy writer, and performer Emily Flake! Emily draws wonderful cartoons for The New Yorker, The New York Times and has many books and comics strips. Her latest project is over at kickstarter and needs your support! St. Nell's Humor Writing Residency for Ladies! Go check it out right now!
October 20, 2020/by Talkward
Talkward w/ guests Bob Eckstein and Michael Shaw
This episode of Talkward welcomes the non-stop comedy cartoon duo Bob Eckstein and Michael Shaw! The both are long-time famous cartoonists and writers who have been featured in The New Yorker, New York Times, among many others. They have a new book out, THE ELEMENTS OF STRESS and the Pursuit of Happy-ish in this Current Sh*tstorm! It aims to help de-stress our currently very stressful world. It's very funny, and guaranteed to relax you, even if you have to roll it up and smoke it.
September 24, 2020/by Talkward
Talkward w/ guest Jason Chatfield
This episode of Talkward welcomes back cartoonist, stand-up comic, and actor Jason Chatfield! Jason is the president of The National Cartoonists Society, and a contributor in The New Yorker. We discuss cartooning, Tom Richmond, Mort Drucker, Jason's drawing diary during his bout with Covid-19 and even the 'Murder, She Wrote' episode that uses The Reuben Award as a murder weapon!
July 7, 2020/by Talkward
Talkward w/ guest Brittany Brave
Today on Talkward is comedy person Brittany Brave! Brittany does stand-up, improv, produces shows all over NYC and has recently started Violently Funny, a podcast and live show that shines a light on domestic violence. We discuss her comedy, getting older, meeting Robert De Niro while having a mouthful of peanut M&Ms and terrible TV. Go see her show 1/31 at Caveat!
January 23, 2020/by Talkward
Talkward w/ guest Ronny Pascale
This episode of Talkward welcomes comedy writer and performer Ronny Pascale! Ronny has toured the country with his sketch group, produces variety shows, and has amassed a loyal following on social media by writing great jokes. We discuss his process, his fears and why he is DONE with improv. (spoiler, he's not) See his shows at The PIT in NYC!
January 9, 2020/by Talkward
Talkward w/ guest James Folta
This spooky Halloween episode of Talkward welcomes humor writer and performer James Folta! James writes for The New Yorker, McSweeney's , Weekly Humorist and is the Managing Editor of Points In Case. James also is a co-founder of The Satire and Humor Festival which is in NYC in March but just announced a pop-up weekend in Chicago in November! Check it out here and go! We discuss Halloween costumes, writing, book publishing and James' current projects in writing and pitching new narrative humor podcasts. Also, who knew how bad at math we both are! Jokes! James also teaches humor and parody. Follow him on twitter @JamesFolta and we'll see you at the festival!
October 31, 2019/by Talkward
Talkward w/ guests Bob Eckstein, Steve McGinn and Robert Leighton
This very special episode of Talkward welcomes cartoonists Bob Eckstein, Steve McGinn, and Robert Leighton! Full house! They stopped by the studio after going by The New Yorker to submit some cartoons. We discuss the joke writing process, appearances on old game shows, and we dissect the reasons why some of Steve's cartoons got rejected very, very quickly. We also chat about Bob Eckstein's new book, "Everyone's A Critic- The Ultimate Cartoon Book" which is on sale now and you should go buy it right now!
October 24, 2019/by Talkward
Talkward w/ guests Michael Bleicher & Andy Newton
This episode of Talkward welcomes comedy writers and authors Michael Bleicher and Andy Newton! The humor writing duo has been published in McSweeney's, Points In Case, Crack The Spine and Weekly Humorist. They discuss their writing process, the power of Google Docs, and the state of the world. Their debut novel "From the Campaign Trail or Thereabouts" a satirical road trip comedy taking place during the events of the 2016 election is on sale now from imprint Humorist Books.
October 18, 2019/by Talkward
Talkward w/ guest Jessica Delfino
Today on Talkward is musical comedy extraordinaire Jessica Delfino! Jessica is a critically acclaimed and award winning comedic musician who has performed her quirky comedy songs all over the world. She launched the New York Comedy Music Festival (first called the Funny Songs festival) in 2012. We discuss her newest album ‘Songs To make War to (14 Anarchist Anthems for the Whole Family)’ Botnik Studios, Mom Comedy shows and she reads host Marty Dundics with her 40% accurate Psychic powers!
June 27, 2019/by Talkward
Talkward w/ guest Mike Sacks
This episode of Talkward welcomes the very talented comedy author Mike Sacks! We discuss comedy, his journey and how people keep mistaking him for Jon Hamm.
June 13, 2019/by Talkward
Talkward w/ guest Eric D’Alessandro
This episode of Talkward welcomes comedian and actor Eric D'Alessandro! Eric has a commanding internet following across multiple platforms where he has leveraged digital media reach to drastically grow his fan base. His short videos get an average of 50 thousand views each, which helps him sell out shows and land acting roles.
May 22, 2019/by Talkward
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CARTOON: Carry-On Only
Tourist Trap. Today's cartoon by Bill Thomas.
May 17, 2026/by Bill Thomas
CARTOON: Cute Bait
Data Fetching. Today's cartoon by Rusty Epstein and Jus Kaplan.
May 17, 2026/by Rusty Epstein
CARTOON: Pyramid Scheme
Paws and Effect. Today's cartoon by Rose Anne Prevec.
May 17, 2026/by Rose Anne Prevec
More Perfect Obituaries from Your Great President, Donald J. Trump
Claude Monet 1840 - 1926: Am I glad this loser has been dead a hundred years. They call him a painter! It's the same goddamn lily pads and bridges everywhere you look. I could paint circles around this lazy French guy without even trying.
May 17, 2026/by Kate Heidel
Hemingway’s Lost Manuscript: A Short Play
SPOTLIGHT onstage opens on a group of well dressed "literary-types" who are engaged in scholarly debate while awaiting the arrival of their friend, ERNEST HEMINGWAY. The group, GERTRUDE STEIN, ALICE B. TOKLAS, F. SCOTT FITZGERALD and EZRA POUND are gathered in the drawing room of 27 rue de Fleurus, STEIN and TOKLAS' Parisian apartment and salon, circa 1921
May 17, 2026/by Lance Hansen
CDC Adds Several Questionable Viruses to the Watchlist
Santavirus: Spread by red‑nosed reindeer; early signs include jingling, caroling, and unsolicited chimney inspections.
May 17, 2026/by Mike Reiss
I’m The Dollar Bill from Sarah Paulson’s Met Gala Outfit and I Am Not the Enemy
I’m not even worth the paper I am printed on (which is particularly true given that, in this outfit, I am made of fine, hand-woven silk). The lowly one-dollar bill should not have to shoulder the symbolism of late-stage capitalism and the evils it supports. I’m practically worthless these days.
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CARTOON: Carry-On Only
Tourist Trap. Today's cartoon by Bill Thomas.
May 17, 2026/by Bill Thomas
CARTOON: Cute Bait
Data Fetching. Today's cartoon by Rusty Epstein and Jus Kaplan.
May 17, 2026/by Rusty Epstein
CARTOON: Pyramid Scheme
Paws and Effect. Today's cartoon by Rose Anne Prevec.
May 17, 2026/by Rose Anne Prevec
More Perfect Obituaries from Your Great President, Donald J. Trump
Claude Monet 1840 - 1926: Am I glad this loser has been dead a hundred years. They call him a painter! It's the same goddamn lily pads and bridges everywhere you look. I could paint circles around this lazy French guy without even trying.
May 17, 2026/by Kate Heidel
Hemingway’s Lost Manuscript: A Short Play
SPOTLIGHT onstage opens on a group of well dressed "literary-types" who are engaged in scholarly debate while awaiting the arrival of their friend, ERNEST HEMINGWAY. The group, GERTRUDE STEIN, ALICE B. TOKLAS, F. SCOTT FITZGERALD and EZRA POUND are gathered in the drawing room of 27 rue de Fleurus, STEIN and TOKLAS' Parisian apartment and salon, circa 1921
May 17, 2026/by Lance Hansen
CDC Adds Several Questionable Viruses to the Watchlist
Santavirus: Spread by red‑nosed reindeer; early signs include jingling, caroling, and unsolicited chimney inspections.
May 17, 2026/by Mike Reiss
I’m The Dollar Bill from Sarah Paulson’s Met Gala Outfit and I Am Not the Enemy
I’m not even worth the paper I am printed on (which is particularly true given that, in this outfit, I am made of fine, hand-woven silk). The lowly one-dollar bill should not have to shoulder the symbolism of late-stage capitalism and the evils it supports. I’m practically worthless these days.
May 17, 2026/by Nicole Chrolavicius
