The Cartoon Pad

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/ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spr...

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. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-cartoon-pad--4859856/support .

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/ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-cartoon-pad--4859856/support .

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/ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-cartoon-pad--4859856/support .

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. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-cartoon-pad--4859856/support .

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 Bec...

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. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-cartoon-pad--4859856/support .

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 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-cartoon-pad--4859856/support .

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. LINK: https://amzn.to/3rxizjv Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/th...

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! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-cartoon-pad--4859856/support .

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/ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-cartoon-pad--4859856/support .

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/ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-cartoon-pad--4859856/support .

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. He also worked on the CrossGen Comics series Scion, Mystic, Sojourn, and The Path. At Dark Horse Comics he created Samurai: Heaven and Earth and various Star...

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. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-cartoon-pad--4859856/support .

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...

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.). Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-cartoon-pad-...

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. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-cartoon-pad--4859856/support .

This week's guest, Ron Barrett is at the top of the children’s book mountain and one of the most accomplished cartoonists in the business. He has done 26 books for children and adults and appears regularly in the New York Times. His work has been exhibited around the world including in the Times Best Illustrations of the Past 20 Years exhibit at the Society of Illustrators. His 'Cloudy With a Chan...

The Cartoon Pad welcomes cartoon great Sam Gross. Do not listen and operate heavy machinery during this one. Must-hear life lessons from the Great One. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-cartoon-pad--4859856/support .

The great Mort Gerberg drops by and talks about his decorated career as a writer, illustrator and cartoonist and shares how he celebrated his 90th birthday skiing in a blizzard. A great episode as there is very little Bob or Michael included in this one. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-cartoon-pad--4859856/support .

This week cartoonist, illustrator, stand-up and actor Jason Chatfield talks about starting out in the outback of Australia to become a star on TV and in the cartoon community, becoming the youngest ever President of the National Cartoonists’ Society, getting Covid and his cool Chis Rock story. To see Jason's work and books go to https://www.jasonchatfield.com/ Become a supporter of this podcast: h...

Cartoon great and performer Victoria Roberts drops by the Cartoon Pad to share stories of her fascinating career. Hosts Michael Shaw and Bob Eckstein are still working out kinks on their podcast and have not killed each other yet. Follow Victoria Roberts on @TNYcartoonistVR and see her work at victoriaroberts.net. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-cartoon-pad...

This week the Cartoon Pad talks with the one and only Sam Viviano of MAD magazine fame and misfortune. We delve into Sam’s start, his acclaimed career and his take on MAD’s end. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-cartoon-pad--4859856/support .

This week the guys welcome one of England’s finest artists––cartoonist and graphic novelist Carol Issacs. From London, Carol discusses her award-winning multi-media project, The Wolf of Baghdad, performing with Sinead O’Connor and the Indigo Girls. Carol is known throughout the cartoon world as The Surreal McCoy. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-cartoon-pad-...

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. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/pod...