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 p...
Oct 31, 2019•56 min
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 ri...
Oct 24, 2019•1 hr 49 min
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. About the book! From ...
Oct 18, 2019•1 hr 4 min
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 me with her 40% accurate Psychic powers! Called “Lower East Si...
Jun 25, 2019•1 hr 2 min
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. Mike has written for The New Yorker, The New York Times, McSweeney's, Funny or Die, Mad Magazine, and countless other staples in humor content. He is currently on the editorial staff for Vanity Fair. He has written over a dozen books including Poking a Dead Frog. Stinker Let Loose, a novelization was turned into an Audible audiobook in 2017 ...
Jun 13, 2019•1 hr 13 min
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. He's been in the film Nerve and the season 3 premiere episode of Insecure on HBO. We discuss his Staten Island roots as a source of much of his best material. Follow him on...
May 22, 2019•1 hr
This episode of Talkward welcomes San Francisco based humor writer, actor, comedian, playwright, and engineer Irving Ruan! Irving writes regularly for The New Yorker, McSweeney's, Weekly Humorist as well SlackJaw, where he is also an editor! We discuss his creative journey and his time running a startup tech company! Recorded over the weekend of The Satire and Humor Festival, March 2019. Read all of Irving's writing at irvingruan.com and follow him on twitter @irvingruan Become a supporter of th...
Apr 09, 2019•45 min
This episode of Talkward welcomes NYC comedy legend Jeffrey Gurian. If you don't know Jeffrey, then you aren't a NY comedy person, so get in the know! He's written, performed, produced comedy with so many huge names like Nick Kroll, John Mulaney, Amy Poehler, and Seth Rogen. He's written many books and has a regular comedy column and YouTube series. We discuss he latest book Healing Your Heart By Changing Your Mind. Go buy it! We also discuss how we both overcame speech obstacles and lessons for...
Mar 30, 2019•1 hr 11 min
Today on Talkward is the lovely and funny Claire Parker! Claire is a NYC based stand-up comic, actress and frequent guest on You Up w/ Nikki Glaser on Sirius/XM Comedy Central Radio. She has a very long titled podcast called Hold On One Second We're Talking About Britney Spears (or HOOSWTABS for short) which she hosts with Ashley Hamilton (@ashleyhammm). We discuss her favorite places to perform, her web series and mean horrible people on Reddit. Follow her on Instagram @clairethescare Become a ...
Mar 01, 2019•58 min
Today on Talkward is cartoonist and stand-up comic Jason Chatfield! Jason is an award winning cartoonist who draws the worldwide daily strip Ginger Meggs, cartoons for The New Yorker and MAD Magazine and also has a popular podcast called Is There Something In This? Follow him @jasonchatfield and his website is jasonchatfield.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/talkward--2882431/support ....
Feb 07, 2019•1 hr 15 min
This episode of Talkward welcomes humor writer and delightful Midwesterner Mia Mercado! Mia writes regularly for The New Yorker, McSweeney's, The Belladonna and Weekly Humorist. During our chat she gives an exclusive announcement about her new book deal, her writing process habits – one of which includes being in a cafe, wearing headphones, listening to ambient sounds of…a cafe and more! Read all of her work at miamercado.com and follow her on twitter @miamarket Become a supporter of this podcas...
Jan 20, 2019•1 hr 3 min
Today on Talkward is comedy writer and super star sex and dating podcast host Courtney Kocak! Courtney hosts the ‘Reality Bytes' podcast- tune in every week for real talk about sex, love, relationships & dating in the digital age. We discuss having your gentiles molded in custom sex toys, her new experiences in standup comedy and being a writer for Amazon's Danger & Eggs! Follow her on Instagram and twitter! And subscribe to Reality Bytes! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www....
Dec 11, 2018•1 hr 16 min
Today on Talkward is author, comedy writer, behavior expert and stand-up comic- Jeff Kreisler! Jeff is the executive producer of The Final Edition satire radio program, is an expert at PeopleScience.com and is the author of new book ‘Dollars and Sense‘! Jeff breaks down how we misthink money and how to spend smarter! Follow Jeff on twitter at @JeffKreisler and at JeffKreisler.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/talkward--2882431/support ....
Nov 30, 2018•45 min
Today on Talkward is super special guest Brooke Preston! Brooke is a comedy writer, author and co-founder of the satire comedy website The Belladonna! Her new book ‘New Erotica For Feminists: Satirical Fantasies of Love, Lust & Equal Pay' is in bookstores now! We learn all about Brookes early years working at Planet Hollywood in Times Square in NYC, her comedy influences and when she got to walk Justin Timberlake to the men's room. Follow her on twitter @bigu Become a supporter of this podca...
Nov 14, 2018•1 hr 21 min
Today on Talkward is guest Kerryn Feehan! Kerryn is a comedian, writer, actor, model and comedy development extraordinaire! She produces and hosts a long running monthly show called Stand Up and Take Your Clothes Off! (It's first Sundays of the month! Get tickets here) Kerryn has many, many cringeworthy stories. Kerryn is a spitfire with funy tales, so buckle in, get comfy and be glad that some of these didn't happen to you. See her post many fun Instagram stories at @kerrynfeehan Also don't bla...
Oct 23, 2018•51 min
Today on Talkward is our first repeat guest, New York Times bestselling author, award winning cartoonist and snowman expert Bob Eckstein! Bob's new book The Illustrated History of the Snowman is out now! We discuss Steampunk's rise in the 1980s, the ongoing holiday decorations feud with his neighbor and making squirrels dance for his pleasure. Oh, and we happen upon the topic of snowman pornography! Bob's cartoon's are featured regularly in The New Yorker, MAD Magazine and Weekly Humorist! Make ...
Oct 18, 2018•59 min
Today on Talkward is comedian Jason Kanter! Jason performs all over the USA and also gets TV acting roles where he's been pigeon-holed as a skinhead more often then not. He produces the very popular PS 109 Show along with Joe List and Ari Shaffir. There next one is Nov 11th, check his website http://www.comedianjason.com for all the info! Follow him on instagram at twitter at @DrJasonKanter – and no, he's not a real doctor. (I wondered too) Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreake...
Oct 11, 2018•1 hr
Today on Talkward is comedian SallyAnn Hall! She is the most recent winner of both the Laughing Devil Comedy Festival and the She Devil Comedy Festival. SallyAnn hails from Alaska, sings at Duets piano bar and is a regular on the NYC standup comedy scene. She has a monthly show at The Lantern called Left Breast Comedy, go check it out and her other shows! Follow her on http://twitter.com/supersallyann and instagram https://www.instagram.com/hallabackearl/ Become a supporter of this podcast: http...
Oct 09, 2018•50 min
Today on Talkward is guest Lillian Stone! Lillian is a comedy writer and performer from Springfield, Missouri! She writes regularly for McSweeney's, The Belladonna Comedy, Points In Case and Weekly Humorist. She hosts and produces a monthly sold out storytelling show called Chatty Cathy. Follow her on twitter https://twitter.com/originalspinstr and read all of her writing at http://LillianStone.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/talkward--2882431/support ....
Oct 05, 2018•45 min
Today on Talkward is guest Brittany Brave! Brittany is a stand-up comic, and business owner of female empowerment creative start-up CatCall. CatCall's mission is to create Girl Power-infused events/experiences in verticals everyone can enjoy: music, comedy, spoken word, fitness, dance, panels, film and more. CatCall is celebrating their 1 year birthday party with a huge event at a secret location in Queens, NY. Follow Brittany on twitter @BritBrave and Instagram @BrittanytheBrave Become a suppor...
Oct 02, 2018•39 min
This episode of Talkward welcomes humor writer and standup comic Tom McCaffrey! Tom has been on Comedy Central, Hulu and has a movie Adventures In Comedy available on Amazon! Follow him on twitter for show dates and listen to his podcast Last Exit to Brooklyn! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/talkward--2882431/support .
Sep 26, 2018•1 hr 6 min
This episode of Talkward welcomes guest Caitlin Kunkel! Caitlin is a satirist, author, pizza scientist, and co-founder of the very popular comedy site The Belladonna. She co-wrote the upcoming book NEW EROTICA FOR FEMINISTS, which you can pre-order here. Caitlin is a delightful person, my book club host and my neighbor! Follow her instagram @kunkeltron and twitter also follow the many adventures of Zander her dog! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/talkward--288...
Jul 23, 2018•54 min
This episode of Talkward welcomes guest Tyler Gildin! Tyler is a digital media producer and director who got his start as the first comedy editor of Elite Daily! He does stand-up comedy, develops and creates viral media for name brands. His recent new project has been producing a documentary film entitled ‘The Starfish' which tells the story of his grandfather's very fascinating path to America. Follow him @tylergildin and enjoy many, many photos of his dog. Become a supporter of this podcast: h...
Jun 29, 2018•47 min
Today on Talkward is comedy writer and stand-up comic Ginny Hogan! Ginny performs all over NYC and recently was on Weekly Humorist's Guaranteed Delivery! comedy show downtown on Wall Street. She's also a writer for The New Yorker, McSweeney's, Points in Case, The Belladonna, Robot Butt and Weekly Humorist. Her very popular comedy website is littleoldladycomedy.com She has a comedy book coming out next year! Follow her on twitter @ginnyhogan_ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreak...
Jun 15, 2018•57 min
This episode of Talkward welcomes guest Carrie Wittmer! Carrie is a comedy writer, performer and a co-founder of The Belladonna Comedy – Comedy and satire by women, for everyone. She along with her co-editors Caitlin Kunkel, Brooke Preston, and Fiona Taylor have penned their first satire book New Erotica for Feminists due out in November! Follow Carrie on the twitter @carriesnotscary Read the article that is becoming a book! https://www.mcsweeneys.net/articles/new-erotica-for-feminists Pre-order...
May 31, 2018•47 min
This episode of Talkward welcomes comedy writer and performer Jonathan Zeller! Jonathan writes humor for many publications including The New Yorker, McSweeney's, Weekly Humorist and performs stand-up comedy throughout NYC. He has a dog-friendly comedy show entitled The Good Dog Show on May 31st in Brooklyn and you should check it out here. Read all of his published musings here. Jonathan would like to apologize in advance for this podcast. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker...
May 24, 2018•56 min
Today on Talkward is comedy writer and occasional poet Andy Newton. Andy dishes on the comedy writing magazine submission process and the ups and downs of shopping his first novel with writing partner Michael Bliecher. Follow him on twitter @bliecher_newton and on instagram at windsfrombehind Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/talkward--2882431/support ....
May 16, 2018•1 hr
This episode on Talkward has comedy writer Jon Daly. No, not that Jon Daly, or the other one, or the other, other one! Jon discusses his joke writing process, ‘RuPaul's Drag Race' and a HUGE SECRET is revealed! Follow Jon on twitter @JackPerday (That alter-ego is also explained.) Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/talkward--2882431/support ....
Apr 06, 2018•58 min
This episode of Talkward welcomes comic Adam Mamawala! His new album "One Of The Good Ones' debuted at #1 on iTunes! We discuss comedy, his love of the Cubs and bad casting calls. See where you can watch him perform next at adammamawala.com and follow him on twitter @adammamawala Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/talkward--2882431/support ....
Mar 27, 2018•55 min
This episode of Talkward features radio morning show personality Ryan Sampson! Ryan is the host of The Morning Mashup on Sirius Hits 1. Ryan has been in radio a long time and has plenty of awkward stories, they just keep coming! Listen for a terrible wine bus tour and a pissed off Tony Bennett! Follow along at https://www.facebook.com/morningmashup/ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/talkward--2882431/support ....
Mar 16, 2018•52 min
