Talkward
123 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 months ago - ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsTalkward is a podcast about telling real life awkward tales. Funny, terrible, cringeworthy stories that you will be happy didn't happen to you!
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Talkward w/ guest Bob Eckstein
May 01, 2024 03:51 - 1 hour - 60.4 MBThis 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
Talkward w/ guest Carlos Greaves
September 28, 2023 02:25 - 50 minutes - 46 MBThis 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/
Talkward w/ guest Justin Avery Smith
August 04, 2023 18:16 - 1 hour - 70.7 MBThis 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
Talkward w/ guest Mike Reiss
March 30, 2023 20:13 - 1 hour - 55.8 MBThis 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!
Talkward w/ guest Marty Beckerman
March 19, 2023 23:09 - 53 minutes - 49.4 MBThis 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! https://a.co/d/79drJ7B A wildly original science-fiction novel that will appeal to Kurt Vonnegut fans, Y2K throwback fashionistas...
Talkward w/ guest Jason Roeder
March 09, 2023 22:28 - 1 hour - 55.5 MBThis 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. Pick up his book today! https://amzn.to/3kW6cwH See all of his books and work at jasonroeder.info
Talkward w/ guest Tom McCaffrey
February 23, 2023 23:53 - 1 hour - 67.1 MBStand-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. Get it: https://amzn.to/3koRn5q
Talkward w/ guest Sean Conroy
February 16, 2023 22:27 - 1 hour - 55.7 MBThis 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/
Talkward w/ guest Mike Sacks
February 09, 2023 19:07 - 1 hour - 63.8 MBHumor 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.
Talkward w/ guests Aaron Augenblick & Katie Wendt
February 03, 2023 03:04 - 1 hour - 57.3 MBComedy 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://...
Talkward w/ guest Kate Herzlin
December 19, 2022 22:43 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MBThis 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
Talkward w/ guest Amy Fusselman
December 01, 2022 20:30 - 58 minutes - 53.3 MBThis 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
Talkward w/ guest Gary Almeter
November 04, 2022 19:55 - 1 hour - 58.9 MBThis 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
Talkward w/ guest Craig Thomas
September 14, 2022 19:47 - 59 minutes - 54.2 MBThis 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 h...
Talkward w/ guest AJ DiCosimo
August 19, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour - 64.6 MBThis 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. Follow AJ https://...
#54 Talkward w/ guest AJ DiCosimo
August 19, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour - 64.6 MBThis 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. Follow AJ https://...
#53 Talkward w/ guest Ivan Ehlers
March 04, 2022 19:22 - 59 minutes - 54.5 MBThis 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/
Talkward w/ guest Ivan Ehlers
March 04, 2022 19:22 - 59 minutes - 54.5 MBThis 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/
#52 Talkward w/ guest Brian Boone
February 18, 2022 18:36 - 1 hour - 56.3 MBThis 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/
Talkward w/ guest Brian Boone
February 18, 2022 18:36 - 1 hour - 56.3 MBThis 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/
Talkward w/ guest Haley McGee
February 11, 2022 16:43 - 1 hour - 56.5 MBThis 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/book-2
#51 Talkward w/ guest Haley McGee
February 11, 2022 16:43 - 1 hour - 56.5 MBThis 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/book-2
Talkward w/ guest Mike Sacks
February 04, 2022 16:45 - 1 hour - 63.6 MBThis 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
#50 Talkward w/ guest Mike Sacks
February 04, 2022 16:45 - 1 hour - 63.6 MBThis 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
#49 Talkward w/ guest Jen Spyra
January 28, 2022 20:41 - 57 minutes - 52.7 MBThis 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! https://www.amazon.com/Big-Time-Stories-Jen-Spyra/dp/1984855263
Talkward w/ guest Jen Spyra
January 28, 2022 20:41 - 57 minutes - 52.7 MBThis 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! https://www.amazon.com/Big-Time-Stories-Jen-Spyra/dp/1984855263
Talkward w/ guest Melissa Balmain
December 02, 2021 22:46 - 1 hour - 58.7 MBThis 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. Her full-length poetry collection, Walking in on People (winner of the Able Muse Book Award), has been praised by Poet Laureate Billy Collins as "an infectious, often hilar...
#48 Talkward w/ guest Melissa Balmain
December 02, 2021 22:46 - 1 hour - 58.7 MBThis 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. Her full-length poetry collection, Walking in on People (winner of the Able Muse Book Award), has been praised by Poet Laureate Billy Collins as "an infectious, often hilar...
#47 Talkward w/ guest Keith James
October 08, 2021 15:47 - 1 hour - 59.7 MBThis 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.
Talkward w/ guest Keith James
October 08, 2021 15:47 - 1 hour - 59.7 MBThis 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.
Talkward w/ guests Kit Lively & David DeGrand
May 07, 2021 21:13 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBThis 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'.
#46 Talkward w/ guests Kit Lively & David DeGrand
May 07, 2021 21:13 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBThis 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'.
Talkward w/ guest Brittany Brave
February 05, 2021 00:26 - 38 minutes - 34.8 MBToday 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
#45 Talkward w/ guest Brittany Brave
February 05, 2021 00:26 - 38 minutes - 34.8 MBToday 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
#44 Talkward w/ guest Brittany Brave
February 05, 2021 00:26 - 38 minutes - 55.8 MBToday 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
Talkward w/ guest Jessica Delfino
December 15, 2020 03:20 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MBWelcoming back to Talkward 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 was an Amazon #1 Best Seller in new releases! Check it out at dumbjokesforsmartfolks.com and follow her @jessicadelfino
#44 Talkward w/ guest Jessica Delfino
December 15, 2020 03:20 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MBWelcoming back to Talkward 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 was an Amazon #1 Best Seller in new releases! Check it out at dumbjokesforsmartfolks.com and follow her @jessicadelfino
#43 Talkward w/ guest Emily Flake
October 20, 2020 22:05 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MBToday 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. […]
Talkward w/ guest Emily Flake
October 20, 2020 22:05 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MBToday 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. […]
#42 Talkward w/ guests Bob Eckstein and Michael Shaw
September 24, 2020 20:44 - 1 hour - 74.4 MBThis 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 […]
Talkward w/ guests Bob Eckstein and Michael Shaw
September 24, 2020 20:44 - 1 hour - 74.4 MBThis 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 […]
Talkward w/ guest Jason Chatfield
July 07, 2020 16:21 - 1 hour - 61.6 MBThis 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! Visit Jason here: https://www.jasonchatfield.com/ http://twitter.com/jason_chatfield http://instagram.com/jasonchat...
#41 Talkward w/ guest Jason Chatfield
July 07, 2020 16:21 - 1 hour - 61.6 MBThis 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! Visit Jason here: https://www.jasonchatfield.com/ http://twitter.com/jason_chatfield http://instagram.com/jasonchat...
Talkward w/ guest Brittany Brave
January 23, 2020 21:14 - 54 minutes - 50 MBToday 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! Get tickets here and follow her ontwitter @britbrave instagram @brittanybrave @violentlyfunny and brittanybrave.com More about ...
#40 Talkward w/ guest Brittany Brave
January 23, 2020 21:14 - 54 minutes - 50 MBToday 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! Get tickets here and follow her ontwitter @britbrave instagram @brittanybrave @violentlyfunny and brittanybrave.com More about ...
Talkward w/ guest Ronny Pascale
January 09, 2020 19:35 - 1 hour - 65.4 MBThis 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 simply writing great jokes. We discuss his process, his fears and why he is DONE with improv. (spoiler, he started another improv class already) See his shows at The PIT in NYC! Follow him @ronnypascale on IG and twitter.
#39 Talkward w/ guest Ronny Pascale
January 09, 2020 19:35 - 1 hour - 65.4 MBThis 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 simply writing great jokes. We discuss his process, his fears and why he is DONE with improv. (spoiler, he started another improv class already) See his shows at The PIT in NYC! Follow him @ronnypascale on IG and twitter.
#38 Talkward w/ guest James Folta
October 31, 2019 20:42 - 55 minutes - 51.2 MBThis 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 humo...
Talkward w/ guest James Folta
October 31, 2019 20:42 - 55 minutes - 51.2 MBThis 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 humo...
#37 Talkward w/ guests Bob Eckstein, Steve McGinn and Robert Leighton
October 24, 2019 18:24 - 1 hour - 99.6 MBThis 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...