Best Cartoonist Interviews Podcasts (2025)

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125: One Dope Pope 18:02

6h ago18:02

18:02

In this week's show I confront the absence of wifi and the presence of a new Pope. This is the kind of week I've had. Hope yours is great! See you soon.By Rick Baldwin

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K. O'NEILL for A SONG FOR YOU & I 1:02:41

7h ago1:02:41

1:02:41

Welcome back to the Comix Experience Graphic Novel Club! To join the club, visit https://www.graphicnovelclub.com/graphic-novel-club Official Website: https://www.comixexperience.com YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/comixexperience Leave a review and share! It all helps. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/comixexperiencegraphicnovelclub/ …

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The Dating Professors: Happy Relationship Memories 44:07

13h ago44:07

44:07

What makes for a happy moment in a romantic relationship? Irina and Michelle walk down memory lane to share some of their favorites. Travel, rain, cupcakes, protests, and discussions of "body counts" all make an appearance in this episode. Escape dreariness for a bit with the Dating Professors as you remember some of your own special past moments u…

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'Antidote' profiles a journalist on Russia's wanted list 1:45

4d ago1:45

1:45

'Antidote' profiles the Bulgarian journalist Christo Grozev, who's uncovered hundreds of Russian secret agents. Filmmaker James Jones follows Grozev after European authorities inform him that he's being targeted by assassins.By thom_powers

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connor b. for BRING ME THE HEAD OF SUSAN LOMOND 1:19:30

7d ago1:19:30

1:19:30

Welcome back to the Comix Experience Graphic Novel Club! To join the club, visit https://www.graphicnovelclub.com/graphic-novel-club Official Website: https://www.comixexperience.com YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/comixexperience Leave a review and share! It all helps. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/comixexperiencegraphicnovelclub/ …

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Ep31-Two-time Road to the Horse winner Tik Maynard 50:40

9d ago50:40

50:40

Co-hosts Susan Friedland and Horse Illustrated Editor in Chief Holly Caccamise talk to Tik Maynard, who recently won Road to the Horse for the second year in a row! This month's adoptable horse is a sweet bay Thoroughbred gelding named Nash who is looking for a companion home. For special subscription rates on Horse Illustrated and Young Rider maga…

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'River of Grass' explores the Everglades 1:58

13d ago1:58

1:58

'River of Grass' profiles a range of figures who interact with the Everglades in the past and present, including a Miccosukee educator, a python hunter, and the pioneering environmentalist Marjory Stoneman Douglas. Filmmaker Sasha Wortzel will attend the film's New York premiere at the Margaret Mead Film Festival at the American Museum of Natural H…

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124: Beat It, Kid 38:05

13d ago38:05

38:05

Welcome to episode 124 and welcome to May! It's all going by so fast! This week I ponder moving to Tampa Bay in order to save my life. Also, I remember back to the days when I sat in the office of a retired professor who told me I should self-pleasure myself. Ah, memories. The Outta Toon Tune Up this week challenges you to get outside your box and,…

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The Dating Professors: Why Are U.S. Women Shunning Marriage? 51:47

15d ago51:47

51:47

As the Wall Street Journal and other sources have discussed recently, more and more women in the United States are stopping their search for a man to marry. Why is this happening? Irina and Michelle talk about what the average woman feels like she is (and isn't) getting in heterosexual marriage today, including in this economy. The Dating Professor…

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5-11 Barry Louis Polisar - Part 2 1:00:33

17d ago1:00:33

1:00:33

Send us a text Full disclosure. My wife, Marcy, went to High School with Barry Polisar. They were friends and Barry would sometimes play his songs for her. So, when we went to Marcy’s 25th high school reunion I was able to put a face to the name. Marcy had made me aware of Barry and his success as a writer and performer. Frankly, I was more than a …

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'Drop Dead City' covers New York in the '70s 1:50

18d ago1:50

1:50

'Drop Dead City' is a deeply researched history of New York's financial crisis in the mid-70s. Filmmakers Peter Yost and Michael Rohatyn interview a wide range of people who were involved at many levels.By thom_powers

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123: Books and Birthdays 30:11

20d ago30:11

30:11

This week we discuss more about the things that make creativity difficult and why it's so hard being an artistic person. We all know about these things, right? I hope it's not just me. This is my birthday week so come on over for some cake and beer. In the meantime, let's chat again next week when I'm much older and wiser. Unless you don't show up …

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122: Big, Burly Dudes 29:44

26d ago29:44

29:44

On this episode I give a salute, shout out and a round of appreciation to big, burly dudes. Hey, can't a man give another man some attention without being... Oh, shut up. This week I've been a bachelor and have completely ruined the bachelor life for bachelors everywhere. Sorry, guys. There's other stuff here if you want to get into it. Try it out.…

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Special: Exclusive Interview with "Balloon Guy" Mike Schneider 53:35

29d ago53:35

53:35

On this special episode, Irina and Michelle speak with Portland-based creator Mike Schneider whose balloon art and other works have gone viral. Now with over 800K Instagram followers and a full-time career as an artist inspiring, delighting, and sometimes provoking with quotations displayed in balloon letters on colorful walls or in other formats, …

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John Lennon and Yoko Ono in 'One to One' 1:46

1M ago1:46

1:46

'One to One: John & Yoko' uses archival footage, including telephone calls heard for the first time, to capture the radical politics and performances of New York in the early 1970s. Filmmaker Kevin MacDonald frames the story in a way that has eerie echoes in the present.By thom_powers

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121: Falling Wood 27:15

1M ago27:15

27:15

I've been sheltered in place, writing a play. More about that later. But I've also been watching trees fall which is kinda fun. If you aren't watching "The Americas" narrated by Tom Hanks, its quite enjoyable. Give it a spin. Other than that, I've been listening to new music and turning down young women begging me for sex. So what's new with you? S…

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'We Want the Funk' moves your mind and body 1:57

1M ago1:57

1:57

'We Want the Funk' explores several decades of the highly danceable music genre, ranging from James Brown to Fela Kuti. Filmmakers Stanley Nelson and Nicole London combine dazzling performance footage with sharp analysis of the politics and artistry of funk.By thom_powers

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Ep30-What's new for riders of a certain age? With Fran Severn 1:05:51

1M ago1:05:51

1:05:51

Co-hosts Susan Friedland and Horse Illustrated Editor in Chief Holly Caccamise talk to Fran Severn, author of Riders of a Certain Age and the newly released Book of Barn Hacks. Next up is a chat with Sara Goldsmith, LCSW, a therapist that helps young athletes manage anxiety, build confidence, and reach their full potential. This month's adoptable h…

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Guest Chat: When Your Partner Has a Trauma History with Dr. Karen Dwyer-Tesoriero 45:22

1M ago45:22

45:22

Irina and Michelle host trauma expert and NYC-based therapist Dr. Karen Dwyer-Tesoriero on this episode. She explains what distinguishes complex post-traumatic stress disorder (c-PTSD) from other types of trauma and how it may express itself in romantic and other relationships. How do people with c-PTSD become activated, and how can they settle dow…

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'Secret Mall Apartment' explores a rebellious art project 1:49

2M ago1:49

1:49

'Secret Mall Apartment' profiles a group of Rhode Island artists who created a hidden sanctum inside the Providence Place shopping center where they lived for four years. Filmmaker Jeremy Workman interviews the key participants, many of whom have never spoken publicly before.By thom_powers

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BRIANA LOEWINSOHN for RAISED BY GHOSTS 1:09:11

2M ago1:09:11

1:09:11

Welcome back to the Comix Experience Graphic Novel Club! To join the club, visit https://www.graphicnovelclub.com/graphic-novel-club Official Website: https://www.comixexperience.com YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/comixexperience Leave a review and share! It all helps. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/comixexperiencegraphicnovelclub/ …

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Looking back at Japan's Aum cult 1:38

2M ago1:38

1:38

'Aum: The Cult at the End of the World' looks back at the religious fanaticism behind the deadly Tokyo subway attack in 1995. Filmmakers Ben Braun and Chiaki Yanagimoto explore how Aum grew in popularity and wasn't taken seriously as a criminal enterprise.By thom_powers

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5-10 Barry Louis Polisar - Part 1 57:48

2M ago57:48

57:48

Send us a text Imagine that you write and perform your own children’s songs. For years you have been performing these songs in various schools and school systems across the country. Songs that you wrote and have been playing in the same schools for years. And then imagine that someone in the school system suddenly decides that your songs are not ap…

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The Dating Professors: Regulating Moods and Tempers 50:36

2M ago50:36

50:36

How can you stop yourself and conversations from blowing up? In this episode, Irina and Michelle talk about bringing down the temperature, especially when it comes to conflict within romantic relationships. The Dating Professors discuss how to use breaks effectively in arguments, muddle through if a break is infeasible, and distinguish between expe…

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120: Lighting Up 36:37

2M ago36:37

36:37

This week I'm battling the urge to smoke. Why? Someone get me a therapist and we'll all know. Today we discover the worst states to have a baby and the things you can't eat in other countries. Sorry, folks, this is the podcast. Finally, I plead for you to recognize that you aren't special. This is why no one wants to listen to this podcast. Oh well…

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HUGH D'ANDRADE for THE MURDER NEXT DOOR 1:28:05

2M ago1:28:05

1:28:05

Welcome back to the Comix Experience Graphic Novel Club! To join the club, visit https://www.graphicnovelclub.com/start https://www.comixexperience.com MUSIC “Scritches” The Mega Meows Please check out our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@ComixExperience to watch our entire catalog. We have 10 years worth of interviews with dozens of creato…

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Ep29-Talking horse training conundrums with Julie Goodnight 1:14:43

2M ago1:14:43

1:14:43

Co-hosts Susan Friedland and Horse Illustrated Editor in Chief Holly Caccamise talk to beloved trainer and clinician Julie Goodnight. Next up is a chat with Stoney Stamper, national sales director for family-owned Hart Trailers. This month's adoptable horse is 17-year-old Arabian mare Ariana, located in Ojai, Calif. For special subscription rates o…

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The Dating Professors: Surviving Catastrophic Politics 50:05

2M ago50:05

50:05

A month into the new presidency, many couples are facing existential questions. Perhaps one person lost their federal job, or the couple disagrees on just how unsafe the country has gotten. We discuss how to handle questions such as whether to leave the United States, especially if both people in the couple are not on the same page. Irina and Miche…

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119: Booze Sniffer 29:59

3M ago29:59

29:59

What's the deal with the reality show The Baldwins? Are people watching this? Is anyone waiting to find out what secrets are being hidden in Alec Baldwin's immediate family? I have to admit, as a Baldwin, even I really couldn't care less. St. Patrick's Day is happening very soon and it's a great time to sniff a variety of booze. Shall we? You know …

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'Art Spiegelman: Disaster is My Muse' profiles the cartoonist of 'Maus' 1:58

3M ago1:58

1:58

'Art Spiegelman: Disaster is My Muse' profiles the Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist who crafted the classic Holocaust memoir 'Maus.' Filmmakers Molly Bernstein and Philip Dolin use Spiegelman's career to reveal a hidden history of comics.By thom_powers

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BEN KAHN & GEORGEO BROOKS for MR. MUFFINS: DEFENDER OF THE STARS 1:05:17

3M ago1:05:17

1:05:17

Welcome back to the Comix Experience Graphic Novel Club! To join the club, visit https://www.graphicnovelclub.com/graphic-novel-club Official Website: https://www.comixexperience.com YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/comixexperience Leave a review and share! It all helps. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/comixexperiencegraphicnovelclub/ …

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118: Not Funny 32:51

3M ago32:51

32:51

This week I ponder whether things get less funnier as you get older (not talking about this podcast). I try to get into the SNL 50th Anniversary and I wonder if we resist things like spirituality and politics if the ideas dont reinforce what we already think we know. Thanks for dropping by. I'll be back next week.…

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The Dating Professors: Work-Life Balance 50:57

3M ago50:57

50:57

How do workplaces support or undermine people's personal lives, and especially romantic relationships and family lives? What happens when toxicity in the form of poor pay or other bad treatment affects workers' wellbeing even once home? Irina and Michelle discuss the difficulties of workplaces regarding benefits and flexibility, and who all loses o…

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'Sly Lives!' explores a musical legacy 2:01

3M ago2:01

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'Sly Lives! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)' profiles the 1960s band Sly and the Family Stone and the pressures on its leader. Oscar winning filmmaker Ahmir 'Questlove' Thompson ('Summer of Soul') interviews musicians who were part of the group and others who took inspiration from it.By thom_powers

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117: Funeral For A Friend 32:36

3M ago32:36

32:36

This week, my friends, I say good bye to a long time friend and hello to a short time family member. Life is full of surprises. Hope all is well with you. See you soon.By Rick Baldwin

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Ep28-Dressage is for everyone with Amelia Newcomb 1:05:38

3M ago1:05:38

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Co-hosts Susan Friedland and Horse Illustrated Editor in Chief Holly Caccamise talk to Grand Prix dressage rider and virtual coach Amelia Newcomb. Next up is a chat with Mary Campbell, founder and owner of Mare Modern Goods. This month's adoptable horse is Kate, an adorable 17-year-old sorrel Quarter Horse mare who has been doing well under saddle.…

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A painting escapes from prison 1:52

3M ago1:52

1:52

'Paint Me a Road Out of Here' tells the story of a painting that Faith Ringgold created for the women's house of detention at Rikers Island in 1971. Filmmaker Catherine Gund explores how the jail became a dangerous place for the painting's survival.By thom_powers, david_furst

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The Dating Professors: Can Relationships and Friendships Co-Exist? 47:06

3M ago47:06

47:06

It is a tale as old as time: someone enters into a romantic relationship, and they let their friendships drift away or even suddenly cut them off. Irina and Michelle discuss why this keeps happening to people and what to do about it. What are reasonable expectations regarding one's own friendships and those of one's partner? What roles do jealousy,…

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'The Fall of Diddy' explores accusations against Sean Combs 1:55

3M ago1:55

1:55

The four-part series 'The Fall of Diddy' explores multiple accusations against Sean Combs of violence and sexual abuse. The filmmakers interview an array of his former associates, some who are speaking on the record for the first time. In a statement sent to Variety, Combs’ lawyer called this documentary series “one-sided and prejudicial” and says …

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