Outta Toon Podcast

A weekly, humorous podcast focused on experiencing life as a creative outsider. Recorded in Atlanta and hosted by cartoonist Rick Baldwin. New episodes every Tuesday.

136: Who Is That Guy? 04/23/2026

136: Who Is That Guy? Hi friends! I have this idea for a podcast where the host spends some time away and then comes back and apologizes. Over and over. I predict it will be a national hit. Hope you are well. See you again real soon. /episode/index/show/2896c88b-cf39-4f36-ba76-630f372b4157/id/40991505

135: I Don't Wanna 03/11/2026

135: I Don't Wanna On this episode I discuss updates and changes, doing things you don't want to do to unexpected results and finding good books and performers. Hope you enjoy and that you are doing well out there. Stay in touch! /episode/index/show/2896c88b-cf39-4f36-ba76-630f372b4157/id/40398445

With Every Beat of My Heart 02/11/2026

With Every Beat of My Heart It’s Valentine’s week — and what better time to talk about a broken heart? Specifically, MINE. After months of trying to figure out why my heart rate was slowing down, I finally learned the real cause wasn’t medication… it was a heart rhythm issue that required a pacemaker. Yes, I now officially have advanced bionics. In this episode, I talk about: Discovering bradycardia and heart rhythm problems Meeting the third cardiologist who finally listened The decision to get a pacemaker Facing my fear of anesthesia What it feels like to come out the other side SPOILER ALERT: I didn’t die. Which means I’ll be back next week. /episode/index/show/2896c88b-cf39-4f36-ba76-630f372b4157/id/40074060

133: Icicle Brain 01/22/2026

133: Icicle Brain Hi my friends — yes, I’m still alive. I’ve been working my way through some new medical nonsense, but I finally got this episode finished, and I’m hoping that means I can keep things moving again. In this one, I talk a little about what I’ve been dealing with lately, my renewed appreciation for both new and old writing, and the strange experience of dodging icicles and frozen trees like it’s some sort of low-budget action movie. I hope you’re doing well out there. Let’s try to meet up again next week. /episode/index/show/2896c88b-cf39-4f36-ba76-630f372b4157/id/39844445

132: Unstable Genius 01/06/2026

132: Unstable Genius Now that those bothersome holidays are over it's time to get down to the real work of creating podcasts again. And this episode hopefully will give you a new goal for the rest of 2026. Maybe even for the remainder of your life. And who know how long or short that'll be. Let's concentrate on right now, okay? Happy New Year, folks. /episode/index/show/2896c88b-cf39-4f36-ba76-630f372b4157/id/39626615

132: Better Than You 12/10/2025

132: Better Than You Speeding closer to Christmas and here I am watching Pandas have sex. Is that wrong? Then why are they showing it on my TV?? We're a couple weeks from Christmas and I'm just not feeling it this year. I'm already planning for next year. I want to talk to you a bit about artist consciousness vs sports consciousness and how those affect out society. Don't worry, it won't hurt. See you next week. /episode/index/show/2896c88b-cf39-4f36-ba76-630f372b4157/id/39356760

131: A Thanksgiving To Not Remember 11/27/2025

131: A Thanksgiving To Not Remember Hi friends! Hope all is well on this Thanksgiving week. Often the key to being thankful is just learning to navigate through change and come out unscathed. We're all not that lucky. Hope you are one who is. Now go eat lots of food and I'll see you next week. /episode/index/show/2896c88b-cf39-4f36-ba76-630f372b4157/id/39193045

130: Magic Words 11/19/2025

130: Magic Words Hiya Outfluencers! Welcome to episode 130 of the show. It's a nice round number and a pretty cool accomplishment. But unfortunately, all I got for you to celebrate is this new episode. It's circular celebration. Let's never speak of it again. There are a couple of words that are magic in making interesting things happen. I thought I'd share those words with you this week. I hope it doesn't get me into trouble. See you next week. /episode/index/show/2896c88b-cf39-4f36-ba76-630f372b4157/id/39102515

129: Interesting 11/11/2025

129: Interesting Welcome back to the podcast my friends! It's the holidays and we are heading into our third season here at the Outta Toon Podcast. It's a good time to stop and examine if we are actually living an interesting life. How about you? Is your life interesting? Can it be even more interesting. On this episode I give us all a few tips for taking it to the next level. New shows are on Tuesday now. See you next week! /episode/index/show/2896c88b-cf39-4f36-ba76-630f372b4157/id/39000945

128: The Bridge - Happy Halloween 10/27/2025

128: The Bridge - Happy Halloween Greetings my friends! Welcome back to the show. It's a little different return than you might expect. I want to celebrate Halloween week with my new spooky short story, "The Bridge." Hope you like it. Let me know what you think. See you next week! #CreepyShortStory #HalloweenStory #Hitchhiker #RoadRage #Suspense #AudioStory #SouthernGothic /episode/index/show/2896c88b-cf39-4f36-ba76-630f372b4157/id/38798965

127: Break 06/02/2025

127: Break We're moving into summer. Keep it hot, y'all. /episode/index/show/2896c88b-cf39-4f36-ba76-630f372b4157/id/36823025

126: Tribute 05/30/2025

126: Tribute This week I've been clicking off chores and breaking eggs. Not necessarily on the same list, mind you. Have you noticed you listen to music differently as you age? In fact, your entire relationship with music changes as you get older. But that doesnt stop tribute bands. They're showing up by the dozens. I wonder if they get tribute groupies. I'll bet they do. Let's consider that until next time. /episode/index/show/2896c88b-cf39-4f36-ba76-630f372b4157/id/36795230

125: One Dope Pope 05/15/2025

125: One Dope Pope 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. /episode/index/show/2896c88b-cf39-4f36-ba76-630f372b4157/id/36582845

124: Beat It, Kid 05/01/2025

124: Beat It, Kid 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, of course, we discuss many more things which we'll all forget in a few days. Take care of yourself and come back next week. /episode/index/show/2896c88b-cf39-4f36-ba76-630f372b4157/id/36404225

123: Books and Birthdays 04/23/2025

123: Books and Birthdays 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 and I have to drink all the beer. /episode/index/show/2896c88b-cf39-4f36-ba76-630f372b4157/id/36284185

122: Big, Burly Dudes 04/18/2025

122: Big, Burly Dudes 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. Get in touch. Or are ya chicken?? /episode/index/show/2896c88b-cf39-4f36-ba76-630f372b4157/id/36215930

121: Falling Wood 04/07/2025

121: Falling Wood 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? See you next week. /episode/index/show/2896c88b-cf39-4f36-ba76-630f372b4157/id/36043420

120: Lighting Up 03/11/2025

120: Lighting Up 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. I'll try again next week. /episode/index/show/2896c88b-cf39-4f36-ba76-630f372b4157/id/35639985

119: Booze Sniffer 02/27/2025

119: Booze Sniffer 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 I'll be there. Did you know you could fall into a life of crime depending upon your name? It's true. I examine who you know that might be a criminal based solely on their name. That's it for now. Let's talk again next week, okay? /episode/index/show/2896c88b-cf39-4f36-ba76-630f372b4157/id/35474250

118: Not Funny 02/18/2025

118: Not Funny 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. /episode/index/show/2896c88b-cf39-4f36-ba76-630f372b4157/id/35339130

117: Funeral For A Friend 02/14/2025

117: Funeral For A Friend 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. /episode/index/show/2896c88b-cf39-4f36-ba76-630f372b4157/id/35287760

116: Incensed and Old 01/27/2025

116: Incensed and Old Hi, friends welcome to a new Monday episode of the Outta Toon Podcast. How are you? I'm feeling good. Getting back into the swing of things. I've been burning a lot of incense recently. Does that symbolize that I'm creating a new atmosphere or covering up something? Perhaps I'm trying to cover up instead of accepting? I'm been reading and seeing a lot recently about how we become invisible to people as we age. Am I avoiding? Let's chat about it. Thanks for dropping by. /episode/index/show/2896c88b-cf39-4f36-ba76-630f372b4157/id/35030005

115: Buffet 01/20/2025

115: Buffet On this Monday of political history and activity, I come to you with an episode packed with a buffet of topics. Topics such as 8 year old Chinese guitar players, "Breaking Bad" astronauts, mysteriously popular facebook pals and pimento cheese sandwiches from the north. These are the kinds of things you've come to expect from this podcast. I don't want to let you down. See you soon. /episode/index/show/2896c88b-cf39-4f36-ba76-630f372b4157/id/34932245

Happy You Year! 01/03/2025

Happy You Year! The holidays are done but it's still a great time to set some goals! Give it a shot. Do some fun new things. I'm hoping to be more creative and more healthy this year. Here's hoping. Thanks for listening to the podcast in 2024. Let's see if I can make it even better in 2025! /episode/index/show/2896c88b-cf39-4f36-ba76-630f372b4157/id/34704430

Can I See Some ID? 12/19/2024

Can I See Some ID? This week I'm getting into some new jazz music, approaching strangers in supermarket parking lots and getting carded for being too old. Is this what the holidays are all about?? It's no wonder the Grinch's heart was two sizes too small. See ya next week friends. /episode/index/show/2896c88b-cf39-4f36-ba76-630f372b4157/id/34533550

Just Do Something 12/13/2024

Just Do Something Hey everyone! How's your holidays so far? Have you made cookies yet? Anyone made potato chips? I tried. Didn't work out the way I had planned though. I wanted to chat a bit about something personal here. Maybe you can relate. Maybe not. But it might be something you are battling too. Also, can you believe I once paid $11 to see Van Halen live? Those were the days, kids. See you next week. /episode/index/show/2896c88b-cf39-4f36-ba76-630f372b4157/id/34430140

I'm About To Lose Control and I Think I Like It. 11/18/2024

I'm About To Lose Control and I Think I Like It. It's Monday and we're heading into the holidays at full speed. Is it too early for decorations? I think I'm going to go with it. And in the spirit of that, I request you embark on a journey with me in 2025. Up for it? Let's see if we can. Listen and I'll explain. Be back Thursday. /episode/index/show/2896c88b-cf39-4f36-ba76-630f372b4157/id/33982287

Satan In Reverse 11/14/2024

Satan In Reverse Hey, Look! It's Thursday! Two shows in a week again! In this episode I discuss techniques people use who wish to control you. This in hopes you don't get controlled. Look out. Also, most of the albums are more interesting played forward so put on some headphones and enjoy. Thanks for popping in twice this week. Let's try it again next week! /episode/index/show/2896c88b-cf39-4f36-ba76-630f372b4157/id/33933252

Finding My Footing 11/11/2024

Finding My Footing It's the post-election episode and I discuss coping. Surviving. Even thriving, if we dare. How you doing? I'm taking a bit of a social media sabbatical. Backing off the news too. What are your plans for moving through the political fray? Maybe you could become at artist. A guy in Italy just sold fruit taped to a canvas for a ridiculous amount of money. Maybe I should try that. See you soon, y'all! /episode/index/show/2896c88b-cf39-4f36-ba76-630f372b4157/id/33879862

Small Penis Fart Dude 10/26/2024

Small Penis Fart Dude Hey, it's a short show. Second time in a row this podcast has referenced genitalia. What am I becoming?? Getting a chest cold. Halloween is coming up. Just wanted to check and make sure you are doing ok? Hope you get good candy in your Trick or Treat bag. /episode/index/show/2896c88b-cf39-4f36-ba76-630f372b4157/id/33623627

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