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.

Magic Words 11/19/2025

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

Too Many Wieners 10/17/2024

Too Many Wieners Welcome to the Outta Toon Podcast my friends! This week, Al Pacino declares there is no afterlife. This, from a man who did two Godfather movies after the original. Can we trust him? I participated in early voting with the rest of the seniors today. We're all in trouble, folks. Atlanta Pride was fun as usual. Let's get our Halloween on this week. If your name is Dick Wiener, maybe this isn't the best episode for you to listen to. Fair warning. See you soon, friends. /episode/index/show/2896c88b-cf39-4f36-ba76-630f372b4157/id/33505947

Flood 09/30/2024

Flood This week I'm fighting my Tennessee accent, battling my inability to remember things and hoping to help some friends and family affected by the recent hurricane. I discuss techniques for memorization and how to come up with a name for drugs you may have recently discovered. Seriously? That's what you spent all that time waiting on? Hey, let's try again in a few days. /episode/index/show/2896c88b-cf39-4f36-ba76-630f372b4157/id/33268892

Excessive Nudity 09/13/2024

Excessive Nudity On this Friday the 13th show, I discuss tea, classic movies and young, naked people. Nothing unlucky can happen to you now, right? You're welcome. /episode/index/show/2896c88b-cf39-4f36-ba76-630f372b4157/id/33046567

If You've Seen One Mall... 08/27/2024

If You've Seen One Mall... This week I'm freaking out at the process of ordering from Amazon. Is it better than going to the malls of the 70s and 80s? Well, no, but you take what you get, right? Do you have a favorite dog breed? If youve been listening for awhile, you may know mine so now I need to know yours. Drop me a Facebook post and let me know. Thanks for hanging out again. Let's get some autumn going soon! /episode/index/show/2896c88b-cf39-4f36-ba76-630f372b4157/id/32767497

Saved By Magnesium 08/16/2024

Saved By Magnesium This week I'm wondering about dating for older people. I don't know why. I'm not needing to date. But I suppose I'm just looking out for the elderly. Where are the best places to date? How are older people even making frends? I want to know this stuff. I've started planning for Halloween, folks. I'm planning on a Halloween story epidode of the podcast. Get ready for it and let me know if you'd like to participate. I'm still experiencing a bit of creative crisis. I will say, though, that I've discovered a secret about the creative life I'll share with you. It's mostly free. And fun. Those are always good things. See you next week. /episode/index/show/2896c88b-cf39-4f36-ba76-630f372b4157/id/32607597

Java Jive 08/08/2024

Java Jive Getting back into the swing of things this week and looking for a good formula for coffee. Do you have one? Do you have a specific coffee/water ratio for your recipes which you have developed over years of experimenting? If so, feel free to share. It's back to school week so I've been out buying three ring binders and new sneakers from Kmart. Eh. I guess the kids don't do that anymore. I gripe a little bit about politics on this show. Please forgive me. I won't do it again. I hope. See you soon... /episode/index/show/2896c88b-cf39-4f36-ba76-630f372b4157/id/32506522

The Triumphant Return 07/29/2024

The Triumphant Return Didn't expect a 3 month delay but, hey, we're back! What started as technical problems, turned into existential questioning and doubts. In the end, though, we made it through to a brand new show. Hope it was worth the wait. Let me know if you're still here... /episode/index/show/2896c88b-cf39-4f36-ba76-630f372b4157/id/32332907

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