Booking Overview
Metrics
Episodes: 11
Frequency: Irregular
Rating: 5.0/5.0
Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000
Gender skew: Male
Listener location: USA
Instagram: 4.6k followers
Contact Information
Publicly listed emails
info@funnytimes.com
ft@funnytimes.com
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Host
Ray Lesser - Founder of Funny Times (America’s Funniest Newspaper). Frequently serves as an interviewer/host, connecting the paper’s humor and satire tradition to broader conversations about cartooning, politic...
Renae Lesser - Publisher of Funny Times. Appears as host/interviewer, guiding guest conversations toward durable themes like resilience, creativity, and independence through the lens of humor and cartooning.
Booking Intelligence
Booking Requirements
Recent Guest Discussions
Philip Proctor - Firesign Theatre Stories; Role Of Humor/satire In Popular Culture; Cartooning Accountability; Collaboration With Funny Times.
Ron Placone - Humor And Life Perspectives Through Character/cartoon Work; Comedy’s Ability To Comment On Politics And Culture.
Melanie Chartoff - Humor, Creativity, Politics; How Comedy Shapes (and Reflects) Turbulent Times.
P.S. Mueller - Evolving Landscape Of Cartooning And Satire; Humor’s Cultural Role; Creation Process And Longevity Of Concepts In Public Discourse.
Lenore Skenazy - Resilience And Independence In Child-rearing; Creativity And Confidence; Resisting Fear With Grounded Risk.
Recent Topics
Episodes
Tell the Joke or Be the Joke with Andy Borowitz
September 04, 2026
Today we share our conversation with legendary humorist Andy Borowitz. You probably know Andy from his satirical news column, The Borowitz Report, which has been running for 25 years and is now available in print exclusively through Funny Times. His conversation with Ray Lesser takes us from his early years in Ohio (why are so many funny people from Cleveland?? You'll have to listen to find out!) - through his days on the Harvard Lampoon and journey to Hollywood. But most importantly, Andy pu...
Women's Glib with Isabella Bannerman and Roz Warren
July 31, 2026
Welcome to The Funny Times Podcast—America's Funniest Newspaper, now in audio. I'm Mia Beach, editor of Funny Times. This summer hasn't always felt funny. Is that headache you're having from the 118 degree heat index or the wild fire smoke wafting in through the window? Escaping triple digit temperatures with a trip to the movies? Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey has oodles of epic adventure but nary a joke in sight. Luckily summer is inherently funny. Hyped up on ice cream and popsic...
Funny Stuff with Phil Witte and Rex Hesner (+ Special Guest!)
June 05, 2026
What do gag cartoons, sugar gliders, kohlrabi, and the accidental death of Tennessee Williams all have in common? They are a few of the wild variety of conversation topics in today's episode. It's summer again — and this summer, revolution is in the air. That's because we're coming up on the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Two hundred and fifty years ago, America declared independence from kings. And today, with great pride and historical consistency, ...
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Frequently asked questions
How do I get in touch with The Funny Times Podcast?
The Funny Times Podcast is hosted by Ray Lesser and Renae Lesser. Its publicly listed emails are info@funnytimes.com and ft@funnytimes.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.
What is the email for The Funny Times Podcast?
The publicly listed emails for The Funny Times Podcast: info@funnytimes.com and ft@funnytimes.com.
How many listeners does The Funny Times Podcast have?
Podseeker estimates The Funny Times Podcast reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
Who is an ideal guest for The Funny Times Podcast?
The Funny Times Podcast typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Recognizable humor and cartooning creatives—professional cartoonists/illustrators, satire writers, comedy performers, and bestselling authors/credentialed public intellectuals whose work intersects with humor, media, and culture. Broadcast/acting/voice roles and major publication credits strengthen fit. Common among recent guests: Published books (often bestselling); Notable work in major humor/pop-culture outlets (e.g., The New Yorker, MAD); Award-winning or Grammy-level recognition in entertainment. Recent guests include Philip Proctor, Ron Placone, and Melanie Chartoff.
How hard is it to get booked on The Funny Times Podcast?
Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.
What topics does The Funny Times Podcast cover?
Recent episodes cover Cartooning, Satire, Comedy, Illustration, and Pop Culture. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.
Publicly listed emails
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ft@funnytimes.com
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