MAD magazine Senior Editor Emeritus Joe Raiola on how Catholicism, getting "bad advice" from Jesus, and Zen practice have all informed his worldview (comedic and otherwise), Plus: his so-far-unsuccessful choice to run for Pope.

MAD magazine Senior Editor Emeritus Joe Raiola on how Catholicism, getting "bad advice" from Jesus, and Zen practice have all informed his worldview (comedic and otherwise), Plus: his so-far-unsuccessful choice to run for Pope.

After MAD magazine's move from NYC to Burbank, California, Senior Editor Emeritus Joe Raiola reflects on his 33-year career at MAD, whether the rebooted MAD might be more like a comic book, tells some classic stories about office life with William M. Gaines, and reveals what he's doing with his new-found free time back in New York: practicing Zen meditation.

After MAD magazine's move from NYC to Burbank, California, Senior Editor Emeritus Joe Raiola reflects on his 33-year career at MAD, whether the rebooted MAD might be more like a comic book, tells some classic stories about office life with William M.