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New Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest PodcastEpisode 201 - Robert LeightonNew Yorker cartoonist, Robert Leighton joins us on the second half of the podcast this week.Robert started drawing cartoons at an early age and started a comic strip, called Carl & Goober, when he was eight. The strip was very much influenced by Walt Kelly's, Pogo and Robert even used one of its characters in a strip he did for the Northwestern University Humor magazine. His first cartoon in the New Yorker was published in 2002 and he has been a frequent contributor ever since. He is also a well know puzzle maker, starting his puzzling career in the...2025-05-011h 37New Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest PodcastEpisode 199 - Lawrence WoodLarry Wood, the all time New Yorker cartoon caption contest winner, author and CartoonStock caption contest judge, joins us once again to talk about the current New Yorker contests, our favorite cartoons from this week’s issue of the New Yorker and the latest CartoonStock contest. Some great discussions and debates about the finalist picks and we learn that Larry and Paul have a connection to the current New Yorker contest cartoon. Larry and Beth also have very funny funeral stories. We put the "fun" back in funeral!We discuss the winning entry for Contest #937 (Hell of a...2025-04-161h 03New Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest PodcastEpisode 194 - Lia Strasser & Bizzy CoyOn part 2 of this week's episode, we talk with Lia Strasser and Bizzy Coy. Lia is an illustrator/cartoonist and Bizzy is a published writer/humorist and together, they are the Wonder Twins of cartooning. They started collaborating in 2023 and have had a number of cartoons published in the New Yorker and other publications. We had a great time talking with them about their background, process and what we get into when we visit people's houses (if you invite Bizzy over, be sure to lock your underwear drawer!)You can find more about Lia and Bizzy at...2025-03-121h 17New Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest PodcastEpisode 184 - 2024 Year in Review With Mark StroutOn this week's episode, Vin, Paul, Beth, Nicole and this year's best captioner, Mark Strout, review past and present contests from 2024 and choose our best and worst of the year. We also talk with Mark about how he started entering the caption contests and his process for coming up with winning captions.And of course, we discuss... The winning captions for New Yorker contest #922 (Rodent you invite them up?) Finalists for contest #924 (Do androids dream of spreadsheets?) Current New Yorker contest #926 (Stand-up Consommé.)Happy Holidays to all and good luck with your capti...2024-12-121h 18New Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest PodcastEpisode 182 - Lawrence WoodLarry Wood joins us to talk about the contests (including the recent CartoonStock contest). With the holidays coming up, we remind everyone that the best gift is the gift of laughter (has anyone ever noticed how close laughter is to slaughter? Try not to think about it too much). You should buy yourself Larry Wood's book, "Your Caption Has Been Selected: More Than Anyone Could Possibly Want to Know About The New Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest". You can also buy it for someone close to you to help them understand why you are the way you are....2024-11-2751 minNew Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest PodcastEpisode 181 - Wayno ReturnsWayno, the daily cartoonist for the Bizarro cartoon, returns to the podcast to talk about winning this year's Reuben Award for Best Panel Cartoon. We also delve into creativity, music, the Pittsburgh Steelers and scary fairy tales and nursery rhymes.You can find Wayno's Bizarro cartoons here:https://comicskingdom.com/bizarroHis Substack here:https://waynocartoons.substack.com/And the terrific Bizarro merchandise here:https://shop.comicskingdom.com/collections/bizarro-collectionWayno also joins us for the contest and favorite cartoons from the issue segment of the podcast.2024-11-201h 22New Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest PodcastEpisode 178 - Eric DrookerOn part 2 of this week's podcast we are joined by Illustrator, Eric Drooker. Eric's art has appeared on 40 New Yorker covers (his most recent was on last week's Money Issue) and is in the permanent collection of the Whitney Museum, the Museum of Modern Art, the Brooklyn Museum, and the Library of Congress.We talk with Eric about becoming an artist, His New Yorker covers, his City Trilogy and the role of art and creativity in the world today. The third volume in his City Trilogy, "Naked City" is now available. His books, New Yorker cover prints...2024-10-301h 46New Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest PodcastEpisode 175 - Isn't it Ionic?Our guest this week was unable to join us due to a conflict on their calendar (they had "do podcast" and "forget to do podcast" marked on their calendar). They have rescheduled for later this year.Meanwhile, Paul, Beth and Nicole try to hold it together for the podcast and almost succeed until the very end. You can book us for your next event.Beth mentions a very funny facebook page called "Important Otter News". You can check it out here:https://www.facebook.com/ImportantOtterNewsWe discuss the winning entry for Contest #913...2024-10-0939 minNew Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest PodcastEpisode 174 - Lawrence WoodLarry Wood, the all time New Yorker cartoon caption contest winner, author and CartoonStock caption contest judge, joins us once again to talk about the current New Yorker contests, our favorite cartoons from this week’s issue of the New Yorker and the latest CartoonStock contest. We also discuss a new caption contest with a cartoon drawn by our own Paul Nesja. The link for this contest is below. We discuss the winning entry for Contest #912 (Apple a Day Keeps the Dr Away).Finalists for Contest #914 (Goldfish and Laptop). Current Contest #916 (Sun peeking over...2024-10-0251 minNew Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest PodcastEpisode 170 - Lawrence WoodLarry Wood, the all time New Yorker cartoon caption contest winner, author and CartoonStock caption contest judge, joins us to talk about the current New Yorker contests, our favorite cartoons from this week’s issue of the New Yorker and the latest CartoonStock contest. There were some great captions for what we thought was a tough cartoon to work with and There's a another tough cartoon to caption for the CartoonStock contest this month and we highly recommend that if you normally don't enter that one, you should enter it this month as anybody with a half way dec...2024-09-041h 02New Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest PodcastEpisode 166 - Drew DernavichNew Yorker cartoonist, Drew Dernavich, joins us on the podcast this week. It's been over a year since Drew has joined the podcast. His last appearance was the ill-fated 100th Anniversary episode that is unlistenable due to technical problems (the problem being that none of us knew how to properly use a professional podcast studio). Drew talks about what he's been up to this last year and joins us in the discussion of the New Yorker contests, our favorite cartoons from the current issue and the frequent portion of the podcast that we're calling "Vin Doesn't Get It"....2024-08-0750 minNew Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest PodcastEpisode 165 - Lawrence WoodLarry Wood, the All Time New Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest Winner, Author and CartoonStock Caption Contest Judge, joins us to talk about the current New Yorker contests, our favorite cartoons from this week’s issue of the New Yorker and the latest CartoonStock contest.Some great discussions on winning the contests and Paul challenges the listeners to figure out a caption he came up with for the "DJ in the boardroom" cartoon.There's a tough cartoon to caption for the CartoonStock contest this month and we highly recommend that if you normally don't enter that one, you sh...2024-07-3158 minNew Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest PodcastEpisode 161 - Tyson ColeOn part 2 of this week's episode, we interview Cartoonist, Tyson Cole.Tyson is a fairly new contributor to the New Yorker, but his cartoons have been published in many other magazines such as Saturday Evening Post, Reader’s Digest, Yahoo!, The American Bystander, Weekly Humorist, the Funny Times, and the Cole Family Christmas Newsletter. He has been nominated for the Best Gag Cartoon Reuben's Award three times since 2019. We talk with Tyson about him switching his career path from biologist to cartoonist and what being creative means to him. A fun and very thoughtful discussion.To...2024-06-261h 31New Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest PodcastEpisode 152 - Madeline HorwathOn part 2 of this week's episode, we interview Cartoonist Madeline Horwath (also known as Mads). Mads talks with us about their journey to become a New Yorker Cartoonist. Starting out at the exclusive UW-Beloit and currently working on a masters at the London Royal College of Art, they've had plenty of adventures in-between (sometimes involving PBR).Mads also talks with us about their cartoons and how they come up with them. Check out some of Mads official merchandise at their Bonfire website:https://www.bonfire.com/store/madeline-horwath/On Part 1 of the e...2024-04-181h 45New Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest PodcastEpisode 150 - The HostsOn part 2 of this week's episode, we interview ourselves. The hosts: Vin, Paul, Beth and Nicole share a little bit about themselves, how they got into the caption contest, and the creation of the podcast. As discussed in this episode, you can purchase original cartoons at Curated Cartoons. www.curatedcartoons.comYou can also buy original work from Drew Dernavich and Nesja Press below. www.nesjapress.com/shop/p/bagel-story-letterpress-printOn Part 1 of the episode, we debate...Winning captions for New Yorker contest #888 (Cactus without spikes) Finalists for co...2024-04-031h 45New Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest PodcastEpisode 143 - Brooke BourgeoisOn part 2 of this week's episode, we interview cartoonist Brooke Bourgeois. Brooke has had an interesting journey on her way to becoming a New Yorker cartoonist: Harvard, neurobiology, Second City Improv, Scotland, Edinburgh Fringe, a MA in Children's Book Illustration... A very eventful journey! You can find more about Brooke at her website:https://www.brookeabourgeois.comAnd you can learn more about her upcoming children's book, "Penelope’s Balloons" and preorder it here:https://www.unionsquareandco.com/.../penelopes-balloons.../On Part 1 of the episode, we discuss... The winning captions for N...2024-02-081h 33New Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest PodcastEpisode 139 - Avi SteinbergOn part 2 of this week's episode, we interview cartoonist Avi Steinberg. Avi talks with us about his early life and wanting to become a cartoonist, how he got into the New Yorker, his cartoons and process and reflects on being a kindergarten teacher.He also talks about his great new children's book, "A Story No One Has Ever Heard Before". You can order it here:https://us.macmillan.com/books/9780374390945/astorynoonehaseverheardbeforeOn Part 1 of the episode, we discuss... The winning captions for New Yorker contest #877(I Second That Emoji). Finalists for contest #879 (Pea...2024-01-101h 12New Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest PodcastEpisode 138 - 2023 Year in ReviewOn this week's episode, Vin, Paul, Beth, Nicole and Larry review past and present contests from 2023 and choose our best and worst of the year. We also discuss the recent winners from last month's CartoonStock Caption Contest. And of course, we discuss... The winning captions for New Yorker contest #876 (Michelangelo Mouse Cage). Finalists for contest #878 (Christmas Stockings). Current New Yorker contest #880 (Giant Clock in Therapist Office). Happy New Year to All! See you in 2024! Send us questions or comments to : Cartooncaptioncontestpodcast@gmail.com2023-12-291h 24New Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest PodcastEpisode 136 - Overtime With Carol LaskyCarol Lasky makes a quick return to the podcast and joins us in discussing this week's contests and favorite cartoons from the current New Yorker. We also discuss a few of carol's strategies for writing winning captions.Contests we discuss are... The winning captions for New Yorker contest #874 (We've come to rake leaves and take your women and we're all out of leaves). Finalists for contest #876 (Rat's in the belfry). Current New Yorker contest #878 (Stockings up for the holidays). The link to Patton Oswalt's Christmas Shoes routine:https://youtu.be/iq10bz3P...2023-12-061h 15New Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest PodcastEpisode 131 - Michael Shaw's Halloween SpooktacularMichael Shaw joins the podcast this week with a special Halloween episode. He retells his spooky night sleeping at the Thurber House and Beth and Paul tell their own spooky stories (Vin has led a very boring life and does not have a spooky story). We also talk about our favorite and least favorite Halloween candies.You can read the rest of Michael's Thurber story here:https://showme.missouri.edu/2021/fall-of-the-house-of-thurber/To participate in Michael's Caption Scramble, You will need to join Beth's facebook group, The New Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest Rejects (and E...2023-10-311h 26New Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest PodcastEpisode 121 - Tom ToroThis week on the podcast, we catch up with Tom Toro. We talk about "Back To School, Backpack", Tom's latest book collaboration with Simon Rich (their previous collaboration was on the book, "I'm Terrified of Bath Time"). We also talk about his syndicated cartoon, "Home Free", which recently celebrated its one year anniversary.Tom also joins us for our usual discussion of the week's contests and our favorite cartoons from this week's issue of the New Yorker.The contest discussion:The winning caption for New Yorker contest #859 (Board With science). Finalists for c...2023-08-2355 minNew Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest PodcastEpisode 117 - Sara LautmanOn part 2 of this week's episode, we interview cartoonist Sara Lautman. We ask Sara about the path she took to being a cartoonist, her early submissions to the New Yorker and her ability to come up with really great cartoons with long captions. She turns the tables on us and asks about how we got into submitting to the caption contests (Paul, Vin and Nicole Chrolavicius. Beth was unable to do the interview portion of the podcast). Sara also talks about her current project, A graphic novel titled "Jason". She is currently publishing chapters of it at:2023-07-271h 29New Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest PodcastEpisode 116 - Alan RozanskiOn part 2 of this week's episode, we interview cartoonist Alan Rozanski. Alan had a life long dream of becoming a published cartoonist and decided to make that dream a reality in the last five years. He has had cartoons published in The Wall Street Journal, Saturday Evening Post, Reader's Digest, Alta, The Oldie, Accounting Today, Woman's World, The Phoenix and more. He's met most of his goals, but is still chasing the elusive title of New Yorker Cartoonist.You can find a bit more about Alan at his National Cartoonist Society member page:https://nationalcartoonists.com...2023-07-201h 30New Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest PodcastEpisode 106 - Jason ChatfieldOn this week's episode, Vin and Paul are joined by Jason Chatfield and Nicole Chrolavicius. Jason shares news about his upcoming book "You're not a real parent until...". He also discusses some of his other endeavors from comedy shows to his work as President of the National Cartoonists' Society. Jason then sticks around to chat with us about New Yorker Caption Contest winner for Contest #844 (wine bottle in doctor's office), Finalists for Contest #846 (Demon dog shadow) and the current Contest #848 (Gardeners looking up at a flying couple). Link for Jason's book is at yourenotareal.com and his su...2023-05-031h 34New Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest PodcastEpisode 105 - Drew PanckeriOn part 2 of this week's episode, we interview cartoonist Drew Panckeri. Drew talks about how he became a cartoonist and we discuss many of our favorite cartoons he created. We also take a deep dive into the cartoons he’s had in the New Yorker and CartoonStock caption contests. We also take a side trip into talking about bad jobs we had when we were younger.You can learn more about Drew at his website here:https://www.panckericartoons.com On Part 1 of the episode, we discuss... The winning caption for New Yorke...2023-04-201h 32
The Cartoon PadThe Cartoon Pad w/ guests Drew Dernavich and Paul NesjaNew Yorker cartoonist Drew Dernavich and host of the New Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest Paul Nesja come on the show to talk cartoons and their new project together at Nesja Press! https://nesjapress.com/2022-12-121h 05New Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest PodcastEpisode 85 - David BorchartOn part 2 of this week's episode, we interview cartoonist, David Borchart. David talks about his very early experiences as a cartoonist (he knew he wanted to be a cartoonist since he was 7 years old!) as well as his experiences at the New Yorker. We have a lively discussion about the caption contest and discover that some hitchhikers are okay to pick up.Vin was a bit under the weather for this episode so he unwisely allowed Paul and Beth to go on without him. He’ll know better for next time! David Borchart was also a bit und...2022-11-171h 30New Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest PodcastEpisode 77 - Ken KrimsteinOn part 2 of this week's episode, we interview cartoonist Ken Krimstein. Ken talks about his early years as a cartoonist and his start at the New Yorker. He touches on his several books and talks a bit about his next book. We delve into the humor of being offensive and discuss some cartoons that would not be published in today’s climate.Visit Ken’s website to see his work and purchase his books. http://www.kenkrimstein.com On Part 1 of the episode, we discuss... The winning...2022-09-221h 38New Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest PodcastEpisode 76 - Drew Dernavich & Nesja Press CollaborationOn part two of this week's episode, Drew Dernavich joins us to discuss his collaboration with Nesja Press on a limited edition letterpress print of "Ping". See the artwork and the story behind it at https://nesjapress.com/drew-dernavich-collaborationOn part one of the episode, Drew and the gang discuss...The winning caption for New Yorker contest #815 Finalists for contest #817 Current New Yorker Contest #819 Send us questions or comments to:Cartooncaptioncontestpodcast@gmail.com2022-09-1541 minNew Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest PodcastEpisode 73 - Talking to a Brick WallWith no guest this week, Vin, Paul and Beth discuss the new CartoonStock drawing and Beth's feelings about coming in 2nd to Larry Wood on New Yorker Caption Contest # 812. We also discuss the finalists for contest #814 and new contest #816. Send us questions or comments to: Cartooncaptioncontestpodcast@gmail.com2022-08-2543 minNew Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest PodcastEpisode 69 - Bob EcksteinOn part 2 of this week's episode, we interview cartoonist Bob Eckstein. We discuss his interesting path into cartooning, which includes him being a finalist in the New Yorker Caption Contest, his several published books and what type of cartooning he is mostly into these days. We also share thoughts on what makes a good caption. visit his website to see his work and purchase his books. www.bobeckstein.com On Part 1 of the episode, we discuss... The winning caption for New Yorker contest #808 Finalists for contest #810 Current New Yorker...2022-07-281h 43New Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest PodcastEpisode 68 - Matt DiffeeOn part 2 of this week's episode, we interview cartoonist Matt Diffee. We discuss how he got into cartooning, the caption contest, his twenty year career and why he (mostly) stopped submitting to The New Yorker. We also discuss his art style and how cartoons have changed over the years. visit his website to see his work and purchase his books. www.matthewdiffee.com/booksOn Part 1 of the episode, we discuss... The winning caption for New Yorker contest #807 Finalists for contest #809 Current New Yorker Contest #811 Send us questions...2022-07-211h 36New Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest PodcastEpisode 67 - Drew Dernavich is BackOn this week's episode, Drew Dernavich is back to discuss what he's been up to and shares the origins of his recent caption contest cartoon featuring a knight guarding a sand castle in Contest #806. We also discuss the finalists for Contest #808 and the current Contest #810. Send us questions or comments to:Cartooncaptioncontestpodcast@gmail.com2022-07-0654 minNew Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest PodcastEpisode 66- Alex GregoryOn part 2 of this week's episode, we interview cartoonist and Hollywood screenwriter Alex Gregory. We discuss his career in cartooning, the caption contest, and why he stopped submitting to The New Yorker. We also discuss his career as a screenwriter and his experience winning an Emmy for his work on HBO's Veep as well as the new project he's working on. On Part 1 of the episode, we discuss... The winning caption for New Yorker contest #805 Finalists for contest #807 Current New Yorker Contest #809 Send us questions or comments to : Cartooncaptio...2022-06-301h 39New Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest PodcastEpisode 65- Lawrence WoodOn this week's episode of the podcast, we're joined once again by Larry Wood. We discuss his recent third place position in the New Yorker Caption Contest which increases his record to 13 times as a finalist. We also discuss this week's finalists and current cartoon for the New Yorker Caption Contest. Finally, we talk about the changes to the Cartoon Stock caption contest now that there's a $1,000 cash prize. Send us questions or comments to:Cartooncaptioncontestpodcast@gmail.com2022-06-231h 10New Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest PodcastEpisode 64 - Ellis RosenOn part 2 of this week's episode, we interview cartoonist Ellis Rosen. We discuss his career in cartooning, the cartoon contest, "SEND HELP!", his recent book collaboration with Jon Adams and the origins of “Ned”, who we hope to see more often in the New Yorker!You can check out some of Ellis's cartoons at his website:https://ellis-rosen.format.com Vin was unable to join us for our interview with Ellis, but he does join us for… … Part 1 of the episode, we discuss... The winning caption for New Yorker contest #803 Finalists for cont...2022-06-151h 24New Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest PodcastEpisode 63 - Adam SacksOn part 2 of this week's episode, we interview cartoonist Adam Sacks. We discuss his time-consuming drawing process, how he broke into the New Yorker and selling his first cartoon. We also talk in detail about his recent cartoon in the caption contest. On Part 1 of the episode, we discuss... The winning caption for New Yorker contest #802 Finalists for contest #804 Current New Yorker Contest #806 Send us questions or comments to : Cartooncaptioncontestpodcast@gmail.com2022-06-091h 22New Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest PodcastEpisode 62 - Bob Mankoff And The $1000 Cartoon Caption ContestOn part 2 of this week's episode, we interview Bob Mankoff. Bob was the New Yorker Cartoon Editor from 1997 to 2017. He currently runs CartoonStock, the world's largest online database of cartoons for licensing, products, and original art. On June 7th, CartoonStock will be starting a new Caption Contest in which the winning caption will receive a one thousand dollar cash prize! We talk to Bob about that contest on this episode. You can find out more about the contest here:https://www.cartoonstock.com/blog/cartoon-caption-contest/ On Part 1 of the...2022-06-011h 08New Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest PodcastEpisode 61 - Bob StaakeOn part 2 of this week's episode, we interview Bob Staake. Bob is an illustrator, author and New Yorker cover artist for some of their most well-known and iconic covers. We discuss his unlikely start into the illustration world and some of the inner workings of how New Yorker covers come to be. We also discuss his passion for cartooning, writing children's books and much more. You can find out more about Bob at his website: www.bobstaake.com On Part 1 of the episode, we discuss... The winning caption for New Yorker contest #800 ...2022-05-251h 22New Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest PodcastEpisode 60 - Lars KensethOn part 2 of this week's episode, we interview Cartoonist, Writer and Animation Artist, Lars Kenseth. We discuss his career in cartooning and how he developed his “Weeble” people style. We also take side trips into politics, creepy clowns and intimate relations with whiteboards. And you can find out more about lars at his website: https://www.larskenseth.com On Part 1 of the episode, we discuss... The winning caption for New Yorker contest #799 Finalists for contest #801 Current New Yorker Contest #803 We also mention a cat cartoon from the current issue...2022-05-191h 18New Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest PodcastEpisode 59 - Mike TwohyOn part 2 of this week's episode, we interview Cartoonist and Author Mike Twohy. We discuss his path into The New Yorker, writing cartoons for Charles Adams, and his thoughts on being the very first cartoon in the caption contest, as well as how that came about. We also discuss his children's books and his goal to become a satisfied cartoonist. On Part 1 of the episode, we discuss... The winning caption for New Yorker contest #798Finalists for contest #800Current New Yorker Contest #802Send us questions or comments to : Cartooncaptioncontestpodcast@gmai...2022-05-111h 15New Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest PodcastEpisode 58 - WaynoOn part 2 of this week's episode, we interview Syndicated Cartoonist, Wayno. We discuss his cartooning pursuits at The New Yorker, Nickelodeon, Entertainment Weekly and many other magazines as well as his own comic strip Bizarro. We also discuss his band where he plays the harmonica and sings for The Red Beans & Rice Combo. On Part 1 of the episode, we discuss... The winning caption for New Yorker contest #797Finalists for contest #799 Current New Yorker Contest #801Send us questions or comments to : Cartooncaptioncontestpodcast@gmail.com2022-05-051h 32New Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest PodcastEpisode 57 - Liam Francis WalshThis week’s podcast features Liam Francis Walsh.We talk with Liam about his upcoming graphic novel, “RED SCARE”.Due out on May 3rd.We also talk about his cartoons, life in general and why New York City water is the best water in the world.You can find and order his book from his website:http://liamfranciswalsh.com/index.htmlI’ve already pre-ordered my copy!On Part 1 of the episode, we discuss... The winni...2022-04-211h 24New Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest PodcastEpisode 56 - David SipressOn part 2 of this week's episode, we interview Cartoonist and Author David Sipress. We discuss his early days of being interested in New Yorker cartoons at the young age of six and his long path of eventually selling his fist cartoon to the magazine. We also discuss some of his most well known cartoons, his thoughts on the caption contest, and his new memoir What's So Funny? You can find out more about David and purchase his book on his website:www.davidsipress.comOn Part 1 of the episode, we discuss... The win...2022-04-131h 25New Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest PodcastEpisode 55 - Charlie HankinOn part 2 of this week's episode, we interview Cartoonist, Writer and Actor Charlie Hankin. We discuss how he broke into cartooning and share our favorite cartoons of his. We also discuss two of the webseries he co-created called God Cop Great Cop and New Timers which both can be found on his website below. Finally, we discuss his writing and acting career and current experience working in a writing room with Seth Macfarlane. And you can find out more about Charlie at his website:www.charliehankin.com On Part 1 of the episode, we discuss... 2022-04-061h 20New Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest PodcastBonus Episode - Paul Nesja Morning Show InterviewOn this short bonus episode, we replay an interview Paul Nesja did with Wisconsin Public Radio's Morning Show to discuss his five New Yorker Caption Contest finalist placements in the past three years. 2022-04-0312 minNew Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest PodcastEpisode 54 - Liza DonnellyOn part 2 of this week's episode, we interview Cartoonist and author Liza Donnelly. We discuss “Very Funny Ladies”, her recent book devoted to the New Yorker women cartoonists. We also discuss her own career as a very funny lady! Her work has been featured on CNN , CBS News, The New York Times and many other media outlets. She has also delivered a popular TED talk that has been translated into 38 languages and viewed over 1.4 million times. You can order Liza’s book here:https://www.oblongbooks.com/book/9781633886865And you can find out more about L...2022-03-311h 21New Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest PodcastEpisode 53 - Brian Hawes and Seth RobertsOn part 2 of this week's episode, we interview Cartoonists Brian Hawes and Seth Roberts. Brian and Seth chat with us about working as a team to develop cartoons and share how their partnership came about. We also discuss their long and interesting path breaking into The New Yorker as well as the other work they're collaborating on. And, of course, we discuss their recent cartoon in the caption contest. On Part 1 of the episode, we discuss... The winning captions for New Yorker contest #792 Finalists for contest #794 Current New Yorker Contest #796 Sen...2022-03-231h 21New Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest PodcastEpisode 52 - Lonnie Millsap ReturnsOn this week’s episode, we’re joined again by New Yorker Cartoonist Lonnie Millsap. Lonnie discusses his thoughts on the winner for his cartoon (our own Paul Nesja!) in Caption Contest #791. He also sticks around to discuss the Finalists for Contest #793 and this week’s Contest #795Send us questions or comments to :Cartooncaptioncontestpodcast@gmail.com2022-03-1748 minNew Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest PodcastEpisode 51 - Farley KatzOn part 2 of this week's episode, we interview cartoonist Farley Katz. Farley is the former Assistant Cartoon Editor of the New Yorker where he was gatekeeper for The New Yorker Caption Contest. We discuss in detail his role as Assistant Cartoon Editor and his process for selecting the finalists. We also discuss his career in cartooning, advertising and writing. On part 1 of the episode, we discuss...Finalists for contest #792Current New Yorker Contest #794Send us questions or comments to :Cartooncaptioncontestpodcast@gmail.com2022-03-101h 29New Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest PodcastEpisode 50 - Christopher WeyantOn this week's episode, we're joined again by cartoonist Christopher Weyant. Chris shares with us the origins and original caption for his recent caption contest cartoon featuring a man hovering with butterfly wings in Contest #789. We also discuss the finalists for Contest #791 and the current Contest #793.You can purchase Chris' new book "This is Not Enough (You Are Not Small Book 6) on amazon www.amazon.com/This-Not-Enough-Small-Book-ebook/dp/B097MPSFDS Send us questions or comments to:Cartooncaptioncontestpodcast@gmail.com2022-03-031h 02New Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest PodcastEpisode 49 - E. S. GlennOn part 2 of this week's episode, we interview cartoonist Everett (E. S.) Glenn. Everett talks with us about his career in cartooning and how he got his start with the New Yorker. We also discuss the captions for his cartoon in Contest #788. Along the way we diverge into talking about living in Berlin and Europe, fashion and the meaning of the word “chill”.You can find out more about Everett on his Instagram page:https://www.instagram.com/ev_glenn/?hl=enYou can also buy his Unsm...2022-02-241h 28New Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest PodcastEpisode 48 - Mark ParisiOn this week's episode, we're joined by cartoonist Mark Parisi . We open the show discussing how Mark became interested in cartooning and breaking into the industry. We also discuss his successful syndicated comic strip, Off the Mark, and some of his most well known viral cartoons. Later, we select a winner for our own caption contest that Mark drew for our podcast listeners. You can find Mark's caption contest cartoon on his facebook page www.facebook.com/offthemarkcomicYou can learn more about Mark on his website www.offthemark.comSend us questions or comments to:2022-02-161h 10New Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest PodcastEpisode 47- Tom Toro ReturnsOn this week's episode, we're joined once again by cartoonist Tom Toro. Tom shares with us the origins of his recent caption contest cartoon featuring a couple packing archaic inventions in Contest #787. We also discuss the finalists for Contest #789 and the current Contest #791. Send us questions or comments to:Cartooncaptioncontestpodcast@gmail.com2022-02-0944 minNew Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest PodcastEpisode 46 - Pia Guerra & Ian BoothbyOn part 2 of this week's episode, we interview cartoonists Pia Guerra and Ian Boothby. Pia and Ian talk with us about how they work together as a team to come up with their cartoons and about their past work in comic books (and Mad Magazine!). You can find out more about Pia and Ian (and buy the books mentioned in the podcast) at their website here: http://www.hellkitty.comYou can also find their ongoing cartoon “Mannequin on the Moon” here: https://www.gocomics.com/mannequin-on-the-moonOn pa...2022-02-041h 24New Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest PodcastEpisode 45 - Drew DernavichOn this week's episode, we're joined once again by cartoonist Drew Dernavich. Drew shares with us the origins of his recent caption contest cartoon featuring a piano in front of a saloon in Contest #785. We also discuss the finalists for Contest #787 and the current Contest #789. Send us questions or comments to:Cartooncaptioncontestpodcast@gmail.com2022-01-2746 minNew Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest PodcastEpisode 44 - Larry WoodOn this week's episode of the podcast, we're joined by frequent finalist, Larry Wood. We discuss the recent winner, finalists, and current cartoon for this week's New Yorker Caption Contest. We also discuss submitting obvious captions, low hanging fruit, and what makes a good caption.The contests we discuss are The winning caption for New Yorker Contest #784Finalists for contest #786Current New Yorker Contest #788Send us questions or comments to:Cartooncaptioncontestpodcast@gmail.com2022-01-191h 04New Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest PodcastEpisode 43 - Dave BlazekOn this week's episode of the podcast, we're joined by cartoonist Dave Blazek. We open the show discussing Dave's interesting path into cartooning at the ripe age of 43. We then discuss his successful syndicated comic strip, Loose Parts, and his recent efforts trying to break into The New Yorker. Later, we select a winner for our own caption contest that Dave drew special for podcast listeners. You can find Dave's drawing on his facebook page Dave Blazek | Facebook.Finally, we discuss...The winning caption for New Yorker Contest #783Finalists for contest #785Current New Y...2022-01-132h 04New Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest PodcastEpisode 42 - Four Time 2021 Finalist Nicole ChrolaviciusOn this week’s episode we’re joined by the most winningest captioner of 2021 for The New Yorker Caption Contest, Nicole Chrolavicius. Nicole discusses her impressive 4 captions which landed her finalist positions this past year. We also share tips and strategies for success in cartoon caption contests. Finally, we discuss…The winning captions for New Yorker contest #782Finalists for contest #784Current New Yorker Contest #786Send us questions or comments to:Cartooncaptioncontestpodcast@gmail.com2021-12-291h 20New Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest PodcastEpisode 41 - The Year In Review With Larry WoodOn this week's episode we invite the all time contest winner, Larry Wood, onto the podcast to discuss this last year's New Yorker Cartoon Caption Contests. We take a deep dive into what we liked and didn't like and what surprised us. We were all very disappointed that we did not win more often! (There's always next year!)There was no contest this week, but we will review the current contests in next week's podcast.Send us questions or comments to :Cartooncaptioncontestpodcast@gmail.com2021-12-241h 09New Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest PodcastEpisode 40 - Jason Adam KatzensteinOn part 2 of this week's episode, we interview cartoonist Jason Adam Katzenstein. Jason talks with us about his career in cartooning and breaking into Mad magazine and The New Yorker at an impressively young age. We also talk about his book Everything is an Emergency and Jason shares his experiences growing up with and managing OCD. On part 1 of the episode, we discuss...The winning captions for New Yorker Contest #781Finalists for contest #783Current New Yorker Contest #785Send us questions or comments to :Cartooncaptioncontestpodcast@gmail.com2021-12-171h 29New Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest PodcastEpisode 39 - Victoria RobertsOn part 2 of this week's episode, we interview Cartoonist Victoria Roberts. Victoria Talks with us about her career in cartooning and her many other creative outlets. We also touch on the current state of the cartoon marketplace and where it may be going. We were also joined in the discussion by Victoria's three dogs who were often quite vocal in their opinions on the subject. Victoria also talks about a book she wrote about her family, called "After The Fall". The book is available at Amazon and can be found here:https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B...2021-12-101h 31New Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest PodcastEpisode 38 - Emily FlakeOn part 2 of this week's episode, we interview cartoonist and writer Emily Flake. Emily talks with us about cartooning for The New Yorker as well as writing for their Shouts and Murmurs. She also talks about her process for writing books and performing stand up comedy. Finally, she talks with us about starting her own humor writing residency. The link for that residency as well as Emily's personal website can be found below. www.stnells.comwww.emilyflake.com On Part 1 of the episode, we discuss... The winning captions for New Yorker cont...2021-12-011h 25New Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest PodcastEpisode 37- Drew Dernavich is BackOn this week’s episode of the podcast, we’re joined again by New Yorker Cartoonist Drew Dernavich. Drew discusses his thoughts on the winner for his cartoon in Caption Contest #778. He also sticks around to discuss the Finalists for Contest #780 and this week’s Contest #782Send us questions or comments to :Cartooncaptioncontestpodcast@gmail.com2021-11-2544 minNew Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest PodcastEpisode 36 - Jessica ZieglerOn part 2 of this week's episode, we interview Jessica Ziegler. Jessica is the daughter of cartoon legend Jack Ziegler and she is also the Marketing Director of the CartoonStock. Part of her role at the CartoonStock is managing their popular caption contest and we talk with her in detail about that contest. On Part 1 of the episode, we discuss... The winning captions for New Yorker contest #777 Finalists for contest #779 Current New Yorker Contest #781 Send us questions or comments to : Cartooncaptioncontestpodcast@gmail.com2021-11-181h 19New Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest PodcastEpisode 35 - Michael MaslinOn part 2 of this week's episode, we interview cartoonist Michael Maslin. Michael talks with us about breaking into the New Yorker and what he's seen and learned during his 45 years with the magazine. He also shares his drawing style, how he comes up with cartoon ideas, and his thoughts on the Caption Contest. On Part 1 of the episode, we discuss... The winning captions for New Yorker contest #776 Finalists for contest #778 Current New Yorker Contest #780 Send us questions or comments to : Cartooncaptioncontestpodcast@gmail.com2021-11-111h 36New Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest PodcastEpisode 34 - Christopher WeyantOn part 2 of this week's episode, we interview Cartoonist Christopher Weyant. Chris talks with us about his cartooning career, his thoughts on the caption contest, offers caption writing tips and discusses collaborating with his wife on children books. On Part 1 of the episode, we discuss... The winning captions for New Yorker contest #775 Finalists for contest #777 Current New Yorker Contest #779 Send us questions or comments to : Cartooncaptioncontestpodcast@gmail.com2021-11-041h 33New Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest PodcastEpisode 33 - Paul Karasik ReturnsOn this week’s episode of the podcast, we’re joined by cartoonist Paul Karasik. We talk in detail about Paul’s pirate cartoon in the recent New Yorker Caption Contest #774 and the interesting back-story behind it. Paul then sticks around with us to discuss the finalists for contest #776 and the current New Yorker Contest #778 Paul’s patreon page that we discuss during the podcast can be found in the link belowhttps://www.patreon.com/paulkarasik/ Send us questions or comments to : Cartooncaptioncontestpodcast@gmail.com2021-10-2747 minNew Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest PodcastEpisode 32 - Felipe "Feggo" GalindoOn part 2 of this week's episode, we interview Cartoonist Felipe "Feggo" Galindo. Feggo talks with us about his cartooning career and the struggle of overcoming the language barrier after moving from Mexico to NYC and breaking into the American cartoon market. He also shares with us his style for coming up with gag ideas, collaborating with Caption Contest Enthusiast Larry Wood and his artwork outside of The New Yorker magazine. On Part 1 of the episode, we discuss... The winning captions for New Yorker contest #773 Finalists for contest #775 Current New Yorker Contest #777 ...2021-10-211h 19New Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest PodcastEpisode 31 - Larry Wood ReduxOn this week’s episode of the podcast, we’re joined once again by New Yorker Caption Contest record holder Larry Wood. Larry discusses his thoughts on the winner for Caption Contest #772. He also expresses his opinions on the rest of the current New Yorker contests, #774, #775 and #776.And because that’s not nearly enough contests, we also talk about the his latest commentary for the CartoonStock contest.Send us questions or comments to :Cartooncaptioncontestpodcast@gmail.com2021-10-1355 minNew Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest PodcastEpisode 30 - Drew Dernavich Returns, AgainOn this week’s episode of the podcast, we’re joined by New Yorker Cartoonist Drew Dernavich. Drew discusses his thoughts on the winner for Caption Contest #771. He also sticks around to discuss the Finalists for Contest #773 and this week’s Contest #775Send us questions or comments to :Cartooncaptioncontestpodcast@gmail.com2021-10-0640 minNew Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest PodcastEpisode 29 - PC Vey ReturnsOn this week’s episode of the podcast, we’re joined by New Yorker Cartoonist PC Vey. Peter discusses with us his thoughts on the winner for Caption Contest #770. He also sticks around to discuss the Finalists for Contest #772 and this week’s Contest #774Below is the link we discuss regarding the caption “C’mon, live a little.” An Open Letter to The New Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest | by Will Sonheim | Medium Send us questions or comments to :Cartooncaptioncontestpodcast@gmail.com2021-09-2935 minNew Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest PodcastEpisode 28 - Kaamran HafeezOn part 2 of this week's episode, we interview Cartoonist Kaamran Hafeez. Kaamran talks with us about his journey into the New Yorker, his writing and drawing process, and his thoughts on some of his past cartoons in the caption contest. Great information can be found on his website https://www.kaamranhafeez.com/ On Part 1 of the episode, we discuss... Finalists for contest #771 Current New Yorker Contest #773 Send us questions or comments to : Cartooncaptioncontestpodcast@gmail.com2021-09-241h 20New Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest PodcastEpisode 27 - Larry Wood / Crowdsource VotingPart One of this Episode features special guest host, Larry Wood, who holds the record for the most wins in the New Yorker Contest. He fills in for Vin Coca and talks with Paul Nesja and Beth Lawler about the current contests, his thoughts on crowdsourced voting and what makes a great caption.Part Two of this Episode features an interview with the developers of the software behind the crowdsourced voting.: Robert Nowak of UW Madison with Kevin Jamison and Lalit Jain, both from the university of Washington. Here’s a...2021-09-161h 59New Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest PodcastEpisode 26 - Michael ShawOn part 2 of this week's episode, we interview Cartoonist Michael Shaw. Michael talks with us about living in the mid-west and being a New Yorker Cartoonist (difficult, but possible!) We also talk about his latest endeavors with Bob Eckstein: The Elements of Stress and The Cartoon Pad Podcast. The Elements of Stress can be found at your favorite bookstore and The Cartoon Pad can be heard wherever high quality podcasts can be found. Just like this one!On Part 1 of the episode, we discuss...The winning captions for New Yorker contest #767Finalists for c...2021-09-091h 17New Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest PodcastEpisode 25 - Mick StevensSeptember 2: Episode 25 - Mick Stevens: On part 2 of this week's episode, we interview New Yorker Cartoonist Mick Stevens. Mick talks about his journey in cartooning as he traveled from the West Coast to the East in pursuit of the perfect cartoon (he's still searching!) He also talks about his early days with the New Yorker (scandalous cartoon nudity and the cartoon inspired by a classic Seinfeld episode!)We also discuss the winning captions for contest #766.On Part 1 of the episode, we discuss...Finalists for New Yorker Caption Contest #768Current N...2021-09-031h 23New Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest PodcastEpisode 24 - Pat ByrnesOn part two of this week’s episode, we interview New Yorker Cartoonist Pat Byrnes. Pat discusses his impressive careers before cartooning, his time working on The New Yorker's Daily Cartoon and cartoons used in business. On Part 1 of the episode, we discuss…Winner for New Yorker Caption Contest #765Finalists for New Yorker Caption Contest #767Current New Yorker Caption Contest #769 Send us questions or comments to: CartoonCaptionContestPodcast@gmail.com2021-08-261h 23New Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest PodcastEpisode 23 - P.C. VeyOn part two of this week’s episode, we interview New Yorker Cartoonist P.C. Vey. Peter discusses his drawing style, his time spent in the Cartoonist Association, how he comes up with ideas for his cartoons, and much more! On Part 1 of the episode, we discuss… Finalists for New Yorker Caption Contest #766 Current New Yorker Caption Contest #768 Send us questions or comments to: CartoonCaptionContestPodcast@gmail.com2021-08-201h 18New Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest PodcastEpisode 22 - Joe DatorOn part two of this week’s episode, we interview New Yorker Cartoonist Joe Dator. Joe discusses his feelings about New Hampshire, how he made it into the New Yorker, and his frustrations with the caption contest. On Part 1 of the episode, we discuss…Winner for New Yorker Caption Contest #763Finalists for New Yorker Caption Contest #765Current New Yorker Caption Contest #767 Send us questions or comments to:CartoonCaptionContestPodcast@gmail.com2021-08-141h 21New Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest PodcastEpisode 21 - Drew Dernavich ReturnsOn this week’s episode, Drew Dernavich returns! We discuss the winner and finalists for his cartoon in New Yorker Caption Contest #762. Drew then sticks around to chat with us about the finalists for Contest #764 and shares his thoughts on the current contest #766. Send us questions or comments to:CartoonCaptionContestPodcast@gmail.com2021-08-0637 minNew Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest PodcastEpisode 20 - Sam HurtOn part two of this week’s episode, we interview New Yorker Cartoonist Sam Hurt. We discuss his career in cartooning and painting, his thoughts on the Caption Contest, and his collaboration with Harvey Pekar. On Part 1 of the episode, we discuss…Finalists for New Yorker Caption Contest #763Current New Yorker Caption Contest #765 Send us questions or comments to:CartoonCaptionContestPodcast@gmail.com2021-07-2956 minNew Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest PodcastEpisode 19 - Goldfish GuruThis week we discuss...Winning Entry for New Yorker Caption Contest #760Finalists for New Yorker Caption Contest #762Current New Yorker Caption Contest #764Send us questions or comments to:CartoonCaptionContestPodcast@gmail.com2021-07-2022 minNew Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest PodcastEpisode 18 - Frank CothamOn this week’s episode of the podcast, we interview New Yorker Cartoonist legend Frank Cotham. Frank discusses his fifteen-year pursuit to get a cartoon published in The Newyorker. We also discuss his process as well as a few cartoons from his nearly 900 published in the magazine. Send us questions or comments to:CartoonCaptionContestPodcast@gmail.com2021-07-1538 minNew Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest PodcastEpisode 17 - Paul NothOn part two of this week’s episode, we interview New Yorker Cartoonist Paul Noth. We discuss his path into the New Yorker, how his drawing style has changed over time, his work on Late Night with Conan O'Brien and The Late Late Show, his cartoons in the Caption Contest and much more! On part one of the episode, we discuss the passing of New Yorker Cartoonist Danny Shanahan as well as…Finalists for New Yorker Caption Contest #761Current New Yorker Caption Contest #763 Send us questions or comments to: CartoonCaptionContestPodcast@gmail.com2021-07-081h 34New Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest PodcastEpisode 16 - Tom ToroOn part two of this week’s episode, we interview New Yorker Cartoonist Tom Toro. We discuss his daunting path to becoming a New Yorker cartoonist, his writing process, favorite cartoons, the caption contest, and much more!On Part 1 of the episode, we discuss…Finalists for New Yorker Caption Contest #760Current New Yorker Caption Contest #762 Send us questions or comments to:CartoonCaptionContestPodcast@gmail.com2021-06-301h 42New Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest PodcastEpisode 15 - Carolita JohnsonOn part two of this week’s episode, we interview New Yorker Cartoonist Carolita Johnson. We discuss her life before cartooning, her inspirations for cartoons from her real world experiences, puns, and much more! On Part 1 of the episode, we discuss…Finalists for New Yorker Caption Contest #759Current New Yorker Caption Contest #761 Send us questions or comments to:CartoonCaptionContestPodcast@gmail.com2021-06-251h 30New Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest PodcastEpisode 14 - Jason ChatfieldOn part two of this week’s episode, we interview New Yorker Cartoonist Jason Chatfield. At the end of the interview, Jason reveals for the first time his caption for his recent cartoon in the Caption Contest. But first we discuss his career as a comedian, cartoonist, commercial actor and much more. On Part 1 of the episode, we discuss…Finalists for New Yorker Caption Contest #758Current New Yorker Caption Contest #760 Send us questions or comments to: CartoonCaptionContestPodcast@gmail.com2021-06-161h 39New Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest PodcastEpisode 13 - Drew DernavichOn part two of this week’s episode, we interview New Yorker Cartoonist Drew Dernavich. Drew has one of the most unique drawing styles of all New Yorker Cartoonists and he discusses his process and how it relates to his prior profession engraving pictures onto gravestones. On Part 1 of the episode, we discuss…Winner for New Yorker Caption Contest #755Finalists for New Yorker Caption Contest #757Current New Yorker Caption Contest #759 Send us questions or comments to:CartoonCaptionContestPodcast@gmail.com2021-06-091h 36New Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest PodcastEpisode 12 - Shannon WheelerOn part two of this week’s episode, we interview New Yorker Cartoonist Shannon Wheeler. Shannon shares his thoughts on the caption contest as well as those of some of his colleagues. We also discuss his cartooning career outside of the New Yorker. On Part 1 of the episode, we discuss…Winner for New Yorker Caption Contest #754Finalists for New Yorker Caption Contest #756Current New Yorker Caption Contest #758 Send us questions or comments to: CartoonCaptionContestPodcast@gmail.com2021-06-021h 41New Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest PodcastEpisode 11 - Benjamin SchwartzOn part two of this week’s episode, we interview New Yorker Cartoonist Benjamin Schwartz. We discuss his background as a doctor, teaching medical students at Columbia University, his cartooning career and, of course, his thoughts on several of his past cartoons in the Caption Contest. On Part 1 of the episode, we discuss…Finalists for New Yorker Caption Contest #755Current New Yorker Caption Contest #757 Send us questions or comments to: CartoonCaptionContestPodcast@gmail.com2021-05-261h 26New Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest PodcastEpisode 10 - Chameleon in TherapyWe open the show discussing our upcoming guest cartoonists. Then we discuss…Winning Entry for New Yorker Caption Contest #752Finalists for New Yorker Caption Contest #754 Current New Yorker Caption Contest #756Send us questions or comments to:CartoonCaptionContestPodcast@gmail.com 2021-05-1921 minNew Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest PodcastEpisode 9 - Lonnie MillsapOn part two of this week’s episode, we interview New Yorker Cartoonist Lonnie Millsap. Lonnie discusses his career, his thoughts on the caption contest, and his drawing style. On Part 1 of the episode, we discuss…Finalists for New Yorker Caption Contest #753 Current New Yorker Caption Contest #755 Send us questions or comments to:CartoonCaptionContestPodcast@gmail.com2021-05-1258 minNew Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest PodcastEpisode 8 - Square Fire PoleThis week we discuss...Winning Entry for New Yorker Caption Contest #750 Finalists for New Yorker Caption Contest #752 Current New Yorker Caption Contest #754 Send us questions or comments to:CartoonCaptionContestPodcast@gmail.com2021-05-0615 minNew Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest PodcastEpisode 7 - Paul KarasikOn this week’s episode we interview New Yorker Cartoonist Paul Karasik. Paul opens the show discussing how he got into cartooning and developed his drawing style. Then Paul talks about submitting to the New Yorker and getting accepted. Then we move to the caption contest where Paul reveals his original caption and his take on the finalists. Paul gives his insight on the change at the New Yorker from Cartoon Editor Bob Mankoff to Emma Allen. Finally Paul gives his suggestions on how to craft a winning caption. You can see all of the cartoons we discuss in this epi...2021-04-2854 minNew Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest PodcastEpisode 6 - Moby Dick in a SupermarketOn this week's episode we reveal next week's guest, Paul Karasick. Then we discuss...Winning Entry for New Yorker Caption Contest #749 Finalists for New Yorker Caption Contest #751 Current New Yorker Caption Contest #753 https://www.newyorker.com/cartoons/contest#thisweek2021-04-2023 minNew Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest PodcastEpisode 5 - Lawrence WoodOn this week’s episode, we interview 11-time New Yorker Caption Contest finalist Lawrence Wood. Larry discusses in detail his caption writing process for the New Yorker Caption Contest, collaborating with New Yorker cartoonists on original work, judging of the Cartoon Collections Caption Contest, and much more! Then we discuss…Winning Entry for New Yorker Caption Contest #748 Finalists for New Yorker Caption Contest #750 Current New Yorker Caption Contest #752 You can send us any questions or comments to CartoonCaptionContestPodcast@gmail.com2021-04-161h 18New Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest PodcastEpisode 4 - Bob MankoffOn Part 2 of this week’s episode, we interview Bob Mankoff! The in-depth interview gives great insight into Bob’s mind as well as The New Yorker and Cartoon Collections caption contests. On Part 1 of the episode, we discuss… Winning Entry for New Yorker Caption Contest #747 Finalists for New Yorker Caption Contest #749 Current New Yorker Caption Contest #751 https://www.newyorker.com/cartoons/contest#thisweek2021-04-081h 17New Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest PodcastEpisode 3 - SheepdogsThis week we open the show with some exciting news!Then we discuss...Winning Entry for New Yorker Caption Contest #746Finalists for New Yorker Caption Contest #748 Current New Yorker Caption Contest #750https://www.newyorker.com/cartoons/contest#thisweek2021-04-0121 minNew Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest PodcastEpisode 2 - Roof Deck MagicianThis week we discuss...Winning Entry for New Yorker Caption Contest #745Finalists for New Yorker Caption Contest #747 Current New Yorker Caption Contest #749https://www.newyorker.com/cartoons/contest#thisweek2021-03-2523 minNew Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest PodcastEpisode 1 - Chefs Inside a WhaleWinning Entry for New Yorker Caption Contest #744Finalists for New Yorker Caption Contest #746 Current New Yorker Caption Contest #748https://www.newyorker.com/cartoons/contest#thisweek2021-03-1822 min