Explorez tous les épisodes du podcast New Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest Podcast
| Titre | Date | Durée | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Episode 169 - Al Mullen & Public Transportation Magazine | 28 Aug 2024 | 01:32:20 | |
On part 2 of this week's episode, we interview humorist, Al Mullen. | |||
| Episode 168 - Hartley Lin | 21 Aug 2024 | 01:43:50 | |
On part 2 of this week's episode, we interview Cartoonist, Hartley Lin. | |||
| Episode 159 - Lawrence Wood (Author) | 12 Jun 2024 | 01:23:59 | |
Larry Wood, the All Time New Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest winner, joins us to talk about his new book, "Your Caption Has Been Selected: More Than Anyone Could Possibly Want to Know About The New Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest". The podcast hosts all received their copies last week and we all agree that it's a great book and we wish it had been around when we first started entering the contest (we'd have surpassed Larry by now if we had). | |||
| Episode 69 - Bob Eckstein | 27 Jul 2022 | 01:43:15 | |
On 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. Send us questions or comments to : | |||
| Episode 68 - Matt Diffee | 21 Jul 2022 | 01:36:10 | |
On 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. Send us questions or comments to : | |||
| Episode 67 - Drew Dernavich is Back | 06 Jul 2022 | 00:54:54 | |
On 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. | |||
| Episode 66- Alex Gregory | 30 Jun 2022 | 01:39:10 | |
On 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. Send us questions or comments to : | |||
| Episode 65- Lawrence Wood | 23 Jun 2022 | 01:10:34 | |
On 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. | |||
| Episode 64 - Ellis Rosen | 15 Jun 2022 | 01:24:15 | |
On 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! Send us questions or comments to : | |||
| Episode 63 - Adam Sacks | 09 Jun 2022 | 01:22:24 | |
On 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. Send us questions or comments to : | |||
| Episode 62 - Bob Mankoff And The $1000 Cartoon Caption Contest | 01 Jun 2022 | 01:08:27 | |
On 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 episode, we discuss...
The winning caption for New Yorker contest #801
Finalists for contest #803
Current New Yorker Contest #805 Send us questions or comments to : Cartooncaptioncontestpodcast@gmail.com | |||
| Episode 61 - Bob Staake | 25 May 2022 | 01:22:41 | |
On 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. Send us questions or comments to : | |||
| Episode 60 - Lars Kenseth | 19 May 2022 | 01:18:47 | |
On 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. We also mention a cat cartoon from the current issue of The New Yorker, but did not know the artist for it. That artist is new comer to the magazine, Roland High. | |||
| Episode 158 - Liana Finck | 05 Jun 2024 | 01:49:39 | |
On part 2 of this week's episode, we interview the wonderful Liana Finck. Liana discusses her career, unique insights into the world around her, humor, cartoons, babies, books and parks near where she lives and areas to avoid in them. | |||
| Episode 59 - Mike Twohy | 11 May 2022 | 01:15:17 | |
On 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. | |||
| Episode 58 - Wayno | 04 May 2022 | 01:32:16 | |
On 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. | |||
| Episode 57 - Liam Francis Walsh | 21 Apr 2022 | 01:24:11 | |
This 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.html I’ve already pre-ordered my copy! On Part 1 of the episode, we discuss... The winning caption for New Yorker contest #796 Finalists for contest #798 Current New Yorker Contest #800 Send us questions or comments to : Cartooncaptioncontestpodcast@gmail.com We've also started a facebook page. Check it out for announcements about the podcast and tips on writing winning captions! https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100075679507023 | |||
| Episode 56 - David Sipress | 13 Apr 2022 | 01:25:15 | |
On 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? | |||
| Episode 55 - Charlie Hankin | 06 Apr 2022 | 01:20:20 | |
On 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. | |||
| Bonus Episode - Paul Nesja Morning Show Interview | 03 Apr 2022 | 00:12:20 | |
On 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. | |||
| Episode 54 - Liza Donnelly | 31 Mar 2022 | 01:21:39 | |
On 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. | |||
| Episode 53 - Brian Hawes and Seth Roberts | 23 Mar 2022 | 01:21:10 | |
On 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. | |||
| Episode 52 - Lonnie Millsap Returns | 17 Mar 2022 | 00:48:09 | |
On 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 #795 Send us questions or comments to : | |||
| Episode 51 - Farley Katz | 09 Mar 2022 | 01:29:16 | |
On 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. | |||
| Episode 157 - Mort Gerberg | 29 May 2024 | 02:08:20 | |
On part 2 of this week's episode, we interview the great Mort Gerberg. Mort talks with us about his career in cartooning and much, much more! A fantastic interview! | |||
| Episode 50 - Christopher Weyant | 03 Mar 2022 | 01:02:11 | |
On 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. Send us questions or comments to: | |||
| Episode 49 - E. S. Glenn | 24 Feb 2022 | 01:28:58 | |
On 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=en You can also buy his Unsmooth comic here: https://floatingworldcomics.com/shop/comic-books/unsmooth-1-by-e-s-glenn And check out his artwork here: https://www.pinewoodfineart.com/en/portfolio/everett-glenn-3/ On part 1 of the episode, we discuss... Finalists for contest #790 Current New Yorker Contest #792 Send us questions or comments to : | |||
| Episode 48 - Mark Parisi | 16 Feb 2022 | 01:10:57 | |
On 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/offthemarkcomic | |||
| Episode 47- Tom Toro Returns | 09 Feb 2022 | 00:44:33 | |
On 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. | |||
| Episode 46 - Pia Guerra & Ian Boothby | 03 Feb 2022 | 01:24:46 | |
On 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.com You can also find their ongoing cartoon “Mannequin on the Moon” here: https://www.gocomics.com/mannequin-on-the-moon On part 1 of the episode, we discuss... Finalists for contest #788 Current New Yorker Contest #790 Send us questions or comments to : | |||
| Episode 45 - Drew Dernavich | 27 Jan 2022 | 00:46:17 | |
On 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. | |||
| Episode 44 - Larry Wood | 19 Jan 2022 | 01:04:41 | |
On 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. | |||
| Episode 43 - Dave Blazek | 13 Jan 2022 | 02:04:52 | |
On 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. | |||
| Episode 42 - Four Time 2021 Finalist Nicole Chrolavicius | 29 Dec 2021 | 01:20:37 | |
On 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 #782 Finalists for contest #784 Current New Yorker Contest #786 Send us questions or comments to: Cartooncaptioncontestpodcast@gmail.com | |||
| Episode 41 - The Year In Review With Larry Wood | 24 Dec 2021 | 01:09:08 | |
On 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!) | |||
| Episode 156 - Jason Patterson & Dan Abdo | 23 May 2024 | 01:55:37 | |
On part 2 of this week's episode, we interview the creative team of Jason Patterson and Dan Abdo. Jason and Dan have been friends since high school and have collaborated on Comics, graphic novels, children's books and animation. Jason has also created many New Yorker cartoons, but has not had time for them this last few years. Their "Barb The Last Berserker" graphic novel has three volumes so far and is in development as a series for the Disney Channel. They've written six children's books featuring their characters, Blue, Barry and Pancake and created the cartoon show, Rocket Monkeys, which lasted for three seasons. You can find more about Dan and Jason at their website: | |||
| Episode 40 - Jason Adam Katzenstein | 17 Dec 2021 | 01:29:27 | |
On 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. | |||
| Episode 39 - Victoria Roberts | 10 Dec 2021 | 01:31:47 | |
On 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. | |||
| Episode 38 - Emily Flake | 01 Dec 2021 | 01:25:40 | |
On 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. | |||
| Episode 37- Drew Dernavich is Back | 25 Nov 2021 | 00:44:42 | |
On 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 #782 Send us questions or comments to : | |||
| Episode 36 - Jessica Ziegler | 18 Nov 2021 | 01:19:18 | |
On 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. | |||
| Episode 35 - Michael Maslin | 11 Nov 2021 | 01:36:40 | |
On 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. | |||
| Episode 34 - Christopher Weyant | 04 Nov 2021 | 01:33:21 | |
On 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. | |||
| Episode 33 - Paul Karasik Returns | 27 Oct 2021 | 00:47:09 | |
On 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 below https://www.patreon.com/paulkarasik/ | |||
| Episode 32 - Felipe "Feggo" Galindo | 21 Oct 2021 | 01:19:01 | |
On 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. | |||
| Episode 31 - Larry Wood Redux | 13 Oct 2021 | 00:55:01 | |
On 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. Send us questions or comments to : Cartooncaptioncontestpodcast@gmail.com | |||
| Episode 155 - Bob Eckstein | 15 May 2024 | 01:14:54 | |
On this week's podcast, we are joined by the multi-talented Bob Eckstein. | |||
| Episode 30 - Drew Dernavich Returns, Again | 06 Oct 2021 | 00:40:34 | |
On 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 #775 Send us questions or comments to : | |||
| Episode 29 - PC Vey Returns | 29 Sep 2021 | 00:35:41 | |
On 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 #774 Below 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
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| Episode 28 - Kaamran Hafeez | 24 Sep 2021 | 01:20:33 | |
On 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/ | |||