New Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest Podcast

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 i...

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...

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. And because that’s not nearly enough contests, we also talk about the his latest commentary for the CartoonSto...

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 : Cartooncaptioncontestpodcast@gmail.com

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...

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/   On Part 1 of the episode, we discuss...   Finalists for contest #771   Curren...

Part 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 crowdsourc...

On 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 whe...

September 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 classi...

On 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 #765 Finalists for New Yorker Caption Contest #767 Current New Yorker Caption Contest #769      ...

On 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:  Car...

On 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 #763 Finalists for New Yorker Caption Contest #765 Current New Yorker Caption Contest #767          Send us q...

On 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.com

On 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 #763 Current New Yorker Caption Contest #765         Send us questions or comments to: CartoonCaptionContestPo...

This week we discuss... Winning Entry for New Yorker Caption Contest #760 Finalists for New Yorker Caption  Contest #762 Current New Yorker Caption  Contest #764 Send us questions or comments to: CartoonCaptionContestPodcast@gmail.com

On 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.com

On 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… Finali...

On 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 #760 Current New Yorker Caption Contest #762         Send us questions or comments to: CartoonCap...

On 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 #759 Current New Yorker Caption Contest #761         Send us questions or comments to: CartoonCaptionContes...

On 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 #758 Current New Y...

On 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 #755 Finalists for New Yorker Caption Contest #75...

On 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 #754 Finalists for New Yorker Caption Contest #756 Current New Yorker Capt...

On 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 #755 Current New Yorker Caption ...

We open the show discussing our upcoming guest cartoonists.  Then we discuss… Winning Entry for New Yorker Caption Contest #752 Finalists for New Yorker Caption  Contest #754  Current New Yorker Caption  Contest #756 Send us questions or comments to: CartoonCaptionContestPodcast@gmail.com 

On 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.com