New Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest Podcast

All Time New Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest winner, Larry Wood joins us to talk about the current New Yorker contests and our favorite cartoons from this week’s issue of the New Yorker. Nicole steps in for Vin, who was unable to join us due to a prior pickleball commitment. You can preorder Larry's book on the cartoon contest here: https://www.amazon.com/Your-Caption-Has-Been-Selected/dp/1250...

Michael 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.missou...

Writer. musician and former Assistant (to the) Cartoon Editor, Marc Philippe Eskenazi joins us on the podcast this week. Marc talks about his background and how he came to be the Assistant Cartoon Editor at the New Yorker. We also talk a bit about how the caption contest was run back in 2012. Marc is currently a member of The Surfboard Six, A music duo that plays a fun mix of indie rock surf pop....

On part 2 of this week's episode, we interview cartoonist Barbara Smaller.  Barbara talks about her career as a cartoonist, her sense of humor, her process for creating her cartoons and we talk our favorite cartoons of her's. We also talk about the changing style of humor in the New Yorker magazine. On Part 1 of the episode, we discuss...   The winning captions for New Yorker contest #86...

Emmy Award winning writer and cartoonist, Ken Levine joins us on the podcast this week. Ken has been a writer for MASH, Cheers, Frasier, Wings. The Simpsons and many more TV shows.  Ken tells us about his first attempt to get in the New Yorker back in the 1970s and his most recent (and successful) attempt just a few years ago. We also talk about his dream career as a sports announcer for professio...

All Time New Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest winner, Larry Wood joins us to talk about the current New Yorker contests, the CartoonStock contest and our favorite cartoons from this week’s issue of the New Yorker. Nicole steps in for Vin, who was unable to join us. We apologize that Larry sounds like we stuffed his mouth with mashed potatoes and then stuffed him into a barrel, but that’s what happen...

On this week's episode we're joined once again by cartoonist Dave Blazek.  We open the show discussing Dave's recent win for Best Newspaper Panel Cartoon in 2023 at the Reuben Awards.  Dave discussed the experience, the thrill of winning for the third time and some interactions he had at the award ceremony.  We then discuss the winning entry for Contest #864 (gazelle speaking in fro...

On part 2 of this week's episode, we interview cartoonist Juan Astasio. We talk with Juan about how he became a new Yorker cartoonist (thanks to all the women in his life, especially moms!) We delve into his method of creating cartoons and talk about his cartoon in the New Yorker caption contest (#859 Scientist at large chalkboard).  We forgot to mention it on the podcast, but Juan has a book...

On part 2 of this week's episode, we interview cartoonist Lynn Hsu. We talk with Lynn about her path from being an Architect to becoming a cartoonist and eventually making it into the New Yorker. We discuss her caption contest cartoons in both the New Yorker and CartoonStock contests. We also talk about our favorite cartoons she's created. You can learn more about Lynn at her website: ly...

Humor writer and cartoonist, José Arroyo joins us on the podcast this week. José Has been a writer for Jay Leno, Dennis Miller, Bill Maher and most recently, Conan O'Brien. He has been a contributor to the New Yorker since 2008.  José tells us about his start as a Humorist, how he started writing for Jay Leno and found his way to The Conan O'Brien show. Somewhere in there he managed to b...

This week on the podcast, we welcome back Ed Himelblau . Ed joins us as we discuss  New Yorker Caption Contest winner for Contest #860 (rat and pigeon on the beach), Finalists for Contest #862 (political 3D glasses) and the current Contest #864 (gazelle speaking in front of lions).  We then choose our favorite cartoons from the current issue and discuss the winners and runners up for the CartoonSt...

This 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...

Michael Gerber is Editor and Publisher of the humor magazine, The American Bystander. We talk with Michael about his love of all things humorous, from him reading (and understanding) the National Lampoon when he was six years old to the next issue of the American Bystander (which is an all cartoon issue!) While at Yale, he resurrected the oldest published humor periodical in the country, The Yale...

On this week’s episode, we talk to the winner of contest #857 (Flying Ant), Jessica Misener. Jessica has a background in creative writing and has been published in Rolling Stone, The Atlantic, Cosmopolitan, The Awl and more. She has worked at BuzzFeed, the Washington Post Creative Group, the New York Times’ T Brand Studio and is currently a Content Editor at LinkedIn. She has written two books, “J...

On part 2 of this week's episode, we interview cartoonist Zoe Si. We talk with Zoe about her path from being a lawyer to becoming a cartoonist and eventually making it into the new Yorker. She also talks about her nomination for a Pulitzer Prize and the honor of becoming a finalist. Zoe also has some great advice for all you frustrated lawyers out there that secretly want to become New Yorker...

On 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 d...

On 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 m...

For this week’s episode, we had a last minute change in guests due to a family emergency by our scheduled guest, Sara Lautman (everything turned out fine and she’ll be joining us at the end of the month). Larry Wood graciously filled in for her (thanks, Larry!)  We had some technical issues while recording the podcast. We lost Vin for a bit, but he was able to rejoin us by telephone, so there are...

On part 2 of this week's episode, we interview cartoonist Sam Marlow. Sam talks about his career as a cartoonist and animator. Sam was the background artist for a number of animated shows including SuperJail on Adult Swim. We also talk about his connection with fellow New Yorker cartoonist, Ellis Rosen and how he made his way to becoming a New Yorker cartoonist. You can find more of Sam’s wor...

On part 2 of this week's episode, we interview cartoonist Ivan Ehlers .  Ivan talks about how he became a cartoonist and breaking into The New Yorker.  He also shares his drawing and writing technique and his ongoing pursuit to develop a style.  We then talk about his cartoons in the CartoonStock Caption Contest.   On Part 1 of the episode, we discuss...     The winning caption for New Yorker...

On this week's episode, we're joined once again by Larry Wood.  We open the show by discussing the New Yorker Caption Contest winner for Contest #850 (Death guitar), Finalists for Contest #852 (Frog on a pizza) and the current Contest #854 (Business man in pool).  We then move on to discuss the winner for the recent CartoonStock contest featuring a women with a closet filled with brains...

On part 2 of this week's episode, we interview cartoonist Amy Kurzweil.  Amy talks about how she became a cartoonist and breaking into The New Yorker.  We also discuss her two fascinating books, Flying Couch and Artificial: A Love Story, which leads to an interesting discussion about A.I.  Links to purchase her books can be found on her website below.  We then talked about her recent cartoon...

**NOTE: for those who listen just for our thoughts on the caption contest, that starts 42 minutes into our discussion** On this week's episode, we interview Stephen Nadler. Stephen is the author of the popular blog Attempted Bloggery where he shares thoughts on cartoons, cartoonists, caption contests and much more. Stephen has extensive knowledge of New Yorker Cartoons and the history of the...

On part 2 of this week's episode, we interview writer Linda Davis.  Linda is the author of the Charles Addams biography and offers an insight into his personal life and his life as a cartoonist, writer and artist.  A link to purchase the book is below. On part 1, we discuss New Yorker Caption Contest winner for Contest #847 (Air Dancer), Finalists for Contest #849 (Centaur buying a suit) and...

On part 2 of this week's episode, we interview cartoonist Rich Sparks.  Rich talks about how he broke into The New Yorker, his drawing style, gag writing and much more.  On part 1, we discuss New Yorker Caption Contest winner for Contest #846 (Scary dog shadow), Finalists for Contest #848 (Flying couple) and the current Contest #850 (Grim Reaper playing guitar).  After that, we share our favo...