New Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest Podcast

On this week's episode, we're joined by Larry Wood.  We open the show by discussing New Yorker Caption Contest winner for Contest #845 (Financial wizard), Finalists for Contest #847 (Airdancer at cocktail party) and the current Contest #849 (Centaur trying on a tux).  We then move on to discuss the winner for the recent CartoonStock contest featuring a realtor selling a cat playtree.  Af...

On 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 w...

On 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...

On this week's episode, we're joined once again by Larry Wood.  We discuss the recent winner for New Yorker Caption Contest #842, Finalists for Contest #844 and the recent Contest # 846.  We also chat with Larry about the winners and finalists for the CartoonStock Caption Contest.  Send us questions or comments to :  Cartooncaptioncontestpodcast@gmail.com

On part 2 of this week's episode, we interview cartoonist Ed Himelblau.  Ed discusses his career as a Biology Professor and how he strives to mix humor and science.  Ed also shares how he got into cartooning at a young age and how he eventually broke into The New Yorker.   Finally, we talk about his recent cartoon in the Caption Contest. You can learn more about Ed on his website www.himelbla...

On part 2 of this week's episode, we interview cartoonist Akeem Roberts.  Akeem discusses getting into drawing at a young age and his unique path into The New Yorker, a magazine he didn't know much about prior to breaking in.  We also discuss his other endeavors and his several cartoons in the caption contest.  You can learn more about Akeem on his website www.akeemteam.com/about-ba  On...

On part 2 of this week's episode, we interview cartoonist Dan Misdea. We recently met Dan at the 100th Podcast party and we get to enjoy a bit more in-depth conversation with him about his career in cartoons (so far). We talk about how he became a New Yorker cartoonist, his recent cartoon in the CartoonStock contest and his upcoming graphic novel, “The Light Inside”. You can pre-order his boo...

On this week's episode, we're joined by Nicole Chrolavicious to recap our party over the weekend celebrating our one hundredth episode.  We also discuss the recent winner, finalists and current New Yorker Caption Contest.  We then talk about the results of last month's CartoonStock Caption Contest.  Thanks to all the guests and listeners who've joined us for our first one hundr...

On part 2 of this week's episode, we interview cartoonist Sarah Morrissette. Sarah shares what it was like being raised in a hippie commune “off the grid” in Northern California and her current life teaching in Austria.  We then discuss her career in cartooning and her ongoing pursuit to break into The New Yorker.  We end our discussion talking about her incredible paintings which can be foun...

On part 2 of this week's episode, we interview cartoonist Daniel Kanhai. Daniel discusses his unique path into The New Yorker, his career in advertising and shares some of his favorite cartoons.  Before we wrap, he tells us his hilarious story of being labeled Friend of The Harlem Deer.  You can learn more about Daniel on his website https://www.danielkanhai.com On Part 1 of the episode, we d...

On this week's episode, we're joined once again by Larry Wood.  We discuss the recent winner for Contest #835, Finalists for Contest #837 and the recent Contest # 839.  We also chat with Larry about the winners and finalists for the CartoonStock Caption Contest.  Finally, Beth updates us on the launch of Curated Cartoons.  See the link below.  www.curatedcartoons.com Send us questions or...

On this week's episode, we discuss the issue of The New Yorker losing roughly 80% of submissions for Contest numbers 834, 835 and 836.  After that, we chat about the recent winner and runners up in the CartoonStock Caption Contest.     Send us questions or comments to :  Cartooncaptioncontestpodcast@gmail.com

On part 2 of this week's episode, we interview cartoonist Navied Mahdavian. Navied shares his story of leaving his career as a fifth grade teacher to move to a cabin in Idaho to focus on cartoons. A year after laboring over his cartoons, Navied went to New York and sold a cartoon to The New Yorker with his very first batch! We talk about that path in detail and he shares some of his favorite...

On part 2 of this week's episode, we interview cartoonist Mary Lawton. Mary shares her inspiring story of her twenty-plus year pursuit to sell a cartoon to The New Yorker. Before discussing her first cartoon in the magazine, she tells us about dealing with the rejection and the successes along the way that kept her positive.  We also discuss political cartoons in the New Yorker Dailys, the Ca...

On part 2 of this week's episode, we interview cartoonist Marisa Acocella.  Marisa shares how she became interested in cartooning and her late start after building a successful career in advertising.  She also shares stories about her career, her books, being a breast cancer survivor and, lastly, we discuss Marisa's cartoon in the Caption Contest.  You can learn more about Marisa on her...

On part 2 of this week's episode, we interview cartoonist Jeremy Nguyen.  Jeremy talks about how he got his start at the New Yorker, his recent book (Can I Pet Your Dog?), the Dark Instagram and his upcoming stint as a teacher at Parsons School of Design (if he can find a schedule and figure out what room he has!) You can order Jeremy's book here: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=jeremy+nguyen...

On part 2 of this week's episode, we interview cartoonist Nick Downes.  Nick shares how he broke into The New Yorker, first as a writer for Charles Adams, and then as a cartoonist of his own.  He also shares the frustrations of selling cartoons that are never published in the magazine and, finally, we discuss Nick's cartoon in the Caption Contest.  You can learn more about Nick on his we...

On this week's episode we’re joined by the most winningest finalist of 2021 and 2022 for The New Yorker Caption Contest. Nicole was a finalist four times in 2021 as well as four times in 2022 for the New Yorker and also places regularly in the CartoonStock Caption Contest.  Nicole shares her process for coming up with captions and then we all discuss our most and least favorite contests of 20...

On part 2 of this week's episode, we interview cartoonist, Trevor Hoey. Trevor is also the Operations Director at CartoonStock. We talk to Trevor about his career as a cartoonist, his work at the Cartoon Bank and Condé Nast with Bob Mankoff and his current position at CartoonStock. We also learn at bit more of how the CartoonStock contest is judged.   Check out Trevors website here: http://ww...

On this week's episode of the podcast, we do a deep dive into puns with Gary Borislow. Gary is a finalist and winner for both the New Yorker Caption Contest as well as the CartoonStock Caption Contest and offers great insight on puns and comedy and general.  Below is a link to an excellent article Gary wrote on How Humor Works.   How Humor Works | Medium We also discuss...  The winning captio...

On part 2 of this week's episode, we interview cartoonist, John Klossner.  John talks about his interest in being a cartoonist at an early age and his break into The New Yorker. We also talk in depth about caption contests, digital drawing vs pen and paper, and the new trend of thanking editors after selling cartoons.  Check out John's website here: https://www.jklossner.com On Part 1 of...

On this week's episode, we're joined by cartoonist Bob Eckstein.  Bob shares the origins of his recent cartoon in Caption Contest #825.  We also discuss the finalists for contest #827 and current contest #829 before getting into the CartoonStock Caption Contest and much more. To join Bob's newsletter, see his website below www. bobeckstein.com   Send us questions or comments to :  C...

On 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 t...

This week we're joined once again by Larry Wood.  Larry opens the show discussing in detail how the CartoonStock Caption Contest is judged and then defends the previous winning selections.  Then we discuss The New Yorker winners, finalists and current contest. Finally, we discuss cheating in the contest by submitting multiple entries and whether or not the cartoons in the magazine are as good...

On part 2 of this week's episode, we interview cartoonist, Sophie Lucido Johnson.  Sophie talks about what inspired her to want be a cartoonist, collaborating with her writing partner Sammi Skolmoski, and how they broke into The New Yorker.  She also discusses her various other projects and, of course, we chat about the caption contest.  Check out Sophie's website here: https://www.sophi...