New Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest Podcast

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 discu...

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?  You can fi...

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...

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. 

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 int...

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...

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 : Cartooncaptioncontestpodcast@gmail.com

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.   On part 1 of the episode,...

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. You can purchase Chris' new book "This is Not Enough (You Are Not Sm...

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 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...

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.    Send us questions or comments to: Cartooncaptioncontestpodcast@gmail.com

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 fi...

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.    Send us questions or comments to: Cartooncaptioncontestpodcast@gmail.com

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. The contests we discuss are The winning caption for New Yorker Contest #784 Finalists for contest...

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 pod...

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 #...

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!) There was no contest this week, but we will review the c...

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.  On part 1 of the episode, we discuss... The winning captio...

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.  Victoria...

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&ap...

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 : Cartooncaptioncontestpodcast@gmail.com

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.     On Part 1 of the episode, we discuss...   The winning captions for New Yorker co...

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.    On Part 1 of the episode, we discuss...   The winning captions for New York...

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.    On Part 1 of the episode, we discuss...   The winning captions for New Yorker contest #775   Finalists for contest #777   Current New Yorke...