New Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest Podcast

On this week's podcast, we are joined by the multi-talented Bob Eckstein. Bob talks with us about his latest book, "Footnotes from the Most Fascinating Museums: Stories and Memorable Moments from People Who Love Museums". We also talk about what's funny these days and take the occasional detour into talking about pickleball (you've been warned!) You can check out Bob's website and buy his book here: https://eckstein2.wixsite.com/mysite-1 You can also subscribe to his newsletter, The Bob, here: https://thebob.substack.com Bob also joins us in the second half of the podcast where we talk about the current New Yorker contests: Winning captions for New Yorker contest #893 (A sticky housing market). Finalists for contest #895 (Out of this world shopping experience). Current New Yorker contest #897 (Bringing home the bacon). Send us questions or comments to: Cartooncaptioncontestpodcast@gmail.com

Larry Wood, the All Time New Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest winner, joins us to talk about the current New Yorker contests, the latest CartoonStock contest and our favorite cartoons from this week’s issue of the New Yorker. Last chance to preorder Larry's upcoming book on the cartoon contest here: https://www.amazon.com/Your-Caption-Has-Been-Selected/dp/1250333407/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2T36QCZS5V4D4&keywords=lawrence+wood&qid=1699478163&sprefix=laurence+wood%2Caps%2C127&sr=8-2 We discuss the winning entry for Contest #892 (Moster looking over man reading) Finalists for Contest #894 (Clowns looking at art) Current Contest #896 (Giant chicken in fast food joint) Finalists for the last CartoonStock contest (Princess and Unicorn) We finish with our favorite cartoons from the current issue. Send us questions or comments to : Cartooncaptioncontestpodcast@gmail.com

On part 2 of this week's episode, we interview Cartoonist Dahlia Ramirez (also known as Dolly). Dahlia didn't start out to be a cartoonist, but the siren call of cartooning got to her. (Hmmm, I just remembered how that story goes. Probably not a good metaphor for being lured into cartooning). She has a great story about how a cartoon she did for McSweeny's led to her writing “Sex and the Single Panda”. A great book about The Revolting Pursuit Of Love In The Animal Kingdom. It's very funny and loaded with more than you ever wanted to know about the mating habits of animals. Dahlia's cartoons can be found in the New Yorker, McSweeny's, Air Mail and the Public Transportation Magazine (see link below!) You can order her book at her website: https://www.dollyonpaper.com And you can check out the Public Transportation Magazine here (or find it on random subway cars in New York): https://www.publictransportmagazine.com On Part 1 of the episode, we discuss the current contests: Winning captions for New Yorker contest #891 (Low and inside trading). Finalists for contest #893 (Treehouse of captions). Current New Yorker contest #895 (UFO Landing Strip Mall). Send us questions or comments to: Cartooncaptioncontestpodcast@gmail.com

On part 2 of this week's episode, we interview Cartoonist Madeline Horwath (also known as Mads). Mads talks with us about their journey to become a New Yorker Cartoonist. Starting out at the exclusive UW-Beloit and currently working on a masters at the London Royal College of Art, they've had plenty of adventures in-between (sometimes involving PBR). Mads also talks with us about their cartoons and how they come up with them. Check out some of Mads official merchandise at their Bonfire website: https://www.bonfire.com/store/madeline-horwath/ On Part 1 of the episode, we discuss the current contests: Winning captions for New Yorker contest #890 (Blackhole-in-the-wall Restaurant). Finalists for contest #892 (Book 'em, Dino). Current New Yorker contest #894 (It's good, but it's no pie in the face). Send us questions or comments to: Cartooncaptioncontestpodcast@gmail.com And if you'd like to see Paul's progress on becoming a cartoonist, check out his instagram page: paul_nesja

On part 2 of this week's episode, we interview Artist, Tom Bachtell. Tom talks with us about his career as an illustrator and his time doing the New Yorker's "The Talk of the Town" illustrations. His work has also been feature in The New York Review of Books, Newsweek, Forbes, Bon Appetit, Town and Country, Mother Jones, as well as The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, New York magazine, The New York Observer, London’s Evening Standard, and Poetry magazine. Tom has also had a life long passion for music and dance along with his passion for illustration, because "Why Not". You can learn more about Tom at his Website (and maybe buy a print or two!) https://tombachtell.com On Part 1 of the episode, we discuss the current contests: Winning captions for New Yorker contest #889 (The parable of laughs and fishes). Finalists for contest #891 (I'd like to see more in your "out" box). Current New Yorker contest #893 (This house is a tremendous bargain). Send us questions or comments to: Cartooncaptioncontestpodcast@gmail.com Bonus! Check out the two prints Tom showed us in his studio: Abraham Lincoln https://tombachtell.com/products/abraham-lincoln Trump World: https://tombachtell.com/products/trump-world

On part 2 of this week's episode, we interview ourselves. The hosts: Vin, Paul, Beth and Nicole share a little bit about themselves, how they got into the caption contest, and the creation of the podcast. As discussed in this episode, you can purchase original cartoons at Curated Cartoons. www.curatedcartoons.com You can also buy original work from Drew Dernavich and Nesja Press below. www.nesjapress.com/shop/p/bagel-story-letterpress-print On Part 1 of the episode, we debate... Winning captions for New Yorker contest #888 (Cactus without spikes) Finalists for contest #890 (Lunch with the Milkyway). Current New Yorker contest #891 (Reading Beside a Monster). Send us questions or comments to: Cartooncaptioncontestpodcast@gmail.com

On part 2 of this week's episode, we interview Artist, Jenny Kroik. Jenny talks with us about her career as an illustrator and being featured in many national publications (including the New Yorker, of course)! We have a great discussion about art and what it means to be an artist. You can learn more about Jenny at her Website (and ask her about doing a private commission for you!) https://www.jennykroik.com Jenny is also hosting an Artist's retreat in Italy this September. If you're interested, you can learn more about it here: https://feasttravel.wetravel.com/.../jenny-kroik-s-grand... (The webpage says May, but the trip has been moved to September and the actual dates will be updated soon!) On Part 1 of the episode, we discuss the current contests and take a deep dive in to how we think the humor of the finalist captions have changed recently. Winning captions for New Yorker contest #887 (Past performance is no guarantee of future wishes). Finalists for contest #889 (The Salmon of Doubt). Current New Yorker contest #891 (On the job Spring Training). Send us questions or comments to: Cartooncaptioncontestpodcast@gmail.com Bonus! Here's the link to the Norman Rockwell parody Jenny mentions in the podcast: https://www.townandcountrymag.com/style/beauty-products/a34348346/family-plastic-surgery/ And a link to Egidio Pastry Shop. Enjoy! https://www.egidiopastry.com/

Larry Wood, the All Time New Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest winner, joins us to talk about the current New Yorker contests, the latest CartoonStock contest and our favorite cartoons from this week’s issue of the New Yorker. You can preorder Larry's upcoming book on the cartoon contest here: https://www.amazon.com/Your-Caption-Has-Been-Selected/dp/1250333407/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2T36QCZS5V4D4&keywords=lawrence+wood&qid=1699478163&sprefix=laurence+wood%2Caps%2C127&sr=8-2 The Monty Python flying sheep sketch can be seen here: https://youtu.be/Vkw2DdoskPY?si=mxPFLe1wD7WC4eyy We discuss the winning entry for Contest #886 (Atoll you to vacuum the carpet) Finalists for Contest #888 (You sure made a mescaline) Current Contest #890 (Don't be such a crab nebula) Finalists for the last CartoonStock contest (Knight Court) We finish with our favorite cartoons from the current issue. Send us questions or comments to : Cartooncaptioncontestpodcast@gmail.com

On part 2 of this week's episode, we interview cartoonist, Will Santino. Will talks with us about becoming a New Yorker cartoonist, writing and his current passion, standup comedy. We also talk about his cartoons in the New Yorker and the process of being funny. You can see some of that process at Comedy On State, a comedy club in Madison, Wisconsin, where Will is developing his routine doing open mic nights (Sunday-Thursday). You can learn more about Will (and see one of his comedy routines) at his website: https://www.willsantino.com You can also sign up to see his New Yorker submissions at his Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/willsantino On Part 1 of the episode, we discuss... The winning captions for New Yorker contest #885 (Saved by the jingle bell). Finalists for contest #887 (Supply Side Genie). Current New Yorker contest #889 (Serving the freshest fish in biblical proportions). Send us questions or comments to: Cartooncaptioncontestpodcast@gmail.com

On part 2 of this week's episode, we interview cartoonist Erika Sjule. Erika tells us that her need to draw has always been a part of her life. She has channeled it into zines, graphic novels and more recently, the New Yorker. She talks about her process from ideation to the final publication. We also talk about some of our favorite cartoons of hers. We also congratulate her on becoming a newly minted Mom! You can learn more about Erika at her website: https://www.erikasjule.com/comics And from her interview on A Case For Pencils: https://afinecaseforpencils.com/post/713234110181720064/erika-sjule You can also subscribe to her Substack, Shit for Breakfast, here: https://esjule.substack.com On Part 1 of the episode, we discuss... The winning captions for New Yorker contest #884 (Mr. Peanut meets the Big Sleep). Finalists for contest #886 (Beachy Keen). Current New Yorker contest #888 (Cactus interruptus). Send us questions or comments to: Cartooncaptioncontestpodcast@gmail.com

On part 2 of this week's episode, we interview Marty Dundics. Marty is the founder of Humorist Media and editor-in-chief of Weekly Humorist magazine and also produces the podcasts "Talkward" and "The Cartoon Pad". He was also the creative director and editor-in-chief of National Lampoon and worked at 'The Late Show with David Letterman'. He's been busy and we get to talk with Marty about all his busyness! It's a lot of busyness, so it's an extra long podcast this week! You can find out more about The Weekly Humorist at their website: https://weeklyhumorist.com You can also buy back issues, books, T-Shirts and lots of other fun stuff while you're there! You can also check out the Humorist Media website here: https://www.humoristmedia.com On Part 1 of the episode, we discuss... The winning captions for New Yorker contest #883 (Cats in the crib watching a very special episode of Silver Spoons). Finalists for contest #885 (Snowman is an island). Current New Yorker contest #887 (Paradjinn shift). Send us questions or comments to: Cartooncaptioncontestpodcast@gmail.com

On part 2 of this week's episode, we interview cartoonist David Ostow. David tells us about how he became a New Yorker Cartoonist (by the usual route of becoming an Architect first) and his current gig as a stay-at-home dad. We also talk about our favorite cartoons of his and end up talking about the proper storage of ketchup and butter (Dave reported back to us after the podcast that the butter was in the fridge and there was no sign of ketchup anywhere). You can learn more about David at his website: https://www.davidostow.com And from his interview on A Case For Pencils: https://afinecaseforpencils.com/.../186991210914/david-ostow You can also follow David on instagram to see more of his cartoons: @daveostowdraws The funeral cartoon that Beth mentions was by Corey Pandolph and had this caption, "Today's service will be using the hashtag #Jerrysdead?" On Part 1 of the episode, we discuss... The winning captions for New Yorker contest #882 (Never kiss a pommel horse on the mouth). Finalists for contest #884 (Mr. Peanut in a jam). Current New Yorker contest #886 (Beach Blanket Wordle). We also discuss the latest winners of the CartoonStock contest (There's no business like monkey business). Send us questions or comments to: Cartooncaptioncontestpodcast@gmail.com

On part 2 of this week's episode, we interview cartoonist Brooke Bourgeois. Brooke has had an interesting journey on her way to becoming a New Yorker cartoonist: Harvard, neurobiology, Second City Improv, Scotland, Edinburgh Fringe, a MA in Children's Book Illustration... A very eventful journey! You can find more about Brooke at her website: https://www.brookeabourgeois.com And you can learn more about her upcoming children's book, "Penelope’s Balloons" and preorder it here: https://www.unionsquareandco.com/.../penelopes-balloons.../ On Part 1 of the episode, we discuss... The winning captions for New Yorker contest #881 (Cutting to the paper chase, I'll have mine on the rocks). You can find out Paul Karasik's original caption by joining his Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/paulkarasik Finalists for contest #883 (There's more than one way for a cat to swing). Current New Yorker contest #885 (Float like a snowflake, go down like an avalanche). Send us questions or comments to: Cartooncaptioncontestpodcast@gmail.com

On part 2 of this week's episode, we interview cartoonist Justin Sheen. Justin talks with us about how he became a cartoonist, his influences and the methods and techniques of creating his cartoons. You can find Justin's cartoons at his website: https://justinsheencartoonist.com On Part 1 of the episode, we discuss... The winning captions for New Yorker contest #880 (Repent Harlequin said the Ticktockman. Your session ends in five minutes). Finalists for contest #882 (I guess that's one way to tenderize a side of beef). Current New Yorker contest #884 (The Elephant in the gloom). Send us questions or comments to : Cartooncaptioncontestpodcast@gmail.com

Larry Wood, the All Time New Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest winner, joins us to talk about the current New Yorker contests, the latest CartoonStock contest and our favorite cartoons from this week’s issue of the New Yorker. You can preorder Larry's book on the cartoon contest here: https://www.amazon.com/Your-Caption-Has-Been-Selected/dp/1250333407/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2T36QCZS5V4D4&keywords=lawrence+wood&qid=1699478163&sprefix=laurence+wood%2Caps%2C127&sr=8-2 Preorder Asher Perlman's book, "Well, This Is Me", here: https://www.amazon.com/Well-This-Me-Cartoon-Collection/dp/152489205X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3JE7V9NI3JCAM&keywords=asher+perlman&qid=1705959420&sprefix=asher+perlman%2Caps%2C140&sr=8-1 And Buy Jack Handey's books here: https://deepthoughtsbyjackhandey.com/bookstore/ And the animated voicemail messages Larry mentions: https://www.youtube.com/@garrettanimates We discuss the winning entry for Contest #879 (Ski Jump To Heaven) Finalists for Contest #881 (Poor Sports Bar) Current Contest #883 (Cats Cradle) We finish with our favorite cartoons from the current issue. Send us questions or comments to : Cartooncaptioncontestpodcast@gmail.com

On part 2 of this week's episode, we interview cartoonist Amy Hwang. Amy talks with us about her journey to becoming a New Yorker cartoonist, her sense of humor and we also discuss many of her very funny cartoons. Her work is included in "From Lines to Laughs: Women+ on Men" a group exhibition of women and non-binary cartoonists at The Society of Illustrators in New York, curated by Liza Donnelly. You can learn more about it here: https://societyillustrators.org/event/linestolaughs/ You can also find out more about Amy at her website: https://www.amyhwang.com On Part 1 of the episode, we discuss... The winning captions for New Yorker contest #878 (Yule Sock It To Me). (We actually talk about #878 with Amy in part 2 of the podcast). Finalists for contest #880 (Hickory Dickory Doc). Current New Yorker contest #882 (Hi-Yo Silver Medal). Send us questions or comments to : Cartooncaptioncontestpodcast@gmail.com

On part 2 of this week's episode, we interview cartoonist Avi Steinberg. Avi talks with us about his early life and wanting to become a cartoonist, how he got into the New Yorker, his cartoons and process and reflects on being a kindergarten teacher. He also talks about his great new children's book, "A Story No One Has Ever Heard Before". You can order it here: https://us.macmillan.com/books/9780374390945/astorynoonehaseverheardbefore On Part 1 of the episode, we discuss... The winning captions for New Yorker contest #877(I Second That Emoji). Finalists for contest #879 (Pearly Gate Crasher). Current New Yorker contest #881 (On the Rocks, Paper, Scissors). You can find Paul Karasik's Patreon page here: https://www.patreon.com/paulkarasik/posts Send us questions or comments to : Cartooncaptioncontestpodcast@gmail.com

On this week's episode, Vin, Paul, Beth, Nicole and Larry review past and present contests from 2023 and choose our best and worst of the year. We also discuss the recent winners from last month's CartoonStock Caption Contest. And of course, we discuss... The winning captions for New Yorker contest #876 (Michelangelo Mouse Cage). Finalists for contest #878 (Christmas Stockings). Current New Yorker contest #880 (Giant Clock in Therapist Office). Happy New Year to All! See you in 2024! Send us questions or comments to : Cartooncaptioncontestpodcast@gmail.com

On part 2 of this week's episode, we interview cartoonist Lila Ash. Lila talks with us about how she got her start in cartooning and how she eventually broke into The New Yorker. We also chat about her drawing style, her paintings and how she comes up with her ideas. Lastly, Lila shares her trials and tribulations of writing her graphic memoir "decodependence, a romantic tragicomic". You can order the book below. Decodependence: A Romantic Tragicomic: Ash, Lila: 9781797223322: Amazon.com: Books Visit Lila's website for more information. https://www.lilaash.com On Part 1 of the episode, we discuss... The winning captions for New Yorker contest #875(Geese with briefcases). Finalists for contest #877 (Emoji heads). Current New Yorker contest #879 (Skiing over the pearly gates). Send us questions or comments to : Cartooncaptioncontestpodcast@gmail.com

Carol Lasky makes a quick return to the podcast and joins us in discussing this week's contests and favorite cartoons from the current New Yorker. We also discuss a few of carol's strategies for writing winning captions. Contests we discuss are... The winning captions for New Yorker contest #874 (We've come to rake leaves and take your women and we're all out of leaves). Finalists for contest #876 (Rat's in the belfry). Current New Yorker contest #878 (Stockings up for the holidays). The link to Patton Oswalt's Christmas Shoes routine: https://youtu.be/iq10bz3PxyY?si=vJSekJlWS_8VZO_H The New Yorker Cartoonist Christmas Poem: https://www.jasonchatfield.com/blog/a-new-yorker-cartoonist-christmas-poem Nesja Press/Drew Dernavich Letterpress Prints: https://www.nesjapress.com/shop/prints-and-broadsides/drew-dernavich-cartoons Curated Cartoons Original Cartoon Art: https://www.curatedcartoons.com Send us questions or comments to : Cartooncaptioncontestpodcast@gmail.com