New Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest Podcast
In depth discussion of the weekly New Yorker Caption Contest as well as interviews with Cartoonists and former Contest winners.
Email: CartoonCaptionContestPodcast@gmail.com
Credits:
Intro/Outro music created and performed by Chris Nesja.
Podcast logo designed by Dan Nesja with artwork by Shannon Wheeler.
Episodes
172 episodes since 2021
Episode 171 - Bob Mankoff
On part 2 of this week's episode, we talk with former New Yorker Cartoon Editor and current Cartoon Editor at Air Mail Magazine, Bob Mankoff. Bob talks about the New Yorker and CartoonStock caption contests, A.I., dream cartoons and something n...
September 11, 2024
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Season 4
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Episode 171
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1:25:51
Episode 170 - Lawrence Wood
Larry Wood, the all time New Yorker cartoon caption contest winner, author and CartoonStock caption contest judge, joins us to talk about the current New Yorker contests, our favorite cartoons from this week’s issue of the New Yorker and the la...
September 04, 2024
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Season 4
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Episode 170
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1:02:57
Episode 169 - Al Mullen & Public Transportation Magazine
On part 2 of this week's episode, we interview humorist, Al Mullen.Al his written humor pieces for The New Yorker, McSweeney's and other publications. He is also the creator and publisher of Public Transportation Magazine (PTM). PTM is a ve...
August 28, 2024
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Season 4
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Episode 169
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1:32:20
Episode 168 - Hartley Lin
On part 2 of this week's episode, we interview Cartoonist, Hartley Lin.Hartley has been contributing to the New Yorker since 2018. He has been creating his on comic book, "Pope Hats" since 2009. In 2019, His graphic novel, "Young Frances" w...
August 21, 2024
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Season 4
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Episode 168
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1:43:50
Episode 167 - No Guest August
The podcast celebrates No Guest August (a holiday that we just made up) this week! It's just us talking about the contests and our favorite cartoons from the current issue of the New Yorker. Completely organic with no added filler or additives....
August 14, 2024
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Season 4
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Episode 167
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48:14
Episode 166 - Drew Dernavich
New Yorker cartoonist, Drew Dernavich, joins us on the podcast this week. It's been over a year since Drew has joined the podcast. His last appearance was the ill-fated 100th Anniversary episode that is unlistenable due to technical problems (t...
August 07, 2024
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Season 4
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Episode 166
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50:48
Episode 165 - Lawrence Wood
Larry Wood, the All Time New Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest Winner, Author and CartoonStock Caption Contest Judge, joins us to talk about the current New Yorker contests, our favorite cartoons from this week’s issue of the New Yorker and the la...
July 31, 2024
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Season 4
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Episode 165
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58:10
Episode 164 - Liza Donnelly Talks About "Women Laughing"
On part 2 of this week's episode, we talk with Liza Donnelly about producing a documentary based on her book, Very Funny Ladies. The documentary will be called, "Women Laughing" and is currently in the development phase. Liza has s...
July 24, 2024
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Season 4
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Episode 164
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1:36:22
Episode 163 - Phil Witte & Rex Hesner
On part 2 of this week's episode, we talk with authors Phil Witte and Rex Hesner about their book, "Funny Stuff: How Great Cartoonists Make Great Cartoons".Phil Witte is a long time cartoonist with cartoons published in The Wall Street Jour...
July 16, 2024
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Season 4
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Episode 163
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1:27:34
Episode 162 - Lawrence Wood
Larry Wood, the All Time New Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest winner, joins us once again to talk about the current New Yorker contest, our favorite cartoons from this week’s issue of the New Yorker and the latest CartoonStock contest.You...
July 04, 2024
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Season 4
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Episode 162
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1:00:04
Episode 161 - Tyson Cole
On part 2 of this week's episode, we interview Cartoonist, Tyson Cole.Tyson is a fairly new contributor to the New Yorker, but his cartoons have been published in many other magazines such as Saturday Evening Post, Reader’s Digest, Yahoo!, ...
June 26, 2024
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Season 4
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Episode 161
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1:31:02
Episode 160 - Maddie Dai
On part 2 of this week's episode, we interview Cartoonist/Screenwriter/Director, Maddie Dai. Maddie talks with us about her career as a cartoonist and becoming a screenwriter and director. She wrote the screenplay for the movie, "We We...
June 19, 2024
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Season 4
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Episode 160
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1:37:58
Episode 159 - Lawrence Wood (Author)
Larry Wood, the All Time New Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest winner, joins us to talk about his new book, "Your Caption Has Been Selected: More Than Anyone Could Possibly Want to Know About The New Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest". The podc...
June 12, 2024
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Season 4
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Episode 159
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1:23:59
Episode 158 - Liana Finck
On part 2 of this week's episode, we interview the wonderful Liana Finck. Liana discusses her career, unique insights into the world around her, humor, cartoons, babies, books and parks near where she lives and areas to avoid in them. ...
June 05, 2024
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Season 4
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Episode 158
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1:49:39
Episode 157 - Mort Gerberg
On part 2 of this week's episode, we interview the great Mort Gerberg. Mort talks with us about his career in cartooning and much, much more! A fantastic interview!You can find Mort's webpage here:http://mortgerberg.comYou c...
May 29, 2024
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Season 4
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Episode 157
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2:08:20
Episode 156 - Jason Patterson & Dan Abdo
On part 2 of this week's episode, we interview the creative team of Jason Patterson and Dan Abdo. Jason and Dan have been friends since high school and have collaborated on Comics, graphic novels, children's books and animation. Jason has...
May 23, 2024
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Season 4
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Episode 156
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1:55:37
Episode 155 - Bob Eckstein
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 ...
May 15, 2024
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Season 4
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Episode 155
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1:14:54
Episode 154 - Lawrence Wood
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 ch...
May 08, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 154
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1:16:05
Episode 153 - Dahlia Ramirez
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 ...
May 01, 2024
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Season 4
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Episode 153
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1:25:39
Episode 152 - Madeline Horwath
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 master...
April 17, 2024
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Season 4
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Episode 152
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1:45:42
Episode 151 - Tom Bachtell
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 R...
April 10, 2024
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Season 4
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Episode 151
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1:39:18
Episode 150 - The Hosts
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 ...
April 03, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 150
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1:45:14
Episode 149 - Jenny Kroik
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 ...
March 27, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 149
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1:44:37
Episode 148 - Lawrence Wood
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...
March 20, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 148
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1:24:36
Episode 147 - Will Santino
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 proce...
March 13, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 147
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1:23:27