New Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest Podcast
191 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsIn depth discussion of the weekly New Yorker Caption Contest as well as interviews with Cartoonists and former Contest winners.
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Intro/Outro music created and performed by Chris Nesja.
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Episodes
Episode 163 - Phil Witte & Rex Hesner
July 16, 2024 22:00 - 1 hour - 60.2 MBOn 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 Journal, Barron’s, Reader’s Digest, and regional magazines, as well as British publications, such as Private Eye, The New Statesman, and The Spectator. He has previously written two best selling books, "What You Don’t Know About Turning 50" and its sequel, "W...
Episode 162 - Lawrence Wood
July 04, 2024 19:00 - 1 hour - 41.3 MBLarry 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 can email us at the below email address and Larry will send you a signed copy of this new book. Or you can buy an unsigned copy at the link below. https://www.amazon.com/Your-Caption-Has.../dp/1250333407/ We discuss the winning entry for Contest #900 (Ca...
Episode 161 - Tyson Cole
June 26, 2024 20:00 - 1 hour - 62.6 MBOn 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!, The American Bystander, Weekly Humorist, the Funny Times, and the Cole Family Christmas Newsletter. He has been nominated for the Best Gag Cartoon Reuben's Award three times since 2019. We talk with Tyson about him switching his career path from biologis...
Episode 160 - Maddie Dai
June 19, 2024 19:00 - 1 hour - 67.3 MBOn 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 Were Dangerous" which is being produced by Piki Films (Jojo Rabbit & Hunt For The Wilderpeople) and will be out in August. You can see a trailer for it here: https://youtu.be/R0mRPMX-WCc?si=legg1Ebc_Kk2jwoP Maddie also wrote and directed the short film, "Minist...
Episode 159 - Lawrence Wood (Author)
June 12, 2024 20:00 - 1 hour - 57.7 MBLarry 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 podcast hosts all received their copies last week and we all agree that it's a great book and we wish it had been around when we first started entering the contest (we'd have surpassed Larry by now if we had). We also talk about the current New Yorker contests...
Episode 158 - Liana Finck
June 05, 2024 23:00 - 1 hour - 75.3 MBOn 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. It's a wide ranging conversation covering everything from creation to pet dogs giving meaningful advice. You can find Liana's webpage here (you can buy her letterpress prints of her cartoons and her original artwork): https://lianafinck.com You can buy her b...
Episode 157 - Mort Gerberg
May 29, 2024 18:00 - 2 hours - 88.2 MBOn 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.com You can also find Mort's 50 year retrospective of his cartoons, Mort Gerber On The Scene, here: https://www.fantagraphics.com/.../mort-gerberg-on-the-scene On Part 1 of the episode, we discuss the changes for ranking captions and the current contests: Winning captions f...
Episode 156 - Jason Patterson & Dan Abdo
May 23, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour - 79.4 MBOn 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 also created many New Yorker cartoons, but has not had time for them this last few years. Their "Barb The Last Berserker" graphic novel has three volumes so far and is in development as a series for the Disney Channel. They've written six children's books ...
Episode 155 - Bob Eckstein
May 15, 2024 21:00 - 1 hour - 51.5 MBOn 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, h...
Episode 154 - Lawrence Wood
May 08, 2024 18:00 - 1 hour - 52.3 MBLarry 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 wi...
Episode 153 - Dahlia Ramirez
May 01, 2024 23:00 - 1 hour - 58.9 MBOn 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 an...
Episode 152 - Madeline Horwath
April 18, 2024 00:00 - 1 hour - 72.6 MBOn 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 web...
Episode 151 - Tom Bachtell
April 10, 2024 23:00 - 1 hour - 68.2 MBOn 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 lon...
Episode 150 - The Hosts
April 03, 2024 19:00 - 1 hour - 72.3 MBOn 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... Wi...
Episode 149 - Jenny Kroik
March 27, 2024 19:00 - 1 hour - 71.9 MBOn 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 int...
Episode 148 - Lawrence Wood
March 20, 2024 22:00 - 1 hour - 58.1 MBLarry 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 ...
Episode 147 - Will Santino
March 13, 2024 17:00 - 1 hour - 57.3 MBOn 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 routi...
Episode 146 - Erika Sjule
March 07, 2024 01:00 - 1 hour - 74.8 MBOn 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 A...
Episode 145 - Marty Dundics
February 28, 2024 22:00 - 2 hours - 90 MBOn 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 mo...
Episode 144 - David Ostow
February 21, 2024 20:00 - 1 hour - 62.9 MBOn 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 ...
Episode 143 - Brooke Bourgeois
February 08, 2024 01:00 - 1 hour - 64.6 MBOn 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://ww...
Episode 142 - Justin Sheen
February 01, 2024 00:00 - 1 hour - 64 MBOn 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 o...
Episode 141 - Lawrence Wood
January 25, 2024 03:00 - 1 hour - 41.7 MBLarry 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, "W...
Episode 140 - Amy Hwang
January 17, 2024 22:00 - 1 hour - 57.5 MBOn 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 ca...
Episode 139 - Avi Steinberg
January 10, 2024 21:00 - 1 hour - 49.8 MBOn 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...
Episode 138 - 2023 Year in Review
December 29, 2023 17:00 - 1 hour - 58 MBOn 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 20...
Episode 137 - Lila Ash
December 14, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 58.9 MBOn 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....
Episode 136 - Overtime With Carol Lasky
December 06, 2023 21:00 - 1 hour - 51.6 MBCarol 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). ...
Episode 135 - Carol Lasky and Colin Mills
November 29, 2023 17:00 - 1 hour - 68 MBOn this week's episode we're joined by the most winningest New Yorker Caption Contest Finalist in 2023 and any single year in the history of the contest, Carol Lasky and second place most winningest in any single year in the history of the contest, her son Colin Mills. Carol had 5 finalist captions in TNY Caption Contest this year and Colin had 4. They speak with us about this incredible achievement and reveal some of their strategies for writing captions. We then discuss the winning capt...
Episode 134 - Tim Hamilton
November 23, 2023 03:00 - 1 hour - 74.4 MBOn part 2 of this week's episode, we interview cartoonist Tim Hamilton. Tim talks with us about his career as a comic book artist, cartoonist and children's book writer and illustrator. We find out how he became a New Yorker cartoonist. We also learn why you should never open files on a co-worker's computer. You can learn more about Tim at his website and Instagram feed: https://hamilton-tim.pairsite.com/CUTBLEED/ www.instagram.com/t.j.hamilton/ You can order his wonderful comic book (that...
Episode #133 - Kyle Bravo
November 16, 2023 19:00 - 1 hour - 66.1 MBOn part 2 of this week's episode, we interview cartoonist Kyle Bravo. We talk with Kyle about how he got into cartooning and breaking into The New Yorker. He also shares his drawing style and how it differs for his roughs and his finished work for publication. Kyle then shares how he comes up with his ideas and how he decides where to submit them and when to post on Instagram. Finally we talk about his day job as an art teacher. On Part 1 of the episode, we discuss... The winning ca...
Episode 132 - Lawrence Wood
November 08, 2023 21:00 - 1 hour - 47.5 MBAll 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/1250333407/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2T36QCZS5V4D4&keywords=lawrence+wood&qid=1699478163&sprefix=laurence+wood%2Ca...
Episode 131 - Michael Shaw's Halloween Spooktacular
October 31, 2023 20:00 - 1 hour - 59.2 MBMichael 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.missouri.edu/2021/fall-of-the-house-of-thurber/ To participate in Michael's Caption Scramble, You will ne...
Episode 130 - Marc Philippe Eskenazi
October 26, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 50.7 MBWriter. 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. You can listen to them at Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7rhIeNDOjvwhbLMoMGDpnz?...
Episode 129 - Barbara Smaller
October 19, 2023 18:00 - 1 hour - 71.1 MBOn 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 #867 (A Windsor in the Willows). Finalists for contest #869 (Large Mouth Boss). Current New Yorker contes...
Episode 128 - Ken Levine
October 12, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 75.5 MBEmmy 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 professional baseball teams. We talk a bit about his blog and highly rated podcast, Hollywood and Levi...
Episode 127 - Lawrence Wood
October 05, 2023 21:00 - 1 hour - 50.7 MBAll 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 happens when you stuff someone’s mouth with mash potatoes and stuff them into a barrel. Seriously tho...
Episode 126 - Dave Blazek Returns
September 27, 2023 23:00 - 1 hour - 67.4 MBOn 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 front of lions), Finalists for Contest #866 (the world at the bar) and the current Contest #868 (Mr Softie at the...
Episode 125 - Juan Astasio
September 20, 2023 22:00 - 1 hour - 71.2 MBOn 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 that you can purchase through his website: https://astasiototal.com You should order one, otherwis...
Episode 124 - Lynn Hsu
September 14, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 61.5 MBOn 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: lynnihsu.com And you can also check out more of her cartoons on Instagram by using her handle @loopyline ...
Episode 123 - José Arroyo
September 07, 2023 20:00 - 1 hour - 68.6 MBHumor 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 become a New Yorker cartoonist. He also lets us in on what he's currently up to and what he'd like to be d...
Episode 122 - Ed Himelblau Returns
August 30, 2023 23:00 - 1 hour - 44.1 MBThis 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 CartoonStock Caption Contest. You can learn more about Ed on his website www.himelblau.com The link to...
Episode 121 - Tom Toro
August 23, 2023 18:00 - 55 minutes - 38.4 MBThis 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 discussion of the week's contests and our favorite cartoons from this week's issue of the New Yorker. The contest discussion: The win...
Episode 120 - Michael Gerber
August 17, 2023 22:00 - 1 hour - 63.3 MBMichael 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 Record (which produced many renown cartoonists). He also wrote the Harry Potter parodies (Barry...
Episode 119 - Jessica Misener
August 09, 2023 04:00 - 44 minutes - 30.8 MBOn 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, “JOMO: Celebrate the Joy of Missing Out!” and “Things to Do Before You're 30”. You can purchase h...
Episode 118 - Zoe Si
August 03, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 64.2 MBOn 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 cartoonists! You can learn more about Zoe and see her cartoons and illustrations at: https://www.zo...
Episode 117 - Sara Lautman
July 26, 2023 22:00 - 1 hour - 61.8 MBOn 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 do the interview portion of the podcast). Sara also talks about her current project, A graphic novel...
Episode 116 - Alan Rozanski
July 20, 2023 21:00 - 1 hour - 62.4 MBOn 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 most of his goals, but is still chasing the elusive title of New Yorker Cartoonist. You can find a bit more about Al...
Episode 115 - Lawrence Wood
July 06, 2023 21:00 - 1 hour - 52.2 MBFor 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 some audio quality issues. We were able to clean it up so you can listen without wincing every ...
Episode 114 - Sam Marlow
June 30, 2023 01:00 - 1 hour - 60.8 MBOn 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 work at these links: http://www.blunderbussmag.com/.../ellis-rosen-and-sam.../ http://dollfacecomics....