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New Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest Podcast
Hosted by Vin Coca, Beth Lawler, Paul Nesja, Nicole Chrolavicius · EN
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.
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Episode 251 - Ellie Black
6d ago01:31:09Tap to summarizeEllie Black joins us on the podcast this week.Ellie started submitting to the New Yorker in 2017 and had their first cartoon published in 2019. Their latest cartoon was published in this week's issue!We talk with Ellie about being creative and funny, their cartoons and submitting to the New Yorker (the thrill of having a cartoon accepted and the agony of rejection!)Besides cartoons, Ellie publishes comics and has created a popular card game. Their comic, "Vampire Tears", can be found here:https://nif-shop.cartoonist.coop/products/vampire-tearsAnd their card game, "Someone Has Died" (currently out of stock, but soon to be republished!) can be found here:https://www.gatherroundgames.com/someonehasdiedYou can find Ellie's cartoons and more information on the comics and card game on their Instagram page here:https://www.instagram.com/efblack36/On Part 1 of the podcast, we discuss the current contests:Winning captions for New Yorker contest #987 (Cat Airball.)Finalists for contest #989 (Yabba Dabba Duplo!)Current New Yorker contest #991 (It's jeté flesh wound.)We also talk about our favorite cartoons from the current issue of the New Yorker.You can buy original New Yorker cartoon art at Curated Cartoons:https://www.curatedcartoons.comThe home for all things to do with cartoon caption contests:https://humororama.lolSend us questions or comments to: Cartooncaptioncontestpodcast@gmail.com
Transcribe →Episode 250 - Lawrence Wood
3w ago01:19:04Tap to summarizeLarry Wood joins us to help celebrate our 250th podcast!Nicole was not able to make it to the main podcast, so we recorded an additional one that we added to the beginning. The four co-hosts reminisce about some of their favorite podcasts and talk about how doing the podcast for the last five has affected them. Vin, Beth and Paul then join with Larry to talk about the contests and their favorite cartoons from the issue.We discuss the winning entry for Contest #986 (The only thing you need to sphere, is sphere itself)Finalists for Contest #988 (Card carrying Carnivour.)Current Contest #990 (Do you now how to drive a cluck?)Be sure to enter the latest CartoonStock Caption Contest with new rules! The more people who enter, the bigger the cash prize and you can buy more than three captions!https://www.cartoonstock.com/caption-contest/currentYou can order Larry's book, "Your Caption Has Been Selected: More Than Anyone Could Possibly Want to Know About The New Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest" here: https://www.amazon.com/Your-Caption-Has-Been-Selected/dp/1250333407/Victor Chongchua has a new website dedicated to cartoon caption contests. It has a leader board for the New Yorker Contest, a curated list of caption contests you can enter and his own before and after contest for cartoonists. You can find it here:https://humororama.lolYou can purchase original New Yorker cartoon art from Curated Cartoons here: https://www.curatedcartoons.comSend us questions or comments to: Cartooncaptioncontestpodcast@gmail.com
Transcribe →Episode 249 - Polly Lou Adams
4w ago01:30:31Tap to summarizePolly Lou Adams joins us on the podcast this week.Polly is a fairly new cartoonist and has had a number of cartoons printed in the New Yorker and many more featured as the Daily cartoon. We talk with Polly about being creative, her journey to becoming a New Yorker cartoonist, her cartoons and we touch on the subject of A.I. and the current market for cartoons.You can learn more about Polly at her Webpage:https://pollylouadams.comSubscribe to her SubStack:https://poopscoop.substack.comAnd check out her cartoons on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/pollylouadams/On Part 1 of the episode, we discuss the current contests:Winning captions for New Yorker contest #985 (Does a bear fife in the hood?)Finalists for contest #982 (Celestial kitty.)Current New Yorker contest #984 (One Million Legos B.C.)We also talk about our favorite cartoons from the current issue of the New Yorker.You can buy original New Yorker cartoon art at Curated Cartoons:https://www.curatedcartoons.comThe home for all things to do with cartoon caption contests:https://humororama.lolSend us questions or comments to: Cartooncaptioncontestpodcast@gmail.com
Transcribe →Episode 248 - Frank Cotham Returns
Apr 2201:08:32Tap to summarizeFrank Cotham returns to the podcast this week after a nearly five year absence. We catch up with Frank on what he's been up to (mostly cartooning and yard work) and have a nice leisurely chat with him about cartoons.Frank doesn't have a social media presence, but you can find his cartoons (over 1,000 of them!) at the Condé Nast Store. Be sure to buy a mug or print while you're looking! https://condenaststore.com/art/frank+cothamWe also talk about the new Yorker caption contests:Winning captions for contest #984 ("I'm making bunny tears behind your back.")Finalists for contest #986 (Sphere Factor.)Current New Yorker contest #988 (Flush eating shark.)You can buy original New Yorker cartoon art at Curated Cartoons:https://www.curatedcartoons.comThe home for all things to do with cartoon caption contests:https://humororama.lolSend us questions or comments to: Cartooncaptioncontestpodcast@gmail.com
Transcribe →Episode 247 - Tom Chitty Returns
Apr 1501:21:40Tap to summarizeTom Chitty returns to the podcast to talk about his upcoming book, "Nooks & Crannies of New York—from the Chronicles of Baron von Schoogenheimer". Tom's tome is a wonderfully whimsical compilation taken from the copious notes of Baron von Schoogenheimer during his stay in New York City. We learn about Cheese Pirates, Ghost League Baseball, Les Taxis du Savoir-Faire, Schneek's Hot Dogs and many more mysterious attractions from a bygone era (maybe they're still around and we're just not seeing them with our eyes glued to our phones).You can pre-order the book through Tom's KickStarter page here:https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/michaelgerber/nooks-and-crannies-of-new-yorkYou can read more about the book and Mr. Chitty himself, at these links:https://www.baronsguide.comhttps://www.instagram.com/baronsguidehttps://www.drawnbytom.comhttps://tomchitty.substack.comhttps://www.instagram.com/drawnbytom/We also talk about the new Yorker caption contests:Winning captions for contest #983 (Better lox next time with your bagel captions!)Finalists for contest #985 (Fuzzy Wuzzy had no flair.)Current New Yorker contest #987 (A cat 'n tonic highball, no chasers.)You can buy original New Yorker cartoon art at Curated Cartoons:https://www.curatedcartoons.comThe home for all things to do with cartoon caption contests:https://humororama.lolSend us questions or comments to: Cartooncaptioncontestpodcast@gmail.com
Transcribe →Episode 246 - Joel Mishon
Apr 801:20:34Tap to summarizeJoel Mishon, cartoonist and Co-founder of CartoonStock, joins us on the podcast this week. We had a great time talking with Joel about his career as a cartoonist and administrator of cartoons at CartoonStock. We discuss the attributes a good caption should have and why some captions get picked over other captions. Some great insights into the world of Cartoon Caption Contest captioning!You can license cartoons at CartoonStock here (and enter the contest!):https://www.cartoonstock.comOn Part 1 of the episode, we discuss the current contests:Winning captions for New Yorker contest #982 (The penguin is mightier than the C-Train.)Finalists for contest #984 (A picture is worth a thousand jelly beans.)Current New Yorker contest #986 (Planet Fitness.)We also talk about our favorite cartoons from the current issue of the New Yorker.You can buy original New Yorker cartoon art at Curated Cartoons:https://www.curatedcartoons.comThe home for all things to do with cartoon caption contests:https://humororama.lolSend us questions or comments to: Cartooncaptioncontestpodcast@gmail.com
Transcribe →Episode 245 - Wayne Kline
Apr 101:05:46Tap to summarizeComedy writer and captioneer extraordinaire, Wayne Kline, joins us on the podcast this week to talk about his career as a TV comedy writer ("Good Times", "Married With Children", Jay Leno, David Letterman and many others) and his captioneering. A shoutout to Tom Chitty on his Kickstarter for his new book, "Nooks and Crannies of New York: From the Chronicles of Baron von Shoogenheimer"!You can find more information on the book and contribute to the Kickstarter here:https://www.baronsguide.comWe discuss the winning entry for Contest #981 (Cat with a hot waxed aloof.)Finalists for Contest #983 (Bagel immersion therapy.)Current Contest #985 (Barney Bear Fife)The Bambi Meets Godzilla cartoon that Paul mentions in the podcast:https://youtu.be/5R-rbzcEM8AOriginal New Yorker cartoon artwork can be found at:https://www.curatedcartoons.comThe home for all things to do with cartoon caption contests:https://humororama.lolSend questions or comments to: Cartooncaptioncontestpodcast@gmail.com
Transcribe →Episode 244 - Jake Goldwasser
Mar 2501:27:21Tap to summarizeJake Goldwasser joins us on the podcast this week.Jake is a cartoonist, poet, translator and high school English teacher.He's had a number of cartoons (and Shouts & Murmurs) published in the New Yorker and other publications. We talk with him about his career, cartoon process, poetry and why we had to read The Great Gatsby in high school.You can find more about Jake at his website:https://jake-goldwasser.comAnd his cartoons on his instagram page:https://www.instagram.com/jakegoldwasser/On Part 1 of the episode, we discuss the current contests:Winning captions for New Yorker contest #980 (Mic reign drop.)Finalists for contest #982 (The penguins of March.)Current New Yorker contest #984 (Plein Hare painting.)We also talk about our favorite cartoons from the current issue of the New Yorker.You can buy original New Yorker cartoon art at Curated Cartoons:https://www.curatedcartoons.comSend us questions or comments to: Cartooncaptioncontestpodcast@gmail.com
Transcribe →Episode 243 - Original Recipe
Mar 1800:31:35Tap to summarizeA short podcast this week with just the original podcast recipe of Vin, Beth and Paul talking about the contests and their favorite cartoons from the current week's issue of the New Yorker (we'll get back into regular guests again next week).Vin lets the cat out of the bag with the podcast doing a roadtrip to Toronto. We'll be meeting up in Nicole's hometown at the end of May to celebrate doing the podcast for 5 years (yeah, I can't believe we've been doing this for five years). We're not sure if we'll get a podcast out of it (the last time we got together to do an in-person podcast, it didn't go so well). We'll see what happens.We discuss the winning entry for Contest #979 (Hindenbuick.)Finalists for Contest #981 (Cat mon dieu.)Current Contest #983 (Poppy issues.)The Nesja Press collaboration with Drew Dernavich "Bagel Story" letterpress print is available for purchase here:https://www.nesjapress.com/shop/p/bagel-story-letterpress-printOriginal New Yorker cartoon artwork can be found at:https://www.curatedcartoons.comSend questions or comments to: Cartooncaptioncontestpodcast@gmail.com
Transcribe →Episode 242 - Lawrence Wood
Mar 1101:06:34Tap to summarizeLarry Wood joins us for our monthly discussion about the CartoonStock contest. He hints at some changes to the contest that will be announced in the next month. We have our usual discussion about the New Yorker contest (Paul admits he was wrong about there being Position Bias!) and we talk about our favorite cartoons from the current issue of the New Yorker.We discuss the winning entry for Contest #978 (There's a buoy here to see you.)Finalists for Contest #980 (Majesty Carpet Ride.)Current Contest #982 (Welcome to New Awk City.)You can order Larry's book, "Your Caption Has Been Selected: More Than Anyone Could Possibly Want to Know About The New Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest" here: https://www.amazon.com/Your-Caption-Has-Been-Selected/dp/1250333407/Victor Chongchua has a new website dedicated to cartoon caption contests. It has a leader board for the New Yorker Contest, a curated list of caption contests you can enter and his own before and after contest for cartoonists. You can find it here:https://humororama.lolYou can purchase original New Yorker cartoon art from Curated Cartoons here: https://www.curatedcartoons.comSend us questions or comments to: Cartooncaptioncontestpodcast@gmail.com
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