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 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-sceneOn Part 1 of the episode, we discuss the changes for ranking captions and the current contests:Winning captions for New York...

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 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 bo...

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-1You can also subscribe to his newsletter, The Bob, here:htt...

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=8-2We...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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:...

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...

On 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...

On 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...

On 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...