Kate Isenberg Joins us on the podcast this week.Kate is a New Yorker cartoonist, illustrator, animator and musician, but mostly she is a story teller. Along with the New Yorker, Kate's cartoons have appeared in The New Republic, Alta Journal, Air Mail, and Narrative. We talk with Kate about her background and journey to becoming a New Yorker cartoonist and her cartoons that have been in the New Yorker and CartoonStock caption contests. We also talk a bit about the value of being a creative person. You can find more about Kate at her website here:https://www.kateisenberg.comAnd follow her on Instagram here:https://www.instagram.com/thekateisenberg/On Part 1 of the episode, we discuss the current contests:Winning captions for New Yorker contest #968 (Global puppidemic.)Finalists for contest #970 (Booked for murder.)Current New Yorker contest #972 (Oh Godzilla.)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

Kyle Bravo returns to the podcast to talk about what he's been up to since we last talked with him. He's had a couple more cartoons in the New Yorker and a number of cartoons in the Daily. He's also had cartoons in the Wall St Journal, Sat Eve Post, Antigravity, Air Mail, Alta, Private Eye, The Oldie, Woman's World, Weekly Humorist and other publications.We also talk about what makes a good cartoon and caption and he also joins us as we discuss  New Yorker Caption Contests and our favorite cartoons from the current issue.We talk about the winners for contest #967 (We'll always Have Paris of animals).Finalists for Contest #969 (Plenty of nothing). And the current Contest #971 (We get stumped).  You can Buy Kyle's books at his Etsy shop:https://www.etsy.com/shop/KyleBravoThingsSubscribe to his SubStack:https://kbravo.substack.comOr his Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/c/kylebravo/postsAnd check out his cartoons on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/kyle_bravo_You can buy original New Yorker cartoon art at Curated Cartoons:https://www.curatedcartoons.comSend us questions or comments to : Cartooncaptioncontestpodcast@gmail.com

Scott Green joins us on the podcast this week.Scott was the winner of contest #962 (Octopus Pilot) and heard us on the podcast talking about it. He contacted us to see if we’d have him on to discuss the caption and his unique way of coming up with captions (it was his first time entering the contest, so  his method seems to work!)Scott is also an accomplished magician (he has appeared on Penn & Teller’s Fool Us), comedian and a frequent game show contestant. We talk about all this and more!You can check out Scott’s website here:https://www.scottgreenmagic.comSee his Penn & Teller appearance here:https://www.youtube.com/@ScottGreenMagicBuy his book, "Excellence in Family Magic", here:https://www.amazon.com/Excellence-Family.../dp/1548665223And see a couple of game show appearances here:https://www.youtube.com/playlist...Scott also joins us to discuss the current contests:Winning captions for New Yorker contest #966 (I'm paranoid because everybody knows my name)Finalists for contest #968 (Teacher's pets)Current New Yorker contest #970 (Dewey Dismal System)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

Larry Wood, the all time New Yorker cartoon caption contest winner, author and CartoonStock caption contest judge, joins us again to talk about the current New Yorker contests, our favorite cartoons from this week’s issue of the New Yorker and the latest CartoonStock contest. A great discussion of the contests this week. Our thoughts on the captions for the New Yorker contest that did not use crowdsource voting (Vin found something nice to say about one of the captions!) We also discuss the CartoonStock contest and have a discussion about the subject of the current one open for captions.Larry mentions a Pat Byrnes cartoon, but couldn't quite remember the caption. The caption is: "We will now observe a moment of silencing critics of gun violence."We discuss the winning entry for Contest #965 (Television Dead Air.)Finalists for Contest #967 (Raters of the Lost Ark.)Current Contest #969 (Feeling a bit Hornie.)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/You can purchase original New Yorker cartoon art from Curated Cartoons here: https://www.curatedcartoons.comSend us questions or comments to:  Cartooncaptioncontestpodcast@gmail.com

This week on the podcast, we welcome back Ed Himelblau. Ed fills us in on what he's been up to since we last had him on. Turns out he moved from California to Wisconsin. The high point of the move was driving cross country in a Prius with two cats (everyone survived!)He also joins us as we discuss  New Yorker Caption Contest winners for his cartoon in contest #964 (Bears in the outfield).Finalists for Contest #966 (Let's go, Let's go, Freudian Quip). And the current Contest #968 (Every Good Boy Deserves Fetching).  We also choose our favorite cartoons from the current issue.You can learn more about Ed on his website. Be sure to sign up for his newsletter!www.himelblau.comYou can buy original New Yorker cartoon art at Curated Cartoons:https://www.curatedcartoons.comHere's the link to the Words Below app:https://wordsbelow.appSend us questions or comments to : Cartooncaptioncontestpodcast@gmail.com

Artist, illustrator and cartoonist, Anjali Chandrashekar joins us on the second half of the podcast this week. Anjali had her first New Yorker cartoon published in the June 20, 2022 issue. She is also an accomplished artist and would love to have one of her illustrations on the cover of the New Yorker. We talk with her about being creative and her journey to becoming a New Yorker cartoonist.You can find Anjali's website here:https://anjalic.comAnd follow her on Instagram here:https://www.instagram.com/anjalichandrashekar/On Part 1 of the episode, we discuss the current contests:Winning captions for New Yorker contest #963 (Seriously funny business)Finalists for contest #965 (Date fright TV)Current New Yorker contest #967 (Noah's Arktic.)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

Cartoonist and comedian, Greg Nussbaum joins us on the second half of the podcast this week. Greg is a fairly new cartoonist, his first cartoon in the New Yorker was in the Dec. 2, 2024 issue. Since then, he has had one other cartoon and a Daily published.Greg is also a standup comedian. You can see him performing around Brooklyn and Manhattan. We talk about his "baby raised by firetrucks" routine during the podcast and if you want to see the image we talk about, you can find it on the podcast facebook page:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100075679507023You can check out his growth as a cartoonist on his instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/gegnussbaum/You can also buy some of his merch (with prints coming soon) at:https://geg.threadless.com There was a problem with Greg's audio initially, but we got it cleaned up by the 13 minute mark.On Part 1 of the episode, we discuss the current contests:Winning captions for New Yorker contest #962 (Tentacly, I'm the pilot)Finalists for contest #964 (Bearly caught out)Current New Yorker contest #966 (What is the root, root, root cause?)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.comDig deep into the New Yorker cartoon caption contest data at:https://wordsbelow.app Send us questions or comments to:  Cartooncaptioncontestpodcast@gmail.com

Larry Wood, the all time New Yorker cartoon caption contest winner, author and CartoonStock caption contest judge, joins us again to talk about the current New Yorker contests, our favorite cartoons from this week’s issue of the New Yorker and the latest CartoonStock contest. A lively discussion of the contests this week! Humor is definitely subjective as the hosts and Larry talk about what they liked and disliked about the caption choices for each of the contests. Some good arguments and good laughs!We also congratulate our own Nicole for being a finalist in contest #963!We discuss the winning entry for Contest #961 (You gotta be lugnuts to live here!)Finalists for Contest #963 (Funny Business.)Current Contest #965 (X-ray television.)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/You can purchase original New Yorker cartoon art from Curated Cartoons here: https://www.curatedcartoons.comSend us questions or comments to:  Cartooncaptioncontestpodcast@gmail.com

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, AI and the logistics of maintaining a cartoon database. It is also noted that Bob has great hair.The new CartoonStock Caption Contest starts next week. Enter here for your chance to win up to $500!https://www.cartoonstock.com/caption-contest/currentOn Part 1 of the episode, we discuss the current contests:Winning captions for New Yorker contest #960 (Eggshellent form).Finalists for contest #962 (The cabin is octopied). Current New Yorker contest #964 (It's Grrrrld Series time). 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

Cartoonist, Isaiah Legette joins us on the second half of the podcast this week. Isaiah is a fairly new cartoonist and has been published in the New Yorker, The Wall Street Journal, The Weekly Humorist and other publications. We talk with him about how he got into cartooning, his process and some of our favorite cartoons of his. You can find Isaiah's cartoons (and paintings) on these social media sites:https://www.instagram.com/isaleget/https://www.facebook.com/isaiah.legette.79https://x.com/IsaiahLegetteVin had some computer issues for this podcast, we apologize for his sound quality.On Part 1 of the episode, we discuss the current contests:Winning captions for New Yorker contest #959 (Coffee Mounds).Finalists for contest #961 (Squirrelly Morning Rent).Current New Yorker contest #963 (Secretarial Fool). 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.comDig deep into the New Yorker cartoon caption contest data at:https://wordsbelow.app Send us questions or comments to:  Cartooncaptioncontestpodcast@gmail.com

Cartoonist, David Gomberg joins us on the second half of the podcast this week. David Started creating cartoons in 2019. In 2021, he started getting them published in Air Mail Weekly, Narrative Magazine, Wall Street Journal, The London Times, Alta Journal, American Bystander and Woman's World. The New Yorker has been elusive, but we think he'll get in there in the near future.You can learn more about David at his website:https://www.david-gomberg.comDavid's cartoons have also appeared in the cartoon compilation, "HOLD THAT THOUGHT". https://www.amazon.com/Hold-That-Thought-Cartoonists-Worlds-ebook/dp/B0CWW557X6/He can be found on Instagram at:https://www.instagram.com/davidgomberg/ And you can find his Etsy shop for his woodwork creations here:https://www.etsy.com/shop/DavidGombergDesignDavid also mentions attending Hilary Price's cartoon workshop. You can check it out here:https://www.cartoonstudies.org/tag/hilary-price/On Part 1 of the episode, we discuss the current contests:Winning captions for New Yorker contest #958 (Musical Chairs Safety Dance).Finalists for contest #960 (Soufflé climber).Current New Yorker contest #962 (Octopilot). 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

Kaamran Hafeez joins us for a second time on this week's podcast.Kaamran has been a New Yorker cartoonist since 2010. He has recently published a book, "The Best of Hafeez: 60 Cartoons with Anecdotes", a very funny and informative compilation of his favorite cartoons. We talk about his book as well as other aspects of his career in cartooning.You can buy his latest book (as well as his previous book, "You Only Need One Yes") here:https://www.amazon.com/Best-Hafeez-60.../dp/B0FLVSYT2MThe videos Kaamran mentions of his drawing process can be found at his website:https://kaamranhafeez.com/videos/The ‘Famous Artist Cartoon Course’ that Kaamran mentions is now in the public domain and can be found on-line. Here's one of the websites that hosts it:https://draw.love-ink-llc.comOn Part 1 of the episode, we discuss the current contests:Winning captions for New Yorker contest #957 (Holy Big Mac, Carol.)Finalists for contest #959 (Java Janga.) Current New Yorker contest #961 (Home Squeak Home.) We also talk about our favorite cartoons from the current issue of the New Yorker and the winners of the current CartoonStock contest.You can buy original New Yorker cartoon art at Curated Cartoons:https://www.curatedcartoons.comSend us questions or comments to:  Cartooncaptioncontestpodcast@gmail.com

Matt Diffee joins us for a second time on this week's podcast.Matt had been a New Yorker cartoonist until recently, when he decided to try his hand at creating children's books. His first book, "Zip Zap Wickety Wack", will be available on September 30th. We talk with Matt about the process of creating and publishing a Children's book. We also touch on his Rejection Collection cartoon books and the reluctance of creating controversial cartoons in today's world.You can learn more about Matt's book on his Instagram page:https://www.instagram.com/mattdiffee/You can order his book here (and get it signed with a free art print!):https://www.skylightbooks.com/matthewdiffeeAnd then send your receipt here for a chance at winning a hand lettered print (you can use a receipt from any retailer that sells the book):https://forms.walkerbooksgroup.com/view.php?id=10940You can also learn more about Matt at his website:https://www.matthewdiffee.comOn Part 1 of the episode, we discuss the current contests:Winning captions for New Yorker contest #956 (Do you know how to drive a drumstick?)Finalists for contest #958 (No man is a Coney Island.) Current New Yorker contest #960 (Local Yokel.) 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

Tom Toro returns to the podcast for a fourth time this week.We talk with Tom about the publication of his cartoon book, "And to Think We Started as a Book Club . . .", a curated selection of his best cartoons from over the last 15 years. We also talk about his New Yorker cover he did last November (he neglected to mention that he has also done the cover for the next American Bystander. A great humor magazine that you should be reading).Trigger warning, there is a higher percentage of bad puns in this episode, proceed with caution. Pre-order Tom's book here:https://www.amazon.com/Think-We-Started-Book-Club/dp/B0DV4N65GRYou can find Tom's website here:https://tomtoro.comAnd subscribe to his Substack, Undiscovered Masterpieces, here:https://substack.com/profile/61701874-tom-toroTom also joins us for the contest discussions and our favorite cartoons from the current issue of the New Yorker. The winning caption for New Yorker contest #955 (Rat-astrophe).  Finalists for contest #957 (The search for the Holy Grill). Current New Yorker contest #959 (Coffee Clutch). You can buy original New Yorker cartoon art at Curated Cartoons:https://www.curatedcartoons.comSend us questions or comments to:  Cartooncaptioncontestpodcast@gmail.com

Larry Wood, the all time New Yorker cartoon caption contest winner, author and CartoonStock caption contest judge, joins us again to talk about the current New Yorker contests, our favorite cartoons from this week’s issue of the New Yorker and the latest CartoonStock contest. We have some great discussions on what we think makes good (or bad) captions and why we dislike certain kinds of captions. It turns out it difficult to determine a funniest caption when no one can agree on what's funny.We discuss the winning entry for Contest #954 (The lifeguard from the black lagoon.)Finalists for Contest #956 (Tail feather gating.)Current Contest #958 (AAA meeting.)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/You can purchase original New Yorker cartoon art from Curated Cartoons here: https://www.curatedcartoons.comSend us questions or comments to:  Cartooncaptioncontestpodcast@gmail.com

On part 2 of this week's podcast we are joined by Illustrator, John Cuneo. John's art has appeared in many publications, including The New Yorker, Esquire, Sports Illustrated and The Atlantic Monthly.We talk with John about his background, his distinctive drawing style, New Yorker covers and much more!You can learn more about John and see his New Yorker covers and other illustrations at his website:https://johncuneo.comAnd you can order his books here:https://www.fantagraphics.com/collections/john-cuneoOn Part 1 of the episode, we discuss the current contests:Winning captions for New Yorker contest #953 (Into the Lion's dentures).Finalists for contest #955 (Row(dent) Housing). Current New Yorker contest #957 (Blessed are the Cheeseburgers). 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

Paul Noth returns to the podcast this week.We talk with Paul about winning this year's Thurber Prize for American Humor, his new Substack, "Noth Things" and his upcoming book project that collects almost 200 of his best cartoons (including dozens of new ones)!  You can find Paul's website here:https://www.paulnoth.comAnd subscribe to Noth Things at:https://substack.com/@paulnoth(Paul says there will be a caption contest starting soon there!)Paul also joins us for the contest discussions and our favorite cartoons from the current issue of the New Yorker. The winning caption for New Yorker contest #952 (Crashing the dinner party).  Finalists for contest #954 (I'm a gill watcher). Current New Yorker contest #956 (Surely you JOUST™). You can buy original New Yorker cartoon art at Curated Cartoons:https://www.curatedcartoons.comSend us questions or comments to:  Cartooncaptioncontestpodcast@gmail.com

Cartoonist, Rose Anne Prevec joins us on the second half of the podcast this week. Rose Anne has been creating cartoons since she was young, but has only recently been having them published, most notably in Airmail, Alta Journal, Narrative, Reader’s Digest, The Wall Street Journal and the Weekly Humorist. The New Yorker has been elusive, but we think she'll get in there in the near future.You can find her cartoons at her website:https://www.groundhoghill.caRose Anne also has a book of her cartoons, "CHUCKLINGS" and has also appeared in the cartoon compilation, "HOLD THAT THOUGHT". Both can be found here:https://www.groundhoghill.ca/chucklingsShe can be found on facebook at:https://www.facebook.com/groundhoghill/aboutAnd on Instagram at:https://www.instagram.com/groundhog_hill/ Rose Anne also mentions attending Amy Kurzweil's cartooning class. You can check it out here:https://amykurzweil.com/classes-and-public-engagement/On Part 1 of the episode, we discuss the current contests:Winning captions for New Yorker contest #951 (Dante's nine channels of hell).Finalists for contest #953 (Safari, so good).Current New Yorker contest #955 (Stooped, stooped rat creatures). 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

Emmy Award winning writer and cartoonist, Ken Levine returns to the podcast this week. Ken has been a writer for MASH, Cheers, Frasier, Wings. The Simpsons and many more TV shows.Ken has the most recent cartoon in the CartoonStock Caption Contest and we talk with him about his cartoon and his reaction to the winning captions. He also joins us for the New Yorker contests and favorite cartoons from the current issue. Ken also has a reading for his play, "Back To The Drawing Board", on August 24th in Los Angeles at the Westchester Playhouse. if you'd like tickets, you can contact Ken at bossjock@roadrunner.com.https://kentwoodplayers.org/directions.aspxLarry Wood also joins us on podcast this week.You can find Ken's blog here:http://kenlevine.blogspot.comKen has also written several books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Ken-Levine/author/B001KDZ1PU?ref=ap_rdr New Yorker contests this week:The winning caption for New Yorker contest #950 (Who wore it furter?) Finalists for contest #952 (Should we tip 20% or all the way over?)Current New Yorker contest #954 (Beacher Creature Feature). You can buy original New Yorker cartoon art at Curated Cartoons:https://www.curatedcartoons.comSend us questions or comments to:  Cartooncaptioncontestpodcast@gmail.com

Cartoonist Harry Bliss joins us on the second half of the podcast this week. Harry has been contributing to the New Yorker since 1998, first as a cover artist and also as a cartoonist. He has recently collaborated with Steve Martin in a series of cartoons that have been collected in the book, "A Wealth of Pigeons". Harry also illustrated Steve's book, "Number One Is Walking: My Life in the Movies and Other Diversions", about Steve's career in the movies.Harry has recently had his memoir published as a graphic novel, "You Can Never Die: A Graphic Memoir".You can find more about Harry Bliss at his website:https://store.harrybliss.comYou can find his daily cartoon, "Bliss", at GoComics:https://www.gocomics.com/blissAnd you can order Harry's books here:https://www.amazon.com/stores/Harry-Bliss/author/B000APP8SE  On Part 1 of the episode, we discuss the current contests:Winning captions for New Yorker contest #949 (Overboard Meeting).Finalists for contest #951 (Channel Suffering in Hell).Current New Yorker contest #953 (Clarence, the Floss-ed Lion). 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