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New Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest Podcast

Vin Coca, Beth Lawler, Paul Nesja, Nicole Chrolavicius
Cartooning
New Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest
Humor
New Yorker Caption Contest
Art
New Yorker
Comedy
The New Yorker
Illustration
Jenny Kroik
Screenwriting
Mental Health
Cartoonists
Art Education
New Yorker Cartoons
Arts
Captions and Humor
Graphic Design
Cartoons
Cartoon Stock

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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Comedy 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. 

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Jake 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... more

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A 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 let... more

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Larry 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... more

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Recent Guests

Carol Lasky
Collaborative cartoonist and winner of multiple contests.
The New Yorker
Episode: pisode 240 - Lynn Hsu & Carol Lasky
Lynn Hsu
Cartoonist known for her contributions to The New Yorker.
The New Yorker
Episode: pisode 240 - Lynn Hsu & Carol Lasky
Rich North
New Yorker cartoonist and former advertising art director
The New Yorker
Episode: Episode 238 - Rich North
Katherine Bettis
A new cartoonist whose work appears in various publications including The New Yorker.
The New Yorker, Airmail, Woman's World, The Weekly Humorist
Episode: Episode 235 - Katherine Bettis
Kate Isenberg
New Yorker cartoonist and winner of contest 968
The New Yorker
Episode: Episode 230 - Kate Isenberg
Kyle Bravo
Cartoonist and art teacher, previously appeared on the podcast two years ago
The New Yorker, Wall Street Journal
Episode: Episode 229 - Kyle Bravo Returns
Scott Green
Professional magician and winner of the New Yorker Caption Contest
Own business
Episode: Episode 228 - Scott Green
Ed Himmelblau
A returning guest and cartoonist
Episode: Episode 226 - Ed Himelblau Returns Again
Anjali Chandrashekar
New Yorker cartoonist
New Yorker Magazine
Episode: Episode 225 - Anjali Chandrashekar

Hosts

Ben Koka
Co-host and contributor, involved in various podcast discussions and interviews.
Paul Nesja
Frequent co-host with a focus on engaging humor and insightful commentary.
Beth Lawler
Co-host providing humorous insights and facilitating guest discussions.
Vin Koka
Co-host bringing a distinct perspective and humor to the show.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 51 ratings
  • Your guest saves this episode!

    This podcast is painful to listen to and follow but this one is saved by your guest John Cuneo!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Scrib10
    United States4 months ago
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    Apple Podcasts
    5
    panthera.onca
    United States3 years ago
  • Perfect Podcast for Serial Captionists

    These guys are my new caption therapists! Love their witty discussion and opinions. I share my weekly New Yorker Cartoon Caption submissions on Insta @NEWYORKERCARTOONCONTEST by Winifred. The scientist working on a problem addressing someone entering the room. ‘I just figured out how to kill time.’

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Michaell scottt
    United States3 years ago
  • Entertaining

    I just finished listening to all episodes. What a great comic relief from the grind of everyday life. The podcast is a wealth of information about cartoon captioning. Although using exclamation marks aren’t so common in winning captions, it’s very much warranted here. This podcast is great! It’s VERY informative and not just about cartoon caption contests. More than once you’ll think, wow, I didn’t know that. Next, you’ll be laughing out loud, while driving to work—a great distraction fro... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    panthera.onca
    United States3 years ago
  • Enjoyable banter … but images aren’t described!

    It’d be the best podcast ever if they’d remember that we can’t see the pictures; so they need to spend 5 seconds describing each drawing or it’s babble without context :( .

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Wwtttt1
    United States3 years ago

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Some feedback points out the lack of visual context when discussing cartoons, suggesting improvements could enhance the experience.
Listeners appreciate the podcast's humor and insightful observations on cartoon captioning.
The banter among hosts and guests is often cited as a highlight, making the show entertaining and engaging.

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Episode 238 - Rich North
Q: Did you participate in the New Yorker Caption Contest before becoming a cartoonist?
Yes, I submitted captions frequently and was a finalist once before I started working as a cartoonist for the New Yorker.
Episode 238 - Rich North
Q: What do you think influences your style of humor?
My family's dark sense of humor, particularly from my dad and brothers, has influenced my own comedic approach.
Episode 238 - Rich North
Q: What was your background before you got into cartooning?
I grew up in Detroit and was pretty aimless but eventually ended up in college due to my mother's efforts. I worked in advertising as an art director before moving to cartooning.
Episode 235 - Katherine Bettis
Q: What inspired you to pursue cartooning?
Katherine mentions that she had ideas for a graphic memoir that shifted toward humor and short funny cartoons.
Episode 226 - Ed Himelblau Returns Again
Q: What are your thoughts on the latest captions in the contest?
I've enjoyed seeing the creativity and found the recent captions very strong.

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Content typically revolves around engaging discussions surrounding the New Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest, a weekly feature where listeners and participants analyze recent cartoon captions and share insights on their effectiveness. The dialogue includes lively critiques of individual submissions, humorous anecdotes from hosts and guests, and reflections on the art of cartooning. The episodes often feature interviews with both established and emerging cartoonists, providing a platform for them to discuss their creative processes, experiences in the industry, and insights into humor and artistry. This podcast uniquely blends critique, humor, and storytelling, making it attractive to cartoon enthusiasts and those interested in the dynamics of ... more

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