Episode 252 - Jim Benton

Larry Wood joins us this week to talk about the contests and cartoons from the current issue of the New Yorker.We go over the New Yorker contests without much disagreement, but the podcast gang does have some issues with how the CartoonStock caption judging went. We were all quite happy though to see that the prize pot came close to the previous set amount of $1,000. Keep playing and ask your friends and relatives to play as well. We discuss the winning entry for Contest #989 (You do have a Lego to stand on.)Finalists for Contest #991 (That's a big gambol.)Current Contest #990 (Pigs in a banquet.)Be sure to enter the latest CartoonStock Caption Contest with the 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 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:  [email protected]

Episode 252 - Jim BentonJim Benton joins us on the podcast this week.Jim is a renown illustrator and children's book writer. He created "IT'S HAPPY BUNNY" which has generated three-quarters of a billion dollars in product sales. He has written over 40 books including these series: "DEAR DUMB DiARY,", "Franny K. Stein" and "CATWAD".Jim is also an accomplished cartoonist and has several cartoon compilations. The New Yorker has published one of his cartoons, so on top of everything else, he's also a New Yorker cartoonist!You can learn more about Jim at his website (and also order his books and other fun stuff!):https://www.jimbenton.comYou can also check out his cartoons on his instagram page:https://www.instagram.com/jimbentonshots/On Part 1 of the episode, we discuss the current contests:Winning captions for New Yorker contest #988 (Shark Tells.)Finalists for contest #990 (Squawk Crossing.)Current New Yorker contest #992 (Lab Trial Marriage.)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:  [email protected]

Ellie 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:  [email protected]

Larry 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:  [email protected]

Polly 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:  [email protected]

Frank 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:  [email protected]

Tom 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:  [email protected]

Joel 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:  [email protected]

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. 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:  [email protected]

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 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:  [email protected]