Joining us on the podcast this week are three of the top syndicated single panel cartoonists,  Mark Parisi (off the mark), Wayno (Bizarro) and Dave Blazek (Loose Parts). We have a great discussion with them about cartooning, the creative process, cartoon themes and what animals are funny. 

Mark and Dave each have a new book out. 
Mark's book, "The Truth About 5th Grade", was written with Kim Tomsic and is a very funny young readers book. You can order it here:
https://www.amazon.com/Truth-About-5th-Grade/dp/0063038714

Dave's book, "amusing thingies", is a compilation of his funniest cartoons from the last two years (in color) and if you order it from his website, he will sign and doodle in it!
https://www.loosepartscomic.com
   
If you want to listen to more of Mark, Dave and Wayno, check out these past podcasts:
#43 & 126 Dave Blazek
#48 Mark Parisi
#58 & 181 Wayno 

Our guests also join us for the contest discussion and our favorite cartoon from the current issue.

The winning entry for Contest #925 (Painting yourself into a Calder).

Finalists for Contest #927 (Business is for the birds).

Current Contest #929 (Two timing couple).


You can purchase original New Yorker cartoon art at Curated Cartoons:
https://www.curatedcartoons.com

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On part 2 of this week's episode, we talk with the great New Yorker cartoonist, William (Bill) Haefeli. Bill talks about how he got into cartooning, his process and his focus on social relationships in his cartoons. Bill explains his unique drawing style and its evolution. A great episode! 

Bill is featured in the recent book about New Yorker cartoonists, "At Wits End", by Alen Macweeney and Michael Maslin.
https://www.amazon.com/At-Wits-End-Cartoonists-Yorker/dp/0593581059

He is also mentioned in The Phil Witte and Rex Hesner book, "Funny Stuff: How Great Cartoonists Make Great Cartoons".
https://www.amazon.com/Funny-Stuff-Great.../dp/1633889807

You can see some of his cartoons (and buy the originals!) at Curated Cartoons:
https://www.curatedcartoons.com/collections/william-haefeli

On Part 1 of the episode, we discuss the current contests:

Winning captions for New Yorker contest #924 (Unemployed Droid).

Finalists for contest #926 (We're The Aristocarrots). 

Current New Yorker contest #928 (I phone, therefore I am). 


You can buy original New Yorker cartoon art at Curated Cartoons:
https://www.curatedcartoons.com

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For the last podcast of the year, Larry Wood joins us to talk about the contests (including the recent CartoonStock contest). We have some interesting discussions about using vulgarities in captions and the ethics of being able to submit more captions in the CartoonStock contest (paying another $5 to enter an additional 3 captions).

We discuss the winning entry for Contest #923 (Fuzzy Wuzzy had no heir).

Finalists for Contest #925 (En Plein Air-Conditioning).

Current Contest #927 (That's Mister Jonathan Livingston Seagull to you).

The CartoonStock contest (Cat Rap Fever).
https://www.cartoonstock.com/caption-contest/winners

We also talk about our favorite cartoons from the current issue.

Looking for something to spend your Christmas money on? We highly recommend Larry Wood's book, "Your Caption Has Been Selected: More Than Anyone Could Possibly Want to Know About The New Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest".
https://www.amazon.com/Your-Caption-Has-Been-Selected/dp/1250333407

Do you have even more Christmas money to spend? Then check out Curated Cartoons and buy some original New Yorker cartoon art:
https://www.curatedcartoons.com

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On this week's episode, Vin, Paul, Beth, Nicole and this year's best captioner, Mark Strout, review past and present contests from 2024 and choose our best and worst of the year.  We also talk with Mark about how he started entering the caption contests and his process for coming up with winning captions.

And of course, we discuss...  
The winning captions for New Yorker contest #922 (Rodent you invite them up?)  
Finalists for contest #924 (Do androids dream of spreadsheets?) 
Current New Yorker contest #926 (Stand-up Consommé.)

Happy Holidays to all and good luck with your captions!

Dig into the contest data at Victor Chongchua'a great website, WordsBelow:
https://wordsbelow.app

You can buy original New Yorker cartoon art at Curated Cartoons:
https://www.curatedcartoons.com

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On part 2 of this week's episode, we talk with New Yorker cartoonist, Adam Douglas Thompson. We talk with Adam about his background in the arts, painting and how he became a New Yorker cartoonist. We also talk about his cartoons, a bit about teaching art at Brooklyn College and the use of AI in creativity. 
You can find Adam's cartoons and paintings at his webpage:
http://www.adamdouglasthompson.com

Adam also mentions that his wife , Helen Phillips, has written several books. You can order her books from Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/stores/Helen-Phillips/author/B004LV1ZXA?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1733334765


On Part 1 of the episode, we discuss the current contests:

Winning captions for New Yorker contest #921 (Depart! The end is near!)

Finalists for contest #923 (My inner child disagrees with me, but it'll pass). 

Current New Yorker contest #925 (Art working on a work of art). 


You can buy original New Yorker cartoon art at Curated Cartoons:
https://www.curatedcartoons.com

Send us questions or comments to:  
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Larry Wood joins us to talk about the contests (including the recent CartoonStock contest). With the holidays coming up, we remind everyone that the best gift is the gift of laughter (has anyone ever noticed how close laughter is to slaughter? Try not to think about it too much).
You should buy yourself Larry Wood's book, "Your Caption Has Been Selected: More Than Anyone Could Possibly Want to Know About The New Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest". You can also buy it for someone close to you to help them understand why you are the way you are.
https://www.amazon.com/Your-Caption-Has-Been-Selected/dp/1250333407

Also check out Curated Cartoons! They're having a sale starting on Friday, November 29th (10%-25% off).
https://www.curatedcartoons.com

I would be completely remiss if I didn't also mention the Drew Dernavich/Nesja Press signed, limited edition letterpress prints.
https://www.nesjapress.com/shop/prints-and-broadsides/drew-dernavich-cartoons

We discuss the winning entry for Contest #920 (You think the turkey is dry? You should try the humor!)

Finalists for Contest #922 (Rats in your belfry.)

Current Contest #924 (I'm just looking for a data entry level position.)

We also talk about our favorite cartoons from the current issue and the latest CartoonStock contest.
https://www.cartoonstock.com/caption-contest/winners

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Wayno, the daily cartoonist for the Bizarro cartoon, returns to the podcast to talk about winning this year's Reuben Award for Best Panel Cartoon. We also delve into creativity, music, the Pittsburgh Steelers and scary fairy tales and nursery rhymes.

You can find Wayno's Bizarro cartoons here:
https://comicskingdom.com/bizarro

His Substack here:
https://waynocartoons.substack.com/

And the terrific Bizarro merchandise here:
https://shop.comicskingdom.com/collections/bizarro-collection

Wayno also joins us for the contest and favorite cartoons from the issue segment of the podcast.

Winning captions for New Yorker contest #919 (Self-driving horse).

Finalists for contest #921 (Cast your fate to the window seat). 

Current New Yorker contest #923 (Bearly-There Babydoll Teddies). 


The Drew Dernavich Therapist Letterpress print is available at Nesja Press:
https://www.nesjapress.com/shop/p/all-caps-letterpress-art-print

You can buy original New Yorker cartoon art at Curated Cartoons:
https://www.curatedcartoons.com

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On part 2 of this week's podcast we are joined by Humorist, Craig Baldo. Craig has been making people laugh for as long as he can remember. Stand up comedy, warming up audiences for Jon Stewart, Stephen Colbert, John Oliver and Jimmy Fallon, writing ad campaigns for Nike, Dos Equis, Wendy's and many others and he has collaborated with New Yorker cartoonists. 
We discuss humor, creativity, existential dread and the bar scene at the University of Delaware (circa 1990). The Two cartoonists Craig worked with were Harry Bliss and Corey Randolph. He's currently looking for another cartoonist to work with, so if you're interested, contact him through his website:
https://www.craigbaldo.com

On Part 1 of the episode, we discuss the current contests:

Winning captions for New Yorker contest #918 (Have you been Survieled?)

Finalists for contest #920 (I'll be your emcee tonight). 

Current New Yorker contest #922 (Rattica, Rattica, Rattica!). 

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.com

Send us questions or comments to:  
[email protected]

Due to our podcast recording day falling on Election Day, we decided not to have a guest. We also did our best not to talk about the election and almost made it to the end, but otherwise, it's all contest and cartoon talk!

We discuss the winning entry for Contest #917 (Beaver? I hardly know her).

Finalists for Contest #919 (A horse in a car? Don't be filly).

Current Contest #921 (TSA Prediction-Check).


You can purchase original New Yorker cartoon art from Curated Cartoons here:
https://www.curatedcartoons.com

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On part 2 of this week's podcast we are joined by Illustrator, Eric Drooker. Eric's art has appeared on 40 New Yorker covers (his most recent was on last week's Money Issue) and is in the permanent collection of the Whitney Museum, the Museum of Modern Art, the Brooklyn Museum, and the Library of Congress.

We talk with Eric about becoming an artist, His New Yorker covers, his City Trilogy and the role of art and creativity in the world today. The third volume in his City Trilogy, "Naked City" is now available. His books, New Yorker cover prints and original art can be found at his webpage:
http://www.drooker.com

Eric will be signing his books in San Francisco and Berkley in the next few days. You can find out more here:
https://www.booksigningcentral.com/2024/10/30/eric-drooker-naked-city-author-talk/

On Part 1 of the episode, we discuss the current contests:

Winning captions for New Yorker contest #916 (Always look on the bright side of Dave).

Finalists for contest #918 (Video killed the five star restaurants). 

Current New Yorker contest #920 (Dinner and a show). 

We also talk about our favorite cartoons from the current issue of the New Yorker.
(Paul wishes to apologize for the way he sounds on this episode. He fell into a well right before the podcast and due to contract disputes, Lassie was unable to save him.) 

You can buy original New Yorker cartoon art at Curated Cartoons:
https://www.curatedcartoons.com

Send us questions or comments to:  
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