Episode 7 - Paul Karasik

On this week’s episode we interview New Yorker Cartoonist Paul Karasik.  Paul opens the show discussing how he got into cartooning and developed his drawing style.  Then Paul talks about submitting to the New Yorker and getting accepted.  Then we move to the caption contest where Paul reveals his original caption and his take on the finalists.  Paul gives his insight on the change at the New Yorker from Cartoon Editor Bob Mankoff to Emma Allen.  Finally Paul gives his suggestions on how to craft a winning caption.  You can see all of the cartoons we discuss in this episode on our Instagram page @caption_contest_podcast • Instagram photos and videos