On part 2 of this week's episode, we interview Cartoonist/Screenwriter/Director, Maddie Dai. Maddie talks with us about her career as a cartoonist and becoming a screenwriter and director. 
She wrote the screenplay for the movie, "We Were Dangerous" which is being produced by Piki Films (Jojo Rabbit & Hunt For The Wilderpeople) and will be out in August.
You can see a trailer for it here:
https://youtu.be/R0mRPMX-WCc?si=legg1Ebc_Kk2jwoP

Maddie also wrote and directed the short film, "Ministry of Jingle". You can see the trailer for it here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KXjtQeLDcRM 

You can find more about Maddie (and see her cartoons) at her website:
http://www.maddie-dai.com


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

Winning captions for New Yorker contest #898 (Can I talk to you a moment about a rope and lifesaver?). 

Finalists for contest #900 (Let a simian be your umbrella). 

Current New Yorker contest #902 (A small step can lead to a life changing experience). 

Send us questions or comments to:  
Cartooncaptioncontestpodcast@gmail.com

Send your contest complaints or suggestions to:
support@newyorker.com.