• Episode 13: Jim Borgman, Pulitzer Prize Winning Cartoonist

  • May 28 2024
  • Length: 43 mins
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Episode 13: Jim Borgman, Pulitzer Prize Winning Cartoonist

  • Summary

  • Jim Borgman, a Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial cartoonist and creator of the cartoon strip Zits, joins the podcast to discuss his love for the Cincinnati Reds. Growing up in Cincinnati in the 1950s and 60s, Borgman was immersed in Reds fandom from a young age. He recalls listening to games on the radio with his dad and going to Crosley Field for the first time. Borgman also discusses his favorite Reds player, Jim Maloney. Next, Jim details his career as a cartoonist, including his political and sports cartoons. He discusses his experiences as a cartoonist in Cincinnati and his love for the city and its sports teams. He talks about how his cartoons about everyday life in Cincinnati resonated with people and made a connection with them.
    Jim also shares stories about his interactions with athletes and his collection of baseball cards. The conversation highlights the strong bond between Cincinnati and its sports teams, as well as the passion and pride of the city's residents.

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