Rookie Podcast
1) The Good Kind of Magical Thinking, feat. Roxane Gay
This week Roxane Gay, author of the new memoir ‘Hunger,’ joins Rookie contributor Jenny Zhang for a conversation about bodies, ambition, and fighting loneliness through reading. Then, host Tavi Gevins...Show More
2) The Roadmap for Liberation, feat. Janet Mock
This week, host Tavi Gevinson talks to writer, podcast host and transgender rights activist Janet Mock at The Strand bookstore in New York City. Mock’s latest book ‘Surpassing Certainty: What My Twent...Show More
3) A Specific Sonic World, feat. Lorde
This week, host Tavi Gevinson talks to Ella Yelich-O’Connor, a.k.a. Lorde, in the second half of their conversation about her new album, ‘Melodrama.’ They discuss the house parties that inspired her n...Show More
4) Magic Lady, feat. Condola Rashad and St. Vincent
This week, host Tavi Gevinson talks to Tony-nominated actress Condola Rashad about the transience of stage acting, seeing all sides of a conflict, and her starring role in the new Broadway play 'A Dol...Show More
5) Just Love What You Love, feat. Lisa Hanawalt and Ilse Valfré
This week, host Tavi Gevinson talks to illustrator and co-host of the podcast Baby Geniuses Lisa Hanawalt about her role as production designer for the show 'BoJack Horseman,' discovering her drawing ...Show More
6) More of Myself, feat. Alia Shawkat
This week, host Tavi Gevinson talks to actress, painter, and producer Alia Shawkat about ‘Search Party,’ ‘Arrested Development,’ and her new film ‘Paint It Black.’ She also answers questions from list...Show More
7) The Split Second of Intuition, feat. George Saunders
This week, host Tavi Gevinson talks to author George Saunders about his writing process and latest book “Lincoln in the Bardo.” Rookie contributor Anne T. Donahue introduces a new Life Skill — how to ...Show More
8) Young People in Front, feat. Cecile Richards of Planned Parenthood
This week, host Tavi Gevinson talks to Planned Parenthood president Cecile Richards about the work they are doing and challenges they face under this new administration, what she was like as a young a...Show More
9) Protect Your Flame, feat. Durga Chew-Bose
This week, host Tavi Gevinson talks to author Durga Chew-Bose about her book “Too Much and Not the Mood,” writing with specificity, and tensions of identity. Rookie contributor Jamia Wilson brings us ...Show More
10) Sixteen Blue, feat. Winona Ryder and Ashley C. Ford
This week, host Tavi Gevinson talks to actress Winona Ryder about the music and books that inspired her growing up, getting her start in acting, and being bullied in school. Writer Ashley C. Ford answ...Show More