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 Gevinson gets her tarot cards read by author of ‘M

The Roadmap for Liberation, feat. Janet Mock

Jun 20th, 2017 55m 30s

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 Twenties Taught Me’ is a memoir tracing her path

A Specific Sonic World, feat. Lorde

Jun 13th, 2017 59m 1s

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 new sound, what Ella was listening to when wr

Magic Lady, feat. Condola Rashad and St. Vincent

Jun 6th, 2017 43m 7s

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 Doll's House, Part 2.'Plus, St. Vincent answer

Just Love What You Love, feat. Lisa Hanawalt and Ilse Valfré

May 30th, 2017 54m 13s

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 style, and embracing childhood passions.Plu

More of Myself, feat. Alia Shawkat

May 23rd, 2017 1h

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 listeners for our recurring segment, “Ask a Grow

The Split Second of Intuition, feat. George Saunders

May 16th, 2017 56m 43s

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 say no! Plus, Jenna Wortham and Jazmine Hugh

Young People in Front, feat. Cecile Richards of Planned Parenthood

May 9th, 2017 46m 57s

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 activist, and how teens are a part of the fig

Protect Your Flame, feat. Durga Chew-Bose

May 2nd, 2017 50m 6s

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 a new Life Skill: How to correct people when

Sixteen Blue, feat. Winona Ryder and Ashley C. Ford

Apr 25th, 2017 42m 22s

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 answers a question from a listener about the res

Be Proud of Who You Are, feat. Ibtihaj Muhammad and George Saunders

Apr 18th, 2017 45m 18s

This week, host Tavi Gevinson talks to Olympian fencer Ibtihaj Muhammad about balancing school with sports, designing modest wear, and being a role model.Author George Saunders answers a question from a listener about trying new things. Plus,

Never Settle for Less, feat. Heben Nigatu and Tracy Clayton, Plus Rowan Blanchard

Apr 11th, 2017 47m 42s

This week, host Tavi Gevinson talks to Heben Nigatu and Tracy Clayton from the podcast “Another Round” about what they were like as teens, dealing with anxiety and meeting the Obamas!Actress Rowan Blanchard answers a question from a listener a

The Year of Emotions, feat. Lorde and Hilton Als

Apr 4th, 2017 47m 47s

This week, host Tavi Gevinson interviews Ella Marija Lani Yelich-O’Connor (aka Lorde, aka @lorde) about growing up, getting personal in her writing, her new single “Green Light,” and her forthcoming album. Also featured: career advice from Hil

Welcome To Rookie!

Mar 15th, 2017 2m 34s

"Rookie is a magazine by and for teenagers and their cohorts of any age. I was 15 when I founded our site (rookiemag.com) in 2011, because I couldn't find a publication for young people that respected its readers' intelligence, honestly address