Conversations

conversations Jan. 18, 2023

The Rush to Call Fine Dining’s DeathDoes Noma’s closing announcement really mean other restaurants are doomed?

By Chris Crowley, Alan Sytsma, and Tammie Teclemariam

events Nov. 12, 2021

Prada’s First Conversation Is All About Language and IdentityThe brand’s first in-person event was captivating and important.

By Brooke LaMantia

advice July 20, 2021

We Hate Small Talk Because We’re Bad at ItHere are some tips to engage in the horrifying ordeal of light conversation.

By Olivia Evans

conversations Feb. 19, 2021

Native Comedy Is Happening EverywhereThree Native comedians on being overlooked in the industry and why that’s — sort of — starting to change.

By Megh Wright

meet-ups Jan. 6, 2021

The Random Restaurant Conversations We Can’t Have Right Now“It’s kind of an invisible thread in the fabric of a New Yorker’s daily existence.”

By Julia Gomez Kramer

conversations Oct. 22, 2020

Eavesdropping on Miranda July and Maggie NelsonThe artists discuss longing for touch, the complications of parenting, and July’s new film, Kajillionaire.

By the Cut

conversations June 17, 2020

How to Keep a Conversation GoingWhat do you say now? Here are five tips and tricks.

By the Cut

conversations Mar. 9, 2020

The Anglo-American Restaurant Criticism Divide“Go crazy, make people mad, and on to the next thing.”

By Adam Platt and Jay Rayner

conversations Oct. 15, 2019

Judd Apatow and Friends Talk Depression, Social Media, and Terrible TherapistsPatton Oswalt, Maria Bamford, and Gary Gulman are the perfect comedians for this kind of chat.

By Megh Wright

conversations June 18, 2019

Eddie Murphy, Ricky Gervais, and More to Get Coffee in Cars With Jerry SeinfeldSeth Rogen, Melissa Villaseñor, Martin Short, and more will also show up.

By Megh Wright

conversations Jan. 24, 2019

Mo’Nique Regrets NothingTalking with the actor and comedian a year after she called for a Netflix boycott over alleged gender and racial bias.

By Malcolm-Aimé Musoni

conversations Oct. 31, 2018

Jon Stewart and Dave Chappelle Talk Trump, Sexism, and Louis C.K.The two sat down for a lengthy chat with Christiane Amanpour.

By Megh Wright

conversations Aug. 20, 2018

The TCGS Exit Interview: A Chat Between Chris Gethard and Brett DavisTwo comedians talk about the end of an era and what comes next.

By Brett Davis and Chris Gethard

conversations Aug. 8, 2018

Two Artists on Breasts, Labels, and Ignoring CriticsPainter Lisa Yuskavage and filmmaker Tamara Jenkins sit down for the fourth episode in David Zwirner’s podcast series.

By Sarah Spellings

conversations July 2, 2018

What Hannah Gadsby’s Nanette Means to ComediansTwo stand-ups discuss why Hannah Gadsby’s Netflix special is so important.

By Sara Schaefer and Sabrina Jalees

Mar. 29, 2018

Lola Kirke, John Cho, and Aaron Katz on Punching Zoë Kravitz and Fame’s Pitfalls“Famous people will still check their tagged pictures on Instagram to make sure they look good.”

By Rachel Handler

conversations Aug. 9, 2017

Which Princess Diana Documentary Should I Watch?There are a lot.

By Jen Chaney and Matt Zoller Seitz

June 20, 2017

Haley Joel Osment Turned Out Just FineAfter a hiatus, he’s popping up all over television.

By Abraham Riesman

May 14, 2017

Why Sunday Night’s Episode of The Leftovers Was Inspired by Matt Zoller SeitzA conversation between Matt and Damon Lindelof.

By Matt Zoller Seitz

conversations Feb. 3, 2017

Jimmy Smits on Playing Role Models, Villains, and Everything in Between“The machine of the business does jade you if you don’t find a way out of it.”

By Maria Elena Fernandez

conversations Dec. 14, 2016

Lee Daniels on Star, Trump, and Why He’s Tired of Talking About Diversity“For somebody to sit there and talk about inclusion or diversity … get off your ass and do what I did.”

By Stacey Wilson Hunt

the vulture tv podcast Oct. 25, 2016

High Main Creators on Their First HBO Season“The Guy gets frustrated a lot more this season.”

By Gazelle Emami, Jen Chaney, and Matt Zoller Seitz

conversations Sept. 29, 2016

Mike Schur on How Following the Rules Led Him to The Good Place“When I was a kid, I would learn rules and I would just say, ‘Okay, that’s the rule,’ and I would just do that.”

By Josef Adalian

the vulture tv podcast Sept. 28, 2016

Mr. Robot Creator Sam Esmail on How He Handles Criticism of the Show“Everyone was bummed out [when people figured out the twist] because we were still shooting and everybody on set was like, Oh shit, this is fucked up.”

By Jen Chaney, Gazelle Emami, and Matt Zoller Seitz

conversations Sept. 26, 2016

Landecker, Duplass, Hoffmann on TransparentThere’s a bit of a Grey Gardens situation going on.

By Devon Ivie

Sept. 1, 2016

Justice Smith Almost Lost Himself in The Get Down“There were days I would just go home and bawl because the lines get blurred and you’re like, What is me and what is the character?”

By E. Alex Jung

conversations Sept. 1, 2016

Justice Smith Almost Lost Himself in The Get Down“There were days I would just go home and bawl because the lines get blurred and you’re like, What is me and what is the character?”

By E. Alex Jung

conversations May 27, 2016

Roots’ Cast and Creators on Brutality on TV“I would rather someone say to me, ‘I couldn’t watch that, it was too painful,’ than, ‘You didn’t do that as authentically as you could have.’”

By Stacey Wilson Hunt

conversations May 27, 2016

A Long Talk with Preacher’s Creators and StarsAnd also talk about acting with a guy whose face looks like an anus.

By Abraham Riesman

conversations Apr. 25, 2016

I Am Cait Season Finale Recap: Houston, We Have a ProblemLet the civil disobedience commence!

By Winter Laike and Nicole Pasulka

conversations Apr. 25, 2016

New Veep Showrunner David Mandel on Taking Over“If we’re not going to talk about race on Veep, I don’t know what we’re doing.”

By Jessica Goldstein

conversations Apr. 18, 2016

I Am Cait Recap: Kiss and Make UpWho knew that an English professor from Maine would give such good reality TV?

By Winter Laike and Nicole Pasulka

conversations Apr. 11, 2016

I Am Cait Recap: Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner?For the first time in months, Cait spends time with Kris Kardashian.

By Winter Laike and Nicole Pasulka

conversations Apr. 4, 2016

I Am Cait Recap: Great Scott!Scott Disick meets Cait and the girls in St. Louis.

By Winter Laike and Nicole Pasulka

conversations Mar. 28, 2016

I Am Cait Recap: The Great DebateReligious or not, people want to know what it means to be Cait Jenner.

By Winter Laike and Nicole Pasulka

conversations Mar. 21, 2016

I Am Cait Recap: Partner UpIs Cait using Kylie and Kendall as an excuse to avoid dating?

By Winter Laike and Nicole Pasulka

conversations Mar. 14, 2016

I Am Cait Recap: The Trump ProblemWhy does Cait think Donald Trump would be good for women’s issues?

By Winter Laike and Nicole Pasulka

conversations Mar. 6, 2016

I Am Cait Season Premiere Recap: PolitickingCaitlyn Jenner’s diehard conservative values conflict with her professed dedication to trans rights.

By Winter Laike and Nicole Pasulka

social psychology Feb. 18, 2016

Tired of Small Talk? Try Medium TalkThe key is to go just a little bit negative.

By Jesse Singal

conversations Jan. 7, 2016

Behind AMC’s Post–Mad Men Game Plan“We are not actively talking about the end of The Walking Dead.”

By Josef Adalian

conversations Dec. 17, 2015

How Well Does Transparent Handle Life After Coming Out?Transparent has moved into territory that more closely mirrors the conversations, controversies, and struggles in the trans, lesbian, and queer communities.

By Winter Laike and Nicole Pasulka

conversations Sept. 14, 2015

I Am Cait Recap: Fresh Starts“For the first time, I feel like I fit in some place … being my authentic self.”

By Winter Laike and Nicole Pasulka

conversations Sept. 9, 2015

Q&A: David Gregory on NBC and His Book on FaithHe says of his ouster from Meet the Press, “I understand Washington and there was blood in the water about me.”

By Gabriel Sherman

conversations Sept. 7, 2015

I Am Cait Recap: The Endless Drumbeat for ChangeWe need less talk, more action.

By Winter Laike and Nicole Pasulka

conversations Aug. 31, 2015

I Am Cait Recap: The Dating GameMen who are uncomfortable dating trans women are nothing new.

By Winter Laike and Nicole Pasulka

conversations Aug. 24, 2015

I Am Cait: The Guy FriendsBefore this episode, no guy friends had visited — only family members.

By Winter Laike and Nicole Pasulka

conversations Aug. 10, 2015

Caitlyn Jenner, the Oprah of the Trans Community?Look under your seats; they’re your identification documents with an updated gender markeeeeeeeeer!

By Winter Laike and Nicole Pasulka

conversations Aug. 5, 2015