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Normal Gossip delivers juicy, strange, funny, and utterly banal gossip about people you’ll never know and never meet. Host Kelsey McKinney discusses reader-submitted comedic gossip with guests, diving into the lives and decisions of complete strangers. The second-hand truth really is stranger than fiction. Produced by Alex Sujong Laughlin. Show art by Tara Jacoby. https://normalgossip.komi.io/
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Caroline O'Donoghue joins us from across the pond for a story about art collectors with too much time and money on their hands. Follow Caroline on Instagram @czaronline Get tickets to Kelsey's book tour here! Pre-order Kelsey's book, YOU DIDN'T HEAR THIS FROM ME, here! Subscribe to our newsletter for writing from Kelsey and Alex, blog recommendatio…
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Tis the damn season for hometown crushes! Carson Olshansky joins us for a story about running into your high school crush while holiday shopping. Follow Carson on Instagram @carsonolshansky Get tickets to Kelsey's book tour here! Pre-order Kelsey's book, YOU DIDN'T HEAR THIS FROM ME, here! Subscribe to our newsletter for writing from Kelsey and Ale…
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Tobin Low is back for a story about a mysterious lobsterman and his cousin and how he brought a community together during season one of lockdown. Follow Tobin on Instagram @tobinlow! Get tickets to Kelsey's book tour here! Pre-order Kelsey's book, YOU DIDN'T HEAR THIS FROM ME, here! Subscribe to our newsletter for writing from Kelsey and Alex, blog…
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Josh Gondelman is BACK for a story about gross boys who love each other very much. Follow Josh on Instagram at @joshgondelman! Get tickets to Kelsey's book tour here! Pre-order Kelsey's book, YOU DIDN'T HEAR THIS FROM ME, here! Subscribe to our newsletter for writing from Kelsey and Alex, blog recommendations, and bonus secrets! You can support Nor…
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Our old friend Samantha Irby is back for a story about what could go wrong when you bring a wild animal into your home. Follow Sam on Instagram at @bitchesgottaeat! Get tickets to Kelsey's book tour here! Pre-order Kelsey's book, YOU DIDN'T HEAR THIS FROM ME, here! Subscribe to our newsletter for writing from Kelsey and Alex, blog recommendations, …
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Our own Alex Sujong Laughlin joins us for a tale of petty thievery plaguing the Dept. of Sanitation during the most wonderful time of the year: Garbage Man Appreciation Week. Follow Alex on Instagram at @alexlaughs! Pre-order Kelsey's book, YOU DIDN'T HEAR THIS FROM ME, here! Subscribe to our newsletter for writing from Kelsey and Alex, blog recomm…
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When you cheat at bingo, the house always wins. Danielle Henderson joins us again for a story about how far parents will go to raise money for their kids' soccer team—and to gamble. Follow Danielle on Instagram and subscribe to her newsletter! Pre-order Kelsey's book, YOU DIDN'T HEAR THIS FROM ME, here! Subscribe to our newsletter for writing from …
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Welcome to season SEVEN of Normal Gossip! We're starting off the season strong with Ashley Reese and a story about a smutty fanfiction community. Check out Ashley on Twitter and Instagram and check out her Substack here. Episode transcript here. Pre-order Kelsey's book, YOU DIDN'T HEAR THIS FROM ME, here! Subscribe to our newsletter for writing fro…
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Surprise! In today's bonus episode, Rachelle Hampton (Normal Gossip's best friend) joins Kelsey for a basketful of updates on gossips past. Spoiler warning! Make sure you've listened to the following episodes: S1E8 Spot the Scammer S2E3 Squirrel Enthusiast S2E4 Short King of East Texas S3E1 Righteous Lesbian Energy S3E6 In Defense of Children S4E6 …
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It is the season 6 FINALE and we've got the amazing Brittany Luse here for a story about A-list authors, ill-advised MFAs, and pets in places where they shouldn't be. Listen to Brittany's podcast, It's Been a Minute, here! PRE-ORDER KELSEY'S BOOK, YOU DIDN'T HEAR THIS FROM ME, HERE!!! Subscribe to our new newsletter for writing from Kelsey and Alex…
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We are joined this week by our gayest Bachelorette, Gabby Windey, for a story about queer love, polyamory, and a pair of *very* special tie-dyed overalls. Listen to Gabby's podcast, Long Winded with Gabby Windey. PRE-ORDER KELSEY'S BOOK, YOU DIDN'T HEAR THIS FROM ME, HERE!!! Subscribe to our new newsletter for writing from Kelsey and Alex, blog rec…
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Jeneé Desmond-Harris joins us for a tale of patriotism, fire drills, and accidentally getting too stoned at the wrong time. Listen to Dear Prudence and follow Jenée on Twitter here. PRE-ORDER KELSEY'S BOOK, YOU DIDN'T HEAR THIS FROM ME, HERE!!! Subscribe to our new newsletter for writing from Kelsey and Alex, blog recommendations, and bonus secrets…
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Sonalee Rashatwar (they/he) joins us for an international story about families, inheritance, and haunting. Follow Sonalee on Instagram! PRE-ORDER KELSEY'S BOOK, YOU DIDN'T HEAR THIS FROM ME, HERE!!! Subscribe to our new newsletter for writing from Kelsey and Alex, blog recommendations, and bonus secrets! You can support Normal Gossip directly by bu…
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Elise Hu joins us for a tale of startup bros and the hermit crabs that come between them. Buy Elise's book, Flawless: Lessons in Looks and Culture from the K-Beauty Capital. PRE-ORDER KELSEY'S BOOK, YOU DIDN'T HEAR THIS FROM ME, HERE!!! Subscribe to our new newsletter for writing from Kelsey and Alex, blog recommendations, and bonus secrets! You ca…
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Avery Trufelman of Articles of Interest joins us for a story about mushroom foraging, cultbrain, and greige athleisure. This is the mushroom video. Click at your own risk. PRE-ORDER KELSEY'S BOOK, YOU DIDN'T HEAR THIS FROM ME, HERE!!! Subscribe to our new newsletter for writing from Kelsey and Alex, blog recommendations, and bonus secrets! You can …
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Lindy West and Meagan Hatcher-Mays join us for a story where the protagonists find themselves, in the words of our submitter, "stuck in an inescapable Samuel Beckett style loop of scandal gossip, rumor and orthotic shoes." Listen to their podcast, Text Me Back, and subscribe to their Patreon! PRE-ORDER KELSEY'S BOOK, YOU DIDN'T HEAR THIS FROM ME, H…
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The editor becomes the edited this week because our editor Justin Ellis is joining us for a story about indoor children's playgrounds and the Facebook groups that bind them. PRE-ORDER KELSEY'S BOOK, YOU DIDN'T HEAR THIS FROM ME, HERE!!! Subscribe to our new newsletter for writing from Kelsey and Alex, blog recommendations, and bonus secrets! You ca…
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This week's episode features daddy issues, rollerblades, and comedian Marlena Rodriguez! Some of you will remember her from our Los Angeles live show. Follow her on Twitter and Instagram. Subscribe to our new newsletter for writing from Kelsey and Alex, blog recommendations, and bonus secrets! You can support Normal Gossip directly by buying merch …
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We are back and pettier than ever with season 6! We're joined by our Radiotopia colleague and host of Weight for It Ronald Young Jr. for a story about the ridiculous things we do when we fall in love with familiar strangers. Follow Ronald on all social media at @ohitsbigron (Instagram, Twitter, Threads, TikTok) One thing to clarify from episode 1 o…
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Alex and Jae spent the last month trying to find the source of a tale we first heard back in season two. Is the poop story gossip? An urban legend? Guerilla marketing perpetrated on us all by Big Toilet? All of the above? You can support Normal Gossip directly by buying merch or becoming a Friend or a Friend-of-Friend at supportnormalgossip.com. Ou…
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Popping into your feeds for a cute lil announcement — we are going on a mini tour this spring! Come see us in Dallas, Atlanta, Durham, and D.C. Get your tickets: https://www.normalgossiplive.com/ If you want us to come to your city, fill out our zip code survey! And we'll see you for our new season in April! Sign up to hear Normal Gossip's next sec…
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Defector editor David Roth joins us for our SEASON FINALE! We're about to dive into the stupidest election drama you've ever heard. If you love Roth, check out his podcast, The Distraction! Sign up to hear Normal Gossip's next secret here. Support Radiotopia's fall fundraiser! You can support Normal Gossip directly by buying merch or becoming a Fri…
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Survivor 41 winner Erika Casupanan joins us this week for a story about the perils of gossiping at work. Listen to Erika's podcast, Happy to See Me! Sign up to hear Normal Gossip's next secret here. Support Radiotopia's fall fundraiser! You can support Normal Gossip directly by buying merch or becoming a Friend or a Friend-of-Friend at supportnorma…
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Hayes Brown joins us to learn just how deranged the world of upscale dog grooming can be. Follow Hayes on Twitter @HayesBrown. Sign up to hear Normal Gossip's next secret here. Support Radiotopia's fall fundraiser! You can support Normal Gossip directly by buying merch or becoming a Friend or a Friend-of-Friend at supportnormalgossip.com. Our merch…
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Our Defector colleague Maitreyi Anantharaman joins us for a story about private school moms taking a theater performance — and "urban dance" classes — too seriously. Follow Maitreyi on Twitter @maitreyiaa. Support Radiotopia's fall fundraiser! You can support Normal Gossip directly by buying merch or becoming a Friend or a Friend-of-Friend at suppo…
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This week, our pal Zakiya Gibbons joins us for a story about a Thanksgiving home rental gone horribly, horribly wrong. Zakiya is the host and editor of Hang Up, a new reality dating podcast from Radiotopia! We are obsessed. Check it out! Speaking of Radiotopia....support Radiotopia's fall fundraiser! You can support Normal Gossip directly by buying…
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We're going abroad for a long-awaited au pair adventure with writer and podcast host Amanda Montell! Follow Amanda on Instagram @amanda_montell and make sure to pre-order her book, The Age of Magical Overthinking. You can support Normal Gossip directly by buying merch or becoming a Friend or a Friend-of-Friend at supportnormalgossip.com. Our merch …
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TV writer and showrunner Sarah-Violet Bliss joins us for an evening of moral quandaries and infinite amounts of ceviche. You can support Normal Gossip directly by buying merch or becoming a Friend or a Friend-of-Friend at supportnormalgossip.com. Our merch shop is run by Dan McQuade. You can also find all kinds of info about us and how to submit go…
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Comedian Jasmine Ellis joins us for a tale about an absurdly large bachelorette party involving sardines, adult jocks, and an empathetic queen. Follow Jasmine on Instagram at @jasmineelliscomedy. You can support Normal Gossip directly by buying merch or becoming a Friend or a Friend-of-Friend at supportnormalgossip.com. Our merch shop is run by Dan…
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What happens when you send a manic pixie dream girl to CSI summer camp? Journalist, writer, law school graduate, and podcast host Josie Duffy Rice joins us to find out 👀 Check out Josie's podcast: Unreformed: the Story of the Alabama Industrial School for Negro Children. You can support Normal Gossip directly by buying merch or becoming a Friend or…
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We are BACK for our fifth season! Get ready for 10 episodes of drama, scandal, and pettiness. This week, sports journalist Katie Barnes joins us for a story that brings us back to our high school days. Buy Katie's book, Fair Play: How Sports Shape the Gender Debates, and follow them on Twitter @katie_barnes3. You can support Normal Gossip directly …
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We're releasing an episode from our secret feed vault to give you a taste of what you can get each month as a Friend or Friend-of-a-Friend subscriber. Our guest, Brydie Lee-Kennedy, is a Friend-level subscriber who joined Kelsey on the secret feed last November to tell a harrowing story about a game of sexy hide-and-seek gone wrong. If you loved Br…
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Happy summer! We’re popping in with a little summer surprise: the recording from our December 2022 live show in Washington, D.C., with Brittany Luse! This is a different story than the one we’re telling on our tour this summer. If you want to get tickets to the tour, there are still seats available! You can support Normal Gossip directly by buying …
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Friend of the show and fellow Defector comrade Patrick Redford is on the public feed for the first time! This week, we're talking about ~intentional living communities and their alternative sources of protein. Follow Patrick on IG @patrickredford PSA: This is the season four FINALE! We're going to take a quick break to tour around the country (see …
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Sally Tamarkin and Caroline Moss get extremely triggered in this episode about a chill bride and her blissfully oblivious wedding weekend. PSA: This is the ninth of ten episodes this season! Get ready babes!!!! Follow Sally on Twitter @sallyt and follow Caroline on IG @geethanksjustboughtitpod You can support Normal Gossip directly by buying merch …
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Mariah Smith joins us for a true crime adventure. PSA: This is the EIGHTH of ten episodes this season! Get your tickets to the Normal Gossip live tour here. Follow Mariah on IG @mariahmariahmariah You can support Normal Gossip directly by buying merch or becoming a Friend or a Friend-of-Friend at supportnormalgossip.com. Our merch shop is run by Da…
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The esteemed Hannah Giorgis returns for a tale about what happens when your cousin is too rich for your own good. Many of you will remember Hannah from our D.C. live shows last winter! Follow Hannah on IG @hannahgiorgis PSA: This is the SEVENTH of ten episodes this season! You can support Normal Gossip directly by buying merch or becoming a Friend …
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Jasmine Guillory joins us for a tough lesson in bro friendships. PSA: This is the sixth of ten episodes this season! Get your tickets to the Normal Gossip live tour here. Follow Jasmine on IG @jasminepics You can support Normal Gossip directly by buying merch or becoming a Friend or a Friend-of-Friend at supportnormalgossip.com. Our merch shop is r…
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B.A. Parker takes a trip back in time to a community pool in the South that has some major logistical issues. Parker is a freelance writer and the host of NPR's Code Switch podcast! Follow Parker on Twitter @aparkusfarce. PSA: This is the FIFTH of ten episodes this season! We're halfway, baby! Get your tickets to the Normal Gossip live tour here. Y…
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Liv Albert joins us to ponder the age-old question: follow your dreams, or follow the money? Liv is the host of the podcast Let's Talk About Myths, Baby! and the author of the books Greek Mythology and Nectar of the Gods. PSA: This is the fourth of ten episodes this season! Get your tickets to the Normal Gossip live tour here. Follow Liv on IG @liv…
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One of you monsters made Dr. Eve L. Ewing cry by sending us a curséd PowerPoint presentation from a dog Facebook group. PSA: This is the third of ten episodes this season! Get your tickets to the Normal Gossip live tour here. Follow Eve on IG @eve.ewing. This is the New Yorker article we talked about by Rachel Aviv. You can support Normal Gossip di…
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Blythe Roberson joins us for a story about how wrong a group text can go at Disney World. Blythe's new book America the Beautiful? is out next week! This is the second of ten episodes this season, which will release every Wednesday for the next nine weeks! Follow Blythe on IG @blythelikehappy. Get your tickets to the Normal Gossip live tour here. Y…
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We are back for season 4! Samin Nosrat (author of Salt Fat Acid Heat and host of Home Cooking) joins us for a tale about fruit, #vanlife, and forbidden love. This is the first of ten episodes this season, which will release every Wednesday for the next nine weeks! Follow Samin on IG @ciaosamin. You can support Normal Gossip directly by buying merch…
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We're back with some big announcements and answers to your questions, like: Where have you been? Who is your new partner? What does it mean that you have a new partner? What will change about the podcast? Will you please have a live show in my city pleasseee? WHEN ARE YOU COMING BACK You can support Normal Gossip directly by buying merch or becomin…
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Gender Reveal host and producer Tuck Woodstock joins us for an epic love story from another time .... the early aughts. Follow Tuck on Twitter @tuckwoodstock. Get your tickets to our live show in D.C. at Sixth & I here! You can support Normal Gossip directly bybuying merch or becoming a Friend or a Friend-of-Friend at supportnormalgossip.com. Episo…
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Dr. Eshin Jolly joins us this week to teach us about the science of gossiping!!! Eshin is a post-doctoral researcher in the Computational Social Affective Neuroscience Laboratory at Dartmouth College. Follow Eshin on Twitter @Eshjolly. You can support Normal Gossip directly bybuying merch or becoming a Friend or a Friend-of-Friend at supportnormalg…
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Comedian and host of Feeling Asian and Hairy Butthole Youngmi Mayer joins us to get to the bottom of a decades-old crime haunting one family: WHO flushed the hot dog down the toilet? Follow Youngmi on Instagram @ymmayer. You can support Normal Gossip directly bybuying merch or becoming a Friend or a Friend-of-Friend at supportnormalgossip.com. Epis…
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Comedian, writer, and host of Unhappy Hour Matt Bellassai joins us for sojourn into the messy world of queer kickball leagues! Follow Matt on Instagram @mattbellassai. You can support Normal Gossip directly bybuying merch or becoming a Friend or a Friend-of-Friend at supportnormalgossip.com. Episode transcript here. Follow the show on Instagram @no…
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We're thrilled to welcome everyone’s favorite guide to infectious diseases, Laurel Bristow. She's the program director for Emory’s TB Research Advancement Center and she's the first Laurel to be on the show! Follow Laurel on Instagram @laurel__bristow. You can support Normal Gossip directly bybuying merch or becoming a Friend or a Friend-of-Friend …
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Defector staff writer and creature correspondent Sabrina Imbler joins us for a story about the lives we lead on the other sides of extremely thin apartment walls. Follow Sabrina on Twitter @aznfusion and pre-order their book, How Far the Light Reaches! You can support Normal Gossip directly bybuying merch or becoming a Friend or a Friend-of-Friend …
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