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. <a href="https://normalgossip.komi.io/">https://normalgossip.komi.io/</a>

We are back for season 4! Samin Nosrat (author of <a href="https://www.saltfatacidheat.com/buy-book" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Salt Fat Acid Heat</a> and host of <a href="https://homecooking.show/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Home Cooking</a>) 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 <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ciaosamin/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@ciaosamin</a>.

You can support Normal Gossip directly by buying <a href="https://defectorstore.com/collections/normal-gossip" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">merch</a> or becoming a Friend or a Friend-of-Friend at <a href="https://defector.com/products/normalgossip" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">supportnormalgossip.com</a>. Our merch shop is run by Dan McQuade. You can also find all kinds of info about us and how to submit gossip on our Komi page: <a href="https://normalgossip.komi.io/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://normalgossip.komi.io/</a>

<a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YNT3nX7SDJ8iFazVBJmkIIQ3_qyd75Hl0D--Z26oAmU/edit?usp=sharing" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Episode transcript here.</a>

Follow the show on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/normalgossip/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@normalgossip</a>, and if you have gossip, email us at <a href="mailto:normalgossip@defector.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">normalgossip@defector.com</a> or leave us a voicemail at 26-79-GOSSIP.

Normal Gossip is hosted by Kelsey McKinney (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/mckinneykelsey/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@mckinneykelsey</a>) and produced by Alex Sujong Laughlin (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/alexlaughs/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@alexlaughs</a>).

Diana Moskovitz is our story editor. Justin Ellis is Defector's projects editor. Jae Towle Vieira is our production assistant. Show art by Tara Jacoby.

Normal Gossip is a proud member of <a href="https://www.radiotopia.fm/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Radiotopia</a>.

Credits recorded by Marielle Cabe.

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 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 gossip on our Komi page: https://normalgossip.komi.io/
Episode transcript here.
Follow the show on Instagram @normalgossip, and if you have gossip, email us at normalgossip@defector.com or leave us a voicemail at 26-79-GOSSIP.
Normal Gossip is hosted by Kelsey McKinney (@mckinneykelsey) and produced by Alex Sujong Laughlin (@alexlaughs).
Diana Moskovitz is our story editor. Justin Ellis is Defector's projects editor. Jae Towle Vieira is our production assistant. Show art by Tara Jacoby.
Normal Gossip is a proud member of Radiotopia.
Credits recorded by Marielle Cabe.

Samin Nosrat joins us for a tale about fruit, #vanlife, and forbidden love.

Every Peach is a Miracle with Samin Nosrat

Avery Trufelman of <a href="https://www.articlesofinterest.co/podcast">Articles of Interest</a> joins us for a story about mushroom foraging, cultbrain, and greige athleisure. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hTUn3-J-xoE">This is the mushroom video. Click at your own risk. </a><a href="https://shop.lostcitybookstore.com/product/9781000275124">PRE-ORDER KELSEY'S BOOK, YOU DIDN'T HEAR THIS FROM ME, HERE!!!</a><a href="https://cdn.forms-content.sg-form.com/8b2832e4-8d63-11ee-a318-ba05e8f402f5">Subscribe to our new newsletter for writing from Kelsey and Alex, blog recommendations, and bonus secrets! </a>You can support Normal Gossip directly by buying <a href="https://defectorstore.com/collections/normal-gossip">merch</a> or becoming a Friend or a Friend-of-Friend at <a href="https://defector.com/products/normalgossip">supportnormalgossip.com</a>.Our merch shop is run by Dan McQuade. You can also find all kinds of info about us and how to submit gossip on our Komi page: <a href="https://normalgossip.komi.io/">https://normalgossip.komi.io/</a>Episode transcript <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1w4PyWkejjBqeeNnVCjBFr9qTQ02CP1ZIXjogBG1prqQ/edit?usp=sharing">here</a>.Follow the show on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/normalgossip/">@normalgossip</a>, and if you have gossip, email us at normalgossip@defector.com or leave us a voicemail at 26-79-GOSSIP.Normal Gossip is hosted by Kelsey McKinney (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/mckinneykelsey/">@mckinneykelsey</a>) and produced by Alex Sujong Laughlin (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/alexlaughs/">@alexlaughs</a>) and Ozzy Llinas Goodman. Jae Towle Vieira (<a href="https://instagram.com/jaetowlevieira?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==">@jaetowlevieira</a>) is our associate producer. Abigail Segel (<a href="https://twitter.com/AbigailSegel">@AbigailSegel</a>) is our intern. Justin Ellis is Defector's projects editor.Show art by Tara Jacoby.Normal Gossip is a proud member of <a href="https://www.radiotopia.fm/">Radiotopia</a>.

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 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 gossip on our Komi page: https://normalgossip.komi.io/
Episode transcript here.
Follow the show on Instagram @normalgossip, and if you have gossip, email us at normalgossip@defector.com or leave us a voicemail at 26-79-GOSSIP.
Normal Gossip is hosted by Kelsey McKinney (@mckinneykelsey) and produced by Alex Sujong Laughlin (@alexlaughs) and Ozzy Llinas Goodman. Jae Towle Vieira (@jaetowlevieira) is our associate producer. Abigail Segel (@AbigailSegel) is our intern. Justin Ellis is Defector's projects editor.
Show art by Tara Jacoby.
Normal Gossip is a proud member of Radiotopia.

Sexy Mushrooms with Avery Trufelman

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, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/textmebackpod/?hl=en">Text Me Back</a>, and subscribe to <a href="https://www.patreon.com/TextMeBackPod">their Patreon!</a><a href="https://shop.lostcitybookstore.com/product/9781000275124">PRE-ORDER KELSEY'S BOOK, YOU DIDN'T HEAR THIS FROM ME, HERE!!!</a><a href="https://cdn.forms-content.sg-form.com/8b2832e4-8d63-11ee-a318-ba05e8f402f5">Subscribe to our new newsletter for writing from Kelsey and Alex, blog recommendations, and bonus secrets! </a>You can support Normal Gossip directly by buying <a href="https://defectorstore.com/collections/normal-gossip">merch</a> or becoming a Friend or a Friend-of-Friend at <a href="https://defector.com/products/normalgossip">supportnormalgossip.com</a>.Our merch shop is run by Dan McQuade. You can also find all kinds of info about us and how to submit gossip on our Komi page: <a href="https://normalgossip.komi.io/">https://normalgossip.komi.io/</a>Episode transcript <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KA73g9abKl7MRrWeOLrkqCWd34tLQY7CT5xQ0cHgJd0/edit?usp=sharing">here</a>.Follow the show on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/normalgossip/">@normalgossip</a>, and if you have gossip, email us at normalgossip@defector.com or leave us a voicemail at 26-79-GOSSIP.Normal Gossip is hosted by Kelsey McKinney (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/mckinneykelsey/">@mckinneykelsey</a>) and produced by Alex Sujong Laughlin (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/alexlaughs/">@alexlaughs</a>) and Ozzy Llinas Goodman. Jae Towle Vieira (<a href="https://instagram.com/jaetowlevieira?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==">@jaetowlevieira</a>) is our associate producer. Abigail Segel (<a href="https://twitter.com/AbigailSegel">@AbigailSegel</a>) is our intern. Justin Ellis is Defector's projects editor.Show art by Tara Jacoby.Normal Gossip is a proud member of <a href="https://www.radiotopia.fm/">Radiotopia</a>.

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, HERE!!!
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 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 gossip on our Komi page: https://normalgossip.komi.io/
Episode transcript here.
Follow the show on Instagram @normalgossip, and if you have gossip, email us at normalgossip@defector.com or leave us a voicemail at 26-79-GOSSIP.
Normal Gossip is hosted by Kelsey McKinney (@mckinneykelsey) and produced by Alex Sujong Laughlin (@alexlaughs) and Ozzy Llinas Goodman. Jae Towle Vieira (@jaetowlevieira) is our associate producer. Abigail Segel (@AbigailSegel) is our intern. Justin Ellis is Defector's projects editor.
Show art by Tara Jacoby.
Normal Gossip is a proud member of Radiotopia.

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." 

Ready to be Bunco-ified with Lindy West and Meagan Hatcher-Mays

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. <a href="https://shop.lostcitybookstore.com/product/9781000275124">PRE-ORDER KELSEY'S BOOK, YOU DIDN'T HEAR THIS FROM ME, HERE!!!</a><a href="https://cdn.forms-content.sg-form.com/8b2832e4-8d63-11ee-a318-ba05e8f402f5">Subscribe to our new newsletter for writing from Kelsey and Alex, blog recommendations, and bonus secrets! </a>You can support Normal Gossip directly by buying <a href="https://defectorstore.com/collections/normal-gossip">merch</a> or becoming a Friend or a Friend-of-Friend at <a href="https://defector.com/products/normalgossip">supportnormalgossip.com</a>.Our merch shop is run by Dan McQuade. You can also find all kinds of info about us and how to submit gossip on our Komi page: <a href="https://normalgossip.komi.io/">https://normalgossip.komi.io/</a><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wDRdGHKnfUFmJyqDMca_bYGbrxwXBMmxccVL3aanD4k/edit?usp=sharing">Episode transcript here.</a>Follow the show on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/normalgossip/">@normalgossip</a>, and if you have gossip, email us at normalgossip@defector.com or leave us a voicemail at 26-79-GOSSIP.Normal Gossip is hosted by Kelsey McKinney (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/mckinneykelsey/">@mckinneykelsey</a>) and produced by Alex Sujong Laughlin (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/alexlaughs/">@alexlaughs</a>) and Ozzy Llinas Goodman. Jae Towle Vieira (<a href="https://instagram.com/jaetowlevieira?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==">@jaetowlevieira</a>) is our associate producer. Abigail Segel (<a href="https://twitter.com/AbigailSegel">@AbigailSegel</a>) is our intern. Justin Ellis is Defector's projects editor.Show art by Tara Jacoby.Normal Gossip is a proud member of <a href="https://www.radiotopia.fm/">Radiotopia</a>.

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 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 gossip on our Komi page: https://normalgossip.komi.io/
Episode transcript here.
Follow the show on Instagram @normalgossip, and if you have gossip, email us at normalgossip@defector.com or leave us a voicemail at 26-79-GOSSIP.
Normal Gossip is hosted by Kelsey McKinney (@mckinneykelsey) and produced by Alex Sujong Laughlin (@alexlaughs) and Ozzy Llinas Goodman. Jae Towle Vieira (@jaetowlevieira) is our associate producer. Abigail Segel (@AbigailSegel) is our intern. Justin Ellis is Defector's projects editor.
Show art by Tara Jacoby.
Normal Gossip is a proud member of Radiotopia.

Justin Ellis is joining us for a story about indoor children's playgrounds and the Facebook groups that bind them. 

The Joy of Being a Hater with Justin Ellis

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 <a href="https://twitter.com/MarlenaRodrigz">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/marlenagotalife/">Instagram</a>. <a href="https://cdn.forms-content.sg-form.com/8b2832e4-8d63-11ee-a318-ba05e8f402f5">Subscribe to our new newsletter for writing from Kelsey and Alex, blog recommendations, and bonus secrets! </a>You can support Normal Gossip directly by buying <a href="https://defectorstore.com/collections/normal-gossip">merch</a> or becoming a Friend or a Friend-of-Friend at <a href="https://defector.com/products/normalgossip">supportnormalgossip.com</a>.Our merch shop is run by Dan McQuade. You can also find all kinds of info about us and how to submit gossip on our Komi page: <a href="https://normalgossip.komi.io/">https://normalgossip.komi.io/</a><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yHvH0KI74alH-bDzgeMeUZLtuYAPnu2KmUStI5K0sjI/edit">Episode transcript here.</a>Follow the show on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/normalgossip/">@normalgossip</a>, and if you have gossip, email us at normalgossip@defector.com or leave us a voicemail at 26-79-GOSSIP.Normal Gossip is hosted by Kelsey McKinney (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/mckinneykelsey/">@mckinneykelsey</a>) and produced by Alex Sujong Laughlin (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/alexlaughs/">@alexlaughs</a>) and Ozzy Llinas Goodman. Jae Towle Vieira (<a href="https://instagram.com/jaetowlevieira?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==">@jaetowlevieira</a>) is our associate producer. Abigail Segel (<a href="https://twitter.com/AbigailSegel">@AbigailSegel</a>) is our intern. Justin Ellis is Defector's projects editor.Show art by Tara Jacoby.Normal Gossip is a proud member of <a href="https://www.radiotopia.fm/">Radiotopia</a>.

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 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 gossip on our Komi page: https://normalgossip.komi.io/
Episode transcript here.
Follow the show on Instagram @normalgossip, and if you have gossip, email us at normalgossip@defector.com or leave us a voicemail at 26-79-GOSSIP.
Normal Gossip is hosted by Kelsey McKinney (@mckinneykelsey) and produced by Alex Sujong Laughlin (@alexlaughs) and Ozzy Llinas Goodman. Jae Towle Vieira (@jaetowlevieira) is our associate producer. Abigail Segel (@AbigailSegel) is our intern. Justin Ellis is Defector's projects editor.
Show art by Tara Jacoby.
Normal Gossip is a proud member of Radiotopia.

This week's episode features daddy issues, rollerblades, and comedian Marlena Rodriguez! 

All the World is Rollerblades with Marlena Rodriguez

We are back and pettier than ever with season 6! We're joined by our Radiotopia colleague and host of <a href="https://www.radiotopia.fm/podcasts/weight-for-it">Weight for It </a>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 (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/ohitsbigron/">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/ohitsbigron">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.threads.net/@ohitsbigron">Threads</a>, <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@ohitsbigron">TikTok</a>)One thing to clarify from episode 1 of season 6: CMV does not cause mono, herpes or chickenpox, but is in the same family of viruses that causes those illnesses.<a href="https://cdn.forms-content.sg-form.com/8b2832e4-8d63-11ee-a318-ba05e8f402f5">Subscribe to our new newsletter for writing from Kelsey and Alex, blog recommendations, and bonus secrets! </a>You can support Normal Gossip directly by buying <a href="https://defectorstore.com/collections/normal-gossip">merch</a> or becoming a Friend or a Friend-of-Friend at <a href="https://defector.com/products/normalgossip">supportnormalgossip.com</a>.Our merch shop is run by Dan McQuade. You can also find all kinds of info about us and how to submit gossip on our Komi page: <a href="https://normalgossip.komi.io/">https://normalgossip.komi.io/</a><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NSbeeZ9hJEgD0q-sjwY1FO4_H47Weqp4dNbJ5BbJxyc/edit?usp=sharing">Episode transcript here.</a>Follow the show on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/normalgossip/">@normalgossip</a>, and if you have gossip, email us at normalgossip@defector.com or leave us a voicemail at 26-79-GOSSIP.Normal Gossip is hosted by Kelsey McKinney (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/mckinneykelsey/">@mckinneykelsey</a>) and produced by Alex Sujong Laughlin (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/alexlaughs/">@alexlaughs</a>) and Ozzy Llinas Goodman. Jae Towle Vieira (<a href="https://instagram.com/jaetowlevieira?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==">@jaetowlevieira</a>) is our associate producer. Abigail Segel (<a href="https://twitter.com/AbigailSegel">@AbigailSegel</a>) is our intern. Justin Ellis is Defector's projects editor.Show art by Tara Jacoby.Normal Gossip is a proud member of <a href="https://www.radiotopia.fm/">Radiotopia</a>.

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 of season 6: CMV does not cause mono, herpes or chickenpox, but is in the same family of viruses that causes those illnesses.
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 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 gossip on our Komi page: https://normalgossip.komi.io/
Episode transcript here.
Follow the show on Instagram @normalgossip, and if you have gossip, email us at normalgossip@defector.com or leave us a voicemail at 26-79-GOSSIP.
Normal Gossip is hosted by Kelsey McKinney (@mckinneykelsey) and produced by Alex Sujong Laughlin (@alexlaughs) and Ozzy Llinas Goodman. Jae Towle Vieira (@jaetowlevieira) is our associate producer. Abigail Segel (@AbigailSegel) is our intern. Justin Ellis is Defector's projects editor.
Show art by Tara Jacoby.
Normal Gossip is a proud member of Radiotopia.

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. 

A Beautiful Blood Celebrity with Ronald Young Jr.

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 <a href="https://defectorstore.com/collections/normal-gossip" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">merch</a> or becoming a Friend or a Friend-of-Friend at <a href="https://defector.com/products/normalgossip" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">supportnormalgossip.com</a>.

Our merch shop is run by Dan McQuade. You can also find all kinds of info about us and how to submit gossip on our Komi page: <a href="https://normalgossip.komi.io/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://normalgossip.komi.io/</a>

Episode transcript <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1i5EivwzN4D7wGhvZijVJ42Gntf01hbNJg7wZ-W1xRAs/edit?usp=sharing" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.

Follow the show on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/normalgossip/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@normalgossip</a>, and if you have gossip, email us at <a href="mailto:normalgossip@defector.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">normalgossip@defector.com</a> or leave us a voicemail at 26-79-GOSSIP.

Normal Gossip is hosted by Kelsey McKinney (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/mckinneykelsey/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@mckinneykelsey</a>) and produced by Alex Sujong Laughlin (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/alexlaughs/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@alexlaughs</a>). Jae Towle Vieira (<a href="https://instagram.com/jaetowlevieira?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@jaetowlevieira</a>) is our associate producer. Abigail Segel (<a href="https://twitter.com/AbigailSegel" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@AbigailSegel</a>) is our intern. Justin Ellis is Defector's projects editor.

Show art by Tara Jacoby.

Normal Gossip is a proud member of <a href="https://www.radiotopia.fm/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Radiotopia</a>.

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.
Our merch shop is run by Dan McQuade. You can also find all kinds of info about us and how to submit gossip on our Komi page: https://normalgossip.komi.io/
Episode transcript here.
Follow the show on Instagram @normalgossip, and if you have gossip, email us at normalgossip@defector.com or leave us a voicemail at 26-79-GOSSIP.
Normal Gossip is hosted by Kelsey McKinney (@mckinneykelsey) and produced by Alex Sujong Laughlin (@alexlaughs). Jae Towle Vieira (@jaetowlevieira) is our associate producer. Abigail Segel (@AbigailSegel) is our intern. Justin Ellis is Defector's projects editor.
Show art by Tara Jacoby.
Normal Gossip is a proud member of Radiotopia.

Is the poop story gossip? An urban legend? Guerilla marketing perpetrated on us all by Big Toilet? All of the above?

Normal Gossip Investigates: The Poop Story

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: <a href="https://www.normalgossiplive.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.normalgossiplive.com/</a>

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And we'll see you for our new season in April!

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You can support Normal Gossip directly by buying <a href="https://defectorstore.com/collections/normal-gossip" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">merch</a> or becoming a Friend or a Friend-of-Friend at <a href="https://defector.com/products/normalgossip" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">supportnormalgossip.com</a>.

Our merch shop is run by Dan McQuade. You can also find all kinds of info about us and how to submit gossip on our Komi page: <a href="https://normalgossip.komi.io/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://normalgossip.komi.io/</a>

Episode transcript <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SlfPPB6i_ekgDudnNzU6m3ss2KtOdyFhxgvZxPfqZcc/edit?usp=sharing" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.

Follow the show on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/normalgossip/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@normalgossip</a>, and if you have gossip, email us at <a href="mailto:normalgossip@defector.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">normalgossip@defector.com</a> or leave us a voicemail at 26-79-GOSSIP.

Normal Gossip is hosted by Kelsey McKinney (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/mckinneykelsey/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@mckinneykelsey</a>) and produced by Alex Sujong Laughlin (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/alexlaughs/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@alexlaughs</a>). Jae Towle Vieira (<a href="https://instagram.com/jaetowlevieira?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@jaetowlevieira</a>) is our associate producer. Abigail Segel (<a href="https://twitter.com/AbigailSegel" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@AbigailSegel</a>) is our intern. Justin Ellis is Defector's projects editor.

Show art by Tara Jacoby.

Normal Gossip is a proud member of <a href="https://www.radiotopia.fm/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Radiotopia</a>.

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 secret here.
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 gossip on our Komi page: https://normalgossip.komi.io/
Episode transcript here.
Follow the show on Instagram @normalgossip, and if you have gossip, email us at normalgossip@defector.com or leave us a voicemail at 26-79-GOSSIP.
Normal Gossip is hosted by Kelsey McKinney (@mckinneykelsey) and produced by Alex Sujong Laughlin (@alexlaughs). Jae Towle Vieira (@jaetowlevieira) is our associate producer. Abigail Segel (@AbigailSegel) is our intern. Justin Ellis is Defector's projects editor.
Show art by Tara Jacoby.
Normal Gossip is a proud member of Radiotopia.

Popping into your feeds for a cute lil announcement — we are going on a mini tour this spring! 

A little announcement 🐥

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, <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-distraction-a-defector-podcast/id1525039108" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Distraction</a>!

<a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeckbYr50jxEH97radsR7DH9Kl-0bFNjqNNxvKwDG1k5Nn6aA/viewform" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sign up to hear Normal Gossip's next secret here</a>.

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Our merch shop is run by Dan McQuade.

You can also find all kinds of info about us and how to submit gossip on our Komi page: <a href="https://normalgossip.komi.io/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://normalgossip.komi.io/</a>

Episode transcript <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yRXtxgSlxmpfTB9nWCWcYaZcisjw5r1ADkTJd6j8OSE/edit?usp=sharing" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.

Follow the show on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/normalgossip/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@normalgossip</a>, and if you have gossip, email us at <a href="mailto:normalgossip@defector.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">normalgossip@defector.com</a> or leave us a voicemail at 26-79-GOSSIP.

Normal Gossip is hosted by Kelsey McKinney (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/mckinneykelsey/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@mckinneykelsey</a>) and produced by Alex Sujong Laughlin (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/alexlaughs/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@alexlaughs</a>). Jae Towle Vieira (<a href="https://instagram.com/jaetowlevieira?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@jaetowlevieira</a>) is our associate producer. Abigail Segel (<a href="https://twitter.com/AbigailSegel" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@AbigailSegel</a>) is our intern. Justin Ellis is Defector's projects editor.

Credits read by Emma Deshpande.

Show art by Tara Jacoby.

Normal Gossip is a proud member of <a href="https://www.radiotopia.fm/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Radiotopia</a>.

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 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 gossip on our Komi page: https://normalgossip.komi.io/
Episode transcript here.
Follow the show on Instagram @normalgossip, and if you have gossip, email us at normalgossip@defector.com or leave us a voicemail at 26-79-GOSSIP.
Normal Gossip is hosted by Kelsey McKinney (@mckinneykelsey) and produced by Alex Sujong Laughlin (@alexlaughs). Jae Towle Vieira (@jaetowlevieira) is our associate producer. Abigail Segel (@AbigailSegel) is our intern. Justin Ellis is Defector's projects editor.
Credits read by Emma Deshpande.
Show art by Tara Jacoby.
Normal Gossip is a proud member of Radiotopia.

Defector editor David Roth joins us for our SEASON FINALE! We're about to dive into the stupidest election drama you've ever heard.

Splitting the Dog Vote with David Roth

Survivor 41 winner Erika Casupanan joins us this week for a story about the perils of gossiping at work.

Listen to Erika's podcast, <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/happy-to-see-me-with-erika-casupanan/id1667189595" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Happy to See Me</a>!

<a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeckbYr50jxEH97radsR7DH9Kl-0bFNjqNNxvKwDG1k5Nn6aA/viewform" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sign up to hear Normal Gossip's next secret here</a>.

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Our merch shop is run by Dan McQuade. You can also find all kinds of info about us and how to submit gossip on our Komi page: <a href="https://normalgossip.komi.io/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://normalgossip.komi.io/</a>

Episode transcript <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jIlbXnr_gaGRsy3io_Da3_qxQBx8LWjnUg0LgUVTYzg/edit?usp=sharing" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.

Follow the show on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/normalgossip/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@normalgossip</a>, and if you have gossip, email us at <a href="mailto:normalgossip@defector.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">normalgossip@defector.com</a> or leave us a voicemail at 26-79-GOSSIP.

Normal Gossip is hosted by Kelsey McKinney (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/mckinneykelsey/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@mckinneykelsey</a>) and produced by Alex Sujong Laughlin (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/alexlaughs/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@alexlaughs</a>). Jae Towle Vieira (<a href="https://instagram.com/jaetowlevieira?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@jaetowlevieira</a>) is our associate producer. Abigail Segel (<a href="https://twitter.com/AbigailSegel" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@AbigailSegel</a>) is our intern. Justin Ellis is Defector's projects editor.

Credits read by Libby Crowe.

Show art by Tara Jacoby.

Normal Gossip is a proud member of <a href="https://www.radiotopia.fm/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Radiotopia</a>.

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 supportnormalgossip.com.
Our merch shop is run by Dan McQuade. You can also find all kinds of info about us and how to submit gossip on our Komi page: https://normalgossip.komi.io/
Episode transcript here.
Follow the show on Instagram @normalgossip, and if you have gossip, email us at normalgossip@defector.com or leave us a voicemail at 26-79-GOSSIP.
Normal Gossip is hosted by Kelsey McKinney (@mckinneykelsey) and produced by Alex Sujong Laughlin (@alexlaughs). Jae Towle Vieira (@jaetowlevieira) is our associate producer. Abigail Segel (@AbigailSegel) is our intern. Justin Ellis is Defector's projects editor.
Credits read by Libby Crowe.
Show art by Tara Jacoby.
Normal Gossip is a proud member of Radiotopia.

Survivor 41 winner Erika Casupanan joins us this week for a story about the perils of gossiping at work.

Getting Frisky at the Black Rose with Erika Casupanan

Hayes Brown joins us to learn just how deranged the world of upscale dog grooming can be.

Follow Hayes on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/HayesBrown" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@HayesBrown</a>.

<a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeckbYr50jxEH97radsR7DH9Kl-0bFNjqNNxvKwDG1k5Nn6aA/viewform" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sign up to hear Normal Gossip's next secret here</a>.

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You can support Normal Gossip directly by buying <a href="https://defectorstore.com/collections/normal-gossip" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">merch</a> or becoming a Friend or a Friend-of-Friend at <a href="https://defector.com/products/normalgossip" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">supportnormalgossip.com</a>.

Our merch shop is run by Dan McQuade. You can also find all kinds of info about us and how to submit gossip on our Komi page: <a href="https://normalgossip.komi.io/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://normalgossip.komi.io/</a>

Episode transcript <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1iQ1hbxqmq8L2wFD-YAq99pUfTpHhG87AaxBFAIQ-aDM/edit?usp=sharing" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.

Follow the show on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/normalgossip/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@normalgossip</a>, and if you have gossip, email us at <a href="mailto:normalgossip@defector.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">normalgossip@defector.com</a> or leave us a voicemail at 26-79-GOSSIP.

Normal Gossip is hosted by Kelsey McKinney (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/mckinneykelsey/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@mckinneykelsey</a>) and produced by Alex Sujong Laughlin (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/alexlaughs/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@alexlaughs</a>). Jae Towle Vieira (<a href="https://instagram.com/jaetowlevieira?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@jaetowlevieira</a>) is our associate producer. Abigail Segel (<a href="https://twitter.com/AbigailSegel" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@AbigailSegel</a>) is our intern. Justin Ellis is Defector's projects editor.

Credits read by Emma Deshpande.

Show art by Tara Jacoby.

Normal Gossip is a proud member of <a href="https://www.radiotopia.fm/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Radiotopia</a>.

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 shop is run by Dan McQuade. You can also find all kinds of info about us and how to submit gossip on our Komi page: https://normalgossip.komi.io/
Episode transcript here.
Follow the show on Instagram @normalgossip, and if you have gossip, email us at normalgossip@defector.com or leave us a voicemail at 26-79-GOSSIP.
Normal Gossip is hosted by Kelsey McKinney (@mckinneykelsey) and produced by Alex Sujong Laughlin (@alexlaughs). Jae Towle Vieira (@jaetowlevieira) is our associate producer. Abigail Segel (@AbigailSegel) is our intern. Justin Ellis is Defector's projects editor.
Credits read by Emma Deshpande.
Show art by Tara Jacoby.
Normal Gossip is a proud member of Radiotopia.

Hayes Brown joins us to learn just how deranged the world of upscale dog grooming can be.

Dog Salon Divas with Hayes Brown

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 <a href="https://twitter.com/maitreyiaa" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@maitreyiaa.</a>

<a href="https://on.prx.org/3QEIIJk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support Radiotopia's fall fundraiser</a>!

You can support Normal Gossip directly by buying <a href="https://defectorstore.com/collections/normal-gossip" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">merch</a> or becoming a Friend or a Friend-of-Friend at <a href="https://defector.com/products/normalgossip" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">supportnormalgossip.com</a>.

Our merch shop is run by Dan McQuade. You can also find all kinds of info about us and how to submit gossip on our Komi page: <a href="https://normalgossip.komi.io/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://normalgossip.komi.io/</a>

Episode transcript <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-k1_Hsrd8CgdvMIG9862DBvTqGJe15bj6SEjdvw4ii4/edit?usp=sharing" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.

Follow the show on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/normalgossip/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@normalgossip</a>, and if you have gossip, email us at <a href="mailto:normalgossip@defector.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">normalgossip@defector.com</a> or leave us a voicemail at 26-79-GOSSIP.

Normal Gossip is hosted by Kelsey McKinney (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/mckinneykelsey/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@mckinneykelsey</a>) and produced by Alex Sujong Laughlin (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/alexlaughs/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@alexlaughs</a>). Jae Towle Vieira (<a href="https://instagram.com/jaetowlevieira?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@jaetowlevieira</a>) is our associate producer. Abigail Segel (<a href="https://twitter.com/AbigailSegel" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@AbigailSegel</a>) is our intern. Justin Ellis is Defector's projects editor.

Credits read by Elizabeth Schmidt.

Show art by Tara Jacoby.

Normal Gossip is a proud member of <a href="https://www.radiotopia.fm/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Radiotopia</a>.

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 supportnormalgossip.com.
Our merch shop is run by Dan McQuade. You can also find all kinds of info about us and how to submit gossip on our Komi page: https://normalgossip.komi.io/
Episode transcript here.
Follow the show on Instagram @normalgossip, and if you have gossip, email us at normalgossip@defector.com or leave us a voicemail at 26-79-GOSSIP.
Normal Gossip is hosted by Kelsey McKinney (@mckinneykelsey) and produced by Alex Sujong Laughlin (@alexlaughs). Jae Towle Vieira (@jaetowlevieira) is our associate producer. Abigail Segel (@AbigailSegel) is our intern. Justin Ellis is Defector's projects editor.
Credits read by Elizabeth Schmidt.
Show art by Tara Jacoby.
Normal Gossip is a proud member of Radiotopia.

Our Defector colleague Maitreyi Anantharaman joins us for a story about private school moms taking a theater performance — and "urban dance" classes — too seriously.

Rich Mom Razzle Dazzle with Maitreyi Anantharaman

This week, our pal <a href="https://www.instagram.com/zak_sauce/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Zakiya Gibbons</a> joins us for a story about a Thanksgiving home rental gone horribly, horribly wrong.

Zakiya is the host and editor of <a href="https://www.hangupshow.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hang Up</a>, a new reality dating podcast from Radiotopia! We are obsessed. <a href="https://www.hangupshow.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Check it out!</a>

Speaking of Radiotopia....<a href="https://on.prx.org/3QEIIJk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">support Radiotopia's fall fundraiser</a>!

You can support Normal Gossip directly by buying <a href="https://defectorstore.com/collections/normal-gossip" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">merch</a> or becoming a Friend or a Friend-of-Friend at <a href="https://defector.com/products/normalgossip" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">supportnormalgossip.com</a>.

Our merch shop is run by Dan McQuade. You can also find all kinds of info about us and how to submit gossip on our Komi page: <a href="https://normalgossip.komi.io/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://normalgossip.komi.io/</a>

Episode transcript <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/13t11B_MSdHo_hJukc5WZcc2-j1EQgU6ErFNJwffOLx4/edit?usp=sharing" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.

Follow the show on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/normalgossip/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@normalgossip</a>, and if you have gossip, email us at <a href="mailto:normalgossip@defector.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">normalgossip@defector.com</a> or leave us a voicemail at 26-79-GOSSIP.

Normal Gossip is hosted by Kelsey McKinney (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/mckinneykelsey/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@mckinneykelsey</a>) and produced by Alex Sujong Laughlin (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/alexlaughs/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@alexlaughs</a>). Jae Towle Vieira (<a href="https://instagram.com/jaetowlevieira?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@jaetowlevieira</a>) is our associate producer. Abigail Segel (<a href="https://twitter.com/AbigailSegel" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@AbigailSegel</a>) is our intern. Justin Ellis is Defector's projects editor.

Credits read by Vicki Bolf.

Show art by Tara Jacoby.

Normal Gossip is a proud member of <a href="https://www.radiotopia.fm/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Radiotopia</a>.

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 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 gossip on our Komi page: https://normalgossip.komi.io/
Episode transcript here.
Follow the show on Instagram @normalgossip, and if you have gossip, email us at normalgossip@defector.com or leave us a voicemail at 26-79-GOSSIP.
Normal Gossip is hosted by Kelsey McKinney (@mckinneykelsey) and produced by Alex Sujong Laughlin (@alexlaughs). Jae Towle Vieira (@jaetowlevieira) is our associate producer. Abigail Segel (@AbigailSegel) is our intern. Justin Ellis is Defector's projects editor.
Credits read by Vicki Bolf.
Show art by Tara Jacoby.
Normal Gossip is a proud member of Radiotopia.

This week, our pal Zakiya Gibbons joins us for a story about a Thanksgiving home rental gone horribly, horribly wrong.

Weedsgiving with Zakiya Gibbons

We're going abroad for a long-awaited au pair adventure with writer and podcast host Amanda Montell!

Follow Amanda on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/amanda_montell/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@amanda_montell</a> and make sure to pre-order her book, <a href="https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Age-of-Magical-Overthinking/Amanda-Montell/9781668007976" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Age of Magical Overthinking</a>.

You can support Normal Gossip directly by buying <a href="https://defectorstore.com/collections/normal-gossip" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">merch</a> or becoming a Friend or a Friend-of-Friend at <a href="https://defector.com/products/normalgossip" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">supportnormalgossip.com</a>.

Our merch shop is run by Dan McQuade. You can also find all kinds of info about us and how to submit gossip on our Komi page: <a href="https://normalgossip.komi.io/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://normalgossip.komi.io/</a>

Episode transcript <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1w8c7qAYmMIp5lHW5CTZOzh11COLj_D2EwRL0uMVHQSg/edit?usp=sharing" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.

Follow the show on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/normalgossip/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@normalgossip</a>, and if you have gossip, email us at <a href="mailto:normalgossip@defector.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">normalgossip@defector.com</a> or leave us a voicemail at 26-79-GOSSIP.

Normal Gossip is hosted by Kelsey McKinney (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/mckinneykelsey/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@mckinneykelsey</a>) and produced by Alex Sujong Laughlin (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/alexlaughs/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@alexlaughs</a>). Jae Towle Vieira (<a href="https://instagram.com/jaetowlevieira?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@jaetowlevieira</a>) is our associate producer. Abigail Segel (<a href="https://twitter.com/AbigailSegel" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@AbigailSegel</a>) is our intern. Justin Ellis is Defector's projects editor.

Credits read by Madison Kambour.

Show art by Tara Jacoby.

Normal Gossip is a proud member of <a href="https://www.radiotopia.fm/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Radiotopia</a>. <a href="https://on.prx.org/3QEIIJk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support Radiotopia's fall fundraiser</a>!

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 shop is run by Dan McQuade. You can also find all kinds of info about us and how to submit gossip on our Komi page: https://normalgossip.komi.io/
Episode transcript here.
Follow the show on Instagram @normalgossip, and if you have gossip, email us at normalgossip@defector.com or leave us a voicemail at 26-79-GOSSIP.
Normal Gossip is hosted by Kelsey McKinney (@mckinneykelsey) and produced by Alex Sujong Laughlin (@alexlaughs). Jae Towle Vieira (@jaetowlevieira) is our associate producer. Abigail Segel (@AbigailSegel) is our intern. Justin Ellis is Defector's projects editor.
Credits read by Madison Kambour.
Show art by Tara Jacoby.
Normal Gossip is a proud member of Radiotopia. Support Radiotopia's fall fundraiser!

We're going abroad for a long-awaited au pair adventure with writer and podcast host Amanda Montell!

"Emily in Paris" Meets "Parasite" with Amanda Montell

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 <a href="https://defectorstore.com/collections/normal-gossip" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">merch</a> or becoming a Friend or a Friend-of-Friend at <a href="https://defector.com/products/normalgossip" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">supportnormalgossip.com</a>.

Our merch shop is run by Dan McQuade. You can also find all kinds of info about us and how to submit gossip on our Komi page: <a href="https://normalgossip.komi.io/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://normalgossip.komi.io/</a>

Episode transcript <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fiDSleCOKeMI5tbA-TyPUbA92vIpkif2gbVorAkcOH0/edit?usp=sharing" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.

Follow the show on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/normalgossip/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@normalgossip</a>, and if you have gossip, email us at <a href="mailto:normalgossip@defector.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">normalgossip@defector.com</a> or leave us a voicemail at 26-79-GOSSIP.

Normal Gossip is hosted by Kelsey McKinney (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/mckinneykelsey/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@mckinneykelsey</a>) and produced by Alex Sujong Laughlin (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/alexlaughs/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@alexlaughs</a>). Jae Towle Vieira (<a href="https://instagram.com/jaetowlevieira?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@jaetowlevieira</a>) is our associate producer. Abigail Segel (<a href="https://twitter.com/AbigailSegel" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@AbigailSegel</a>) is our intern. Justin Ellis is Defector's projects editor.

Recorder orchestra by Jenna Bull, Ellen and her husband Spence, Laura Cannon, Ian DeHaven, Natassia Perrine, Robert Beard, Bene Cordaro, Sasha Stone.

Credits read by Thang Pham.

Show art by Tara Jacoby.

Normal Gossip is a proud member of <a href="https://www.radiotopia.fm/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Radiotopia</a>. <a href="https://on.prx.org/3QEIIJk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support Radiotopia's fall fundraiser</a>!

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 gossip on our Komi page: https://normalgossip.komi.io/
Episode transcript here.
Follow the show on Instagram @normalgossip, and if you have gossip, email us at normalgossip@defector.com or leave us a voicemail at 26-79-GOSSIP.
Normal Gossip is hosted by Kelsey McKinney (@mckinneykelsey) and produced by Alex Sujong Laughlin (@alexlaughs). Jae Towle Vieira (@jaetowlevieira) is our associate producer. Abigail Segel (@AbigailSegel) is our intern. Justin Ellis is Defector's projects editor.
Recorder orchestra by Jenna Bull, Ellen and her husband Spence, Laura Cannon, Ian DeHaven, Natassia Perrine, Robert Beard, Bene Cordaro, Sasha Stone.
Credits read by Thang Pham.
Show art by Tara Jacoby.
Normal Gossip is a proud member of Radiotopia. Support Radiotopia's fall fundraiser!

TV writer and showrunner Sarah-Violet Bliss joins us for an evening of moral quandaries and infinite amounts of ceviche.

Should've Said No to the Ceviche with Sarah-Violet Bliss

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 <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jasmineelliscomedy/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@jasmineelliscomedy</a>.

You can support Normal Gossip directly by buying <a href="https://defectorstore.com/collections/normal-gossip" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">merch</a> or becoming a Friend or a Friend-of-Friend at <a href="https://defector.com/products/normalgossip" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">supportnormalgossip.com</a>.

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Episode transcript <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Uec6INpZrglSOPBMrfEZA20yy7Vn7Ch62qf7tvjY6aQ/edit?usp=sharing" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.

Follow the show on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/normalgossip/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@normalgossip</a>, and if you have gossip, email us at <a href="mailto:normalgossip@defector.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">normalgossip@defector.com</a> or leave us a voicemail at 26-79-GOSSIP.

Normal Gossip is hosted by Kelsey McKinney (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/mckinneykelsey/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@mckinneykelsey</a>) and produced by Alex Sujong Laughlin (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/alexlaughs/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@alexlaughs</a>). Jae Towle Vieira (<a href="https://instagram.com/jaetowlevieira?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@jaetowlevieira</a>) is our associate producer. Abigail Segel (<a href="https://twitter.com/AbigailSegel" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@AbigailSegel</a>) is our intern. Justin Ellis is Defector's projects editor.

Credits read by Alli Guiney.

Show art by Tara Jacoby.

Normal Gossip is a proud member of <a href="https://www.radiotopia.fm/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Radiotopia</a>.

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 McQuade. You can also find all kinds of info about us and how to submit gossip on our Komi page: https://normalgossip.komi.io/
Episode transcript here.
Follow the show on Instagram @normalgossip, and if you have gossip, email us at normalgossip@defector.com or leave us a voicemail at 26-79-GOSSIP.
Normal Gossip is hosted by Kelsey McKinney (@mckinneykelsey) and produced by Alex Sujong Laughlin (@alexlaughs). Jae Towle Vieira (@jaetowlevieira) is our associate producer. Abigail Segel (@AbigailSegel) is our intern. Justin Ellis is Defector's projects editor.
Credits read by Alli Guiney.
Show art by Tara Jacoby.
Normal Gossip is a proud member of Radiotopia.

Comedian Jasmine Ellis joins us for a tale about an absurdly large bachelorette party involving sardines, adult jocks, and an empathetic queen.

25 Bridesmaids and an Empath with Jasmine Ellis

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: <a href="https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-unreformed-the-story-of-t-107005437/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Unreformed: the Story of the Alabama Industrial School for Negro Children</a>.

You can support Normal Gossip directly by buying <a href="https://defectorstore.com/collections/normal-gossip" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">merch</a> or becoming a Friend or a Friend-of-Friend at <a href="https://defector.com/products/normalgossip" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">supportnormalgossip.com</a>.

Our merch shop is run by Dan McQuade. You can also find all kinds of info about us and how to submit gossip on our Komi page: <a href="https://normalgossip.komi.io/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://normalgossip.komi.io/</a>

Episode transcript <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WzTcilI6ql0xP30X4nrAnQmmueE44FRqQFhrkmddxzo/edit?usp=sharing" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.

Follow the show on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/normalgossip/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@normalgossip</a>, and if you have gossip, email us at <a href="mailto:normalgossip@defector.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">normalgossip@defector.com</a> or leave us a voicemail at 26-79-GOSSIP.

Normal Gossip is hosted by Kelsey McKinney (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/mckinneykelsey/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@mckinneykelsey</a>) and produced by Alex Sujong Laughlin (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/alexlaughs/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@alexlaughs</a>). Jae Towle Vieira (<a href="https://instagram.com/jaetowlevieira?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@jaetowlevieira</a>) is our associate producer. Abigail Segel (<a href="https://twitter.com/AbigailSegel" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@AbigailSegel</a>) is our intern. Justin Ellis is Defector's projects editor.

Credits read by Zairé Hilliard.

Show art by Tara Jacoby.

Normal Gossip is a proud member of <a href="https://www.radiotopia.fm/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Radiotopia</a>.

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 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 gossip on our Komi page: https://normalgossip.komi.io/
Episode transcript here.
Follow the show on Instagram @normalgossip, and if you have gossip, email us at normalgossip@defector.com or leave us a voicemail at 26-79-GOSSIP.
Normal Gossip is hosted by Kelsey McKinney (@mckinneykelsey) and produced by Alex Sujong Laughlin (@alexlaughs). Jae Towle Vieira (@jaetowlevieira) is our associate producer. Abigail Segel (@AbigailSegel) is our intern. Justin Ellis is Defector's projects editor.
Credits read by Zairé Hilliard.
Show art by Tara Jacoby.
Normal Gossip is a proud member of Radiotopia.

What happens when you send a manic pixie dream girl to CIA summer camp? Journalist, writer, law school graduate, and podcast host Josie Duffy Rice joins us to find out 👀

Teenage Cop Camp with Josie Duffy Rice

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, <a href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/fair-play-how-sports-shape-the-gender-debates-katie-barnes/19486317?ean=9781250276629" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fair Play: How Sports Shape the Gender Debates</a>, and follow them on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/katie_barnes3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@katie_barnes3</a>.

You can support Normal Gossip directly by buying <a href="https://defectorstore.com/collections/normal-gossip" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">merch</a> or becoming a Friend or a Friend-of-Friend at <a href="https://defector.com/products/normalgossip" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">supportnormalgossip.com</a>.

Our merch shop is run by Dan McQuade. You can also find all kinds of info about us and how to submit gossip on our Komi page: <a href="https://normalgossip.komi.io/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://normalgossip.komi.io/</a>

Episode transcript here.

Follow the show on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/normalgossip/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@normalgossip</a>, and if you have gossip, email us at <a href="mailto:normalgossip@defector.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">normalgossip@defector.com</a> or leave us a voicemail at 26-79-GOSSIP.

Normal Gossip is hosted by Kelsey McKinney (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/mckinneykelsey/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@mckinneykelsey</a>) and produced by Alex Sujong Laughlin (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/alexlaughs/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@alexlaughs</a>). Jae Towle Vieira (<a href="https://instagram.com/jaetowlevieira?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@jaetowlevieira</a>) is our associate producer. Abigail Segel (<a href="https://twitter.com/AbigailSegel" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@AbigailSegel</a>) is our intern. Justin Ellis is Defector's projects editor.

Credits read by Jennie Vildzius.

Show art by Tara Jacoby.

Normal Gossip is a proud member of <a href="https://www.radiotopia.fm/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Radiotopia</a>.

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 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 gossip on our Komi page: https://normalgossip.komi.io/
Episode transcript here.
Follow the show on Instagram @normalgossip, and if you have gossip, email us at normalgossip@defector.com or leave us a voicemail at 26-79-GOSSIP.
Normal Gossip is hosted by Kelsey McKinney (@mckinneykelsey) and produced by Alex Sujong Laughlin (@alexlaughs). Jae Towle Vieira (@jaetowlevieira) is our associate producer. Abigail Segel (@AbigailSegel) is our intern. Justin Ellis is Defector's projects editor.
Credits read by Jennie Vildzius.
Show art by Tara Jacoby.
Normal Gossip is a proud member of Radiotopia.

Sports journalist Katie Barnes joins us for a story that brings us back to our high school days.

Vodka Sommelier Bullshit with Katie Barnes

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 Brydie's story, make sure to check out her novel, <a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/go-lightly-brydie-lee-kennedy/1143703642" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Go Lightly!</a>

You can support Normal Gossip directly by buying <a href="https://defectorstore.com/collections/normal-gossip" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">merch</a> or becoming a Friend or a Friend-of-Friend at <a href="https://defector.com/products/normalgossip" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">supportnormalgossip.com</a>.

Our merch shop is run by Dan McQuade.

You can also find all kinds of info about us and how to submit gossip on our Komi page: <a href="https://normalgossip.komi.io/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://normalgossip.komi.io/</a>

Episode transcript <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QNUFCbm6wSfHaOqNBJr4RHTTS14tYtKkt2TyqOC92RI/edit?usp=sharing" title="here" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.

Follow the show on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/normalgossip/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@normalgossip</a>, and if you have gossip, email us at <a href="mailto:normalgossip@defector.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">normalgossip@defector.com</a> or leave us a voicemail at 26-79-GOSSIP.

Normal Gossip is hosted by Kelsey McKinney (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/mckinneykelsey/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@mckinneykelsey</a>) and produced by Alex Sujong Laughlin (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/alexlaughs/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@alexlaughs</a>).

Justin Ellis is Defector's projects editor. Jae Towle Vieira is our associate producer. Show art by Tara Jacoby.

Normal Gossip is a proud member of <a href="https://www.radiotopia.fm/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Radiotopia</a>.

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 Brydie's story, make sure to check out her novel, Go Lightly!
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 gossip on our Komi page: https://normalgossip.komi.io/
Episode transcript here.
Follow the show on Instagram @normalgossip, and if you have gossip, email us at normalgossip@defector.com or leave us a voicemail at 26-79-GOSSIP.
Normal Gossip is hosted by Kelsey McKinney (@mckinneykelsey) and produced by Alex Sujong Laughlin (@alexlaughs).
Justin Ellis is Defector's projects editor. Jae Towle Vieira is our associate producer. Show art by Tara Jacoby.
Normal Gossip is a proud member of Radiotopia.

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. 

Bonus Episode: Sexy Hide-And-Seek at the Shakespeare Festival with Brydie Lee-Kennedy

Happy summer! We’re popping in with a little summer surprise: the recording from our December 2022 live show in Washington, D.C., with <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bmluse/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Brittany Luse</a>! 

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, <a href="https://www.normalgossiplive.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">there are still seats available</a>! 

You can support Normal Gossip directly by buying <a href="https://defectorstore.com/collections/normal-gossip" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">merch</a> or becoming a Friend or a Friend-of-Friend at <a href="https://defector.com/products/normalgossip" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">supportnormalgossip.com</a>. Our merch shop is run by Dan McQuade. You can also find all kinds of info about us and how to submit gossip on our Komi page: <a href="https://normalgossip.komi.io/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://normalgossip.komi.io/</a>

Episode transcript here.

Follow the show on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/normalgossip/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@normalgossip</a>, and if you have gossip, email us at <a href="mailto:normalgossip@defector.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">normalgossip@defector.com</a> or leave us a voicemail at 26-79-GOSSIP.

Normal Gossip is hosted by Kelsey McKinney (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/mckinneykelsey/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@mckinneykelsey</a>) and produced by Alex Sujong Laughlin (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/alexlaughs/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@alexlaughs</a>).

Justin Ellis is Defector's projects editor. Jae Towle Vieira is our associate producer. Show art by Tara Jacoby.

Normal Gossip is a proud member of <a href="https://www.radiotopia.fm/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Radiotopia</a>.

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 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 gossip on our Komi page: https://normalgossip.komi.io/
Episode transcript here.
Follow the show on Instagram @normalgossip, and if you have gossip, email us at normalgossip@defector.com or leave us a voicemail at 26-79-GOSSIP.
Normal Gossip is hosted by Kelsey McKinney (@mckinneykelsey) and produced by Alex Sujong Laughlin (@alexlaughs).
Justin Ellis is Defector's projects editor. Jae Towle Vieira is our associate producer. Show art by Tara Jacoby.
Normal Gossip is a proud member of Radiotopia.

We're popping in with a little summer surprise: the recording from our December 2022 live show in Washington, D.C., with Brittany Luse! 

Surprise! The Plant Story 🪴

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 <a href="https://www.instagram.com/patrickredford/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@patrickredford</a>

PSA: This is the season four FINALE! We're going to take a quick break to tour around the country (see you there?!) and then we'll be back for season 5.

You can support Normal Gossip directly by buying <a href="https://defectorstore.com/collections/normal-gossip" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">merch</a> or becoming a Friend or a Friend-of-Friend at <a href="https://defector.com/products/normalgossip" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">supportnormalgossip.com</a>. Our merch shop is run by Dan McQuade. You can also find all kinds of info about us and how to submit gossip on our Komi page: <a href="https://normalgossip.komi.io/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://normalgossip.komi.io/</a>

Episode transcript <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vqX4Loo8oSVymFoGqfJjh_lyKE-Sc8CJGLWbomhsfxo/edit?usp=sharing" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.

Follow the show on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/normalgossip/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@normalgossip</a>, and if you have gossip, email us at <a href="mailto:normalgossip@defector.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">normalgossip@defector.com</a> or leave us a voicemail at 26-79-GOSSIP.

Normal Gossip is hosted by Kelsey McKinney (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/mckinneykelsey/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@mckinneykelsey</a>) and produced by Alex Sujong Laughlin (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/alexlaughs/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@alexlaughs</a>).

Diana Moskovitz is our story editor. Justin Ellis is Defector's projects editor. Jae Towle Vieira is our production assistant. Show art by Tara Jacoby.

Normal Gossip is a proud member of <a href="https://www.radiotopia.fm/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Radiotopia</a>.

Credits recorded by Mack Mashburn.

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 you there?!) and then we'll be back for season 5.
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 gossip on our Komi page: https://normalgossip.komi.io/
Episode transcript here.
Follow the show on Instagram @normalgossip, and if you have gossip, email us at normalgossip@defector.com or leave us a voicemail at 26-79-GOSSIP.
Normal Gossip is hosted by Kelsey McKinney (@mckinneykelsey) and produced by Alex Sujong Laughlin (@alexlaughs).
Diana Moskovitz is our story editor. Justin Ellis is Defector's projects editor. Jae Towle Vieira is our production assistant. Show art by Tara Jacoby.
Normal Gossip is a proud member of Radiotopia.
Credits recorded by Mack Mashburn.

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.

Family Mealworms with Patrick Redford

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 <a href="https://twitter.com/sallyt" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@sallyt</a> and follow Caroline on IG <a href="https://www.instagram.com/geethanksjustboughtitpod/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@geethanksjustboughtitpod</a>

You can support Normal Gossip directly by buying <a href="https://defectorstore.com/collections/normal-gossip" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">merch</a> or becoming a Friend or a Friend-of-Friend at <a href="https://defector.com/products/normalgossip" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">supportnormalgossip.com</a>. Our merch shop is run by Dan McQuade. You can also find all kinds of info about us and how to submit gossip on our Komi page: <a href="https://normalgossip.komi.io/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://normalgossip.komi.io/</a>

Episode transcript <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/12IXzUV-4eU2waPGc0Nji18qF0TPldfJzk0oxFDRVH2I/edit?usp=sharing" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.

Follow the show on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/normalgossip/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@normalgossip</a>, and if you have gossip, email us at <a href="mailto:normalgossip@defector.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">normalgossip@defector.com</a> or leave us a voicemail at 26-79-GOSSIP.

Normal Gossip is hosted by Kelsey McKinney (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/mckinneykelsey/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@mckinneykelsey</a>) and produced by Alex Sujong Laughlin (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/alexlaughs/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@alexlaughs</a>).

Diana Moskovitz is our story editor. Justin Ellis is Defector's projects editor. Jae Towle Vieira is our production assistant. Show art by Tara Jacoby.

Normal Gossip is a proud member of <a href="https://www.radiotopia.fm/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Radiotopia</a>.

Credits recorded by Crystal Mendoza.

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 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 gossip on our Komi page: https://normalgossip.komi.io/
Episode transcript here.
Follow the show on Instagram @normalgossip, and if you have gossip, email us at normalgossip@defector.com or leave us a voicemail at 26-79-GOSSIP.
Normal Gossip is hosted by Kelsey McKinney (@mckinneykelsey) and produced by Alex Sujong Laughlin (@alexlaughs).
Diana Moskovitz is our story editor. Justin Ellis is Defector's projects editor. Jae Towle Vieira is our production assistant. Show art by Tara Jacoby.
Normal Gossip is a proud member of Radiotopia.
Credits recorded by Crystal Mendoza.

Sally Tamarkin and Caroline Moss get extremely triggered in this episode about a chill bride and her blissfully oblivious wedding weekend.

'Til Deb Do Us Part with Caroline Moss and Sally Tamarkin

Mariah Smith joins us for a true crime adventure.

PSA: This is the EIGHTH of ten episodes this season!

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Diana Moskovitz is our story editor. Justin Ellis is Defector's projects editor. Jae Towle Vieira is our production assistant. Show art by Tara Jacoby.

Normal Gossip is a proud member of <a href="https://www.radiotopia.fm/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Radiotopia</a>.

Credits recorded by Sarah King.

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 Dan McQuade. You can also find all kinds of info about us and how to submit gossip on our Komi page: https://normalgossip.komi.io/
Episode transcript here.
Follow the show on Instagram @normalgossip, and if you have gossip, email us at normalgossip@defector.com or leave us a voicemail at 26-79-GOSSIP.
Normal Gossip is hosted by Kelsey McKinney (@mckinneykelsey) and produced by Alex Sujong Laughlin (@alexlaughs).
Diana Moskovitz is our story editor. Justin Ellis is Defector's projects editor. Jae Towle Vieira is our production assistant. Show art by Tara Jacoby.
Normal Gossip is a proud member of Radiotopia.
Credits recorded by Sarah King.

Mariah Smith joins us for a true crime adventure. 

Murder Binders and Unthinkable Burgers with Mariah Smith

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 <a href="https://www.instagram.com/hannahgiorgis/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@hannahgiorgis</a>

PSA: This is the SEVENTH of ten episodes this season!

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Credits recorded by Lex Rountree.

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 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 gossip on our Komi page: https://normalgossip.komi.io/
Episode transcript here.
Follow the show on Instagram @normalgossip, and if you have gossip, email us at normalgossip@defector.com or leave us a voicemail at 26-79-GOSSIP.
Normal Gossip is hosted by Kelsey McKinney (@mckinneykelsey) and produced by Alex Sujong Laughlin (@alexlaughs).
Diana Moskovitz is our story editor. Justin Ellis is Defector's projects editor. Jae Towle Vieira is our production assistant. Show art by Tara Jacoby.
Normal Gossip is a proud member of Radiotopia.
Credits recorded by Lex Rountree.

The esteemed Hannah Giorgis returns for a tale about what happens when your cousin is too rich for your own good. 

The CHAIR SAGA with Hannah Giorgis

Jasmine Guillory joins us for a tough lesson in bro friendships.

PSA: This is the sixth of ten episodes this season!

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Diana Moskovitz is our story editor. Justin Ellis is Defector's projects editor. Jae Towle Vieira is our production assistant. Show art by Tara Jacoby.

Normal Gossip is a proud member of <a href="https://www.radiotopia.fm/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Radiotopia</a>.

Credits recorded by Rebecca Vitkus.

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 run by Dan McQuade. You can also find all kinds of info about us and how to submit gossip on our Komi page: https://normalgossip.komi.io/
Episode transcript here.
Follow the show on Instagram @normalgossip, and if you have gossip, email us at normalgossip@defector.com or leave us a voicemail at 26-79-GOSSIP.
Normal Gossip is hosted by Kelsey McKinney (@mckinneykelsey) and produced by Alex Sujong Laughlin (@alexlaughs).
Diana Moskovitz is our story editor. Justin Ellis is Defector's projects editor. Jae Towle Vieira is our production assistant. Show art by Tara Jacoby.
Normal Gossip is a proud member of Radiotopia.
Credits recorded by Rebecca Vitkus.

Jasmine Guillory joins us for a tough lesson in bro friendships. 

Vigilante Renovation with Jasmine Guillory

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 <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/code-switch/id1112190608" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">NPR's Code Switch</a> podcast! Follow Parker on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/aparkusfarce" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@aparkusfarce</a>.

PSA: This is the FIFTH of ten episodes this season! We're halfway, baby!

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Diana Moskovitz is our story editor. Justin Ellis is Defector's projects editor. Jae Towle Vieira is our production assistant. Show art by Tara Jacoby.

Normal Gossip is a proud member of <a href="https://www.radiotopia.fm/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Radiotopia</a>.

Credits recorded by Olivia Beres.

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.
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 gossip on our Komi page: https://normalgossip.komi.io/
Episode transcript here.
Follow the show on Instagram @normalgossip, and if you have gossip, email us at normalgossip@defector.com or leave us a voicemail at 26-79-GOSSIP.
Normal Gossip is hosted by Kelsey McKinney (@mckinneykelsey) and produced by Alex Sujong Laughlin (@alexlaughs).
Diana Moskovitz is our story editor. Justin Ellis is Defector's projects editor. Jae Towle Vieira is our production assistant. Show art by Tara Jacoby.
Normal Gossip is a proud member of Radiotopia.
Credits recorded by Olivia Beres.

B.A. Parker takes a trip back in time to a community pool in the South that has some major logistical issues.

Processing Our Michael Phelps Trauma with B.A. Parker

Liv Albert joins us to ponder the age-old question: follow your dreams, or follow the money?

Liv is the host of the podcast <a href="https://www.mythsbaby.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Let's Talk About Myths, Baby!</a> and the author of the books <a href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/greek-mythology-the-gods-goddesses-and-heroes-handbook-from-aphrodite-to-zeus-a-profile-of-who-s-who-in-greek-mythology-liv-albert/14875759?ean=9781507215494" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Greek Mythology</a> and <a href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/nectar-of-the-gods-from-hera-s-hurricane-to-the-appletini-of-discord-75-mythical-cocktails-to-drink-like-a-deity-thea-engst/17542623?ean=9781507217993" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nectar of the Gods</a>.

PSA: This is the fourth of ten episodes this season!

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Follow Liv on IG <a href="https://www.instagram.com/livalbert/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@livalbert</a>.

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Diana Moskovitz is our story editor. Justin Ellis is Defector's projects editor. Jae Towle Vieira is our production assistant. Show art by Tara Jacoby.

Normal Gossip is a proud member of <a href="https://www.radiotopia.fm/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Radiotopia</a>.

Credits recorded by Czarina de la Torre

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 @livalbert.
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 gossip on our Komi page: https://normalgossip.komi.io/
Episode transcript here.
Follow the show on Instagram @normalgossip, and if you have gossip, email us at normalgossip@defector.com or leave us a voicemail at 26-79-GOSSIP.
Normal Gossip is hosted by Kelsey McKinney (@mckinneykelsey) and produced by Alex Sujong Laughlin (@alexlaughs).
Diana Moskovitz is our story editor. Justin Ellis is Defector's projects editor. Jae Towle Vieira is our production assistant. Show art by Tara Jacoby.
Normal Gossip is a proud member of Radiotopia.
Credits recorded by Czarina de la Torre

Liv Albert joins us to ponder the age-old question: follow your dreams, or follow the money? 

Is Mythology Just Gossip? With Liv Albert

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 <a href="https://www.normalgossiplive.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.

Follow Eve on IG <a href="https://www.instagram.com/eve.ewing/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@eve.ewing</a>. <a href="https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2023/03/13/agnes-callard-profile-marriage-philosophy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">This is the New Yorker article we talked about by Rachel Aviv.</a>

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Diana Moskovitz is our story editor. Justin Ellis is Defector's projects editor. Jae Towle Vieira is our production assistant. Show art by Tara Jacoby.

Normal Gossip is a proud member of <a href="https://www.radiotopia.fm/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Radiotopia</a>.

Credits recorded by Steven Sandberg.

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 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 gossip on our Komi page: https://normalgossip.komi.io/
Episode transcript here.
Follow the show on Instagram @normalgossip, and if you have gossip, email us at normalgossip@defector.com or leave us a voicemail at 26-79-GOSSIP.
Normal Gossip is hosted by Kelsey McKinney (@mckinneykelsey) and produced by Alex Sujong Laughlin (@alexlaughs).
Diana Moskovitz is our story editor. Justin Ellis is Defector's projects editor. Jae Towle Vieira is our production assistant. Show art by Tara Jacoby.
Normal Gossip is a proud member of Radiotopia.
Credits recorded by Steven Sandberg.

One of you monsters made Dr. Eve L. Ewing cry by sending us a curséd PowerPoint presentation from a dog Facebook group. 

I Love All Corgis with Dr. Eve L. Ewing

Blythe Roberson joins us for a story about how wrong a group text can go at Disney World.

Blythe's new book <a href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/america-the-beautiful-one-woman-in-a-borrowed-prius-on-the-road-most-traveled-blythe-roberson/19021848?gclid=CjwKCAjw586hBhBrEiwAQYEnHeFOVAoJJtT544sGzPr3-0Ik1lXJMVbyQVq-lGD8wMOmclOJAv0NOxoCAuoQAvD_BwE" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">America the Beautiful?</a> 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 <a href="https://www.instagram.com/blythelikehappy/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@blythelikehappy</a>.

Get your tickets to the Normal Gossip live tour <a href="https://www.normalgossiplive.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.

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Diana Moskovitz is our story editor. Justin Ellis is Defector's projects editor. Jae Towle Vieira is our production assistant. Show art by Tara Jacoby.

Normal Gossip is a proud member of <a href="https://www.radiotopia.fm/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Radiotopia</a>.

Credits recorded by Taylor Soucy.

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.
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 gossip on our Komi page: https://normalgossip.komi.io/
Episode transcript here.
Follow the show on Instagram @normalgossip, and if you have gossip, email us at normalgossip@defector.com or leave us a voicemail at 26-79-GOSSIP.
Normal Gossip is hosted by Kelsey McKinney (@mckinneykelsey) and produced by Alex Sujong Laughlin (@alexlaughs).
Diana Moskovitz is our story editor. Justin Ellis is Defector's projects editor. Jae Towle Vieira is our production assistant. Show art by Tara Jacoby.
Normal Gossip is a proud member of Radiotopia.
Credits recorded by Taylor Soucy.

Blythe Roberson joins us for a story about how wrong a group text can go at Disney World.

The Only Single Girl at Disney with Blythe Roberson

We're back with some big announcements and answers to your questions, like: 

<ul>
<li>Where have you been?</li>
<li>Who is your new partner?</li>
<li>What does it mean that you have a new partner? </li>
<li>What will change about the podcast?</li>
<li>Will you please have a live show in my city pleasseee?</li>
<li>WHEN ARE YOU COMING BACK</li>
</ul>

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Normal Gossip is hosted by Kelsey McKinney (@mckinneykelsey) and produced by Alex Sujong Laughlin (@alexlaughs).

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



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We're back with some big announcements!

S3 Ep9: Big Business Announcement Episode (new partner and new season!!!)

<a href="https://www.genderpodcast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Gender Reveal</a> host and producer Tuck Woodstock joins us for an epic love story from another time .... the early aughts.  

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Credits recorded by Theodore Sidell.

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!   
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Episode transcript here.   
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Normal Gossip is hosted by Kelsey McKinney (@mckinneykelsey) and produced by Alex Sujong Laughlin (@alexlaughs).  
Credits recorded by Theodore Sidell.

S3 Ep8: Steampunk-Ass Murder Mystery with Tuck Woodstock

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.  

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Credits recorded by Ben Sattinger.

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.   
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Episode transcript here.  
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Normal Gossip is hosted by Kelsey McKinney (@mckinneykelsey) and produced by Alex Sujong Laughlin (@alexlaughs).  
Credits recorded by Ben Sattinger.

S3 Ep7: The Science Behind Gossip with Eshin Jolly

Comedian and host of <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/feeling-asian/id1481891689" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Feeling Asian</a> and <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hairy-butthole/id1614969992" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hairy Butthole</a> 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?  

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Law &amp; Order sound effect created by Mike Post. 

Credits read by Jessie Xiao.

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.  
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Episode transcript here.  
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Normal Gossip is hosted by Kelsey McKinney (@mckinneykelsey) and produced by Alex Sujong Laughlin (@alexlaughs).  
Law & Order sound effect created by Mike Post.  
Credits read by Jessie Xiao.

S3 Ep6: In Defense of Children with Youngmi Mayer

Comedian, writer, and host of <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unhappy-hour-with-matt-bellassai/id1253622346" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Unhappy Hour</a> Matt Bellassai joins us for sojourn into the messy world of queer kickball leagues!  

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Thanks to Georgie Du for reading the credits.

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.   
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Episode transcript here.



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Thanks to Georgie Du for reading the credits.

S3 Ep5: You Can't Fight with Heiress Tongue with Matt Bellassai

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!  

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Credits recorded by Jenn Pritchard.

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.  
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Episode transcript here.



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Credits recorded by Jenn Pritchard.

S3 Ep4: Christmas is Cancelled with Laurel Bristow

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.  

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Credits recorded by Emma Waldner.

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! 



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Credits recorded by Emma Waldner.

S3 Ep3: Loud Cats and Thin Walls with Sabrina Imbler

Writer Jessica Goodman joins us for a tale of a One Direction concert weekend gone wrong.  

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Credits by Shira Belén Buchsbaum.

Writer Jessica Goodman joins us for a tale of a One Direction concert weekend gone wrong.   
Follow Jessica on Instagram @jessicagoodman and buy her books!   
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Normal Gossip is hosted by Kelsey McKinney (@mckinneykelsey) and produced by Alex Sujong Laughlin (@alexlaughs).  
Credits by Shira Belén Buchsbaum.

S3 Ep2: The Adventures of Flat Margaret with Jessica Goodman

Welcome to season 3! We're kicking it off with writer and comedian Samantha Irby for a story about a misguided move to the South and a rogue HOA president.  

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Welcome to season 3! We're kicking it off with writer and comedian Samantha Irby for a story about a misguided move to the South and a rogue HOA president.   
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Normal Gossip is hosted by Kelsey McKinney (@mckinneykelsey) and produced by Alex Sujong Laughlin (@alexlaughs).

S3 Ep1: Righteous Lesbian Energy with Samantha Irby

We've been waiting for your niche gossip all season, and you delivered! Five stories of clubs, communities, and small towns, just for you. 

Content warning: We always say that no animals are harmed in our stories, but Alex was tired when she picked these and didn't realize that there are actually two harmed animals in these stories -- one dog who dies (off-screen) and one cat who dies. Please forgive, we will learn from our mistakes. We love animals! 

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We've been waiting for your niche gossip all season, and you delivered! Five stories of clubs, communities, and small towns, just for you.   
Content warning: We always say that no animals are harmed in our stories, but Alex was tired when she picked these and didn't realize that there are actually two harmed animals in these stories -- one dog who dies (off-screen) and one cat who dies. Please forgive, we will learn from our mistakes. We love animals!   
Episode transcript here.  
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Normal Gossip is hosted by Kelsey McKinney (@mckinneykelsey) and produced by Alex Sujong Laughlin (@alexlaughs).

S2 Ep10: Poledancing, book clubs, and gay men's chorus: Your niche gossip

Alex and Justin spent season 2 playing a little game of telephone with the guests....and kept Kelsey out of the loop. Join us to hear how much one gossip story can change from person to person. 

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Alex and Justin spent season 2 playing a little game of telephone with the guests....and kept Kelsey out of the loop. Join us to hear how much one gossip story can change from person to person.   
You can support Normal Gossip directly bybuying merch or becoming a Friend or a Friend-of-Friend at supportnormalgossip.com.  
Episode transcript here.  
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Normal Gossip is hosted by Kelsey McKinney (@mckinneykelsey) and produced by Alex Sujong Laughlin (@alexlaughs).

S2 Ep9: Telephone Game with Alex and Justin

Julia Furlan joins us for a pandemic wedding saga. 

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Julia Furlan joins us for a pandemic wedding saga.   
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S2 Ep8: Conflict Archaeology with Julia Furlan

Comedian, writer, and host of <a href="https://www.npr.org/2022/02/18/1081659546/everyone-their-mom" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">NPR's Everyone &amp; Their Mom</a>, Emma Eun-joo Choi, joins us for a story about teenage love that went on way, way too long.  

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Comedian, writer, and host of NPR's Everyone & Their Mom, Emma Eun-joo Choi, joins us for a story about teenage love that went on way, way too long.   
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Episode transcript here.  
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Normal Gossip is hosted by Kelsey McKinney (@mckinneykelsey) and produced by Alex Sujong Laughlin (@alexlaughs).

S2 Ep7: Dishing in the Confessional with Emma Eun-joo Choi

Comedian and host of <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/feeling-asian/id1481891689" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Feeling Asian</a> Brian Park makes the case for just sending that risky DM already.  

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Normal Gossip is hosted by Kelsey McKinney (@mckinneykelsey) and produced by Alex Sujong Laughlin (@alexlaughs).

Comedian and host of Feeling Asian Brian Park makes the case for just sending that risky DM already.   
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 @normalgossip, and if you have gossip, email us at normalgossip@defector.com or leave us a voicemail at 26-79-GOSSIP.  
Normal Gossip is hosted by Kelsey McKinney (@mckinneykelsey) and produced by Alex Sujong Laughlin (@alexlaughs).

S2 Ep6: Podcast Famous with Brian Park

Tobin Low (Nancy, This American Life, Radiolab) joins us for a romantic (?) tale about hourly work and spilled milk.  

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Episode transcript <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1R5a7lPDIc4gGZ6tmjjptApLhDIrlTV74iSpFFOaRM58/edit?usp=sharing" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.

Follow the show on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/normalgossip/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@normalgossip</a>, and if you have gossip, email us at <a href="mailto:normalgossip@defector.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">normalgossip@defector.com</a> or leave us a voicemail at 26-79-GOSSIP.

Normal Gossip is hosted by Kelsey McKinney (@mckinneykelsey) and produced by Alex Sujong Laughlin (@alexlaughs).

Tobin Low (Nancy, This American Life, Radiolab) joins us for a romantic (?) tale about hourly work and spilled milk.   
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 @normalgossip, and if you have gossip, email us at normalgossip@defector.com or leave us a voicemail at 26-79-GOSSIP.
Normal Gossip is hosted by Kelsey McKinney (@mckinneykelsey) and produced by Alex Sujong Laughlin (@alexlaughs).

S2 Ep5: Personality of a Tan Wall with Tobin Low

Who Weekly's Lindsey Weber and Bobby Finger join us for a story about a dad's mid-life crisis and the friends he meets along the way. 

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Episode transcript <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rKCPZIr956dgOTQ5zGTuDYazt3XuDKGIOG8HQkj_ses/edit?usp=sharing" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.

Follow the show on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/normalgossip/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@normalgossip</a>, and if you have gossip, email us at <a href="mailto:normalgossip@defector.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">normalgossip@defector.com</a> or leave us a voicemail at 26-79-GOSSIP.

Normal Gossip is hosted by Kelsey McKinney (@mckinneykelsey) and produced by Alex Sujong Laughlin (@alexlaughs).

Who Weekly's Lindsey Weber and Bobby Finger join us for a story about a dad's mid-life crisis and the friends he meets along the way. 
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 @normalgossip, and if you have gossip, email us at normalgossip@defector.com or leave us a voicemail at 26-79-GOSSIP.
Normal Gossip is hosted by Kelsey McKinney (@mckinneykelsey) and produced by Alex Sujong Laughlin (@alexlaughs).

S2 Ep4: Short King of East Texas with Lindsey Weber and Bobby Finger

Tracy Clayton joins us this week to affirm her hatred of squirrels, and also to judge who is truly the villain in a group of busybody preschool parents. 

You can support Normal Gossip directly by <a href="https://defectorstore.com/collections/normal-gossip" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">buying merch</a> or becoming a Friend or a Friend-of-Friend at <a href="https://pico.link/defector/offer?id=CheckoutWizard_defector&amp;short_code=wax3wm52" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">supportnormalgossip.com</a>. 

Episode transcript <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/14zmg4Hdn5vzxNJM3h5imWI82pePiZYbfORzLrYRDi4Q/edit?usp=sharing" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. 

Follow the show on Instagram @normalgossip, and if you have gossip, email us at <a href="mailto:normalgossip@defector.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">normalgossip@defector.com</a> or leave us a voicemail at 26-79-GOSSIP. 

Normal Gossip is hosted by Kelsey McKinney (@mckinneykelsey) and produced by Alex Sujong Laughlin (@alexlaughs).

Tracy Clayton joins us this week to affirm her hatred of squirrels, and also to judge who is truly the villain in a group of busybody preschool parents.   
You can support Normal Gossip directly by buying merch or becoming a Friend or a Friend-of-Friend at supportnormalgossip.com.   
Episode transcript here.  
Follow the show on Instagram @normalgossip, and if you have gossip, email us at normalgossip@defector.com or leave us a voicemail at 26-79-GOSSIP.  
Normal Gossip is hosted by Kelsey McKinney (@mckinneykelsey) and produced by Alex Sujong Laughlin (@alexlaughs).

S2 Ep3: Squirrel Enthusiast with Tracy Clayton

Defector’s Kalyn Kahler decides whether this week’s story is about a benevolent business owner with boundary issues — or a cult. 

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<a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cnwizv7PE5gtT1eaP2mrHP4GueSd9huMSetVHel1heI/edit?usp=sharing" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Episode transcript here.</a> 

Follow the show on Instagram @normalgossip, and if you have gossip, email us at <a href="mailto:normalgossip@defector.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">normalgossip@defector.com</a> or leave us a voicemail at 26-79-GOSSIP.Normal Gossip is hosted by Kelsey McKinney (@mckinneykelsey) and produced by Alex Sujong Laughlin (@alexlaughs).

Defector’s Kalyn Kahler decides whether this week’s story is about a benevolent business owner with boundary issues — or a cult.  
You can support Normal Gossip directly by buying merch or becoming a Friend or a Friend-of-Friend at supportnormalgossip.com.  
Episode transcript here.  
Follow the show on Instagram @normalgossip, and if you have gossip, email us at normalgossip@defector.com or leave us a voicemail at 26-79-GOSSIP.Normal Gossip is hosted by Kelsey McKinney (@mckinneykelsey) and produced by Alex Sujong Laughlin (@alexlaughs).

S2 Ep2: The Not-Quite-Magicians with Kalyn Kahler

Welcome to season 2! This week, Danielle Henderson joins us for a prime piece of vintage gossip that will knock your wayfarers off. 

<a href="https://caveat.stellartickets.com/events/defector-media/occurrences/5491cf84-b5ae-42cf-a90a-a546b5c18e89" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Get tickets to the Normal Gossip live show at Caveat in NYC on June 1 here!</a> 

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<a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1iMwpA5hf-1fq9LR3pC0wgnwWg7U9EU7mRkZs_av5Uhk/edit?usp=sharing" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Episode transcript here.</a> 

Follow the show on Instagram @normalgossip, and if you have gossip, email us at <a href="mailto:normalgossip@defector.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">normalgossip@defector.com</a> or leave us a voicemail at 26-79-GOSSIP. 

Normal Gossip is hosted by Kelsey McKinney (@mckinneykelsey) and produced by Alex Sujong Laughlin (@alexlaughs).

Welcome to season 2! This week, Danielle Henderson joins us for a prime piece of vintage gossip that will knock your wayfarers off.  
Get tickets to the Normal Gossip live show at Caveat in NYC on June 1 here!   
You can support Normal Gossip directly by buying merch or becoming a Friend or a Friend-of-Friend at supportnormalgossip.com.   
Episode transcript here.  
Follow the show on Instagram @normalgossip, and if you have gossip, email us at normalgossip@defector.com or leave us a voicemail at 26-79-GOSSIP.  
Normal Gossip is hosted by Kelsey McKinney (@mckinneykelsey) and produced by Alex Sujong Laughlin (@alexlaughs).

S2 Ep1: Grandma's 'Best Friend' Dot with Danielle Henderson

Kelsey and Alex answer your most burning questions: How do we make the show? Why did we take a break? WHEN IS SEASON 2 STARTING? 

Plus, some big announcements! 

Become a Friend or a Friend-of-Friend at <a href="http://supportnormalgossip.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><a href="http://supportnormalgossip.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">supportnormalgossip.com</a></a> . 

<a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1I8Jq6YcBpffw0gDf7Maj6kt2uQwZNov2C-sNWkhk_S4/edit?usp=sharing" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Episode transcript here.</a> 

Follow the show on Instagram @normalgossip, and if you have gossip, email us at <a href="mailto:normalgossip@defector.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">normalgossip@defector.com</a> or leave us a voicemail at 26-79-GOSSIP. 

Normal Gossip is hosted by Kelsey McKinney (@mckinneykelsey) and produced by Alex Sujong Laughlin (@alexlaughs).

Kelsey and Alex answer your most burning questions: How do we make the show? Why did we take a break? WHEN IS SEASON 2 STARTING?   
Plus, some big announcements!   
Become a Friend or a Friend-of-Friend at supportnormalgossip.com .   
Episode transcript here.  
Follow the show on Instagram @normalgossip, and if you have gossip, email us at normalgossip@defector.com or leave us a voicemail at 26-79-GOSSIP.  
Normal Gossip is hosted by Kelsey McKinney (@mckinneykelsey) and produced by Alex Sujong Laughlin (@alexlaughs).

S1 Ep10: Bonus #2: Your FAQ + Some BIG Announcements!

We’re back with a special gossip treat for you! Kelsey is joined by Normal Gossip producer Alex Sujong Laughlin to react to YOUR family gossip stories. 

<a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dUBKh3VFhRakXM-rT25RPJxPBd8KuczxF2Z4cTCFBzk/edit?usp=sharing" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Episode transcript here.</a> 

Follow the show on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/normalgossip/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@normalgossip</a>, and if you have gossip, email us at <a href="mailto:normalgossip@defector.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">normalgossip@defector.com</a> or leave us a voicemail at 26-79-GOSSIP. 

Normal Gossip is hosted by Kelsey McKinney (<a href="https://twitter.com/mckinneykelsey" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@mckinneykelsey</a>) and produced by Alex Sujong Laughlin (<a href="https://twitter.com/alexlaughs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@alexlaughs</a>).

We’re back with a special gossip treat for you! Kelsey is joined by Normal Gossip producer Alex Sujong Laughlin to react to YOUR family gossip stories.  
Episode transcript here.  
Follow the show on Instagram @normalgossip, and if you have gossip, email us at normalgossip@defector.com or leave us a voicemail at 26-79-GOSSIP.  
Normal Gossip is hosted by Kelsey McKinney (@mckinneykelsey) and produced by Alex Sujong Laughlin (@alexlaughs).

S1 Ep9: Season 1 BONUS: Your Family Gossip

Claire Fallon and Emma Gray join us for our season 1 finale to hear about a girls trip gone horribly wrong. 

Follow Claire on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/ClaireEFallon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@ClaireEFallon</a> and follow Emma <a href="https://twitter.com/emmaladyrose" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@emmaladyrose</a>. 

<a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CLOSMDUztX-CEWVJBdZndqp1QGqCVKi5ifykQErGjWU/edit?usp=sharing" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Episode transcript here.</a> 

Follow the show on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/normalgossip/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@normalgossip</a>, and if you have gossip, email us at <a href="mailto:normalgossip@defector.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">normalgossip@defector.com</a> or leave us a voicemail at 26-79-GOSSIP. And don't forget to send us your FAMILY GOSSIP for our special between-season bonus episode. 

Normal Gossip is hosted by Kelsey McKinney (<a href="https://twitter.com/mckinneykelsey" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@mckinneykelsey</a>) and produced by Alex Sujong Laughlin (<a href="https://twitter.com/alexlaughs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@alexlaughs</a>). 

Subscribe to Defector Media and get your first month for 99 cents at <a href="https://pico.link/defector/offer?id=CheckoutWizard_defector&amp;short_code=wax3wm52" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">defector.com/normalgossip</a>.

Claire Fallon and Emma Gray join us for our season 1 finale to hear about a girls trip gone horribly wrong.   
Follow Claire on Twitter @ClaireEFallon and follow Emma @emmaladyrose.  
Episode transcript here.  
Follow the show on Instagram @normalgossip, and if you have gossip, email us at normalgossip@defector.com or leave us a voicemail at 26-79-GOSSIP. And don't forget to send us your FAMILY GOSSIP for our special between-season bonus episode.   
Normal Gossip is hosted by Kelsey McKinney (@mckinneykelsey) and produced by Alex Sujong Laughlin (@alexlaughs).  
Subscribe to Defector Media and get your first month for 99 cents at defector.com/normalgossip.

S1 Ep8: Spot the Scammer with Claire Fallon and Emma Gray

This week, comedian Josh Gondelman loves the gossip story we told him so much he compared it to O. Henry and Poe. 

Follow Josh on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/joshgondelman" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@joshgondelman</a>. 

<a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AoQbgq04xrtkMxT8eHcRRlunYmVaMHaP4sz6sSLQtxs/edit?usp=sharing" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Episode transcript here.</a> 

Follow the show on Instagram @<a href="https://www.instagram.com/normalgossip/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">normalgossip</a>, and if you have gossip, email us at <a href="mailto:normalgossip@defector.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">normalgossip@defector.com</a> or leave us a voicemail at 26-79-GOSSIP. 

Normal Gossip is hosted by Kelsey McKinney (@<a href="https://twitter.com/mckinneykelsey" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">mckinneykelsey</a>) and produced by Alex Sujong Laughlin (@<a href="https://twitter.com/alexlaughs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">alexlaughs</a>). 

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This week, comedian Josh Gondelman loves the gossip story we told him so much he compared it to O. Henry and Poe.  
Follow Josh on Twitter @joshgondelman.  
Episode transcript here.  
Follow the show on Instagram @normalgossip, and if you have gossip, email us at normalgossip@defector.com or leave us a voicemail at 26-79-GOSSIP.  
Normal Gossip is hosted by Kelsey McKinney (@mckinneykelsey) and produced by Alex Sujong Laughlin (@alexlaughs).  
Subscribe to Defector Media and get your first month for 99 cents at defector.com/normalgossip.

S1 Ep7: No One Tells Josh Gondelman the Good Gossip

Senior Vanity Fair correspondent Delia Cai joins us to break down some real John Tucker Must Die shit. 

Follow Delia on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/delia_cai" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@delia_cai</a>. 

<a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/19gT73yjUNyTo1gvEV6meSS0oNEvEf4ZhL3eXy5gmv4I/edit?usp=sharing" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Episode transcript here</a>. 

Follow the show on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/normalgossip/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@normalgossip</a>, and if you have gossip, email us at <a href="mailto:normalgossip@defector.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">normalgossip@defector.com</a> or leave us a voicemail at 26-79-GOSSIP. 

Normal Gossip is hosted by Kelsey McKinney (<a href="https://twitter.com/mckinneykelsey" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@mckinneykelsey</a>) and produced by Alex Sujong Laughlin (<a href="https://twitter.com/alexlaughs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@alexlaughs</a>). 

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Senior Vanity Fair correspondent Delia Cai joins us to break down some real John Tucker Must Die shit.   
Follow Delia on Twitter @delia_cai.  
Episode transcript here.  
Follow the show on Instagram @normalgossip, and if you have gossip, email us at normalgossip@defector.com or leave us a voicemail at 26-79-GOSSIP.  
Normal Gossip is hosted by Kelsey McKinney (@mckinneykelsey) and produced by Alex Sujong Laughlin (@alexlaughs).  
Subscribe to Defector Media and get your first month for 99 cents at defector.com/normalgossip.

S1 Ep6: Nemesis by Proxy, with Delia Cai

THE Scam Goddess, Laci Mosley, joins us in an adventure to the South where a group of sorority sisters teach us the first rule of Gossip Fight Club: never text your mess. 

Follow Laci on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/DivaLaci" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@DivaLaci</a> and subscribe to <a href="https://www.earwolf.com/show/scam-goddess/?_branch_match_id=969250988845936328&amp;_branch_referrer=H4sIAAAAAAAAA8soKSkottLXT00sKs%2FPSdNLLCjQy8nMy9YvTk7MBQBmxvQpHQAAAA%3D%3D" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Scam Goddess</a>! 

<a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1p8N95uM3iw0wgO-f3bw-1Ta4jmQ8Zfhd0hpH1plXcI0/edit?usp=sharing" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Episode transcript available here.</a> 

Follow the show on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/normalgossip/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@normalgossip</a>, and if you have gossip, email us at <a href="mailto:normalgossip@defector.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">normalgossip@defector.com</a> or leave us a voicemail at 26-79-GOSSIP. 

Normal Gossip is hosted by Kelsey McKinney (<a href="https://twitter.com/mckinneykelsey" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@mckinneykelsey</a>) and produced by Alex Sujong Laughlin (<a href="https://twitter.com/alexlaughs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@alexlaughs</a>). 

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THE Scam Goddess, Laci Mosley, joins us in an adventure to the South where a group of sorority sisters teach us the first rule of Gossip Fight Club: never text your mess.   
Follow Laci on Twitter @DivaLaci and subscribe to Scam Goddess!   
Episode transcript available here.  
Follow the show on Instagram @normalgossip, and if you have gossip, email us at normalgossip@defector.com or leave us a voicemail at 26-79-GOSSIP.  
Normal Gossip is hosted by Kelsey McKinney (@mckinneykelsey) and produced by Alex Sujong Laughlin (@alexlaughs).  
Subscribe to Defector Media and get your first month for 99 cents at defector.com/normalgossip.

S1 Ep5: Leave ‘em a Little Bit Broke, a Little Bit Mad with Laci Mosley

Megan Greenwell dishes some upstate woods gossip and we tell her about a mysterious, entrepreneurial neighbor.

Follow Megan on Twitter at <a href="https://twitter.com/megreenwell" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@megreenwell</a>

<a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IfQh9jUDdinfoGKQVNVMDSiluvxJs2B_8SvJYQ75-GA/edit?usp=sharing" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Episode transcript available here.</a>

Follow the show on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/normalgossip/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@normalgossip</a>, and if you have gossip, email us at <a href="mailto:normalgossip@defector.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">normalgossip@defector.com</a> or leave us a voicemail at 26-79-GOSSIP.

Normal Gossip is hosted by Kelsey McKinney (<a href="https://twitter.com/mckinneykelsey" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@mckinneykelsey</a>) and produced by Alex Sujong Laughlin (<a href="https://twitter.com/alexlaughs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@alexlaughs</a>).

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Megan Greenwell dishes some upstate woods gossip and we tell her about a mysterious, entrepreneurial neighbor.
Follow Megan on Twitter at @megreenwell
Episode transcript available here.
Follow the show on Instagram @normalgossip, and if you have gossip, email us at normalgossip@defector.com or leave us a voicemail at 26-79-GOSSIP.
Normal Gossip is hosted by Kelsey McKinney (@mckinneykelsey) and produced by Alex Sujong Laughlin (@alexlaughs).
Subscribe to Defector Media and get your first month for 99 cents at defector.com/normalgossip.

S1 Ep4: Always Google Your Neighbors with Megan Greenwell

Rachelle Hampton, host of Slate’s ICYMI podcast, joins us to unravel the scandal brewing in a neighborhood knitting circle! 

<a href="https://slate.com/podcasts/icymi" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Listen to ICYMI</a> and follow Rachelle on Twitter at <a href="https://twitter.com/heyydnae" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@heyydnae</a>. 

<a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1j31rUNLV8YufSE_abe2WEnKlbZP5MuWhCLZIAaNhRyU/edit?usp=sharing" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Episode transcript available here.</a> 

Follow the show on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/normalgossip/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@normalgossip</a>, and if you have gossip, email us at <a href="mailto:normalgossip@defector.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">normalgossip@defector.com</a> or leave us a voicemail at 26-79-GOSSIP. 

Normal Gossip is hosted by Kelsey McKinney (@mckinneykelsey) and produced by Alex Sujong Laughlin (@alexlaughs). 

Subscribe to Defector Media and get your first month for 99 cents at <a href="http://defector.com/normalgossip" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">defector.com/normalgossip</a>.

Rachelle Hampton, host of Slate’s ICYMI podcast, joins us to unravel the scandal brewing in a neighborhood knitting circle!  
Listen to ICYMI and follow Rachelle on Twitter at @heyydnae.  
Episode transcript available here.  
Follow the show on Instagram @normalgossip, and if you have gossip, email us at normalgossip@defector.com or leave us a voicemail at 26-79-GOSSIP.  
Normal Gossip is hosted by Kelsey McKinney (@mckinneykelsey) and produced by Alex Sujong Laughlin (@alexlaughs).  
Subscribe to Defector Media and get your first month for 99 cents at defector.com/normalgossip.

S1 Ep3: Can I Say Something Bitchy? With Rachelle Hampton

Sam Sanders, Correspondent and host of NPR's "It's Been a Minute," joins us for our second episode! Join us as we hear a story good enough that it forced Sam to reveal that, "the first rule of fight club is never date a tall, cute bartender." 

Check out<a href="https://www.npr.org/podcasts/510317/its-been-a-minute-with-sam-sanders" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sam Sanders' "It's Been a Minute" here</a>, and follow him on social media <a href="https://twitter.com/samsanders" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@samsanders</a>. 

<a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1p56SumUQ3s9Z3sBeosE3p1uRzeMBfmbiRladK4EeOCA/edit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Episode transcript available here.</a> 

Follow the show on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/normalgossip/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@normalgossip</a>, and if you have gossip, email us at <a href="mailto:normalgossip@defector.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">normalgossip@defector.com</a> or leave us a voicemail at 26-79-GOSSIP. 

Normal Gossip is hosted by Kelsey McKinney (@mckinneykelsey) and produced by Alex Sujong Laughlin (@alexlaughs). 

Subscribe to Defector Media and get your first month for 99 cents at <a href="http://defector.com/normalgossip" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">defector.com/normalgossip</a>.

Sam Sanders, Correspondent and host of NPR's "It's Been a Minute," joins us for our second episode! Join us as we hear a story good enough that it forced Sam to reveal that, "the first rule of fight club is never date a tall, cute bartender."   
Check outSam Sanders' "It's Been a Minute" here, and follow him on social media @samsanders.  
Episode transcript available here.  
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