Normal Gossip

By: Normal Gossip
  • Summary

  • Normal Gossip delivers juicy, strange, funny, and utterly banal gossip about people you’ll never know and never meet. Host Kelsey McKinney discusses reader-submitted comedic gossip with guests, diving into the lives and decisions of complete strangers. The second-hand truth really is stranger than fiction. Produced by Alex Sujong Laughlin. Show art by Tara Jacoby. https://normalgossip.komi.io/

    Defector Media LLC
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Episodes
  • Charcuterie Board of Gossip with Rachelle Hampton
    Sep 25 2024

    Surprise! In today's bonus episode, Rachelle Hampton (Normal Gossip's best friend) joins Kelsey for a basketful of updates on gossips past.

    Spoiler warning! Make sure you've listened to the following episodes:

    S1E8 Spot the Scammer

    S2E3 Squirrel Enthusiast

    S2E4 Short King of East Texas

    S3E1 Righteous Lesbian Energy

    S3E6 In Defense of Children

    S4E6 Vigilante Renovation

    See you on October 9th for the premiere of season seven!

    Pre-order Kelsey's book, YOU DIDN'T HEAR THIS FROM ME, here!

    Subscribe to our newsletter for writing from Kelsey and Alex, blog recommendations, and bonus secrets!

    You can support 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), Ozzy Llinas Goodman (@ozzy_llinas), and Jae Towle Vieira (@jaetowlevieira). 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.

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    57 mins
  • MFAs and Other Mistakes with Brittany Luse
    Jun 19 2024

    It is the season 6 FINALE and we've got the amazing Brittany Luse here for a story about A-list authors, ill-advised MFAs, and pets in places where they shouldn't be.

    Listen to Brittany's podcast, It's Been a Minute, here!

    PRE-ORDER KELSEY'S BOOK, YOU DIDN'T HEAR THIS FROM ME, HERE!!!

    Subscribe to our new newsletter for writing from Kelsey and Alex, 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 (@ozzy_llinas). 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.

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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • The Wormhole of Sasha with Gabby Windey
    Jun 12 2024

    We are joined this week by our gayest Bachelorette, Gabby Windey, for a story about queer love, polyamory, and a pair of *very* special tie-dyed overalls.

    Listen to Gabby's podcast, Long Winded with Gabby Windey.

    PRE-ORDER KELSEY'S BOOK, YOU DIDN'T HEAR THIS FROM ME, HERE!!!

    Subscribe to our new newsletter for writing from Kelsey and Alex, blog 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 (@ozzy_llinas). 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.

    Show more Show less
    56 mins

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Such a good podcast!

I love the stories and they are told well. It's very interesting and like talking with friends during a night out. It's perfect for an easy listen that is engaging, funny and so good!

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Love this for us!

This podcast truly satisfies the need to collect entertaining stories. Listening along makes me feel like I'm in the room taking part in theseI can't love or recommend it more!

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fun to listen to

love their voices also
feels like you are listening to friends. Enjoying the stories a lot

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telephone game is great!

I will continue on to the next episodes and won't let me submit without 15 words

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