Normal Gossip

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A Succulent Crime with Kelsey McKinney Sep 23, 2026

Show notes

Dowager queen Kelsey McKinney is back to close out season ten with a story about plant parenthood in a pediatrician's office.

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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 Rachelle Hampton (@heyydnae) and produced by Se'era Spragley Ricks (@seera_sharae) and Jae Towle Vieira (@jaetowlevieira). Our audio engineer is Samantha Gattsek. Justin Ellis is Defector's projects editor. Show art by Tara Jacoby. Theme music composed by Hrishikesh Hirway.

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Of Baths and Bivalves with Avery Trufelman Sep 16, 2026

Show notes

Avery Trufelman returns for a story about the ethics of scallops and boundaries.

We are now on YouTube. Be sure to follow us on there at @DefectorMedia where you can watch today’s episode.

Subscribe to our newsletter for writing from Rachelle, Se'era, Jae, Alex, and Kelsey, plus blog recommendations and secrets!

You can support Normal Gossip directly by buying merch or becoming a Friend or a Friend-of-Friend at supportnormalgossip.com.

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.

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Temu Renaissance with Hunter Harris and Peyton Dix Sep 09, 2026

Show notes

Hunter Harris and Peyton Dix joined us for some gossip about a director, a dramaturg, and disco Les Mis.

We are now on YouTube. Be sure to follow us on there at @DefectorMedia where you can watch today’s episode.

Subscribe to our newsletter for writing from Rachelle, Se'era, Jae, Alex, and Kelsey, plus blog recommendations and secrets!

You can support Normal Gossip directly by buying merch or becoming a Friend or a Friend-of-Friend at supportnormalgossip.com.

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 a proud member of Radiotopia.

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Amorphous Blob of Boy with Lauren Chan Sep 02, 2026

Show notes

Lauren Chan came on for a tale about a girl with too many suitors and too many roommates.

We are now on YouTube. Be sure to follow us on there at @DefectorMedia where you can watch today’s episode.

Subscribe to our newsletter for writing from Rachelle, Se'era, Jae, Alex, and Kelsey, plus blog recommendations and secrets!

You can support Normal Gossip directly by buying merch or becoming a Friend or a Friend-of-Friend at supportnormalgossip.com.

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 a proud member of Radiotopia.

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Glorified Trailers and She-E-O's with George Civeris Aug 26, 2026

Show notes

George Civeris joined us for a story about a starry-eyed idealist, a “good cause,” and some big egos.

We are now on YouTube. Be sure to follow us on there at @DefectorMedia where you can watch today’s episode.

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You can support Normal Gossip directly by buying merch or becoming a Friend or a Friend-of-Friend at supportnormalgossip.com.

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 a proud member of Radiotopia.

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Who's Next in the Rolodex? with Zakiya Gibbons Aug 19, 2026

Show notes

We brought Zakiya Gibbons back for a summer of smooching and subterfuge with a lesbian group chat.

We are now on YouTube. Be sure to follow us on there at @DefectorMedia where you can watch today’s episode.

Subscribe to our newsletter for writing from Rachelle, Se'era, Jae, Alex, and Kelsey, plus blog recommendations and secrets!

You can support Normal Gossip directly by buying merch or becoming a Friend or a Friend-of-Friend at supportnormalgossip.com.

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 a proud member of Radiotopia.

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Axe Clout and Blade Lore with Danielle Hewitt and Alex Barasch Aug 12, 2026

Show notes

Danielle Hewitt and Alex Barasch came on to explore what happens when a boy tries to get between a girl and her axe.

We are now on YouTube. Be sure to follow us on there at @DefectorMedia where you can watch today’s episode.

Subscribe to our newsletter for writing from Rachelle, Se'era, Jae, Alex, and Kelsey, plus blog recommendations and secrets!

You can support Normal Gossip directly by buying merch or becoming a Friend or a Friend-of-Friend at supportnormalgossip.com.

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 a proud member of Radiotopia.

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Last Rites and Kia Boys with Nadira Goffe Aug 05, 2026

Show notes

We invited Nadira Goffe back for a story about a beloved car, a beloved coach, and a run-in with the Kia Boys. But first—trigger warning—Rachelle shares some self-gossip that might make you a tad bit queasy.

We are now on YouTube. Be sure to follow us on there at @DefectorMedia where you can watch today’s episode.

Subscribe to our newsletter for writing from Rachelle, Se'era, Jae, Alex, and Kelsey, plus blog recommendations and secrets!

You can support Normal Gossip directly by buying merch or becoming a Friend or a Friend-of-Friend at supportnormalgossip.com.

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 a proud member of Radiotopia.

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Losing Control of the Algo with Laci Mosley Jul 29, 2026

Show notes

Laci Mosley returns for a story about a couple of microinfluencers so committed to image management that their friends can't tell if they're still together.

We are now on YouTube. Be sure to follow us on there at @DefectorMedia where you can watch today’s episode.

Subscribe to our newsletter for writing from Rachelle, Se'era, Jae, Alex, and Kelsey, plus blog recommendations and secrets!

You can support Normal Gossip directly by buying merch or becoming a Friend or a Friend-of-Friend at supportnormalgossip.com.

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 a proud member of Radiotopia.

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Paranormal Activity with Amber Singletary Jul 22, 2026

Show notes

Amber Singletary joined us for a tale about a blended family that isn't blending, a spectral presence, and a 1-800 late night witch.

We are now on YouTube. Be sure to follow us on there at @DefectorMedia where you can watch today’s episode.

Subscribe to our newsletter for writing from Rachelle, Se'era, Jae, Alex, and Kelsey, plus blog recommendations and secrets!

You can support Normal Gossip directly by buying merch or becoming a Friend or a Friend-of-Friend at supportnormalgossip.com.

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 a proud member of Radiotopia.

Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

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