Normal Gossip

In a delightful reunion, Rachelle Hampton, a regular guest and colleague at Defector.com, joins for a chat filled with laughter. They explore the chaotic joys of parenting, sharing humorous parenting tales and neighborhood drama over feral cats. Rachelle and Kelsey humorously navigate the rollercoaster of adult friendships, discussing the intrigue of secrets and quirky scams in the orchid community. The podcast wraps up with entertaining anecdotes, including a family’s long-standing hot dog mystery, making for a truly engaging listen.

Brittany Luse shares hilarious gossip, memory struggles, and MFA rivalry stories. Mia's chaotic adventures with ferrets, risky glass-making, and surprising revelations add comedic twists. An entertaining blend of humor, friendship, and unexpected mishaps make for a lively season finale.

Gabby Windey, our gayest Bachelorette, shares stories about queer love and polyamory. Topics include exploring dynamics of gossiping in the lesbian community, navigating romantic relationships in a songwriter program, and balancing romantic and platonic intimacy in lesbian relationships. They also discuss open relationships, dealing with jealousy, and a performative art piece in the park.

Jenée Desmond-Harris shares hilarious stories about accidentally getting too stoned, dealing with fire alarms, and patriotism in a fun and entertaining chat.

Therapist Sonalee explores family haunting, activism through gossip, and navigating professional boundaries. Mina's journey to grandmother's farewell uncovers spooky revelations. Sisterly bond strengthens amidst supernatural encounters. Family heirloom deception reveals mistaken identity and dynamics.

Elise Hu discusses startup chaos, friendships, and the importance of personal connections in a tale that involves hermit crabs, cryptocurrency, and navigating business and personal relationships. The podcast delves into workplace dynamics, problem-solving, and the surprising downfall of a company due to personal conflicts, leading to reconciliation and new beginnings.

Avery Trufelman talks about mushroom foraging, cultbrain, and greige athleisure in an engaging conversation about unique topics. From mushroom hunting to the joy of cooking them, the discussion highlights the beauty of mushrooms.

Lindy West and Meagan Hatcher-Mays discuss an entertaining story about scandal gossip and orthotic shoes. The podcast explores the allure of gossip, family secrets, Bunko nights, elderly Bunko group chaos, cheating revelations, and the thrill of cheating in games.

Justin Ellis, the editor of the podcast, joins to discuss indoor playgrounds and Facebook groups. The podcast explores navigating relationships through gossip, parenting dilemmas at an indoor playground, and facing consequences of hater activities on social media.

Comedian Marlena Rodriguez discusses daddy issues, rollerblades, and gossip dynamics in the entertainment industry. The episode explores workplace gossip, awkward soccer encounters, summer friendships, cat health monitoring, and community theater drama. Themes of competition, betrayal, and personal growth are intertwined in a captivating and entertaining narrative.