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 [email protected] 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 McKinney and Alex Sujan Laughlin, the co-creators of the Normal Gossip podcast, introduce themselves and discuss their show.
The hosts discuss their love for collecting factoids and sharing gossip in order to have interesting stories to tell later on.
The speaker talks about how one of her friends decided to befriend a popular couple in a new city she had moved to, despite not initially liking them, and how it ended up being a positive experience.
The Weasley brothers have a product in their store which is a stretchy ear. It is similar to the one they used in Harry Potter.
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The conversation surrounds the ethical debate about whether it is better to not tell someone you cheated on them if it will protect them from being hurt. It is also discussed how the loss of trust can lead to bad outcomes for both parties involved in the relationship.
The hosts discuss the complicated web of affairs and secrets that occurred among a group of business school students, and consider the ethics of stockpiling secrets for personal use.
In this episode, the speakers emphasize the importance of building friendships as a form of networking. They also prioritize answering listener questions before delving deeper into the topic.
The guest shares his enthusiasm for the media company Defector and his interest in a podcast called "Normal Gossip" which he was able to provide feedback on as a subscriber.
This podcast episode delves into the ethics of gossip and examines the line between acceptable and unacceptable topics. The hosts discuss their personal standards for gossip stories and the importance of avoiding topics that delve into dark and intense subjects such as domestic violence and sexual assault.
The assumption that a podcast with a lighter production touch has less effort put into it is not true. The hosts of the podcast "Reply All" talk about the work and effort that goes into producing an episode and the follow-up questions they need to ask to ensure the stories are true and accurate.
Defector is offering subscribers at the friend level exclusive access to their close friend circle on Instagram in addition to a full subscription with unlimited access to blogs, commenting privileges, live staff Q&As, and a daily Defector newsletter. The hosts also discuss whether they would seek out an ex's new partner to see how things are going.
The host discusses the misguided idea that getting a divorce will solve all your problems and encourages people to communicate and work through their issues instead of giving up.
The team announces the release of eight regular and two bonus episodes for season 2 of Normal Gossip. They discuss how happiness is not necessarily rooted in marriage and encourage listeners to share their gossip stories via email or voicemail.