Episode

S2 Ep8: Conflict Archaeology with Julia Furlan
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1:05:55
Published: Wed Jul 06 2022
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Julia Furlan joins us for a pandemic wedding saga. 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 [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). 

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The hosts are requesting stories about niche-specific communities such as dog park groups, pet store drama, and roller derby adventures.
00:00 - 02:09 (02:09)
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Storytelling
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The hosts are requesting stories about niche-specific communities such as dog park groups, pet store drama, and roller derby adventures. This episode is the last one of season two and will be followed by a break for the hosts to recover before returning to create more good episodes.

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S2 Ep8: Conflict Archaeology with Julia Furlan
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The speaker explains the two subscription levels for the podcast which include the friend level and the friend of a friend level, with the latter providing access to subscriber-only episodes.
02:09 - 06:05 (03:56)
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Podcast Subscription
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The speaker explains the two subscription levels for the podcast which include the friend level and the friend of a friend level, with the latter providing access to subscriber-only episodes. She also expresses gratitude to those who have subscribed.

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S2 Ep8: Conflict Archaeology with Julia Furlan
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The group chat can level the playing field among friends, but it can also uplift or tear down individuals depending on how gossip is trafficked within it.
06:05 - 12:39 (06:33)
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Group Chat
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The group chat can level the playing field among friends, but it can also uplift or tear down individuals depending on how gossip is trafficked within it. It's important to be honest about one's relationship with gossip and recognize that really good gossip can still be impactful without knowing the subject's identity.

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The idea that proximity can deceive someone to believe they love a person, when in reality they don't, is explored in a podcast episode discussing the dynamics of relationships in young adult life.
12:39 - 16:46 (04:06)
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Relationships
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The idea that proximity can deceive someone to believe they love a person, when in reality they don't, is explored in a podcast episode discussing the dynamics of relationships in young adult life.

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S2 Ep8: Conflict Archaeology with Julia Furlan
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The speakers discuss two individuals, Nora and Waltie, who engage in a classic codependent relationship and analyze their behavior during their weekly drinks.
16:46 - 19:11 (02:24)
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Codependency
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The speakers discuss two individuals, Nora and Waltie, who engage in a classic codependent relationship and analyze their behavior during their weekly drinks.

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Nora quickly helps Walt navigate the process of community college when he beats himself up over getting a part-time job in retail.
19:11 - 23:07 (03:56)
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Education
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Nora quickly helps Walt navigate the process of community college when he beats himself up over getting a part-time job in retail.

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A woman is rumored to have helped a man change his life by simply believing in him and providing motivation.
23:07 - 25:49 (02:42)
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Motivation
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A woman is rumored to have helped a man change his life by simply believing in him and providing motivation. While she is known for being able to get things for free due to her looks, her focus is on making her art.

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Walt is hesitant to get engaged until he has enough money to buy a house in cash, but is also waiting for a promotion at work before considering proposing, raising the question of when it's truly the right time to make a financial commitment to the future.
25:49 - 27:48 (01:58)
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Personal finance
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Walt is hesitant to get engaged until he has enough money to buy a house in cash, but is also waiting for a promotion at work before considering proposing, raising the question of when it's truly the right time to make a financial commitment to the future.

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The speaker discusses how some people can overanalyze their relationships and try to find patterns or reasons for things rather than just observing if they are happy or not.
27:48 - 32:34 (04:46)
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Relationships
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The speaker discusses how some people can overanalyze their relationships and try to find patterns or reasons for things rather than just observing if they are happy or not.

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The speaker discusses how life choices can be viewed as emotional math and highlights how some situations might not have a clear solution.
32:34 - 35:06 (02:31)
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Life Choices
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The speaker discusses how life choices can be viewed as emotional math and highlights how some situations might not have a clear solution.

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Liquid Death is a brand of healthy beverages and apparel that can be found on Amazon or at a retailer near you.
35:06 - 37:43 (02:37)
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Liquid Death
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Liquid Death is a brand of healthy beverages and apparel that can be found on Amazon or at a retailer near you. Normal Gossip listeners can receive 20% off their first apparel purchase through liquiddeath.com/gossip.

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The transcript for this podcast is missing.
37:43 - 38:05 (00:21)
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The speaker advises against complaining about wedding planning on social media and suggests that the focus should be on love instead.
38:05 - 41:36 (03:31)
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Wedding planning
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The speaker advises against complaining about wedding planning on social media and suggests that the focus should be on love instead. They also suggest cutting down the guest list and not blaming others for lacking support.

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The couple hosting the wedding has announced that they will not require masks, however vaccinations will be mandatory for all attendees.
41:36 - 44:09 (02:32)
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Vaccination
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The couple hosting the wedding has announced that they will not require masks, however vaccinations will be mandatory for all attendees.

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A couple creates a Facebook group for their wedding guests with rules, and later requires guests to be vaccinated.
44:09 - 47:29 (03:19)
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Wedding, Vaccination
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A couple creates a Facebook group for their wedding guests with rules, and later requires guests to be vaccinated. However, this decision causes drama among the guests in the group.

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Malcolm tells Walt two weeks before the wedding that he doesn't think Nora is right for him and that they need to talk one-on-one to clear the air.
47:29 - 50:55 (03:26)
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Relationships
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Malcolm tells Walt two weeks before the wedding that he doesn't think Nora is right for him and that they need to talk one-on-one to clear the air.

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The podcast host shares a technique called "Conflict Archaeology" which refers to the act of bringing up past issues during a current conflict.
50:55 - 55:57 (05:01)
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Conflict Resolution
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The podcast host shares a technique called "Conflict Archaeology" which refers to the act of bringing up past issues during a current conflict.

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The speaker discusses how written communication can cause drama within a group, referencing a specific situation where an email led to 300 unread texts and fractured relationships.
55:57 - 58:21 (02:23)
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Written Communication
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The speaker discusses how written communication can cause drama within a group, referencing a specific situation where an email led to 300 unread texts and fractured relationships.

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The speaker attended a wedding where there had been a cheating scandal, and while some guests thought it was lovely, others considered the bride, Nora, a villain due to her questionable actions in a Facebook group.
58:21 - 1:03:25 (05:04)
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Wedding Drama
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The speaker attended a wedding where there had been a cheating scandal, and while some guests thought it was lovely, others considered the bride, Nora, a villain due to her questionable actions in a Facebook group.

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This podcast episode discusses the dynamics of family events and the effect of grudges on them, ultimately leading to potential explosions.
1:03:25 - 1:07:27 (04:01)
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Family dynamics
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This podcast episode discusses the dynamics of family events and the effect of grudges on them, ultimately leading to potential explosions.

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Outro of Normal Gossip podcast, thanking listeners for tuning in and inviting them to share gossip stories or support the podcast at a designated website.
1:07:27 - 1:08:29 (01:02)
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Gossip
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Outro of Normal Gossip podcast, thanking listeners for tuning in and inviting them to share gossip stories or support the podcast at a designated website.

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S2 Ep8: Conflict Archaeology with Julia Furlan
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