Episode
S1 Ep2: Dickmatized with Sam Sanders
39:30
Published: Wed Jan 12 2022
Description
Sam Sanders, Correspondent and host of NPR's "It's Been a Minute," joins us for our second episode! Join us as we hear a story good enough that it forced Sam to reveal that, "the first rule of fight club is never date a tall, cute bartender." Check outSam Sanders' "It's Been a Minute" here, and follow him on social media @samsanders. Episode transcript available 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). Subscribe to Defector Media and get your first month for 99 cents at defector.com/normalgossip.
Chapters
In this episode of Normal Gossip, NPR's Sam Sanders talks to Kelsey McKinney about his love for gossip.
00:00 - 00:56 (00:56)
Summary
In this episode of Normal Gossip, NPR's Sam Sanders talks to Kelsey McKinney about his love for gossip.
EpisodeS1 Ep2: Dickmatized with Sam Sanders
PodcastNormal Gossip
Gossip can serve as a check on societal norms, but it can also perpetuate harmful gender stereotypes and impact certain groups more adversely than others.
00:56 - 05:35 (04:38)
Summary
Gossip can serve as a check on societal norms, but it can also perpetuate harmful gender stereotypes and impact certain groups more adversely than others.
EpisodeS1 Ep2: Dickmatized with Sam Sanders
PodcastNormal Gossip
The speaker discusses society's desire to draw a clear distinction between gossip and political reporting, despite the similarities in content.
05:35 - 09:35 (04:00)
Summary
The speaker discusses society's desire to draw a clear distinction between gossip and political reporting, despite the similarities in content. The only uncontested non-gossip category seems to be that of numbers, whereas companies often differentiate themselves through branding instead of their product.
EpisodeS1 Ep2: Dickmatized with Sam Sanders
PodcastNormal Gossip
A friend offers to host another friend because the navigation of the new locale was less than ideal, and the community rules were not up to their taste.
09:36 - 15:15 (05:39)
Summary
A friend offers to host another friend because the navigation of the new locale was less than ideal, and the community rules were not up to their taste.
EpisodeS1 Ep2: Dickmatized with Sam Sanders
PodcastNormal Gossip
Kat explores a house that seems a little weird, but ultimately harmless, as she tries to help a friend solve a problem.
15:15 - 20:15 (05:00)
Summary
Kat explores a house that seems a little weird, but ultimately harmless, as she tries to help a friend solve a problem.
EpisodeS1 Ep2: Dickmatized with Sam Sanders
PodcastNormal Gossip
A conversation about tea and beverage misunderstandings.
20:15 - 23:54 (03:38)
Summary
A conversation about tea and beverage misunderstandings.
EpisodeS1 Ep2: Dickmatized with Sam Sanders
PodcastNormal Gossip
The speaker discusses a scenario where miscommunication causes frustration and tension between two people.
23:54 - 26:17 (02:23)
Summary
The speaker discusses a scenario where miscommunication causes frustration and tension between two people.
EpisodeS1 Ep2: Dickmatized with Sam Sanders
PodcastNormal Gossip
The speaker tells the story of a woman who discovers during a date with her childhood crush that he is planning to move out because his parents are getting divorced.
26:18 - 30:19 (04:00)
Summary
The speaker tells the story of a woman who discovers during a date with her childhood crush that he is planning to move out because his parents are getting divorced. She confronts him with memories of his mother's death that appear to contradict his words, ultimately leaving the house in frustration.
EpisodeS1 Ep2: Dickmatized with Sam Sanders
PodcastNormal Gossip
Kat discovers that Joel's father has a pregnant girlfriend who is the same age as Joel, along with a wife who also lives in the house.
30:19 - 34:07 (03:47)
Summary
Kat discovers that Joel's father has a pregnant girlfriend who is the same age as Joel, along with a wife who also lives in the house. She considers using the avocado mattress PR woman's house as an escape from the drama.
EpisodeS1 Ep2: Dickmatized with Sam Sanders
PodcastNormal Gossip
The host jokes about identifying a "fuckboy", giving examples of what they look and act like.
34:07 - 39:34 (05:27)
Summary
The host jokes about identifying a "fuckboy", giving examples of what they look and act like. She expresses hope that Kat will come to her senses and move on from hers.
EpisodeS1 Ep2: Dickmatized with Sam Sanders
PodcastNormal Gossip
The hosts of two different podcasts discuss the issue of hunger in America and encourage listeners to contact them with feedback or stories.
39:34 - 41:15 (01:41)
Summary
The hosts of two different podcasts discuss the issue of hunger in America and encourage listeners to contact them with feedback or stories.