Episode

S2 Ep7: Dishing in the Confessional with Emma Eun-joo Choi
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1:04:39
Published: Wed Jun 29 2022
Description

Comedian, writer, and host of NPR's Everyone & Their Mom, Emma Eun-joo Choi, joins us for a story about teenage love that went on way, way too long.  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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00:00 - 04:02 (04:02)
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With the subscription, Friend of a Friend and Friend, you can access secret monthly episodes and be entered in a pool to be a guest on the show. Special monthly secret episodes give listeners a chance to confess a juicy gossip story while the host takes a break.

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S2 Ep7: Dishing in the Confessional with Emma Eun-joo Choi
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The speaker shares their approach to gossiping and differentiates between sharing personal information and receiving potentially harmful information.
04:03 - 09:42 (05:39)
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Personal Growth
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The speaker shares their approach to gossiping and differentiates between sharing personal information and receiving potentially harmful information.

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S2 Ep7: Dishing in the Confessional with Emma Eun-joo Choi
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Hannah and Liam's love story feels like it's straight out of a rom-com with elaborate dates and gestures of affection.
09:42 - 16:18 (06:36)
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Romance
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Hannah and Liam's love story feels like it's straight out of a rom-com with elaborate dates and gestures of affection.

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S2 Ep7: Dishing in the Confessional with Emma Eun-joo Choi
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Liam tells Hannah about his mom's best friend, Jesse, who is still closeted and uncomfortable coming out.
16:18 - 19:25 (03:06)
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LGBTQ+
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Liam tells Hannah about his mom's best friend, Jesse, who is still closeted and uncomfortable coming out.

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S2 Ep7: Dishing in the Confessional with Emma Eun-joo Choi
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A girl's boyfriend changed his mind about attending the same college as her, causing her to struggle with the decision to go or stay.
19:25 - 21:48 (02:22)
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College decisions
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A girl's boyfriend changed his mind about attending the same college as her, causing her to struggle with the decision to go or stay. She ultimately chooses to follow her dream and go to Colorado University despite her boyfriend staying behind.

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S2 Ep7: Dishing in the Confessional with Emma Eun-joo Choi
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Liam and his mom are able to spend quality time together now that they're back in the same city.
21:48 - 24:45 (02:57)
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Family
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Liam and his mom are able to spend quality time together now that they're back in the same city. Rachel, Liam's sister, joins in on the fun as they all spend the summer together.

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S2 Ep7: Dishing in the Confessional with Emma Eun-joo Choi
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Jesse and Hannah give Liam a step-by-step plan on how to make a movie with his $5,000 a month allowance, while Liam's mom suggests Jesse's connections in Hollywood could be helpful for funding.
24:45 - 29:09 (04:23)
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filmmaking
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Jesse and Hannah give Liam a step-by-step plan on how to make a movie with his $5,000 a month allowance, while Liam's mom suggests Jesse's connections in Hollywood could be helpful for funding.

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S2 Ep7: Dishing in the Confessional with Emma Eun-joo Choi
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The speaker is discussing the confusion between tea and "liquid death," and notes that even though they have a lot of "tea" to deal with, they also have liquid death, which is not actually tea but rather a brand of water.
29:09 - 31:11 (02:02)
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Beverage
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The speaker is discussing the confusion between tea and "liquid death," and notes that even though they have a lot of "tea" to deal with, they also have liquid death, which is not actually tea but rather a brand of water.

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S2 Ep7: Dishing in the Confessional with Emma Eun-joo Choi
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Despite having the necessary equipment, the disorganized production of a movie has caused multiple people to quit due to the lack of direction and leadership from a young, inexperienced director.
31:11 - 36:26 (05:15)
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Movie Production
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Despite having the necessary equipment, the disorganized production of a movie has caused multiple people to quit due to the lack of direction and leadership from a young, inexperienced director.

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S2 Ep7: Dishing in the Confessional with Emma Eun-joo Choi
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A group of friends attend a fancy dinner party where the tension is high and the conversation is awkward.
36:26 - 40:42 (04:15)
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Social Interaction
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A group of friends attend a fancy dinner party where the tension is high and the conversation is awkward.

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S2 Ep7: Dishing in the Confessional with Emma Eun-joo Choi
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Hannah is feeling unsure about her relationship because her boyfriend, Liam, did not follow her to college, causing her to consider questioning his commitment to the relationship and even reaching out to his mother for clarification.
40:42 - 43:41 (02:59)
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Relationships
Summary

Hannah is feeling unsure about her relationship because her boyfriend, Liam, did not follow her to college, causing her to consider questioning his commitment to the relationship and even reaching out to his mother for clarification.

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S2 Ep7: Dishing in the Confessional with Emma Eun-joo Choi
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The speaker shares casual thoughts about the challenges of making important life decisions, such as relocating for love, and critiques the quality of a movie's production.
43:41 - 46:43 (03:02)
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Life, Relationships
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The speaker shares casual thoughts about the challenges of making important life decisions, such as relocating for love, and critiques the quality of a movie's production.

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S2 Ep7: Dishing in the Confessional with Emma Eun-joo Choi
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Liam's mom helps them find an apartment that allows dogs of any size and Liam's belongings are being moved by professional movers.
46:43 - 50:18 (03:34)
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Moving, Apartment hunting
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Liam's mom helps them find an apartment that allows dogs of any size and Liam's belongings are being moved by professional movers.

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Liam becomes extremely angry after talking to his mother, leaving Hannah surprised and taken aback.
50:18 - 53:41 (03:22)
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Emotions
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Liam becomes extremely angry after talking to his mother, leaving Hannah surprised and taken aback.

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S2 Ep7: Dishing in the Confessional with Emma Eun-joo Choi
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The speaker suggests getting budgeting apps and watching documentaries as tools for encouraging better financial habits.
53:41 - 57:25 (03:44)
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Personal Finance
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The speaker suggests getting budgeting apps and watching documentaries as tools for encouraging better financial habits. They also discuss personal experiences and observations regarding budgeting.

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S2 Ep7: Dishing in the Confessional with Emma Eun-joo Choi
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The speaker talks about using classic mind games to determine if someone is cheating, such as tracking their location and talking to their friends.
57:25 - 1:00:28 (03:02)
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Cheating
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The speaker talks about using classic mind games to determine if someone is cheating, such as tracking their location and talking to their friends. They also mention a person seeing their diamond necklace and expressing dislike for it before ending a relationship.

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The podcast hosts discuss pop culture theories about a show's character and their relationships, including one where a character has repressed desires.
1:00:28 - 1:03:45 (03:17)
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Pop Culture
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The podcast hosts discuss pop culture theories about a show's character and their relationships, including one where a character has repressed desires.

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S2 Ep7: Dishing in the Confessional with Emma Eun-joo Choi
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The podcast is signing off, thanking the listeners for tuning in.
1:03:45 - 1:07:02 (03:17)
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The podcast is signing off, thanking the listeners for tuning in.

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S2 Ep7: Dishing in the Confessional with Emma Eun-joo Choi
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