Episode

S2 Ep1: Grandma's 'Best Friend' Dot with Danielle Henderson
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1:02:55
Published: Wed May 18 2022
Description

Welcome to season 2! This week, Danielle Henderson joins us for a prime piece of vintage gossip that will knock your wayfarers off. Get tickets to the Normal Gossip live show at Caveat in NYC on June 1 here! You can support Normal Gossip directly by buying 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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Normal Gossip is back with season two and introducing new features, such as early access to live shows and direct support.
00:00 - 03:26 (03:26)
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Normal Gossip
Summary

Normal Gossip is back with season two and introducing new features, such as early access to live shows and direct support. The second bonus episode contains more information on how to support this podcast.

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S2 Ep1: Grandma's 'Best Friend' Dot with Danielle Henderson
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The speaker talks about their experience growing up as a Black woman in a predominantly white farm town and the challenges they faced.
03:26 - 07:49 (04:23)
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Identity
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The speaker talks about their experience growing up as a Black woman in a predominantly white farm town and the challenges they faced. They also discuss how their relationship with gossip has changed since living among people they know.

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S2 Ep1: Grandma's 'Best Friend' Dot with Danielle Henderson
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A podcaster shares about moving, writing a book, and her family's reaction to it, including her mother's displeasure.
07:49 - 11:47 (03:58)
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Family
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A podcaster shares about moving, writing a book, and her family's reaction to it, including her mother's displeasure.

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S2 Ep1: Grandma's 'Best Friend' Dot with Danielle Henderson
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Lisa, who works as a cashier, is aware that Greatest Love of All is a huge hit.
11:47 - 14:47 (03:00)
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Music
Summary

Lisa, who works as a cashier, is aware that Greatest Love of All is a huge hit. She is not willing to meet a parent unless it's for a significant event.

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S2 Ep1: Grandma's 'Best Friend' Dot with Danielle Henderson
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Kimberly, David, and Michael discuss high school gossip and an upcoming family vacation to Aruba, with Lisa pondering about trying out jet skis during the trip.
14:47 - 19:44 (04:56)
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Family Dynamics
Summary

Kimberly, David, and Michael discuss high school gossip and an upcoming family vacation to Aruba, with Lisa pondering about trying out jet skis during the trip.

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S2 Ep1: Grandma's 'Best Friend' Dot with Danielle Henderson
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Lisa inquires if Michael is using his family's cash supply to purchase drugs but still wants to go to Aruba and buy a cashmere sweater.
19:44 - 23:36 (03:51)
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Drugs
Summary

Lisa inquires if Michael is using his family's cash supply to purchase drugs but still wants to go to Aruba and buy a cashmere sweater.

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S2 Ep1: Grandma's 'Best Friend' Dot with Danielle Henderson
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Two friends chat about buying fancy lipstick that comes with a small purse and discussing the unnecessary lengths one goes to provide info on a dog.
23:36 - 28:45 (05:09)
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Beauty and Pets
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Two friends chat about buying fancy lipstick that comes with a small purse and discussing the unnecessary lengths one goes to provide info on a dog.

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S2 Ep1: Grandma's 'Best Friend' Dot with Danielle Henderson
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Lisa feels envious as she observes Kimberly and Michael's father enjoy their traditional meal together during their trip to Aruba, while she's still trying to impress the family.
28:45 - 32:22 (03:37)
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Family dynamics
Summary

Lisa feels envious as she observes Kimberly and Michael's father enjoy their traditional meal together during their trip to Aruba, while she's still trying to impress the family.

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S2 Ep1: Grandma's 'Best Friend' Dot with Danielle Henderson
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Lisa learns, through communication with Kimberly, that her boyfriend Michael may be the one stealing things.
32:22 - 36:04 (03:41)
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Theft
Summary

Lisa learns, through communication with Kimberly, that her boyfriend Michael may be the one stealing things. The conveyed details lead Lisa to become convinced of Michael's involvement in the thefts.

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S2 Ep1: Grandma's 'Best Friend' Dot with Danielle Henderson
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Lisa confronts Michael about the stolen items in his family's home, demanding reassurance that he is innocent, while also considering paying for the missing items as a resolution.
36:04 - 41:42 (05:38)
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Family Drama
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Lisa confronts Michael about the stolen items in his family's home, demanding reassurance that he is innocent, while also considering paying for the missing items as a resolution.

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S2 Ep1: Grandma's 'Best Friend' Dot with Danielle Henderson
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In this conversation excerpt, Lisa expresses her concern about being misunderstood by her partner's family due to their assumptions about theft and money.
41:42 - 44:15 (02:32)
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Relationships
Summary

In this conversation excerpt, Lisa expresses her concern about being misunderstood by her partner's family due to their assumptions about theft and money.

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S2 Ep1: Grandma's 'Best Friend' Dot with Danielle Henderson
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Lisa Langstone debates with Dot about telling Michael's parents about what they found.
44:15 - 48:41 (04:26)
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Lisa Langstone
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Lisa Langstone debates with Dot about telling Michael's parents about what they found. They both agree that clearing Michael's name and their own is the main goal, even if Michael's parents may question Lisa's motives for searching through his belongings.

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S2 Ep1: Grandma's 'Best Friend' Dot with Danielle Henderson
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Lisa accuses Kimberly of stealing her bag, while Kimberly proves Lisa wrong by showing that there is nothing in her bag.
48:41 - 51:56 (03:15)
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Accusation
Summary

Lisa accuses Kimberly of stealing her bag, while Kimberly proves Lisa wrong by showing that there is nothing in her bag. Lisa is left embarrassed and Kimberly is taken aback by the accusation.

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S2 Ep1: Grandma's 'Best Friend' Dot with Danielle Henderson
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A woman tries to prove her innocence after her friend accuses her of stealing a designer handbag, by noticing a distinguishing feature on the lining of her own bag and realizing that it did not match the lining of the stolen bag.
51:56 - 56:08 (04:11)
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Crime
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A woman tries to prove her innocence after her friend accuses her of stealing a designer handbag, by noticing a distinguishing feature on the lining of her own bag and realizing that it did not match the lining of the stolen bag.

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S2 Ep1: Grandma's 'Best Friend' Dot with Danielle Henderson
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Lisa is furious that she couldn't buy a cashmere sweater for Kimberly and ends up petting the sweater longingly, much to the confusion of others.
56:09 - 1:00:16 (04:07)
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Feud
Summary

Lisa is furious that she couldn't buy a cashmere sweater for Kimberly and ends up petting the sweater longingly, much to the confusion of others.

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S2 Ep1: Grandma's 'Best Friend' Dot with Danielle Henderson
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The hosts suggest confronting a family member's partner who has been stealing from the family for years with a surprise visit, a rented Corvette, and a dramatic reveal of their crimes.
1:00:19 - 1:03:24 (03:05)
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Family drama
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The hosts suggest confronting a family member's partner who has been stealing from the family for years with a surprise visit, a rented Corvette, and a dramatic reveal of their crimes.

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S2 Ep1: Grandma's 'Best Friend' Dot with Danielle Henderson
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Kelsey McKinney talks to Daniel M. Lavery about various topics including Sun Ra, Mormonism, and transcendentalism on the Normal Gossip podcast.
1:03:24 - 1:04:46 (01:21)
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podcast
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Kelsey McKinney talks to Daniel M. Lavery about various topics including Sun Ra, Mormonism, and transcendentalism on the Normal Gossip podcast.

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S2 Ep1: Grandma's 'Best Friend' Dot with Danielle Henderson
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