Episode

S1 Ep7: No One Tells Josh Gondelman the Good Gossip
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1:06:01
Published: Wed Feb 16 2022
Description

This week, comedian Josh Gondelman loves the gossip story we told him so much he compared it to O. Henry and Poe. Follow Josh on Twitter @joshgondelman. 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). Subscribe to Defector Media and get your first month for 99 cents at defector.com/normalgossip.  

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The podcast explores various forms of gossip and why we engage in it, including positive gossip, and how our perception of gossip can be influenced by our reputation.
03:05 - 08:20 (05:15)
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Psychology
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The podcast explores various forms of gossip and why we engage in it, including positive gossip, and how our perception of gossip can be influenced by our reputation.

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S1 Ep7: No One Tells Josh Gondelman the Good Gossip
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Normal Gossip
The podcast host discusses the nuances of gossip and the importance of whisper networks for safety and protection against potential harm or danger.
08:20 - 12:59 (04:38)
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Whisper Networks
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The podcast host discusses the nuances of gossip and the importance of whisper networks for safety and protection against potential harm or danger.

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S1 Ep7: No One Tells Josh Gondelman the Good Gossip
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Normal Gossip
In this episode, the speaker discusses the complexities of building relationships in the comedy industry due to the unregulated, HR-less nature of the work environments while revealing the excuses often used to justify bad behaviour.
12:59 - 18:00 (05:00)
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Workplace Relationships
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In this episode, the speaker discusses the complexities of building relationships in the comedy industry due to the unregulated, HR-less nature of the work environments while revealing the excuses often used to justify bad behaviour. The speaker also shares their own experience of not being aware of sexual harassment in the industry as an adult male.

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S1 Ep7: No One Tells Josh Gondelman the Good Gossip
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Normal Gossip
The speaker shares anecdotes about how her dog has become a common connection point for striking up conversations with strangers.
18:00 - 22:16 (04:16)
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Pets
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The speaker shares anecdotes about how her dog has become a common connection point for striking up conversations with strangers. Additionally, she discusses the thought process behind getting a dog that can keep up with her running habit.

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S1 Ep7: No One Tells Josh Gondelman the Good Gossip
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The speaker's friend invites her over to hang out on Fridays by revealing a secret dog park in the neighborhood, which also leads to the discovery of a city property that needs a crosswalk.
22:16 - 28:40 (06:24)
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Social Life and Infrastructure
Summary

The speaker's friend invites her over to hang out on Fridays by revealing a secret dog park in the neighborhood, which also leads to the discovery of a city property that needs a crosswalk. Fortunately, the council member for the neighborhood has a plan to install one already.

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S1 Ep7: No One Tells Josh Gondelman the Good Gossip
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Normal Gossip
In this podcast episode, the speakers discuss the peculiar Boston tradition of shoveling out parking spots and using household items to save a space, as well as the neighborhood politics that come with creating a new crosswalk and the clash between preserving parking space availability and having a safer commute.
28:40 - 33:13 (04:32)
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Boston
Summary

In this podcast episode, the speakers discuss the peculiar Boston tradition of shoveling out parking spots and using household items to save a space, as well as the neighborhood politics that come with creating a new crosswalk and the clash between preserving parking space availability and having a safer commute.

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S1 Ep7: No One Tells Josh Gondelman the Good Gossip
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Normal Gossip
Jordan is envious of her neighbor, Mary Elizabeth, who constantly posts Instagram selfies of herself running and of her running shoes and times.
33:13 - 37:08 (03:55)
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Envy
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Jordan is envious of her neighbor, Mary Elizabeth, who constantly posts Instagram selfies of herself running and of her running shoes and times. Jordan pays close attention to what Mary Elizabeth is saying during every fight in the Listserv.

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S1 Ep7: No One Tells Josh Gondelman the Good Gossip
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Jordan is skeptical of Mary Elizabeth's marathon training and is following her on social media to see if she will actually qualify for the race.
37:08 - 41:48 (04:39)
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Running
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Jordan is skeptical of Mary Elizabeth's marathon training and is following her on social media to see if she will actually qualify for the race.

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S1 Ep7: No One Tells Josh Gondelman the Good Gossip
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Two people are discussing a situation involving a person named Mary Elizabeth and her tea business, and how running helps one of them identify potential fraud in the industry.
41:48 - 44:46 (02:57)
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Running
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Two people are discussing a situation involving a person named Mary Elizabeth and her tea business, and how running helps one of them identify potential fraud in the industry.

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S1 Ep7: No One Tells Josh Gondelman the Good Gossip
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Normal Gossip
The speaker speculates on the potential suspicious activity of a runner who is going for her second post-injury run, and wonders if another character will try to catch her in the act.
44:46 - 47:33 (02:47)
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Running
Summary

The speaker speculates on the potential suspicious activity of a runner who is going for her second post-injury run, and wonders if another character will try to catch her in the act.

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S1 Ep7: No One Tells Josh Gondelman the Good Gossip
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Normal Gossip
The speaker talks about the discomfort of having a conversation with someone who you have been stalking on Instagram, but don't want to reveal it.
47:33 - 51:04 (03:31)
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Social Discomfort
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The speaker talks about the discomfort of having a conversation with someone who you have been stalking on Instagram, but don't want to reveal it. The conversation is likened to one with Michael Scott from The Office, and the situation is compounded by the pinging of the nemesis' Gmail inbox.

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S1 Ep7: No One Tells Josh Gondelman the Good Gossip
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The podcast discusses concerns about leaving dogs in parked cars, including potential dangers and legal consequences.
51:04 - 54:44 (03:39)
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Dogs
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The podcast discusses concerns about leaving dogs in parked cars, including potential dangers and legal consequences.

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S1 Ep7: No One Tells Josh Gondelman the Good Gossip
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An email thread about a marathon fraud becomes embroiled in a dispute over a car parked in a crosswalk with a dog inside, causing people to disagree on whether or not to call the police, with others claiming it's a racist action.
54:44 - 1:00:24 (05:39)
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Email Drama
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An email thread about a marathon fraud becomes embroiled in a dispute over a car parked in a crosswalk with a dog inside, causing people to disagree on whether or not to call the police, with others claiming it's a racist action.

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S1 Ep7: No One Tells Josh Gondelman the Good Gossip
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The podcasters discuss a neighbor who pretended to run a marathon, causing annoyance to another neighbor, and the harmlessness of such actions.
1:00:24 - 1:04:33 (04:09)
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Neighbor Disputes
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The podcasters discuss a neighbor who pretended to run a marathon, causing annoyance to another neighbor, and the harmlessness of such actions. They then delve into the issue of parking disputes and how frustrating it can be to not have enough parking in a certain area.

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S1 Ep7: No One Tells Josh Gondelman the Good Gossip
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Brian McKinney shares where to find him on social media and how to contact the Normal Gossip podcast.
1:04:33 - 1:08:09 (03:36)
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Social Media
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Brian McKinney shares where to find him on social media and how to contact the Normal Gossip podcast.

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S1 Ep7: No One Tells Josh Gondelman the Good Gossip
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Normal Gossip