Episode
S2 Ep5: Personality of a Tan Wall with Tobin Low
1:05:32
Published: Wed Jun 15 2022
Description
Tobin Low (Nancy, This American Life, Radiolab) joins us for a romantic (?) tale about hourly work and spilled milk. 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).
Chapters
The podcast discusses the advantages of joining groups such as clubs, alumni associations, and communities that share common interests, and encourages listeners to participate in creating a sense of community and belonging.
00:00 - 01:40 (01:40)
Summary
The podcast discusses the advantages of joining groups such as clubs, alumni associations, and communities that share common interests, and encourages listeners to participate in creating a sense of community and belonging. They also announce a new listener story-based episode on gossip, soon to be shared on stage.
EpisodeS2 Ep5: Personality of a Tan Wall with Tobin Low
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The hosts discuss the concept of spreading gossip responsibly, where gossip that doesn't harm someone's life or livelihood is acceptable to be shared.
01:40 - 04:32 (02:51)
Summary
The hosts discuss the concept of spreading gossip responsibly, where gossip that doesn't harm someone's life or livelihood is acceptable to be shared. They provide ways to share gossip via voicemail or email.
EpisodeS2 Ep5: Personality of a Tan Wall with Tobin Low
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The speaker discusses the intricacies and awareness POCs have of their family members, how they are all connected, and how it affects their professional lives as radio producers.
04:32 - 13:27 (08:55)
Summary
The speaker discusses the intricacies and awareness POCs have of their family members, how they are all connected, and how it affects their professional lives as radio producers.
EpisodeS2 Ep5: Personality of a Tan Wall with Tobin Low
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The speaker discusses the hard work and dedication of Bailey, who wakes up early and drives 30 minutes to work at a coffee shop before going to afternoon classes, and how others may not fully appreciate it.
13:27 - 16:20 (02:53)
Summary
The speaker discusses the hard work and dedication of Bailey, who wakes up early and drives 30 minutes to work at a coffee shop before going to afternoon classes, and how others may not fully appreciate it.
EpisodeS2 Ep5: Personality of a Tan Wall with Tobin Low
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On the night shift, it's best to aim for bar duty to avoid taking out the trash.
16:20 - 20:14 (03:53)
Summary
On the night shift, it's best to aim for bar duty to avoid taking out the trash. The hosts discuss the phenomenon of being a Disney adult and speculate if one of their colleagues falls into this category.
EpisodeS2 Ep5: Personality of a Tan Wall with Tobin Low
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The speaker questions the actions of a colleague and wonders why they haven't been fired for negligence if others have been let go, describing their behavior as womanizing and neglectful.
20:14 - 24:37 (04:22)
Summary
The speaker questions the actions of a colleague and wonders why they haven't been fired for negligence if others have been let go, describing their behavior as womanizing and neglectful.
EpisodeS2 Ep5: Personality of a Tan Wall with Tobin Low
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The podcast hosts discuss when it's appropriate to intervene if someone's joke crosses the line into abuse.
24:37 - 29:08 (04:31)
Summary
The podcast hosts discuss when it's appropriate to intervene if someone's joke crosses the line into abuse.
EpisodeS2 Ep5: Personality of a Tan Wall with Tobin Low
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The episode discusses the struggles of working minimum wage jobs, including doing organizational projects and dealing with colleagues who don't pull their weight, as well as the ethical issues surrounding tax evasion.
29:08 - 32:18 (03:09)
Summary
The episode discusses the struggles of working minimum wage jobs, including doing organizational projects and dealing with colleagues who don't pull their weight, as well as the ethical issues surrounding tax evasion.
EpisodeS2 Ep5: Personality of a Tan Wall with Tobin Low
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The team discusses the potential benefits and drawbacks of workplace relationships, acknowledging the company's rules against dating coworkers while also considering the positive impact it may have on a boss's mood and the overall work environment.
32:18 - 35:00 (02:42)
Summary
The team discusses the potential benefits and drawbacks of workplace relationships, acknowledging the company's rules against dating coworkers while also considering the positive impact it may have on a boss's mood and the overall work environment.
EpisodeS2 Ep5: Personality of a Tan Wall with Tobin Low
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The speaker advises a strong knock or making a commotion to get the attention of people who are hiding in the back room.
35:00 - 37:28 (02:28)
Summary
The speaker advises a strong knock or making a commotion to get the attention of people who are hiding in the back room.
EpisodeS2 Ep5: Personality of a Tan Wall with Tobin Low
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A woman sends a voice memo to her colleagues complaining about her boss and gossiping about the workplace.
37:28 - 41:01 (03:32)
Summary
A woman sends a voice memo to her colleagues complaining about her boss and gossiping about the workplace. The conversation highlights the temptation to participate in office gossip and the potential consequences.
EpisodeS2 Ep5: Personality of a Tan Wall with Tobin Low
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The speaker on the podcast draws a connection between the description of tapping and a scene from the movie "The Usual Suspects" where a character abandons a shift at a register.
41:01 - 44:44 (03:43)
Summary
The speaker on the podcast draws a connection between the description of tapping and a scene from the movie "The Usual Suspects" where a character abandons a shift at a register. The conversation touches on the process of working a register in comparison to the gesture described earlier.
EpisodeS2 Ep5: Personality of a Tan Wall with Tobin Low
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The podcaster discusses how Oliver seems to get away with anything and everything, and how people should just grow up and deal with it instead of complaining about it.
44:44 - 49:01 (04:17)
Summary
The podcaster discusses how Oliver seems to get away with anything and everything, and how people should just grow up and deal with it instead of complaining about it.
EpisodeS2 Ep5: Personality of a Tan Wall with Tobin Low
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The group chat is going through a breakup with some members taking sides, while others are unable to read the situation.
49:01 - 52:37 (03:35)
Summary
The group chat is going through a breakup with some members taking sides, while others are unable to read the situation. There is a feeling of confirmation when one member goes off on their ex-partner.
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Plum's ex-girlfriend overhears her coworker, Bailey, taking orders for complicated drinks while hiking.
52:37 - 57:12 (04:34)
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Plum's ex-girlfriend overhears her coworker, Bailey, taking orders for complicated drinks while hiking. Later at Starbucks, Bailey accidentally gives Plum's drink to another customer, who happens to know Plum's ex-girlfriend and orders a complicated drink herself, leaving Plum feeling frustrated and unliked at work.
EpisodeS2 Ep5: Personality of a Tan Wall with Tobin Low
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A discussion about how people can use social media to investigate and confirm the identity of individuals.
57:12 - 1:02:07 (04:54)
Summary
A discussion about how people can use social media to investigate and confirm the identity of individuals.
EpisodeS2 Ep5: Personality of a Tan Wall with Tobin Low
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The relationship status of Charli D'Amelio and her ex-boyfriend, and why their recent TikTok together has caused speculation amongst fans.
1:02:07 - 1:06:42 (04:35)
Summary
The relationship status of Charli D'Amelio and her ex-boyfriend, and why their recent TikTok together has caused speculation amongst fans.
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The Normal Gossip podcast concludes with host Kelsey McKinney sharing contact information for submitting gossip stories and supporting the podcast, and acknowledging the podcast production team and parent company Defector Media.
1:06:42 - 1:07:47 (01:04)
Summary
The Normal Gossip podcast concludes with host Kelsey McKinney sharing contact information for submitting gossip stories and supporting the podcast, and acknowledging the podcast production team and parent company Defector Media.