Episode
S2 Ep9: Telephone Game with Alex and Justin
1:04:28
Published: Wed Aug 10 2022
Description
Alex and Justin spent season 2 playing a little game of telephone with the guests....and kept Kelsey out of the loop. Join us to hear how much one gossip story can change from person to person. 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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The hosts announce their summer tour where they will share new gossip stories, have special guests, games, and read audience secrets live on stage.
00:00 - 00:34 (00:34)
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The hosts announce their summer tour where they will share new gossip stories, have special guests, games, and read audience secrets live on stage. Tickets are available for purchase on normalgossiplive.com.
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Normal Gossip's monthly episodes feature a friend level subscriber sharing a gossip story with Kelsey.
00:34 - 04:52 (04:18)
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Normal Gossip's monthly episodes feature a friend level subscriber sharing a gossip story with Kelsey. To gain access, become a friend or friend of a friend at supportnormalgossip.com.
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The hosts discuss the discomfort that can arise when you unexpectedly bump into an ex's new partner and the various mindsets that can help navigate the situation.
04:52 - 09:52 (04:59)
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The hosts discuss the discomfort that can arise when you unexpectedly bump into an ex's new partner and the various mindsets that can help navigate the situation.
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A group of friends bring their significant others onto their Zoom chats during the pandemic and are surprised to see their friend Kyle in a viral TikTok video, sparking interest and conversation about his life.
09:52 - 13:56 (04:04)
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A group of friends bring their significant others onto their Zoom chats during the pandemic and are surprised to see their friend Kyle in a viral TikTok video, sparking interest and conversation about his life.
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The speaker describes a scene of a couple's return to a sparsely furnished apartment with only CDs and a meowing cat, and tries to determine how long they have been together based on context clues.
13:56 - 16:55 (02:59)
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The speaker describes a scene of a couple's return to a sparsely furnished apartment with only CDs and a meowing cat, and tries to determine how long they have been together based on context clues.
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Elliot's friends are happy to see him flourishing and in love, leading to the creation of a love of life group chat.
16:55 - 20:37 (03:41)
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Elliot's friends are happy to see him flourishing and in love, leading to the creation of a love of life group chat. However, Elliot's love of cats may cause some potential issues.
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The hosts discuss the seriousness of cereal theft and how it can be an intensely personal issue, considering how many different types of cereals there are and how it can be a form of personal preference.
20:37 - 22:52 (02:15)
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The hosts discuss the seriousness of cereal theft and how it can be an intensely personal issue, considering how many different types of cereals there are and how it can be a form of personal preference.
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A group chat becomes the central character following a friend's sudden move-in and adoption of a cat, alongside an upcoming guest appearance on the Joe Rogan podcast.
22:52 - 27:51 (04:58)
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A group chat becomes the central character following a friend's sudden move-in and adoption of a cat, alongside an upcoming guest appearance on the Joe Rogan podcast.
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The hosts discuss a story about a friend named Elliot who has fallen for someone online but can't provide any proof of their existence, leaving them wondering if Elliot is the victim or the grifter.
27:51 - 32:33 (04:42)
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The hosts discuss a story about a friend named Elliot who has fallen for someone online but can't provide any proof of their existence, leaving them wondering if Elliot is the victim or the grifter.
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The speaker talks about their experience with the new Liquid Death tea and how it compares to the heavy and serious nature of some gay relationships.
32:33 - 35:30 (02:56)
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The speaker talks about their experience with the new Liquid Death tea and how it compares to the heavy and serious nature of some gay relationships.
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The speaker compares the challenges of COVID to the idea of having too many built-up visitations.
35:30 - 38:51 (03:21)
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The speaker compares the challenges of COVID to the idea of having too many built-up visitations. They also share a story about a friend who prioritized love over making good choices, but was supported by their friends nonetheless.
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The story is becoming juicier and more shocking but the stakes feel lower than before, yet Elliot is disappearing into it.
38:51 - 44:48 (05:56)
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The story is becoming juicier and more shocking but the stakes feel lower than before, yet Elliot is disappearing into it. His friends are curious to meet Kyle, his supposed roommate, but are left wanting.
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Elliot falls deeply in love with Kyle within just three weeks of meeting him, leading them to move in together so soon.
44:48 - 54:25 (09:37)
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Elliot falls deeply in love with Kyle within just three weeks of meeting him, leading them to move in together so soon. However, Elliot's friends question if he is making the right choice and if Kyle has genuine feelings for him.
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In this segment, the speaker talks about the upcoming launch of Kyle on social media and the chaos that follows it.
54:25 - 1:00:20 (05:54)
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In this segment, the speaker talks about the upcoming launch of Kyle on social media and the chaos that follows it.
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Kyle, who grew up religious and was previously married to a woman, came out as gay and left his family and church.
1:00:20 - 1:03:01 (02:40)
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Kyle, who grew up religious and was previously married to a woman, came out as gay and left his family and church. A year later, a video of him went viral on TikTok and he reconnects with old friends through group zoom chats during the pandemic.
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The hosts express their gratitude towards the guests and listeners of their true crime podcast, reminding them that the gossip stories they hear are often far from the truth.
1:03:02 - 1:06:45 (03:42)
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The hosts express their gratitude towards the guests and listeners of their true crime podcast, reminding them that the gossip stories they hear are often far from the truth. They also reveal some behind-the-scenes details and the importance of accuracy in their stories.