Episode
S3 Ep2: The Adventures of Flat Margaret with Jessica Goodman
1:06:56
Published: Wed Sep 14 2022
Description
Writer Jessica Goodman joins us for a tale of a One Direction concert weekend gone wrong. Follow Jessica on Instagram @jessicagoodman and buy her books! 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). Credits by Shira Belén Buchsbaum.
Chapters
In this podcast, anonymous real-life gossip stories are shared on a live stage.
00:00 - 01:56 (01:56)
Summary
In this podcast, anonymous real-life gossip stories are shared on a live stage. The host's relationship with gossip is described as longstanding, fruitful, and important to their identity.
EpisodeS3 Ep2: The Adventures of Flat Margaret with Jessica Goodman
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The rise of social media platforms like Instagram has transformed the way celebrity gossip is consumed and produced, making it less reliant on traditional sources like magazines and tabloids.
01:56 - 07:52 (05:55)
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The rise of social media platforms like Instagram has transformed the way celebrity gossip is consumed and produced, making it less reliant on traditional sources like magazines and tabloids. Do Moi, a popular Instagram account, is at the forefront of this shift, as it regularly interacts with celebrities seeking to control their own narrative and set the record straight.
EpisodeS3 Ep2: The Adventures of Flat Margaret with Jessica Goodman
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The speaker shares their love for writing about teenagers and their high stakes drama, especially female friendships which are important plot points in their writing.
07:52 - 12:04 (04:12)
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The speaker shares their love for writing about teenagers and their high stakes drama, especially female friendships which are important plot points in their writing.
EpisodeS3 Ep2: The Adventures of Flat Margaret with Jessica Goodman
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A young adult navigating life in a new city feels overwhelmed by the daily responsibilities of work and basic adulting, longing for the dream life she envisioned.
12:04 - 14:43 (02:39)
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A young adult navigating life in a new city feels overwhelmed by the daily responsibilities of work and basic adulting, longing for the dream life she envisioned.
EpisodeS3 Ep2: The Adventures of Flat Margaret with Jessica Goodman
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The transcript features a conversation about the ambiguity that people face during their youth about their future and life choices.
14:44 - 17:27 (02:43)
Summary
The transcript features a conversation about the ambiguity that people face during their youth about their future and life choices. It includes an example of a girl's uncertainty about her medical career path and her parents offer to buy her a ticket to a concert which highlights the vagueness of our life journeys sometimes.
EpisodeS3 Ep2: The Adventures of Flat Margaret with Jessica Goodman
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Sarah prefers to post on social media requesting tickets to shows in advance to ensure a more structured approach, even if it means paying more for the tickets.
17:27 - 22:08 (04:40)
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Sarah prefers to post on social media requesting tickets to shows in advance to ensure a more structured approach, even if it means paying more for the tickets.
EpisodeS3 Ep2: The Adventures of Flat Margaret with Jessica Goodman
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The speaker mentions that Liquid Death also has tea and offers a discount for Liquid Death apparel purchases.
22:08 - 24:59 (02:51)
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The speaker mentions that Liquid Death also has tea and offers a discount for Liquid Death apparel purchases.
EpisodeS3 Ep2: The Adventures of Flat Margaret with Jessica Goodman
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Elizabeth frantically dug through her bag, pulling out various items while hugging Alice and Sarah, causing Margaret to experience PTSD and difficulty driving after a car accident.
24:59 - 28:50 (03:50)
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Elizabeth frantically dug through her bag, pulling out various items while hugging Alice and Sarah, causing Margaret to experience PTSD and difficulty driving after a car accident.
EpisodeS3 Ep2: The Adventures of Flat Margaret with Jessica Goodman
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The narrator shares a story of a miscommunication between friends leading to confusion and misunderstanding.
28:50 - 33:04 (04:14)
Summary
The narrator shares a story of a miscommunication between friends leading to confusion and misunderstanding.
EpisodeS3 Ep2: The Adventures of Flat Margaret with Jessica Goodman
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The speaker describes a situation where someone named Sarah is causing drama within a group and may be about to turn on another person named Elizabeth, which causes the speaker to confront Sarah about not sharing the information that led to the drama.
33:04 - 37:25 (04:21)
Summary
The speaker describes a situation where someone named Sarah is causing drama within a group and may be about to turn on another person named Elizabeth, which causes the speaker to confront Sarah about not sharing the information that led to the drama.
EpisodeS3 Ep2: The Adventures of Flat Margaret with Jessica Goodman
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Elizabeth and Alice plan to make a big salad before going out for a surprise event.
37:25 - 41:47 (04:21)
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Elizabeth and Alice plan to make a big salad before going out for a surprise event. Sarah suggests having fun at karaoke, but she agrees that the surprise plan is exciting.
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Sarah gets emotional and confronts Elizabeth about her criticism of Alice's karaoke performance.
41:47 - 44:50 (03:02)
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Sarah gets emotional and confronts Elizabeth about her criticism of Alice's karaoke performance.
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The speaker discusses the awkwardness that can arise during group event planning and how people tend to quietly text each other instead of openly discussing their opinions.
44:50 - 48:24 (03:34)
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The speaker discusses the awkwardness that can arise during group event planning and how people tend to quietly text each other instead of openly discussing their opinions.
EpisodeS3 Ep2: The Adventures of Flat Margaret with Jessica Goodman
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The experience of going to a concert is like being in a church with 50,000 devoted fans who know every word to the band's songs.
48:24 - 52:14 (03:49)
Summary
The experience of going to a concert is like being in a church with 50,000 devoted fans who know every word to the band's songs. The excitement of the crowd and the communal love for music creates a sense of unity.
EpisodeS3 Ep2: The Adventures of Flat Margaret with Jessica Goodman
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In this excerpt from a podcast, a group of friends at a live show discuss their excitement about shopping for merchandise.
52:14 - 55:14 (02:59)
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In this excerpt from a podcast, a group of friends at a live show discuss their excitement about shopping for merchandise. One friend in particular, Violet, is determined to make a purchase despite the availability of items online.
EpisodeS3 Ep2: The Adventures of Flat Margaret with Jessica Goodman
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Elizabeth's sister breaks her nail at a Harry Styles concert and complains to the point of ruining the experience for everyone else.
55:14 - 58:44 (03:30)
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Elizabeth's sister breaks her nail at a Harry Styles concert and complains to the point of ruining the experience for everyone else.
EpisodeS3 Ep2: The Adventures of Flat Margaret with Jessica Goodman
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Elizabeth, Violet, Alice, and Sarah have a great time at a party, taking pictures and dancing while enjoying the right songs and the falling confetti.
58:44 - 1:03:21 (04:37)
Summary
Elizabeth, Violet, Alice, and Sarah have a great time at a party, taking pictures and dancing while enjoying the right songs and the falling confetti.
EpisodeS3 Ep2: The Adventures of Flat Margaret with Jessica Goodman
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Sarah and Elizabeth become suspicious about their friend Alice's mysterious surgery after she fails to explicitly mention what type of surgery she had and why it was related to her car crash.
1:03:21 - 1:07:48 (04:26)
Summary
Sarah and Elizabeth become suspicious about their friend Alice's mysterious surgery after she fails to explicitly mention what type of surgery she had and why it was related to her car crash. Later, Sarah shows Alice an Instagram post from Elizabeth that raises further doubts about Alice's story.
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In this episode, Kelsey McKinney interviews Jess Grose and discusses various topics, from podcast writing to motherhood and more.
1:07:48 - 1:09:03 (01:15)
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In this episode, Kelsey McKinney interviews Jess Grose and discusses various topics, from podcast writing to motherhood and more.