Episode
S3 Ep5: You Can't Fight with Heiress Tongue with Matt Bellassai
Description
Comedian, writer, and host of Unhappy Hour Matt Bellassai joins us for sojourn into the messy world of queer kickball leagues! Follow Matt on Instagram @mattbellassai. 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). Thanks to Georgie Du for reading the credits.
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A storytelling podcast featuring unique and surprising tales from people around the world, covering a range of emotions and themes.
00:00 - 02:37 (02:37)
Summary
A storytelling podcast featuring unique and surprising tales from people around the world, covering a range of emotions and themes.
EpisodeS3 Ep5: You Can't Fight with Heiress Tongue with Matt Bellassai
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The speaker discusses gossip in the workplace and how it can be a source of intrigue and entertainment, but also how it can be harmful.
02:37 - 09:19 (06:41)
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The speaker discusses gossip in the workplace and how it can be a source of intrigue and entertainment, but also how it can be harmful. They also touch on the role of gossip in personal relationships.
EpisodeS3 Ep5: You Can't Fight with Heiress Tongue with Matt Bellassai
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The speaker tells us about their experience as a newcomer to a gay kickball league in New York and their initial cynicism about the level of competition.
09:19 - 12:12 (02:52)
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The speaker tells us about their experience as a newcomer to a gay kickball league in New York and their initial cynicism about the level of competition.
EpisodeS3 Ep5: You Can't Fight with Heiress Tongue with Matt Bellassai
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The speakers discuss the experience of finding an LGBTQ+ community and the desire to move to a new city for its queer scene.
12:12 - 15:09 (02:57)
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The speakers discuss the experience of finding an LGBTQ+ community and the desire to move to a new city for its queer scene.
EpisodeS3 Ep5: You Can't Fight with Heiress Tongue with Matt Bellassai
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This transcript excerpt seems to be a jumbled and nonsensical collection of phrases and ideas, lacking a clear context or narrative thread.
15:09 - 23:17 (08:07)
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This transcript excerpt seems to be a jumbled and nonsensical collection of phrases and ideas, lacking a clear context or narrative thread.
EpisodeS3 Ep5: You Can't Fight with Heiress Tongue with Matt Bellassai
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The speaker shares a story about navigating friendships with exes in a small community and the challenges it presents, including mapping out the avoidance at social events and still being invited for Sunday dinners.
23:17 - 27:47 (04:30)
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The speaker shares a story about navigating friendships with exes in a small community and the challenges it presents, including mapping out the avoidance at social events and still being invited for Sunday dinners.
EpisodeS3 Ep5: You Can't Fight with Heiress Tongue with Matt Bellassai
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A conversation about the tea flavor available from the brand Liquid Death.
27:47 - 30:21 (02:34)
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A conversation about the tea flavor available from the brand Liquid Death.
EpisodeS3 Ep5: You Can't Fight with Heiress Tongue with Matt Bellassai
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A team member describes her experience in a casual sports league, where even if you sit on the bench the entire game, you'll end up dirty, and everyone seems to push the casual boundaries with outfits and piercings.
30:21 - 33:04 (02:42)
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A team member describes her experience in a casual sports league, where even if you sit on the bench the entire game, you'll end up dirty, and everyone seems to push the casual boundaries with outfits and piercings.
EpisodeS3 Ep5: You Can't Fight with Heiress Tongue with Matt Bellassai
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Mel strikes out in her first at-bat during a kickball game and later talks about her terrible ex-girlfriend while chatting with the left fielder.
33:04 - 35:50 (02:45)
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Mel strikes out in her first at-bat during a kickball game and later talks about her terrible ex-girlfriend while chatting with the left fielder. Her friends encourage her to share her number at the end of the night.
EpisodeS3 Ep5: You Can't Fight with Heiress Tongue with Matt Bellassai
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The group finds out that Mel is an heiress and friends with low-level celebrities, and tries to pay her back for drinks, but she refuses.
35:50 - 39:21 (03:30)
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The group finds out that Mel is an heiress and friends with low-level celebrities, and tries to pay her back for drinks, but she refuses.
EpisodeS3 Ep5: You Can't Fight with Heiress Tongue with Matt Bellassai
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This podcast discusses the strategies and techniques for playing kickball including hitting, bunting, and fielding.
39:21 - 43:40 (04:19)
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This podcast discusses the strategies and techniques for playing kickball including hitting, bunting, and fielding.
EpisodeS3 Ep5: You Can't Fight with Heiress Tongue with Matt Bellassai
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Mel invites guests to her luxurious mansion, complete with a hot tub and an international champion coach giving lessons, impressing with the grand decor and art.
43:40 - 46:27 (02:46)
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Mel invites guests to her luxurious mansion, complete with a hot tub and an international champion coach giving lessons, impressing with the grand decor and art.
EpisodeS3 Ep5: You Can't Fight with Heiress Tongue with Matt Bellassai
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The complexities of relationships are highlighted in this podcast, where the speaker shares how her friends have been navigating open relationships, sleeping with someone, and falling in love with them at the same time.
46:27 - 51:33 (05:06)
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The complexities of relationships are highlighted in this podcast, where the speaker shares how her friends have been navigating open relationships, sleeping with someone, and falling in love with them at the same time.
EpisodeS3 Ep5: You Can't Fight with Heiress Tongue with Matt Bellassai
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The story of Rory and Jada highlights the significance of clear communication and understanding in sports.
51:33 - 55:01 (03:27)
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The story of Rory and Jada highlights the significance of clear communication and understanding in sports. It is crucial to work as a team and consider each other's perspectives to achieve success.
EpisodeS3 Ep5: You Can't Fight with Heiress Tongue with Matt Bellassai
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Lucy watches Rory and Mel leave her party while five shots deep and the next day, receives a text from Jada thanking her for taking care of Rory.
55:01 - 59:04 (04:03)
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Lucy watches Rory and Mel leave her party while five shots deep and the next day, receives a text from Jada thanking her for taking care of Rory.
EpisodeS3 Ep5: You Can't Fight with Heiress Tongue with Matt Bellassai
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Jada calls for a pregame meeting away from the field, causing the team to speculate if she knows about Rory and Mel leaving the party together.
59:04 - 1:01:42 (02:37)
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Jada calls for a pregame meeting away from the field, causing the team to speculate if she knows about Rory and Mel leaving the party together.
EpisodeS3 Ep5: You Can't Fight with Heiress Tongue with Matt Bellassai
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Lucy is forced to pitch after another player gets injured and she makes a crucial save, almost resulting in a home run for the opposing team.
1:01:42 - 1:05:09 (03:27)
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Lucy is forced to pitch after another player gets injured and she makes a crucial save, almost resulting in a home run for the opposing team.
EpisodeS3 Ep5: You Can't Fight with Heiress Tongue with Matt Bellassai
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Two people discuss the logistical difficulties of drinking beer out of a six-foot trophy that doesn't have a cup, with Lucy and the outfielder struggling in their attempt.
1:05:09 - 1:08:19 (03:09)
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Two people discuss the logistical difficulties of drinking beer out of a six-foot trophy that doesn't have a cup, with Lucy and the outfielder struggling in their attempt.
EpisodeS3 Ep5: You Can't Fight with Heiress Tongue with Matt Bellassai
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Mel's ex-girlfriend throws a beer on her at a championship celebration, leading to speculations about Mel's new girlfriend.
1:08:19 - 1:10:20 (02:01)
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Mel's ex-girlfriend throws a beer on her at a championship celebration, leading to speculations about Mel's new girlfriend.
EpisodeS3 Ep5: You Can't Fight with Heiress Tongue with Matt Bellassai
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This podcast discusses the breakup of Jada, Mel and Rory, and how it was ultimately caused by their own unhappiness and desire for change rather than Mel's initial rejection.
1:10:20 - 1:15:00 (04:39)
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This podcast discusses the breakup of Jada, Mel and Rory, and how it was ultimately caused by their own unhappiness and desire for change rather than Mel's initial rejection. It also highlights the impact of Mel's ex in their relationship and the tragic figure Rory played in the story.
EpisodeS3 Ep5: You Can't Fight with Heiress Tongue with Matt Bellassai
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The podcast encourages listeners to support them through becoming a friend or a friend of a friend, while also mentioning a potential gossip story submission by email.
1:15:00 - 1:16:47 (01:46)
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The podcast encourages listeners to support them through becoming a friend or a friend of a friend, while also mentioning a potential gossip story submission by email.