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Normal Gossip
Normal Gossip delivers juicy, strange, funny, and utterly banal gossip about people you’ll never know and never meet. Host Rachelle Hampton discusses reader-submitted comedic gossip with guests, diving into the lives and decisions of complete strangers. The second-hand truth really is stranger than...
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Bonus Episode: Try Hard with Erika Casupanan
Today, we’re bringing you an episode of Try Hard,a new podcast hosted and produced by one of our very own dowager queens of gossip, Alex Sujong Laughl...
Bonus Episode: Rat Kings and Emotional Support Eggs with Sabrina Imbler
Today's treat: an episode from our secret feed vault. If you'd like to get in on these monthly extra episodes, subscribe as a Friend or a Friend-of-a-...
Bonus Episode: A Beautiful Gossip Ouroboros
Surprise! In today's bonus episode, Alex Sujong Laughlin and Patrick Redford join Rachelle for some delectable morsels of gossip and not one but TWO b...
Honeydew Farms with Shea Couleé
It is the season 8 FINALE and we've got the iconic Shea Couleé here with us for a tale of love and ambition amongst polyamorous bee farmers. Watch She...
Heartbreak Glitch Loop with Brandy Jensen
Our editor Brandy Jensen joins us for a good old fashioned neighborly feud.
Read Brandy's essay, which she wrote for the Yale Rev...
Demented Little Tango with Vinson Cunningham
Vinson Cunningham accompanies us to a fancy private school where the parents tend to get a little too involved in the yearly fundraiser. Follow Vinson...
A United Nations of Red Flags with Sam Sanders
Sam Sanders returns for some gossip about a case of "accidental" love-bombing in a hostel. Follow Sam on Instagram here and check out The Sam Sanders...
Devilish Horde of Pestilence with Nadira Goffe
Nadira Goffe comes with us to a shared rental house simmering with tension over roaches, cats, and a very special stew. Follow Nadira on Instagram her...
LARP Camp with Rebecca Jennings
Rebecca Jennings accompanies us to LARP Camp for a tale of dice, ghosts, and forbidden love.
Pre-order Rebecca's book Be The Bombshell: What Lo...
The Most Ominous Bird with Alanna Bennett
Alanna Bennett joins us to explore what happens to you—physically and metaphysically—when you get into a fight with a magician.
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Reverse Heist with Jonquilyn Hill
Jonquilyn Hill hates pranks, which made her the perfect guest for today's tale of a townhouse torn apart by a prank gone wrong. Follow Jonquilyn on In...
Sluts for Paperwork with Yowei Shaw
Yowei Shaw joins us on [BLEEP] Island for a tale of volunteer firefighters, fancy snacks, and rampant nepotism. Follow Yowei on Instagram here and che...
The Couch and the Fuckboy with Scaachi Koul
Welcome to season EIGHT of Normal Gossip! We're kicking off the season with Scaachi Koul and a story about the lengths you would go for a coveted couc...
Bonus Episode: Life as a New York Times Bestselling Author with Kelsey McKinney
Popping into your feeds with a little treat! In today’s bonus episode, Kelsey joins Rachelle to answer all of our burning questions about her new book...
Champagne, Capers, and Cuddle Parties with Se’era Spragley Ricks
Surprise! In today’s bonus episode, Se’era Spragley Ricks (Normal Gossip’s lead producer) joins Rachelle to dive into your questions, New Year’s resol...
Holiday Bonus: Caked Up Spirit of Christmas
In today's bonus episode, Rachelle and Kelsey discuss the cinematic experience that is 2015's The Spirit of Christmas. Warning: we could not stop talk...
The Suite Life of Rachelle and Kelsey
Thank you so much to some eagle-eyed listeners who alerted us to the fact that we mistakenly published an earlier version of this episode, which conta...
Family Lore Drop with Hrishikesh Hirway
Gossip skeptic Hrishikesh Hirway joins us for a deep dive into the history of a (close) family full of secrets, lies, and prophecies.
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It Was Never About the Figs with Caroline O'Donoghue
Caroline O'Donoghue joins us from across the pond for a story about art collectors with too much time and money on their hands.
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Hell in a Ham Bag with Carson Olshansky
Tis the damn season for hometown crushes! Carson Olshansky joins us for a story about running into your high school crush while holiday shopping.
New England Stolen Valor with Tobin Low
Tobin Low is back for a story about a mysterious lobsterman and his cousin and how he brought a community together during season one of lockdown.
The Bro Never Dies with Josh Gondelman
Josh Gondelman is BACK for a story about gross boys who love each other very much.
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Emotional Support Fruits with Samantha Irby
Our old friend Samantha Irby is back for a story about what could go wrong when you bring a wild animal into your home.
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Nepo Baby for Trash with Alex Sujong Laughlin
Our own Alex Sujong Laughlin joins us for a tale of petty thievery plaguing the Dept. of Sanitation during the most wonderful time of the year: Garbag...
Essential Oils and Illegal Casinos with Danielle Henderson
When you cheat at bingo, the house always wins. Danielle Henderson joins us again for a story about how far parents will go to raise money for their k...
Forbidden Feline Fanfiction with Ashley Reese
Welcome to season SEVEN of Normal Gossip! We're starting off the season strong with Ashley Reese and a story about a smutty fanfiction community. Chec...
Charcuterie Board of Gossip with Rachelle Hampton
Surprise! In today's bonus episode, Rachelle Hampton (Normal Gossip's best friend) joins Kelsey for a basketful of updates on gossips past.
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MFAs and Other Mistakes with Brittany Luse
It is the season 6 FINALE and we've got the amazing Brittany Luse here for a story about A-list authors, ill-advised MFAs, and pets in places where th...
The Wormhole of Sasha with Gabby Windey
We are joined this week by our gayest Bachelorette, Gabby Windey, for a story about queer love, polyamory, and a pair of *very* special tie-dyed overa...
Romancing the Stoned with Jenée Desmond-Harris
Jeneé Desmond-Harris joins us for a tale of patriotism, fire drills, and accidentally getting too stoned at the wrong time.
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Haunted and Constipated with Sonalee Rashatwar
Sonalee Rashatwar (they/he) joins us for an international story about families, inheritance, and haunting.
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Minder, the Finder, and the Grinder with Elise Hu
Elise Hu joins us for a tale of startup bros and the hermit crabs that come between them.
Buy Elise's book, Flawless: Lessons in Looks and Cult...
Sexy Mushrooms with Avery Trufelman
Avery Trufelman of Articles of Interest joins us for a story about mushroom foraging, cultbrain, and greige athleisure.
This is the mushroom vi...
Ready to be Bunco-ified with Lindy West and Meagan Hatcher-Mays
Lindy West and Meagan Hatcher-Mays join us for a story where the protagonists find themselves, in the words of our submitter, "stuck in an inescapable...
The Joy of Being a Hater with Justin Ellis
The editor becomes the edited this week because our editor Justin Ellis is joining us for a story about indoor children's playgrounds and the Facebook...
All the World is Rollerblades with Marlena Rodriguez
This week's episode features daddy issues, rollerblades, and comedian Marlena Rodriguez! Some of you will remember her from our Los Angeles live show....
A Beautiful Blood Celebrity with Ronald Young Jr.
We are back and pettier than ever with season 6! We're joined by our Radiotopia colleague and host of Weight for It Ronald Young Jr. for a story about...
Normal Gossip Investigates: The Poop Story
Alex and Jae spent the last month trying to find the source of a tale we first heard back in season two. Is the poop story gossip? An urban legend? Gu...
A little announcement 🐥
Popping into your feeds for a cute lil announcement — we are going on a mini tour this spring! Come see us in Dallas, Atlanta, Durham, and D.C.
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Splitting the Dog Vote with David Roth
Defector editor David Roth joins us for our SEASON FINALE! We're about to dive into the stupidest election drama you've ever heard.
If you love...