Holiday Bonus: Caked Up Spirit of Christmas
Wed, 18 Dec 2024
In today's bonus episode, Rachelle and Kelsey discuss the cinematic experience that is 2015's The Sp...
The Suite Life of Rachelle and Kelsey
Tue, 10 Dec 2024
Thank you so much to some eagle-eyed listeners who alerted us to the fact that we mistakenly publish...
Family Lore Drop with Hrishikesh Hirway
Wed, 04 Dec 2024
Gossip skeptic Hrishikesh Hirway joins us for a deep dive into the history of a (close) family full ...
It Was Never About the Figs with Caroline O'Donoghue
Wed, 27 Nov 2024
Caroline O'Donoghue joins us from across the pond for a story about art collectors with too much tim...
Hell in a Ham Bag with Carson Olshansky
Wed, 20 Nov 2024
Tis the damn season for hometown crushes! Carson Olshansky joins us for a story about running into y...
New England Stolen Valor with Tobin Low
Wed, 13 Nov 2024
Tobin Low is back for a story about a mysterious lobsterman and his cousin and how he brought a comm...
The Bro Never Dies with Josh Gondelman
Wed, 06 Nov 2024
Josh Gondelman is BACK for a story about gross boys who love each other very much. Follow Josh on I...
Emotional Support Fruits with Samantha Irby
Wed, 30 Oct 2024
Our old friend Samantha Irby is back for a story about what could go wrong when you bring a wild ani...
Nepo Baby for Trash with Alex Sujong Laughlin
Wed, 23 Oct 2024
Our own Alex Sujong Laughlin joins us for a tale of petty thievery plaguing the Dept. of Sanitation ...
Essential Oils and Illegal Casinos with Danielle Henderson
Wed, 16 Oct 2024
When you cheat at bingo, the house always wins. Danielle Henderson joins us again for a story about ...
Forbidden Feline Fanfiction with Ashley Reese
Wed, 09 Oct 2024
Welcome to season SEVEN of Normal Gossip! We're starting off the season strong with Ashley Reese and...
Charcuterie Board of Gossip with Rachelle Hampton
Wed, 25 Sep 2024
Surprise! In today's bonus episode, Rachelle Hampton (Normal Gossip's best friend) joins Kelsey for ...
MFAs and Other Mistakes with Brittany Luse
Wed, 19 Jun 2024
It is the season 6 FINALE and we've got the amazing Brittany Luse here for a story about A-list auth...
The Wormhole of Sasha with Gabby Windey
Wed, 12 Jun 2024
We are joined this week by our gayest Bachelorette, Gabby Windey, for a story about queer love, poly...
Romancing the Stoned with Jenée Desmond-Harris
Wed, 05 Jun 2024
Jeneé Desmond-Harris joins us for a tale of patriotism, fire drills, and accidentally getting too s...
Haunted and Constipated with Sonalee Rashatwar
Wed, 29 May 2024
Sonalee Rashatwar (they/he) joins us for an international story about families, inheritance, and hau...
Minder, the Finder, and the Grinder with Elise Hu
Wed, 22 May 2024
Elise Hu joins us for a tale of startup bros and the hermit crabs that come between them. Buy Elise...
Sexy Mushrooms with Avery Trufelman
Wed, 15 May 2024
Avery Trufelman of Articles of Interest joins us for a story about mushroom foraging, cultbrain, and...
Ready to be Bunco-ified with Lindy West and Meagan Hatcher-Mays
Wed, 08 May 2024
Lindy West and Meagan Hatcher-Mays join us for a story where the protagonists find themselves, in th...
The Joy of Being a Hater with Justin Ellis
Wed, 01 May 2024
The editor becomes the edited this week because our editor Justin Ellis is joining us for a story ab...
All the World is Rollerblades with Marlena Rodriguez
Wed, 24 Apr 2024
This week's episode features daddy issues, rollerblades, and comedian Marlena Rodriguez! Some of you...
A Beautiful Blood Celebrity with Ronald Young Jr.
Wed, 17 Apr 2024
We are back and pettier than ever with season 6! We're joined by our Radiotopia colleague and host o...
Normal Gossip Investigates: The Poop Story
Fri, 16 Feb 2024
Alex and Jae spent the last month trying to find the source of a tale we first heard back in season ...
A little announcement 🐥
Fri, 26 Jan 2024
Popping into your feeds for a cute lil announcement — we are going on a mini tour this spring! Com...
Splitting the Dog Vote with David Roth
Wed, 20 Dec 2023
Defector editor David Roth joins us for our SEASON FINALE! We're about to dive into the stupidest el...
Getting Frisky at the Black Rose with Erika Casupanan
Wed, 13 Dec 2023
Survivor 41 winner Erika Casupanan joins us this week for a story about the perils of gossiping at w...
Dog Salon Divas with Hayes Brown
Wed, 06 Dec 2023
Hayes Brown joins us to learn just how deranged the world of upscale dog grooming can be. Follow Ha...
Rich Mom Razzle Dazzle with Maitreyi Anantharaman
Wed, 29 Nov 2023
Our Defector colleague Maitreyi Anantharaman joins us for a story about private school moms taking a...
Weedsgiving with Zakiya Gibbons
Wed, 22 Nov 2023
This week, our pal Zakiya Gibbons joins us for a story about a Thanksgiving home rental gone horribl...
"Emily in Paris" Meets "Parasite" with Amanda Montell
Wed, 15 Nov 2023
We're going abroad for a long-awaited au pair adventure with writer and podcast host Amanda Montell!...
Should've Said No to the Ceviche with Sarah-Violet Bliss
Wed, 08 Nov 2023
TV writer and showrunner Sarah-Violet Bliss joins us for an evening of moral quandaries and infinite...
25 Bridesmaids and an Empath with Jasmine Ellis
Wed, 01 Nov 2023
Comedian Jasmine Ellis joins us for a tale about an absurdly large bachelorette party involving sard...
Teenage Cop Camp with Josie Duffy Rice
Wed, 25 Oct 2023
What happens when you send a manic pixie dream girl to CSI summer camp? Journalist, writer, law scho...
Vodka Sommelier Bullshit with Katie Barnes
Wed, 18 Oct 2023
We are BACK for our fifth season! Get ready for 10 episodes of drama, scandal, and pettiness. This w...
Bonus Episode: Sexy Hide-And-Seek at the Shakespeare Festival with Brydie Lee-Kennedy
Wed, 27 Sep 2023
We're releasing an episode from our secret feed vault to give you a taste of what you can get each m...
Surprise! The Plant Story 🪴
Fri, 14 Jul 2023
Happy summer! We’re popping in with a little summer surprise: the recording from our December 2022...
Family Mealworms with Patrick Redford
Wed, 07 Jun 2023
Friend of the show and fellow Defector comrade Patrick Redford is on the public feed for the first t...
'Til Deb Do Us Part with Caroline Moss and Sally Tamarkin
Wed, 31 May 2023
Sally Tamarkin and Caroline Moss get extremely triggered in this episode about a chill bride and her...
Murder Binders and Unthinkable Burgers with Mariah Smith
Wed, 24 May 2023
Mariah Smith joins us for a true crime adventure. PSA: This is the EIGHTH of ten episodes this seas...
The CHAIR SAGA with Hannah Giorgis
Wed, 17 May 2023
The esteemed Hannah Giorgis returns for a tale about what happens when your cousin is too rich for y...
Vigilante Renovation with Jasmine Guillory
Wed, 10 May 2023
Jasmine Guillory joins us for a tough lesson in bro friendships. PSA: This is the sixth of ten epis...
Processing Our Michael Phelps Trauma with B.A. Parker
Wed, 03 May 2023
B.A. Parker takes a trip back in time to a community pool in the South that has some major logistica...
Is Mythology Just Gossip? With Liv Albert
Wed, 26 Apr 2023
Liv Albert joins us to ponder the age-old question: follow your dreams, or follow the money? Liv is...
I Love All Corgis with Dr. Eve L. Ewing
Wed, 19 Apr 2023
One of you monsters made Dr. Eve L. Ewing cry by sending us a curséd PowerPoint presentation from a...
The Only Single Girl at Disney with Blythe Roberson
Wed, 12 Apr 2023
Blythe Roberson joins us for a story about how wrong a group text can go at Disney World. Blythe's ...
Every Peach is a Miracle with Samin Nosrat
Wed, 05 Apr 2023
We are back for season 4! Samin Nosrat (author of Salt Fat Acid Heat and host of Home Cooking) joins...
S3 Ep9: Big Business Announcement Episode (new partner and new season!!!)
Sun, 26 Feb 2023
We're back with some big announcements and answers to your questions, like: Where have you been? W...
S3 Ep8: Steampunk-Ass Murder Mystery with Tuck Woodstock
Wed, 26 Oct 2022
Gender Reveal host and producer Tuck Woodstock joins us for an epic love story from another time ......
S3 Ep7: The Science Behind Gossip with Eshin Jolly
Wed, 19 Oct 2022
Dr. Eshin Jolly joins us this week to teach us about the science of gossiping!!! Eshin is a post-doc...
S3 Ep6: In Defense of Children with Youngmi Mayer
Wed, 12 Oct 2022
Comedian and host of Feeling Asian and Hairy Butthole Youngmi Mayer joins us to get to the bottom of...
S3 Ep5: You Can't Fight with Heiress Tongue with Matt Bellassai
Wed, 05 Oct 2022
Comedian, writer, and host of Unhappy Hour Matt Bellassai joins us for sojourn into the messy world ...
S3 Ep4: Christmas is Cancelled with Laurel Bristow
Wed, 28 Sep 2022
We're thrilled to welcome everyone’s favorite guide to infectious diseases, Laurel Bristow. She's ...
S3 Ep3: Loud Cats and Thin Walls with Sabrina Imbler
Wed, 21 Sep 2022
Defector staff writer and creature correspondent Sabrina Imbler joins us for a story about the lives...
S3 Ep2: The Adventures of Flat Margaret with Jessica Goodman
Wed, 14 Sep 2022
Writer Jessica Goodman joins us for a tale of a One Direction concert weekend gone wrong. Follo...
S3 Ep1: Righteous Lesbian Energy with Samantha Irby
Wed, 07 Sep 2022
Welcome to season 3! We're kicking it off with writer and comedian Samantha Irby for a story about a...
S2 Ep10: Poledancing, book clubs, and gay men's chorus: Your niche gossip
Wed, 24 Aug 2022
We've been waiting for your niche gossip all season, and you delivered! Five stories of clubs, commu...
S2 Ep9: Telephone Game with Alex and Justin
Wed, 10 Aug 2022
Alex and Justin spent season 2 playing a little game of telephone with the guests....and kept Kelsey...
S2 Ep8: Conflict Archaeology with Julia Furlan
Wed, 06 Jul 2022
Julia Furlan joins us for a pandemic wedding saga. You can support Normal Gossip directly bybuyi...
S2 Ep7: Dishing in the Confessional with Emma Eun-joo Choi
Wed, 29 Jun 2022
Comedian, writer, and host of NPR's Everyone & Their Mom, Emma Eun-joo Choi, joins us for a stor...
S2 Ep6: Podcast Famous with Brian Park
Wed, 22 Jun 2022
Comedian and host of Feeling Asian Brian Park makes the case for just sending that risky DM already....
S2 Ep5: Personality of a Tan Wall with Tobin Low
Wed, 15 Jun 2022
Tobin Low (Nancy, This American Life, Radiolab) joins us for a romantic (?) tale about hourly work a...
S2 Ep4: Short King of East Texas with Lindsey Weber and Bobby Finger
Wed, 08 Jun 2022
Who Weekly's Lindsey Weber and Bobby Finger join us for a story about a dad's mid-life crisis and th...
S2 Ep3: Squirrel Enthusiast with Tracy Clayton
Wed, 01 Jun 2022
Tracy Clayton joins us this week to affirm her hatred of squirrels, and also to judge who is truly t...
S2 Ep2: The Not-Quite-Magicians with Kalyn Kahler
Wed, 25 May 2022
Defector’s Kalyn Kahler decides whether this week’s story is about a benevolent business owner w...
S2 Ep1: Grandma's 'Best Friend' Dot with Danielle Henderson
Wed, 18 May 2022
Welcome to season 2! This week, Danielle Henderson joins us for a prime piece of vintage gossip that...
S1 Ep10: Bonus #2: Your FAQ + Some BIG Announcements!
Wed, 04 May 2022
Kelsey and Alex answer your most burning questions: How do we make the show? Why did we take a break...
S1 Ep9: Season 1 BONUS: Your Family Gossip
Wed, 20 Apr 2022
We’re back with a special gossip treat for you! Kelsey is joined by Normal Gossip producer Alex Su...
S1 Ep8: Spot the Scammer with Claire Fallon and Emma Gray
Wed, 23 Feb 2022
Claire Fallon and Emma Gray join us for our season 1 finale to hear about a girls trip gone horribly...
S1 Ep7: No One Tells Josh Gondelman the Good Gossip
Wed, 16 Feb 2022
This week, comedian Josh Gondelman loves the gossip story we told him so much he compared it to O. H...
S1 Ep6: Nemesis by Proxy, with Delia Cai
Wed, 09 Feb 2022
Senior Vanity Fair correspondent Delia Cai joins us to break down some real John Tucker Must Die shi...
S1 Ep5: Leave ‘em a Little Bit Broke, a Little Bit Mad with Laci Mosley
Wed, 02 Feb 2022
THE Scam Goddess, Laci Mosley, joins us in an adventure to the South where a group of sorority siste...
S1 Ep4: Always Google Your Neighbors with Megan Greenwell
Wed, 26 Jan 2022
Megan Greenwell dishes some upstate woods gossip and we tell her about a mysterious, entrepreneurial...
S1 Ep3: Can I Say Something Bitchy? With Rachelle Hampton
Wed, 19 Jan 2022
Rachelle Hampton, host of Slate’s ICYMI podcast, joins us to unravel the scandal brewing in a neig...
S1 Ep2: Dickmatized with Sam Sanders
Wed, 12 Jan 2022
Sam Sanders, Correspondent and host of NPR's "It's Been a Minute," joins us for our second episode! ...
S1 Ep1: Gossiptonin with Virgie Tovar
Wed, 05 Jan 2022
Author, activist, and podcast host Virgie Tovar joins us for our first ever gossip story! Join us as...
S1: You didn't hear this from me
Wed, 17 Nov 2021
After two years where gossip has been hard to find, we decided it was finally time to create a space...