Normal Gossip

Tis the damn season for hometown crushes! Carson Olshansky joins us for a story about running into your high school crush while holiday shopping.  Follow Carson on Instagram @carsonolshansky [https://www.instagram.com/carsonolshansky/] Get tickets to Kelsey's book tour here! [https://kelseymckinneybook.com/] Pre-order Kelsey's book, YOU DIDN'T HEAR THIS FROM ME, here! [https://shop.lostcitybookstore.com/product/9781000275124] Subscribe to our newsletter for writing from Kelsey and Alex, blog recommendations, and bonus secrets! [https://cdn.forms-content.sg-form.com/8b2832e4-8d63-11ee-a318-ba05e8f402f5] You can support Normal Gossip directly by buying merch [https://defectorstore.com/collections/normal-gossip] or becoming a Friend or a Friend-of-Friend at supportnormalgossip.com [https://defector.com/products/normalgossip]. Our merch shop is run by Dan McQuade. You can also find all kinds of info about us and how to submit gossip on our Komi page: https://normalgossip.komi.io/ [https://normalgossip.komi.io/] Episode transcript here. [https://docs.google.com/document/d/15Rp7utxtK9D7eu7L1Bc0yf26m_sx-ul6-X_gSrHCSMk/edit?usp=sharing] Follow the show on Instagram @normalgossip [https://www.instagram.com/normalgossip/], and if you have gossip, email us at normalgossip@defector.com or leave us a voicemail at 26-79-GOSSIP. Normal Gossip is hosted by Kelsey McKinney (@mckinneykelsey [https://www.instagram.com/mckinneykelsey/]) and produced by Alex Sujong Laughlin (@alexlaughs [https://www.instagram.com/alexlaughs/]), Ozzy Llinas Goodman (@ozzy_llinas [https://www.instagram.com/ozzy_llinas]), and Jae Towle Vieira (@jaetowlevieira [https://instagram.com/jaetowlevieira?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==]). Abigail Segel (@AbigailSegel [https://twitter.com/AbigailSegel]) is our intern. Justin Ellis is Defector's projects editor. Credits read by Madeline Carey. Show art by Tara Jacoby. Normal Gossip is a proud member of Radiotopia [https://www.radiotopia.fm/].

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.  Follow Tobin on Instagram @tobinlow! [https://www.instagram.com/tobinlow/] Get tickets to Kelsey's book tour here! [https://kelseymckinneybook.com/] Pre-order Kelsey's book, YOU DIDN'T HEAR THIS FROM ME, here! [https://shop.lostcitybookstore.com/product/9781000275124] Subscribe to our newsletter for writing from Kelsey and Alex, blog recommendations, and bonus secrets! [https://cdn.forms-content.sg-form.com/8b2832e4-8d63-11ee-a318-ba05e8f402f5] Please make your gift today and help us reach our goal of 2,024 donors so we can keep on making interesting and beautiful things for you. THANK YOU! https://on.prx.org/3QEIIJk [https://on.prx.org/3QEIIJk] You can support Normal Gossip directly by buying merch [https://defectorstore.com/collections/normal-gossip] or becoming a Friend or a Friend-of-Friend at supportnormalgossip.com [https://defector.com/products/normalgossip]. Our merch shop is run by Dan McQuade. You can also find all kinds of info about us and how to submit gossip on our Komi page: https://normalgossip.komi.io/ [https://normalgossip.komi.io/] Episode transcript here [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zM6AzFZ6G5lLg6TMhKb25_-1R4mre-hdKNujr1vjx_A/edit?usp=sharing]. Follow the show on Instagram @normalgossip [https://www.instagram.com/normalgossip/], and if you have gossip, email us at normalgossip@defector.com or leave us a voicemail at 26-79-GOSSIP. Normal Gossip is hosted by Kelsey McKinney (@mckinneykelsey [https://www.instagram.com/mckinneykelsey/]) and produced by Alex Sujong Laughlin (@alexlaughs [https://www.instagram.com/alexlaughs/]), Ozzy Llinas Goodman (@ozzy_llinas [https://www.instagram.com/ozzy_llinas]), and Jae Towle Vieira (@jaetowlevieira [https://instagram.com/jaetowlevieira?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==]). Abigail Segel (@AbigailSegel [https://twitter.com/AbigailSegel]) is our intern. Justin Ellis is Defector's projects editor. Credits read by Tiffany. Show art by Tara Jacoby. Normal Gossip is a proud member of Radiotopia [https://www.radiotopia.fm/].

Josh Gondelman is BACK for a story about gross boys who love each other very much.  Follow Josh on Instagram at @joshgondelman! [https://www.instagram.com/joshgondelman/] Get tickets to Kelsey's book tour here! [https://kelseymckinneybook.com/] Pre-order Kelsey's book, YOU DIDN'T HEAR THIS FROM ME, here! [https://shop.lostcitybookstore.com/product/9781000275124] Subscribe to our newsletter for writing from Kelsey and Alex, blog recommendations, and bonus secrets! [https://cdn.forms-content.sg-form.com/8b2832e4-8d63-11ee-a318-ba05e8f402f5] You can support Normal Gossip directly by buying merch [https://defectorstore.com/collections/normal-gossip] or becoming a Friend or a Friend-of-Friend at supportnormalgossip.com [https://defector.com/products/normalgossip]. Our merch shop is run by Dan McQuade. You can also find all kinds of info about us and how to submit gossip on our Komi page: https://normalgossip.komi.io/ [https://normalgossip.komi.io/] Episode transcript here [https://docs.google.com/document/d/16apWUCMsCxKiCd1lcRtG_5nxs5-9ZJBnbzTSamAIJF4/edit?usp=sharing]. Follow the show on Instagram @normalgossip [https://www.instagram.com/normalgossip/], and if you have gossip, email us at normalgossip@defector.com or leave us a voicemail at 26-79-GOSSIP. Normal Gossip is hosted by Kelsey McKinney (@mckinneykelsey [https://www.instagram.com/mckinneykelsey/]) and produced by Alex Sujong Laughlin (@alexlaughs [https://www.instagram.com/alexlaughs/]), Ozzy Llinas Goodman (@ozzy_llinas [https://www.instagram.com/ozzy_llinas]), and Jae Towle Vieira (@jaetowlevieira [https://instagram.com/jaetowlevieira?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==]). Abigail Segel (@AbigailSegel [https://twitter.com/AbigailSegel]) is our intern. Justin Ellis is Defector's projects editor. Credits read by Sara Fagan. Show art by Tara Jacoby. Normal Gossip is a proud member of Radiotopia [https://www.radiotopia.fm/].

Our old friend Samantha Irby is back for a story about what could go wrong when you bring a wild animal into your home.  Follow Sam on Instagram at @bitchesgottaeat! [https://www.instagram.com/bitchesgottaeat/?hl=en] Get tickets to Kelsey's book tour here! [https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/articles/kelsey-mckinney-book-tour/] Pre-order Kelsey's book, YOU DIDN'T HEAR THIS FROM ME, here! [https://shop.lostcitybookstore.com/product/9781000275124] Subscribe to our newsletter for writing from Kelsey and Alex, blog recommendations, and bonus secrets! [https://cdn.forms-content.sg-form.com/8b2832e4-8d63-11ee-a318-ba05e8f402f5] You can support Normal Gossip directly by buying merch [https://defectorstore.com/collections/normal-gossip] or becoming a Friend or a Friend-of-Friend at supportnormalgossip.com [https://defector.com/products/normalgossip]. Our merch shop is run by Dan McQuade. You can also find all kinds of info about us and how to submit gossip on our Komi page: https://normalgossip.komi.io/ [https://normalgossip.komi.io/] Episode transcript here [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1P1lR8FMAE39OsLlzdWySdHKIMU9speO3W5aWk0uxybw/edit?usp=sharing]. Follow the show on Instagram @normalgossip [https://www.instagram.com/normalgossip/], and if you have gossip, email us at normalgossip@defector.com or leave us a voicemail at 26-79-GOSSIP. Normal Gossip is hosted by Kelsey McKinney (@mckinneykelsey [https://www.instagram.com/mckinneykelsey/]) and produced by Alex Sujong Laughlin (@alexlaughs [https://www.instagram.com/alexlaughs/]), Ozzy Llinas Goodman (@ozzy_llinas [https://www.instagram.com/ozzy_llinas]), and Jae Towle Vieira (@jaetowlevieira [https://instagram.com/jaetowlevieira?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==]). Abigail Segel (@AbigailSegel [https://twitter.com/AbigailSegel]) is our intern. Justin Ellis is Defector's projects editor. Credits read by Miranda Kramer. Show art by Tara Jacoby. Normal Gossip is a proud member of Radiotopia [https://www.radiotopia.fm/].

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: Garbage Man Appreciation Week.  Follow Alex on Instagram at @alexlaughs [https://www.instagram.com/alexlaughs]!  Pre-order Kelsey's book, YOU DIDN'T HEAR THIS FROM ME, here! [https://shop.lostcitybookstore.com/product/9781000275124] Subscribe to our newsletter for writing from Kelsey and Alex, blog recommendations, and bonus secrets! [https://cdn.forms-content.sg-form.com/8b2832e4-8d63-11ee-a318-ba05e8f402f5] You can support Normal Gossip directly by buying merch [https://defectorstore.com/collections/normal-gossip] or becoming a Friend or a Friend-of-Friend at supportnormalgossip.com [https://defector.com/products/normalgossip]. Our merch shop is run by Dan McQuade. You can also find all kinds of info about us and how to submit gossip on our Komi page: https://normalgossip.komi.io/ [https://normalgossip.komi.io/] Episode transcript here [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CgvlB08KdeK3Z1PS2xLMyw6SexpKDILp4ZmXPz2xpp4/edit?usp=sharing]. Follow the show on Instagram @normalgossip [https://www.instagram.com/normalgossip/], and if you have gossip, email us at normalgossip@defector.com or leave us a voicemail at 26-79-GOSSIP. Normal Gossip is hosted by Kelsey McKinney (@mckinneykelsey [https://www.instagram.com/mckinneykelsey/]) and produced by Alex Sujong Laughlin (@alexlaughs [https://www.instagram.com/alexlaughs/]), Ozzy Llinas Goodman (@ozzy_llinas [https://www.instagram.com/ozzy_llinas]), and Jae Towle Vieira (@jaetowlevieira [https://instagram.com/jaetowlevieira?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==]). Abigail Segel (@AbigailSegel [https://twitter.com/AbigailSegel]) is our intern. Justin Ellis is Defector's projects editor. Credits read by Jessica An. Show art by Tara Jacoby. Normal Gossip is a proud member of Radiotopia [https://www.radiotopia.fm/].