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 fiction. Produced by Se'era Spragley Ricks and Jae Towle Vieira. Created by Kelsey McKinney and Alex Sujong Laughlin. Show art by Tara Jacoby. https://normalgossip.komi.io/
Episodes
Dowager queen Kelsey McKinney is back to close out season ten with a story about plant parenthood in a pediatrician's office.
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Avery Trufelman returns for a story about the ethics of scallops and boundaries.
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Hunter Harris and Peyton Dix joined us for some gossip about a director, a dramaturg, and disco Les Mis.
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Lauren Chan came on for a tale about a girl with too many suitors and too many roommates.
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George Civeris joined us for a story about a starry-eyed idealist, a “good cause,” and some big egos.
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We brought Zakiya Gibbons back for a summer of smooching and subterfuge with a lesbian group chat.
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Danielle Hewitt and Alex Barasch came on to explore what happens when a boy tries to get between a girl and her axe.
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We invited Nadira Goffe back for a story about a beloved car, a beloved coach, and a run-in with the Kia Boys. But first—trigger warning—Rachelle shares some self-gossip that might make you a tad bit queasy.
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Laci Mosley returns for a story about a couple of microinfluencers so committed to image management that their friends can't tell if they're still together.
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Amber Singletary joined us for a tale about a blended family that isn't blending, a spectral presence, and a 1-800 late night witch.
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We brought Griff Stark-Ennis the story of a backyard wedding that no one, from the grooms to the guests, will ever forget.
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We're BACK for season TEN and more than ready to be petty! We brought Jenée Desmond Harris back, along with her husband Joel Anderson, for some gossip about a mom who just can't quit pranks.
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Here's another treat from our secret feed vault to tide you over while we wait for season 10! We got Jonquilyn Hill to come back for a round of morsels. Warning: there will be divas and hot peppers.
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Popping into your feeds with a little treat! In today’s bonus episode from our secret feed vault, not only is Nadira Goffe back to gab with us (!!!), but we've got a batch of morsels for you all, including one that made Rachelle scream twice.
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Rachelle and Se'era discuss what's been going on behind the scenes at Normal Gossip. We do a little gossip too, because we all deserve that. See you later this year for season 10!
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We've got a surprise for you! Here's the recording from our September 2025 live show in Seattle, featuring Josh Gwynn!
For more of Josh and Rachelle gossiping, here's Rachelle on Josh's show Back Issue.
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We regaled Lovia Gyarkye with a story about an eldest daughter introducing her boyfriend to her immigrant mother. (Plus just a hint of acappella!)
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We brought Allegra Frank some historical gossip involving a party full of mountain climbers, a long rope, and a bad idea.
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We've got a present for you from our secret feed vault! Rachelle, Kelsey, and Brandy gather over a bottle of wine to discuss Rebecca Yarros' FOURTH WING. If you'd like to get in on these monthly extra episodes, subscribe as a Friend or a Friend-of-a-Friend.
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Chelsea Devantez joined us for a story about a family with enough money to buy anything they want—except another one-of-a-kind heirloom hutch. Follow Chelsea on Instagram here and check out Chelsea’s podcast Glamorous Trash here.
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