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/
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Signup to Generate a PitchNormal 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.
Recent episodes include "A Succulent Crime with Kelsey McKinney" (23 September 2026, 70 minutes), "Of Baths and Bivalves with Avery Trufelman" (16 September 2026, 51 minutes), and "Temu Renaissance with Hunter Harris and Peyton Dix" (9 September 2026, 50 minutes).
Normal Gossip publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 54 minutes across 117 episodes.
Booking probability for Normal Gossip is 35%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Normal Gossip requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Normal Gossip's contact route on record: verified email.
Normal Gossip is a comedy show with 117 episodes published.
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Episode #12
Dowager queen Kelsey McKinney is back to close out season ten with a story about plant parenthood in a pediatrician's office. We are now on YouTube. Be sure to follow us on there at @DefectorMedia where you can watch...
Episode #11
Avery Trufelman returns for a story about the ethics of scallops and boundaries. We are now on YouTube. Be sure to follow us on there at @DefectorMedia where you can watch today’s episode. Subscribe to our newsletter...
Episode #10
Hunter Harris and Peyton Dix joined us for some gossip about a director, a dramaturg, and disco Les Mis. We are now on YouTube. Be sure to follow us on there at @DefectorMedia where you can watch today’s episode...
Episode #9
Lauren Chan came on for a tale about a girl with too many suitors and too many roommates. We are now on YouTube. Be sure to follow us on there at @DefectorMedia where you can watch today’s episode. Subscribe to our...
Episode #8
George Civeris joined us for a story about a starry-eyed idealist, a “good cause,” and some big egos. We are now on YouTube. Be sure to follow us on there at @DefectorMedia where you can watch today’s episode. Subscribe...
Episode #7
We brought Zakiya Gibbons back for a summer of smooching and subterfuge with a lesbian group chat. We are now on YouTube. Be sure to follow us on there at @DefectorMedia where you can watch today’s episode. Subscribe to...
Episode #6
Danielle Hewitt and Alex Barasch came on to explore what happens when a boy tries to get between a girl and her axe. We are now on YouTube. Be sure to follow us on there at @DefectorMedia where you can watch today’s...
Episode #5
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. We are now...
Episode #4
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. We are now on YouTube. Be sure to follow us on there at...
Episode #3
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. We are now on YouTube. Be sure to follow us on there at @DefectorMedia where you can...
Episode #2
We brought Griff Stark-Ennis the story of a backyard wedding that no one, from the grooms to the guests, will ever forget. We are now on YouTube. Be sure to follow us on there at @DefectorMedia where you can watch...
Episode #1
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. We are now on YouTube. Be...
Episode #13
<p>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...
Episode #12
<p>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...
Episode #11
<p>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! </p><p><br></p><p>Subscribe to our...
Episode #10
<p>We've got a surprise for you! Here's the recording from our September 2025 live show in Seattle, featuring Josh Gwynn!</p><p><br></p><p>For more of Josh and Rachelle gossiping, here's Rachelle on Josh's show Back...
Episode #9
<p>We regaled Lovia Gyarkye with a story about an eldest daughter introducing her boyfriend to her immigrant mother. (Plus just a hint of acappella!)</p><p><br></p><p>Subscribe and learn more about Hammer & Hope...
Episode #8
<p>We brought Allegra Frank some historical gossip involving a party full of mountain climbers, a long rope, and a bad idea. </p><p><br></p><p>Subscribe to our newsletter for writing from Rachelle, Se'era, Jae, Alex...
Episode #7
<p>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...
Episode #6
<p>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...
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