Best Alex & Meagan Podcasts (2024)

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Speaking Out: Survival Stories from a Voiceover Actor 19:43

12h ago19:43

19:43

How do you pursue a career in an industry where even your "advocates" are keeping you down? That's the story of this week's confessor, a voiceover actor who successfully navigates many typical obstacles to a creative career, only to discover their agent is stealing from them. As they try to figure out what to do about it, our confessor learns how t…

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What Happens in Editing 20:34

1h ago20:34

20:34

Hello Hollywood Faithful! Welcome back to another episode of the Hollywood Confessional, the podcast where industry professionals share their deepest, darkest, most insane Hollywood stories. This week we have a story about an editor getting their first union job, and the boss that made them question whether or not they wanted to spend their time ma…

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#10 Ashley Brothers - Your Heart Has 40,000 Neurons For A Reason 2:00:23

8d ago2:00:23

2:00:23

Ashley Brothers is a Motivational Speaker, International Life Coach and a Teacher of Shamanic Healing. We talk about how you can reframe your story to reframe your life, how your dreams die when you live in your comfort zone and the practice of HeartMath that has transformed Ashley's life. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 🙏 Subscribe on Youtube: https://bit.ly/3OMkMm…

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The Things We Do For Love 26:23

12d ago26:23

26:23

How far would you go to make a movie? This week's confessor had to face that question within minutes of taking a gig co-producing an indie film... and personally, we're still recovering 😩😩😩 Sweet-talking property managers, hustling for food donations, and petting cockroaches (😱) is just the beginning. When our confessor learns they need an extra $1…

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10: The Funcanny Valley w/ Tom Lum 1:09:04

26d ago1:09:04

1:09:04

Why do we feel so weird when robots look a little too much like humans? How have artists navigated the uncanny valley - whether narrowly avoiding it or intentionally plunging into the psychological trench? Ellen & guest, science communicator Tom Lum, ride the zombie train right into the uncanny valley. Links: Follow Tom on TikTok, Instagram and You…

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#9 - Matt Omo - Exploring The World Of Sound Healing 1:10:47

1M ago1:10:47

1:10:47

Matt Omo is a Sound Healer, breath work instructor and all-round Shamanic dude. We talk about how Matt discovered sound healing techniques, his life-changing experiences in the remote Peruvian jungle and delve into the formula Matt employs in his retreats. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 🙏 Subscribe on Youtube: https://bit.ly/3OMkMm4 👍 Follow me: https://solo.to/goo…

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9: Sex, Drugs, and Rocket Fuel 39:36

2M ago39:36

39:36

Who is the mysteriously unnamed "rocket enthusiast" behind the founding of NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory? Ashley uncovers the story of rocket engineer Jack Parsons and his relationship to space, occultism, sex rituals, L. Ron Hubbard, and more. Links: Follow Ashley on Threads and check out her podcast Taboo Science! Follow Ellen on TikTok! Follo…

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Burn It Down: Investigating Hollywood's Power Dynamics with Maureen Ryan 58:26

2M ago58:26

58:26

“The only thing that works to take down abusers is Mo Ryan writes something about them." If we weren’t already on fire to talk with the author of Burn It Down: Power, Complicity, and a Call for Change in Hollywood, this quote from a confessor would have set us aflame. This week we get our chance, as entertainment journalist Maureen “Mo” Ryan steps …

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MFAs and Other Mistakes with Brittany Luse 1:02:31

2M ago1:02:31

1:02:31

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 they shouldn't be. Listen to Brittany's podcast, It's Been a Minute, here! PRE-ORDER KELSEY'S BOOK, YOU DIDN'T HEAR THIS FROM ME, HERE!!! Subscribe to our new newsletter for writing from Kelsey and Alex…

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The Wormhole of Sasha with Gabby Windey 55:59

2M ago55:59

55:59

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 overalls. Listen to Gabby's podcast, Long Winded with Gabby Windey. PRE-ORDER KELSEY'S BOOK, YOU DIDN'T HEAR THIS FROM ME, HERE!!! Subscribe to our new newsletter for writing from Kelsey and Alex, blog rec…

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It's Me, Fake Carol 29:49

3M ago29:49

29:49

"I love writers. But if there's one thing my mom taught me, it's if you love something make it suffer." With that tweet, the parody account that slayed with truth and laughs during the 2023 Hollywood labor strikes was born. And so was the question, "Who is Fake Carol?" This week, the writer behind @itsmecarolamptp joins us in the booth to give us a…

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Romancing the Stoned with Jenée Desmond-Harris 58:49

3M ago58:49

58:49

Jeneé Desmond-Harris joins us for a tale of patriotism, fire drills, and accidentally getting too stoned at the wrong time. Listen to Dear Prudence and follow Jenée on Twitter here. PRE-ORDER KELSEY'S BOOK, YOU DIDN'T HEAR THIS FROM ME, HERE!!! Subscribe to our new newsletter for writing from Kelsey and Alex, blog recommendations, and bonus secrets…

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Haunted and Constipated with Sonalee Rashatwar 57:21

3M ago57:21

57:21

Sonalee Rashatwar (they/he) joins us for an international story about families, inheritance, and haunting. Follow Sonalee on Instagram! PRE-ORDER KELSEY'S BOOK, YOU DIDN'T HEAR THIS FROM ME, HERE!!! Subscribe to our new newsletter for writing from Kelsey and Alex, blog recommendations, and bonus secrets! You can support Normal Gossip directly by bu…

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Class Con 27:36

3M ago27:36

27:36

Scam artists steal dreams. We're finding ways to get payback. In this incendiary episode of the Hollywood Confessional, we hear from an aspiring writer who pursued a seemingly great opportunity: taking a class from a mentorship program, the stated goal of which was to help underrepresented voices get into the industry. The first thing they learned?…

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Minder, the Finder, and the Grinder with Elise Hu 1:00:51

3M ago1:00:51

1:00:51

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 Culture from the K-Beauty Capital. PRE-ORDER KELSEY'S BOOK, YOU DIDN'T HEAR THIS FROM ME, HERE!!! Subscribe to our new newsletter for writing from Kelsey and Alex, blog recommendations, and bonus secrets! You ca…

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#8 - Deborah Menderin - What's Going On Behind The Scenes Of The Universe? 1:20:35

3M ago1:20:35

1:20:35

Deborah Menderin is a 4th generation psychic, certified Astrologer and a cancer survivor. We talk about what she believes is going on behind the scenes of the universe, what it's like to receive messages from the other side and how to live a good life when you believe there's lots more to come. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 🙏 Subscribe on Youtube: https://bit.ly/3…

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Sexy Mushrooms with Avery Trufelman 57:39

3M ago57:39

57:39

Avery Trufelman of Articles of Interest joins us for a story about mushroom foraging, cultbrain, and greige athleisure. This is the mushroom video. Click at your own risk. PRE-ORDER KELSEY'S BOOK, YOU DIDN'T HEAR THIS FROM ME, HERE!!! Subscribe to our new newsletter for writing from Kelsey and Alex, blog recommendations, and bonus secrets! You can …

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On Being Naked A Lot 25:49

4M ago25:49

25:49

To be or not to be... naked? That is the question faced by our confessor this week: an up-and-coming actor who had to make a difficult decision about his career. Join us in this week's episode of the Hollywood Confessional as we hear from this fearless creative who was up for anything... until "anything" became a bit too much. We discuss: the troub…

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Ready to be Bunco-ified with Lindy West and Meagan Hatcher-Mays 58:39

4M ago58:39

58:39

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 Samuel Beckett style loop of scandal gossip, rumor and orthotic shoes." Listen to their podcast, Text Me Back, and subscribe to their Patreon! PRE-ORDER KELSEY'S BOOK, YOU DIDN'T HEAR THIS FROM ME, H…

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The Joy of Being a Hater with Justin Ellis 1:00:55

4M ago1:00:55

1:00:55

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 groups that bind them. PRE-ORDER KELSEY'S BOOK, YOU DIDN'T HEAR THIS FROM ME, HERE!!! Subscribe to our new newsletter for writing from Kelsey and Alex, blog recommendations, and bonus secrets! You ca…

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#PayUpHollywood Fesses Up: An Interview with Liz Hsiao Lan Alper and Alex Rubin 50:37

4M ago50:37

50:37

Hello Hollywood Faithful! Today we've got an on the record interview with Liz Hsiao Lan Alper and Alex Rubin of Pay Up Hollywood. Pay Up Hollywood began as grassroots movement in 2019, in an attempt to bring attention to the pay inequities, abuses and struggles of many Hollywood assistants. In subsequent years, PayUpHollywood has campaigned for Hol…

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All the World is Rollerblades with Marlena Rodriguez 58:53

4M ago58:53

58:53

This week's episode features daddy issues, rollerblades, and comedian Marlena Rodriguez! Some of you will remember her from our Los Angeles live show. Follow her on Twitter and Instagram. Subscribe to our new newsletter for writing from Kelsey and Alex, blog recommendations, and bonus secrets! You can support Normal Gossip directly by buying merch …

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A Beautiful Blood Celebrity with Ronald Young Jr. 58:04

4M ago58:04

58:04

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 the ridiculous things we do when we fall in love with familiar strangers. Follow Ronald on all social media at @ohitsbigron (Instagram, Twitter, Threads, TikTok) One thing to clarify from episode 1 o…

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#7 - Bernice Wilson - The Importance Of Speaking Up When You Feel You Can't 2:41:37

4M ago2:41:37

2:41:37

Bernice Wilson was a Team GB sprinter with hopes of making an impact at the London 2012 Olympic Games. These hopes were shattered when, in 2011, she became the first British athlete in history to receive the maximum 4-year ban for doping. We talk about the dark arts of the athletics scene, the truth behind her multiple bans, and how she's cleared h…

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Mind the Gap 27:34

5M ago27:34

27:34

Imagine you're working your ass off for a thankless 60+ hours a week job on a TV show, and you discover everyone else in your position is making more than you. PS, they're all men. And you're the only woman. In this week's episode of the Hollywood Confessional, we hear a confession from an office production assistant who found herself in this very …

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Bitch It Was You 34:42

5M ago34:42

34:42

We are back! Welcome to season three of Hollywood Confessional. The season opener sets the stage with a gripping narrative from a support staffer, who unveils the emotional rollercoaster of managing a monster boss. Connect with us: Instagram Facebook Twitter Website Check out some of our favorite shows: Screenwriters' Rant Room Screaming into the H…

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#6 - Órlaith Sheill - Let's Normalise Grief 1:06:27

5M ago1:06:27

1:06:27

Órlaith Sheill is a Grief, Fertility and Perinatal Counsellor with over 20 years' experience in the field. We talk about life as a Grief Counsellor, what led Órlaith to the area and how she's been able to sit with grief and trauma throughout her career. OS Counselling: https://www.oscounselling.com.au/ https://www.instagram.com/oscounselling/ ━━━━━…

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Season 3 Trailer - New Episodes Coming March 28th! 2:49

5M ago2:49

2:49

Welcome back to the Confessional! We're back for Season 3, and this year we've got more confessions, more interviews, and more producers! It's bigger, badder, and better in every way. Join us on March 28th for our season premiere. Connect with us: Instagram Facebook Twitter Website Check out some of our favorite shows: Screenwriters' Rant Room Scre…

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#5 - Jason Linney - Let's Lower The Barrier To Entry For Meditation 1:37:22

5M ago1:37:22

1:37:22

Jason Linney is a meditation teacher and founder of Monkey Mind Meditation. We talk about Jason's road to sobriety, his goal is to lower the barrier of entry into meditation practice and how his whole life has been building to Monkey Mind Meditation. Monkey Mind Meditation: www.youtube.com/@monkeymindmeditation www.monkeymindmeditation.net www.tikt…

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#4 - Luke - You Need To Know The Rules In Order To Break Them 1:31:02

5M ago1:31:02

1:31:02

Luke [Last Name Redacted] is a Youtuber, a Graphic Designer, and a MMA Enthusiast. We talk about Luke's pursuit of truth, what you learn from cold approaching over 300 women and why it's really important to double check your maths when experimenting with medical supplements. Medical disclaimer: This video is not intended to replace professional med…

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#3 - Chris Wray - Is What You're Doing Moving The Needle? 1:22:32

6M ago1:22:32

1:22:32

Chris is a techie, a Digital Nomad and a Minimalist. He's a Remote Technology Consultant living life a little bit differently in Cambodia. We talk about Chris's recent experience in a 10-day Vipassana Retreat, what he's changed to realise his Good Life and how he's creating the resources he wished he'd had at different stages of his life. Chris Wra…

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#2 - Meagan Cohn - The Epic Impact of Meditation Practice 1:25:23

6M ago1:25:23

1:25:23

Meagan Cohn, is an Energy Healing practitioner & teacher, Meditation Teacher and Holistic Beauty Therapist with 23 years experience. We talk about what a Good Life is when you have multiple of lives to live, life changing experiences, spirit guides and Meagan's very first experience of energy healing. About Lotus Healing: http://www.lotushealing.co…

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#1 - Monsui Tek - How To Live A Good Life Whilst Juggling Projects 1:11:33

6M ago1:11:33

1:11:33

Monish, AKA Monsui Tek, is a business owner, entrepreneur, musician, podcaster, property investor & property developer. We talk about morning routines, daily non-negotiables, and the level of discipline that's required for success. \ About Stuff They Should Have Taught You In School: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/monsui-tek Search @monsui…

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Normal Gossip Investigates: The Poop Story 51:49

7M ago51:49

51:49

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? Guerilla marketing perpetrated on us all by Big Toilet? All of the above? You can support Normal Gossip directly by buying merch or becoming a Friend or a Friend-of-Friend at supportnormalgossip.com. Ou…

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A little announcement 🐥 10:10

7M ago10:10

10:10

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. Get your tickets: https://www.normalgossiplive.com/ If you want us to come to your city, fill out our zip code survey! And we'll see you for our new season in April! Sign up to hear Normal Gossip's next sec…

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Splitting the Dog Vote with David Roth 1:13:20

8M ago1:13:20

1:13:20

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 Roth, check out his podcast, The Distraction! Sign up to hear Normal Gossip's next secret here. Support Radiotopia's fall fundraiser! You can support Normal Gossip directly by buying merch or becoming a Fri…

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Getting Frisky at the Black Rose with Erika Casupanan 59:18

9M ago59:18

59:18

Survivor 41 winner Erika Casupanan joins us this week for a story about the perils of gossiping at work. Listen to Erika's podcast, Happy to See Me! Sign up to hear Normal Gossip's next secret here. Support Radiotopia's fall fundraiser! You can support Normal Gossip directly by buying merch or becoming a Friend or a Friend-of-Friend at supportnorma…

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The Best Worst Strike Story Ever 21:50

9M ago21:50

21:50

We dedicate this episode to @Time Person of the Year Nominee the Hollywood Strikers! Getting real for a sec, though -- the Hollywood Strikes of 2023 are officially over, and TBH we're feeling a little uncertain. A lot of hope and solidarity were born this Hot Labor Summer. Yet despite all the wins and losses, joy and tears, no one really knows what…

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Dog Salon Divas with Hayes Brown 1:10:14

8M ago1:10:14

1:10:14

Hayes Brown joins us to learn just how deranged the world of upscale dog grooming can be. Follow Hayes on Twitter @HayesBrown. Sign up to hear Normal Gossip's next secret here. Support Radiotopia's fall fundraiser! You can support Normal Gossip directly by buying merch or becoming a Friend or a Friend-of-Friend at supportnormalgossip.com. Our merch…

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The Whole Story with Ashia Amavè 36:11

9M ago36:11

36:11

Branding expert Ashia Amavé shares how showing up as your full, authentic self serves community. For our last episode of Season 3 — wowza! — we sit down with personal brand expert Ashia Amavé. She shares why it’s important to both your career and your community to show up as your whole self and blows our minds by describing the personal brand as yo…

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Rich Mom Razzle Dazzle with Maitreyi Anantharaman 59:12

9M ago59:12

59:12

Our Defector colleague Maitreyi Anantharaman joins us for a story about private school moms taking a theater performance — and "urban dance" classes — too seriously. Follow Maitreyi on Twitter @maitreyiaa. Support Radiotopia's fall fundraiser! You can support Normal Gossip directly by buying merch or becoming a Friend or a Friend-of-Friend at suppo…

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No One Struggles Alone: Community Strategist Laura Zug 34:16

9M ago34:16

34:16

It’s hard out there for an entrepreneur — but it doesn’t have to be hard and lonely. That’s the perspective of our next guest, Laura Zug, who works tirelessly to help her clients strategically and organically build community. In short, she helps people find, communicate and nurture their biggest fans. In this episode, we dig into the many aspects o…

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Weedsgiving with Zakiya Gibbons 1:18:54

9M ago1:18:54

1:18:54

This week, our pal Zakiya Gibbons joins us for a story about a Thanksgiving home rental gone horribly, horribly wrong. Zakiya is the host and editor of Hang Up, a new reality dating podcast from Radiotopia! We are obsessed. Check it out! Speaking of Radiotopia....support Radiotopia's fall fundraiser! You can support Normal Gossip directly by buying…

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There’s No Place Like (a Juniper) Home with Valerie Gangas 28:56

10M ago28:56

28:56

Valerie Gangas, author and founder of Juniper Holiday + Home on creating experiences through hospitality and community. Simply put: Valerie Gangas is a powerhouse. She owns and runs 50 — soon to be 100! — short-term rental properties through Juniper Holiday + Home, and she’s also penned two amazing books on life, empowerment and spirituality. (In D…

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"Emily in Paris" Meets "Parasite" with Amanda Montell 1:01:27

9M ago1:01:27

1:01:27

We're going abroad for a long-awaited au pair adventure with writer and podcast host Amanda Montell! Follow Amanda on Instagram @amanda_montell and make sure to pre-order her book, The Age of Magical Overthinking. You can support Normal Gossip directly by buying merch or becoming a Friend or a Friend-of-Friend at supportnormalgossip.com. Our merch …

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Circle of Trust: Sarah Greisdorf and Sam Zelitch of Squarespace Circle 40:22

10M ago40:22

40:22

The duo behind the vibrant network talks about why community matters. In this episode of No Surprises, we add to the nesting dolls of the season — the community of people who have recorded our podcast about community — with Sarah Greisdorf and Sam Zelitch. This dynamic duo helms Squarespace Circle, a network of Squarespace creatives, designers and …

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Should've Said No to the Ceviche with Sarah-Violet Bliss 47:58

10M ago47:58

47:58

TV writer and showrunner Sarah-Violet Bliss joins us for an evening of moral quandaries and infinite amounts of ceviche. You can support Normal Gossip directly by buying merch or becoming a Friend or a Friend-of-Friend at supportnormalgossip.com. Our merch shop is run by Dan McQuade. You can also find all kinds of info about us and how to submit go…

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Strength in Numbers with Christy Price and Will Myers 33:52

10M ago33:52

33:52

As two of our favorite Squarespace community members, we love to sit down with Will Myers and Christy Price, whether in person at Circle Day or logging on from far-off locales like Texas (Christy) and Italy (Will). Cue the wanderlust! In this edition of No Surprises, Kelsey and Mal talk to these Squarespace leaders about their individual skill sets…

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25 Bridesmaids and an Empath with Jasmine Ellis 1:02:33

10M ago1:02:33

1:02:33

Comedian Jasmine Ellis joins us for a tale about an absurdly large bachelorette party involving sardines, adult jocks, and an empathetic queen. Follow Jasmine on Instagram at @jasmineelliscomedy. You can support Normal Gossip directly by buying merch or becoming a Friend or a Friend-of-Friend at supportnormalgossip.com. Our merch shop is run by Dan…

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Teenage Cop Camp with Josie Duffy Rice 1:09:10

10M ago1:09:10

1:09:10

What happens when you send a manic pixie dream girl to CSI summer camp? Journalist, writer, law school graduate, and podcast host Josie Duffy Rice joins us to find out 👀 Check out Josie's podcast: Unreformed: the Story of the Alabama Industrial School for Negro Children. You can support Normal Gossip directly by buying merch or becoming a Friend or…

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