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Normal Gossip delivers juicy, strange, funny, and utterly banal gossip about people you’ll never know and never meet. Host Kelsey McKinney 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 Alex Sujong Laughlin. Show art by Tara Jacoby. https://normalgossip.komi.io/
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Finding a decent person to date is hard work and comedian and viral content creator Lauren Compton is here to get to the bottom of it. It’s a dirty job, but someone’s gotta do it. Weekly, Lauren invites celebrity guests on to have a first date with her and figures out how many red flags they have, if they’re dateable, AND if there will be a second date! Dating is a wild ride... strap in!
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"Smol Talk" is a show where we explore the intricacies of modern life in the heart of Los Angeles. Join your hosts, Gabby and Ellie, as we delve into the world of dating, spirituality, and self-worth. It's a show that offers personal stories, practical advice, and a sense of community for singles navigating the bustling city of angels. Tune in to discover new perspectives and empower yourself through life's ups and downs.
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Uncovering athletes’ stories of resilience, energy, and self-confidence. Hosted by University of Florida gymnast Leah Clapper. Bringing you unfiltered motivation and refreshing conversations. Let's zest it up!
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Throw up the horns as Jeremy interviews standup comedian Luke Severeid this week. Luke has been on the road with “Stand Up that’s Metal AF” cracking jokes about metalheads, the perils of being a bald white guy, and his ADHD diagnosis. Jeremy and Luke talk about neurodivergence, the mental health benefits of metal music, and the importance of findin…
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SPONSORS: Don’t miss out on all the action this week at DraftKings! Download the DraftKings Casino app today! Sign-up using https://dkng.co/date or through my promo code DATE. Sign up for a $1 per month trial period at https://shopify.com/date, all lowercase. This week Lauren welcomes internet icons, Mia Malkova and Gabby Epstein on to First Date! …
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Jeremy is joined this week by the incredibly insightful Dani Falesnik. Jeremy and Dani discuss the importance of understanding neurodivergence in educational and therapeutic settings, emphasizing that traditional systems often fail to accommodate these differences. They highlight the need for more individualized approaches that consider each person…
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SPONSORS: Go to https://Zocdoc.com/DATE and download the Zocdoc app for FREE. On this week's episode of First Date, Lauren welcomes rapper 24KGoldn onto the show. Golden is a smooth operator, that can sometimes come off as a red flag, but on this date it's appreciated. Lauren gets to know about Goldn's moves, music, and dating life. He shares a few…
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Ladies and gentlemen, red flags of all ages...This week we've got a special treat for you, it's the debut episode of First Date Live! Lauren Compton has brought her show to the Creek and Cave stage here in Austin and tonight she's not alone. Joining her to roast, praise, and judge a gauntlet of prospective dates are Mark Normand and Ari Shaffir! In…
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First nuclear engineer we’ve had on as a guest! This week Jeremy is joined by the incisive Cynane Shay! Cynane discusses her journey through a rigid, evangelical upbringing and how it shaped her worldview, and how QAnon led to a deconstruction of her beliefs. She explores the influence of Christian nationalism and the prevalence of conspiracy theor…
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SPONSORS: Don’t miss out on all the action this week at DraftKings! Download the DraftKings Casino app today! Sign-up using https://dkng.co/date or through my promo code DATE. Sign up for a $1 per month trial period at https://shopify.com/date On this week's episode, Lauren welcomes Chris Distefano on a first date. Lauren and Chris really dive into…
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This week Jeremy is joined by clinical social worker and co-founder of the Reclamation Collective Kayla Felten. Kayla talks about her journey through deconstruction and starting the Collective, and She emphasizes the importance of non-clinical interventions and community care for individuals dealing with religious trauma and spiritual abuse. The Re…
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SPONSORS: Visit https://Babbel.com/FIRSTDATE to get 55% off your subscription for a limited time. Head to https://Acorns.com/firstdate or download the Acorns app to start saving and investing for your future today! On this week's episode of First Date, Lauren welcomes Joe Gatto on a date. Lauren and Joe develop a rapport early nerding out with thei…
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Jeremy is joined this week by journalist Chrissy Stroop to look at the manufactured moral panic targeting trans people. Jeremy and Chrissy discuss her personal experiences with religious trauma, the intertwining of evangelical Christianity with right-wing politics, and the predictable pattern of moral panics. Chrissy highlights the long-term strate…
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SPONSORS: Don’t miss out on all the action this week at DraftKings! Download the DraftKings Casino app today! Sign-up using https://dkng.co/date or through my promo code DATE. On this week's episode of First Date, Lauren welcomes comedian Preacher Lawson on a date. Lauren has been an admirer of Preacher's clean comedy style for a long time, so she'…
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Jeremy is joined this week by therapist and end-of-life doula Kathleen Mack. Kathleen describes her lifelong curiosity about people's minds and experiences, stemming from her own mental health struggles and early fascination with human behavior. Kathleen shares how her father’s death influenced her and led her to pursue training as a death doula, w…
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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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SPONSORS: Go to https://Zocdoc.com/DATE and download the Zocdoc app for FREE. On this week's episode of First Date, Lauren invites Jason Ellis on a date. Jason is a man of many talents: fighter, skateboarder, podcaster, comedian. But Lauren really gets to know Jason's soft sensitive side despite his tough exterior. Jason is not afraid of laying it …
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Jeremy is joined this week by fellow licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and Sex Therapist, Caitlin Weber. Caitlin Weber discusses her journey into the mental health field and her path to becoming a systems-oriented therapist with a focus on sex therapy. Jeremy and Caitlin discuss the pervasive influence of religious norms on cultural attitudes to…
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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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SPONSORS: Don’t miss out on all the action this week at DraftKings! Download the DraftKings Casino app today! Sign-up using https://dkng.co/date or through my promo code DATE. Get 20% off your first order, plus free shipping, at https://meundies.com/firstdate This week Lauren invites comedian, Drew Lynch on a first date. Drew made his debut on Amer…
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Jeremy is joined this week by the dynamic duo of Naoko Ellis & Derek Gladwin from the University of British Columbia where they founded the Systems Beings Lab, a collaborative research collective that tackles the complexity of modern issues. In this episode, Derek and Naoko discuss emerging collaborative spaces in academia to address the climate em…
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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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SPONSORS: Go to https://OmahaSteaks.com and use code DATE to get gift packages starting at just $89. Visit https://Babbel.com/FIRSTDATE to get 55% off your subscription. On this week's episode of First Date, Lauren welcomes actor and comedian Harland Williams. Harland and Lauren have a great time during their tennis match of disturbing commentary. …
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Our first prescriber on the show! Jeremy is joined this week by Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Rachel Jones, owner of Cup of Tea Psychiatry. Jeremy and Rachel talk about her winding path through nursing school and into the psychiatric side of the field, how the for-profit medical model creates an unhealthy environment for both patient…
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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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SPONSORS: Don’t miss out on all the action this week at DraftKings! Download the DraftKings Casino app today! Sign-up using https://dkng.co/date or through my promo code DATE. Go to https://OmahaSteaks.com and use code DATE to get gift packages starting at just $89. On this week's episode, Lauren welcomes comedian Ian Fidance to a first date. Ian k…
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Jeremy is joined this week by artist and mental health advocate Jenna Knapp. Jenna is an artist in residence with the labyrinth at the Lynden Sculpture Garden on the north side of Milwaukee. Jeremy and Jenna talk about her mental health journey prior to creating the labyrinth, how and why labyrinths can be so helpful to mental health, and the commu…
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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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SPONSORS: Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code DATE for $20 off your first purchase (terms apply). Go to https://Zocdoc.com/DATE and download the Zocdoc app for FREE. This week Lauren welcomes her first married couple on to First Date, Jim and Nikki Howard! Jim and Nikki divulge everything from their thoughts on kids, to how t…
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A blast from the past! Jeremy is joined this week by Rachel Beam, owner of Understand You, LLC. Jeremy and Rachel were in the same cohort at Marquette University way back in the day, and Rachel shares her journey in the field up to now opening her own practice. Jeremy and Rachel discuss some of their memories of what grad school did and did not pre…
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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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SPONSORS: Don’t miss out on all the action this week at DraftKings! Download the DraftKings Casino app today! Sign-up using https://dkng.co/date or through my promo code DATE. This week Lauren Compton welcomes actor and comedian Pauly Shore on to First Date. Buckle up because Pauly takes this very unhinged episode all over the place and even Rick G…
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Jeremy is joined this week by the fabulous Emily Vander Velden for a great chat. Emily talks about specializing in EMDR to work with trauma, how being a parent is a juggling act with being a therapist, and shares about getting her recent ADHD diagnosis. Jeremy and Emily talk about self-care, and how holding space for others is such a powerful exper…
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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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SPONSORS: Head to https://MeUndies.com/firstdate for 20% off, plus free shipping. On this week's episode of First Date, Lauren welcomes comedian and podcaster Rick Glassman on the pod. Rick starts off the episode strong with a little litmus test for Lauren to see if she will last on this date. Lauren gets to know all of Rick's quirks and bits. They…
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Jeremy is joined this week by Alyssa Zajdel to jump into the world of sports psychology and performance. Jeremy and Alyssa talk about different sports requiring different mindsets, the difference in support that elite athletes can get from club or high school sports, and how it was not fun for student athletes or mental health professionals when CO…
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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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SPONSORS: - Don’t miss out on all the action this week at DraftKings! Download the DraftKings Casino app today! Sign-up using https://dkng.co/date or through my promo code DATE. On this week's episode of First Date, Lauren welcomes a man of many talents, actor, comedian, podcaster, and author, Paul Scheer! Paul has been married to actress, June Dia…
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Jeremy is joined this week by the incredibly insightful Alita Taylor. Jeremy and Alita talk about the shortcomings of the medical model, the secondary trauma of working in a failing system, and Alita shares her expertise about Open Dialogue, a practical and philosophical approach to navigating mental health crises. We also chat about Finnish metal …
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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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SPONSORS: Sign up for a $1 per month trial period at https://shopify.com/date Go to https://Zocdoc.com/DATE and download the Zocdoc app for FREE. Then find and book a top-rated doctor today. On this week's episode of First Date with Lauren Compton, comedian Jiaoying Summers is welcomed on to the show! We learn that Jiaoying is Chinese, divorced, a …
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Jeremy is joined this week by author, activist, and poet Mark Green to talk about his new book Round We Dance. Jeremy and Mark talk about the need for a book on how to do rituals, why ritual is so important to the human psyche, and how to approach ritual outside of an organized religious setting. It’s a wide-ranging chat that covers a lot, and the …
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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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SPONSORS: Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code DATE for $20 off your first purchase. Don’t miss out on all the action this week at DraftKings! Download the DraftKings Casino app today! Sign-up using https://dkng.co/date or through my promo code DATE Go to https://Zocdoc.com/DATE and download the Zocdoc app for FREE. Then find …
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Jeremy is joined for a fascinating conversation by Kelsey Philippi from ERA Wellness. Kelsey shares her journey of becoming a therapist from a background in biology and research before eventually landing in the mental health field, how couples and families exist as their own ecosystems, and how nature helps us to ground, center, and heal. To learn …
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SPONSORS: Cancel your unwanted subscriptions by going to https://RocketMoney.com/DATE On this week's episode of First Date with Lauren Compton, Blaine Anderson from Dating by Blaine is welcomed on the show. Blaine is a dating expert that gives her clients (mostly men) guidance on how to be more dateable and gain confidence in pursuing. Lauren and B…
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This week Jeremy is joined by the ultra-talented Lane Moore. Lane is a comedian, actor, author, and musician. Moore is the creator of the hit comedy show Tinder Live, bestselling author of How To Be Alone and You Will Find Your People, the frontperson in the band It Was Romance, and host of the podcast I Thought It Was Just Me on Patreon. Jeremy an…
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SPONSORS: Don’t miss out on all the action this week at DraftKings! Download the DraftKings Casino app today! Sign-up using https://dkng.co/date or through my promo code DATE. This week on First Date, Lauren has on Blind Mike from Barstool Sports. If you don't know, Blind Mike is...blind and Lauren asks all the questions you might be wondering abou…
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Jeremy gets the chance to sit down with the delightful Kit Weathers for a neurodivergent chat. We talk about Kit’s journey from pastor’s kid, to missionary, to deconstructing and becoming a sex therapist and religious trauma recovery coach, with some mental health diagnoses sprinkled in. Kit and Jeremy talk about finding the good parts of church ou…
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SPONSORS: - Go to https://Zocdoc.com/DATE and download the Zocdoc app for FREE. Then find and book a top-rated doctor today. - Sign up for a $1 per month trial period at https://shopify.com/date - Head to https://factormeals.com/date50 and use code date50 to get 50% off. This week Lauren welcomes comedian, Joe List on First Date. Joe is here to set…
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Jeremy is joined this week by Elise Birch for an open, authentic chat. Elise shares their unique journey into the mental health field, and the niche areas they focus their practice working with. Jeremy and Elise explore the complexities of art therapy, highlighting its benefits in processing trauma and expressing emotions, even in telehealth settin…
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SPONSORS: - Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code DATE for $20 off your first purchase - DraftKings is giving new casino customers’ up to $100 in casino credits when they sign up using promo code DATE and make a minimum $5 deposit This week Lauren welcomes comedian, Jeff Dye on First Date. He was a little upset to find out he g…
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Jeremy is joined this week for a great chat by Dr Gabby Miniscalco. During our talk Dr Gabby shares some insights into the immigrant experience and the pressures of conforming to American culture while grappling with her Polish identity, feeling caught in between worlds but not belonging in either. The conversation delves into the trauma and grief …
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