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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"Fore Play" is a weekly podcast by common golfers, for common golfers. Trent, Riggs, Frankie, Dan Rapaport, and their wide variety of guests talk about everything golf like normal folks sitting at a bar watching coverage, venting about the game's difficulties, and weighing in on pro gossip. Your classic golf addicts, the "Fore Play" crew brings a young, unique voice to the rapidly-evolving game, discussing freely and openly everything golf. There is nothing like it. You can find every episod ...
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Celebrity memoirs aren’t like normal books—they’re fun! Join comedians Steven Phillips-Horst (@gossipbabies) & Lily Marotta (@lilyblueyez) as they rifle through the diaries of drug-addled starlets, oddly obsessive restaurateurs, brass-knuckled female realtors, and boring gay politicians’ even more boring gay husbands, finding fertile ground for searing cultural insights and juicy gossip. Martinis not included.
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A podcast dedicated to sharing real life stories of hope from ordinary people, just like you.
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How to serve God and work for ”the man.” Join Paige C. Clark as she talks to the normal people who work everyday jobs, but still faithfully serve God. Learn how to make the most out of your commute, how to overcome office gossip, what you have the right to say in your workspace as a Christian, and so much more!
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Join Christine as she guides you through all the happenings in the fast-paced world of Formula 1. Bringing you information, gossip, statistics and humour, with the odd race report thrown in for good measure. But don't think this is news churned out the normal way - the lady tells it like it is. Conspiracy theories, honest opinions and irreverent musings all add up to a refreshing listen.
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This is the Take. It's where you come to understand more about your favorite movies, shows and culture. Our video essays make the story worlds you enter richer and deeper. Think: Endings Explained, Character Studies, Hidden Messages and Symbols Revealed, Actor and Director Profiles, and more. We want to share our love of visual culture with the world. So here's our Take.
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Boost your Greek listening skills, and build your vocabulary, at an intermediate level in Greek. Every month one new original Greek story, taking place in Greece. www.omilo.com . The stories are read first at a slow pace, and then once again at a normal speaking space. Extra: download the accompanying notebook(s). They include the Greek transcript, English translation, video link with subtitles, vocabulary list, mp3 file, and exercise to practice grammar. info at https://masaresi.com/product ...
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A big announcement from Dan. We discuss his time at Barstool Sports & what’s next. In news, the USA & International teams have made their captain’s picks; LIV announces its first four 2025 events; a match of Rory & Scottie vs Bryson & Brooks is announced. We also play Closest To. You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or…
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What Movies, TV & Society Get Wrong About Introverts | Explained
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Go to http://rocketmoney.com/thetake to cancel your unwanted subscriptions with Rocket Money. Introverts are often overlooked in a world that favors the extroverted. They’re taught it’s on them to counteract this, by speaking up and putting themselves out there. But introverts are much more complex than their stereotypes would suggest – the fact th…
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Bonjour, les enfants de club! This week we debone, season, and roast iconic French chef Jacques Pépin’s buttery memoir “The Apprentice.” From giving Charles de Gaulle gout to inventing the midtown souperie, Craig Claiborne’s sassy homosexuality, befriending la (trés) grande dame Julia Child, the shame of the American supermarket, communal bread ove…
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Scottie wins the FedEx Cup to conclude the Tour season. We discuss what’s wrong with the playoff format, how to fix it, what we feel the Tour’s future needs to look like, and Jay Monahan. We also delve into upcoming videos (Frankie vs Francis and the return of Riggs’ H8er series), Oasis, Theegala, golf’s money bubble, and finish discussing the impa…
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Creator Classic Feat. Paige Spiranac, Bob Does Sports & More
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Live from East Lake for the Tour Championship. Nerves are high for Riggs, Frankie & Trent before their ceremonial tee shots. Frankie finally had another interaction with Scottie Scheffler. Many stop by to chat: Paige Spiranac (51:11), Good Good’s Bubbie (1:08:05), Robby Berger & Fat Perez (1:24:29) & more. We finish the show with instant reactions …
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Underconsumption Core: Sustainable Solution, Cosplaying Poverty, or Just… Normal?? | Explained
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Go to http://zocdoc.com/thetake to find and book a top-rated doctor today! Underconsumption core has been dominating TikTok feeds and wider conversations. But is it really a useful trend that signifies that we’re (finally) shifting away from hyper-consumerism as a society, or just another attempt by the well off to aestheticize poverty and avoid de…
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Creator Conundrum Featuring Aaron Rai
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Tour winner Aaron Rai joins the show (1:13:04) to discuss his humble upbringing, wearing two gloves, and winning on Tour. Before Aaron, we discuss Dave announcing he’ll put up a $1M purse for Barstool to run its own Creator event. And we delve into this week’s Creator Classic at East Lake, Keegan winning at Castle Pines, Lydia outlasting an elite l…
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81. From Trauma to Triumph: Charles Wagner's Journey of Faith and Healing
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What if you felt unworthy of love despite a steadfast belief in faith? Charles takes us on an emotional journey through his early life experiences, revealing how witnessing domestic violence and grappling with gender identity deeply impacted his sense of self and spirituality. His story is one of resilience, finding solace in faith, and ultimately …
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Two interviews. First, the whole crew discusses golf twitter’s Country Club Snob saga, The Women’s Open at St. Andrew’s, snacks, Ireland, Tiger Tracker, Kuchar & does Closest To The Pin. Then in-person in Colorado, Dan interviews Max Greyserman (1:10:16), who details his experience with the bizarre Matt Kuchar Monday Finish & Denny McCarthy (1:35:1…
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“The Pioneer Woman” feat. Cole Escola (RE-RELEASE)
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The legendary Cole Escola joins us for sassy ranch chef/mommy blogger Ree “The Pioneer Woman” Drummond and her riveting memoir “Frontier Follies.” Fire up the gas grill as we talk homeschooling, vertigo on your honeymoon, the redhead threshold for childbirth pain, kidnapping paranoia, piling into a massive SUV with two other couples, gala etiquette…
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The One Thing That Could Fix Emily In Paris | Sex and the City vs Emily in Paris, Explained
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Go to https://casino.draftkings.com and sign up with code THETAKE - new players can get $100 in casino credits with just a $1 wager. Emily in Paris was brought to life by the same creative mind that brought us Sex and the City – and while the shows share a few general similarities, one of the biggest is that their central characters are… kind of an…
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Frankie returns from his family trip to Ireland and has stories to tell. Are Leprechauns a real thing? Do the FedEx Cup Playoffs need a complete overhaul? Spider was featured in a new rap song. Post Malone’s new country album dropped. New videos are hitting the channels soon. And much, much more. You can find every episode of this show on Apple Pod…
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Creator Classic, The Creator & Rainbows
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Trent returns. The Creator Classic field has been announced. Will Fore Play have any involvement? Rainbows are insane & we need to know who’s behind them. The FedEx Cup Playoffs are about to begin; how’s the format? Does Xander still have a case for a better 2024 than Scottie? How’s the Rory, Xander, Cantlay relationship? Solheim Cup merch. Hideki …
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Matt Kuchar with an all-time golf villain move taking his ball & going home on the final hole of the tournament. Aaron Rai, iron headcovers & all, is a lovable figure. Lydia Ko wins the women’s Gold Medal. Tom Cruise is Mr Box Office. Cart path only stinks. Graeme McDowell releases a hilarious doping suspension statement. And much more! You can fin…
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80. Introverts in Faith & Parenting in the Digital Age with Gina Nickel
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Can introverts make an impact in faith outreach? You bet they can! We'll challenge the common misconception that only extroverts can be effective evangelists. Through compelling examples from the Bible, like Moses and Jacob, and personal anecdotes, we reveal how introverts can fulfill God's purpose through behind-the-scenes actions and meaningful o…
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Industry - Harper, Explained: Selling Your Soul To Win (When You're An Outsider)
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Go to http://rocketmoney.com/thetake to cancel your unwanted subscriptions with Rocket Money! Industry is full of irreverent, power-hungry characters attempting to claw their way to the top of a London investment bank – and none is more engaging or divisive than Harper Stern. But her struggles – both internally and at work – stem from real, deeper …
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Keegan Bradley joins the show (10:24) to discuss being named U.S. Ryder Cup captain for next year’s battle at Bethpage. Keegan discusses how he found out, his long history with Bethpage, the unmatched intensity of the Ryder Cup, and how he’s going to approach the next 14 months. Then we talk: the Presidents Cup vs the Ryder Cup; Spieth, JT, and Ror…
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Walk the runway with us as we dig into American fashion icon Donna Karan and her memoir "My Journey" live from Bowery Ballroom. We discuss her journey from commuting to Parsons to becoming the Queen of 7th Avenue, and everything in between. We delve into her uneven friendship with Barbra Streisand, why you can never gain weight in the shoulders, st…
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Second Chance at Stardom: Actors' Biggest Comebacks Explained 🌟🏆
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Go to http://factormeals.com/thetake50 and use code thetake50 to get 50% off your first box plus 20% off your next month. Everyone loves a good comeback! From Josh Hartnett's to Jennifer Coolidge to Brendan Frasier to Winona Ryder and beyond, we love to watch beloved actors get a second chance in the spotlight. For stars, one of the biggest worries…
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Hole In One Drama & An Epic Gold Medal Finish
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Riggs made an ace on the Preserve par-3 course at Bandon and it got people going. We debate the saga. Plus Scottie Scheffler blitzed Le Golf National on Sunday to emerge from a heavyweight leaderboard as the Men’s Gold Medalist. Emotions were high from Scottie, Rahm, Rory, Tom Kim and others. Plus we discuss: 100M sprint all-time bad announcer call…
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Why Millennial Middle Age Already Feels More Youthful | Explained
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Riggs is off to Brandon Dunes, so it’s a Frankie, Trent & Dan show. We discuss the U.S. Team taking in the Olympics, Scottie posting on social media in Paris, what to look for at Le Golf National, filming a golf video at the coveted Sebonack Golf Club, Rory McIlroy representing Ireland, the rise of Love Island, and Dan dives into a history lesson. …
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Gossip Girl: Blair Waldorf Was Right (More Than She Gets Credit For)
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Go to http://zocdoc.com/thetake to find and book a top-rated doctor today. Gossip Girl’s Blair Waldorf is an iconic queen of mean and the Upper East Side. In her quest for power and control, she definitely made a lot of mistakes, but she actually got a lot more right than she gets credit for – both in her understanding of how her world really works…
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Jon Rahm gets emotional after winning on LIV for the first time which delves us into a discussion: is golf’s money and professional landscape sustainable? If not, what will make it implode? Conversely, we’re quite high on the 2024 year in pro golf with riveting finishes in an era void of unity and nearly void of Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson. Plus…
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79. Embracing Challenges: Faith, Adversity, and Spiritual Growth
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Ever noticed how society often equates an easy life with success, while faith teaches us to embrace life's challenges? We shine a light on the paradox of the American dream's promise of comfort versus the gospel's call to embrace our crosses. Reflect with us on Luke 9:23 and John 16:33, as we discuss the transformative power of facing adversity hea…
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Wild Times & The World’s Most Famous Internet Golfer
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Donald Trump appeared on Bryson’s “Breaking 50” video series. We discuss the video plus: the appearance of Tiger’s leg, remembering the level of his dominance, artificial intelligence’s takeover, our polarized times, theories on the cosmos, debating whose career would be most improved if you could remove an injury, and Closest To The Pin. You can f…
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Crouching Pillow, Hidden Fridge! This week we kneel and pray to the interior design power couple Syd and Shea McGee as we discuss their marital memoir, "Make Life Beautiful." No teaching of John is left untouched while we talk about falling in love at BYU, their hit Netflix show "Dream Home Makeover," marrying a gay guy, the anti-dining-room revolu…
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Commitment Phobia, Explained: Why So Many Movie & TV Characters Run from Love 💔🏃
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Annoying Main Characters: Loveable, Relatable &... A Little Hateable 🤨❤️ | Trope Explained
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Download the DraftKings app and sign up with code THETAKE. New players can get $100 instantly in casino credits with just a $1 wager. From The Bold Type's Jane to SATC's Carrie to Desperate Housewives' Susan to OITNB's Piper to HIMYM's Ted to... *so many* others, main characters are the ones that pull us into a show or movie, the eyes through which…
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The Open Championship recap. Xander wins and we revel about how fun watching The Open is, how great the championship is, and how much this event means to the players. From Xander to Tiger, Justin Rose, Billy Horschel, Dan Brown, Shane Lowry, Bryson, Rory, Rahm, and beyond, we discuss the performances, the key moments, and the entire week of 2024’s …
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78. Share the Gospel Over Gossip: Transforming Our Conversations
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Do we gossip more than we share the gospel? Join me on a reflective journey as we confront the stark reality of our words. Are we known for uplifting others, or do our conversations often tear down those around us? This episode encourages deep self-examination, challenging us to consider whether our words align with the fruits of the Spirit—love, j…
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The Struggle of Being the New Friend, Explained | Friends, HIMYM, & Beyond
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Friends' Phoebe Buffay and How I Met Your Mother's Robin Scherbatsky both encounter a particularly difficult quirk of friendship dynamics: being the New Friend in the group. Being the newest friend working your way into an already existing friend group can be difficult, and leave you feeling like no matter how well you’ve integrated into the group,…
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Hear all about our European follies in this action-packed new VIP Lounge—from Olivia Rodrigo live in Barcelona to a furious run-in with Andorran border patrol, masc lesbian PJ sets, grizzly sex, and so much more. Subscribe at patreon.com/cbcthepod Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/cbcthepod See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio…
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Who will cement 2024 as their year? Scottie? Rory? Bryson? Xander? Tiger? Collin? Another? Troon will be windy, rainy, and present many opportunities for disaster. Rory changed his phone number; London is cool; a UK Barstool Classic may be in the future; Jonesy is getting married; Tiger looks good. Plus questions From The Gallery, Closest To The Pi…
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What Curly Hair Represents In Movies & TV (& How It's Changing) | Trope Explained
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Curly hair, like hair colors, is often used to represent something specific about a character on screen. Sometimes curly hair is a positive signifier – like of an untamable strength within a character – but for a long time curly hair was used as an indication that something about a character needed to be changed and, well, straightened out. In rece…
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The Final Major Comes Amid Crazy Times
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Open Championship week is upon us, and it comes after yet another crazy weekend in America. Donald Trump was shot but survived an assassination attempt; Copa America nearly tore down Miami; Robert MacIntyre heroically won the Scottish Open after an incredible rules break; The Barstool Classic had a viral handicap controversy; Rory, Scottie, Bryson,…
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