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Normal Gossip

Normal Gossip
Gossip
Family Dynamics
Friendship
Normal Gossip
Comedy
Defector Media
Reality Television
Dating
Survivor 41
You Didn't Hear This From Me
Desert Town
The Mysterious Steve
Karaoke
Celebrity Memoirs
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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... more

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Latest 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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Recent Guests

Kelsey McKinney
Co-creator and former host of Normal Gossip; co-owner at Defector
Defector Media
Episode: A Succulent Crime with Kelsey McKinney
Hunter Harris
Co-host of Higher Ground's Pop Culture podcast Let Me Say This
Higher Ground / Let Me Say This
Episode: Temu Renaissance with Hunter Harris and Peyton Dix
Peyton Dix
Actress and co-host
Theater / Higher Ground project
Episode: Temu Renaissance with Hunter Harris and Peyton Dix
Lauren Chan
Model, writer, actor and entrepreneur advancing inclusivity in fashion and media
Henning/Universal Standard, Sports Illustrated Swimsuit
Episode: Amorphous Blob of Boy with Lauren Chan
George Civeris
Comedian, writer and co-host of the Stradio Lab podcast
Stradio Lab / Just For Laughs / Comedy Central
Episode: Glorified Trailers and She-E-O's with George Civeris
Zakiya Gibbons
Host, story editor, podcast producer, writer, and voice actor
Normal Gossip
Episode: Who's Next in the Rolodex? with Zakiya Gibbons
Danielle Hewitt
Producer of Vox's Daily News podcast and radio show Today Explained; has produced for Slate, Wired, Audible, The New Yorker and Vanity Fair
Vox / The New Yorker
Episode: Axe Clout and Blade Lore with Danielle Hewitt and Alex Barasch
Alex Barasch
Culture editor at The New Yorker; writes about film, television and the entertainment industry
The New Yorker
Episode: Axe Clout and Blade Lore with Danielle Hewitt and Alex Barasch
Nadira Goffe
Staff writer of Culture at Slate
Slate
Episode: Last Rites and Kia Boys with Nadira Goffe

Host

Rachelle Hampton
Host of Normal Gossip, Defector Media

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 23.9k ratings
  • So fun!

    Loved it with Kelsey, and loving it with Rachelle! The story selections are so fun and I love Rachelle’s takes and reactions. This is so funny and always makes my day better!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Moominsforever
    United Statesa month ago
  • Mostly hit, some misses

    Overall an engaging pod with good moments and sometimes-annoying moments. Rachel’s storytelling format is fantastic, and it shines in season 10. But, some of the guests get carried away in being crass and judgmental towards the subjects of the gossip stories, especially if they are young adults with less life experience. I get that being a bit of a diva is the name of the game, but sometimes I feel the whole bit goes a littleeee too far.

    The episodes in the previous season(s) that feature liste... more

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    emsolstice
    Canadaa month ago
  • Not good

    It’s so fake now. Bad creative writing for the self-absorbed.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    23 trolley
    United Statesa month ago
  • Gross

    Trying to enjoy a podcast with my breakfast. Do you really need to give in depth discussion to fetish cabbage patch practices? No thank you

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    ajal9988
    United Statesa month ago
  • Been here day 1

    This show used to be fun and unique. It was my favorite! However, lately the stories have not been interesting at all. The latest season has been such a let down, it has confirmed that I need to unsubscribe. Such a bummer!!

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    MeEvans13
    United Statesa month ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Some listeners miss the former host's dynamic energy.
Audio quality and guest chemistry are frequent judging points.
Guests bring sharp, insightful perspectives and humor.
Ethical, funny exploration of gossip culture is a strong draw.
Listeners appreciate the candid, behind-the-scenes storytelling.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#53
United States/Comedy
Apple Podcasts
#93
Canada/Comedy
Apple Podcasts
#186
United Kingdom/Comedy
Apple Podcasts
#130
Italy/Comedy
Apple Podcasts
#156
France/Comedy
Apple Podcasts
#171
Australia/Comedy

Talking Points

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Amorphous Blob of Boy with Lauren Chan
Q: What was the most shocking or memorable part of the housing story Athena tells?
The moment the seven-bedroom house reveals eight roommates with a tight, tense dynamic, including Coco's elusive presence and the fridge full of non-edible items as a symbol of the chaos.
Last Rites and Kia Boys with Nadira Goffe
Q: How do you feel about driving?
The host and Nadira discuss driving anxiety, personal experiences with driving, and how it shapes their perspective on risk and safety, highlighting the tension between independence and fear.
A United Nations of Red Flags with Sam Sanders
Q: Do you feel like your relationship to gossip has changed at all since 2022?
Yes, I have been having a lot of moments gossiping about the dead since my mother's passing.
Bonus Episode: Life as a New York Times Bestselling Author with Kelsey McKinney
Q: Do you feel like your relationship to gossip has changed through being asked so much about what your relationship to gossip is?
I think I've gotten better at answering it for sure. It feels very intimate, not in the like intimacy of a lifelong friend.
Bonus Episode: Life as a New York Times Bestselling Author with Kelsey McKinney
Q: Kelsey, are there things you've learned about yourself through gossip?
Definitely not. No way. I don't offer myself like any ounce of grace that exists in the world.

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Juicy, humorous, and sharply observed stories about ordinary people and their extraordinary social dynamics are the core. Across episodes, conversations orbit reader-submitted gossip, with guests from media, fashion, theater, and beyond offering context, critique, and vivid narration. Expect playful banter, meta-commentary on gossip culture, and a keen eye for power dynamics, friendship, and modern relationships. A standout element is the blend of storytelling with insider perspectives from guests who bring professional media experience, fashion insight, or comedy chops, creating a distinctive, treat-your-coffee-and-laugh vibe for listeners who love how real-life tales unfold with wit and humanity.

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1. Kelsey McKinney
2. Hunter Harris
3. Peyton Dix
4. Lauren Chan
5. George Civeris
6. Zakiya Gibbons
7. Danielle Hewitt
8. Alex Barasch

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