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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 today’s episode. Subscribe to our newsletter for writing from Rachelle, Se'era, Jae, Alex, and Kelsey, plus blog recommendations and secrets! You can support Normal Gossip directly by buying merch or becoming a Friend or a Friend-of-Friend at supportnormalgossip.com . You can also find all kinds of info about us and how to submit gossip on our Komi page:…
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Normal Gossip
Normal Gossip · Comedy · English
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
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S10 · E5 · 5 Aug 2026 · 52 min
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S10 · E4 · 29 Jul 2026 · 59 min
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S10 · E3 · 22 Jul 2026 · 46 min
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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 made Rachelle scream twice. Subscribe to our newsletter for writing from Rachelle, Se'era, Jae, Alex, and Kelsey, plus blog recommendations and secrets! You can support Normal Gossip directly by buying merch or becoming a Friend or a Friend-of-Friend at supportnormalgossip.com . You can also find all kinds of info about us and how to submit gossip on our Komi page:…
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S9 · E11 · 28 Jan 2026 · 1 hr 5 min
A Different Kind of Finale ft Se’era Spragley Ricks
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