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Totally Normal About That

A podcast where Lucia and Nell take getting hype about queer media to a whole new level - a totally normal one.Come get hype with us on Twitter @TotallyNormalAT or by emailing us at totallynormalaboutthat@gmail.com

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76:56

Easy A!

Totally Normal About That ·

2025/02/26

Hey Friends!This week we had a totally normal conversation about the movie Easy A! We discussed our feelings about the way women are punished for their sexual behavior (real or otherwise), how queer people experience bullying and the choice to perform heterosexuality to be safe (aka, how to be closeted 101), the legal and ethical issues with sleeping with a student (and also giving said student an STI), and the emotional manipulation and bullying Olive experiences, among other things.Overall we

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69:03

Naomi & Ely's No Kiss List!

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2025/02/19

Hi Friends! This week we had a totally normal conversation about Naomi & Ely's No Kiss List! We talked about the importance of communication and boundaries, discussed manipulation and codependency, and even hashed out the complicated overlap between platonic, romantic, and sexual feelings and relationships!Overall this movie was super cute and we had a great time watching it! If you enjoy this movie or have strong feelings you want to share, come tell us! You can tag or message us on Bluesky or

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99:49

Valentine's Day!

Totally Normal About That ·

2025/02/12

Hi Friends!This week we had a totally normal conversation about the 2010 movie Valentine's Day! We discussed the pros and cons of the style of this movie and the stellar cast and what they brought to the story (like Larry Millers' humor and Taylor Swift's acting struggles). We also talked about the queer representation in the movie and the way the time in which it was written affects how (un)seriously certain elements were treated.If you have strong feelings about this movie, or any other thoughts

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120:48

Brokeback Mountain!

Totally Normal About That ·

2025/02/05

Hello Friends!This week we had a totally normal conversation about the movie Brokeback Mountain!We discussed issues like the violence of being forcibly closeted, the systemic misogyny women faced in the 60's and 70's, and the psychology of rural American men who sleep with other men.If you would like to read some of the articles or studies referenced in our discussion, you can find them

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88:56

Wedding Crashers with Drew!

Totally Normal About That ·

2025/01/29

Hi Friends!This week we were joined by our amazing friend Drew for a special, All Hate, No Love discussion about Wedding Crashers! We had a delightful time screaming about this movie and all of the things we hate about it, including the glaring misogyny, casual treatment of rape, the gross stereotyping of queer men, and it’s worship of toxic masculinity. Oh, and did we mention the weird racial stereotyping?In spite of all of our complaints (and there were many) we still managed to have a great time

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69:48

Frozen!

Totally Normal About That ·

2025/01/22

Hi Friends!This week we had a totally normal conversation about Disney's Frozen and Frozen 2! We had a blast talking about the queer coding of this movie and the way it plays as an allegory for queerness, as well as the complex relationship between Elsa and Anna, and also the princesses and their parents. We discussed Kristoff's vibes, how much we love Olaf and Sven, our feelings about the music, and also the themes around colonization. If you love these movies even a fraction as much as we do, come

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75:30

Stardust!

Totally Normal About That ·

2025/01/15

Hello Friends!This week we had a totally normal conversation about the movie Stardust! We yelled about princes, witches, gay pirates, ghosts, stars, gay pirates, unicorns, magic, and did we mention gay pirates? This movie is a wild ride and we had an absolute blast discussing it!If you love this movie or have strong feelings about it or anything we discussed this week, let us know! You can tag us on Twitter or Bluesky at @TotallyNormalAT or email us at totallynormalaboutthat@gmail.com

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115:43

Heartstopper - Season 3!

Totally Normal About That ·

2025/01/08

Hi Friends!We are so excited for another season of Heartstopper! This week we had a totally normal conversation about our feelings on the third season. We discussed the continuing arcs for each of the characters, the growth for characters over the seasons, the ever-growing depth of the show, and what we wish we could get more of!If you have thoughts and feelings you'd like to share with us about this show, we want to hear them! You can tag us on Twitter or Bluesky at @TotallyNormalAT or email us at

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103:59

Merlin Part 2!

Totally Normal About That ·

2025/01/01

Hi Friends! Happy New Year!!This week we decided to kick off the new year with the second part of our totally normal discussion about Merlin! We had a hilarious conversation this week about kings, knights, physicians, dragons, and so much more! We discussed age old questions like “what is a knight’s job?”, “what does Camelot look like on a map?”, “is Uther a good king, and why is the answer no?”, and so many more!If you have strong feelings about Merlin or anything we’ve discussed in this episode,

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107:56

Merlin!

Totally Normal About That ·

2024/12/25

Hi Friends! Happy Holidays! As a special present for our listeners, we are covering one of our favorite shows, Merlin! That's right! What over way to spend our Merlin Finale Anniversary than by discussing this show in a totally normal fashion?We discussed our feelings about Merlin, Arthur, Gwen, and Morgana, as well as their relationships to one another. We also discussed the style and theatricality of the show, and the chemistry between the characters. If you have strong feelings about Merlin, let

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60:21

Single All The Way!

Totally Normal About That ·

2024/12/18

Hi Friends!This week we had a totally normal conversation about the Christmas movie, Single All the Way! We had an absolute blast watching this movie and discussing all of the fun tropes used, the amazing cast, and the frankly delightful singing and dancing! This one was all love, no hate! If you also love this movie, or have suggestions for other fun, breezy rom-coms you think we definitely shouldn't miss, let us know! You can hit us up on Twitter or Bluesky at @TotallyNormalAT, or email us at

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85:51

The Happiest Season!

Totally Normal About That ·

2024/12/11

Hey friends!It's that time of year!! The holidays are officially upon us, and what better way to kick them off than with Christmas cheer? Or, in some cases, Christmas tears! That's right y'all! We literally laughed, cried, and had a totally normal conversation about this movie! This week we discussed the experience of being closeted and coming out, the importance of honesty and being on the same page with your partner, the struggle to live up to family expectations, and the miracle of second

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104:04

Rent!

Totally Normal About That ·

2024/12/04

Hi Friends!December 1st is World AIDS Day, so in honor of all the people we have lost to HIV/AIDs, we decided this week we would talk about the movie Rent! We discussed the way this movie represented the AIDs crisis in the late 80s and early 90s, as well as it's depictions of queerness in general. We talked about the portrayal of loss and grief, as well as the choice to end this movie on a hopeful message. We also discussed the way the historical context made the movie even more emotionally

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117:47

Clueless with Lauren & Rachel!

Totally Normal About That ·

2024/11/27

Hi friends!This week we were joined by two amazing fandom friends, Lauren and Rachel from Sort of Brilliant Podcast! We had a totally normal conversation about one of our all-time favorite movies, Clueless! We got to talk about things like Cher & Josh's relationship, the awesome queer rep in Christian, our love for Dionne and Murray's antics, and our obsession with Cher's outfits! We also got to confirm our Hogwarts Houses according to the SOB Pod ladies (Joanne who?) and discuss the different

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106:28

Mean Girls

Totally Normal About That ·

2024/11/20

Get in friends, we're going podcasting!This week we had a conversation about one of the most iconic movies of the early 2000's - Mean Girls! We talked about things we love about this movie, like the incredible cast, the unforgettable lines, and the layered humor, as well as things we don't really like about the movie, like the casual ableism and misogyny, and the way queerness and queer people are treated. If you have big feelings about this movie, we want to hear them! You can find us on BlueSky or

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90:51

Legally Blonde

Totally Normal About That ·

2024/11/13

Hey friends!! This week we had a conversation about Legally Blonde! We talked about things we love, like Elle's amazing outfits, her resilience in the face of bullying, and the ways in which femininity can still be feminist! We also talked about things we hate, like casual misogyny, sexual harassment, homophobic stereotypes, pink washing, and more! Last but not least, we talked about things we love to hate, like the treatment of David Kidney in the iconic scene where Elle helps him secure a date! If

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91:01

Sweet Home Alabama

Totally Normal About That ·

2024/11/06

Hi Friends!This week we had a totally normal conversation about the 2002 movie, Sweet Home Alabama! We discussed the representation in this movie and the use of some of our favorite (and least favorite) rom-com tropes.Please be warned we also had very serious conversations about the casual racism, homophobia, and misogyny in this movie, including an in-depth discussion about Melanie outing Bobby Ray. If now is not a good time for you to listen to that kind of discussion, feel free to take a pause

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79:00

Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl

Totally Normal About That ·

2024/10/30

Hey friends!This week we talked about one of the quintessential movies from the early 2000's - the original Pirates of the Caribbean! We had a fun chat about bisexual awakenings, both for viewers and one beloved Will Turner! We also talked about the complex feelings and relationships 009between Elizabeth Swan, Will Turner, and Jack Sparrow, about the theatricality of Jack Sparrow, and about the other queer pairings in this film.If you also love this movie, hit us up! We would love to hear your

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80:39

Venom I & II

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2024/10/23

Hey Friends!This week, in anticipation of the new Venom movie release, we had a totally normal conversation about Venom and Venom: Let There Be Carnage! We talked about the background of this franchise and all sorts of fun connections and parallels to other movies and shows we love! We also discussed the way the movie deals with things like polyamory, toxic masculinity and relationships, the significance of communication, and so much more!! Mostly, we just yelled about how queer these movies are and

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88:35

Dead Boy Detectives!

Totally Normal About That ·

2024/10/16

Hi Friends!This week we had a totally normal conversation about the tv show Dead Boy Detectives! We struggled to accurately remember the origins of Steve Yockey's ghost, gushed over all our favorite characters and pairings, and mourned all the lost potential in a show that was cancelled far too soon! We also had some really thoughtful conversations about some central themes in the show, like bullying and abuse. For those who are not familiar (or who just need a laugh), here is the link to the

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