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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

tv & film sexuality

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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

Totally Normal About That ·

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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85:57

Gotham Knights!

Totally Normal About That ·

2024/10/09

Hey Friends!This week we had a totally normal conversation about Gotham Knights! We discussed the complex nature of class & crime in Gotham, the amazing queer representation in characters like Cullen, Harper, & Stephanie, our favorite ships & dynamics from the show, and the balance of delivering what we wanted & subverting expectations they achieved!If you have strong feelings about this show or anything we discussed, we want to hear them! Feel free to tag or dm us on Twitter at

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99:05

The Winchesters!

Totally Normal About That ·

2024/10/02

Hi Friends!This week we had a totally normal conversation about our favorite Supernatural "prequel", The Winchesters! We talked about our experiences as fans when the show was announced, the push for diversity and representation, our love for Robbie Thompson, and more!If you feel totally normal about The Winchesters, feel free to reach out to us! You can reach us on Twitter at @TotallyNormalAT or email us at totallynormalaboutthat@gmail.com.Thanks!

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98:05

Supernatural with Mary & Jeremy!

Totally Normal About That ·

2024/09/25

Hi friends!This week we are wrapping up our discussions about Supernatural (for now) with a special episode featuring two of our favorite podcasters & fandom friends, Mary & Jeremy!This week we had an incredible conversation about many of the things that make us feel totally normal about Supernatural AND its fandom. Mary & Jeremy shared how they got into the show & some of their experiences with fandom. We also talked about the impact of the show as a queer story, the importance of

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14:20

First Reactions to Heartstopper S3 Trailer

Totally Normal About That ·

2024/09/19

Hey Friends!! Who else was so excited to see the new trailer drop for Heartstopper Season 3? We know we were, which is why we decided to do a mini-episode discussing our feelings about it! We would love to hear snout your reactions too! Feel free to share them with us on Twitter at @TotallyNormalAT or by email at totallynormalaboutthat@gmail.com

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104:37

Destiel!

Totally Normal About That ·

2024/09/18

Hi Friends!This week we had a totally normal conversation about one of our all-time favorite tv relationships, Dean Winchester and Castiel from Supernatural! Not gonna' lie, we spent a lot of this episode just gushing about the insanity that is these two and their abject devotion to one another, but we did manage to make a few fairly coherent points about the relationship between trust and loyalty, the ways these two changed one another, and even discussed some of the really amazing ways the show

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126:20

Totally Normal About Supernatural - Found Family...

Totally Normal About That ·

2024/09/11

Hi Friends! This week we continued our discussions of Supernatural with a special episode dedicated to found family within the show! In addition to discussing Sam & Dean, we also discussed many other beloved characters, including (but not limited to) Bobby, Jody, Charlie, Garth, Donna, Claire, and of course, Castiel! We discussed the different relationships these characters had both with the Winchesters and each other. We talked about how the show treated different aspects of found family and

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80:15

Totally Normal About Supernatural

Totally Normal About That ·

2024/09/04

Hey friends!This week we had our first of many conversations about Supernatural! We knew it was impossible to cover everything in just one episode (and who would want to?), so we're going to be doing a whole MONTH of episodes, starting with a general overview of our feelings on the show, what brought us to Supernatural, and some of our feelings about existing in this fandom space!If you have feelings about what we discussed, feel free to share them with us by tagging us on Twitter at

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135:01

Totally Normal About Buddie! (with Bex)

Totally Normal About That ·

2024/08/28

Hi Friends! This week we were joined by our amazing friend Bex for a chat about one of our favorite pairings from the tv show 9-1-1, Buddie! We had a totally normal discussion about all the things we love and hate about Buck/Eddie, including discussions about character development, self-acceptance, the romantic nature of the portmanteau, Buck baby-trapping Eddie, the joys of co-parenting, pandemic sleeping arrangements, the parallels with het couples, and more!Bex also treated us to an amazing

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115:00

Totally Normal About 9-1-1

Totally Normal About That ·

2024/08/21

Hi Friends! This week we had a totally normal conversation about the amazing queer first responders in our beloved show, 9-1-1! We talked about coming out, blended families, the importance of communication, and the importance of being true to who you are. Most of all, we yelled about how much we love these characters and how we can't wait for more of them! If you also have totally normal feelings about this show or the things we discussed, please let us know! You can reach us on Twitter at

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