Totally Normal About That

Hi friends! This week we had a totally normal conversation about the movie Twilight! We talked about what a phenomenon this movie was and how it shaped our love of vampires and genre media. We discussed the things we love about this story and the things we are particularly disappointed about with the adaptation into a movie. We gushed over the soundtrack and lamented over the color correction, and...

Hi friends! This week we have both the Supernatural 20-year anniversary AND the anniversary of Castiel's first appearance on the show! In light of all this, we figured what better way to celebrate than by discussing the legacy of Castiel and his character's impact on the show. We talked about his introduction to the show and why he was brought in as a character, along with the different storylines...

Hi friends! This week we had a totally normal conversation about the MCU original series Agatha All Along! We talked about our relationships with the MCU and our feelings about minority representation in this universe (aka, we need so much more of it!) as well as what this show did for representation in that universe. We also talked about the choice made in this show to draw a connection between q...

Hi friends! In this episode we had a totally normal conversation about the movie KPop Demon Hunters! We discussed the queer allegory within Rumi's story, as well as our feelings about the different themes with shame, self-acceptance, vulnerability, and healthy or unhealthy connections to people. We also talked about the Korean mythology and lore woven into the story and the way the KPop elements b...

Hi friends! This week we had a totally normal conversation about Pushing Daisies with our return guest, Sophie! In this episode we talked about the show's fairytale aesthetic, the complexities of the relationship between Ned and Chuck, the things we wish we'd gotten in further seasons and how cutting the show short left us with so many loose ends, and the way kink is so carefully woven into the wo...

Hi Friends! This week we had a totally normal conversation about Julie and the Phantoms! We discussed how this show helped us process grief and the way the show handles the themes of loss and legacy. If you have totally normal feelings about this show, please come yell with us! You can reach us on Bluesky , Tumblr , or email us at totallynormalaboutthat@gmail.com.

Hi friends! For this special episode, we played a game of "Most Likely To" where we read different prompts and chose which character we felt best fit that prompt! We also shared a few of our own headcanons at the end! If you have your own hot takes, we want to hear them! Feel free to reach us on Bluesky or Tumblr , or email us at totallynormalaboutthat@gmail.com

Hi Friends! This week we had quite a conversation about the crew of the Odyssey! We got very passionate during our discussion of this totally normal show. We talked about the relationships between Max, Avery and Tristan. We also talked about the other crew members, the way the crew serves the guests on the cruise, what a cruise doctor typically makes, the abomination that is the hot tub charcuteri...

Hi friends! This week we had a totally normal conversation about the show Doctor Odyssey! Specifically, we chatted about the passengers on board the different cruises and our feelings about the way the show depicted them and the ways they were treated. We talked about some of our favorite themes, like Gay week and Sophisticated Ladies week, and some of our least favorite themes, such as Wellness w...

Hi Friends! We officially made it! This week we took some time out to chat about the past year and how far we've come! We talked about the ways doing this podcast has affected us, and our plans for moving forward. To round out our special chats for Pride month, we also took the opportunity to have a very special guest join us to talk about his personal Pride experiences! Our incredible friend Jame...

Hi friends! This week we had a totally normal conversation about the 2020 documentary Disclosure . We had some really great discussions about trans representation in tv and film over the last century, and the way trans stories have historically been presented. We discussed the different stereotypes commonly presented about trans people in media, and the way intersectionality plays a huge role in t...

Hi Friends! This week we had a conversation that was a bit different than our usual chats. In honor of Pride, we decided to watch and discuss The Death and Life of Marsha P Johnson and have a critical conversation about queer history and the roots of the Pride movement. We feel that we cannot truly understand the importance of Pride without understanding the people in the early days of the movemen...

Hi Friends! This week we had a totally normal conversation about the 2005 movie version of Kinky Boots! We talked about the way the true story was loosely adapted into this movie and the changes that were made to the story. We discussed the way the story of Lola was centered to humanize trans people, the presentation of trans experiences and bigotry, and the way language was used in the movie to d...

Hi Friends! This week we had a totally normal conversation about the second installment of the Knives Out franchise, The Glass Onion! We talked a bit about some of the pretty obvious real-world comparisons and the way in which the movie villainizes & then punishes billionaires. We also talked about the different characters in this movie & their motivations, and the ways in which they justi...

Hi Friends! This week we were joined by Nell's sister Sophie for a totally normal conversation about the movie Knives Out! We had an amazing time discussing the different twists and turns of this mystery and what makes it such an amazing story! We talk about the bigotry in the movie and how the way different storytelling elements really unravel the character's personalities along with the events o...

Hi Friends! This week we had a totally normal conversation about the novel titled The Tea Rose by Jennifer Donnelly. This book is a hidden gem, and if you enjoy historical fiction, it absolutely deserves a place on your list! We discussed how this story has a little something for everyone, whether that's a coming-of-age story, a romance, or a murder mystery! It also addresses class struggles, immi...

Hi Friends! This week we are back with more discussion about Sense8, and this time we're moving on to Season 2! We were joined again by our amazing friend Lyra, who is as totally normal as we are about this show! We talked about the individual character arcs through the season, as well as the way the characters worked together to help one another grow and eventually overcome Whispers and set BPO b...

Hi Friends! This week we played Fuck-Marry-Kill: Fandom Edition! We had different combinations of pieces of media we've covered, characters, creatures, and fic tropes that we had a great time playing with! Some decisions were easy, others were emotionally brutal, but in the end, we had a fantastic time and excited to do it again! If you have strong feelings about the combinations we discussed in t...

Hi Friends! This week we were joined by our amazing friend Lyra for a discussion about the first season of Sense8! We had an awesome conversation about the concept of psychic connections and share abilities in different media over the years. We talked about the various relationships among the sensates in the show and the way they share things both mentally and physically. We dug into some of the d...

Hi Friends! This week we had a totally normal conversation about Pitch Perfect! We discussed our experiences with a capella and other musical activities, got into the stereotypes throughout the movie, and laughed waaaaaayyyyyy too hard about all the silly things in this movie that are actually sort of terrible when you think about them just a little too long. If you love this movie (or hate it), c...

Hi Friends! This week we continued our totally normal conversation about The Flight Attendant! We discussed complex relationships, whether platonic, romantic, or sexual, the importance of communication and honesty, and how red flags don't automatically mean serial killer, except when they do! If you enjoy this show as much as we do, let us know! You can reach us on Bluesky or Tumblr , or by email...

Hi Friends! This week we had a totally normal conversation about The Flight Attendant! We discussed some serious topics, including generational trauma, alcoholism, and various mental health conditions including PTSD and OCD. We had a great time discussing this show, but we also got a little bit heavy this week, so please be aware of that going in! We also realized we had so much more to talk about...

Hi Friends! This week we had a totally normal conversation about Deadloch! We discussed toxic men (and women), murder as a form of allyship, gender norms and nonconformity, and so much more! We laughed, we bickered, and most importantly, everyone made it out alive. At least as far as we know! If you enjoy Deadloch even a fraction as much as we do, or if you have strong opinions about mansplaining,...

Hi Friends! This week we continued our totally normal conversation about Bones! We might have been a little bit loopier than normal due to the recent time change, but we still had a great time talking about the different characters and relationships in this show! We discussed Angela's love life, people dating the interns, the will they/won't they dynamics in the show and how well they were execute...

Hi Friends! This week we began our totally normal conversation about the tv show Bones! We discussed how museums tell the stories of marginalized people, the overlap between queerness and neurodivergence, the context of this show and how it affects the way certain people's stories are presented, and much more! We also discussed how our own differing backgrounds with Anthropology and Psychology col...