Totally Normal About That

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 ar...

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 lov...

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...

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 o...

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 sign...

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 bull...

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 ab...

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 Bluesky or Tumblr , or by ema...

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...

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 Bluesky or Tumblr , or by email at totallynormalaboutthat@gmail.com

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 loyalt...

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 W...

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 fee...

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...

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...

Hi Friends! This week we had a totally normal conversation about seasons 3 & 4 of the BBC's Sherlock! We discussed the introduction of Mary, Sherlock's emotional growth, our feelings about the finale, and fandom conspiracies. If you also have totally normal feelings about this show or the things we discussed, please let us know! You can reach us on Bluesky or Tumblr , or by email at totallynor...

Hey friends! This week we had a totally normal conversation about the first two seasons of the BBC's Sherlock! We discussed Watsonian vs Doylian approaches to media interpretation, non-traditional relationships, found family, the homoeroticism of Moriarty, and more! Mostly we just squealed over how insanely queer this show really is! If you also have totally normal feelings about this show or the...

Hi Friends! This week we continued our conversation about Our Flag Means Death! We were totally normal about meta humor and plot anachronisms, found family, self-love, and the importance of being yourself. And we might have gotten a little silly about everyone's love for violence! If you have thoughts to share, we'd love to hear 'em! Feel free to tag us on Bluesky or Tumblr , or email us at totall...

Hi Friends! This week we are joined by our amazing friend Katie (aka DustyLCanon) for a chat about Our Flag Means Death! We had a totally normal discussion about all the things we love and hate about the show, including character growth & self-actualization, poly relationships, elder queer representation and more! We also delved into some of the heavier topics of the show, including mental hea...

Hey there friends! This week we had a totally normal discussion about the show Heartstopper! We had a blast talking about identity realization & coming out, ace representation, bullying, & mental health. We also continue our ongoing conversations about found family, queer community, and queer mentorship. If any of these things leave you feeling totally normal, we'd love for you to share yo...

Hey friends! This week we had a totally normal chat about the movie adaptation of Red, White, and Royal Blue. Listen along as we discuss some queer media milestones, rom-com tropes, sex and intimacy, and the right to privacy. Please note we also have conversations that veer into explicit territory this week. If you feel totally normal about the things we said or have additional thoughts about this...

Hey friends! This week we had a totally normal chat about Casey McQuiston's bestseller, Red, White, and Royal Blue . Listen along as we discuss found family, societal and cultural expectations, power structures, and the bisexual experience. And if you feel totally normal about the things we said, please let us know! You can tag us on Bluesky or Tumblr , or by email at totallynormalaboutthat@gmail....

Welcome to Totally Normal About That! This week, we’re introducing ourselves and talking a little bit more (or maybe a lot more, we love to ramble) about what we’ll be doing on the podcast. We get totally normal about the history of queer media (spoiler alert: it’s been around for a really long time!) and share our perspectives on language and how we will be using terminology. Do you have somethin...

Coming soon, a new podcast where Lucia and Nell take getting hype about queer media to a new level–a totally normal one. Come get hype with us online at Tumblr or Bluesky or by emailing us at totallynormalaboutthat@gmail.com