KPop Demon Hunters!
Pushing Daisies! (with Sophie)
Julie and the Phantoms!
Hot Takes & Headcanons!
Doctor Odyssey: The Crew!
Doctor Odyssey: The Passengers!
Happy Anniversary!!
Disclosure!
The Death and Life of Marsha P Johnson!
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 blended with that to give us a beautiful and dynamic depiction of very classic story elements in a modern setting. We even talked about the presentation of fans and fandom in this movie and the way it celebrates fans and associates them with moral good. Overall, we had a great time watching this movie and a blast talking about it, and we're really excited to hear your opinions on it as well! If you'd like to discuss them with us, you can reach us on Bluesky, Tumblr, or email us at totallynormalaboutthat@gmail.com.
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 world of the show. 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! 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 charcuterie board, and SO much more! If you have totally normal feelings about this show, please come yell with us! You can find us on Bluesky or Tumblr, or you can email us at totallynormalaboutthat@gmail.com. Thanks!
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 week and Plastic Surgery week. We also talked about the representation of Autism and other mental health disorders on this show, as well as the acceptance, or lack thereof, demonstrated towards the various passengers from the crew members, and the way their relationships with passengers affected the care they received. We can't wait to dive in even deeper in our discussion about the crew in our next episode! In the meantime, if you have any strong opinions or feelings about this show, we'd love to hear them! You can reach us on Bluesky, Tumblr, or email us at totallynormalaboutthat@gmail.com. Thanks!
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 James chatted with us about his life as a trans man and how he celebrates during Pride. He also talked to us about his fandom experiences and the way it is affected by his transition. We also discussed the story he wrote about Cas as a trans man, which we've linked here Finally, we announced our new project coming in July! Please stick around to the end of the episode to hear the trailer for our new podcast, Raise No Cry of Murder! And if you have thoughts and feelings you'd like to share with us about Pride, queer experiences, or anything else we discussed in this episode, you can reach us on Bluesky or Tumblr, or by email at totallynormalaboutthat@gmail.com. Thanks!
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 trans representation. We also talked about the importance of seeing trans people in media and how it affects the way people, particularly Americans, understand trans people and trans experiences. If you have anything you’d like to add to this discussion, let us know! You can reach us on Bluesky or Tumblr, or by email at totallynormalaboutthat@gmail.com. Thanks!
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 movement and the sacrifices they made. Please be aware that we cover a lot of serious topics in this episode, the foremost of which is transphobia and violence against gay and trans people. We also talk seriously about intersectionality, marginalization, police violence, mental health, homelessness, and the way we litigate queerness in modern day. We touch on the way the documentary treats Marsha and the people who knew her, and the importance of keeping record of queer history. Here is the Forbes article referenced in our conversation If you have anything you'd like to discuss with us about this episode, please reach out to us! You can reach us on Bluesky or Tumblr, or by email at totallynormalaboutthat@gmail.com.
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 discuss trans issues. If you have strong feelings about this movie, let us know! You can reach us on Bluesky or Tumblr, or by email at totallynormalaboutthat@gmail.com. Thanks!