Podcast
Totally Normal About That
Hosted by Lucia & Nell · EN
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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Queerness in History
3d ago01:49:04Tap to summarizeHi friends! This week we continued our Pride Month specials by having a totally normal conversation about queerness in history. We discussed pederasty in Ancient Greece, Anne of Green Gables, and the origin of certain tropes. We also talked about lesbian flash mobs in Australia. Got things to say about this episode? Got other queer historical figures we should have talked about? Come talk to us on Bluesky or Tumblr!
Transcribe →Queerness and Celebrity Culture
1w ago01:43:49Tap to summarizeHi friends! This week our Totally Normal conversation turned to the real world. We talked about the way queer celebrities are often forced to hide their identities and the dangers of being outed as a celebrity. We also discussed parasocial relationships and how the demand for authenticity in media has led to a dangerous trend of forcing celebrities to explain their sexuality before they're ready. Have any thoughts about this topic? You can find us on Bluesky and Tumblr!
Transcribe →Bury Your Gays
2w ago01:16:22Tap to summarizeHi friends! This week we continue our Pride month special episodes with a conversation about the Bury Your Gays trope. We talk about queer characters and queer-coded characters being portrayed as villains, the violence surrounding queer characters, and the way the Hays Code contributed to the trope. If you have thoughts on this trope, we would love to hear them! You can find us on Bluesky and Tumblr.
Transcribe →Queerbait, Queercode, Pinkwash
3w ago01:18:21Tap to summarizeHi friends! In this episode we celebrate the start of Pride Month by talking about queerbaiting, queercoding, and pinkwashing. We talk about the history of queerbaiting and queercoding, including the Hays Code. We also discuss the dilution of language and how it impacts people. Feeling Totally Normal about something we discussed? Hit us up on Bluesky or Tumblr!
Transcribe →Good Omens
May 2702:10:40Tap to summarizeHi friends! This week we were feeling Totally Normal about Good Omens! We had special guest Veronica join us to talk about all three seasons. We talked about our frustrations with the finale, the whimsy of the first season, and the narrator. We also discussed bad wigs and Crowley's tight pants. If you feel Totally Normal about this show, come yell at us on Bluesky or Tumblr!
Transcribe →Burlesque
May 1301:18:03Tap to summarizeHi friends! This week we felt Totally Normal about the movie Burlesque (2010)! We talked about how Jack and Ali's relationship is one of the least interesting ones in the movie, the history of the burlesque genre of performance, and Tess's relationships with the other characters. If you feel Totally Normal about this movie, come yell at us about it on Tumblr or Bluesky!
Transcribe →Plot a Gay Movie!
Apr 2901:06:46Tap to summarizeHi friends! This week we've got something special for you! We came up with the plot of a queer movie based on what we want to see in a movie! We talked about casting, shrimp cocktail incidents, and travel gays. What would you want to see in a queer movie? Let us know!
Transcribe →Barbie Part Two
Apr 1501:11:04Tap to summarizeHi friends!This week we finished up our totally normal conversation about the movie Barbie!We talked about how Mattel has been responsive to feedback over the years, the music choices in the movie, and the way the patriarchy places expectations upon men and women.If you have totally normal feelings about this movie, please come yell with us! You can reach us on Bluesky, Tumblr, or email us at totallynormalaboutthat@gmail.com.
Transcribe →Barbie Part One
Apr 801:18:09Tap to summarizeHi friends!This week we had a totally normal conversation about the movie Barbie!We talked about how the patriarchy is the real villain, the way the movie flips gender norms and expectations, and second wave feminism. If you have totally normal feelings about this movie, please come yell with us! You can reach us on Bluesky, Tumblr, or email us at totallynormalaboutthat@gmail.com.
Transcribe →The Wizard of Oz
Apr 101:22:06Tap to summarizeHi friends!This week we had a totally normal conversation about the movie The Wizard of Oz!We talked about allyship, the depiction of the lion as a potentially queer character, and why Glinda is actually the biggest jerk in the whole movie.If you have totally normal feelings about this movie, please come yell with us! You can reach us on Bluesky, Tumblr, or email us at totallynormalaboutthat@gmail.com.
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