Totally Normal About That

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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. We aren’t going anywhere.

If you have things you’d like to discuss with us, related to this episode or queer media/representation in general, feel free to reach out! You can tag us on Twitter at @TotallyNormalAT or email us at [email protected].

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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 thoughts and opinions on these movies! You can tag us on Twitter at @TotallyNormalAT or email us at [email protected].

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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 how much we love them!

If you also love the Venom franchise, hit us up! We would love to hear your thoughts and opinions on these movies! You can tag us on Twitter at @TotallyNormalAT or email us at [email protected].

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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 Yockey's ghost reference: https://youtu.be/HcA5S9DZnLg?si=aNOnPfm59vrY3x3c

If you feel totally normal about this show, let us know! You can message us on Twitter at @TotallyNormalAT or email us at [email protected]

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 @TotallyNormalAT or email us at [email protected].

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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 [email protected].

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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 normalizing queer stories in media, who we all relate to most in the show, and so much more!

If you have feelings about what we discussed, feel free to share them with us by tagging us on Twitter at @TotallyNormalAT or emailing us at [email protected].

You can find Mary & Jeremy's other projects here - be sure to check them all out!

Twitter: @maryturner_ and @jggreer

Carrying Wayward (A Supernatural Podcast): Carrying Wayward | Instagram, TikTok | Linktree

The Gentleman Pirate's Library - Listen on Spotify - Linktree

Rude Eats (A Hannibal Podcast): rudeeats.cool

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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 [email protected]

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 created connections between important moments in the characters development through dialogue and cinematography choices. And we barely scratched the surface!

We are CERTAIN that you all have strong feelings and opinions on our favorited duo, and we want to hear them! So please, come share with us about all the things we missed, or any unhinged thoughts our dialogue may have sparked! You can reach us on Twitter at @TotallyNormalAT or email us at [email protected]

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 also the differences between how Sam & Dean related to certain members of their found family.

Please be aware there are also brief mentions of the sexual assault of a minor around minutes 40-45.

If you have feelings about what we discussed, feel free to share them with us by tagging us on Twitter at @TotallyNormalAT or emailing us at [email protected].

Link to the fanfic mentioned: https://archiveofourown.org/works/22144657