Hi friends!! This week we watched But I’m A Cheerleader! We had a delightful time talking about this deeply satirical & campy movie, along with all of the important themes it addresses, such as conversion therapy, gay stereotypes, comp-het, and so much more!! Enjoy!

Mike: I Myself Was Once A Gay

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Hi friends! This week we chatted about the movie Perks of Being a Wallflower! This movie deals with some pretty intense topics, including abuse, SA, and suicide, so please be mindful of that for this episode! We also talked about communication, Charlie’s boyfriend skills & Rocky Horror! Enjoy!

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Hi friends! This week we felt totally normal about The Perks of Being a Wallflower. Quick content warning: This movie involves themes of self-harm, sexual assault, violence, and mental illness. We did...

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Then, this week we covered Heartstopper Forever! We discussed our feelings about the end of this journey for our favorite queer teens, including the ways they’ve grown and matured. Please enjoy!!

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Hi friends! In this episode we discussed Heartstopper Forever, the conclusion to the Heartstopper series! We talked about the pacing of the movie, the lessons Charlie and Nick learned, and how the hai...

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First, we wrapped up our conversation about Nancy Drew last week with some further in depth discussions about the characters relationships within their group & our favorite (or least favorite) things about their dynamics!

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Hi friends! This week we continued our conversation about Nancy Drew sans Chris (booooo). We talked about the various relationships on the show, including Nick and George's relationship and why it mad...

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Hi friends! School is officially back in session & we’re kicking it off with Love, Simon! This week we chatted about the struggles of coming out even when you have a strong support group, blackmail, bullying, and big gay musical numbers! Enjoy!

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Hi friends! This week we were feeling Totally Normal about Love, Simon. We discussed Martin's extremely poor choices, the overly friendly principal, and the pressures around coming out. We also talked...

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We've been trying to get @localbones.bsky.social on this podcast for such a long time and FINALLY Lucia and I were able to pull ourselves together for long enough to make it happen. It was such a delight to talk about Nancy's Tiny Dad with him

Totally Normal About That@totallynormalat.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Hi friends! We’re back this week to talk about Nancy Drew with the one and only @localbones.bsky.social! We chatted about toxic masculinity, sexual autonomy, the importance of straightforward storytelling. We also had a great time yelling about crazy timelines & questionable choices 👀 Enjoy!

The push for Harry Potter the TV show is going to be completely enormous—they're debuting it on fucking Christmas—and it is the responsibility of TV critics to contextualize this as rewarding the world's most transphobic billionaire (which is saying something) in everything we write about it.

I'm not sure I ever would've watched this film if @mypetroxie.bsky.social hadn't suggested it but I'm so glad I did. Our conversation with her was so deep and meaningful, probably everybody should listen to it twice.

Totally Normal About That@totallynormalat.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Hello friends! This week we were joined by our very special guest @mypetroxie.bsky.social to discuss the 2024 film, I Saw The TV Glow! This psychological thriller is so unique & we had an amazing discussion about the trans experience & the horrors of the closer!

Hi friends!! We’re back & this week we had a totally normal conversation about Gentleman Jack! We talked about gender roles, classism, mental health, and power dynamics, along with the challenges of depicting a real historical figure. Enjoy!

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Hi friends! This week we had a totally normal conversation about the show Gentleman Jack. We discussed Anne Lister's relationship to gender roles and the patriarchy, Ann Walker's mental health and the...

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Jason Wade and Benoit Blanc also made short but memorable appearances in this episode

Raise No Cry of Murder@cryofmurder.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Hello everyone! It’s finally here! We are calling it a wrap on S2! We were joined by our amazing friend & guest Sophie, and had a lovely discussion about the show & our feelings on S2 as a whole! Enjoy!

Also, apologies for missing our update yesterday! In our defense, we were seeing Noah Kahan & MIGHT have been a little distracted!! That said, we will be taking 2 weeks off from posting for summer break. We expect to be back on July 22nd! Hope everyone enjoys your summer!

Hi folks! This week we talked about the 1993 cult-classic movie Tombstone! We talked about the onscreen relationship between Fabian & Billy, the romantic coding of Doc Holliday & Wyatt Earp, & the contextual meaning of “I’m Your Huckleberry”

Unfortunately these lesbian flash mobs apparently don't involve dancing to a Michael Jackson song but they were still pretty good

Totally Normal About That@totallynormalat.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Hi friends!! We are wrapping up our Pride series with a discussion on Queeness in History! We talked about the evolution of labels, some of our favorite historical figures, homosocial groups, & of course, lesbian flash mobs! Please enjoy!

We're also celebrating our 5 year anniversary of when we met, which happened to be 3 years exactly before we launched our podcast. I literally can't even express how much how much I adore @assortedpuzzlepcs.bsky.social and the friendship we've built. This friendship has been life changing 💜

Totally Normal About That@totallynormalat.bsky.social · 3mo ago

We’d also be EXTREMELY remiss not to point out that today marks our TWO year anniversary as a podcast!! We’re officially in our toddler era! We’ve had so much fun & we couldn’t have made it here without our amazing listeners! Thank you for all of your support & feedback! We appreciate you so much 💜

Also big thanks to all of our amazing guests over the past 2 years! We’ve been truly lucky to have such amazing friends join us, and we can’t wait to have more conversations with both new & familiar voices!

Hi friends!! We are so excited for this week’s topic: Queerness & Celebrity Culture! This week we chatted about the pressures of fame, forced outings, parasocial relationships, and plenty of other related topics! Enjoy

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Hi 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 ...

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Hey friends! This week we are continuing our special Pride series with a conversation about Bury Your Gays! We talked about the history of the trope, different sub-tropes, and even the queer coding of villains! Enjoy!

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Hi 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 vill...

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Is this a chance for us to just yell about terms people use incorrectly? Maybe!

Totally Normal About That@totallynormalat.bsky.social · 4mo ago

HAPPY PRIDE EVERYONE!!! This year we are doing another special series! We will be discussing some topics that matter to us and are fundamental to understanding queer media! Eps go up on Wednesdays & include topics like Queercoding, Bury Your Gays, Celebrity Culture & more. We hope you enjoy!

Hi friends!! We’re kicking off our special Pride series with a discussion about Queercoding, Queerbaiting, and Pink Washing! We talked about the origins of coded storytelling in film, and the impacts of censorship such as the Hays Code. Enjoy!

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Hi 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 ...

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Why was the episode called Curlew's Call? We didn't discuss it even at all. Instead, we talked about how we missed an entire lesbian!

Raise No Cry of Murder@cryofmurder.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Hi friends! This week we reached the S2 finale: Curlew’s Call! We talked about found family, gun safety, and how the show really said ACAB with its entire chest! Please be aware we have considerable chats about gun violence, which may be triggering to some listeners. Enjoy!

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Hi friends! This week we processed our feelings about Good Omens with our amazing friend & guest Veronica! We talked about the stuff we loved, the stuff we felt could have been better, and how it feels to see this show we love end. Enjoy!

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Hi 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 whim...

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We were so right about the waterfall fuck hut

Raise No Cry of Murder@cryofmurder.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Hi friends! This week we talked about 2x5: Amigos Para Siempre! We talk about Eddie & Dulcie’s relationships with their families, and how you should always tell somebody before you go to your fuck hut. We also discuss policing and the difference between what is right and what the law says. Enjoy!

We really really want to hear what people think!

Raise No Cry of Murder@cryofmurder.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Additionally, we are hoping to put out our wrap-up episode in June & would LOVE to hear from you!! Please feel free to submit your thoughts about the show or anything we discussed so we can include your feedback in our discussion! You can DM us here or email it to cryofmurder@gmail.com

WOMEN DON'T WANT BOYFRIENDS WOMEN WANT A WATERFALL

Raise No Cry of Murder@cryofmurder.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Hi friends!! This week we chatted about S2, ep 4: Ladies Day Night Day Night! We talked about where the missing backpackers might've ended up, Barra Creek's similarity to Florida, and our frustrations with having a shorter season.

Thousands are marching in Selma calling for a full restoration of the voting rights act.

There's a major civil rights protest taking place in Selma, Alabama, right now in response to the SCOTUS decision that weakened the Voting Rights Act and the ongoing attack on Black Americans’ political power (video: defiancedispatch/IG)

I hardly post on social media anymore but if you need me I'll be busy being radically pro-transgenderism 🏳️‍⚧️

Officially asking for more of Tess and Sean please

Totally Normal About That@totallynormalat.bsky.social · 5mo ago

Hi friends! This week we had a totally normal conversation about the movie Burlesque! We talked about the fantastic soundtrack, the amazing (and less than amazing) acting, and the fabulous costumes! Enjoy!

Hi friends! This week we talked about season 2, episode 3: The Boys. We discussed Eddie's burgeoning feelings for Miki, Cath's search for a queer friend, and Jason Wade's Boys. We also shared some of our theories for what is happening in this case!

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Hi friends! This week we talked about season 2, episode 3, The Boys. We discussed Eddie's burgeoning feelings for Miki, Cath's search for a queer friend, and Jason Wade's Boys. We also shared some of ...

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