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Welcome to ReScript by NORMAL, a podcast that looks a little more closely at iconic pieces of pop culture trying to say something about sex and relationships. Each episode, NORMAL’s founder Lucy Wark and certified sex coach Georgia Grace will pick a momen


    • Apr 14, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 15 EPISODES


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    Back to Normal soon

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2022 12:18


    In today's ep, Georgia has a solo chat about a few things she's read and watched recently to tide you over until we return to ReScript by Normal, as normal, next week!Show notes:The Principles of Pleasure – NetflixInsatiable by Daisy Buchanan The Paper Palace by Miranda Cowley HellerHuman Resources - NetflixLived It: Sex Coach Georgia Grace Is The Hormone Monster You Wish You HadIf you're feeling inspired, you can grab their video course The Modern Guide to Sex for free, and use the code RESCRIPT for 30% off at itsnormal.com *This podcast contains discussions around sex, consent and relationships. Go gently, especially if you're not in the space to listen to this.

    The Kardashians: Kourtney & Scott's Anal Sex Moment

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2022 19:52


    Lucy & Georgia talk Keeping Up with the Kardashians' viral anal sex moment, in which Kourtney propositions Scott after he persistently badgers her for anal sex. This ties into how mainstream porn has shaped attitudes and assumptions about the so-called 'taboo' sex act and how exploration and play can make it a pleasurable experience for so many people.Keeping Up with the Kardashians S08E01 is available on Netflix.If you're feeling inspired, you can grab their video course The Modern Guide to Sex for free, and use the code RESCRIPT for 30% off at itsnormal.com *This podcast contains discussions around sex, consent and relationships. Go gently, especially if you're not in the space to listen to this.

    Too (Conventionally) Hot to Handle: Does Not Having Sex Actually Build Deeper Connections?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2022 29:42


    Lucy & Georgia delve into the clicky baity, influencer, Netflix phenomenon that is: Too Hot to Handle. The reality TV show that buys into our curious voyeuristic human impulses with conventionally hot, single, young people who are stranded on a tropical island for 4 weeks with a sex ban. But does Not Having Sex Actually Build Deeper Connections?If you're feeling inspired, you can grab their video course The Modern Guide to Sex for free, and use the code RESCRIPT for 30% off at itsnormal.com *This podcast contains discussions around sex, consent and relationships. Go gently, especially if you're not in the space to listen to this.

    50 Shades of WTF Is That Contract? BDSM in Pop Culture.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2022 28:24


    Lucy & Georgia kick off season 2 with the film that brought kink to the mainstream media, 50 Shades of Grey. This franchise became a sexual awakening for people worldwide, so where does it sit within the genre of erotica? Is BDSM represented in a realistic way?  If you're feeling inspired, you can grab their video course The Modern Guide to Sex for free, and use the code RESCRIPT for 30% off at itsnormal.com *This podcast contains discussions around sex, consent and relationships. Go gently, especially if you're not in the space to listen to this.

    American Pie & Call Me By Your Name: Apple pies and peaches (and Jim's dad)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2022 16:10


    Ah, the classic coming-of-age - or should that be cumming-of-age? In episode 10, Lucy and Georgia compare the pair, AKA the infamous apple pie scene and the glorious peach scene. (This podcast contains discussions around sex, consent and relationships. Go gently, especially if you're not in the space to listen to this.)

    The Milkshake Ad: Digging deeper into the much-maligned Australian government ad

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2022 31:48


    In episode nine, Lucy and Georgia are taking a closer look at the much-maligned "Milkshake ad", the Australian government's attempt to teach school-aged children about the issue of consent. While the ad was publicy roasted when it first launched in April last year, Lucy and Georgia are here to rescript it from a new angle. If you haven't watched the ad, you can find it on YouTube - just search "Milkshake Ad". (This podcast contains discussions around sex, consent and relationships. Go gently, especially if you're not in the space to listen to this.)

    Blurred Lines: You know you want it? No. We don't.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2022 12:47


    In episode eight, Lucy and Georgia are delving into consent in the world of pop music - well, any music, really - with one of the worst offenders: Blurred Lines. Head to YouTube to take a closer listen to the lyrics that are probably seared into your brain. (This podcast contains discussions around sex, consent and relationships. Go gently, especially if you're not in the space to listen to this.)

    Friends with Benefits: Mila Kunis and Justin Timberlake teach us a thing or two about communicating

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2022 14:40


    In episode seven, Lucy and Georgia are rolling up their sleeves and getting stuck into the 2011 romcom Friends with Benefits and all it has to teach us about communicating our needs. Join in the fun by watching the whole film on Netflix or, if time is of the essence, fast-forward to the 26-minute mark. (This podcast contains discussions around sex, consent and relationships. Go gently, especially if you're not in the space to listen to this.)

    Love, Actually: Why the infamous carol singers scene is bad, actually

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2021 13:07


    In episode six, Lucy and Georgia are here to ruin Christmas. Jokes! (Kind of.) Find out why the infamous carol singers scene doesn't quite hold up as much as it did on our first watch of Love, Actually back in 2003 (sorry, what?) on a festively loose episode of ReScript by NORMAL. Before you listen, we'd recommend watching the entire Love, Actually movie but, if you can't spare the time, just search for this scene on YouTube. (This podcast contains discussions around sex, consent and relationships. Go gently, especially if you're not in the space to listen to this.)

    Bridgerton: The good, the bad and the regency

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2021 14:30


    In episode five, Lucy and Georgia take two key moments from Netflix's hit regency drama Bridgerton, comparing how creators got some things oh-so-right and others quite wrong. To catch-up on these two scenes, head to season one on Netflix and watch episode five from around 51.30, and then episode six, from about 48 minutes in. (This podcast contains discussions around sex, consent and relationships. Go gently, especially if you're not in the space to listen to this.)

    Sex Education: Otis' joyful mazz

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2021 16:26


    In episode four, Lucy and Georgia try - and fail - to hide their undying love for all things Sex Education, taking a closer look at the season-long storyline of Otis' journey through masturbation. It's the perfect opportunity to rewatch all three seasons but, if you're short on time, watch episode one from about 2.00 to 3.20, episode four from 33.00 to 34.20 and the final scene of the final episode of season one. (This podcast contains discussions around sex, consent and relationships. Go gently, especially if you're not in the space to listen to this.)

    Tik Tok Boyfriend POVs: A truly modern phenomenon with a truly surprising conclusion

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2021 16:27


    In episode three, Georgia introduces Lucy to the world of the Tik Tok BF, a truly modern phenomenon in which people on Tik Tok film themselves from the point-of-view of your boyfriend. And in true "don't yuck someone else's yum" style, what starts with a heavy cringe ends with a surprising conclusion. Here are the videos we watched in today's ep: https://www.instagram.com/p/CUu1-hjlJIN/?utm_medium=copy_link - good girl https://www.tiktok.com/@oliveraull/video/7016392883641011462?is_copy_url=1&is_from_webapp=v1&q=POVboyfriend&t=1636012594349 https://www.tiktok.com/@tobi.you/video/7004899102634888454?is_copy_url=1&is_from_webapp=v1&q=POVboyfriend&t=1636012594349https://www.tiktok.com/@milos.guzel/video/6928127540984925445?is_copy_url=1&is_from_webapp=v1&q=POVboyfriend&t=1636012594349https://www.tiktok.com/@pat.fco/video/6870246987976002821?is_copy_url=1&is_from_webapp=v1&q=POVboyfriend&t=1636012594349https://www.tiktok.com/@milos.guzel/video/6953014814746758405?is_copy_url=1&is_from_webapp=v1&q=POVboyfriend&t=1636012594349https://www.tiktok.com/@bryceparker/video/6956708943695514885?is_copy_url=1&is_from_webapp=v1&q=POVboyfriend&t=1636012594349https://www.tiktok.com/@milos.guzel/video/6930004640167628037?is_copy_url=1&is_from_webapp=v1&q=POVboyfriend&t=1636012594349 (This podcast contains discussions around sex, consent and relationships. Go gently, especially if you're not in the space to listen to this.)

    Sex & The City: Charlotte gets introduced to the most iconic of sex toys: The rabbit

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2021 14:55


    In episode two, Lucy and Georgia are taking a trip down memory lane with the episode of Sex & The City that introduced us to possibly the most iconic sex toy of all time: The rabbit. Join in the fun by watching S1E9 before you listen! (This podcast contains discussions around sex, consent and relationships. Go gently, especially if you're not in the space to listen to this.).

    Sex/Life: THAT sex party scene

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2021 16:04


    In episode one, Lucy and Georgia take a look at THAT infamous sex party scene from Netflix's viral series Sex/Life. If you want to see exactly what they're talking about, check out episode 7, season 1 of Sex/Life on Netflix at around the 31.20 mark (we've given the wrong timestamp in the actual episode, so this is the timestamp you're looking for!). (This podcast contains discussions around sex, consent and relationships. Go gently, especially if you're not in the space to listen to this.).

    COMING SOON: ReScript, a podcast dissecting pop culture and how it informs our approach to sex and relationships

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2021 1:39


    Welcome to ReScript by NORMAL, a podcast that looks a little more closely at iconic pieces of pop culture trying to say something about sex and relationships.

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