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Normal and Good Podcast

by Amber Sorensen

A companion podcast to my personal blog, Normal and Good. Currently: I'm re-watching NBC's Hannibal.

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  1. 25. Race and Racism With Alicia Kaori Shumway

    In awareness of the Stop AAPI Hate movement, I took some time this week to chat with my longtime friend Alicia Kaori Shumway about her experiences growing up mixed-race and her thoughts on race and racism. Recommended accounts and resources: @racismisavirus @danieldaekim @mixdgrlprblems...

  2. 24. Hannibal S3 ep 7

    This episode was recorded in May 2020, but then the Everything happened and I didn’t get around to editing it until just now. Apologies! Please enjoy. This is a longer one because, as it turns out, I don’t remember where the tangents are after nearly a year and I didn’t feel like spending three...

  3. 23. Catch-Up

    We're back! Take a minute to reconnect with Amber and Lindsey as we recap our 2020s and introduce our 2021s. We hope you've all been safe and healthy and are ready to dive back in with us.

  4. 22. Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month with Emma Sorensen

    September is Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month, and I have my sister Emma on the show with me today to talk about living with an SCI.

  5. 21. Hannibal S3. ep 6

    This is a longer one because this part of season 3 is a roller coaster unto itself. Episode : Dolce Written by: Don Mancini and Bryan Fuller & Steve Lightfoot Directed by: Vincenzo Natali Aired: July 9, 2015 Viewed by:1.38 mil Music credits: Theme song:... Read More

  6. 20. Hannibal S3, ep. 5

    Episode : Contorno – side dish Written by: Tom de Ville and Bryan Fuller & Steve Lightfoot Directed by: Guillermo_Navarro Aired: July 2, 2015 Viewed by: 1.23 million in the US Music credits: Theme song: Red Hills Solstice. Artist: Lobo Loco. Source: Free Music Archive. License: Creative... Read More

  7. 19. Hannibal S3 ep. 4

    Episode 4: Aperitivo - The aperitivo opens a meal, and it is similar to an appetizer Written by: Nick Antosca and Bryan Fuller & Steve Lightfoot Directed by: Marc Jobst Aired: June 25, 2015 Viewed by: 1.46 million in the US Music credits: Theme song: Red Hills Solstice. Artist: Lobo Loco. Source:...

  8. 18. Hannibal S3 ep. 3

    Episode 3: Secondo - the second course, which includes meat and fish Written by: Angelina Burnett and Bryan Fuller & Steve Lightfoot Directed by: Vincenzo Natali Aired: June 18, 2015 Viewed by: 1.69 million in the US Music credits: Theme song: Red Hills Solstice. Artist: Lobo Loco. Source: Free...

  9. 17. Hannibal S3, ep. 2

    Episode 2: Primavera - spring style; foods made with fresh vegetables (usually with pasta) Written by: Jeff Vlaming and Bryan Fuller Directed by: Vincenzo Natali Aired: June 11, 2015 Viewed by: 1.66 million in the US Music credits: Theme song: Red Hills Solstice. Artist: Lobo Loco. Source: Free...

  10. 16. Hannibal S3, ep.1

    We back!! Episode 1: Antipasto - an appetizer typically consisting of olives, anchovies, cheeses, and meats. Written by: Bryan Fuller & Steve Lightfoot. Directed by: Vincenzo Natali. Aired: June 4, 2015. Viewed by: 2.57 million in the US. Music credits: Theme song: Red Hills Solstice. Artist…

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  11. 15. Hannibal S2 recap/S3 prep

    This episode is less of a Season 2 recap and more of a touch-base-before-Season-3 session. If you want to donate to Eddie Izzard's Make Humanity Great Again, visit his website. If you want to check out our Pinterest board, it is here! In podcast news, we will be doing one episode of Hannibal per...

  12. 14. Hannibal Rewatch S2: 13

    Episode 13: Mizumono - seasonal dessert, the final course of the kaiseki dinner. Talking points include: Lindsey's immediate reaction; Hannigram shrieking; "They know"; the teacup coming back together and shattering again; Fischeweise. We also talk about our plans for Season 3 and the future...

  13. 13 part 2. Hannibal Rewatch S2: 12

    Sorry so late! My weekend got busier than anticipated. But here's part 2 — still on Saturday as promised! Episode 12: "Tome-wan" a miso-based or vegetable soup served with rice Written by: Chris Brancato and Bryan Fuller & Scott Nimerfro Directed by: Michael Rymer Aired: May 16, 2014 Viewed…

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  14. 13 part 1. Hannibal Rewatch S2: 11

    We gettin' into it now! This is part 1 of this two-part episode of the podcast (a format we may revisit if we end up liking it). Episode 11: Kō No Mono - “ the course of preserved vegetables that signals the beginning of the end of the Kaiseki dinner." Written by: Jeff Vlaming & Andy Black and...

  15. 12. Hannibal Rewatch S2: 9, 10

    This episode was recorded remotely, so if there are weird audio issues, we apologize. Episode 9: Shiizakana -- a substantial dish, such as a hot pot. Episode 10: Naka-choko -- another palate-cleanser; may be a light, acidic soup. Talking points include: "Hello, the first five minutes of...

  16. 11. Hannibal Rewatch S2: 7, 8

    Lindsey is back! Baby is here too. Episode Details Episode 7: Yakimono — flame-grilled food, especially fish. Also: earthenware/pottery/China Written by: Steve Lightfoot and Bryan Fuller Directed by: Michael Rymer Aired: April 11, 2014 Viewed by: 2.25 million US viewers Episode 8: Su-zakana — a...

  17. 10. Hannibal Rewatch S2: 5, 6

    It's The Amber Show this week — Lindsey is having her baby! Also, I apologize for my noisy cat bouncing around in the background. I can tweet a photo of her if that helps. Episode 5: Mukōzuke - a sliced dish of seasonal sashimi; Written by: Ayanna A. Floyd, Steve Lightfoot & Bryan Fuller…

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  18. 9. Hannibal Rewatch S2: 3, 4

    After a lengthy absence, we are back! I want to apologize for our absence from the airwaves (netwaves?). I moved quite suddenly into a new apartment, and my grandfather passed away the next day. And then it was Thanksgiving. So things got crazy for a minute there! But we are back. Episode 3…

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  19. 8: Hannibal Rewatch S2: 1, 2

    We're back for real this time! Welcome to Season 2, where everything you thought you knew about Hannibal gets turned on its head. Y'all best buckle up because this is a long one. Episode 1: Kaiseki Written by: Bryan Fuller & Steve Lightfoot Directed by: Tim Hunter Aired: February 28, 2014 Viewed...

  20. 7: Hannibal S1 Recap and Listener Feedback

    We're back, witches! This week, Amber and Lindsey recap season 1 of Hannibal and get down'n'dirty with a great listener email we received. And, yes, John Mulaney references. Of course. Music credits: Theme song: Red Hills Solstice. Artist: Lobo Loco. Source: Free Music Archive. License: Creative...

  21. 6: Utah Ghost Towns

    Happy Friday, y'all! It's no secret that I think ghost towns are the coolest. So let's talk about them! I want to acknowledge that I am currently living (and therefore producing this podcast) on the land of the Ute, Paiute, Goshute, and Eastern Shoshone people. Ghost towns and sites mentioned in...

  22. 5: Hannibal Rewatch S1: 12, 13

    Episode 12: Relevés - spiced or highly seasoned (also to rise up). Written by: Chris Brancato and Bryan Fuller. Directed by: Michael Rymer. Aired: June 13, 2013. Viewed by: 2.10 million in the US. Episode 13: Savoureux - tasty. Written by: Steve Lightfoot, Bryan Fuller and Scott Nimerfro.…

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  23. 4: Hannibal Rewatch S1: 10, 11

    Welcome back for another installment of the Normal and Good Podcast, Hannibal Rewatch Edition! This week, we tackle episodes 10 and 11. Episode 10: Buffet Froid - literally means “cold buffet,” and I couldn’t find a term beyond that. It’s also a 1979 French murder mystery film starring Gerard...

  24. 3: Hannibal Rewatch S1: 7, 8, 9

    Sorry for the delay in posting this episode! There's a nasty head cold going around the office, house, and neighborhood, and it got me. This week, we tackle episodes 7, 8, and 9 of Hannibal. Episode 7: Sorbet - Written by: Jesse Alexander & Bryan Fuller - Directed by: James Foley - Aired: May 9,...

  25. 2: Hannibal Rewatch: S1: 4, 5, 6

    In this episode, we cover Season 1, episode 4: Oeuf; episode 5: Coquilles; and episode 6: Entrée. Featuring: Shippy giggles, the beauty of Gina Torres, Utah satire music throwbacks, and more political conversations than usual. We see Hannibal and Will, two previous loners, develop real...

  26. 1: Hannibal Rewatch: S1: 1, 2, 3

    Amber and Lindsey are back to watch and revel in NBC's Hannibal. In this episode, we cover Season 1, episode 1: Aperitif; episode 2: Amuse-Bouche; and episode 3: Potage. Featuring: Will's sweaty nightmares, Alana's stunning wrap dresses, Hannibal's distinct speaking voice, and the origins of...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

A companion podcast to my personal blog, Normal and Good. Currently: I'm re-watching NBC's Hannibal.

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Amber Sorensen

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